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zoology The science that deals with the study of animals. zo gy (z ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir zoology pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir To move or climb suddenly and quickly. The airplane zoomed into the clouds. A police officer zoomed past on a motorcycle. zoom (z m) verb, zoomed, zooming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ouseEnter buttonUp mouseEnter updateIndex mouseEnter ShowLabel index sMode sHelpLevel buttonUp udSelLines udSelLines ErrorMsg 'setHelpTopic index index PositionWL selectTop positionReport Index xScroll sWordOffsets sMode sHelpLevel updateIndex udSelLines index List.idx _lopen (tmmdError Open of file error mmdReadFile _lclose (tmmdError Open of file error indexdata indexOffsets background index index index index foreground xPage xFileHandle xFile xIndexLetter sWaltOpening sWordOffsets sReqDir xLetter buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown wpmore wpmore wpMore buttonUp gPhone gComp gVerb gCater gPlur gPart gPron gCandle gGraph wpmore sReturnPage sHelpLevel sMoreCnt Zaire A country in central Africa. Za ire (z ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Zaire pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Zambia A country in south-central Africa. Zam a (zam ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Zambia pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass zebra udSndDir udPronouce A wild animal that looks like a horse with a black-and-white striped coat. Zebras come from southern and eastern Africa. ze bra (z ) noun, plural zebras or zebra. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir zebra pronunciation :PHYSSIZE zenith udSndDir udPronouce 1. The point in the sky directly above the place where a person stands. 2. The highest or greatest point. The musician s recent concert was the zenith of a great career. ze nith (z nith) noun, plural zeniths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir zenith pronunciation nith) word history Word History The word zenith goes back to an Arabic word meaning way or path. It was used in an Arabic phrase that meant the way over one s head. The zenith is the spot in the sky directly overhead. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. The number 0, which means no quantity or amount at all. When you add zero to any number or subtract zero from any number, the number remains the same. 2. A point on a thermometer or other scale at which numbering or measurement begins. The temperature outside is ten degrees above zero Fahrenheit. 3. Nothing. The business did not lose money, but its profit was zero. Noun. 1. Of, being, or at zero. The temperature dropped to zero degrees Fahrenheit last night. 2. None at all; not any. The team had zero victories last season. Adjective. ze ro (z ) noun, plural zeros or zeroes; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word zero comes from an Arabic word meaning empty. The Muslims were the best mathematicians and scientists of the Middle Ages, and many mathematical and scientific terms come from their language, Arabic. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE zigzag udSndDir udPronouce A line, pattern, or course that moves in or has a series of short, sharp turns from one side to the other. The clown wore a big bright tie with zigzags of different colors. Noun. To move in or form a zigzag. The dog zigzagged down the street. Verb. zig zag (zig ) noun, plural zigzags; verb, zigzagged, zigzagging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir zigzag7 pronunciation Zimbabwe A country in south-central Africa. Zim we (zim b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Zimbabwe pronunciation (zim b max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass A grayish white metal. It is used to make alloys and in electric batteries. Zinc is a chemical element. zinc (zingk) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (zingk) udPronouce udSndDir zinnia udSndDir udPronouce A garden plant that has rounded, brightly colored flowers. zin a (zin ) noun, plural zinnias. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir zinnia pronunciation :PHYSSIZE To fasten or close with a zipper. It was cold, so I zipped up my coat. zip (zip) verb, zipped, zipping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (zip) udPronouce udSndDir zip code or ZIP Code A number that identifies a postal delivery area in the United States. The zip code is written after the state in an address on a letter, package, or other piece of mail. zip code or ZIP Code zipper udSndDir udSndEffect zipper.wav udPronouce A fastener made up of two rows of teeth that fit into each other. The teeth can be joined or separated by pulling a sliding device up or down. Zippers are used on clothing, suitcases, and other articles. zip per (zip r) noun, plural zippers.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir zipper pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE zither udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument made up of a shallow, wooden box with thirty to forty-five strings stretched across it. It is played by plucking the strings. zith er (zith r or zi r) noun, plural zithers.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir zithers pronunciation (zith r or zi zodiac An imaginary belt in the heavens. The sun, moon, and most of the planets seem to travel on paths through the zodiac during the year. The zodiac is divided into twelve parts, and each part is named for a constellation. zo ac (z ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir zodiac pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A region or area that has some special quality, condition, or use. Cars are not allowed to go more than 15 miles per hour in the school zone. The area at the end of a football field is called the end zone. 2. Any of the five regions of the earth s surface divided according to the climate found there. There is a torrid zone, two temperate zones, and two frigid zones. Noun. To divide into zones. The city government zones the city, so that certain areas are only for private homes, and other areas are only for stores and businesses. Verb. zone (z n) noun, plural zones; verb, zoned, zoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir zoneq pronunciation udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A park or other public place where wild animals are kept for people to see. zoo (z ) noun, plural zoos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word zoo comes from a Greek word meaning animal. The full name of this kind of park is zoological garden. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow 4 :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. Shortened form of you had. better not forget to lock the door at night. 2. Shortened form of you would. d have liked the movie our family saw yesterday evening. you d) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Shortened form of you will you shall. ll probably grow up to be taller than your parents. you l or unstressed y l) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation l or unstressed y young udSndDir udPronouce 1. In the early part of life or growth. These picture books are for young readers. A lamb is a young sheep. The age of space travel is still young. 2. Having the look or qualities of a young person. My grandmother is a very active woman and is quite young for her age. 3. Of or belonging to the early part of life. Our neighbor spent his younger years in England. Adjective. Young offspring. The lion caught an antelope to feed its young. Noun. young (yung) adjective, younger, youngest; noun, plural young. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir young pronunciation (yung) youngster udSndDir udPronouce A young person. Many of the youngsters in the neighborhood helped to clean up the vacant lot. young ster (yung r) noun, plural youngsters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir youngster pronunciation (yung udSndDir udPronouce Of or belonging to you. Let s meet tomorrow at your house. Is this your coat? Another word that sounds like this is you your (y r or y r or unstressed y r) adjective.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation r or y r or unstressed y udSndDir udPronouce Shortened form of you are re almost as tall as I am. Another word that sounds like this is your. you re (y r or y r or unstressed y r) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation r or y r or unstressed y yours The one or ones that belong to or have to do with you. If this hat is mine, the other must be yours. Their plan is good, but yours is even better. yours (y rz or y rz) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yours pronunciation rz or y udPronouce udSndDir yourself udSndDir udPronouce 1. Your own self. You yourself know that what you did was wrong. Be careful of the fire or you will burn yourself. 2. Your usual, normal, or true self. After a good night s sleep you will feel like yourself again. your self (y r self or y r self or y r self ) pronoun, plural yourselves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yourselfE pronunciation r self or y r self or y r self youth udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition or quality of being young. The new player has youth but lacks experience. Many old people keep the fresh outlook and attitudes of youth. 2. The time of life after childhood and before becoming an adult. In his youth, my father wanted to be a soldier. 3. The beginning or early stage of something. Aviation was still in its youth when my grandmother first flew. 4. A young person. The car was driven by a youth of about eighteen years of age. youth ( th) noun, plural youths or youth. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir youth pronunciation Shortened form of you have. ve been talking on the telephone for nearly half an hour. you v or y v) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation v or y udPronouce udSndDir yo-yo udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A toy that has two disks attached at their centers with a peg. A yo-yo goes up and down on a string that is attached to the peg. yo-yo (y ) noun, plural yo-yos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yo-yo pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia An abbreviation for year. Postal abbreviation for Yukon Territory. Yugoslavia A country in southeastern Europe. Yu ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Yugoslavia pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Yukon Territory A territory in northwestern Canada. Its capital is Whitehorse. Yu kon Territory ( kon) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Yukon Territory pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The twenty-sixth and last letter of the alphabet. z, Z (z ) noun, plural z SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation yellow udSndDir udPronouce 1. The color of gold, butter, or ripe lemons. 2. The yolk of an egg. The recipe calls for two egg yellows. Noun. Having the color yellow. A daisy has a yellow center. Adjective. 1. To make or become yellow. The old newspaper had yellowed with age. Verb. yel low (yel ) noun, plural yellows; adjective, yellower, yellowest; verb, yellowed, yellowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yellow pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Yellow snapdragons yellow jacket A kind of wasp that has black and bright yellow markings. yellow jacket :PHYSSIZE max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared Yemen udSndDir udPronouce 1. A country in southwestern Asia. 2. Another name for a nearby country called Southern Yemen. Look up Southern Yemen for more information. Yem en (yem n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Yemen pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A unit of money in Japan. yen (yen) noun, plural yen. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (yen) udSndDir udPronouce A strong desire, longing. I have a yen to travel to sunny places. yen (yen) noun, plural yens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (yen) udSndDir udPronouce A word used to show agreement or acceptance. Yes, you are right. Yes, you may borrow my calculator. Adverb. 1. An answer that shows agreement or acceptance. Six people said yes to our party invitation. 2. A vote in favor of something. The hikers voted on whether to stop for lunch, and there were three yeses and one no. Noun. yes (yes) adverb; noun, plural yeses.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (yes) yesterday udSndDir udPronouce The day before today. Yesterday was sunny, but by this morning it had begun to rain. Noun. On the day before today. I started to read the book yesterday and finished it by this afternoon. Adverb. yes day (yes or yes ) noun, plural yesterdays; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yesterday pronunciation or yes udSndDir udPronouce 1. At the present time; now. I m not yet old enough to drive a car. 2. Up to the present time; so far. They have never yet been late for a meeting. 3. Continuously up to this or that time; still. The farmers went to the fields early and are working yet. 4. At some future time; eventually. The mystery will be solved yet. 5. In addition. There are three days yet to go until our vacation. Adverb. Nevertheless; however; but. I thought I knew the way, yet I soon got lost. Conjunction. as yet. Up to the present time; so far. We have not as yet received the package you sent us. yet (yet) adverb; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom as yet. Up to the present time; so far. We have not as yet received the package you sent us. pronunciation (yet) udSndDir udPronouce An evergreen tree that has reddish brown bark, flat, needle-shaped leaves, and a seed with a red, fleshy covering. It is native to Europe and Asia. The wood of this tree is used to make bows for archery. Other words that sound like this are ewe and you. yew ( ) noun, plural yews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE needles and fruit yield udSndDir udPronouce 1. To produce. The field yielded a large crop of wheat. 2. To give control or possession of to another. The defeated army yielded the town to the enemy. 3. To stop fighting or disagreeing. We yielded in the argument when we realized that we were wrong. 4. To give way to force or pressure. The lock on the door of the old house was broken, and it yielded when we pushed against it. Verb. An amount produced. The farm s yield of corn was greater this year than last year. Noun. yield (y ld) verb, yielded, yielding; noun, plural yields. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yield pronunciation yogurt udSndDir udPronouce A thick, soft food that is made by adding certain bacteria to milk. Yogurt is often sweetened and flavored with fruit. yo gurt (y rt) noun, plural yogurts.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yogurt_ pronunciation word history Word History The word yogurt comes from the Turkish name for this food.I WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow ( :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. A wooden frame used to join together two work animals. 2. A pair of animals joined by a yoke. The wagon was pulled by a yoke of oxen. 3. The part of a shirt, dress, or other piece of clothing that fits around the shoulders and neck. The yoke on that dress is trimmed with lace. Noun. To join with a yoke or harness. The farmer yoked the oxen to the plow. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is yolk. yoke (y k) noun, plural yokes (for definitions 1 and 3) or yoke (for definition 2); verb, yoked, yoking. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The cattle are in a yoke. udSndDir udPronouce The yellow part of an egg. The yolk provides food for the young chick or other animal until it hatches. The recipe calls for three egg yolks. Another word that sounds like this is yoke. yolk (y k) noun, plural yolks.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Yom Kippur A Jewish holiday that occurs ten days after Rosh Hashana, which is the first day of the Jewish year. Yom Kippur is a day of fasting and prayer. It is the holiest Jewish holiday. Yom Kip pur (yom kip r or y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Yom Kippur pronunciation (yom kip r or y udPronouce udSndDir yonder In that place; over there. Yonder stands the castle of the king and queen of this land. yon der (yon r) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yonder pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The person or persons that are spoken or written to. I ll meet you on the corner at six o clock. We ll go with you to the concert. 2. A person; anyone. You have to be at least eighteen years old to be able to vote. Other words that sound like this are ewe and yew. you ( or unstressed y ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or unstressed y udSndDir udPronouce An ox that has long hair and is found in Asia. Yaks are raised for their meat and milk. They are also used to carry heavy loads. There are very few wild yaks left. yak (yak) noun, plural yaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (yak) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. The root of a trailing tropical vine. It is ground into flour or eaten baked or broiled. 2. A kind of sweet potato. Look up sweet potato for more information. yam (yam) noun, plural yams.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (yam) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce To pull something in a sharp, sudden way; jerk; tug. The selfish child yanked the toy truck away from the baby. Verb. A sharp, sudden pull. With one yank on the ribbon, I untied the bow on my birthday present. Noun. yank (yangk) verb, yanked, yanking; noun, plural yanks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (yangk) Yankee udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who was born or is living in a state in New England or another Northern state. 2. A person who fought for the Union during the Civil War. 3. A person who was born in or is a citizen of the United States; American. Yan kee (yang ) noun, plural Yankees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Yankee pronunciation (yang udSndDir udPronouce 1. An area of ground next to or surrounding a house, school, or other building. We have a vegetable garden in our yard. We play games in the yard behind the school. 2. An enclosed area used for carrying on some work or business. Wood for building can be bought at a lumber yard. A train yard is where trains are stored and switched. yard (y rd) noun, plural yards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A measure of length equal to 36 inches, or 3 feet. A yard is slightly shorter than a meter. 2. A long rod fastened across the mast of a ship to support a sail. yard (y rd) noun, plural yards.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation yardstick udSndDir udPronouce 1. A flat strip of wood, plastic, or metal one yard long and marked with units of length. It is used in measuring. 2. Any standard used in making a judgment or comparison. One yardstick of the quality of a car is the number of miles it can travel using a gallon of gas. yard stick (y ) noun, plural yardsticks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yardstick pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Fibers that have been twisted into long strands. Yarn is used in knitting or weaving. It is made from cotton, wool, silk, nylon, or other fiber. 2. A long story; tale. The old sailors liked to tell yarns about their sea voyages. yarn (y rn) noun, plural yarns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath. People yawn because they are tired or bored. 2. To be wide open. The entrance to the huge cave yawned in front of them. Verb. The act of opening the mouth wide and taking a deep breath. The bored listener tried to hide a yawn as the speaker went on and on. Noun. yawn (y n) verb, yawned, yawning; noun, plural yawns.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yawno pronunciation An abbreviation for yard. You. This word was common in the past, but it is not often used today. ye (y ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A period of time made up of the twelve months from January 1 to December 31. A year contains 365 days. There are 366 days in a leap year. 2. Any period of twelve months. We moved to this house two years ago. 3. A part of a year spent in a particular activity. During the school year I get up at 7:30 in the morning. year (y r) noun, plural years. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir year% pronunciation yearly 1. Happening or returning once a year. We make a yearly trip to my grandparents house at Thanksgiving. 2. Measured by the year. The yearly average rainfall in our city is about 42 inches. year ly (y ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yearly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir year-round udSndDir udPronouce Throughout the year. The athletes follow a year-round routine of exercises and special diets. This hotel is open year-round. year-round (y round ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir year-roundU pronunciation round yeast udSndDir udPronouce A substance that is used in baking to make dough rise. It is made up of tiny cells of fungus plants. yeast (y st) noun, plural yeasts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yeast pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce To call loudly; shout; cry. My sister got mad and yelled at me for taking her bicycle. Watch out! he yelled. Verb. A loud call; shout; cry. Give a yell if you need any help. Noun. yell (yel) verb, yelled, yelling; noun, plural yells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (yel) udSnl wrung Past tense and past participle of wring. I wrung out the wet shirt and hung it up to dry. Look up wring for more information. Another word that sounds like this is rung. wrung (rung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrung pronunciation (rung)e udPronouce Wm133 udSndDir w\w10 An abbreviation for weight. Postal abbreviation for West Virginia. W. Va. An abbreviation for West Virginia. W. Va. Postal abbreviation for Wyoming. An abbreviation for Wyoming. Wyoming A state in the western United States. Its capital is Cheyenne. Wy ming (w ming) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir xWavDir tbkMCI("play" && & "\" & F& ".wav","") buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Wf143 Wyoming pronunciation ming) word history Word History The name Wyoming comes from a word used by eastern American Indians to mean flat area between mountains. The Indians used this name for a valley in Pennsylvania. Congress later gave this name to a new territory in the western plains. The name Wyoming was kept when the territory became a state.! WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir w\w10 udSndDir udPronouce The twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet. x, X (eks) noun, plural x SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (eks) Xerox A trademark for a process or machine for making photographic copies of written or printed materials. Noun. To make a copy of something written or printed by using a Xerox machine. I Xeroxed the schedule of events and distributed it to the class. Verb. Xe rox (z oks) noun; verb, Xeroxed, Xeroxing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Xerox pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Christmas. Look up Christmas for more information. mas (kris s or eks s) noun, plural Xmases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Xmasy pronunciation (kris s or eks word history Word History The word Xmas is made up of the letter and the ending mas from the word Christmas. was the first letter of the ancient Greek word meaning Christ and this letter was used as a symbol for Jesus Christ. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist X-ray To examine, photograph, or treat with X rays. The doctor X-rayed my arm to see if any bones had been broken. X-ray (eks ) verb, X-rayed, X-raying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir X-ray pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass X ray 1. A kind of radiation that can pass through substances that ordinary rays of light cannot pass through. Doctors use X rays to take pictures of parts inside the body that cannot be seen from outside. X rays can be used to see if a bone has been broken or to see if there is a cavity in a hidden part of a tooth. 2. A photograph made with X rays. The doctor looked at the X ray of the dog s injured leg.i X ray xylophone udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument that is made up of one or two rows of wooden bars. The bars are of different lengths, and they are sounded by hitting them with small wooden hammers. xy phone (z ) noun, plural xylophones.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir xylophone pronunciation word history Word History The word xylophone comes from two Greek words meaning and sound voice. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce The twenty-fifth letter of the alphabet. y, Y (w ) noun, plural y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation A suffix that is often added to a noun to form an adjective and that means: 1. Full of; having. Dirty means full of dirt. 2. Like. Wintry means like winter. 3. Tending to. Sticky means tending to stick. yacht udSndDir udPronouce A small ship used for pleasure trips. yacht (yot) noun, plural yachts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir yacht pronunciation (yot) udEmotion maglass udSndDir w\w10 udPronouce A small songbird with brown feathers, a narrow bill, and a short tail that often sticks upward. wren (ren) noun, plural wrens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wren# pronunciation (ren) :PHYSSIZE max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass wrench udSndDir w\w10 udPronouce Wf134 1. A very hard, sharp twist or pull. I gave the doorknob a wrench but the door was stuck. 2. A tool with jaws that is used to grip and turn a nut or bolt. Noun. To twist or pull with a hard, sharp motion. We had to wrench the heavy door open. Verb. wrench (rench) noun, plural wrenches; verb, wrenched, wrenching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrench? pronunciation (rench) wrestle udSndDir w\w10 udPronouce Wf135 1. To struggle by grasping and trying to force and hold one s opponent to the ground, without punching. The children wrestled on the lawn. 2. To force by grasping. The champion wrestled his opponent to the mat. 3. To struggle very hard. She wrestled with the last problem on the arithmetic test. wres tle (res l) verb, wrestled, wrestling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrestle pronunciation wrestling A sport in which two people struggle by grasping each other. Each person tries to force and hold the other to the ground. Punching is not allowed in wrestling. wres tling (res ling) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrestling pronunciation ling)- udPronouce Wm127 udSndDir w\w10 wretched 1. Very unhappy, poor, or uncomfortable. My fever made me feel wretched. 2. Very bad or evil. The cruel soldiers were wretched people. wretch ed (rech id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wretched pronunciation (rech udPronouce Wm128 udSndDir w\w10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion wriggle 1. To twist or turn from side to side with short, quick moves; squirm. The bored children wriggled in their seats. The snake wriggled through the grass. 2. To get into or out of a position by tricky means. You always try to wriggle out of having to wash the dishes. wrig gle (rig l) verb, wriggled, wriggling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wriggle pronunciation udPronouce Wf136 udSndDir w\w10 wring 1. To squeeze or twist so that liquid is forced out. You must wring the wet clothes before hanging them up to dry. 2. To force out liquid by squeezing or twisting. I wrung the water from my bathing suit. 3. To get by force. The soldiers said they would wring the truth out of the spy. 4. To hold tightly and press or twist. Some of the people waiting in the dentist s office were wringing their hands nervously. Another word that sounds like this is ring. wring (ring) verb, wrung, wringing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wring pronunciation (ring) udPronouce Wf137 udSndDir w\w10 wrinkle udSndDir w\w10 udPronouce Wm129 A small fold, ridge, or line in a smooth surface. He ironed the wrinkles out of his shirt. She had small wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. Noun. To make or have a fold, ridge, or line in a smooth surface. Some people wrinkle their foreheads when they frown. Silk clothing wrinkles easily. Verb. wrin kle (ring l) noun, plural wrinkles; verb, wrinkled, wrinkling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrinkle pronunciation (ring wrist udSndDir w\w10 udPronouce Wm130 The joint between the hand and the arm. wrist (rist) noun, plural wrists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrist pronunciation (rist) wristwatch udSndDir w\w10 udPronouce Wf138 A watch that is worn on a strap around the wrist. wrist watch (rist ) noun, plural wristwatches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wristwatch pronunciation (rist write 1. To form letters, words, or symbols on paper or some other surface. The teacher wrote his name on the blackboard. 2. To be the author of. My aunt writes children s stories. 3. To send a letter. Please write to us when you are on vacation. Another word that sounds like this is right. write (r t) verb, wrote, written, writing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir write pronunciation udPronouce Wf139 udSndDir w\w10 writer udSndDir w\w10 udPronouce Wm131 A person who writes stories, poems, or articles; author. writ er (r r) noun, plural writers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir writer pronunciation writing udSndDir w\w10 udPronouce Wf140 1. Letters, words, or symbols that are written by hand. Do you know whose writing this is? 2. A book, play, or other thing that has been written. We study the writings of many authors in English class. writ ing (r ting) noun, plural writings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir writing pronunciation ting) written Past participle of write. Has your friend written you a letter yet? Look up write for more information. writ ten (rit n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir written pronunciation udPronouce Wf141 udSndDir w\w10 wrong udSndDir w\w10 udPronouce Wf142 1. Not correct or true. Some of your answers were right, and some were wrong. 2. Not moral or good; bad. It is wrong to steal. 3. Not proper; not suitable. A heavy sweater is the wrong thing to wear on a hot day. 4. Out of order; not working. Something is wrong with my watch. Adjective. Something that is not moral or good. Injustice is a great wrong. Noun. In a way that is not right; incorrectly. I spelled several words wrong in my report. Adverb. To treat in an unjust or bad way. The salesperson wronged us by accusing us of stealing. Verb. wrong (r ng) adjective; noun, plural wrongs; adverb; verb, wronged, wronging.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrong pronunciation wrote Past tense of write. We all wrote down what the teacher said. Look up write for more information. wrote (r t) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrote pronunciation udPronouce Wm132 udSndDir w\w10 worthwhile Good enough or important enough to spend time, effort, or money on. Doing volunteer work at the hospital is a worthwhile activity. worth while (w or w ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worthwhile pronunciation or w udPronouce Wm121 udSndDir worthy udSndDir udPronouce Wm122 1. Having value; good or worthwhile. The prize should go to a worthy person. 2. Having enough value; deserving. The idea is at least worthy of consideration. wor thy (w ) adjective, worthier, worthiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worthy pronunciation would udSndDir udPronouce Wf127 An auxiliary verb that is used in the following ways: 1. To express something that might have happened if something else had happened first. We would be cooler if we had opened the windows. 2. To express something that might happen later. We sat on the platform, wondering if the train would be on time. 3. To express something that was planned or intended. The scouts promised that they would return soon. 4. To express something that happened often or commonly. During the summer we would sit by the lake and talk for hours. 5. To express a request. Would you please turn off the radio? Another word that sounds like this is wood. would (w d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir would pronunciation wouldn Shortened form of would not. I wouldn t do that if I were you. would nt (w nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wouldn pronunciation udPronouce Wm123 udSndDir wound udSndDir udPronouce Wf128 1. A cut or other injury to a part of the body. 2. A hurt to a person s feelings. It took a long time to recover from the wound of that insult. Noun. 1. To hurt or injure by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin. The soldier was wounded during the war. 2. To hurt a person s feelings. The singer s pride was wounded when the leading role went to someone else. Verb. wound (w nd) noun, plural wounds; verb, wounded, wounding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wound pronunciation wound Past tense of wind . I wound the clock before I went to bed. Look up wind for more information. wound (wound) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wound pronunciation (wound) udPronouce Wf129 udSndDir A past tense of weave. Yesterday we wove baskets out of reeds. Look up weave for more information. wove (w v) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir woven A past participle of weave. The robin had woven twigs together to make a nest. Look up weave for more information. wo ven (w n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woven pronunciation udPronouce Wf130 udSndDir To cover by putting something around. We wrapped the presents in colored tissue paper. 2. To fold or wind as a covering. The nurse wrapped a blanket around the baby. 3. To hide by covering. The top of the mountain was wrapped in fog. 4. To clasp or fold. The monkey wrapped its arms around the animal trainer. Another word that sounds like this is rap. wrap (rap) verb, wrapped, wrapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rap) udPronouce udSndDir wrapper udSndDir udPronouce Wm124 A piece of paper or other covering for something. Be sure to put food wrappers in the wastebasket. 2. A person who wraps packages in a store. wrap per (rap r) noun, plural wrappers.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrapper pronunciation wrapping udSndDir udPronouce Wf131 Paper or other covering for something. We burned the wrappings from the birthday presents in the fireplace. wrap ping (rap ing) noun, plural wrappings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrapping= pronunciation wrath Very great anger. In the story, the wizard s tricks aroused the wrath of the monster. wrath (rath) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wrath pronunciation (rath)% max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Wm125 udSndDir udEmotion wreath udSndDir udPronouce Wm126 A circle of leaves or flowers woven together. We hung a holiday wreath on the front door. wreath (r th) noun, plural wreaths (r z or r ths). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wreathQ pronunciation wreck udSndDir udSndEffect wreck.wav udPronouce Wf132 To destroy or ruin. The builders wrecked the old house to clear the land. The dishonest behavior of the store owners wrecked their business. Verb. What is left of something that has been ruined or damaged. There are many automobile wrecks in the junkyard. The room was a wreck after the party. Noun. wreck (rek) verb, wrecked, wrecking; noun, plural wrecks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wreck pronunciation (rek) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE wreckage What is left of something that has been ruined or destroyed. We went to look at the wreckage after the building burned down. wreck age (rek ij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wreckage pronunciation udPronouce Wf133 udSndEffect wreckage.wav udSndDir workman udSndDir udPronouce Wm118 A person who works with his or her hands or with machines. Many workmen have been hired to build the new school. work man (w n) noun, plural workmen (w SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir workman pronunciation workmanship The skill with which a thing is made. The beautifully carved cabinet showed excellent workmanship. work ship (w n ship ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir workmanship pronunciation n ship udPronouce Wf118 udSndDir workshop udSndDir udPronouce Wf119 1. A room or building in which work is done by hand or with machines. We keep our tools in a workshop in the basement. The garage has a workshop where cars are repaired. 2. A group of people who are studying or working together on a special subject. The school has a workshop in child care this summer. work shop (w ) noun, plural workshops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir workshop9 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE world udSndDir udPronouce Wm119 1. The earth. Old whaling ships sometimes sailed around the world. 2. A part of the earth. The United States is in the western world. 3. All the people who live on the earth. The world waited for news of the first astronauts to land on the moon. 4. A field of activity, interest, or life. We studied the world of fish and the sea. Many people who work are part of the business world. 5. A large amount; great deal. The rain did the corn crop a world of good. world (w rld) noun, plural worlds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir world pronunciation World War I A war fought between 1914 and 1918 mainly in Europe. Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, the United States, and their allies fought against Germany and its allies. World War I World War II A war fought between 1939 and 1945 mainly in Europe, northern Africa, and Asia and the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, the United States, China, and their allies fought against Germany, Italy, Japan, and their allies. World War II worldwide All over the world. That movie star has won worldwide fame. world wide (w ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worldwide pronunciation udPronouce Wf120 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long, thin animal with a soft body, no legs, and no backbone. Worms crawl or creep. 2. worms. A disease caused by certain worms that live as parasites inside another animal. Noun. 1. To move by wiggling or creeping like a worm. It took me ten minutes to worm my way through the crowd to the door. 2. To get by a sly method. They tried to worm the secret out of us. 3. To get rid of worms that live inside an animal. We wormed our dog by giving it medicine every morning. Verb. worm (w rm) noun, plural worms; verb, wormed, worming.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wormW pronunciation Past participle of wear. I have worn this coat for three years. Look up wear for more information. Verb. Damaged by use or wear. Those pants are worn at the knees. Adjective. worn (w rn) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir worn-out 1. Used or worn so much that it should not or cannot be used any more. It s time to replace those worn-out shoes. 2. Very tired. The worn-out hikers finally reached the camp. worn-out (w ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worn-out pronunciation udPronouce Wf121 udSndDir worry udSndDir udPronouce Wf122 1. To feel or cause to feel uneasy or troubled. The parents worried when the sick child s fever would not go down. That leak in the ceiling worries me. 2. To pull or bite at something with the teeth. The puppy worried at the rug. Verb. Something that causes an uneasy or troubled feeling. Their biggest worry was that it might rain on the day of the picnic. Noun. wor ry (w ) verb, worried, worrying; noun, plural worries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worry pronunciation worse udSndDir udPronouce Wf123 1. More inferior; less good. I am a bad speller, but my friend is worse. 2. More unfavorable. The weather was worse yesterday than it is today. 3. In poorer health; less well. The doctor said that the patient was worse. Adjective. In a worse way. Our team seems to play worse during practice. Adverb. Something that is worse. The soup was pretty bad, but I have tasted worse. Noun. worse (w rs) adjective; adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worse pronunciation rs)r worship udSndDir udPronouce Wf124 Prayer, religious services, and other acts done in honor of God or a god. Churches, temples, and mosques are places of worship. Noun. 1. To pay honor to God or a god. The ancient Romans worshiped in this temple. 2. To give great love or devotion to. My little sister worships her older brother. Verb. wor ship (w ship) noun; verb, worshiped or worshipped, worshiping or worshipping.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worship pronunciation ship) worst udSndDir udPronouce Wf125 1. Most inferior; least good. Throwing water on a grease fire is the worst thing you can do. 2. Most unfavorable. That s the worst news I ve heard all week. 3. Most harmful or severe. The worst storm we had last year knocked over our big walnut tree. Adjective. In the worst way. My sore throat hurts worst in the morning. Adverb. Something that is worst. None of these photographs is good, but this one is the worst. Noun. worst (w rst) adjective; adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worst pronunciation worth udSndDir udPronouce Wf126 1. Good enough for; deserving of. That movie was worth seeing. 2. Having the same value as. This old coin is worth thirty dollars today. 3. Having wealth that amounts to. That banker is worth millions of dollars. Preposition. 1. The quality that makes a person or thing good or useful; excellence. My raincoat proved its worth by keeping me dry during the storm. 2. The amount of money that something can be exchanged for; value in money. That diamond s worth is said to be $50,000. 3. The amount that a certain sum of money will buy. The customer asked for a dollar s worth of cherries. Noun. worth (w rth) preposition; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worth pronunciation worthless Not good or useful; without value. This pot is worthless because it has a hole in the bottom. worth less (w lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worthless pronunciation udPronouce Wm120 udSndDir woodwork Parts or things that are made out of wood. Window and door frames are parts of the woodwork of a house. wood work (w ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woodwork pronunciation udPronouce Wm112 udSndDir woodworking The art of making things out of wood. wood ing (w king) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woodworking pronunciation king) udPronouce Wm113 udSndDir woody 1. Containing wood. Woody plants have wood trunks and branches rather than soft green stems. 2. Having many trees. We sailed to one of the small, woody islands in the bay. wood ) adjective, woodier, woodiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woody pronunciation udPronouce Wf113 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The soft, thick, curly hair of sheep and some other animals such as the llama and alpaca. Wool is spun into yarn which is made into cloth. 2. Cloth or yarn made of wool. 3. Any substance made of a thick mass of fibers. We used steel wool to smooth my bike s fender before we painted it. Noun. Made of wool. I wear a wool coat in the winter. Adjective. wool (w l) noun, plural wools; adjective.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation woolen Made of wool. I have a red woolen jacket. wool en (w n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woolen pronunciation udPronouce Wf114 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A sound or group of sounds having meaning and forming a unit of a language. 2. A written or printed letter or group of letters standing for such a sound. The word house has five letters. 3. A short conversation or statement. I d like a word with you. 4. A promise or vow. Give me your word that you won t tell a soul. 5. A message or news. We received word of our team s victory. Noun. To put into words. Word your question so that we can understand. Verb. word for word. In exactly the same words. Copy this message word for word. word (w rd) noun, plural words; verb, worded, wording. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom word for word.In exactly the same words. Copy this message word for word. pronunciation wording udSndDir udPronouce Wm114 The way of saying or writing something in words. Which wording do you think is better: Wanted, Buyer for Bike Bicycle for Sale word ing (w ding) noun, plural wordings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wording pronunciation ding)bu word processing The creating, changing, storing, and printing of words by means of a computer. word processing wordy Using too many words. The wordy speaker went on and on. word ) adjective, wordier, wordiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wordy pronunciation udPronouce Wm115 udSndDir Past tense of wear. I wore my new coat. Look up wear for more information. Another word that sounds like this is war. wore (w r) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The use of a person s energy or ability to do something; effort. Work can be done by the mind, as in writing a paper, or by the body, as in chopping wood. 2. What a person does to earn money; a job or occupation. What kind of work does your cousin do? 3. Something that is done or is to be done; task. We finished our work early. 4. Something that has been made or done. The painting was a beautiful work of art. 5. works. The moving parts of a machine, watch, or other device. Noun. 1. To use one s energy or ability in order to do or get something. If we work hard, we ll finish the job today. 2. To have a job. My cousin works in a business office. 3. To act or make act properly; operate. Can you work the tape recorder? Did the medicine work? 4. To make happen; bring about. We ll have to work a miracle to finish on time. 5. To shape, as by pressing and rolling; mold. Work the clay in your hands until it becomes soft. Verb. out of work. Without a job; unemployed. I lost my job last month and have been out of work ever since. to work out. 1. To develop or improve. Work out your ideas before you begin to write the essay. 2. To solve. Can you work out the problem yourself? 3. To end or result; turn out. Did your suggestions work out in the way that you hoped? 4. To train or do exercises. I work out at the gym every day. work (w rk) noun, plural works; verb, worked, working. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir workY idiom out of work. Without a job; unemployed. I lost my job last month and have been out of work ever since. to work out. 1. To develop or improve. Work out your ideas before you begin to write the essay. 2. To solve. Can you work out the problem yourself? 3. To end or result; turn out. Did your suggestions work out in the way that you hoped? 4. To train or do exercises. I work out at the gym every day.K pronunciation rk). workable 1. Capable of being accomplished or used. We decided the plan was workable, so we went ahead with it. 2. Capable of being molded, forged, or otherwise shaped into something. To make the clay workable, add a little more water to it. work ble (w l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir workable pronunciation udPronouce Wf115 udSndDir workbench udSndDir udPronouce Wm116 A strong table used for working. Carpenters use workbenches. work bench (w bench ) noun, plural workbenches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir workbench pronunciation bench workbook udSndDir udPronouce Wf116 A book that has questions and exercises to be answered or done by a student. work book (w ) noun, plural workbooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir workbook pronunciation worker udSndDir udPronouce Wf117 1. A person who works. There were over one hundred workers in the factory. 2. A female bee, ant, termite, or other insect that does most of the work in a colony. work er (w r) noun, plural workers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir worker pronunciation working 1. In operation; functioning properly. Is that telephone working? 2. Having to do with or doing a job. Our working hours are 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Working people are often tired in the evening. work ing (w king) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir working pronunciation king) udPronouce Wm117 udSndDir womanhood The condition or the time of being an adult female person. The girl had not yet reached womanhood. wom hood (w ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir womanhood pronunciation udPronouce Wm103 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The organ in a female body that holds and nourishes a baby until it is born. womb (w m) noun, plural wombs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation wombat udSndDir udPronouce Wf109 A stout animal that has coarse fur, short legs, and a large head with small eyes and pointed ears. The female wombat has a pouch in which she carries her young. Wombats are found in Australia. wom bat (wom bat) noun, plural wombats.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wombat} pronunciation women Plural of woman. Two women run the store. Look up woman for more information. wom en (wim n) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir women pronunciation udPronouce Wf110 udSndDir Past tense and past participle of win. Who won the first prize? We ve won more games than we ve lost. Look up win for more information. Another word that sounds like this is one. won (wun) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wun) udPronouce udSndDir wonder udSndDir udPronouce Wm104 1. An unusual, surprising, or very impressive thing. This huge waterfall is a natural wonder. That tightrope walker is a wonder to behold. 2. The feeling caused by something unusual, surprising, or very impressive. I watched with wonder as the artist sketched the scene with just a few strokes of a pencil. Noun. 1. To want to know or learn; be curious about. I wonder why the sky is blue. 2. To feel or be surprised or impressed. The child wondered at the giraffe s long neck. Verb. won der (wun r) noun, plural wonders; verb, wondered, wondering.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wonder pronunciation wonderful 1. Causing wonder; remarkable. The kangaroo is a strange and wonderful animal. 2. Very good; fine. Our friends cooked a wonderful dinner for us. won ful (wun l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wonderful pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce Wm105 udSndDir udEmotion enthusia Shortened form of will not. The painters won t be able to finish the work today. won nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Wm106 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The hard material that makes up the trunk and branches of a tree or bush. Wood is cut and prepared for use as building material and fuel. 2. An area of trees growing naturally; forest. Noun. The word in this sense is often used in the plural form. Made of or consisting of wood; wooden. We have wood furniture on our porch. Adjective. Another word that sounds like this is would. wood (w d) noun, plural woods; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation woodchuck udSndDir udPronouce Wm107 A stout animal with short legs that has coarse, brown fur. Woodchucks live underground in holes that they dig. They eat leaves and grass. This animal is also called a groundhog. wood chuck (w noun, plural woodchucks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woodchuck pronunciation :PHYSSIZE woodcutter udSndDir udPronouce Wf111 A person whose work is cutting down trees or chopping wood. wood ter (w r) noun, plural woodcutters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woodcutter% pronunciation wooded Having trees or woods. We had a picnic in a wooded area near our house. wood ed (w id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wooded pronunciation udPronouce Wm108 udSndDir wooden Made of wood. I keep my clothes in a wooden chest of drawers. wood en (w n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wooden pronunciation udPronouce Wf112 udSndDir woodpecker udSndDir udPronouce Wm109 Any of a number of birds that have strong, pointed bills. Woodpeckers use their bills to make holes in trees in order to get insects to eat. They are found in forests throughout the world. wood er (w noun, plural woodpeckers.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woodpecker pronunciation :PHYSSIZE woodsman udSndDir udPronouce Wm110 A woodcutter, hunter, or other person who lives or works in the woods. woods man (w n) noun, plural woodsmen (w SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woodsmanQ pronunciation woodwind udSndDir udPronouce Wm111 A wind instrument that was originally made of wood, but that is now often made of metal or plastic. Flutes, oboes, clarinets, and saxophones are woodwinds. wood wind (w ) noun, plural woodwinds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woodwindo pronunciation without 1. Not having; lacking. We were exhausted after a night without sleep. 2. Not accompanied by. They went to the movie without you. 3. In a way that neglects or avoids. They slipped out without saying good-bye. with out (wi or with out ) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir without pronunciation or with out udPronouce Wf102 udSndDir withstand To resist the effects of; hold out against. The little boat withstood the storm and reached the shore safely. with stand (with stand or wi stand ) verb, withstood, withstanding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir withstand pronunciation (with stand or wi stand udPronouce Wf103 udSndDir withstood Past tense and past participle of withstand. The strong table withstood the weight of the heavy sculpture. Look up withstand for more information. with stood (with st or wi ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir withstood pronunciation (with st or wi udPronouce udSndDir witness udSndDir udPronouce Wf104 A person who has seen or heard something, and so can answer questions about what happened. She was a witness to the accident and had to testify in court. Noun. To be present to see or hear something. Who witnessed the fight? Two friends of the old man witnessed the signing of his will. Verb. wit ness (wit nis) noun, plural witnesses; verb, witnessed, witnessing.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir witness pronunciation witty Clever and amusing; having wit. We all laughed at the witty remark. wit ty (wit ) adjective, wittier, wittiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir witty pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udEmotion giggle wives udSndDir udPronouce Wf105 Plural of wife. The husbands and wives of the teachers are invited to the school celebration. Look up wife for more information. wives (w vz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wives pronunciation vz)en) wizard udSndDir udPronouce Wm100 1. A person who is thought to have magic powers. In old fairy tales and legends, a wizard is usually a man. 2. A person who is very clever and skillful. My cousin is a wizard at arithmetic. wiz ard (wiz rd) noun, plural wizards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wizard pronunciation An abbreviation for week. wobble To move from side to side in an unsteady or shaky way. The old chair wobbled because the legs were loose. wob ble (wob l) verb, wobbled, wobbling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wobble pronunciation udPronouce Wf106 udSndDir udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Great sadness or suffering. The story told of the hunger, sickness, and other woes of the early settlers in America. woe (w ) noun, plural woes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE A past tense of wake. I woke early this morning. Look up wake for more information. woke (w k) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir woken A past participle of wake. I was woken by the barking dog. Look up wake for more information. wo ken (w n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woken pronunciation udPronouce Wf107 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A wild animal that looks like a dog. Wolves have thick fur, a pointed muzzle, and a bushy tail. They live and hunt in packs. Noun. To eat very quickly and hungrily. The children wolfed down their lunch so they could get back outside to play. Verb. wolf (w lf) noun, plural wolves; verb, wolfed, wolfing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE o roll wolverine udSndDir udPronouce Wm101 A stout, meat-eating animal that is related to the weasel. It has dark brown fur and a long, bushy tail. Wolverines now live in northern Canada and Alaska. wol ine (w ) noun, plural wolverines.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wolverine pronunciation wolves udSndDir udSndEffect wolves.wav udPronouce Wm102 Plural of wolf. Wolves sometimes howl at night. Look up wolf for more information. wolves (w lvz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wolvesE pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE woman udSndDir udPronouce Wf108 1. An adult female person. 2. Adult female people as a group. wom an (w n) noun, plural women. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir woman pronunciation Wisconsin A state in the north-central United States. Its capital is Madison. Wis sin (wis kon n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Wisconsin pronunciation (wis kon word history Word History Wisconsin was named after the Wisconsin River, which is the main river in the state. This name is the English form of an earlier French name. The French name probably came from an American Indian word that means at the big river the place where the waters come together. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow d :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir wisdom Good judgment and intelligence in knowing what is right, good, and true. We grow in wisdom as we gain more experience and knowledge. wis dom (wiz m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wisdom pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Having or showing good judgment and intelligence. The wise counselor gave sound advice. It s wise to stay away from fighting dogs. wise (w z) adjective, wiser, wisest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A feeling of wanting something; a strong desire. My wish to be a firefighter gets stronger every day. 2. An expression of what a person wants. Make a wish and blow out the candles. Don t go against your parents wishes. 3. A thing that a person wants. I hoped for a compass for my birthday, and I got my wish. Noun. 1. To want something very much; have a wish. I wish that summer would last longer. 2. To think of or express a wish. I wish you good luck and a safe journey. Verb. wish (wish) noun, plural wishes; verb, wished, wishing.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wishu pronunciation (wish)a wo wishbone udSndDir udPronouce A forked bone in front of the breastbone of chickens and other birds. Some people make wishes on wishbones. One person holds one end, another person holds the other end, and they pull to break the bone. The person who gets the longer piece is supposed to have a wish come true. wish bone (wish ) noun, plural wishbones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wishbone pronunciation (wish udSndDir udPronouce A small bit or piece of something. The farmer s shirt was covered with wisps of hay. Wisps of smoke drifted up from the chimney. wisp (wisp) noun, plural wisps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wispA pronunciation (wisp) wisteria A vine with a woody stem that has long, drooping clusters of white, pink, blue, or purple flowers. wis a (wi st ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wisteria pronunciation (wi st :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir wistful Sadly wishful. The little children were wistful as they looked at all the toys in the shop window. wist ful (wist l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wistful pronunciation (wist udPronouce Wf100 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The ability to make clever, amusing, and unusual comments. The speaker s wit delighted and stimulated the audience. 2. A person who has this ability. We asked the class wit to think of something to write on the birthday card. 3. The ability to think and reason; understanding. If a fire ever starts, try to keep your wits about you. The word in this sense is usually used in the plural. wit (wit) noun, plural wits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wit) witch udSndDir udPronouce A person who is thought to have magic powers. In old fairy tales and legends, a witch is usually a woman who does evil things. witch (wich) noun, plural witches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir witch pronunciation (wich)pr 1. In the company or keeping of. We went to the movie with friends. We left our keys with a neighbor when we went on vacation. 2. Having or possessing. We need someone with good skills for this job. 3. By means of; by using. We work with a very powerful microscope in biology class. 4. In a way that shows. The skaters glided across the ice with the grace of dancers. 5. As an accompaniment to; in addition to. We had fruit with our cereal. 6. In regard to. Are you pleased with your gift? 7. In an association that involves. I talked on the phone with my friend in California. How often do you correspond with your grandparents? 8. In opposition to; against. I seldom argue with my friends. 9. In support of; on the side of. Are you with us or against us? Preposition. with (wi or with) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation th or with) udPronouce udSndDir withdraw 1. To take away; remove. The captain withdrew the troops from the battle. He will have to withdraw money from the bank to pay for the gifts. 2. To take back. She withdrew her offer to buy the house. 3. To leave a place; go away. A servant brought food on a tray and then withdrew. with draw (wi or with dr ) verb, withdrew, withdrawn, withdrawing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir withdraw pronunciation or with dr udPronouce Wf101 udSndDir withdrawn udSndDir udPronouce Past participle of withdraw. The soldiers were withdrawn from the patrol. Look up withdraw for more information. Verb. Very shy or quiet. We decided to invite a withdrawn classmate whom no one knew very well. Adjective. with drawn (wi or with dr ) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir withdrawn pronunciation or with dr withdrew Past tense of withdraw. Yesterday I withdrew five dollars from my savings account. Look up withdraw for more information. with drew (wi or with dr ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir withdrew pronunciation or with dr udPronouce udSndDir wither To dry up or shrivel. The flowers withered soon after they were cut. The hot sun withered the crops. with er (wi r) verb, withered, withering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wither pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir within udSndDir udPronouce 1. In or into the inner part or parts of. The troops camped within the walls of the fort. 2. Not beyond the limits or extent of. I promise to return within an hour. It is within their power to help us. Preposition. In or into the inner part or parts of. I heard a noise within that sounded like an explosion. Adverb. with in (wi or with in ) preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir within pronunciation or with in windy Having or swept by strong winds. We need a windy day for flying our kites. wind y (win ) adjective, windier, windiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir windy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce An alcoholic drink made from the fermented juice of grapes or other fruits. wine (w n) noun, plural wines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A movable part of the body that is used in flying. Birds, insects, and bats have wings. 2. A structure that sticks out from the side of an airplane. Wings are shaped to help a moving airplane rise and fly. 3. A part that is attached to and sticks out from the main part of a structure. We added a new wing with two bedrooms to our house. 4. The part on either side of a stage that is not seen by the audience. The actors waited in the wings. Noun. To fly. Many birds wing their way south in the fall. Verb. wing (wing) noun, plural wings; verb, winged, winging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wingi pronunciation (wing) winged Having wings. Bats are winged animals. winged (wingd or wing id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir winged pronunciation (wingd or wing udPronouce udSndDir wingspan or wingspread udSndDir udPronouce The distance between the tip of one wing and the tip of another on an airplane or a bird, bat, or insect when it opens its wings wide. The wingspan of that airplane is 40 feet. Some eagles have a wingspread of 7-1/2 feet. wing span or wing spread (wing or wing spred ) noun, plural wingspans or wingspreads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wingspan or wingspread3 pronunciation (wing or wing spred udSndDir udPronouce To close and open one or both eyes quickly. People usually wink with one eye as a signal. Mother winked at me to let me know she knew the secret. Verb. 1. A quick closing and opening of one or both eyes. Dad gave me a wink to show that he was just joking. 2. A very short time. I didn t get a wink of sleep last night. Noun. wink (wingk) verb, winked, winking; noun, plural winks.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wingk) winner udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce A person or thing that wins. My friend was the winner of the spelling bee. win ner (win r) noun, plural winners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir winner3 pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud winning udSndDir udPronouce 1. Victorious or successful. The winning team received a trophy. Who scored the winning goal? 2. Charming or attractive. The salesperson had a very winning smile. Adjective. winnings. Something that is won. My family plays cards for pennies and we get to keep our winnings. Noun. win ning (win ing) adjective; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir winning pronunciation winter udSndDir udPronouce The season of the year between fall and spring. Noun. To spend the winter. My grandparents winter in Florida. Verb. win ter (win r) noun, plural winters; verb, wintered, wintering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir winter pronunciation wintergreen udSndDir udPronouce A low evergreen plant with white flowers and red berries. Oil from the wintergreen is used in medicine or for flavoring. win green (win ) noun, plural wintergreens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wintergreen pronunciation :PHYSSIZE wintry Having to do with or like winter. It was a cold, wintry day with gray skies overhead. win try (win ) adjective, wintrier, wintriest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wintry pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To clean or dry by rubbing with or on something. If you wash the dishes, I will wipe them dry. Please wipe your shoes on the mat before coming into the house. 2. To take away by cleaning or drying. Please wipe the mud off your shoes. to wipe out. To destroy totally. The epidemic wiped out the population of the village. wipe (w p) verb, wiped, wiping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wipe] idiom to wipe out. To destroy totally. The epidemic wiped out the population of the village. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A thin metal thread or a bunch of metal threads. Wire is used for fastening, for making such things as fences and screens, and for carrying electricity. 2. A telegram. Noun. Made of wire. We put the eggs into a wire basket. Adjective. 1. To put in wires for electricity. The new house was wired but the plumbing was not in yet. 2. To fasten with a wire. I wired the broken gate together. 3. To send a telegram. Verb. wire (w r) noun, plural wires; adjective; verb, wired, wiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wireO pronunciation wireless udSndDir udPronouce Sending messages or signals without using wires. Radio is a form of wireless communication. Adjective. A radio. Noun. wire less (w lis) adjective; noun, plural wirelesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wireless pronunciation wiring A system of wires that carry electric current. The wiring in our house is connected to a fuse box. wir ing (w ing) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wiring pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Wis. or Wisc. An abbreviation for Wisconsin. Wis. or Wisc. 1. An auxiliary verb that is used to express future actions and states. I will be ten next month. The team will play here tomorrow. 2. To have the intention to. I will help with the dishes. 3. To be required to; have to; must. You will be on time from now on. 4. To be able to; can. That chair will not support your weight. This camera will not work. will (wil) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wil) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The power to decide what to do and to keep wanting and trying to do it. A person with a strong will endeavors to achieve goals in spite of all obstacles. 2. Firm purpose; determination. The young business executive had a will to succeed. 3. A wish; desire. What is your will? the servant asked. 4. A legal document that states what a person wants done with everything he or she owns after the person dies. Noun. 1. To use the power of the mind to decide what to do. The runner willed herself to keep going even though her leg hurt badly. 2. To give away what one owns by a will. The rich man willed all his money to charity. Verb. will (wil) noun, plural wills; verb, willed, willing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wil) willing Wanting or ready to do something. Are you willing to help us? To be hypnotized, you have to be a willing subject. will ing (wil ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir willing pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir willow udSndDir udPronouce A tree or bush that has long, thin branches that bend easily and narrow leaves. Willows usually grow in wet areas. wil low (wil ) noun, plural willows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir willow' pronunciation To become limp; droop. The flowers wilted soon after they were cut. wilt (wilt) verb, wilted, wilting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wilt) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To do better than any other in a race or contest; gain a victory. The home team won the hockey game. We flipped a coin, and I won. 2. To get as a prize. The winner of the baking contest will win a set of bread pans. 3. To get by effort; gain. The explorer is winning new fame as an author. Verb. A victory or success. The team had six wins and five losses this season. Noun. win (win) verb, won, winning; noun, plural wins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (win) wince To draw back slightly from something painful, dangerous, or unpleasant. The child winced when the doctor gave the injection. wince (wins) verb, winced, wincing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wince pronunciation (wins) udPronouce udSndDir winch udSndDir udPronouce A machine for lifting or pulling things. A winch is made up of a large spool or pulley with a rope or chain around it. Ships anchors are hoisted on a winch. winch (winch) noun, plural winches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir winch pronunciation (winch) udSndDir udPronouce 1. Air that is moving over the earth. The wind blew my hat off. The strong winds made the trees bend and sway. 2. The power to breathe; breath. The hard blow knocked the wind out of me. Noun. To cause someone to be out of breath. Climbing the long flight of stairs winded us. Verb. to get wind of. To receive information or hints about. If my cousin gets wind of the party, the surprise will be ruined. wind (wind) noun, plural winds; verb, winded, winding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to get wind of. To receive information or hints about. If my cousin gets wind of the party, the surprise will be ruined. pronunciation (wind) enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir udSndEffect wind2.wav udPronouce 1. To wrap something around on itself or on something else. Please wind this loose yarn into a ball. The vine wound around the pole. 2. To move or cause to move in one direction and then another. The road winds through the mountains. I wound through the traffic on my bicycle. 3. To give a machine power by tightening its spring. Don t forget to wind your alarm clock. Verb. to wind up. 1. To end; finish; conclude. Let s wind up the work today. The meeting wound up at six o clock. 2. To make movements with the arms and body before pitching a ball. The batter watched carefully while the pitcher wound up. wind (w nd) verb, wound, winding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to wind up. 1. To end; finish; conclude. Let s wind up the work today. The meeting wound up at six o clock. 2. To make movements with the arms and body before pitching a ball. The batter watched carefully while the pitcher wound up. pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE wind instrument A musical instrument that is played by blowing into it. Trumpets and flutes are wind instruments. wind instrument (wind). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wind instrument pronunciation (wind). udPronouce udSndDir windmill udSndDir udPronouce A machine that uses the power of the wind to turn vanes or sails at the top of a tower. Windmills are used to pump water, grind grain, or generate electricity. wind mill (wind ) noun, plural windmills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir windmille pronunciation (wind :PHYSSIZE window udSndDir udPronouce An opening in a wall or roof that lets in air and light. Panes of glass fill the openings of most windows. win dow (win ) noun, plural windows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir windowM pronunciation word history Word History The word window comes from two Scandinavian words meaning and A window was thought of as an opening, or in a wall to let the wind through. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE windowpane udSndDir udPronouce A single pane of glass in a window. win pane (win ) noun, plural windowpanes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir windowpane pronunciation windpipe udSndDir udPronouce The tube in the body that carries air from the throat to the lungs. wind pipe (wind ) noun, plural windpipes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir windpipe pronunciation (wind windshield udSndDir udPronouce A glass or plastic screen attached near the front of an automobile, motorcycle, or other vehicle. A windshield protects the driver and riders from the wind. wind shield (wind ) noun, plural windshields.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir windshieldw pronunciation (wind wicker udSndDir udPronouce Thin twigs that are easily bent and are woven together to make baskets and furniture. Noun. Made of wicker. We have wicker furniture on our porch. Adjective. wick er (wik r) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wicker pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Made up of or covering a large area from side to side. There is a wide porch across the back of the house. 2. Having a certain distance from side to side. The room is 12 feet wide. 3. Fully opened. The child s eyes were wide with excitement. 4. Including many different things; various. This store carries a wide selection of furniture. 5. Far away from a specific place. My arrow was wide of the target. Adjective. 1. Over a large area. The writer traveled far and wide to learn about different countries. 2. To a large or full extent. The hippopotamus opened its mouth wide and yawned. Please open the window wide. Adverb. wide (w d) adjective, wider, widest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wide7 pronunciation widen To make or become wide or wider. If we get a bigger car, we ll have to widen the driveway. The road widens just ahead. wid en (w n) verb, widened, widening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir widen pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir widespread 1. Happening over a large area or to many people. The flu epidemic was widespread in the country. 2. Fully open. They greeted us with widespread arms. wide spread (w spred ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir widespread pronunciation spred udPronouce udSndDir widow udSndDir udPronouce A woman whose husband is dead and who has not married again. wid ow (wid ) noun, plural widows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir widow pronunciation widower udSndDir udPronouce A man whose wife is dead and who has not married again. wid er (wid r) noun, plural widowers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir widower pronunciation width udSndDir udPronouce The distance from one side of something to the other side. The width of a football field is 52-1/3 yards. width (width) noun, plural widths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir width pronunciation (width) udSndDir udPronouce A married woman. wife (w f) noun, plural wives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word wife comes from Old English. It used to mean a woman, whether she was married or not. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A covering for the head made of real or artificial hair. wig (wig) noun, plural wigs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wig) :PHYSSIZE wiggle To move from side to side in short, sudden movements. I wiggled my loose tooth with my finger. wig gle (wig l) verb, wiggled, wiggling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wiggle pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir wigwam udSndDir udPronouce A hut made of poles covered with bark, leaves, or hides. Some North American Indian tribes built wigwams to live in. wig wam (wig wom or wig m) noun, plural wigwams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wigwamw pronunciation wom or wig word history Word History The word wigwam comes from the American Indian name for this kind of house. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow \ :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE 1. Not controlled by people; living or growing naturally. There are wild ponies on that island. The forest is full of wild plants. 2. Not disciplined or orderly. Those wild children often play rough games and hurt themselves. 3. Crazy or fantastic. I have a wild idea for a Halloween costume. Adjective. Not under the control of people; naturally. Blueberries grow wild in that field. Adverb. wild (w ld) adjective, wilder, wildest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir wildcat udSndDir udPronouce A bobcat, lynx, or other small cat that is not tamed. A wildcat is larger than a domestic cat but smaller than a lion. wild cat (w ) noun, plural wildcats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wildcat pronunciation wilderness udSndDir udPronouce A natural place where no people live. In a wilderness there may be a dense forest and many wild animals. wil ness (wil r nis) noun, plural wildernesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wildernessE pronunciation r nis) wildflower udSndDir udPronouce Any flower of a wild plant. wild er (w r) noun, plural wildflowers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wildflower pronunciation wildlife Wild animals that live naturally in an area. wild life (w ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wildlife pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir whole udSndDir udPronouce Having all its parts; entire; complete. Have you read the whole book already? Fifty-two cards make a whole deck. Is this whole milk or skim milk? Adjective. All the parts that make up a thing. I spent the whole of my allowance on the present. Two halves make a whole. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is hole. on the whole. Considering everything. On the whole I thought the party was a success. whole (h l) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whole idiom on the whole. Considering everything. On the whole I thought the party was a success. pronunciation whole number A number that tells how many complete things there are. 0, 1, 2, and 21 are whole numbers; 3/4, 7/8, and other fractions are not whole numbers. whole number wholesome 1. Good for the health. Exercise and a proper diet are wholesome. This polluted air is not wholesome. 2. Having habits and attitudes that give good health. Wholesome people don t smoke cigarettes. whole some (h m) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wholesome pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir whole-wheat Made from the whole grain of wheat. This bread is made with whole-wheat flour only. whole-wheat (h or h ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whole-wheat pronunciation or h udPronouce udSndDir Shortened form of who will who shall. ll bake the cake? who ll (h l) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir wholly To the whole amount or extent; entirely; completely. I am wholly to blame for what happened. Another word that sounds like this is holy. whol ly (h ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wholly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir What or which person or persons. Whom do you suspect? I don t know whom I liked best in the play. whom (h m) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir whomever Any person whom; whatever person. I asked whomever I liked to come to the party. whom er (h r) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whomever pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir whoop udSndDir udSndEffect whoop.wav udPronouce A loud cry or shout. You gave a whoop when you caught the fish. Noun. To give a loud cry or shout. We whooped with laughter when we heard what had happened. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is hoop. whoop (h p or hw p or w p) noun, plural whoops; verb, whooped, whooping.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whoop pronunciation p or hw p or w SoundButton SBButtonShadow t :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE whooping crane A crane that has a white body, wings with black tips, and a red face. It is four feet high and the tallest of all North American birds. The whooping crane is nearly extinct. whooping crane :PHYSSIZE max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI J :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass 1. Shortened form of who is. going to be at the meeting this morning? 2. Shortened form of who has. been eating my porridge? Another word that sounds like this is whose. who z) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir whose 1. Of or belonging to whom or which. Whose house is that? We tried to help the neighbor whose dog had run away. 2. The one or ones belonging to what person or persons. Whose are those books? Another word that sounds like this is who whose (h z) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whose pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce For what reason or purpose. Why are you laughing? Why do you want to go swimming today? Adverb. The reason or purpose for which. Do you know why they didn t come to the party? Conjunction. A word used to show mild surprise or other feelings. Why, look who s here! Interjection. why (hw or w ) adverb; conjunction; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or w Postal abbreviation for Wisconsin. udSndDir udPronouce A cord in an oil lamp, candle, or cigarette lighter that soaks up the fuel and burns when it is lit. wick (wik) noun, plural wicks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wick pronunciation (wik) wicked Evil, mean, and very bad. The villain in the story was a wicked person who liked to harm other people. wick ed (wik id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wicked pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir whisk 1. To brush lightly. The waiter whisked the crumbs off the table with a napkin. 2. To move or carry quickly. The taxi whisked us to the airport. whisk (hwisk or wisk) verb, whisked, whisking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whisk pronunciation (hwisk or wisk) udPronouce udSndEffect whisk.wav udSndDir whisker udSndDir udPronouce 1. whiskers. The hair growing on a man s face; a beard or part of a beard. 2. A stiff hair that grows on the face. Cats and dogs have whiskers. whisk er (hwis r or wis r) noun, plural whiskers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whisker pronunciation (hwis r or wis whiskey udSndDir udPronouce A strong alcoholic drink made from rye, corn, or other grains. whis key (hwis or wis ) noun, plural whiskeys.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whiskey pronunciation (hwis or wis word history Word History The word whiskey comes from a word in a language that was once spoken by people in Scotland and Ireland. In this language, the word meant water of life. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE whisper udSndDir udPronouce To speak or say very softly. My friend whispered a secret to me. Verb. A very soft way of speaking, or something said in this way. The teacher heard whispers from the back of the room. Noun. whis per (hwis r or wis r) verb, whispered, whispering; noun, plural whispers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whisper pronunciation (hwis r or wis whistle udSndDir udSndEffect whistle.wav udPronouce 1. To make a clear, sharp sound by forcing air out through rounded lips or through the teeth. 2. To make or move with a sound like this. The kettle whistled when the water boiled. 3. To call or signal by whistling. The police officer whistled for us to stop. Verb. 1. A device that makes a clear, sharp sound when air is blown through it. The lifeguard blew a whistle to warn the swimmers. 2. A whistling sound. The dog came when it heard my whistle. Noun. whis tle (hwis l or wis l) verb, whistled, whistling; noun, plural whistles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whistle pronunciation (hwis l or wis SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE white udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having the lightest of all colors; having the color of fresh snow. A white cloud floated by. 2. Light in color. I like the white meat of turkey better than the dark. The child s face was white with fear. 3. Pale gray. My grandparents have white hair. 4. Belonging to a race of people having light skin. Both white and black people live on our block. 5. Not harmful. I told a white lie about my age. 6. Snowy. Let s hope for a white Christmas. Adjective. 1. The lightest of all colors; the opposite of black. White is the color of fresh snow. 2. Something that is white or light-colored. The recipe called for the whites of four eggs. 3. A member of a race of people that has light skin. Noun. white (hw t or w t) adjective, whiter, whitest; noun, plural whites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir white pronunciation t or w white blood cell A colorless cell found in the blood. White blood cells protect the body against infection by destroying germs that carry disease. They are a part of the immune system. white blood cell White House 1. The official home of the president of the United States. The White House is in Washington, D.C. 2. The office of the president of the United States. The White House announced the president s decision. White House whiten To make or become white. Bleach whitens clothes. Our faces must have whitened in fear when the door began to open. whit en (hw n or w n) verb, whitened, whitening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whiten pronunciation n or w udPronouce udSndDir whitewash A watery, white paint used on walls, wood fences, and other surfaces. white wash (hw or hw or w or w ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whitewash pronunciation or hw or w or w udPronouce udSndDir whittle 1. To cut small bits or pieces from wood or soap with a knife. We whittled the wood into interesting shapes. 2. To make or shape by cutting away small bits with a knife. I whittled a dog from a bar of soap. whit tle (hwit l or wit l) verb, whittled, whittling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whittle pronunciation (hwit l or wit :PHYSSIZE The man whittles a horse from wood. udPronouce udSndDir To make a buzzing sound while moving quickly. The plane whizzed over the tops of the trees. whiz (hwiz or wiz) verb, whizzed, whizzing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hwiz or wiz) udPronouce udSndDir 1. What or which person or persons. Who gave you that pen? 2. That. The student who wrote that story has a good sense of humor. who (h ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir A word used as a command to stop. Whoa, the rider said to the horse. whoa (hw or w ) interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or w udPronouce udSndDir 1. Shortened form of who would. d say such a thing about you? 2. Shortened form of who had. Our guide knew someone who d climbed that mountain. who d) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir whoever 1. Any person who; whatever person. Whoever wants to come along is welcome. 2. No matter who. Whoever those strangers are, I like them. 3. What or which person. Whoever told you such a story? who er (h r) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whoever pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir whether 1. A word that is used to introduce a choice between things. You must decide whether to take the train or to go by plane. 2. If. Let me know whether you can come to my party. wheth er (hwe r or we r) conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whether pronunciation r or we udPronouce udSndDir A word used to show relief, surprise, or dismay. Whew! We just made the train. whew (hw ) interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir The watery part of milk that separates from the curd when milk turns sour or thickens. whey (hw or w ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or w udPronouce udSndDir which udSndDir udPronouce 1. What one or ones. Which of the players did you think was best? 2. Any one or ones that; whichever. Choose which of the records you want to hear. 3. Used to introduce a clause that refers to a thing or things mentioned before. That jacket, which I bought last year, is my favorite. Pronoun. What one or ones. Which skates are yours? Which highway is the most direct route to the mountains? Adjective. which (hwich) pronoun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir which pronunciation (hwich) whichever udSndDir udPronouce 1. Any one that. Buy whichever you like best. 2. No matter which. Whichever you choose is fine. Pronoun. 1. Any one that. You can have whichever picture you like best. 2. No matter which. Whichever road you follow, you ll arrive at the train station in ten minutes. Adjective. which er (hwich ev r or wich ev r) pronoun; adjective.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whichever pronunciation (hwich ev r or wich ev whiff udSndDir udPronouce A sudden light puff, breath, or smell. A whiff of smoke rose from the fire. The whiff of bacon made me hungry. whiff (hwif or wif) noun, plural whiffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whiff pronunciation (hwif or wif) while udSndDir udPronouce A period of time. We stopped walking and rested for a while. Noun. 1. During or in the time that. Did anyone call while I was away? 2. In spite of the fact that; although. While they are our neighbors, we don t know them well. Conjunction. To pass or spend time in a relaxed, pleasant way. We whiled away the afternoon listening to records. Verb. while (hw l or w l) noun; conjunction; verb, whiled, whiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir while pronunciation l or w udSndDir udPronouce A sudden idea or wish to do something. I went to the movie on a whim. whim (hwim or wim) noun, plural whims. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hwim or wim) whimper To cry with weak, broken sounds. The puppy whimpered for its mother. whim per (hwim r or wim r) verb, whimpered, whimpering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whimper pronunciation (hwim r or wim udPronouce udSndDir whine To cry in a soft, high, complaining voice. The tired child whined in the back seat of the car. whine (hw n or w n) verb, whined, whining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whine pronunciation n or w udPronouce udSndDir whinny udSndDir udSndEffect whinny.wav udPronouce To neigh in a low, gentle way. My horse whinnied when it saw me. Verb. A soft neigh. We heard the whinnies of the horses. Noun. whin ny (hwin or win ) verb, whinnied, whinnying; noun, plural whinnies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whinny pronunciation (hwin or win SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. To hit with a strap, rod, or something similar. The driver of the carriage whipped the horses to make them go faster. 2. To beat eggs, cream, or the like until it forms a foam. The baker whipped cream for the cake. 3. To move, take, or throw suddenly. We whipped the clean clothes from the line just as the storm began. Verb. A rod or strap that bends easily and has a handle. Whips are used for driving horses and other animals. Noun. whip (hwip or wip) verb, whipped, whipping; noun, plural whips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whip% pronunciation (hwip or wip) whippoorwill udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A plump bird having feathers spotted with brown, gray, and black. The whippoorwill lives in eastern North America. Its call sounds like its name. whip will (hwip r wil or wip r wil ) noun, plural whippoorwills.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whippoorwill pronunciation (hwip r wil or wip r wil :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndDir udPronouce To move or turn with a whizzing or buzzing sound. The helicopter whirred overhead. Verb. A whizzing or buzzing sound. Noun. whir (hw r or w r) verb, whirred, whirring; noun, plural whirs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation r or w whirl udSndDir udPronouce 1. To turn or cause to turn quickly in a circle. The blades of a fan whirl. The breeze whirled the bits of paper around in the air. 2. To move or turn around suddenly or quickly. The guards whirled when they heard the noise. Verb. 1. A quick turn in a circle; whirling movement. We watched the skaters make graceful leaps and whirls on the ice. 2. A confused or dizzy condition. My head was in a whirl after I was hit by the ball. Noun. whirl (hw rl or w rl) verb, whirled, whirling; noun, plural whirls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whirl pronunciation rl or w whirlpool udSndDir udPronouce A current of water that moves quickly in a circle. whirl pool (hw or w ) noun, plural whirlpools. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whirlpool pronunciation or w wharf udSndDir udPronouce A structure built along a shore as a landing place for boats and ships; dock. wharf (hworf or w rf) noun, plural wharves or wharfs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wharf pronunciation (hworf or w udSndDir udPronouce 1. Used to ask questions about persons or things. What is today s date? 2. The thing that. They knew what I was thinking. 3. Anything that; whatever. Choose what you want for dinner. Pronoun. 1. Which one or ones. What books are missing from the shelf? 2. Any that; whatever. Take what you need for the trip. Adjective. In which way; how much; how. What does it matter? Adverb. Used to show surprise, disbelief, anger, or other feeling. What! That s not possible! Interjection. what for. For which reason; why. What did you do that for? what (hwut or hwot or wut or wot) pronoun; adjective; adverb; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir what] idiom what for. For which reason; why. What did you do that for? pronunciation (hwut or hwot or wut or wot)rs whatever udSndDir udPronouce 1. Anything that. Take whatever you want to eat from the refrigerator. 2. No matter what. Whatever you say, I still think I m right. Pronoun. 1. Any that. Buy whatever supplies you need for the hike. 2. Of any kind. No person whatever could be kinder than you. Adjective. what er (hw r or w r) pronoun; adjective.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whatever pronunciation r or w 1. Shortened form of what is. What s the difference? 2. Shortened form of what has. What s happened? what s (hwuts or hwots or wuts or wots) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hwuts or hwots or wuts or wots)w udPronouce udSndDir wheat A kind of grass whose seeds are used to make flour and other foods. Wheat is a very important food for human beings and animals. wheat (hw t or w t) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wheat pronunciation t or w udPronouce udSndDir wheel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A round frame or solid object. Some wheels have a middle part that is connected to its outside rim by spokes. A wheel turns on its center and is used on cars, wagons, and other vehicles and as a machine part. 2. Any machine or other thing that has or uses a wheel. A spinning wheel is used for making thread. Noun. 1. To turn. My friend wheeled around when I called out. 2. To move or roll on wheels. I wheeled the cart around the grocery store. Verb. at the wheel. Doing the steering or driving. Who was at the wheel when the car crashed? wheel (hw l or w l) noun, plural wheels; verb, wheeled, wheeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wheel idiom at the wheel. Doing the steering or driving. Who was at the wheel when the car crashed? pronunciation l or w wheelbarrow udSndDir udPronouce A small cart with one or two wheels at the front end and two handles at the back for pushing. Wheelbarrows are used to move small loads for short distances. wheel row (hw or w ) noun, plural wheelbarrows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wheelbarrow pronunciation or w wheelchair udSndDir udPronouce A chair on wheels that is used by someone who cannot walk to get from one place to another. wheel chair (hw or w ) noun, plural wheelchairs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wheelchairm pronunciation or w :PHYSSIZE wheeze To breathe with a hoarse, whistling sound. People with a bad cold or asthma sometimes wheeze. wheeze (hw z or w z) verb, wheezed, wheezing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wheeze pronunciation z or w udPronouce udSndDir whelk udSndDir udPronouce A large snail that lives in salt water. Whelks have spiral shells. whelk (hwelk or welk) noun, plural whelks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whelk pronunciation (hwelk or welk) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce At what or which time. When did they arrive? Adverb. 1. At the time that. I ll come when you call me. 2. At any time that; whenever. When I am embarrassed, my face turns red. 3. And then; at which time. The children played until noon, when they had lunch. 4. Although; but. I wore a light sweater when I should have worn a heavy coat. 5. Considering that. How can we go to the party when we haven t been invited? Conjunction. when (hwen) adverb; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hwen) whenever At whatever time. We can eat dinner whenever you re hungry. when er (hwen ev r or wen ev r) conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whenever pronunciation (hwen ev r or wen ev udPronouce udSndDir where udSndDir udPronouce In, at, to, or from what place. Where did they go? Where did you buy that book? Adverb. 1. In, at, or to the place in which, at which, or to which. The keys are where you left them last night. Why can t I go where you re going? 2. In or at which place. Let s go inside where we can sit. Conjunction. What place. Where did those people come from? Pronoun. where (hw r or w r) adverb; conjunction; pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir where pronunciation r or w whereabouts udSndDir udPronouce In or near what place; where. Whereabouts did you last see the lost dog? Adverb. The place where something or someone is; location. The whereabouts of the hidden treasure is a secret. The suspect s whereabouts are unknown. Noun. The noun form of the word whereabouts may be used with a singular or a plural verb. where bouts (hw bouts bouts ) adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whereabouts pronunciation bouts or w bouts whereupon At which time; after which; and then. Finally my friends finished their work, whereupon we all went to the concert. where on (hw or hw or w or w ) conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whereupon pronunciation or hw or w or w udPronouce udSndDir wherever udSndDir udPronouce In, at, or to whatever place. Wherever were you all afternoon? I ll go wherever you go. where er (hw r or w r) adverb; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whereverS pronunciation r or w udSndDir udPronouce A form of the past tense of be that is used with you, we, they, or the plural form of a noun. We were at home all day. They were glad to see the puppy. Were you there? Look up be for more information. were (w r) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Shortened form of we are. re going home now. we re (w r) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir weren Shortened form of were not. They weren t home this afternoon. weren rnt or w nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weren pronunciation rnt or w udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The direction you face when you watch the sun set in the evening. West is one of the four main points of the compass. It is located directly opposite east. 2. West. Any region or place that is in this direction. 3. the West. The region of the United States that is west of the Mississippi River. Noun. 1. Toward or in the west. The grocery store is on the west side of the street. 2. Coming from the west. A west wind was blowing. Adjective. Toward the west. Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Adverb. west (west) noun; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (west)l western udSndDir udPronouce 1. In or toward the west. California is a western state. 2. Coming from the west. 3. Western. Of or in the part of the United States that is west of the Mississippi river. Adjective. A story, book, or movie about frontier life in the western United States. Noun. west ern (wes rn) adjective; noun, plural westerns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir western pronunciation westerner udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who was born or is living in the western part of a country or region. 2. Westerner. A person living in the western part of the United States. west er (wes r) noun, plural westerners.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir westerner pronunciation Western Hemisphere The half of the earth that includes North America and South America. Western Hemisphere West Indies A group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. West In dies (in SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir West Indies pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir West Virginia A state in the eastern United States. Its capital is Charleston. West Virginia word history Word History Like Virginia, West Virginia takes its name from a title given to the English queen Elizabeth I. Since she never married, she was called the Virgin Queen. The colony of Virginia, founded under Queen Elizabeth, included what is now West Virginia. But when Virginia seceded from the Union at the start of the Civil War, the people of the western part of that state decided to remain with the Union. This area became the state of West Virginia. 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The airplane flew westward into the sunset. Adverb. Toward or in the west. The pioneers began their westward journey. Adjective. west ward (west rd) adverb; adjective.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir westward pronunciation (west westwards Another spelling of the adverb westward. The storm moved westwards. Look up westward for more information. west wards (west rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir westwards pronunciation (west rdz)7 udPronouce udSndDir 1. Covered, soaked, or moist with water or other liquid. My bathing suit is still wet from my swim. 2. Not yet hardened. A footprint was made in the wet cement. 3. Having rainfall; rainy. Adjective. To make wet. The directions said to wet the ground before planting the seeds. Verb. wet (wet) adjective, wetter, wettest; verb, wet or wetted, wetting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wet) udPronouce udSndDir Shortened form of we have. ve enjoyed seeing you. Another word that sounds like this is weave. we ve (w v) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir whale udSndDir udPronouce A large animal that has a body like a fish. Whales are found in all oceans and in certain fresh waters. A whale is a mammal. whale (hw l or w l) noun, plural whales or whale.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whale pronunciation l or w :PHYSSIZE whaler udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person whose job is hunting and killing whales. 2. A ship or boat used in whaling. whal er (hw r or w r) noun, plural whalers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whalero pronunciation r or w whaling The act or work of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat, and bone. whal ing (hw ling or w ling) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir whaling pronunciation ling or w ling) udPronouce udSndDir weightless 1. Having little or no weight. A feather is practically weightless. 2. Not influenced by the pull of gravity. The spacecraft was weightless when it was in space. weight less (w lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weightless pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light weird Strange or mysterious; odd. Weird sounds came from the deserted old house. weird (w rd) adjective, weirder, weirdest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weird pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect weird.wav udSndDir welcome udSndDir udPronouce 1. To greet someone in a pleasant and friendly way. My father welcomed the guests when they arrived at the party. 2. To receive or accept with pleasure or gladness. My mother works so hard that she welcomes a summer vacation. Verb. A glad and friendly greeting. We received a warm welcome at our grandparents house. Noun. 1. Received kindly and with pleasure. You are always a welcome visitor to our house. 2. Free to use, have, or enjoy. Anyone is welcome to the newspaper after I ve finished reading it. 3. Welcome is used in the phrase You are welcome, a polite answer to someone who has thanked you. Adjective. wel come (wel m) verb, welcomed, welcoming; noun, plural welcomes; adjective./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir welcome pronunciation To join pieces of metal or plastic by heating until soft enough to be hammered or pressed together. The plumber welded the broken pieces of pipe together. weld (weld) verb, welded, welding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (weld)5 udPronouce udSndDir welfare 1. The condition of being happy and healthy; well-being. The parents were concerned about their children s welfare, so they fed and raised them well. 2. Money or other aid given by the government to people who are in need. wel fare (wel ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir welfare pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Shortened form of we will we shall. ll see you at the party. We ll go to the picnic if it doesn t rain. we ll (w l) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. In a good or satisfactory way. Everything went well at the rehearsal of the play. 2. In a complete way; thoroughly. Be sure to mix the flour and salt well. 3. To a considerable degree; much. The piano weighs well over 300 pounds. 4. In a close or personal way. Do you know your neighbors well? Adverb. 1. In good health; healthy. The doctor examined me and said I was well. After resting, I felt well again. 2. Good; fortunate. It is well that you called now because we were just leaving. Adjective. A word used to show surprise or to bring in another idea or thought. Well! How nice to see you. Well, I think that it s time to leave now. Interjection. as well. In addition; also. I play the flute and the guitar as well. as well as. In addition to; besides. The twins, as well as their parents, came to visit us. well (wel) adverb, better, best; adjective; interjection.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom as well. In addition; also. I play the flute and the guitar as well. as well as. In addition to; besides. The twins, as well as their parents, came to visit us. pronunciation (wel) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A deep hole that is made in the ground to get water, oil, or natural gas. 2. A natural spring or fountain. 3. Something that is like a well in shape or use. The old desk has a well for ink. An encyclopedia is a well of information. Noun. To rise or fill. Tears welled in the lost child s eyes. Verb. well (wel) noun, plural wells; verb, welled, welling.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wel) well-balanced Evenly balanced. A well-balanced meal includes a variety of healthful foods. well-bal anced (wel nst) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir well-balanced pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir well-behaved Having or showing good conduct or manners. The well-behaved children played quietly. well-be haved (wel ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir well-behaved pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir well-being Health and happiness; welfare. Lots of exercise is good for the well-being of a dog. well-be ing (wel ing) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir well-being pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir well-known Known to many people; generally or widely known. The well-known movie actor attracted a crowd. well-known (wel ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir well-known pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir well-mannered Having or showing good manners; polite. The well-mannered child thanked the hosts of the birthday party. well-man nered (wel rd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir well-mannered pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Welsh udSndDir udPronouce 1. the Welsh. The people of Wales. 2. The original language of the Welsh. The English language is now more common in Wales. Noun. Of or having to do with Wales, its people, or their original language. Adjective. Welsh (welsh) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Welsh pronunciation (welsh) Past tense of go. I went to bed early last night. Look up go for more information. went (went) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (went) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce Past tense and past participle of weep. Some of our players wept when we lost the championship game. Look up weep for more information. wept (wept) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wept/ pronunciation (wept) 1. To become husband and wife. The engaged couple will wed next Saturday. 2. To join as husband and wife. Did a judge or a member of the clergy wed your parents? wed (wed) verb, wedded, wedded or wed, wedding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wed) udPronouce udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati udEmotion flirtati 1. Shortened form of we would. d be happy to drive you home. 2. Shortened form of we had. d just left when the rain began. 3. Shortened form of we should. The postal clerk said we d get the package tomorrow. Another word that sounds like this is weed. we d) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for Wednesday. wedding udEmotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce 1. A marriage ceremony. We are going to my cousin s wedding today. 2. The anniversary of a marriage. A golden wedding is a celebration of fifty years of marriage. wed ding (wed ing) noun, plural weddings.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wedding pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati wedge udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of wood, metal, or plastic that is thick at one end and narrow at the other. A wedge is pounded into logs to split them. It is also used to fill a space tightly or to hold a door open. 2. Something that has the shape of a wedge. We served a wedge of cheese with some crackers. Noun. 1. To separate or split by driving a wedge into. The workers wedged the floor boards apart. 2. To fasten or fix in place with a wedge. The door was wedged open with a piece of wood. 3. To drive, push, or crowd. I wedged the book into place on the crowded shelf. Verb. wedge (wej) noun, plural wedges; verb, wedged, wedging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wedge pronunciation (wej) Wednesday udSndDir udPronouce The fourth day of the week. Wednes day (wenz or wenz ) noun, plural Wednesdays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Wednesday pronunciation (wenz or wenz word history Word History The word Wednesday comes from the Old English word meaning Woden s day. Woden was the king of the English gods. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow J :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE 1. Very small; tiny. The wee baby was asleep in the cradle. 2. Early. We stayed awake until the wee hours of the morning. Another word that sounds like this is we. wee (w ) adjective, weer, weest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A plant that is useless or harmful or grows where it is not wanted. We pulled the weeds out of our vegetable garden. Noun. 1. To take out the weeds from. The gardener used a hoe to weed the garden. 2. To take out what is harmful or not wanted. The coach weeded out the worst players from the baseball team. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is we weed (w d) noun, plural weeds; verb, weeded, weeding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A period of seven days. A week is usually thought of as starting with Sunday. 2. The part of a seven-day period during which a person works or goes to school. Many companies require their employees to work a forty-hour week. Our school week begins Monday morning. Another word that sounds like this is weak. week (w k) noun, plural weeks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir week? pronunciation weekday udSndDir udPronouce Any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday. week day (w ) noun, plural weekdays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weekday pronunciation weekend udSndDir udPronouce The period of time from Friday night or Saturday morning until Sunday night or Monday morning. We went to the country for the weekend. week end (w ) noun, plural weekends.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weekend pronunciation weekly udSndDir udPronouce 1. For or having to do with a week or weekdays. Our family has a weekly grocery budget. 2. Done, happening, or published once a week. The weekly newspaper comes out every Thursday. Adjective. A newspaper or magazine published once a week. Noun. Once each week; every week. I go to dance class weekly. Adverb. Another word that sounds like this is weakly. week ly (w ) adjective; noun, plural weeklies; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weekly pronunciation To show sorrow, joy, or other strong emotion by crying. The sad story made us weep. weep (w p) verb, wept, weeping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect weep.wav udSndDir weevil udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A beetle with a long snout that curves downward. Weevils eat cotton, grain, and other crops and are serious pests to farmers. wee vil (w l) noun, plural weevils.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weevilg pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass weigh 1. To find out the weight or heaviness of a person or thing. The grocer weighed the tomatoes on a scale. 2. To have, amount to, or be equal to a named weight. The car weighs 3,744 pounds. How much do you weigh? 3. To think about or examine carefully. They weighed their chances of winning the game. You should weigh your words before answering. 4. To lie heavily on; burden. The heavy snow weighed down the branches of the trees. Guilt about having lied weighed on my conscience. Another word that sounds like this is way. weigh (w ) verb, weighed, weighing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weigh pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The girl weighs the substance on a scale. udPronouce udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown weight udSndDir udPronouce 1. The amount of heaviness of a person or thing. My weight is 70 pounds. 2. The quality of a thing that comes from the pull of gravity upon it. Weight tends to pull things toward the center of the earth. The weight of helium is less than the weight of air, so a balloon filled with helium will rise in the air. 3. A unit or system of units for expressing weight. The pound and the kilogram are different weights. 4. A heavy object that is used to hold down things or to keep something steady. We put rocks as weights at the corners of the beach towel. 5. An object whose weight is known. Lifting weights will help you build your muscles. 6. A burden or load. The weight of all this homework is discouraging. 7. Strong influence; importance. The old chief s advice carried much weight with the tribe. Another word that sounds like this is wait. weight (w t) noun, plural weights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weight pronunciation weakness udSndDir udPronouce 1. The state or quality of being weak. Weakness from the illness kept the child in bed. 2. A weak point; flaw. My biggest character weakness is being lazy. 3. A special liking; fondness. My cousin has a weakness for fancy clothing. weak ness (w nis) noun, plural weaknesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weakness pronunciation wealth 1. A great amount of money or valuable things; riches. That big house belongs to a family of great wealth. 2. A great amount of anything. The class came up with a wealth of ideas for the science project. wealth (welth) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wealth pronunciation (welth) udPronouce udSndDir wealthy Having wealth; rich. Some wealthy people founded this museum. wealth y (wel ) adjective, wealthier, wealthiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wealthy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir weapon udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that is used in fighting to attack or defend. Guns and knives are weapons. 2. Any means used to attack or defend. The dictator used the threat of prison as a weapon against opponents. weap on (wep n) noun, plural weapons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weapon pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To carry or have on the body. We wear warm clothes in the winter. 2. To have or show. She wears her hair long. He wore a big smile. 3. To damage or reduce by long use or exposure. The ocean wore the rocks until they were smooth. 4. To cause or make by rubbing or scraping. You ll wear holes in your socks if you don t wear slippers. 5. To last or hold out. These trousers did not wear well. Verb. 1. The act of wearing or the state of being worn. This suit has had five years of wear. 2. Clothing. This store sells both women s wear and men s wear. 3. Damage caused by use or age. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is ware. to wear out. 1. To use until no longer fit or able to be used. The runner wore out the soles of the shoes after only two months. 2. To make tired; exhaust. We were worn out from the long hike. wear (w r) verb, wore, worn, wearing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to wear out. 1. To use until no longer fit or able to be used. The runner wore out the soles of the shoes after only two months. 2. To make tired; exhaust. We were worn out from the long hike. pronunciation weary Very tired. The carpenter was weary after the day s hard work. Adjective. To make or become weary; tire. The long walk wearied the children. I weary of watching the same television shows. Verb. wea ry (w ) adjective, wearier, weariest; verb, wearied, wearying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weary pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir weasel udSndDir udPronouce A small animal that has a slender body, short legs, a long neck, and soft, thick, brownish fur. Weasels eat rabbits and other small animals, snakes, and small birds. wea sel (w l) noun, plural weasels or weasel.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weasel pronunciation weather udSndDir udPronouce The condition of the air or atmosphere at a particular time and place. The weather has been cold and rainy for the past week. Noun. 1. To cause to be dried, bleached, or aged by the weather. The salt air and sun weathered the houses at the beach. 2. To come safely through. The little boat weathered the storm. Verb. weath er (we r) noun; verb, weathered, weathering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weather pronunciation weathercock udSndDir udPronouce A weather vane that is in the shape of a rooster. weath cock (we r kok ) noun, plural weathercocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weathercock pronunciation r kok :PHYSSIZE weatherman udSndDir udPronouce A person who studies and forecasts the weather. weath man (we r man ) noun, plural weathermen (we r men SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weatherman pronunciation r man weather vane A device that is moved by the wind and is usually placed on the top of a roof. It shows the direction in which the wind is blowing. weather vane weave udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make something by passing strands or lengths of material over and under one another. This machine weaves yarn into cloth. I wove a basket out of straw. 2. To spin a web or cocoon. Spiders weave webs. 3. To move or make by turning and twisting. The police had to weave their way through the crowd to reach the accident. Verb. A way or kind of weaving. The rug has a tight weave. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is we weave (w v) verb, wove or (for definition 3) weaved, woven or (for definition 3) weaved, weaving; noun, plural weaves. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weave pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A network of fine threads that are spun by a spider; cobweb. 2. A crisscross pattern; network. We got lost in the web of streets in the old part of town. 3. The skin between the toes of ducks, frogs, and other animals that swim. web (web) noun, plural webs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (web) webbed Having or joined by a web. A duck has webbed feet. webbed (webd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir webbed pronunciation (webd)I :PHYSSIZE a duck with webbed feet udPronouce udSndDir web-footed Having the toes joined by a web. Ducks and geese are web-footed. web-foot ed (web id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir web-footed pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir watertight Constructed so that water cannot leak into, leak out of, or move through something. Submarines must be completely watertight. wa tight (w ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watertight pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir waterway udSndDir udPronouce A river, canal, or other body of water that is used as a route for ships. wa way (w ) noun, plural waterways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waterway- pronunciation waterwheel udSndDir udPronouce A wheel that is turned by the weight or pressure of water falling on it or flowing under it. Waterwheels are used to provide power. wa wheel (w ) noun, plural waterwheels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waterwheel pronunciation or w :PHYSSIZE waterworks 1. The entire system for supplying water to a city or town. Reservoirs, machinery, pipes, and buildings are part of a waterworks. 2. A building in which the machinery for pumping water to a city or town is located. wa works (w ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waterworks pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir watery 1. Covered with or containing water. My eyes get watery when I go out in the cold. The ground is still watery from yesterday s heavy rains. 2. Too much like water; too liquid. This gravy is watery. wa ) adjective, waterier, wateriest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watery pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A unit for measuring electric power. watt (wot) noun, plural watts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wot) word history Word History The word watt comes from the name of James Watt. He was a Scottish engineer and inventor. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move freely back and forth or up and down; move with a swaying motion. The stalks of wheat waved in the wind. The children waved their flags as the parade passed by. 2. To show or signal by raising and moving the hand or something held in the hand. Our friends waved good-bye to us as the train pulled out. The guard waved for us to stop. 3. To have or give a curving form or appearance to. I m tired of having straight hair, so I m going to wave it. Verb. 1. A long, moving ridge of water on the surface of a body of water. The ship rode gently over the waves. 2. A motion that transmits energy through matter or space, moving somewhat like a water wave. Sound, heat, and light move in waves. 3. The act of waving with the hand or with something held in the hand. The garage attendant signaled for us to come in with a wave of the hand. 4. A sudden rush or increase. We had a heat wave last week and temperatures rose into the high nineties. 5. A curve or series of curves. Noun. wave (w v) verb, waved, waving; noun, plural waves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation waver 1. To move in an unsteady way up and down or from side to side; sway. The ladder wavered and then fell over. 2. To show doubt; be uncertain. The class wavered between having a picnic and an indoor party. wa ver (w r) verb, wavered, wavering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waver pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Having a curving movement or shape; full of waves. My friend has wavy hair. wav ) adjective, wavier, waviest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Any of various substances that are like fat and come from plants or animals. Bees make a wax called beeswax that is used in making their honeycombs. Wax also forms inside the human ear. 2. A substance that is like or contains wax. Wax is used to polish furniture and cars, and to make candles. Noun. To cover or polish with wax. We waxed the floors this afternoon. Verb. wax (waks) noun, plural waxes; verb, waxed, waxing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (waks)i :PHYSSIZE candles made of wax 1. To become larger in size, brightness, or strength. The moon waxes as it gets nearer to the full moon. 2. To become. They waxed enthusiastic when they spoke about plans for the camping trip. wax (waks) verb, waxed, waxing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (waks) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A course of action for doing or getting something; method. One way to paint the ceiling is to stand on a stool. Being kind to others is a good way to make friends. 2. How something is done; manner. The visitor said hello in a friendly way. 3. A road or path that leads from one place to another. That road is the quickest way to town. 4. A direction. The storm is heading this way. 5. A moving along a particular route or in a particular direction. I bought bread on my way home from school. 6. Distance. They walked a long way before finding the right house. 7. Something that a person wants to have or do; wish. Some people become angry if they cannot have their way. 8. A particular detail or feature. In many ways, the plan is a good one. 9. Space for passing; room. The cars pulled over to make way for the fire engine. Noun. At or to a distance; far. The water from the breaking waves came way up on the beach. Adverb. Another word that sounds like this is weigh. by the way. An expression used to introduce a topic that is new but usually related to the one that is being discussed. By the way, we re leaving at four o clock. to give way. 1. To withdraw or retreat. The rebels gave way after a long battle with government troops. 2. To collapse. The bridge gave way under the heavy load. under way. Moving, happening, or being carried out. The plane was under way after a delay of an hour. Plans for the party are under way. way (w ) noun, plural ways; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom by the way. An expression used to introduce a topic that is new but usually related to the one that is being discussed. By the way, we re leaving at four o clock. to give way. 1. To withdraw or retreat. The rebels gave way after a long battle with government troops. 2. To collapse. The bridge gave way under the heavy load. under way. Moving, happening, or being carried out. The plane was under way after a delay of an hour. Plans for the party are under way. pronunciation The persons who are speaking. We won the baseball game. Another word that sounds like this is wee. we (w ) plural pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. Likely to fall or give way. The legs of the old chair are weak. 2. Not having strength, force, or power. Lack of food made the lost hikers weak. The light is too weak to read by. Another word that sounds like this is week. weak (w k) adjective, weaker, weakest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir weaken To make or become weak or weaker. I weakened the tea by adding water. The runner weakened near the finish line. weak en (w n) verb, weakened, weakening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weaken pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir weakly In a weak way. The sick patient called out weakly for the nurse. Another word that sounds like this is weekly. weak ly (w ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir weakly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir watchdog udSndDir udPronouce A dog that is kept to guard a house or property. watch dog (woch ) noun, plural watchdogs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watchdog pronunciation (woch watchful Watching carefully; alert. The babies played while their watchful parents sat nearby. watch ful (woch l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watchful pronunciation (woch udPronouce udSndDir watchman udSndDir udPronouce A person whose work is guarding a building or property. A watchman usually works during the night when a place is empty. watch man (woch n) noun, plural watchmen (woch SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watchmang pronunciation (woch water udSndDir udPronouce 1. The liquid that falls as rain and forms the earth s oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Water has no color, smell, or taste in its pure form. We use water for washing and drinking. 2. A body of water. We swam in the warm Florida waters. The word water in this sense is usually used in the plural form. Noun. 1. To put water into or on. I water the plants every day. 2. To give water to for drinking. We stopped to water the horses. 3. To give forth water from the body. The smoke made my eyes water. Verb. wa ter (w r) noun, plural waters; verb, watered, watering.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir water pronunciation water buffalo A black buffalo of Asia that has long horns that curve backward. The water buffalo is used for carrying or pulling heavy loads. water buffalo :PHYSSIZE watercolor udSndDir udPronouce 1. A paint that is made by mixing pigment with water. 2. The art of painting with watercolors. 3. A picture or design made with watercolors. wa or (w r kul r) noun, plural watercolors.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watercolor pronunciation r kul watercress udSndDir udPronouce A plant that grows in running water or wet soil. It s leaves have a sharp taste and are used in salads. wa cress (w r kres ) noun, plural watercresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watercressE pronunciation r kres waterfall udSndDir udPronouce A natural stream of water falling from a high place. wa fall (w ) noun, plural waterfalls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waterfall pronunciation :PHYSSIZE waterfront udSndDir udPronouce Land or a part of a city or town that is beside a body of water. Our cottage at the lake is on the waterfront. wa front (w r frunt ) noun, plural waterfronts.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waterfront[ pronunciation r frunt water lily A plant that grows in freshwater ponds and lakes. Water lilies have large, showy flowers and leaves that float on the water. water lily watermelon udSndDir udPronouce A large, juicy fruit that usually has a thick green rind, a watery pulp that is pink, red, or yellow, and many seeds. Watermelons grow on vines. wa on (w r mel n) noun, plural watermelons.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watermelon} pronunciation r mel :PHYSSIZE water moccasin A kind of poisonous snake; cottonmouth. Look up cottonmouth for more information. water moccasin buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared waterproof udSndDir udPronouce Not letting water pass through. Our roof is covered with waterproof shingles. Adjective. To make waterproof. My boots have been waterproofed with a rubber coating. Verb. wa proof (w ) adjective; verb, waterproofed, waterproofing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waterproof pronunciation )Wf37 watershed udSndDir udPronouce 1. A ridge or other high land area that separates two different river basins. 2. The total land area from which water drains into a river or lake. Nebraska is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River. wa shed (w r shed ) noun, plural watersheds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watershed pronunciation r shed water-ski To glide over the surface of the water on water skis while being pulled by a rope attached to a boat. water-ski (w ) verb, water-skied, water-skiing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir water-ski pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia water ski One of a pair of short, wide skis used when water-skiing. water ski udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, hard lump that grows on the skin. A wart is caused by a virus. 2. A small lump that grows on part of a plant. wart (w rt) noun, plural warts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wart7 pronunciation Watching carefully; alert; cautious. Always be wary when crossing a busy street. war ) adjective, warier, wariest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A form of the past tense of be that is used with I, he, she, it, or the name of a person, place, or thing. I was at home yesterday. The robin was building a nest. Look up be for more information. was (wuz or woz or unstressed w z) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wuz or woz or unstressed w max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make free of dirt, germs, or the like by using water or soap and water. I washed my face. 2. To take out or away by using water or soap and water. I washed the gravy stain out of the tablecloth. 3. To clean oneself. 4. To carry away, wear away, or destroy by flowing water. The rain washed away the fertilizer on the lawn. Verb. 1. The act of washing. I gave my hands a quick wash. 2. The amount of clothes or other things washed at one time. I hung the wash on the line to dry. 3. A flow or rush of water, or the sound made by this. We could hear the wash of the waves on the beach. 4. A special liquid that is used for bathing, rinsing, or cleansing. The doctor gave me a wash for my infected eye. Noun. wash (w sh or wosh) verb, washed, washing; noun, plural washes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation sh or wosh) Wash. An abbreviation for Washington. Wash. washer udSndDir udSndEffect washer.wav udPronouce 1. A person who washes. 2. A machine for washing. 3. A flat ring of metal, rubber, or other material. It is placed between a nut and a bolt to give a tighter fit. The leaking faucet needs a new washer. wash er (w r or wosh r) noun, plural washers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir washer pronunciation r or wosh washing machine A machine for washing clothes and other things. washing machine udSndEffect washmach.wav udSndDir Washington udSndDir udPronouce 1. A state in the northwestern United States. Its capital is Olympia. 2. The capital of the United States. It lies between Maryland and northern Virginia, and includes all of the District of Columbia. It is also called Washington, D.C. Wash ton (w shing t n or ing t n) noun... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir WashingtonG pronunciation shing t n or wosh ing t word history Word History Washington was named after George Washington. It is the only state that is named for a president. was made up of two words that mean to guard and a piece of clothing. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Washington s Birthday A holiday that used to be observed on February 22 to celebrate George Washington s birthday. It is now observed on the third Monday in February. This holiday is also called Presidents Day. Washington s Birthday Shortened form of was not. My friend wasn t home when I called. I wasn t planning to get up early, but the sunlight woke me. was t (wuz nt or woz nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation nt or woz udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce An insect that has wings and a thin body with a narrow waist. Female wasps can give a painful sting. wasp (wosp) noun, plural wasps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wasp pronunciation (wosp) :PHYSSIZE waste udSndDir udPronouce 1. To use or spend in a careless or useless way. You wasted your money when you bought that old broken bicycle. I wasted the whole afternoon daydreaming. 2. To use up, wear away, or exhaust. The long sickness wasted the old dog s strength. 3. To destroy; ruin. The forest fire wasted everything in its path. 4. To lose energy, strength, or health slowly but steadily. The homeless kitten was wasting away from lack of food when we found it. Verb. 1. The act of wasting or the condition of being wasted. It s a waste of time trying to mend that sock. Avoid the waste of water. 2. Material that has been thrown away or is left over; refuse. There was a lot of waste floating in the dirty river. 3. Material that has not been digested and is eliminated from the body. Noun. Left over or worthless. Some of the products sold in the lumber store are made from waste materials that have been recycled. Adjective. to go to waste. To be unused or used in the wrong way. After the party, we froze all of the leftovers so they wouldn t go to waste. Another word that sounds like this is waist. waste (w st) verb, wasted, wasting; noun, plural wastes; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waste idiom to go to waste. To be unused or used in the wrong way. After the party, we froze all of the leftovers so they wouldn t go to waste. pronunciation wastebasket udSndDir udPronouce A basket or other open container used for scraps of paper or other things to be thrown away. waste ket (w kit) noun, plural wastebaskets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wastebasket pronunciation kit)9 wasteful Using or spending in a careless or useless way. It s wasteful to throw out leftovers. waste ful (w l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wasteful pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor wasteland udSndDir udPronouce A piece of land or an area where there are few or no living things. A desert is a wasteland. waste land (w ) noun, plural wastelands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wasteland pronunciation watch enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. To look at a person or thing carefully. If you watch the magician s tricks a few times, you may learn how they re done. 2. To guard; take care of. Please watch my dog while I m in the store. 3. To wait and look in a careful, alert way. The prisoner watched for a chance to escape. Verb. 1. The act of looking carefully or guarding. Please keep watch for the bus while I get a newspaper. 2. One or more persons whose work is guarding something. My cousin is part of the night watch at the museum. 3. The period of time when a person or persons guard something. The sailor s watch lasted for eight hours. 4. A small device that measures and shows the time. Watches are usually worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket. Noun. to watch over. To take care of, be in charge of, or guard. A nurse will watch over the patient during the night. The manager watches over the work of twenty salespersons. Two soldiers watched over the prisoner. watch (woch) verb, watched, watching; noun, plural watches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir watch idiom to watch over. To take care of, be in charge of, or guard. A nurse will watch over the patient during the night. The manager watches over the work of twenty salespersons. Two soldiers watched over the prisoner.9 pronunciation (woch) word history Word History The word watch goes back to an Old English word meaning to be awake. Sometimes people would stay awake deliberately, or watch, as a religious duty or to tend a sick person. This led to the meaning of staying awake on purpose to look out for something. From this meaning, watch came to mean to look at with attention. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE warbler udSndDir udPronouce Any of a number of small, lively American songbirds. Most warblers have bright feathers. war bler (w r) noun, plural warblers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warbler pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large room or section of a hospital. A number of patients are taken care of in a ward. The children s ward has one hundred beds. 2. A person who is under the care or control of a court or another person acting as guardian. 3. A division of a city or town. Cities and towns are divided into wards for purposes of local government. Noun. to ward off. To keep or force away. Our soldiers warded off the enemy attack. ward (w rd) noun, plural wards; verb, warded, warding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to ward off. To keep or force away. Our soldiers warded off the enemy attack. pronunciation warden udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is in charge of prison. 2. An official who patrols an area and sees that certain laws are obeyed there. The game warden reminded us that we could only catch three trout in the lake. ward en (w n) noun, plural wardens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warden pronunciation wardrobe 1. A collection of clothing. That opera company has a large wardrobe of costumes. 2. A piece of furniture or a closet for keeping clothes. Instead of a closet, the hotel room had a large wooden wardrobe. ward robe (w ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce wardrobe pronunciation word history Word History The word wardrobe comes from an old French word used for a place to keep clothes. The French word was made up of two words that mean to guard and a piece of clothing. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. wares. Things for sale. The street vendors put their wares on display in the public square. 2. Dishes, pots, and other things used for cooking or eating. We bought a new piece of ceramic ware at the fair. Another word that sounds like this is wear. ware (w r) noun, plural wares. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation warehouse udSndDir udPronouce A building where merchandise is stored. The new sofa we ordered will be sent from the warehouse. ware house (w ) noun, plural warehouses (w ziz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warehouse pronunciation warfare Armed fighting between countries or groups; war. war fare (w ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warfare pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir warlike 1. Favoring war; quick to go to war. Some of the native people in that country were warlike, and some were peaceful. 2. Threatening war; hostile. Sinking the foreign ship was a warlike act. war like (w ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warlike pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Somewhat hot; not cold. The fire made the room warm. I m going to take a warm bath. 2. Having a feeling of heat in or on the body. My hands were warm inside my mittens. 3. Giving off heat. The warm fire made the autumn night less chilly. 4. Holding in heat. We all wore warm clothing on the camping trip. 5. Full of or showing strong, usually friendly feelings. A hug is a warm greeting. I was grateful for my teacher s warm, encouraging words. Adjective. 1. To make or become warm or heated. Please warm the milk for the baby. The soup will warm quickly on the stove. 2. To fill or be filled with strong, usually friendly feelings. The sight of home warmed their hearts. The family warmed to the little puppy. Verb. to warm up. 1. To make warm. Please warm up the rolls in the oven. 2. To get ready by practicing or exercising. The team warmed up before the game. 3. To make or become more friendly or enthusiastic. The two strangers started to talk and soon warmed up to each other. warm (w rm) adjective, warmer, warmest; verb, warmed, warming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warmi idiom to warm up. 1. To make warm. Please warm up the rolls in the oven. 2. To get ready by practicing or exercising. The team warmed up before the game. 3. To make or become more friendly or enthusiastic. The two strangers started to talk and soon warmed up to each other. pronunciation rm)mx warm-blooded Having a body temperature that stays the same even when the temperature of the air or of other surroundings changes. Mammals and birds are warm-blooded. Snakes and turtles are cold-blooded. warm-blood ed (w id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warm-blooded pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir warmth The state or quality of being warm. We felt the warmth of the sun on our faces. The actor was pleased by the warmth of the audience s applause. warmth (w rmth) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warmth pronunciation rmth)! udPronouce udSndDir 1. To tell beforehand about something that may happen; put on guard; alert. The news on the radio warned us of the coming storm. The flashing yellow light warned of danger ahead. 2. To give advice to. Dentists warn us not to eat too much candy. warn (w rn) verb, warned, warning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir warning udSndDir udPronouce Notice or advice given beforehand of a danger or a possible bad result. The warning on the label said the bottle contained poison. warn ing (w ning) noun, plural warnings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warning pronunciation ning) warrant udSndDir udPronouce An official paper that gives the police authority for an arrest, a search, or some other action. A judge gave the police a warrant to search the house. Noun. To give good reason for; justify; deserve. Your courage warrants high praise. Verb. war rant (w nt or wor nt) noun, plural warrants; verb, warranted, warranting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warrant pronunciation nt or wor warrior udSndDir udPronouce A person who fights or is experienced in fighting battles. war or (w r or wor r) noun, plural warriors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warrior pronunciation r or wor warship udSndDir udPronouce A ship built and armed for use in war. war ship (w ) noun, plural warships. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir warship pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move or travel on foot at a normal, slow pace. A person walks by placing one foot on the ground before lifting the other. 2. To move through, over, or across on foot. Let s walk the beach after we swim. 3. To go with on foot. I ll walk you to the corner. 4. To make or help to walk. We walk the dog twice a day. 5. To go or allow a batter to go to first base in baseball because four balls have been pitched. Verb. 1. The act of walking. We took a walk around the park. 2. A distance covered or a time spent walking. It s a long walk to your house. The beach is only a ten-minute walk from here. 3. A path or area set apart for walking. There is a shady walk along the lake. 4. A particular social position or occupation. People from all walks of life live in this neighborhood. Noun. walk (w k) verb, walked, walking; noun, plural walks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation walkie-talkie udSndDir udSndEffect wlkytlky.wav udPronouce A portable electronic device that is used to send and receive voice messages by radio over short distances. walk ie-talk ie (w ) noun, plural walkie-talkies.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir walkie-talkie pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A solid structure that forms a side of a building, room, or space. That school building has brick walls. The walls of my room are decorated with pictures. A stone wall separates our yard from the neighbor s. 2. Something hard to get over that blocks the way; barrier. A wall of fire kept the firefighters from getting near the burning house. Noun. To divide, surround, or block with a wall or walls. The workers walled up the old entrance to the building. Verb. wall (w l) noun, plural walls; verb, walled, walling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wall3 pronunciation wallet udSndDir udPronouce A flat, folding case for holding money, cards, or photographs. wal let (wol it or w lit) noun, plural wallets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wallet pronunciation it or w wallop udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give a beating to; thrash. 2. To hit hard; smack. The batter walloped the ball out of the stadium. Verb. A hard, powerful blow. Noun. wal lop (wol p) verb, walloped, walloping; noun, plural wallops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wallop pronunciation wallow udSndDir udPronouce To toss or roll about in something. Pigs wallow in mud to stay cool. wal low (wol ) verb, wallowed, wallowing; noun, plural wallows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wallow= pronunciation wallpaper udSndDir udPronouce Paper that is pasted on the walls of a room to decorate them. Wallpaper is usually colored or has designs or patterns printed on it. Noun. To put wallpaper on the walls of. The roommates wallpapered their room. Verb. wall per (w r) noun, plural wallpapers; verb, wallpapered, wallpapering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wallpaper pronunciation walnut udSndDir udPronouce A sweet, oily nut that has a hard shell. Walnuts grow on tall trees. The wood of the walnut tree is used to make furniture. wal nut (w ) noun, plural walnuts.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir walnut_ pronunciation :PHYSSIZE kernel walrus udSndDir udPronouce A large animal that lives in water in Arctic regions. Walruses have flippers like seals but are larger and have a pair of long ivory tusks and a tough hide. wal rus (w s or wol s) noun, plural walruses or walrus. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir walrus pronunciation s or wol word history Word History The word walrus comes from the Dutch name for this animal. The Dutch word means whale horse. :PHYSSIZE WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE waltz udSndDir udSndEffect waltz.wav udPronouce 1. A whirling, gliding dance that is performed by a couple. 2. The music for this dance. Noun. To dance a waltz. Verb. waltz (w lts) noun, plural waltzes; verb, waltzed, waltzing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waltz pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE wampum Small, polished beads made from shells and strung together or woven into belts, collars, and necklaces. Wampum was used by some American Indians as money. wam pum (wom m or w m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wampum pronunciation m or w max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A thin rod or stick. The magician waved a wand over the hat and flowers appeared. wand (wond) noun, plural wands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wond) wander 1. To go or move about with no particular place to go. We wandered through the woods looking for flowers. 2. To lose one s way; stray. They wandered off the trail and got lost. 3. To stray from a subject. My mind wandered during the play. wan der (won r) verb, wandered, wandering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wander pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To feel an impulse to have or do something; wish for; desire. My neighbor wanted a new bicycle. I want to go home. 2. To have need of; lack. Those curtains want washing. Verb. 1. An impulse to have or do something; desire. They live simply, and their wants are few. 2. A need; lack. For want of wood, the first settlers on the prairie built their house of sod. 3. Lack of money and necessary things; poverty. The homeless people lived in great want. Noun. want (wont or w nt) verb, wanted, wanting; noun, plural wants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wantu pronunciation (wont or w wanting Missing; lacking. The only thing wanting is mustard for the hot dogs. want ing (won ting or w ting) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wanting pronunciation ting or w ting) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect war.wav udPronouce 1. A state or time of armed fighting between countries or different groups within a country. The two nations could not settle their disagreements peacefully, and war broke out. 2. A long struggle or fight. Many millions of dollars are spent each year in the war against cancer. Noun. To carry on a war; fight. The two countries warred for many years before a peace treaty was finally signed. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is wore. war (w r) noun, plural wars; verb, warred, warring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE waffle udSndDir udPronouce A crisp cake made of batter. Waffles have crisscross markings on them that are made by the utensil they are cooked in. waf fle (wof l) noun, plural waffles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waffle1 pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce To move quickly from side to side or up and down. The friendly dog wagged its tail when the visitors arrived. Verb. The act of wagging; wagging motion. The puppy greeted us with a wag of its tail. Noun. wag (wag) verb, wagged, wagging; noun, plural wags. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wag) udSndDir udPronouce Payment for work done. The factory pays a wage of $6.50 per hour to the workers. Noun. To carry on or take part in. The rebels are waging a war against the government. Verb. wage (w j) noun, plural wages; verb, waged, waging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation wager udSndDir udPronouce An agreement or promise to give or pay something to another person if he or she is right about something and you are wrong; bet. They made a wager on which team would win the football game. Noun. To make a wager; bet. I ll wager a dollar that you can t beat me at this game. Verb. wa ger (w r) noun, plural wagers; verb, wagered, wagering.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wager pronunciation wagon udSndDir udPronouce 1. A vehicle that has four wheels. It is used for carrying heavy loads. Wagons are usually drawn by a horse or horses. 2. A low vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by a long handle. wag on (wag n) noun, plural wagons.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wagon pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The boy pulls the wagon. udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A homeless, lost, or abandoned person or animal, especially a young child. I read a sad story about a city filled with poor waifs who were cold and hungry. waif (w f) noun, plural waifs.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waifw pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndDir udPronouce To make a long, sad cry or sound. The unhappy child sat down and wailed. The wind wailed all through the night. Verb. A long, sad cry or sound. The children were frightened by the wail of the wind. Noun. wail (w l) verb, wailed, wailing; noun, plural wails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation waist udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of the human body between the ribs and the hips. 2. A piece of clothing or part of a piece of clothing that covers this part of the body. The dress had a high waist. Another word that sounds like this is waste. waist (w st) noun, plural waists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waist pronunciation st)Wc udSndDir udPronouce 1. To stay in a place until someone comes or something happens. Wait for me! called my friend. Wait until it stops raining before you leave. 2. To be put off or delayed. The job of cleaning out the garage can wait until next week. Verb. The act of waiting or the amount of time spent waiting. There will be a two-hour wait before the next plane. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is weight. to wait on. To serve or help. A nice salesperson waited on us at the book store. wait (w t) verb, waited, waiting; noun, plural waits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to wait on. To serve or help. A nice salesperson waited on us at the book store.; pronunciation waiter udSndDir udPronouce A man whose job is serving food or drink in a restaurant or other place. wait er (w r) noun, plural waiters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waiter pronunciation waiting room A room or area in which people wait, as in a doctor s office or at an airport. I sat in the waiting room for hours because my flight was delayed. waiting room waitress udSndDir udPronouce A woman whose job is serving food or drink in a restaurant or other place. wait ress (w tris) noun, plural waitresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waitress pronunciation tris) udSndDir udPronouce To stop or cause to stop sleeping. I waked at nine o clock this morning. Be quiet or you will wake the baby. Verb. A watch over the body of a dead person before burial. Noun. to wake up. To stop or cause to stop sleeping. I usually wake up at 7 A.M. A fire engine s siren woke us up last night. wake (w k) verb, waked or woke, waked or woken, waking; noun, plural wakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to wake up. To stop or cause to stop sleeping. I usually wake up at 7 A.M. A fire engine s siren woke us up last night. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The track of waves or foam left by a boat, ship, or other thing moving through water. wake (w k) noun, plural wakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation waken 1. To stop or cause to stop sleeping; wake. Do you need an alarm clock, or will you waken by yourself? If you re not quiet, you will waken the dogs. 2. To make active; stir up. Visiting the art museum wakened my interest in learning how to paint. wak en (w n) verb, wakened, wakening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waken pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Wales A section of the United Kingdom. It is in the southwestern part of the island of Great Britain. Wales (w lz) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Wales pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vomit To bring up food and other substances from the stomach and expel them through the mouth. Verb. The matter that comes out of the stomach when a person vomits. Noun. vom it (vom it) verb, vomited, vomiting; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vomit pronunciation udPronouce udSndEffect vomit.wav udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. The formal expression of a wish or choice. A vote can be taken by ballot, by voice, or by a show of hands. 2. A decision made by such means. The group s vote was to end the meeting. 3. The right of expressing such a wish or choice. In some countries large groups of people have not been given the vote. 4. The number of votes cast. The vote for the proposal was 250 to 150. Noun. 1. To express one s wish or choice by a vote. At our club meetings, we vote by a show of hands. 2. To give or establish by a vote. The school board voted money for a new library. Verb. vote (v t) noun, plural votes; verb, voted, voting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word vote comes from a Latin word meaning a vow, a promise, a wish. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A solemn promise or pledge. The soldiers took a vow of loyalty to the government. Noun. To promise or pledge solemnly. The bride and groom vowed to love and support each other. Verb. vow (vou) noun, plural vows; verb, vowed, vowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (vou) vowel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A speech sound made by not blocking the flow of air through the mouth. 2. A letter that represents such a sound. A, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y are vowels. vow el (vou l) noun, plural vowels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vowel pronunciation voyage udSndDir udPronouce 1. A journey by water or through space. The ship s voyage across the Atlantic took one week. 2. A long journey. Noun. To journey by water or through space. Astronauts voyaged to the moon in 1969. Verb. voy age (voi ij) noun, plural voyages; verb, voyaged, voyaging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir voyage pronunciation An abbreviation for Vermont. Postal abbreviation for Vermont. vulgar 1. Showing or marked by a lack of good manners or taste. The motel had the most vulgar decorations I had ever seen. 2. Offensive in words. The driver told a vulgar joke. vul gar (vul r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vulgar pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste vulture udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large bird that has dark, dull feathers and a bald head and neck. Vultures are related to hawks and eagles. They feed on the meat of dead animals. 2. A person who cheats or preys upon a weaker person. vul ture (vul r) noun, plural vultures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vulture pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The twenty-third letter of the alphabet. w, W (dub ) noun, plural w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation W or W. An abbreviation for west or western. W or W. Postal abbreviation for Washington. udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, tightly packed lump of soft material. The nurse cleaned my cut with a wad of cotton. I stepped on a wad of chewing gum. 2. A tight roll of paper. The train conductor took out a large wad of dollar bills and gave me my change. Noun. To roll, press, or pack into a wad. I wadded up the letter and threw it away. Verb. wad (wod) noun, plural wads; verb, wadded, wadding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (wod) waddle udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce To walk or move with short steps, swaying the body from side to side. The duck waddled across the yard. Verb. A swaying or rocking walk. The audience laughed at the clown s waddle. Noun. wad dle (wod l) verb, waddled, waddling; noun, plural waddles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir waddle pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle 1. To walk in or through water or mud. We waded in the shallow pool. 2. To move or make one s way slowly and with difficulty. The secretary had to wade through a pile of papers to find the missing letter. wade (w d) verb, waded, wading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir wafer udSndDir udPronouce A thin, crisp cookie or cracker. wa fer (w r) noun, plural wafers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir wafer pronunciation visor udSndDir udPronouce A brim that sticks out on the front of a cap. A visor is made to shade the eyes from the sun. vi sor (v r) noun, plural visors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir visor pronunciation visual 1. Having to do with or used in seeing. Eyeglasses are used to correct visual defects. 2. Able to be seen; visible. The teacher used charts, slides, and other visual aids to help explain how the heart works. vis al (vizh l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir visual pronunciation (vizh udPronouce udSndDir vital 1. Having to do with life. The victim s heartbeat and other vital signs began to weaken. 2. Necessary to or supporting life. The lungs are vital organs. 3. Full of life and energy. My best friend has a vital personality and is interested in many things. 4. Very important or necessary. Proper clothing is vital for our camping trip. vi tal (v l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vital pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vitamin udSndDir udPronouce One of a group of substances that are needed in small amounts for the health and the normal working of the body. We get most of the vitamins we need from eating the right kinds of food. vi min (v min) noun, plural vitamins.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vitamin pronunciation min) word history Word History The word vitamin comes from a Latin word meaning life. Vitamins are essential to life. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE vivid 1. Bright and strong; brilliant. The room was painted a vivid yellow. 2. Clear and sharp. Some old people have vivid memories of their childhood. The witness gave a vivid description of the robber. 3. Active; lively. You must have a vivid imagination to be able to write such good stories. viv id (viv id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vivid pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vocabulary udSndDir udPronouce 1. All the words used or understood by a person or group. English has one of the largest vocabularies of any language. Doctors use a special vocabulary when they talk to each other about medical matters. 2. A list of words and their meanings in alphabetical order. vo ) noun, plural vocabularies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vocabulary% pronunciation vocal 1. Having to do with or expressed by the voice. Babies produce vocal sounds before they learn how to talk. 2. Performed by or composed for the voice. Our glee club performs all kinds of vocal music. 3. Readily expressing one s views in speech. My cousins are so vocal that they offend some people. vo cal (v l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vocal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vocal cords Two folds of skin found in the part of the throat called the larynx. There are two pairs of vocal cords in the larynx. Air from the lungs passes through the lower pair and causes them to vibrate. This makes the sound of the voice. vocal cords voice udSndDir udPronouce 1. The sound that is produced through the mouth by speaking, singing, or shouting. I knew you were home from work because I could hear your voice downstairs. 2. The ability to produce sound through the mouth; speech. I lost my voice yesterday because of a sore throat. 3. The right to express a view, opinion, or choice. We believe that the people must have a voice in the running of their government. Noun. To express or utter. The teacher encouraged the students to voice their opinions in class. Verb. voice (vois) noun, plural voices; verb, voiced, voicing. 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A game in which two teams stand on either side of a high net and hit a ball back and forth with their hands. Each side tries not to let the ball touch the ground. 2. The ball that is used in this game. vol ball (vol ) noun, plural volleyballs.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir volleyball pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A unit for measuring the force of an electric current. volt (v lt) noun, plural volts. 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The volume of a room can be found by multiplying its height by its length by its width. 4. The amount of sound. Please turn down the volume on the radio. vol ume (vol m) noun, plural volumes.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir volume pronunciation voluntary 1. Done, made, or acting of one s own free will; not forced. The robber made a voluntary confession to the police. 2. Doing something freely; volunteering. There are many voluntary workers in that hospital. 3. Controlled by the will. Raising an arm is done by voluntary muscles, but digesting food in the stomach is not. vol y (vol n ter ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir voluntary pronunciation n ter udPronouce udSndDir volunteer udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who offers to help or does something by choice and often without pay. The teacher asked for volunteers for the decorating committee. Many volunteers are helping in my cousin s campaign for mayor. 2. A person who makes a voluntary decision to join the armed forces. Noun. 1. To offer to help or do something of one s own free will. My friend volunteered to coach the baseball team. 2. To give or offer readily. I volunteered an answer to the question. Verb. Having to do with or serving as a volunteer. My cousin is a volunteer firefighter in our town. Adjective. vol teer (vol ) noun, plural volunteers; verb, volunteered, volunteering; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir volunteer pronunciation violent 1. Acting with, characterized by, or resulting from strong physical force. The falling branch gave the gardener a violent blow on the head. 2. Caused by or showing strong feeling or emotion. My friend has a violent temper. vi lent (v nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir violent pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir violet udSndDir udPronouce A small purple, white, or pink flower that grows on a low plant. Many violets grow wild, while others are grown in gardens and indoors. vi let (v lit) noun, plural violets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir violetG pronunciation lit) :PHYSSIZE violin udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument that has four strings and is played with a bow. vi lin (v ) noun, plural violins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir violin pronunciation violinist udSndDir udPronouce A person who plays the violin. A solo violinist performed with the symphony last night. vi ist (v ist) noun, plural violinists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir violinist pronunciation :PHYSSIZE virgin Not yet used or touched. We made footprints in the virgin snow. The early settlers in America cut down virgin forests to make way for farms. vir gin (v jin) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir virgin pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Virginia A state in the eastern United States. Its capital is Richmond. Vir ia (v r jin ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Virginia pronunciation r jin word history Word History Virginia takes its name from a poetic title, the Virgin Queen, that was given to the English queen Elizabeth I. The colony of Virginia was founded during the reign of Queen Elizabeth and named in her honor.! 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SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir virtue1 pronunciation virus udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce 1. A very tiny particle that can reproduce only when it is inside a living cell. Viruses cause many diseases, such as polio, measles, and the common cold. 2. A disease caused by a virus. vi rus (v s) noun, plural viruses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir virus pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udSndDir udPronouce A device with two jaws that are opened and closed with a screw or lever. A vise is used to hold an object firmly in place while it is being worked on. vise (v s) noun, plural vises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir viseI pronunciation visibility 1. The condition or quality of being visible. I painted my bicycle silver to improve its visibility at night. 2. The distance that the eye can see under particular physical conditions, such as the amount of light or the weather. Because of the fog, visibility is only a quarter of a mile today. vis ty (viz ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir visibility pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir visible 1. Able to be seen. Their house is visible from the road. 2. Easily seen or understood. The new mayor has made many promises, but there has been no visible improvement in the city government. vis ble (viz l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir visible pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vision udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or power of seeing; sense of sight. Your vision can weaken as you grow older. 2. Something that is or has been seen. A vision is usually something beautiful. The flower garden was a vision in red and yellow. 3. The ability to plan ahead; foresight. Designing a new highway is a job that calls for vision. 4. Something that is imagined or dreamed. The young writer had visions of success and fame. vi sion (vizh n) noun, plural visions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vision pronunciation (vizh visit udSndDir udPronouce 1. To go or come to see. We visited my grandparents last Sunday. 2. To stay with as a guest. Friends from Massachusetts visited us for the weekend. 3. To go to for pleasure. We visited the shore last week. Verb. A short stay or call. We paid a visit to my old friend last night. Noun. vis it (viz it) verb, visited, visiting; noun, plural visits.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir visit pronunciation it)Sh visitor udSndDir udPronouce A person who visits; guest. We have to clean up our rooms because we are having visitors this afternoon. vis tor (viz r) noun, plural visitors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir visitor pronunciation videotape udSndDir udPronouce 1. A strip of magnetic tape on which pictures as well as sound can be recorded. 2. A recording made on this kind of tape. Our friends made a videotape of their wedding. Noun. To make a recording of something on videotape. We videotaped the fire next door, and the tape was shown on the local news. Verb. vid tape (vid ) noun, plural videotapes; verb, videotaped, videotaping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir videotape pronunciation Vietnam A country in southeastern Asia. Vi nam (v ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Vietnam pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Vietnamese udSndDir udPronouce 1. the Vietnamese. The people of Vietnam. 2. The language spoken in Vietnam. Noun. Of or having to do with Vietnam, its people, or its language. Adjective. Vi ese (v ) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Vietnamese= pronunciation or v udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of looking or seeing; sight. The sailors got their first view of land after many weeks at sea. 2. The range or extent of seeing. The airplane suddenly came into view. 3. Something that is seen or can be seen. We have a lovely view of the lake from our window. 4. A particular way of thinking about something; opinion. The two friends had different views on who would make the best class president. Noun. 1. To look at or see. Many people viewed the exhibit at the museum. 2. To think about; consider. The people viewed the president s new education bill with approval. Verb. view (v ) noun, plural views; verb, viewed, viewing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation vigor 1. Active power or force; strength. The mayor opposed with vigor the proposal to widen the highway. 2. Healthy strength. Even though my grandparents are both over eighty, they are still full of vigor. vig or (vig r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vigor pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vigorous Full of or done with vigor. Our dog is still just as vigorous as it was when it was a puppy. vig ous (vig s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vigorous pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Viking udSndDir udPronouce A member of a people who lived in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland. The Vikings built ships, raided the coasts of Europe, and voyaged to North America during the eighth to eleventh centuries. Vi king (v king) noun, plural Vikings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Viking pronunciation king) village udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small group of houses. A village is usually smaller than a town. The countryside was dotted with villages. 2. The people who live in a village. The whole village came to the wedding. vil lage (vil ij) noun, plural villages.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir village pronunciation villain udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A wicked or evil person. In the story, the villains tried to trick the child into going away with them. vil lain (vil n) noun, plural villains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir villain pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A plant with a long, thin stem that grows along the ground or climbs on trees, fences, or other supports. Grapes, melons, and squash grow on vines. vine (v n) noun, plural vines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vineE pronunciation vinegar udSndDir udPronouce A sour liquid that is made by fermenting cider, wine, or juice. Vinegar is used in salad dressing and to flavor and preserve food. vin gar (vin r) noun, plural vinegars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vinegar pronunciation word history Word History The word vinegar comes from two old French words meaning and sour. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow T :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE vineyard udSndDir udPronouce An area where grapes are grown. vine yard (vin rd) noun, plural vineyards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vineyard pronunciation vinyl udSndDir udPronouce A flexible, shiny plastic used to make floor tiles, raincoats, phonograph records, and other products. vi nyl (v l) noun, plural vinyls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vinyl pronunciation viola udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument that looks like a violin but is a little larger. vi la (v ) noun, plural violas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir viola pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt violate 1. To fail to obey or keep; break. The driver violated the law by going through a red light. 2. To break in on; disrupt. The quiet of the afternoon was violated by the loud radio. vi late (v ) verb, violated, violating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir violate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir violence 1. Strong physical force used to harm. The robbers threatened to use violence if the banker did not open the vault. 2. Great or destructive force or action. The violence of the hurricane left few houses standing. vi lence (v ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir violence pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce The power of a president, governor, or official group to keep an act or measure from taking effect. The president can exercise a veto over any bill passed by Congress. Noun. To refuse to approve; stop or prevent by a veto. The governor vetoed the bill passed by the legislature. Our grandparents vetoed our idea of going swimming after lunch. Verb. ve to (v ) noun, plural vetoes; verb, vetoed, vetoing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word veto comes from a Latin word that means I forbid. In ancient Rome, there was a government official who was supposed to speak for the common people and protect them from unfair laws. If he did not like a law that the Senate was trying to pass, he would say veto I forbid. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE By way of. I drove home via the highway. vi or v ) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or v udPronouce udSndDir vibrate To move or cause to move rapidly back and forth or up and down. The strings of a guitar vibrate when they are plucked. I vibrated the line to scare the birds away from the wet clothes. vi brate (v t) verb, vibrated, vibrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vibrate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vibration udSndDir udPronouce Rapid movement back and forth or up and down. People many miles away could feel the vibration from the earthquake. vi tion (v n) noun, plural vibrations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vibration pronunciation vice president udSndDir udPronouce An officer who ranks second to a president. A vice president takes the place of a president when necessary. vice pres dent (v prez nt) noun, plural vice presidents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vice presidentu pronunciation prez vice versa udSndDir udPronouce The opposite in order; the other way around. My brother helps me with my homework, and vice versa. vi ce ver sa (v ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vice versaE pronunciation vicinity udSndDir udPronouce The area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood. There are several parks and playgrounds in the vicinity of our house. vi ty (v ) noun, plural vicinities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vicinitys pronunciation vicious 1. Wicked; evil. The kidnapers planned a vicious crime. 2. Full of spite; malicious. They told vicious lies to try to put the blame on someone else. 3. Fierce or dangerous. The vicious dog bit two children. vi cious (vish s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vicious pronunciation (vish udPronouce udSndDir victim udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is injured, killed, or ruined. A friend of ours was the victim of an automobile accident. 2. A person who is cheated or tricked. My friend was the victim of a dishonest lawyer and lost $200. vic tim (vik m) noun, plural victims. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir victim pronunciation victorious 1. Having won a victory. The victorious army was welcomed home. 2. Having to do with victory. The nation hoped for a victorious end of the war. vic ous (vik t s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir victorious pronunciation (vik t udPronouce udSndDir max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud victory udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce The defeat of an enemy or opponent. Our team gained its first victory of the season in yesterday s game. Victory over hunger in the world is not impossible. vic ry (vik ) noun, plural victories.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir victory pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud video udSndDir udPronouce Having to do with the picture part of television or with the display on a computer screen. Adjective. The picture part of television. Noun. vid o (vid ) adjective; noun, plural videos.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir video pronunciation videocassette udSndDir udPronouce A videotape in a cassette. It can be recorded on and played by a videocassette recorder. vid sette (vid ) noun, plural videocassettes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir videocassette pronunciation videocassette recorder An electronic device that records on and plays videotapes. videocassette recorder video display terminal A keyboard and monitor for a computer. A video display terminal can be used to type information to be put into the computer and to retrieve information from the computer for display on the monitor. video display terminal video game A game that is played on a television or computer screen. A player can move images on the screen with the help of special controls. video game verbal 1. Expressed in words; spoken. The police officer asked me to give a verbal description of the missing bracelet. 2. Having to do with words. My teacher has good verbal ability and can explain things well. ver bal (v l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir verbal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir verdict udSndDir udPronouce 1. The decision of a jury in a trial. The jurors agreed on a verdict of guilty. 2. A decision or conclusion. The audience s verdict was that the play was worth seeing. ver dict (v dikt) noun, plural verdicts.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir verdict pronunciation dikt) Vermont A state in the northeastern United States. Its capital is Montpelier. Ver mont (v r mont ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Vermont pronunciation r mont word history Word History The area now known as Vermont was once known by English settlers as Green Mountains. The name Vermont probably comes from the French words for green mountain. This name became popular and was chosen as the official name after the area declared itself independent in 1777. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow V :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir versatile 1. Able to do many different things well. The versatile athlete could play most games with skill. 2. Having many uses. A hammer is a versatile tool. ver tile (v l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir versatile pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir verse udSndDir udPronouce 1. Words that are written in a particular rhythmic pattern and often in rhyme; poetry. 2. A section of a poem or song; stanza. I only know the first verse of that song. 3. One of the short parts into which the chapters of the Bible are divided. verse (v rs) noun, plural verses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir verse pronunciation rs)ig version udSndDir udPronouce 1. An account or description given from a particular point of view. There were several different versions of who had started the fight. 2. A translation from one language into another. I read the English version of the story written by the French author. ver sion (v n) noun, plural versions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir version pronunciation vertebra udSndDir udPronouce One of the small bones that make up the backbone. ver bra (v ) noun, plural vertebrae (v ) or vertebras.Y SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vertebram pronunciation :PHYSSIZE vertebra vertebrate udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce One of a large group of animals that has a backbone. 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The trees are vertical. udSndDir udPronouce 1. To a high degree; to a great extent. I am very sorry that you are not feeling well. 2. Truly; absolutely; exactly. That is the very best movie I have ever seen. Adverb. 1. Mere; by itself. The very idea of having to get up so early makes me groan. 2. Exact; precise. Your gift was the very thing I have been wanting. 3. Absolute; utter. That horse is at the very top of its career. Adjective. ver y (ver ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word very comes from an old French word meaning true. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE vessel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A ship or large boat. Both passenger ships and vessels carrying freight were docked at the pier. 2. A hollow container or holder. Vases, cups, and bowls are vessels. 3. A duct in the body for carrying blood or other fluids. Arteries and veins are vessels. ves sel (ves l) noun, plural vessels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vessel pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A short, sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn over a shirt or blouse. Noun. To give authority or power to. The new president was vested with all the rights and powers of the office. Verb. vest (vest) noun, plural vests; verb, vested, vesting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (vest) vestige udSndDir udPronouce A trace, sign, or evidence of something that no longer exists. The archaelogists discovered vestiges of an ancient village. ves tige (ves tij) noun, plural vestiges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vestige pronunciation veteran udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who has had a lot of experience. The actor was a veteran of the stage. 2. A person who has been in the armed forces. The police chief is an army veteran. Noun. Having had a lot of experience. The newspaper sent a veteran reporter to cover the important story. Adjective. vet an (vet n) noun, plural veterans; adjective.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir veteran pronunciation Veterans Day A holiday in the United States that is celebrated on November 11. It honors the people who have served in the armed forces and have fought in wars for the United States. Veterans Day veterinarian udSndDir udPronouce A doctor who treats animals. vet an (vet n) noun, plural veterinarians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir veterinarian# pronunciation The veterinarian is examining the iguana. :PHYSSIZE velocity udSndDir udPronouce The rate of motion; speed. Light has a velocity of about 186,000 miles per second. The baseball was pitched at a velocity close to 95 miles per hour. ve ty (v ) noun, plural velocities.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir velocity pronunciation velvet udSndDir udPronouce A fabric with a soft, thick pile. Velvet can be made out of silk, nylon, or other materials. Noun. 1. Made of or covered with velvet. The room was furnished with red velvet curtains. 2. That is like velvet in smoothness or softness. My little black kitten has velvet fur. Adjective. vel vet (vel vit) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir velvet pronunciation vending machine A machine that is worked by putting coins into a slot. Vending machines are used to sell candy, soft drinks, and many other small items. vend ing machine (ven ding). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vending machine pronunciation ding). SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect vendmach.wav udSndDir vendor udSndDir udPronouce A person who sells something. I bought an apple from the fruit vendor on the corner. ven dor (ven r) noun, plural vendors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vendor- pronunciation Venetian blind A blind used at a window to keep out light. It has a series of horizontal wooden, metal, or plastic slats that can be opened or closed. The blind can be raised or lowered by using cords that are attached to the side. Ve tian blind (v SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Venetian blind pronunciation word history Word History This kind of shade may be called a Venetian blind because it was first made and used in the Italian city of Venice. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow ` :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir Venezuela A country in northern South America. Ven la (ven or ven ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Venezuela pronunciation or ven buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass venison The meat of a deer. ven son (ven n or ven n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir venison pronunciation n or ven udPronouce udSndDir venom udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce The poison of some snakes, spiders, and other animals. The venom can be passed to prey or an enemy by a bite or sting. ven om (ven m) noun, plural venoms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir venom pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udSndDir udPronouce 1. A hole or other opening through which a gas or liquid passes. A vent above the stove lets air out of the kitchen. 2. A means of letting something out. They used exercise as a vent for their tension. Noun. To let out. The children vented their anger by kicking the door. Verb. vent (vent) noun, plural vents; verb, vented, venting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vent_ pronunciation (vent) ventilation The circulation or change of air. This room gets very good ventilation when all the windows are open. ven tion (ven n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ventilation pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ventilator udSndDir udPronouce A device or an opening that brings fresh air into a room or other space. A small fan served as a ventilator in the attic. ven tor (ven r) noun, plural ventilators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ventilator pronunciation ventricle udSndDir udPronouce Either of the two lower chambers of the heart. The ventricles receive blood from the auricles and pump it through the arteries to the lungs and the rest of the body. ven cle (ven tri k l) noun, plural ventricles.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ventricle pronunciation tri k venture udSndDir udPronouce A task or undertaking that involves risk or danger. The plan to invade the enemy s territory was a venture that called for great courage. Noun. 1. To put in danger; risk. The firefighters ventured their lives by entering the burning building. 2. To go despite risk or danger. The sailors ventured into the storm searching for the missing boat. 3. To express at the risk of criticism. If I had to venture a guess, I would say it won t rain today. Verb. ven ture (ven r) noun, plural ventures; verb, ventured, venturing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir venture pronunciation Venus The sixth largest planet in our solar system. It is the second planet in order of distance from the sun and the one nearest earth. Ve nus (v s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Venus pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass veranda udSndDir udPronouce An open porch that runs along one or more sides of a building. A veranda usually has a roof. This word is also spelled verandah. ve da (v ) noun, plural verandas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir veranda pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A word that is used to express an action or condition. Run, buy, be, build, feel, read, and seem are verbs. verb (v rb) noun, plural verbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir verbs pronunciation varnish udSndDir udPronouce A liquid that gives a hard, clear coating to wood, metal, or other materials it is spread on. Noun. To put varnish on; cover with varnish. The workers varnished the floor. Verb. var nish (v nish) noun, plural varnishes; verb, varnished, varnishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir varnish pronunciation nish)<, 1. To make or become different; change. The store tries to vary its merchandise from season to season. The color of the stone seems to vary as you move it around in the light. 2. To be different; differ. The flowers in our garden vary widely in color. var ) verb, varied, varying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A container that is usually higher than it is wide. Vases are mostly used for holding flowers or for decoration. vase (v s or v z or v z) noun, plural vases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vaseY pronunciation s or v z or v :PHYSSIZE vassal udSndDir udPronouce A person in the Middle Ages who received land and protection from a lord in return for loyalty and service. vas sal (vas l) noun, plural vassals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vassal' pronunciation Very great in extent, size, or amount. That ranch covers a vast area. A vast number of people came to watch the football game. vast (vast) adjective, vaster, vastest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (vast) max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A large tank or container used for holding liquids. vat (vat) noun, plural vats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (vat) vault udSndDir udSndEffect vault.wav udPronouce 1. An arched structure serving as a roof or ceiling. The vault of the tunnel curved up into darkness. 2. A safe room or compartment that is used to store money or other things of value. Banks keep their money in steel vaults. 3. A burial chamber. The body of the ruler lay in a marble vault. vault (v lt) noun, plural vaults. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vault pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow D :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE The abbreviation for videocassette recorder. The abbreviation for video display terminal. The meat of a calf. veal (v l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vegetable udSndDir udPronouce A plant whose roots, leaves, or other parts are used as food. Carrots, celery, potatoes, lettuce, and beans are vegetables. Noun. Having to do with or made from vegetables or other plants. On our way back from the country, we stopped at a vegetable stand and bought fresh corn. I had vegetable soup for lunch. Adjective. veg ble (vej l or vej l) noun, plural vegetables; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vegetable pronunciation l or vej vegetarian udSndDir udPronouce A person who eats only plants and their products and no meat, fish, or poultry. No one at the barbecue was a vegetarian. Noun. Having to do with eating only plants. Some people prefer a vegetarian diet. Adjective. veg an (vej n) noun, plural vegetarians; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vegetarian pronunciation vegetation Plant life. Jungles have very thick vegetation. veg tion (vej n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vegetation pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vehicle udSndDir udPronouce 1. A means of carrying or transporting people or goods. Automobiles, ships, and airplanes are vehicles. 2. A means of expressing, communicating, or achieving something. Some writers use poetry as a vehicle for their ideas. ve cle (v l) noun, plural vehicles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vehicle pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of very thin material that is worn over the head and shoulders or to conceal the face. 2. Something that hides. A veil of secrecy surrounded the army s plans for the attack. Noun. To cover or hide with a veil or something like a veil. Some women in the countries of the Middle East veil their faces. He tried to veil his anger with a smile. Verb. veil (v l) noun, plural veils; verb, veiled, veiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage definition leavePage definition leavePage definition udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the blood vessels that carry blood from all parts of the body to the heart. 2. One of the stiff tubes that form the framework of a leaf or an insect s wing. The veins in a leaf carry food and water to the cells in the leaf. The veins in an insect s wing make the wing strong and firm. 3. A band of a mineral deposited in a rock. The miners found a vein of silver in the mine. 4. A streak of a different color in marble or other stone or in wood. This slab of marble is completely white except for a few black veins. 5. A quality or mood. There was a humorous vein in everything that the speaker said. Other words that sound like this are vain and vane. vein (v n) noun, plural veins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vein} pronunciation :PHYSSIZE veins in an insect s wings valid 1. Soundly based on facts or evidence; true. The experiment proved that the scientist s theory was valid. 2. Acceptable under the law or rules. Your library card is not valid unless you sign it. val id (val id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir valid pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir valley udSndDir udPronouce 1. An area of low land between hills or mountains. Valleys often have rivers flowing through them. 2. An area drained by a river system. The state of Louisiana is in the Mississippi Valley. val ley (val ) noun, plural valleys.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir valley pronunciation valuable udSndDir udPronouce 1. Worth much money. The museum has a very valuable coin collection. 2. Having great use or importance. My summer job was a valuable experience for me. Adjective. valuables. Things that have great value. The robbers broke in and stole the couple s jewelry and other valuables. Noun. val ble (val l or val l) adjective; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir valuable pronunciation l or val value udSndDir udPronouce 1. The worth, usefulness, or importance of something. He places great value on her friendship. 2. The worth of something in money or exchange. The value of land in this area has gone up in recent years. 3. A number, amount, or quantity. What is the value of x if x + 5 = 8? Noun. 1. To think of as being worth an amount in money or exchange; set a price for. The jeweler valued the necklace at three thousand dollars. 2. Think highly of. They have always valued their parents advice. Verb. val ue (val ) noun, plural values; verb, valued, valuing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir value pronunciation valve udSndDir udPronouce A device that controls the flow of liquid or gases through a pipe or other container. The faucet on the sink works a valve that turns the water on and off. The valves of the heart control the flow of blood into and out of the heart. valve (valv) noun, plural valves.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir valve pronunciation (valv) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large, covered truck that is used to move furniture, animals, or other large items. 2. A small, covered truck with two or more seats inside. It is used for carrying people or things or for recreation. van (van) noun, plural vans.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (van) udSndDir udPronouce A flat or curved blade that is made of wood, metal, or another material. The vanes of a windmill catch the wind and provide the force for the windmill to do work. Other words that sound like this are vain and vein. vane (v n) noun, plural vanes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE vanilla A flavoring that is used in candies, ice cream, cookies, and other foods. Vanilla comes from the seed pods of a tropical plant that is a type of orchid. va la (v ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vanilla pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vanish To go out of sight or existence; disappear. The airplane vanished above the clouds. All hope of winning the game vanished when our star player was injured. van ish (van ish) verb, vanished, vanishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vanish pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vanity Too much pride in one s looks, abilities, or accomplishments; conceit. van ty (van ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vanity pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vanquish To defeat or overcome. Our soldiers vanquished the enemy in battle. van quish (vang kwish) verb, vanquished, vanquishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vanquish pronunciation (vang kwish)[ buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist vapor Small particles of mist, steam, or smoke that can be seen in the air. When water boils in a pot, you can see the vapor rising into the air. My breath formed clouds of vapor in the cold air. va por (v r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vapor pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir variable udSndDir udPronouce 1. Likely to change. The weather is so variable at this time of year that I don t know what clothes to pack for my trip. 2. Able to be changed. This wrench has variable jaws for different jobs. Adjective. Something that changes or is likely to change. The temperature is a variable at this time of the year. Noun. var ble (v l) adjective; noun, plural variables.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir variable pronunciation variation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A change. In the tropics, there is little variation in temperature between seasons. 2. The amount by which something changes. There was a variation of 15 degrees in temperature between the city and the suburbs. 3. A different form of something. This story is a variation of one I heard before. var tion (v n) noun, plural variations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir variation pronunciation variety udSndDir udPronouce 1. Change or difference; lack of sameness. A job that has no variety can become boring. 2. A number of different things. We bought a variety of foods at the grocery store. That amusement park has a wide variety of rides. 3. A different kind or form of something. This is a new variety of umbrella, not quite like any I have seen. va ty (v ) noun, plural varieties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir variety pronunciation various 1. Different from one another; of different kinds. Students of various backgrounds and nationalities go to our school. 2. More than one; many. We stayed in various towns on our vacation. var ous (v s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir various pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The twenty-second letter of the alphabet. v, V (v ) noun, plural v SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation An abbreviation for Virginia. Postal abbreviation for Virginia. vacant 1. Not having anyone or anything in it; empty. You can sit in the vacant chair. The office of president was vacant for two months. 2. Lacking or seeming to lack intelligence or awareness. The dazed child had a vacant stare. va cant (v nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vacant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir vacation udSndDir udPronouce A period of rest or freedom from school, business, or other activity. Summer vacation begins next week. Our family took a vacation at the shore. Noun. To take or spend a vacation. We vacationed in Canada. Verb. va tion (v n) noun, plural vacations; verb, vacationed, vacationing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vacationG pronunciation vaccinate To give a vaccine to. vac nate (vak ) verb, vaccinated, vaccinating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vaccinate pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light vaccination udSndDir udPronouce The act or practice of vaccinating. Our state requires the vaccination of dogs for rabies. vac tion (vak n) noun, plural vaccinations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vaccination pronunciation vaccine udSndDir udPronouce A liquid that contains the dead or weakened germs of a certain disease. This liquid is swallowed or injected into the body, where it helps the body protect itself against this disease vac cine (vak s or vak n) noun, plural vaccines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vaccine pronunciation (vak s or vak word history Word History The word vaccine comes from the Latin word meaning of a cow. The first vaccine was made from cowpox, a mild disease that people catch from cattle, and was used to vaccinate people against the disease smallpox. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE vacuum udSndDir udSndEffect vacuum.wav udPronouce 1. A space that is completely empty of matter. Scientists have not been able to make a perfect vacuum. Therefore, the word vacuum usually refers to a space with most but not all of the matter removed. 2. A vacuum cleaner. Noun. To clean with a vacuum cleaner. I vacuumed the rug before the party. Verb. vac um (vak m or vak m) noun, plural vacuums; verb, vacuumed, vacuuming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vacuum pronunciation m or vak SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE vacuum cleaner A machine that is used for cleaning carpets, floors, and other objects and spaces. A vacuum cleaner works by sucking dirt into its tank or bag. vacuum cleaner vague Not clear or definite. I have only a vague idea of how to get to the theater. We could see only the vague outline of the building in the fog. The candidate s vague response contained few facts. vague (v g) adjective, vaguer, vaguest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir vague pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. Too proud of one s looks, abilities, or accomplishments; conceited. It is vain to spend a lot of time looking at yourself in the mirror. 2. Not successful. The mechanic made a vain effort to fix our car. Other words that sound like this are vane and vein. in vain. Without success. The crew s attempts to keep the ship from sinking were in vain. vain (v n) adjective, vainer, vainest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom in vain. Without success. The crew s attempts to keep the ship from sinking were in vain. pronunciation valentine udSndDir udPronouce 1. A greeting card sent on Valentine s Day to one s sweetheart or another person. 2. A sweetheart chosen on Valentine s Day. val tine (val ) noun, plural valentines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir valentine pronunciation Valentine s Day The day, February 14, named in honor of Saint Valentine, an early Christian saint. It is celebrated by the sending of valentines. Valentine s Day valiant Full of or showing courage; brave. The small group of soldiers carried on a valiant fight against the enemy. A valiant sailor saved the passenger from drowning. val iant (val nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir valiant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir usable Fit, suitable, or ready for use. This old cup is chipped but still usable. This word is also spelled useable. us ble ( l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir usable pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir usage udSndDir udPronouce 1. A way of using or handling something. 2. The usual way in which people use words in speaking or writing. This dictionary gives many examples of English usage. us age ( sij or zij) noun, plural usages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir usage pronunciation sij or zij)il udSndDir udPronouce To put into service for a particular purpose. May I use your scissors? We use a dictionary to find out the meanings of words. Verb. 1. The act of using or the state of being used. We made the bookcase with the use of a saw and a hammer and nails. The auditorium is in use until later this afternoon. 2. The quality of being useful or helpful. There s no use worrying about things you can t change. 3. A need or purpose for which something is used. Do you have any use for these empty bottles? This tool has many uses. 4. The right or ability to use something. May I have the use of your bicycle while you are away? 5. The way of using something. My neighbor taught me the proper use of a hammer. Noun. to make use of. To use; employ. The carpenter made use of the wood scraps. used to. 1. Did at a time in the past. I used to ride a tricycle, but now I ride a bicycle. 2. Familiar with. They live on a farm and are not used to the city. to use up. To use all of. We ve used up the ketchup, so we ll have to buy more before the barbecue. use ( z for verb; s for noun) verb, used, using; noun, plural uses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to make use of. To use; employ. The carpenter made use of the wood scraps. used to. 1. Did at a time in the past. I used to ride a tricycle, but now I ride a bicycle. 2. Familiar with. They live on a farm and are not used to the city. to use up. To use all of. We ve used up the ketchup, so we ll have to buy more before the barbecue. pronunciation z for verb; s for noun) useable Another spelling of usable. Look up usable for more information. use ble ( l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir useable pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir That has been used by someone else; not new. I intend to buy a used car. used ( zd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir useful Serving a good use or purpose; helpful. A pocketknife can be very useful on a camping trip. use ful ( l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir useful pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir usher udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A person who leads people to their seats in a church, theater, stadium, or other place. Noun. To act as an usher; lead. The waiter ushered us to a table by the window. Verb. ush er (ush r) noun, plural ushers; verb, ushered, ushering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir usher pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist U.S.S.R. An abbreviation for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the official name for the Soviet Union.Q U.S.S.R. usual Common or expected; customary. Hot weather is usual for July and August. l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir usual pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Postal abbreviation for Utah. A state in the western United States. Its capital is Salt Lake City. tah ( ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation word history Word History Utah comes from the name of a tribe of American Indians who lived where Colorado and Utah are now. The Indian word may have meant the people. Congress used this name for the territory of Utah, and the name was later given to the state. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow , :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir utensil udSndDir udPronouce An object or tool that is useful or necessary in doing or making something. I keep all my cooking utensils in a drawer. sil ( l) noun, plural utensils.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir utensil pronunciation utility udSndDir udPronouce 1. The quality of being useful. Scientists are looking into the utility of the sun s rays as a source of energy on earth. 2. A company that provides service to the public. Telephone companies are utilities. ) noun, plural utilities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir utility pronunciation utmost udSndDir udPronouce Greatest or highest. Everyone in school has the utmost respect for our principal. Adjective. The most or greatest possible. I did my utmost to help our team win the game. Noun. ut most (ut ) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir utmost pronunciation utter To give voice to; express out loud. We all uttered a sigh of relief when the test was over. ut ter (ut r) verb, uttered, uttering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir utter pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir utter Complete or perfect; total. When the light bulb blew out, we found ourselves in utter darkness. ut ter (ut r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir xWavDir tbkMCI("play" && & "\" & F& ".wav","") buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir utter pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir upstream udSndDir udPronouce Toward or at the source of a stream; against the current. We rowed upstream. Adverb. The upstream fishing is good today. Adjective. up stream (up ) adverb; adjective.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upstream pronunciation salmon swimming upstream :PHYSSIZE up-to-date Using or showing the latest developments or style; modern. You can tell this is an up-to-date map because it shows the new highway. The fashion model always wore the most up-to-date clothes. up-to-date (up ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir up-to-date pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir upward udSndDir udPronouce From a lower to a higher place or level. The people on the street looked upward to see the plane fly overhead. The cost of food has climbed steadily upward. Adverb. Moving from a lower to a higher place or level. The road we were on had a long upward slope. Adjective. up ward (up rd) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upward; pronunciation upwards Another spelling of the adverb upward. The balloon sailed upwards into the cloudless sky. Look up upward for more information. up wards (up rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upwards pronunciation rdz)C udPronouce udSndDir uranium A silver-colored metal that is radioactive. It is used as a source of nuclear energy. Uranium is a chemical element. um (y m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce uranium pronunciation word history Word History Scientists named uranium after the planet Uranus, which had just recently been discovered. Both the planet Uranus and the metal uranium were named after Uranus, a god of the sky in Roman and Greek mythology. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow r :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir Uranus The third largest planet in our solar system. It is the seventh planet in distance from the sun. Uranus is surrounded by rings. nus (y s or y s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Uranus pronunciation s or y :PHYSSIZE max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass urban In, having to do with, or like a city or city life. In this country the urban population is much larger than the rural population. ur ban ( n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir urban pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To try to convince or persuade. They urged their friend to try out for the football team. 2. To drive or force on. The rider urged the horse on to win the race. 3. To speak or argue strongly for. The group of citizens urged improvements in conditions in the city s prisons. Verb. A strong desire or impulse. I had a sudden urge for a hamburger. Noun. urge ( rj) verb, urged, urging; noun, plural urges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation urgent Needing or demanding immediate action or attention. My boss left the country on urgent business. The hospital made an urgent request for people to give blood. ur gent ( nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir urgent pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir urinary system The parts of the body that make, store, and release urine. In humans and other mammals, the urinary system includes the kidneys, the bladder, and the tubes that carry urine. urinary system urine A clear, yellow liquid made up of water and wastes taken out of the blood by the kidneys. Urine is stored in the bladder. From time to time the bladder empties and urine flows out of the body. rine (y in) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir urine pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A vase set on a base. Urns are used for decoration or to hold plants. 2. A container with a faucet that is used to serve coffee or tea. Another word that sounds like this is earn. urn ( rn) noun, plural urns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Uruguay A country in southeastern South America. guay (y ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Uruguay pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce The persons who are speaking or writing. The neighbors invited us to a barbecue. Please write to us as soon as you can. us (us or unstressed s) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (us or unstressed An abbreviation for United States. U.S.A. An abbreviation for United States of America. U.S.A. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud uphold 1. To support or defend. All public officials must promise to uphold the laws. Duels have been fought to uphold a family s honor. 2. To keep from falling; hold up. Columns uphold the roof of the porch. up hold (up h ) verb, upheld, upholding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uphold pronunciation (up h udPronouce udSndDir upholster To fit with pads, cushions, or coverings. The cat tore up our couch so badly that it had to be upholstered again. up ster (up h r or r) verb, upholstered, upholstering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upholster pronunciation (up h r or buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light upkeep 1. The keeping of something in good condition; maintenance. Much money is needed for the upkeep of the city s parks. 2. The cost of this maintenance. The upkeep of that mansion must be very high. up keep (up ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upkeep pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir upland udSndDir udPronouce Land that is higher than the land surrounding it. A plateau is one kind of upland. Noun. Of or on such land. Sheep grazed on the upland meadow. Adjective. up land (up nd) noun, plural uplands; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upland pronunciation In a position above and supported by; atop; on. The king and queen sat upon their thrones. up ) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir upper Higher in position or rank. The people who live in the upper stories of that building have a beautiful view of the city. up per (up r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upper pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir upper case Letters that are capitals; capital letters. The letters A, B, C, and D are upper case; a,b,c, and d are lower case. upper case upper hand A position of control; advantage. Our team gained the upper hand in the last half of the basketball game. upper hand uppermost udSndDir udPronouce 1. Farthest up; highest. I can t reach the uppermost shelf of the kitchen cabinet. 2. Having the most importance; foremost. The campers were so hungry that food was uppermost in their thoughts all day. Adjective. In the highest or most important place, position, or rank. The committee placed your problem uppermost on the list of things it has to consider. Adverb. up most (up ) adjective; adverb.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uppermost pronunciation upright udSndDir udPronouce 1. Straight up and down; vertical. Only a few trees remained upright after the storm. 2. Good; honest. An upright person would never lie or cheat. Adjective. In a straight up and down position. I placed the chair upright after the dog knocked it over. Adverb. Something that stands straight up. Noun. up right (up ) adjective; adverb; noun, plural uprights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upright pronunciation uprising udSndDir udPronouce A revolt against a government or other authority; rebellion. The dictator used troops to put down the people s uprising. up ing (up zing) noun, plural uprisings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uprising] pronunciation zing) uproar udSndDir udPronouce 1. A noisy and excited disturbance. The crowd was in an uproar when the player hit a home run to win the game. 2. A loud, confused noise. I can t sleep because of the uproar in the street. up roar (up ) noun, plural uproars.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uproar pronunciation uproot 1. To tear or pull up by the roots. The bulldozers uprooted bushes and trees to make way for the new highway. 2. To cause to leave; displace. The flood uprooted many families from their homes. up root (up r or up r ) verb, uprooted, uprooting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uproot pronunciation (up r or up r :PHYSSIZE The tree was uprooted. udPronouce udSndDir upset udSndDir udPronouce 1. To turn or knock over. I accidentally upset the glass of milk. 2. To interfere with; throw into confusion. The rain upset our plans for a picnic. 3. To make nervous and worried; disturb. The news of my cousin s accident upset me greatly. 4. To make sick. Eating your food too quickly will upset your stomach. 5. To defeat unexpectedly. The young tennis player upset the city champion. Verb. 1. Turned or knocked over. The upset glass of milk spilled all over me. 2. Nervous and worried. They were upset about missing their plane. 3. Sick. I got an upset stomach from eating too much at the picnic. Adjective. An unexpected defeat of a team or player. Noun. up set (up set for verb and adjective; up for noun) verb, upset, upsetting; adjective; noun, plural upsets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upset pronunciation (up set for verb and adjective; up for noun) upside down udSndDir udPronouce 1. So that the top side or part becomes the bottom side or part. You re holding the book upside down. 2. In or into complete disorder or confusion. I turned my room upside down looking for the missing keys. up side down (up SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upside down pronunciation upstairs udSndDir udSndEffect upstairs.wav udPronouce 1. Up the stairs. I ran upstairs to get my baseball glove. 2. On or to an upper floor. My parents are watching television upstairs. Adverb. On an upper floor. We live in an upstairs apartment. Adjective. An upper floor or floors. The upstairs of the house is not yet finished. Noun. The noun upstairs is used with a singular verb. up stairs (up ) adverb; adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upstairs pronunciation unruly Hard to control or manage. The police tried to control the unruly mob. After I wash my hair, it is unruly and hard to comb. un ly (un r ) adjective, unrulier, unruliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unruly pronunciation (un r udPronouce udSndDir unsatisfactory Not good enough to meet a need, desire, or hope; not satisfactory. I won t hire those painters again because their work was unsatisfactory. un ry (un sat is fak ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unsatisfactory pronunciation sat is fak max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor unsettled 1. Not peaceful, calm, or orderly. There were unsettled conditions in the country after the war. 2. Not decided or determined. The question of how much the club should charge new members for dues is still unsettled. 3. Not paid. The old farmer died and left behind a lot of unsettled medical bills. 4. Not being lived in; not inhabited. Many areas of Alaska are still unsettled. 5. Changing; uncertain. We called off our trip to the beach because of the unsettled weather. un tled (un set ld) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unsettled pronunciation (un set udPronouce udSndDir unsightly Not pleasant to look at; ugly. The park was covered with unsightly litter after the big picnic. un sight ly (un s ) adjective, unsightlier, unsightliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unsightly pronunciation (un s max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste unskilled 1. Not having special skills, training, or experience. An unskilled worker generally gets paid less than a skilled worker does. 2. Not needing special skills, training, or experience. The new factory will provide many unskilled jobs for the town. un skilled (un skild ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unskilled pronunciation (un skild udPronouce udSndDir unsound 1. Not strong or solid; not in good condition. That old wooden bridge is unsound. 2. Not based on truth or good judgment. My friends gave me unsound advice about buying this old bicycle. un sound (un sound ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unsound pronunciation (un sound udPronouce udSndDir unstable 1. Not firmly fixed; easily moved. The chair is unstable because one leg is broken. 2. Likely to change. A group of army officers tried to overthrow the unstable government of that country. un ble (un st l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unstable pronunciation (un st udPronouce udSndDir unsteady Not firm; shaky. This ladder is unsteady because it is not standing on level ground. I fought back my tears and answered in an unsteady voice. un stead y (un sted ) adjective, unsteadier, unsteadiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unsteady pronunciation (un sted udPronouce udSndDir unthinkable Not able to be thought about as possible. It is unthinkable that my friend could have lied to me. un think ble (un thing l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unthinkable pronunciation (un thing udPronouce udSndDir untie To loosen or undo; set free. I untied the ribbon on my birthday gift. They untied the dog as soon as they got home. un tie (un t ) verb, untied, untying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir untie pronunciation (un t udPronouce udSndDir until 1. Up to the time of. Wait until eight o clock before you call me. 2. Before. Tickets for the play are not available until Wednesday. Preposition. 1. Up to the time when. Wait here until I get back. 2. Before. We can t leave until we finish our chores. Conjunction. un til ( n til or un til ) preposition; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir until pronunciation n til or un til udPronouce udSndDir untold 1. Too great or too many to be counted or measured. An untold number of stars appeared in the clear night sky. 2. Not told. That secret will remain untold. un told (un t ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir untold pronunciation (un t udPronouce udSndDir unused 1. Not in use; not put to use. Put those books on the unused shelf in the bookcase. 2. Never having been used; new. I have an unused toothbrush I could give you. un used (un ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unused pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unusual Not usual, common, or ordinary; rare. It is very unusual for them not to want to go to a hockey game. un al (un l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unusual pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. From a lower to a higher place or position. I climbed up to the top of the ladder. 2. In, on, or at a higher place. They re spending the summer up in the mountains. 3. To a higher point or degree. My weight went up during the winter. 4. In or to an upright position. A kind person helped me up when I fell off my skateboard. 5. Out of bed. When did you get up this morning? 6. Entirely; completely. We used up our potatoes in the soup. Adverb. 1. At a higher point or degree. The price of food was up again this month. 2. Above the horizon. The sun is up. 3. Out of bed. They get up at six o clock. Adjective. 1. To or at a point further along or higher on. The spider climbed up the wall. Their house is up the block. 2. To or toward the source, interior, or upper part of. We paddled for hours up the river. Preposition. up to. 1. Doing or about to do. What are you up to? 2. Having the skill, training, power, or other qualities necessary for. I hope I m up to the difficult task that s been assigned to me. 3. Depending on; being the responsibility of. It s up to the governor to try to lower taxes in our state. up (up) adverb; adjective; preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom up to. 1. Doing or about to do. What are you up to? 2. Having the skill, training, power, or other qualities necessary for. I hope I m up to the difficult task that s been assigned to me. 3. Depending on; being the responsibility of. It s up to the governor to try to lower taxes in our state. pronunciation upheld Past tense and past participle of uphold. Look up uphold for more information. up held (up held ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir upheld pronunciation (up held udPronouce udSndDir unlimited Without any limits. This card will give you unlimited use of the town library. un ed (un lim i tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unlimited pronunciation (un lim i tid) udPronouce udSndDir unload 1. To take off or remove from a vehicle. The workers unloaded the cargo from the ship. 2. To remove a load from. We unloaded the car when we got home. 3. To remove ammunition from. The soldier unloaded the gun. un load (un l ) verb, unloaded, unloading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unload pronunciation (un l udPronouce udSndDir unlock 1. To open the lock of. This key will unlock the front door. 2. To make known. The detective unlocked the mystery of the missing car. un lock (un lok ) verb, unlocked, unlocking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unlock pronunciation (un lok udPronouce udSndDir unlucky 1. Not having good luck. The unlucky travelers were stranded when their car broke down for the third time. 2. Causing bad luck. Some people believe that thirteen is an unlucky number. un y (un luk ) adjective, unluckier, unluckiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unlucky pronunciation (un luk udPronouce udSndDir unmanned Without a human crew. The unmanned spacecraft landed on Mars. un manned (un mand ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unmanned pronunciation (un mand udPronouce udSndDir unmistakable Not capable of being mistaken; plain; clear. There was an unmistakable note of anger in the teacher s voice. un ble (un mis t l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unmistakable pronunciation mis t udPronouce udSndDir unnatural Going against or different from what is usual or normal in nature; not natural. The cat grew to an unnatural size. We all have unnatural smiles in the class photograph. un ral (un nach l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unnatural pronunciation (un nach udPronouce udSndDir unnecessary Not necessary; needless. It was unnecessary for you to repeat your question, because I heard it the first time. un y (un nes ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unnecessary pronunciation (un nes udPronouce udSndDir unofficial Not official. One of the spectators volunteered to act as the unofficial umpire for the game. un cial (un fish l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unofficial pronunciation fish udPronouce udSndDir unpack 1. To open and take things out of. I unpacked my suitcase when I got home. 2. To take out from a container or package. We unpacked glasses from the box. un pack (un pak ) verb, unpacked, unpacking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unpack pronunciation (un pak udPronouce udSndDir unpleasant Not pleasing; disagreeable. There was an unpleasant odor coming from the sewer. un pleas ant (un plez nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unpleasant pronunciation (un plez buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor unpopular Not generally liked or accepted. I am afraid I might be unpopular at my new school. The politician had a number of ideas that were unpopular with the voters. un lar (un pop r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unpopular pronunciation (un pop udPronouce udSndDir unprepared 1. Not ready; not prepared. I was unprepared for the test because I didn t have time to study. 2. Not prepared at an earlier time. Your class president gave an unprepared speech to our class. un pared (un pri p ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unprepared pronunciation pri p udPronouce udSndDir unreasonable udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not showing or using good sense; not reasonable. You are being unreasonable in wanting your own way all the time. 2. Too great. The prices at that restaurant were unreasonable. un ble (un r l or l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unreasonable pronunciation (un r l or un r unreliable Not to be trusted. That car is unreliable; you never know if it will start in the morning. un ble (un l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unreliable pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unrest A disturbed or discontented condition. There was political unrest in the country under the dictator s rule. un rest (un rest ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unrest pronunciation (un rest SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect unrest.wav udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A single person, thing, or group that is part of a larger group. That apartment building contains fifty units. 2. A fixed quantity or amount that is used as a standard of measurement. An hour is a unit of time. 3. A piece of equipment having a special purpose. The builder installed an air conditioning unit in the house. 4. The smallest whole number; one. nit ( nit) noun, plural units. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unitu pronunciation unite To bring or join together; make or become one. The two families were united by marriage. All the people in the country united in the battle against the enemy. nite ( ) verb, united, uniting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unite pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir United Kingdom The country that includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is also called Great Britain. United Kingdom United Nations An international organization that includes most of the countries of the world as its members. It was founded in 1945 to keep world peace. Its headquarters are in New York City. United Nations United States A country that has forty-nine states in North America and the state of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Washington, D. C. This country is also called the United States of America. United States buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud unity udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition of being one. The candidates expressed unity on foreign trade. 2. The condition of harmony. The goal of the United Nations is unity in the world. ) noun, plural unities.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unity pronunciation universal 1. Of, for, or shared by all. There was universal joy when the war ended. 2. Being everywhere; affecting everything. Disease is universal throughout the world. sal ( l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir universal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir universe udSndDir udPronouce Everything that exists, including the earth, the planets, the stars, and all of space. verse ( ) noun, plural universes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir universeC pronunciation word history Word History The word universe comes from a Latin word that means the whole world. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE university udSndDir udPronouce A school that is made up of one or more colleges. It also may have special schools that give training in many professions. ) noun, plural universities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir universitye pronunciation unjust Not fair or just. The lawyer complained that the judge s decision had been unjust. un just (un just ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unjust pronunciation (un just udPronouce udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor unkempt 1. Not combed or groomed. The campers were unkempt after several days in the woods. 2. Not neat, tidy, or clean. Your room is unkempt. un kempt (un kempt ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unkempt pronunciation (un kempt udPronouce udSndDir unkind Not kind; cruel. Your unkind remark hurt my feelings. un kind (un k ) adjective, unkinder, unkindest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unkind pronunciation (un k max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor unknown udSndDir udPronouce Not known; not familiar. That person s name is unknown to me. The sailors were shipwrecked on an unknown island. Adjective. A person or thing that is unknown. Noun. un known (un n ) adjective; noun, plural unknowns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unknown pronunciation (un n unless Except on the condition that. Unless you return the library books you have borrowed, you cannot borrow any more. un less (un les ) conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unless pronunciation (un les udPronouce udSndDir unlike udSndDir udPronouce 1. Different from. Unlike most of my friends, I enjoy dancing. 2. Not usual for. It is unlike you to be rude. Preposition. Not the same; different. A deer and a mouse are unlike animals. Adjective. un like (un l ) preposition; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unlike pronunciation (un l unlikely 1. Not likely or not probable. It is unlikely that it will rain today. 2. Not likely to succeed. The two friends had an unlikely plan for making money. un ly (un l ) adjective, unlikelier, unlikeliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unlikely pronunciation (un l udPronouce udSndDir unfold 1. To open or spread out something folded. Please unfold the tablecloth. 2. To make or become known gradually. The general unfolded a daring plan. We listened as the strange story unfolded. 3. To become open. The petals of the flowers unfolded. un fold (un f ) verb, unfolded, unfolding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unfold pronunciation (un f udPronouce udSndDir unfortunate 1. Not fortunate; unlucky. It was very unfortunate that their luggage was stolen during their vacation. 2. Not proper or suitable. The speaker offended the audience with an unfortunate joke about their town. Adjective. un nate (un f nit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unfortunate pronunciation (un f nit) udPronouce udSndDir unfriendly 1. Feeling or showing dislike; not friendly. We tried to get to know our new neighbors, but they were unfriendly to us. 2. Not pleasant or favorable. The Arctic is known for its cold, unfriendly climate. un friend ly (un frend ) adjective, unfriendlier, unfriendliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unfriendly pronunciation (un frend udPronouce udSndDir unhappy 1. Without happiness or joy; sad. My cousin is unhappy about having to move to a different town. 2. Not suitable. Red and green was an unhappy choice of colors for the living room. un py (un hap ) adjective, unhappier, unhappiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unhappy pronunciation (un hap max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion unhealthy Not having, showing, or giving good health; not healthy. Our best cow has been unhealthy this winter so her milk production has been lower than usual. Lack of exercise is unhealthy. un thy (un hel ) adjective, unhealthier, unhealthiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unhealthy pronunciation (un hel max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor unheard-of Not known or happening before; unknown. Before the use of jet planes, travel across the Atlantic in six hours was unheard-of. un heard-of (un h or un h ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unheard-of pronunciation (un h or un h udPronouce udSndDir A prefix that means one or single. Unicycle means a vehicle that has one wheel. unicorn udSndDir udPronouce An imaginary animal that looks like a white horse with a long pointed horn in the middle of its forehead. corn ( ) noun, plural unicorns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unicorn pronunciation unicycle udSndDir udPronouce A vehicle that has pedals and a seat like a bicycle but has only one wheel and no handlebars. It is used mostly by acrobats and other entertainers. cle ( l) noun, plural unicycles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unicycle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE uniform udSndDir udPronouce 1. Always the same; not changing. The plants in our greenhouse need to be kept at a uniform temperature. 2. Showing little or no difference; all alike. The houses on that street are of uniform design. Adjective. The special or official clothes that the members of a particular group wear. Soldiers, police officers, mail carriers, and students at some schools wear uniforms. Noun. un form ( ) adjective; noun, plural uniforms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uniform pronunciation unify To cause to be or feel like one thing; bring or join together; unite. Fear of being invaded unified the people of the small country. ) verb, unified, unifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unimportant Of no special value, meaning, or interest; not important. The newspaper didn t bother to print a story on the unimportant incident. It is unimportant what color the car is as long as it runs well. un tant (un nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unimportant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir union 1. A joining together of two or more people or things. The new town was formed by the union of three small villages. 2. Something formed by a joining together; confederation. The three countries formed a union to increase trade among them. 3. the Union. a. The United States of America. b. The states that stayed loyal to the federal government during the Civil War. 4. A group of workers joined together to protect their interests and improve their working conditions. un ion ( n) noun, plural unions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir union pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Union of Soviet Soc. . . Republ The official name for Soviet Union. Look up Soviet Union for more information. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics unique Not having an equal; being the only one of its kind. Being the first person to set foot on the moon was a unique achievement. nique ( ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unique pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unison udSndDir udPronouce In unison. Making the same sounds or movements at the same time. The students recited the poem in unison. The acrobats did two cartwheels in unison. son ( n or n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unison pronunciation n or word history Word History The word unison goes back to two Latin words meaning and sound. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE 1. To loosen something that is fastened or tied. This is a hard knot to undo. Let me help you undo the package. 2. To do away with; wipe out. The storm undid the farmer s hard work. 3. To bring to ruin; destroy. Nasty rumors finally undid the politician. un do (un d ) verb, undid, undone, undoing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (un d udPronouce udSndDir undoing Ruin or the cause of ruin. Carelessness on the test was the student s undoing. un ing (un d ing) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undoing pronunciation (un d udPronouce udSndDir undone Not finished or done. I left the last question on the test undone. un done (un dun ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undone pronunciation (un dun udPronouce udSndDir undone Past participle of undo. The mistakes we make can often be undone. Look up undo for more information. un done (un dun ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undone pronunciation (un dun udPronouce udSndDir undress To take clothes off. The tired child undressed and went to bed. un dress (un dres ) verb, undressed, undressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undress pronunciation (un dres udPronouce udSndDir undying Without an end; lasting forever; eternal. The monarchs had the undying loyalty of their subjects. un ing (un d ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undying pronunciation (un d udPronouce udSndDir unearth 1. To dig up out of the earth. The dog unearthed a bone it had buried. 2. To search for and find; discover. My grandparents unearthed some old family photographs in the attic. un earth (un ) verb, unearthed, unearthing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unearth pronunciation The man unearthed a skeleton. :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir uneasy 1. Worried; nervous; restless. My parents were uneasy about my staying out so late. I finally dropped off into an uneasy sleep. 2. Embarrassed or awkward. The speaker s rude remark was followed by an uneasy silence in the group. un y (un ) adjective, uneasier, uneasiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uneasy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor unemployed Not having a job; out of work. The closing of the factory left many people unemployed. un ployed (un em ploid ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unemployed pronunciation em ploid udPronouce udSndDir unemployment 1. The condition of being without a job. The workers unemployment ended when the closed factory opened again. 2. The number of people who are without a job. Unemployment has risen this year. un ment (un em ploi nt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unemployment pronunciation em ploi udPronouce udSndDir unequal 1. Not the same; uneven. We complained that the cake was divided into unequal pieces. The sleeves of the sweater are of unequal length. 2. Not well matched; unfair. When the older children played the younger children in football, it was an unequal contest. un qual (un l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unequal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir uneven 1. Not straight, smooth, or regular. The hem of the dress was uneven. The car bounced along the uneven road. 2. Being an odd number. 1, 3, and 5 are uneven. 3. Not well matched; unfair. There was no way our team could win the uneven contest. 4. Not always the same; changing. Our school plays were uneven in quality. un ven (un n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uneven pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unexpected Coming or happening without warning; not expected. The train was late because of an unexpected delay. un ed (un ek spek tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unexpected pronunciation ek spek udPronouce udSndDir unfair Not fair or just. The older child had an unfair advantage over the younger child in the fight. un fair (un f ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unfair pronunciation (un f udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor unfamiliar 1. Not well known or easily recognized; strange. The handwriting on the envelope is unfamiliar to me. 2. Not acquainted. The librarian was unfamiliar with the book I wanted. un iar (un r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unfamiliar pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unfeeling Not feeling or showing sympathy; without pity. Only someone who is unfeeling would make such nasty remarks about poor people. un ing (un f ling) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unfeeling pronunciation (un f ling)# udPronouce udSndDir undersea Lying, done, or used below the surface of the sea. The wreck of the sunken ship was found during an undersea exploration. un sea (un or un ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undersea pronunciation or un udPronouce udSndDir undershirt udSndDir udPronouce A shirt with short sleeves or no sleeves that is worn under a person s outer clothing. un shirt (un ) noun, plural undershirts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undershirt5 pronunciation underside udSndDir udPronouce The bottom side or surface of something. The bird had brown wings and a red underside. un side (un ) noun, plural undersides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underside pronunciation understand 1. To get the meaning of; comprehend. I didn t understand the teacher s question. 2. To know very well. My parents understand French because they lived for a time in France. 3. To be in sympathy or agreement with. The two friends are very close and understand each other completely. 4. To be told; hear; learn. I understand that you hope to go to college. 5. To take as a fact; assume. I understand that I can return the tickets before the game and get my money back. un stand (un r stand ) verb, understood, understanding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir understand pronunciation r stand udPronouce udSndDir understanding udSndDir udPronouce 1. A grasping of the meaning of something; knowledge. You have a good understanding of arithmetic. 2. Opinion; belief; conclusion. It was my understanding that we would meet at three o clock. 3. Sympathy or agreement. My parents always show understanding when I bring them my problems. The two friends reached an understanding that ended their quarrel. Noun. Feeling or showing sympathy. The teacher gave the nervous student an understanding look. Adjective. un stand ing (un r stan ding) noun, plural understandings; adjective.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir understanding pronunciation r stan ding)Up understood Past tense and past participle of understand. I understood the meaning of the poem. Look up understand for more information. un stood (un ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir understood pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir undertake 1. To try to do; start. The explorers planned to undertake a journey over the mountain ridge. 2. To agree to do; accept as a duty. I will undertake the care of my sick grandparents. un take (un ) verb, undertook, undertaken, undertaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undertake pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir undertaker udSndDir udPronouce A person whose job is arranging funerals and preparing dead people for burial. un er (un r) noun, plural undertakers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undertakerI pronunciation undertook udSndDir udPronouce Past tense of undertake. The company undertook to deliver the merchandise in two weeks. Look up undertake for more information. un took (un ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undertook pronunciation undertow udSndDir udPronouce A strong current just below the surface of a body of water, such as a river or the ocean. It usually moves in a different direction than the surface current moves, and it can pull swimmers away from shore or safe swimming areas. un tow (un ) noun, plural undertows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undertow pronunciation underwater udSndDir udPronouce Lying, used, or done below the surface of the water. An underwater tunnel connected the island and the mainland. The book had photographs of underwater plants. Adjective. Below the surface of the water. I like to swim underwater. Adverb. un ter (un r) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underwater+ pronunciation underwear Clothing worn under a person s outer clothing; underclothes. un wear (un ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underwear pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion embarras underweight Having less than the normal or needed weight. The child was a little underweight after being sick. un weight (un ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underweight pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir underwent Past tense of undergo. I underwent an operation to remove my tonsils. Look up undergo for more information. un went (un r went ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underwent pronunciation r went udPronouce udSndDir undid Past tense of undo. I undid the laces of my shoes. Look up undo for more information. un did (un did ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undid pronunciation (un did udPronouce udSndDir undisturbed Not disturbed or bothered. The baby was undisturbed by the noise. un turbed (un dis t ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undisturbed pronunciation dis t udPronouce udSndDir undecided 1. Not having one s mind made up. I am still undecided about what I would like for my birthday. 2. Not yet settled. The result of the school election is still undecided. un ed (un did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undecided pronunciation did){ udPronouce udSndDir under udSndDir udPronouce 1. In or to a place lower than; beneath; below. I found the paper under a pile of books. 2. Less than. The book cost under five dollars. 3. Subject to or affected by the authority or guidance of. My cousin studied painting in Paris under a famous artist. 4. According to. Under the new rules, the swimming pool is open five nights a week. 5. During the reign or rule of. Under the last king and queen, the country grew rich and powerful. Preposition. In or into a position lower than something. The canoe went under when it reached the rapids. Adverb. un der (un r) preposition; adverb.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir under pronunciation underbrush Bushes and other plants growing under big trees in a forest or woods. un brush (un r brush ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underbrush pronunciation r brush udPronouce udSndDir underclothes udEmotion embarras udSndDir udPronouce Clothing worn under a person s outer clothing; underwear. un clothes (un ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underclothes pronunciation or un buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras underdeveloped 1. Not fully or properly developed. Lack of proper exercise can lead to underdeveloped muscles. 2. Behind other countries in economic growth or development. The rich country sent aid to the underdeveloped country. un oped (un r di vel pt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underdeveloped pronunciation r di vel udPronouce udSndDir underdog udSndDir udPronouce A person or group that is thought most likely to lose, as in a contest or game. Our school team started the tournament as the underdog but won the championship. un dog (un ) noun, plural underdogs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underdog pronunciation underfoot 1. In the way. The baby s toys are always underfoot. 2. Beneath the feet; on the ground. Because of the rain it was wet underfoot. un foot (un ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underfoot pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir undergo To go through; experience. The street will undergo repairs during the summer months. The early settlers of America had to undergo many hardships. un go (un ) verb, underwent, undergone, undergoing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undergo pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir undergone Past participle of undergo. The patient has undergone surgery and is now recovering. Look up undergo for more information. un gone (un ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undergone pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir underground udSndDir udPronouce 1. Below the earth s surface. The workers built an underground passage for the subway. 2. Secret; hidden. The spies belonged to an underground organization. Adjective. 1. A place below the earth s surface. 2. A group working in secret. The underground in the country continued to fight against the government. Noun. 1. Below the earth s surface. Moles live underground. 2. In or into hiding. The outlaws went underground because the police were looking for them. Adverb. un ground (un r ground for adjective and adverb; un r ground for noun) adjective; noun, plural undergrounds; adverb.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underground pronunciation r ground for adjective and adverb; un r ground for noun) undergrowth Small plants growing under large trees in a forest; underbrush. un growth (un ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir undergrowth pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir underhanded Not open and honest; secret and unfair. The newspaper accused the candidate of using underhanded methods to be elected. un handed (un r han did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underhanded pronunciation r han did)E udPronouce udSndDir underline To draw a line under. The teacher underlined the words that I had spelled wrong on the test. un line (un ) verb, underlined, underlining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underline pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir underneath udSndDir udPronouce In or to a place or position lower than; under; beneath. The ball rolled underneath the chair. Preposition. In a place or position below. Pack the records on top and the books underneath. Adverb. un neath (un ) preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underneath pronunciation underpass udSndDir udPronouce A section of road that goes under a bridge or another road. un pass (un r pas ) noun, plural underpasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underpass pronunciation r pas underprivileged Lacking the advantages or rights that other people have, usually because one is poor. un leged (un r priv lijd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir underprivileged pronunciation r priv lijd) udPronouce udSndDir unaware Not knowing or realizing; not aware. We were unaware that the road ahead was closed. un ware (un ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unaware pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unbearable Not able to be tolerated or endured. The icy water of the lake was unbearable. un ble (un b l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unbearable pronunciation (un b udPronouce udSndDir max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor unbecoming 1. Not flattering or attractive; not becoming. Hats are unbecoming on some people. 2. Not suitable or proper. Such childish behavior is unbecoming for someone of your age! un ing (un bi kum ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unbecoming pronunciation bi kum udPronouce udSndDir unbelievable 1. Hard to believe. The child told an unbelievable story about seeing a ghost. 2. Remarkable; amazing. The circus acrobats did unbelievable tricks. un ble (un l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unbelievable pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unbreakable Not able to be broken or not easily broken. These plastic plates are unbreakable. un break ble (un br l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unbreakable pronunciation (un br udPronouce udSndDir unbroken udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not broken. I dropped my glasses, but luckily they were unbroken. 2. Not interrupted. We drove through miles of unbroken desert. The football team has had an unbroken series of victories. 3. Not beaten; not surpassed. The athlete s swimming record is still unbroken. 4. Not weakened or tamed. The rider could not handle the unbroken horse. un ken (un br n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unbroken pronunciation (un br n)s ha uncanny 1. Strange and mysterious. We heard uncanny sounds coming from the deserted house. 2. Remarkable; extraordinary. You have an uncanny ability to know what other people are thinking. un ny (un kan ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uncanny pronunciation (un kan udPronouce udSndDir uncertain 1. Not known for sure; not certain. It is still uncertain whether our team will win the game. 2. Not dependable; changing. The weather was uncertain, so we canceled the picnic. un tain (un s n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uncertain pronunciation (un s udPronouce udSndDir unchanged Not changed. The patient s condition was unchanged. un changed (un ch ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unchanged pronunciation (un ch udPronouce udSndDir uncle udSndDir udPronouce 1. The brother of one s mother or father. 2. The husband of one s aunt. un cle (ung l) noun, plural uncles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uncle pronunciation uncomfortable udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Causing discomfort or uneasiness. That chair is hard and uncomfortable. An uncomfortable situation arose when unexpected guests arrived at dinner time. 2. Feeling discomfort. I am uncomfortable in these tight shoes. un ble (un kum l or un kumf l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uncomfortable pronunciation (un kum l or un kumf max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor uncommon Unusual; rare. That bird is uncommon in this part of the country. un mon (un kom n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uncommon pronunciation (un kom udPronouce udSndDir unconcerned Not interested, troubled, or worried; not concerned. The neighbors were unconcerned that their dog had trampled our flower bed. un cerned (un ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unconcerned pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unconscious 1. Not conscious. I was knocked unconscious when I fell out of the tree and hit my head. 2. Not knowing; not aware. They were unconscious of how sloppy they looked. 3. Not done on purpose. I made an unconscious mistake when I called you by the wrong name. un scious (un kon s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unconscious pronunciation (un kon udPronouce udSndDir unconstitutional Not in keeping with the constitution of a state or country. The Supreme Court declared the new state law unconstitutional. un al (un kon sti t l or un kon sti t l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unconstitutional pronunciation kon sti t l or un kon sti t udPronouce udSndDir uncover 1. To take away the cover from. The cook uncovered the pan. 2. To discover; make known. The detective uncovered some new clues. un er (un kuv r) verb, uncovered, uncovering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir uncover pronunciation (un kuv udPronouce udSndDir tyrannosaurus udSndDir t\t16 udPronouce Tf220 A huge dinosaur that lived in North America in prehistoric times. It walked upright on its hind feet. ty rus (ti ran s) noun, plural tyrannosauruses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tyrannosaurus pronunciation (ti ran tyranny udSndDir t\t16 udPronouce Tf221 The unjust use of power; harsh or cruel government. The people rose up against the dictator s tyranny. tyr ny (tir ) noun, plural tyrannies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tyranny pronunciation tyrant udEmotion frustrat udSndDir t\t16 udPronouce Tf222 A person who uses power in a cruel or unjust way. The king was a tyrant who put anyone who disagreed with him in prison. ty rant (t nt) noun, plural tyrants.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tyrants pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udSndDir udPronouce The twenty-first letter of the alphabet. u, U ( ) noun, plural u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udder udSndDir udPronouce A sac that hangs from the underside of certain female animals, especially cows, goats, ewes, and mares. It contains the glands that make milk. Each gland is connected to a nipple where a baby animal can nurse. ud der (ud r) noun, plural udders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udder pronunciation Uganda A country in central Africa. ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Uganda pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. Not nice or pleasing to look at. That is an ugly painting. 2. Unpleasant; offensive. My classmate started an ugly rumor about me. 3. Likely to cause trouble or harm. Dark clouds told us that an ugly storm was coming. 4. Bad-tempered; cross. I am in an ugly mood today. ug ly (ug ) adjective, uglier, ugliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste ukulele udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce A small guitar that has four strings. It is played by plucking the strings. ) noun, plural ukuleles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ukulele pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle ultimate 1. Coming at the end; final. The ultimate cost of building that highway was 40 million dollars. 2. Most basic; original. Hard work was the ultimate cause of the student s success in school. ul mate (ul mit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ultimate pronunciation mit) udPronouce udSndDir umbrella udSndDir udPronouce A circular piece of cloth or plastic stretched on a framework that can be folded up when the umbrella is not needed. An umbrella is used to give protection from the rain or sun. um la (um brel ) noun, plural umbrellas.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir umbrella pronunciation (um brel word history Word History The word umbrella comes from the Italian word for this device. The Italian word came from a Latin word meaning shade shadow. :PHYSSIZE WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE umpire udSndDir udSndEffect umpire.wav udPronouce A person who rules on plays in baseball or certain other sports. Noun. To act as an umpire of. My neighbor will umpire our softball game on Saturday. Verb. um pire (um r) noun, plural umpires; verb, umpired, umpiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir umpire pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE A prefix that means: 1. The opposite of; not. Unexpected means not expected. Unemployment means the opposite of employment. 2. To do the opposite of. Unlock means to do the opposite of lock. An abbreviation for United Nations. unable Not having the power or skill to do something; not able. I was unable to reach the top shelf. un ble (un l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unable pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir unaccented Not accented. In the word the is unaccented. un ed (un ak sen tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unaccented pronunciation (un ak sen tid) udPronouce udSndDir unanimous udSndDir udPronouce In or showing total agreement. The family was unanimous in wanting to go on a picnic. My friend was elected club president by a unanimous vote. mous ( s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir unanimous pronunciation word history Word History The word unanimous comes from a Latin word that means of one mind. When people are unanimous about something, they have all made up their minds in the same way about it. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE twinge udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm234 A sudden, sharp pain. I felt a twinge in my sore ankle when I stood up. twinge (twinj) noun, plural twinges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twinge pronunciation (twinj) twinkle udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm235 To shine with flashes of light. Stars seem to twinkle in the sky at night. The child s eyes twinkled with laughter. Verb. A flash of light or brightness. We saw the twinkle of the city lights in the distance. Noun. twin kle (twing l) verb, twinkled, twinkling; noun, plural twinkles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twinkle pronunciation (twing twirl To spin around quickly. A drum majorette twirled a baton at the head of the parade. The dancers twirled around the floor. twirl (tw rl) verb, twirled, twirling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twirl pronunciation udPronouce Tm236 udSndDir t\t15 twist udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm237 1. To wind or turn around something. The dog s chain was twisted around the tree. The road twisted around the mountain. 2. To change the natural or usual shape of. Anger twisted the child s face. 3. To change the meaning of; distort. If you argue, don t twist the words of your opponent. 4. To hurt a part of the body by turning it suddenly or too far. I twisted my ankle when I slipped off the ladder. Verb. A turn or bend in something. I can t straighten this twist in the wire. Noun. twist (twist) verb, twisted, twisting; noun, plural twists.....Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twist pronunciation (twist) twister udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf216 A dark, whirling column of wind; tornado. twist er (twis r) noun, plural twisters.. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twister pronunciation (twis twitch To move or pull with a sudden jerk or tug. The rabbit s nose twitched. twitch (twich) verb, twitched, twitching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twitch pronunciation (twich) udPronouce Tf217 udSndDir t\t15 twitter udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm238 1. A series of short, light, chirping sounds made by a bird or birds. We heard the twitter of birds 2. A nervous or excited state. Everyone was in a twitter on the last day of school. Noun. To make short, light, chirping sounds. The sparrows twittered in the trees. Verb. twit ter (twit r) noun, plural twitters; verb, twittered, twittering...G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twitter pronunciation (twit udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tc126 One more than one; 2. Other words that sound like this are to and too. two (t ) noun, plural twos; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Postal abbreviation for Texas. tycoon udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf218 A wealthy, powerful businessman or businesswoman. ty coon (t ) noun, plural tycoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tycoon pronunciation tying Present participle of tie. This string is good for tying packages. Look up tie for more information. ty ing (t ing) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tying pronunciation udPronouce Tm239 udSndDir t\t15 udSndDir t\t16 udPronouce Tc127 1. A group of things that are alike or have the same qualities; kind. A collie is a type of dog. 2. Small pieces of metal with raised letters or numbers on their surfaces. Type is coated with ink and pressed onto paper in printing. 3. Printed or typewritten letters or numbers. Noun. To write with a typewriter. I typed a letter to my friend at college. Verb. type (t p) noun, plural types; verb, typed, typing.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation typewriter udSndDir t\t16 udSndEffect typewrtr.wav udPronouce Tm240 A machine with keys for each letter of the alphabet, for numbers, and for punctuation marks. When you press a key, the letter is printed on a piece of paper. type er (t r) noun, plural typewriters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir typewriter pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE typhoon udSndDir t\t16 udPronouce Tf219 A tropical storm with violent winds. Typhoons occur in the western Pacific Ocean. ty phoon (t ) noun, plural typhoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir typhoon pronunciation word history Word History The word typhoon is derived from two words in the Chinese language that mean great wind. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow $ :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE typical Showing the qualities or characteristics of a certain type. A typical movie lasts about ninety minutes. It s typical for me to sleep late on Saturday morning. typ cal (tip l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir typical pronunciation udPronouce Tm241 udSndDir t\t16 tyrannical Of or like a tyrant; cruel or unjust. The tyrannical dictator was hated by the citizens of the country. ty cal (ti ran l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tyrannical pronunciation (ti ran udPronouce Tm242 udSndDir t\t16 turtle udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm228 1. An animal with a low, wide body covered by a hard, rounded shell. A turtle can pull its head, legs, and tail into its shell for protection. Turtles are reptiles. They live on land and in water. 2. A small triangle that appears on a computer monitor when the computer language LOGO is used. tur tle (t noun, plural turtles...... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turtle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE turtleneck udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf210 A sweater or other garment with a high collar that fits snugly around the neck and is usually worn turned down. tur neck (t l nek ) noun, plural turtlenecks....! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turtleneckW pronunciation l nek udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tc123 A long, pointed tooth that sticks out of each side of the mouth in certain animals. Elephants and walruses have tusks. tusk (tusk) noun, plural tusks.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tusk= pronunciation (tusk) :PHYSSIZE tusks tutor udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf211 A teacher who gives private lessons to a pupil. When I was sick for three months, I had a tutor at home. Noun. To teach privately; act as a tutor. The college student made extra money by tutoring French. I ll tutor you in arithmetic. Verb. tu tor (t r or t r) noun, plural tutors; verb, tutored, tutoring..... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tutor pronunciation r or t word history Word History The word tutor comes from a Latin word meaning defender guardian. Later, in some English universities, the word tutor was used for a graduate responsible for a younger student. From this meaning came the sense of a private teacher. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Television. We watched TV for an hour. tweed udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm229 A rough, wool cloth woven with two or more colors of yarn. tweed (tw d) noun, plural tweeds.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tweed pronunciation tweezers A small instrument with two prongs. It is used for plucking out hairs or for picking up tiny objects. tweez ers (tw rz) plural noun.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tweezers pronunciation udPronouce Tf212 udSndDir t\t15 twelfth udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm230 Next after the eleventh. Adjective; noun. One of twelve equal parts; 1/12. Noun. twelfth (twelfth) adjective; noun, plural twelfths.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twelfth pronunciation (twelfth) twelve udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm231 Two more than ten; 12. twelve (twelv) noun, plural twelves; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twelve pronunciation (twelv) twentieth udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm232 Next after the nineteenth. Adjective; noun. One of twenty equal parts; 1/20. Noun. twen eth (twen ith) adjective; noun, plural twentieths.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twentieth pronunciation (twen ith) twenty udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm233 Two times ten; 20. twen ty (twen ) noun, plural twenties; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twenty pronunciation (twen twice Two times. I rang the doorbell twice. Twenty is twice as much as ten. twice (tw s) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twice pronunciation udPronouce Tf213 udSndDir t\t15 udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tc124 A small branch of a tree or other woody plant. We gathered dry twigs to start a campfire. twig (twig) noun, plural twigs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (twig) twilight The time just after sunset or just before sunrise when there is a soft, hazy light. twi light (tw ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twilight pronunciation udPronouce Tf214 udSndDir t\t15 udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tc125 One of two children or animals born at the same time to the same mother. Some twins look exactly alike. Noun. 1. Being a twin. Those two are twin sisters. Twin lambs were born to our sheep. 2. Being identical or very much alike. Look at the twin mountain peaks. Adjective. twin (twin) noun, plural twins; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twinQ pronunciation (twin) twine udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf215 A strong string made of two or more strands twisted together. Noun. To wind or coil one thing around another. Ivy twined around the gate post. A ribbon was twined through the lace. Verb. twine (tw n) noun, plural twines; verb, twined, twining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir twine pronunciation turban udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm222 A long scarf that is wound around the head and worn like a hat. tur ban (t n) noun, plural turbans.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turban pronunciation turbine udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf202 An engine that is run by a stream of gas or liquid moving against the blades or vanes of a rotating wheel. tur bine (t bin or t n) noun, plural turbines..../ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turbine pronunciation bin or t udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tc121 The surface layer of the soil, including the tangled plant roots that make it like a mat. turf (t rf) noun.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation turkey udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm223 A large North American bird with black and brown feathers and a tail shaped like a fan. tur key (t ) noun, plural turkeys.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turkey% pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Turkey udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm224 A country in western Asia and southeastern Europe. Tur key (t ) noun.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Turkey pronunciation Turkish The language of Turkey. Noun. Of or having to do with Turkey, its people, or their language. Adjective. Turk ish (t kish) noun; adjective.. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Turkish pronunciation kish) udPronouce Tf203 udSndDir t\t15 turmoil udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf204 Great confusion or disorder. The airport was in turmoil during the snowstorm. tur moil (t moil) noun.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turmoil pronunciation moil) udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tc122 1. To move or cause to move around in a circle or part of a circle; rotate or revolve. The earth turns. The key turned in the lock. Power from the car engine turns the wheels. 2. To go or make go a certain or different way. The driver turned the car left at the corner. Turn the pancakes over. Let s turn to the next question. 3. To change or cause to change in nature or condition. Leaves turn brown in the fall. In the fairy tale, the frog turned into a prince. 4. To have or cause to have different feelings. Our neighbors turned against us when our dog kept chasing their cat. 5. To make or become sick. My stomach turned when the roller coaster went down the big hill. Verb. 1. A movement around in a circle or part of a circle. I had to make a quick turn to catch the ball. 2. A change in position or direction. Make a left turn at the corner. There is a sharp turn in the road ahead. 3. A time, occasion, or chance at something. It s the pitcher s turn at bat. Noun. to turn down. 1. To reject or refuse. I decided to turn down the invitation. 2. To reduce the volume, intensity, or flow of. Turn down your radio. to turn in. 1. To turn and go in; enter. Turn in when you get to the next driveway. 2. To give or return. The teacher asked us to turn in our tests. 3. To go to bed. I think I ll turn in early tonight. to turn off. To cause to stop flowing or operating. Please turn off the water. to turn on. To cause to flow or to operate. Turn the gas on in the oven. Turn on the lamp in the den. to turn out. 1. To produce. The machine turns out fifty copies per minute. 2. To come; assemble; show up. A large crowd turned out for the game. 3. To end or result. How did the movie turn out? 4. To cause to stop operating. Turn out the lights before you leave. to turn up. 1. To appear unexpectedly. The sweater I had misplaced turned up at school. 2. To discover or be discovered. The police turned up new evidence in the case. 3. To increase the volume, intensity, or flow of. I ll turn up the music. turn (t rn) verb, turned, turning; noun, plural turns.......... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to turn down. 1. To reject or refuse. I decided to turn down the invitation. 2. To reduce the volume, intensity, or flow of. Turn down your radio. to turn in. 1. To turn and go in; enter. Turn in when you get to the next driveway. 2. To give or return. The teacher asked us to turn in our tests. 3. To go to bed. I think I ll turn in early tonight. to turn off. To cause to stop flowing or operating. Please turn off the water. to turn on. To cause to flow or to operate. Turn the gas on in the oven. Turn on the lamp in the den. to turn out. 1. To produce. The machine turns out fifty copies per minute. 2. To come; assemble; show up. A large crowd turned out for the game. 3. To end or result. How did the movie turn out? 4. To cause to stop operating. Turn out the lights before you leave. to turn up. 1. To appear unexpectedly. The sweater I had misplaced turned up at school. 2. To discover or be discovered. The police turned up new evidence in the case. 3. To increase the volume, intensity, or flow of. I ll turn up the music. pronunciation turnip udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf205 A round, white or yellow vegetable that is the root of a certain plant. tur nip (t nip) noun, plural turnips.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turnip pronunciation turnout udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf206 A gathering of people for a certain purpose. There was a poor turnout at the football game because of the rain. turn out (t ) noun, plural.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turnout pronunciation turnpike udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf207 A highway with more than two lanes and no intersections or stoplights. Turnpikes are used for fast travel between cities. turn pike (t ) noun, plural turnpikes.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turnpikeO pronunciation turnstile udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm225 A revolving gate or movable bar at an exit or entrance. People pass through a turnstile one at a time. turn stile (t ) noun, plural turnstiles.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turnstile pronunciation turntable udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm226 A round platform that turns things around. Phonographs have turntables that turn the records. turn ble (t l) noun, plural turntables.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turntable pronunciation turpentine A liquid that is mixed with paints and other substances to make them thinner. tur tine (t ) noun.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turpentine pronunciation udPronouce Tf208 udSndDir t\t15 turquoise udEmotion mylist udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tf209 1. A greenish blue mineral used as a gem. 2. A greenish blue color. Noun. Having the color turquoise. Adjective. tur quoise (t kwoiz or t koiz) noun, plural turquoises; adjective..... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turquoise pronunciation kwoiz or t koiz) :PHYSSIZE working with turquoise max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist turret udEmotion light udSndDir t\t15 udPronouce Tm227 1. A small tower on a building. Some castles have turrets at each corner. 2. A structure on top of a military tank or ship that holds guns or cannons. tur ret (t it) noun, plural turrets...... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir turret pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt :PHYSSIZE turrets udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tc117 A bunch of hair, grass, threads, or other things that grows or is fastened together at one end and is loose at the other. The bird had a tuft of feathers on its head. tuft (tuft) noun, plural tufts.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tufte pronunciation (tuft) udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tc118 To give a pull on something. The little child tugged at my sleeve to get my attention. The horses tugged the heavy wagon. Verb. A hard pull. Suddenly I felt a tug on the fishing line. Noun. tug (tug) verb, tugged, tugging; noun, plural tugs..... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tug) tugboat udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm216 A small, powerful boat that is used to push or pull barges and other boats. The tugboat guided the ocean liner into its berth. tug boat (tug ) noun, plural tugboats....3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tugboat pronunciation (tug :PHYSSIZE tuition udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm217 Money paid for instruction or teaching. Some students take part-time jobs to help pay for their tuition at college. tu tion (t n or t n) noun, plural tuitions....S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tuition pronunciation n or t tulip udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf197 A flower that is shaped like a cup. The plant that it grows on is also called a tulip. Tulips grow from bulbs. tu lip (t lip or t lip) noun, plural tulips....) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tulip pronunciation lip or t :PHYSSIZE tumble udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm218 1. To fall in a helpless or clumsy way. When our sled tipped over, we tumbled down the icy hill. 2. To roll or toss about. We could hear the pail tumbling around in the trunk of the car. 3. To do somersaults, handsprings, or similar feats. Verb. A fall. The skater slipped on the ice and took a tumble. Noun. tum ble (tum l) verb, tumbled, tumbling; noun, plural tumbles....... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tumble pronunciation (tum tumbler udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm219 1. An acrobat who does somersaults or other stunts. 2. A tall glass for drinking. Use the blue tumbler for juice. tum bler (tum r) noun, plural tumblers...... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tumbler pronunciation (tum tumbleweed udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf198 A bushy plant that grows in the deserts and plains of western North America. In the autumn, the tumbleweed breaks off from its roots and is blown about by the wind. tum weed (tum ) noun, plural tumbleweeds.. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tumbleweed pronunciation (tum tumor udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf199 A group of cells in the body that grow much faster than normal cells. tu mor (t r or t r) noun, plural tumors.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tumor pronunciation r or t udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tc119 A large fish found in warm seas all over the world. It is used for food. tu na (t ) noun, plural tuna or tunas.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tundra udEmotion maglass udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm220 A huge plain with no trees that lies in arctic regions. tun dra (tun ) noun, plural tundras.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tundra% pronunciation (tun max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tc120 1. A series of musical tones that form a pleasing, easily remembered unit; melody. We hummed the tune when we couldn t remember the words. 2. A song. The band played a few popular tunes. 3. The right pitch or key. The old piano was out of tune. 4. Agreement or harmony. The opinions expressed by the speaker were not in tune with modern ideas. Noun. To adjust a musical instrument so that it plays notes of the right pitch. I learned how to tune my guitar. Verb. tune (t n or t n) noun, plural tunes; verb, tuned, tuning......... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation n or t tunic udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf200 1. A piece of clothing that looks like a shirt and reaches to the knees. 2. A short jacket that fits closely. Tunics are often worn as part of a military or police uniform. tu nic (t nik or t nik) noun, plural tunics......w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tunic pronunciation nik or t Tunisia udEmotion maglass udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf201 A country in northern Africa. Tu sia (t or t ) noun.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Tunisia pronunciation or t buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass tunnel udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm221 A long passage built underneath the ground or water or through a mountain. There is a tunnel under the river. Noun. To make a tunnel under or through something. The dog tunneled under the fence and got loose. Verb. tun nel (tun l) noun, plural tunnels; verb, tunneled, tunneling..... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tunnel pronunciation (tun trustworthy udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm213 Able to be trusted; reliable. I told my secret to a trustworthy friend. trust thy (trust ) adjective.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trustworthy pronunciation (trust trusty udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm214 Capable of being trusted or relied on. My trusty watch never failed me. trust y (trus ) adjective, trustier, trustiest.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trusty pronunciation (trus truth udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf191 1. Something that is true. They taught their children to tell the truth. 2. The quality of being true, honest, or sincere. My friend s criticisms were painful, but there was some truth in them. truth (tr th) noun, plural truths...... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir truth pronunciation truthful udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf192 Telling the truth. I gave a truthful answer to my parent s question. truth ful (tr l) adjective.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir truthful pronunciation udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tc112 1. To make an effort to do something; attempt. I tried moving the box alone, but it was too heavy. Please try not to be late in arriving at the theater. 2. To make a test of. Try the bicycle s brakes before you start down the hill. 3. To examine a person accused of a crime in a court of law. The accused person was tried for robbery and found guilty. 4. To put a strain on; tax. The long wait at the airport tried my patience. Verb. An effort or attempt. I hit the target with an arrow on my third try. Noun. to try on. To put on to test the fit or appearance. When I tried on the shoes, I found that they were tight. to try out. 1. To demonstrate one s skill or ability in order to show that one is suitable or fit. Are you going to try out for the basketball team? 2. To test. My parents tried out the new car before they bought it. try (tr ) verb, tried, trying; noun, plural tries....... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to try on. To put on to test the fit or appearance. When I tried on the shoes, I found that they were tight. to try out. 1. To demonstrate one s skill or ability in order to show that one is suitable or fit. Are you going to try out for the basketball team? 2. To test. My parents tried out the new car before they bought it. pronunciation tryout udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf193 A test to see if a person can do something well. Tryouts for parts in the new play will be held this afternoon. try out (tr ) noun, plural tryouts.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tryoutG pronunciation T-shirt udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf194 A light, knit undershirt or outer shirt with short sleeves and no collar. This word is sometimes spelled tee shirt. T-shirt (t ) noun, plural T-shirts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir T-shirt pronunciation An abbreviation for teaspoon. tsunami udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf195 A huge, powerful ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake or a volcanic eruption on the floor of the ocean. A tsunami can destroy buildings and kill people. It is sometimes called a tidal wave. tsu mi (ts ) noun, plural tsunamis.......... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tsunami pronunciation udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tc113 1. A large open container used for taking a bath; bathtub. 2. A round container used to hold butter, honey, or other foods. tub (tub) noun, plural tubs...... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tub) udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tc114 A very large brass musical instrument that has a deep, mellow tone. tu ba (t or t ) noun, plural tubas.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tuba= pronunciation or t udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tc115 1. A hollow piece of glass, rubber, plastic, or metal in the shape of a long pipe, used to carry liquids or gases. A garden hose is a long tube. 2. Something that is like a tube in shape or use. A tunnel is a tube. 3. A container of soft metal or plastic from which the contents are removed by squeezing. Tubes are used for holding toothpaste, shampoo, and other products. tube (t b or t b) noun, plural tubes....? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tubeo pronunciation b or t tuberculosis udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf196 A disease that is caused by bacteria and usually affects the lungs. tu sis (t sis or sis) noun... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tuberculosisw pronunciation sis or ty udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tc116 1. To push or fold the edge or ends of something in place. I tucked my shirt in. 2. To put into a hidden, safe, or covered space. There is a wasp s nest tucked under the eaves. Verb. A fold sewed in a piece of clothing to make it fit better or to decorate it. Let s make a tuck in the waist of the coat. Noun. tuck (tuk) verb, tucked, tucking; noun, plural tucks....... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tuk) Tues. An abbreviation for Tuesday. Tues. Tuesday udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm215 The third day of the week. Tues day (t or t or t or t ) noun, plural Tuesdays.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Tuesday pronunciation or t or t or t word history Word History Tuesday comes from the Old English word meaning s day. Tiw was the pagan English god of war. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE tropical Having to do with or found in the tropics. Most monkeys live in tropical forests. The heat last summer felt tropical. trop cal (trop l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tropical pronunciation (trop udPronouce Tf184 udSndDir t\t13 tropics A region of the earth that is near the equator. It is always warm in the tropics. trop ics (trop iks) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tropics pronunciation (trop iks)# SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Tm206 udSndEffect tropics.wav udSndDir t\t13 udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tc110 1. The gait of an animal that is faster than a walk. In a graceful trot, the horse circled the ring. 2. A slow run; jog. I headed for school at a trot. Noun. 1. To move or ride at a trot. The horse trotted toward the stable. 2. To run slowly; jog. The little children trotted after the grown-ups. Verb. trot (trot) noun, plural trots; verb, trotted, trotting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (trot) trouble udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tf185 1. A difficult or dangerous situation. The people in the valley will be in serious trouble if the dam breaks. 2. Extra work or effort. We all went to a lot of trouble to make this dinner a success. 3. A cause of difficulty. The trouble with your plan is that it will take too much time. Noun. 1. To disturb or make uncomfortable. Does your headache still trouble you? 2. To cause someone to make an extra effort. May I please trouble you for a glass of water? Verb. trou ble (trub l) noun, plural troubles; verb, troubled, troubling.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trouble pronunciation (trub max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor trough udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm207 A long, deep, narrow box or other container to hold food for animals. trough (tr f) noun, plural troughs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trough pronunciation f)SndD trousers A piece of clothing that reaches from the waist to the ankles and covers each leg separately; pants. trou sers (trou rz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trousers pronunciation (trou udPronouce Tm208 udSndDir t\t14 trout udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm209 A fish that lives in fresh water. Some trout have speckles on their bodies. trout (trout) noun, plural trout or trouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trout pronunciation (trout) :PHYSSIZE trowel udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf186 1. A tool with a flat blade that is used for spreading and smoothing wet plaster, cement, or a similar substance. 2. A tool that is shaped like a small scoop. It is used for digging. trow el (trou l) noun, plural trowels.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trowel pronunciation (trou truce udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf187 A short stop in fighting. A truce is agreed to by both sides, who then sometimes try to reach a peace agreement. truce (tr s) noun, plural truces.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir truce pronunciation word history Word History The word truce comes from a Middle English word meaning agreement. The Middle English word comes from an Old English word meaning faithful. In a truce, both sides must be faithful to their agreement. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE truck udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm210 A large motor vehicle that is made to carry heavy loads. Some trucks are open in the back and some are closed. Noun. To move something by truck. When we moved, we trucked all our furniture to the new house. Verb. truck (truk) noun, plural trucks; verb, trucked, trucking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir truck pronunciation (truk) trudge udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf188 To walk slowly and with effort. The tired hikers trudged up the hill. Verb. A slow, tiring walk. The campers had a long trudge back to their camp. Noun. trudge (truj) verb, trudged, trudging; noun, plural trudges.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trudge pronunciation (truj) 1. Agreeing with the facts; not false, wrong, or made-up. The movie was based on a true story. Everything they said was true. 2. Faithful to someone or something; loyal. A true friend will always try to help you. 3. Genuine; real. The koala is not a true bear. true (tr ) adjective, truer, truest.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Tc111 udSndDir t\t14 truly In a real, genuine, or honest way; sincerely. I am truly sorry I forgot to call you. tru ly (tr ) adverb.. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir truly pronunciation udPronouce Tf189 udSndDir t\t14 trumpet udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm211 1. A brass musical instrument. A trumpet is made up of a long tube coiled into a loop with a flared end. 2. A sound like the sound made with a trumpet. The cry of an elephant is called a trumpet. Noun. To make a sound like a trumpet. The elephant trumpeted loudly. Verb. trum pet (trum pit) noun, plural trumpets; verb, trumpeted, trumpeting...9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trumpet pronunciation (trum pit)9 :PHYSSIZE trunk udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tf190 1. The main stem of a tree. The branches grow out from the trunk. 2. A large, sturdy box used for carrying and storing things. 3. The covered space in an automobile where things are stored and carried. 4. The long snout of an elephant. 5. trunks. Short pants. Trunks are worn by men and boys for swimming and other sports. 6. The main part of the human body, apart from the legs, arms, and head. trunk (trungk) noun, plural trunks.......... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trunk pronunciation (trungk) trust udSndDir t\t14 udPronouce Tm212 1. To believe to be true, honest, or reliable. We should not have trusted the weather report. I trust you to keep this secret. 2. To feel sure; hope or expect confidently. I trust that you will enjoy this movie. Verb. 1. A belief that someone or something is true, honest, or reliable; confidence. I have complete trust in your ability to direct the school play. 2. The care or keeping of someone or something. The neighbor s dog was left in my trust for the week. Noun. trust (trust) verb, trusted, trusting; noun....... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trust pronunciation (trust) tripe The stomach walls of the ox and certain other grazing animals used for food. tripe (tr p) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tripe pronunciation udPronouce Tm197 udSndDir t\t13 triple 1. Made up of three parts. Three movies were shown in a special triple feature. 2. Three times as much or as many. The capital is triple the size of our town. Adjective. To make or become three times as much or as many. The population of our state tripled in ten years. Verb. tri ple (trip l) adjective; verb, tripled, tripling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir triple pronunciation (trip udPronouce Tm198 udSndDir t\t13 triplet udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tf178 One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother. tri plet (trip lit) noun, plural triplets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir triplet pronunciation (trip lit)l tripod udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm199 A stand with three legs used to hold up a telescope or some other instrument. The camera was mounted on a tripod. tri pod (tr ) noun, plural tripods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tripod? pronunciation triumph udEmotion enthusia udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tf179 1. A great success or victory. The discovery of a polio vaccine was a medical triumph. 2. Great happiness caused by success or victory. The winning runner shouted in triumph at the finish line. Noun. To succeed or win. Our soldiers triumphed over the enemy. Verb. tri umph (tr umf) noun, plural triumphs; verb, triumphed, triumphing.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir triumph pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia triumphant Successful or victorious. Our team was triumphant in the game. tri phant (tr nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir triumphant pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The team is triumphant. udPronouce Tm200 udSndDir t\t13 trivial Of little or no importance. When you tell a story, leave out the trivial details. triv al (triv l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trivial pronunciation (triv udPronouce Tf180 udSndDir t\t13 Past tense and a past participle of tread. We trod home after a day of shopping. Someone had trod on the radish seedlings. Look up tread for more information. trod (trod) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (trod)E udPronouce Tc109 udSndDir t\t13 trodden A past participle of tread. The path through the woods was well trodden. Look up tread for more information. trod den (trod n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trodden pronunciation (trod udPronouce Tm201 udSndDir t\t13 troll To fish with a line that is moving, usually by dragging it behind a moving boat. troll (tr l) verb, trolled, trolling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir troll pronunciation udPronouce Tm202 udSndDir t\t13 troll udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tf181 A dwarf or giant in stories who lives underground or in a cave. troll (tr l) noun, plural trolls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir troll pronunciation trolley udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tf182 1. A small wheel that moves along an overhead wire and picks up electricity to run a streetcar, train, or bus. 2. A kind of streetcar that runs on tracks and gets its power from a trolley. trol ley (trol ) noun, plural trolleys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trolley pronunciation (trol :PHYSSIZE trombone udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tf183 A brass musical instrument. A trombone is made up of two long, U-shaped tubes. The pitch is changed by sliding one of the tubes back and forth. trom bone (trom b or trom n) noun, plural trombones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trombone pronunciation (trom b or trom troop udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm203 1. A group of persons doing something together. A troop of ten volunteers cleaned the park. 2. troops. Soldiers. The enemy troops surrendered. 3. A group of soldiers on horseback or in vehicles. Noun. To walk or march in a group. When recess was over, the students trooped back into the classroom. Verb. troop (tr p) noun, plural troops; verb, trooped, trooping.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir troop pronunciation trooper udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm204 A police officer. The state trooper patrolled the highway. troop er (tr r) noun, plural troopers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trooper pronunciation trophy udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm205 A cup, small statue, or other prize given to someone for winning a contest or race or doing something outstanding. The captain of the basketball team accepted the championship trophy. tro phy (tr ) noun, plural trophies.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trophy pronunciation )ciat tribe udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm187 A group of people who have the same ancestors, social customs, and other characteristics. There are many Native American tribes. tribe (tr b) noun, plural tribes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tribe pronunciation tribesman udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tf175 A member of a tribe. tribes man (tr n) noun, plural tribesmen (tr SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tribesman pronunciation tributary udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm188 A river or stream that flows into a larger river. The Tennessee River is a main tributary of the Ohio River. trib y (trib ) noun, plural tributaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tributary pronunciation (trib tribute udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm189 Something done or given to show thanks or respect. The statue was a tribute to the soldiers who had died in the war. trib ute (trib t) noun, plural tributes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tribute pronunciation (trib triceratops udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tf176 A dinosaur that had a long horn over each eye, a short horn on its snout, and a bony collar over the back of its head. tri tops (tr tops ) noun, plural triceratopses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir triceratops pronunciation tops trick udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm190 1. An action done to fool or cheat someone. 2. A clever or skillful act. The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat and did many other tricks. 3. A joke or prank. On Halloween, children play tricks and ask for treats. Noun. To fool or cheat with a trick. We tried to trick the teacher into letting us leave early. Verb. trick (trik) noun, plural tricks; verb, tricked, tricking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trick pronunciation (trik) trickle udSndDir t\t13 udSndEffect trickle.wav udPronouce Tm191 To flow or fall drop by drop or in a thin stream. The rain trickled down the window. Verb. A small flow or thin stream. There was a trickle of milk down the side of the carton. Noun. trick le (trik l) verb, trickled, trickling; noun, plural trickles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trickle pronunciation (trik SoundButton SBButtonShadow $ :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE tricky 1. Using or marked by tricks. The magician could do some tricky things with cards. 2. Hard in an unexpected way; needing careful handling. The last question on the test was tricky and needed much thought. trick y (trik ) adjective, trickier, trickiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tricky pronunciation (trik udPronouce Tm192 udSndDir t\t13 tricycle udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm193 A vehicle with two wheels in the back and one in front. It is moved by pedaling and steered with handlebars. tri cle (tr l) noun, plural tricycles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tricycleA pronunciation tried Past tense and past participle of try. I tried to reach the top shelf. Have you tried this new breakfast cereal? Look up try for more information. tried (tr d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tried pronunciation udPronouce Tm194 udSndDir t\t13 trifle udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tf177 Something that is small in amount or importance. One twin is just a trifle taller than the other. Noun. To treat something in a careless way. Don t trifle with the camera. Verb. tri fle (tr l) noun, plural trifles; verb, trifled, trifling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trifle pronunciation trigger udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm195 A small lever that is pulled or pressed to shoot a gun. Noun. To start or cause something. A spark from a campfire triggered the forest fire. Verb. trig ger (trig r) noun, plural triggers; verb, triggered, triggering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trigger pronunciation (trig udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tc106 1. To cut away or remove parts to make something neat and orderly. Please trim the hedge evenly. 2. To add ornaments or decorations to. They trimmed the gym with red and white balloons. Verb. 1. Something that decorates or ornaments. I put white lace trim on the curtains. 2. A good, fit condition. Noun. trim (trim) verb, trimmed, trimming; noun, plural trims. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (trim) trimming udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tm196 1. Something used as a decoration or ornament. The dress had velvet trimming on the sleeves. 2. trimmings. Things that usually go with something. We had roast turkey, stuffing, and all the trimmings. trim ming (trim ing) noun, plural trimmings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trimming pronunciation (trim ing)pron udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tc107 1. A group of three persons or things. 2. A musical piece written for three singers or musicians. tri o (tr ) noun, plural trios. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trio' pronunciation udSndDir t\t13 udPronouce Tc108 The act of traveling or going from one place to another. The bus ride was a long, slow trip. Noun. 1. To catch one s foot on something and stumble or fall. I tripped on the edge of the rug. 2. To cause someone to stumble or fall. The wire on the floor might trip someone. 3. To make or cause to make a mistake. I tripped up on the third question of the test. Verb. trip (trip) noun, plural trips; verb, tripped, tripping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (trip) treatment udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm178 1. The way something or someone is treated. That scratched record has had rough treatment. 2. The care or medicine used to help cure a sick or injured person. Rest was the recommended treatment. treat ment (tr nt) noun, plural treatments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treatment pronunciation treaty udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm179 A formal agreement between countries. A treaty was signed to end the war. trea ty (tr ) noun, plural treaties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treaty' pronunciation udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tc105 A plant with a single main stem or trunk that is made up of solid, woody tissue. Trees have branches and leaves at a distance above the ground. Noun. To chase up a tree. The dog treed the squirrel. Verb. tree (tr ) noun, plural trees; verb, treed, treeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation trellis udEmotion light udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm180 A frame of crossed strips of wood or metal for a plant to grow on. trel lis (trel is) noun, plural trellises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trellis pronunciation (trel :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt tremble 1. To shake with cold, fear, weakness, or anger. The wet kitten trembled. We trembled at the sound of thunder. 2. To move or vibrate. The building trembled from the explosion. trem ble (trem l) verb, trembled, trembling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tremble pronunciation (trem udPronouce Tm181 udSndDir t\t12 tremendous Very large or great; enormous. A tremendous clap of thunder shook the house. tre dous (tri men s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tremendous pronunciation (tri men udPronouce Tf170 udSndDir t\t12 tremor udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm182 A shaking or trembling. Earthquakes cause tremors in the earth. trem or (trem r) noun, plural tremors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tremor pronunciation (trem trench udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm183 A long, narrow ditch. The soldiers fought from trenches in the battlefield. trench (trench) noun, plural trenches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trench pronunciation (trench) trend udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm184 A direction or course that seems to be followed; tendency. There is a trend toward higher prices in this country. trend (trend) noun, plural trends. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trend pronunciation (trend) trespass udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf171 To go on another person s property without permission. The swimmers trespassed on the private beach. Verb. A sin. Noun. tres pass (tres s or tres ) verb, trespassed, trespassing; noun, plural trespasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trespass pronunciation (tres s or tres trestle udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm185 A framework used to hold up a railroad bridge or other raised structure. tres tle (tres l) noun, plural trestles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trestle pronunciation (tres A prefix that means having or involving three. A triangle is a figure with three sides. trial udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf172 1. The examination of a person accused of a crime in a court of law. 2. A trying or testing of something. 3. A test of someone s strength, patience, or faith; hardship. The cold winter was a trial for the Pilgrims. tri al (tr l) noun, plural trials. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trial pronunciation triangle udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf173 1. A figure or object with three sides and three angles. 2. A musical instrument made of a metal bar bent in the shape of a triangle. A triangle sounds like a bell when it is hit. tri gle (tr l) noun, plural triangles.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir triangle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE triangular Having to do with or like a triangle. The tent had a triangular shape. tri lar (tr r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir triangular pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Tf174 udSndDir t\t12 udEmotion maglass tribal Having to do with a tribe. We studied African tribal customs. trib al (tr l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tribal pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a tribal gathering udPronouce Tm186 udSndDir t\t13 trapeze udEmotion enthusia udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf164 A short bar hung between two ropes, used by acrobats. tra peze (tra p ) noun, plural trapezes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trapeze pronunciation (tra p buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia trapper udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm169 A person who traps wild animals for their fur. trap per (trap r) noun, plural trappers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trapper pronunciation (trap trash Unwanted things that are to be thrown away. We cleared the garage of old newspapers and other trash. trash (trash) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trash pronunciation (trash) udPronouce Tm170 udSndDir t\t12 travel udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf165 1. To go from one place to another; make a trip. We traveled through England. 2. To pass or move from one point to another. Sound travels in waves. Verb. 1. The act of traveling. Camels are used for desert travel. 2. travels. A long trip or series of trips; journeys. Noun. trav el (trav l) verb, traveled, traveling; noun, plural travels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir travel pronunciation (trav word history Word History The word travel comes from a similar English word that means to work hard or labor. This word came from an old French word meaning both to labor to journey. The meaning of travel became limited to the work of getting from one place to another. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE traveler udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm171 A person who travels. trav er (trav r) noun, plural travelers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir traveler pronunciation (trav trawl udEmotion light udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm172 A strong net that is shaped like a bag. Trawls are dragged slowly over the ocean bottom to catch fish. Noun. To fish with a trawl. Verb. trawl (tr l) noun, plural trawls; verb, trawled, trawling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trawl pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tc104 A flat, open container with a low rim, used to carry or display things. Waiters often carry food on large trays. tray (tr ) noun, plural trays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tray+ pronunciation treacherous 1. Betraying one s country or friends; disloyal. The treacherous soldier gave the army s secret plans to the enemy. 2. Full of danger; hazardous. Many ships have sunk in those treacherous waters. treach ous (trech s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treacherous pronunciation (trech max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Tf166 udSndDir t\t12 udEmotion mylist treachery udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm173 A breaking or betraying of trust; disloyal behavior. treach y (trech ) noun, plural treacheries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treachery pronunciation (trech tread udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm174 1. To go on foot; walk. It felt good to tread the sand barefoot. 2. To step heavily; trample. The dog trod on the flowers and broke their stems. Verb. 1. The way or sound of walking; footstep. I listened for the letter carrier s tread. 2. The outer, grooved surface of a tire. The tread on those old tires is worn. 3. The horizontal part of a step in a staircase. Noun. tread (tred) verb, trod, trodden or trod, treading; noun, plural treads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tread pronunciation (tred)Pr treadmill udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm175 A device turned by animals or persons walking on moving steps or on a belt formed into a loop. Treadmills produce motion to run machines, raise water from wells, and perform other tasks. tread mill (tred ) noun, plural treadmills.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treadmill pronunciation (tred treason The betraying of one s country by helping an enemy. Giving the army s battle plans to the enemy was an act of treason. trea son (tr n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treason pronunciation udPronouce Tf167 udSndDir t\t12 treasure udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf168 Money, jewels, or other things that are valuable. A chest of gold coins was part of the pirates treasure. Noun. To think of as being of great value or importance; cherish. We treasure the memory of our grandparents. Verb. treas ure (trezh r) noun, plural treasures; verb, treasured, treasuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treasure% pronunciation (trezh treasurer udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm176 A person responsible for taking care of the money of a club or business. treas er (trezh r) noun, plural treasurers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treasurer pronunciation (trezh treasury udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm177 1. The money or other funds of a business, government, or other group. The club paid for a party out of its treasury. 2. Treasury. A department of the government in charge of the country s finances. treas y (trezh ) noun, plural treasuries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treasury pronunciation (trezh treat udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf169 1. To behave toward or deal with in a certain way. The principal treated the student fairly. 2. To talk or write about; consider or discuss. The Sunday paper treats the week s sports events in detail. 3. To give medical care to. The doctor treated my burned hand with an ointment. 4. To subject to a process. You can treat cloth with a chemical to make it waterproof. 5. To pay for the entertainment of another person. I will treat you to the movie. Verb. Something that is a special pleasure. Going to the circus was a treat. Noun. treat (tr t) verb, treated, treating; noun, plural treats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir treat pronunciation transit udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf156 1. The act of passing across or through; movement from one place to another. The sun makes a transit across the sky each day. 2. The act of carrying things from one place to another. The fresh tomatoes were damaged in transit. 3. A system for carrying passengers on subway, buses, and other public vehicles. trans it (tran sit or tran zit) noun, plural transits.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transit pronunciation (tran sit or tran transition udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf157 A change or movement from one place or condition to another. I made a smooth transition to the new school. tran tion (tran zish n) noun, plural transitions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transitionG pronunciation (tran zish transitive verb A verb that has a direct object. In the sentence I put jam on the bread, is a transitive verb and is its direct object. tran tive verb (tran si tiv or tran zi tiv) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transitive verb pronunciation (tran si tiv or tran zi tiv) max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce Tm162 udSndDir t\t11 udEmotion enthusia translate To say in or change into another language. The class had to translate the story from English to French. trans late (trans l ) verb, translated, translating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir translate pronunciation (trans l udPronouce Tm163 udSndDir t\t11 translation udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm164 A changing of a speech or piece of writing into another language. We read an English translation of the Spanish story. trans tion (trans l n) noun, plural translations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir translation pronunciation (trans l translucent Allowing some light to pass through. The frosted glass is translucent. trans cent (trans l nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir translucent pronunciation (trans l udPronouce Tm165 udSndDir t\t11 transmission udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf158 1. The act of sending or passing from one person or place to another. Insects cause the transmission of some diseases. 2. The broadcasting of radio or television waves. 3. A series of gears in an automobile that causes power to be transferred from the engine to the wheels. trans sion (trans mish n) noun, plural transmissions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transmission pronunciation (trans mish transmit 1. To send, pass, or cause to go from one person or place to another. A telegraph system transmits messages across long distances. 2. To send out signals by radio or television. That station transmits the news twenty-four hours a day. trans mit (trans mit ) verb, transmitted, transmitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transmit pronunciation (trans mit udPronouce Tf159 udSndDir t\t12 transmitter udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm166 A device that sends out radio or television signals. trans ter (trans mit r) noun, plural transmitters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transmitter pronunciation (trans mit transom udEmotion mylist udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf160 A small window above a door or another window. tran som (tran m) noun, plural transoms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transom pronunciation (tran max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist transparent udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm167 1. Allowing light to pass through so that things on the other side can be clearly seen. The lenses in eyeglasses are transparent. 2. Easy to understand; obvious. That excuse is a transparent lie. trans ent (trans p nt or trans par nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transparent pronunciation (trans p nt or trans par transplant udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf161 1. To take from one place and put in another. We transplanted the bush from the front yard to the backyard. 2. To transfer skin or an organ from one person or animal to another. trans plant (trans plant ) verb, transplanted, transplanting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transplant pronunciation (trans plant transport udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tf162 1. To bring or carry from one place to another. The new automobiles were transported across the ocean by ship. 2. To fill with joy or some other strong emotion. The powerful music transported us. Verb. 1. The act of transporting. Trucks are used for the transport of vegetables from farms to markets. 2. A ship or airplane used to carry people or freight. Noun. trans port (trans p for verb; trans rt for noun) verb, transported, transporting; noun, plural transports. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transport pronunciation (trans p for verb; trans rt for noun) transportation The act or means of carrying or moving something from one place to another. A bicycle provides my transportation to school. trans tion (trans n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transportation pronunciation (trans udPronouce Tf163 udSndDir t\t12 udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tc103 1. A device that catches animals that step into or on it. 2. A trick used to catch a person or get a person to do something not intended. The lawyer s question was a trap to get the witness to tell the truth. Noun. To catch in a trap. The hunter trapped the tiger in a pit covered with branches. Verb. trap (trap) noun, plural traps; verb, trapped, trapping.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trapi pronunciation (trap)t15 trapdoor udSndDir t\t12 udPronouce Tm168 A door in a ceiling or floor. trap door (trap ) noun, plural trapdoors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trapdoor pronunciation (trap tragedy udEmotion udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf146 1. A serious story or play about great misfortunes, usually with a sad ending. 2. A sad or dreadful event; disaster. The explosion in the coal mine was a great tragedy. trag dy (traj ) noun, plural tragedies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tragedy pronunciation (traj max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE tragic 1. Having to do with serious stories about great misfortunes. A tragic hero is a great person who fails or dies in a noble way. 2. Very sad or dreadful. The plane crash was a tragic accident. trag ic (traj ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tragic pronunciation (traj udPronouce Tf147 udSndDir t\t11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion trail udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm156 1. A path through an area that is wild or not lived in. The hikers followed the trail through the woods. 2. A mark, scent, or path made by a person or animal. The hunters followed the bear s trail. 3. Something that follows along behind. The jet left a trail of smoke in the sky. Noun. 1. To follow behind. The children trailed the parade. 2. To follow the scent or path of. The photographer trailed the family of deer. 3. To drag or be dragged behind. My long robe trailed along the floor. 4. To be behind or losing in a game or contest. Our team trailed by ten points. Verb. trail (tr l) noun, plural trails; verb, trailed, trailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trail pronunciation trailer udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm157 A vehicle that is pulled by a car or a truck. Some trailers are used to carry goods, and some are made for people to live in. trail er (tr r) noun, plural trailers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trailer pronunciation train enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir t\t11 udSndEffect train.wav udPronouce Tf148 1. A line of railroad cars connected together. Some trains carry passengers; other trains carry only freight. 2. A group of people, animals, or vehicles traveling together in a long line. A train of mules carried supplies over the mountains. 3. A connected series of events, ideas, or parts. It was hard for me to follow the writer s train of thought. 4. A part of a dress or robe that trails on the ground behind the person who wears it. The bride s gown had a long train. Noun. 1. To teach to behave, think, or grow up in a certain way; bring up. The parents trained their children to respect the rights of others. 2. To teach how to do something; instruct. We trained the dog to stay in the yard. 3. To get ready for something by practicing, exercising, or learning how. Boxers have to train for a fight. 4. To make something grow or go a certain way. We trained the vine to cover the fence. Verb. train (tr n) noun, plural trains; verb, trained, training. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir train pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE training udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm158 1. Teaching; education. The sergeant took charge of the training of the new soldiers. 2. The state of being in good physical condition. The football players stayed in training by practicing every day. train ing (tr ning) noun, plural trainings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir training pronunciation ning) trait udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf149 A quality of a person or animal; characteristic. Bravery is a necessary trait for a firefighter. trait (tr t) noun, plural traits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trait pronunciation traitor udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf150 A person who does something to harm his or her own country or friends; one who betrays a group or cause. The traitors gave secrets to the enemy. trai tor (tr r) noun, plural traitors.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir traitor pronunciation tramp udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm159 1. To walk or step heavily. Don t tramp on the flowers! 2. To travel on foot; walk or hike. They spent the day tramping through the woods. Verb. 1. A person who wanders from place to place and has no home or job. The tramp went to the farmer s door and asked for food. 2. The sound of a heavy step. We heard the tramp of the soldiers marching down the street. Noun. tramp (tramp) verb, tramped, tramping; noun, plural tramps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tramp pronunciation (tramp) trample To step on heavily and crush. Do not trample the new grass. tram ple (tram l) verb, trampled, trampling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trample pronunciation (tram udPronouce Tf151 udSndDir t\t11 trampoline udEmotion enthusia udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf152 A piece of canvas attached by springs to a metal frame. People do tumbling exercises on trampolines. tram line (tram or tram ) noun, plural trampolines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trampoline pronunciation (tram or tram :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia tranquil Free from noise or disturbance; calm; peaceful. tran quil (trang l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tranquil pronunciation (trang buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Tf153 udSndDir t\t11 udEmotion mylist transfer udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm160 To move from one person or place to another. Next year we have to transfer to a new school. Verb. 1. A move from one person or place to another. The secretary hoped for a transfer to the company s main office in New York. 2. A ticket that lets a person change from one bus, train, or plane to another without paying more money. Noun. trans fer (trans f or trans r for verb; trans r for noun) verb, transferred, transferring; noun, plural transfers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transferS pronunciation (trans f or trans r for verb; trans r for noun)} transform To change in shape, appearance, or nature. The yellow paint transformed the dark room into a bright one. trans form (trans f ) verb, transformed, transforming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transform pronunciation (trans f udPronouce Tm161 udSndDir t\t11 transfusion udEmotion maglass udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf154 The transfer of one person s blood to another person. trans sion (trans f n) noun, plural transfusions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transfusion pronunciation (trans f max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass transistor udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf155 A very small electronic device that controls the electric current in television sets, radios, computers, and other equipment. tran tor (tran zis r) noun, plural transistors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir transistor[ pronunciation (tran zis toxic Having to do with or caused by a poison; poisonous. Those factories no longer dump toxic wastes in the river. tox ic (tok sik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toxic pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Tm148 udSndDir t\t11 udEmotion disguste udEmotion enthusia udSndDir t\t11 udSndEffect toy.wav udPronouce Tc102 Something for a person to play with. A doll, a kite, and a ball are toys. Noun. To handle in a careless way; play with. I was nervous and toyed with the button on my jacket. Verb. toy (toi) noun, plural toys; verb toyed, toying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (toi) SoundButton SBButtonShadow $ :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia trace udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf142 A small bit or sign left behind showing that something was there. They found pieces of pottery and other traces of an old village when digging in the field. Noun. 1. To follow the trail, course, or path of. The explorers traced the river to its source. The police trace missing persons. 2. To copy by following lines seen through a piece of thin paper. I traced the map so that my copy would be exact. 3. To study or describe thoroughly, step by step. The book traces the history of science. Verb. trace (tr s) noun, plural traces; verb, traced, tracing.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trace pronunciation track udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm149 1. A mark or marks left by a person, animal, or object as it moves over a surface. We saw deer tracks in the snow. The tire tracks on the road showed where the car had skidded. 2. A path, race course, or other trail. The horses raced around the track. 3. A group of sports events held at a running track; track and field. 4. A set of rails on which trains move. Noun. 1. To follow the marks, path, or course of. The dogs tracked the fox. The scientists tracked the flight of the missile on their radar screens. 2. To make marks on something. I tracked mud on the carpet. Verb. track (trak) noun, plural tracks; verb, tracked, tracking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir track pronunciation (trak) track and field A group of sports events that includes running, jumping, and throwing contests. track and field tract udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm150 1. A piece of land; area. There is a tract of wooded land for sale near our house. 2. A group of parts or organs in the body that work together. The stomach and the intestines are part of the digestive tract. tract (trakt) noun, plural tracts.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tract pronunciation (trakt) traction The grip that a moving object has on a surface. Traction keeps a car wheel or a rock climber s shoe from slipping. trac tion (trak n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir traction pronunciation (trak udPronouce Tf143 udSndDir t\t11 tractor udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm151 A vehicle with heavy tires or tracks. Tractors are used to pull heavy loads over rough ground. trac tor (trak r) noun, plural tractors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tractor pronunciation (trak :PHYSSIZE trade udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm152 1. The business of buying and selling goods; commerce. The United States engages in much foreign trade. 2. The giving of one thing in return for something else. The farmers made a trade of milk for eggs. 3. A kind of job or work. I hope to work in the building trade some day. Noun. 1. To buy or sell as a business. At the stock exchange, people trade in stocks and bonds. 2. To give one thing in return for something else. I ll trade you three of my pictures for two of yours. Let s trade seats. Verb. trade (tr d) noun, plural trades; verb, traded, trading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trade pronunciation trademark udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf144 A picture, word, or mark that a manufacturing company uses on its product. Only a trademark s owner may use it legally. trade mark (tr ) noun, plural trademarks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trademark pronunciation trader udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tf145 A person who buys and sells things as a business. trad er (tr r) noun, plural traders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir trader pronunciation trading post A store set up in a frontier region where people get food and supplies in exchange for things like hides or furs. trading post tradition udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm153 1. The practice of passing down customs, beliefs, or other knowledge from parents to their children. 2. A custom or belief that is passed on in this way. tra tion (tr dish n) noun, plural traditions.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tradition pronunciation dish traditional According to tradition. Turkey is the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. tra al (tr dish l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir traditional pronunciation dish udPronouce Tm154 udSndDir t\t11 traffic 1. Automobiles, airplanes, ships, or people moving along a route. There is heavy traffic during holiday weekends. 2. A buying and selling of goods; trade. The police work to stop traffic in illegal guns. Noun. To buy or sell; deal. The store manager was trafficking in stolen goods. Verb. traf fic (traf ik) noun; verb, trafficked, trafficking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir traffic pronunciation (traf SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Tm155 udSndEffect traffic.wav udSndDir t\t11 traffic light A device for directing the flow of vehicles or pedestrians through streets or highways. It has a red, amber, or green light or a combination of these. traffic light totem udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf135 An animal, plant, or object that is the symbol of a family or a clan. Certain North American Indians carved these symbols on poles that stood outside their homes. to tem (t m) noun, plural totems. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir totem pronunciation totem pole A pole carved or painted with symbols that are called totems. totem pole :PHYSSIZE toucan udEmotion maglass udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf136 A bird that has a heavy body, a very large beak, and colorful feathers. Toucans are found in tropical America. tou can (t kan) noun, plural toucans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toucanK pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass touch udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf137 1. To put a hand or other part of the body on or against something. I touched the hot stove and burned my finger. 2. To bring something against something else. The camper touched the match to the paper to start the fire. 3. To come or be in contact. Our hands touched. 4. To affect a person s feelings or emotions; move. I was touched that my friend remembered my birthday. Verb. 1. The sense by which a person becomes aware of things by putting a part of the body on or against them. People can often recognize objects by touch, even without seeing them. 2. The act of touching. The balloon burst at the touch of a pin. 3. A small amount; little bit. The salad needs a touch of pepper. 4. Communication between people. My best friend and I keep in touch by telephone. Noun. touch (tuch) verb, touched, touching; noun, plural touches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir touch pronunciation (tuch) touchdown udSndDir t\t10 udSndEffect touchdwn.wav udPronouce Tf138 1. A score made in football by carrying the ball across the other team s goal line. It counts six points. 2. The act or moment of landing an aircraft or spacecraft. touch down (tuch ) noun, plural touchdowns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir touchdown pronunciation (tuch SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE touching Stirring or affecting a person s feelings. My family s reunion was a touching experience. touch ing (tuch ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir touching pronunciation (tuch udPronouce Tf139 udSndDir t\t10 tough 1. Not easy to break, cut, or damage; strong. Canvas is a tough cloth. 2. Able to put up with difficulty, strain, or hardship. The pioneers had to be tough. 3. Rough; violent. Let s stay away from those tough kids. 4. Hard to deal with or do; demanding. Clearing the field for planting was a tough job. 5. Not giving in easily; stubborn. This cleaning fluid removes the toughest stains. tough (tuf) adjective, tougher, toughest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tough pronunciation (tuf) udPronouce Tm143 udSndDir t\t10 udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce A trip or journey in which many places are visited or many things are seen. Noun. To travel in or through a place. Verb. tour (t r) noun, plural tours; verb, toured, touring.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tourist udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf140 A person who is traveling for pleasure or to learn about other places. tour ist (t ist) noun, plural tourists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tourist pronunciation tournament udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf141 A series of contests between two or more people or teams. People from all over the world met for the chess tournament. tour ment (t nt or t nt) noun, plural tournaments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tournament pronunciation nt or t tourniquet udEmotion light udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tm144 Something, such as a bandage twisted snug with a stick, used to stop bleeding by putting pressure on a blood vessel. tour quet (t ni kit) noun, plural tourniquets.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tourniquet_ pronunciation ni kit) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt To pull or drag behind. The tugboat towed the barge up the river. Another word that sounds like this is toe. tow (t ) verb, towed, towing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Tc100 udSndDir t\t10 toward or towards udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tm145 1. In the direction of. The puppy ran toward the house. 2. In regard to; concerning; about. The nurse showed great kindness toward the patients. 3. Near in time; shortly before. The snow stopped toward morning. to ward or to wards (t or t or t rdz) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toward or towards pronunciation or t rd; t or t towel udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tm146 A piece of paper or cloth that is used for wiping or drying something. Noun. To wipe or dry with a towel. The swimmers toweled off quickly. Verb. tow el (tou l) noun, plural towels; verb, toweled, toweling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir towel pronunciation tower udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tm147 A tall, narrow building or structure. The castle had a tower at each corner. Noun. To rise high up in the air. The skyscraper towered above the city. Verb. tow er (tou r) noun, plural towers; verb, towered, towering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tower pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir t\t11 udPronouce Tc101 An area with buildings where people live and work. It is usually larger than a village but smaller than a city. town (toun) noun, plural towns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (toun) torch udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf128 1. A flaming light that can be carried in the hand. 2. A tool that has a hot flame, used to burn through or soften metal. torch (t rch) noun, plural torches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir torch pronunciation :PHYSSIZE A torch burns during the Olympic Games. Past tense of tear. I tore my pants. Look up tear for more information. tore (t r) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir t\t10 torment udEmotion udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf129 To cause someone great pain or suffering. Mosquitoes tormented us all night. Verb. Great pain or suffering. Bad burns can cause torment. Noun. tor ment (t r ment for verb; t ment for noun) verb, tormented, tormenting; noun, plural torments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir torment pronunciation r ment for verb; t ment for noun) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE Past participle of tear. The sheet was torn. Look up tear for more information. torn (t rn) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir t\t10 tornado udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf130 A powerful storm with winds that whirl in a dark cloud shaped like a funnel. It can cause great destruction. tor do (t ) noun, plural tornadoes or tornados. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tornado pronunciation torpedo udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf131 A large metal shell shaped like a cigar. It moves underwater and explodes when it hits something. Noun. To hit with a torpedo. The submarine torpedoed the enemy battleship. Verb. tor do (t ) noun, plural torpedoes; verb, torpedoed, torpedoing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir torpedo pronunciation torrent udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tm139 A fast, heavy stream of water or other liquid. When the dam broke, torrents of water flowed over the land. tor rent (t nt) noun, plural torrents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir torrent pronunciation torrid Very hot. Central Africa has a torrid climate. tor rid (t id or tor id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir torrid pronunciation id or tor udPronouce Tf132 udSndDir t\t10 tortilla udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf133 A thin, round, flat bread made from water and cornmeal. tor la (t ) noun, plural tortillas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tortilla# pronunciation word history Word History The word tortilla comes from Mexico. In Spanish, the word tortilla means little round cake. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow " :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE tortoise udEmotion mylist udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf134 A turtle that lives on land. tor toise (t s) noun, plural tortoises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tortoise pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist torture udEmotion udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tm140 To cause severe pain or suffering to. Nightmares of the accident tortured the survivors. Verb. 1. The act of causing severe pain, especially as a punishment or as a way of forcing someone to do something. The cruel ruler ordered the torture of the prisoners. 2. A cause of great pain or suffering. Wearing the tight shoes was torture. Noun. tor ture (t r) verb, tortured, torturing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir torture pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce 1. To throw lightly into or through the air. Please toss me a towel. 2. To move back and forth. The waves tossed the little boat. 3. To throw a coin into the air in order to decide something depending on which side lands face up. Let s toss a coin to see who has to wash the dishes. Verb. A throw. We decided which team was going to bat first by a toss of a coin. Noun. toss (t s) verb, tossed, tossing; noun, plural tosses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The boy tosses the salad. udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce A young child. tot (tot) noun, plural tots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tot) total udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tm141 1. Being all there is; making up the whole; entire. I paid the total amount of the bill. 2. Complete; utter. The experiment was a total failure. Adjective. The whole amount. The cost of repairing the TV came to a total of seventy dollars. Noun. 1. To find the sum of; add up. I totaled the long column of numbers. 2. To amount to. The bill totaled ten dollars. Verb. to tal (t l) adjective; noun, plural totals; verb, totaled, totaling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir total pronunciation totally Completely; entirely. No one can see anything in a totally dark room. to ly (t ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir totally pronunciation udPronouce Tm142 udSndDir t\t10 To carry or haul. The shopper toted the heavy packages home from the store. tote (t t) verb, toted, toting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir t\t10 udSndDir udSndEffect tool.wav udPronouce 1. An object that is specially made to help people do work. Tools are held in the hand. A hammer, a saw, and a screwdriver are tools. 2. A person or thing that is used to help someone accomplish things. A good memory is a useful tool for learning. Noun. To work, shape, or mark with a tool or tools. The craftsperson tooled a design on the leather belt. Verb. tool (t l) noun, plural tools; verb, tooled, tooling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE toolbox udSndDir udPronouce Tm134 A box for storing or carrying tools. tool box (t ) noun, plural toolboxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toolbox pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The short, quick noise that a horn or whistle makes. Noun. To make or cause to make a short, quick blast of sound. The bus driver tooted the horn to get our attention. Verb. toot (t t) noun, plural toots; verb, tooted, tooting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tooth udSndDir udPronouce Tf121 1. One of the hard, white, bony parts in the mouth. Teeth are used for biting and chewing food and also in speaking. 2. One of a row of pointed parts that stick out from something, as on a comb or saw. tooth (t th) noun, plural teeth. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tooth pronunciation toothache udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Tf122 A pain in a tooth or teeth. tooth ache (t ) noun, plural toothaches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toothache pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor toothbrush udSndDir udSndEffect tootbrsh.wav udPronouce Tf123 A small, narrow brush with a handle. It is used to clean the teeth. tooth brush (t brush ) noun, plural toothbrushes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toothbrush9 pronunciation brush SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE toothpaste udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tm135 A paste for cleaning the teeth. tooth paste (t ) noun, plural toothpastes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toothpaste pronunciation toothpick udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf124 A small, narrow piece of wood or other material that is used to remove food from between the teeth. tooth pick (t ) noun, plural toothpicks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toothpick pronunciation udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce 1. The highest or upper part of something. Write your name at the top of the page. A bird built a nest near the top of the tree. 2. The highest position or rank. That student is at the top of the class. 3. A cover or lid. Put the top on the bottle. 4. A piece of clothing for the upper half of the body. I am going to wear a blue skirt and a white top. 5. The highest pitch or degree. I shouted for help at the top of my voice. Noun. 1. Of or at the top. The socks are in the top drawer. 2. Highest or greatest. Run the electric mixer at top speed. Adjective. 1. To put a top on. I topped the dessert with nuts. 2. To be on the top of something. An antenna topped the office building. 3. To be or do better than. The runner s time in the 1,500 meter race topped the previous record. Verb. top (top) noun, plural tops; adjective; verb, topped, topping.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (top) udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce A child s toy shaped like a cone that can be made to spin on its pointed end. top (top) noun, plural tops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (top) topaz udEmotion mylist udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf125 A precious stone. Most topazes are light brown or yellow. to paz (t paz) noun, plural topazes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir topaz pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist topic udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tm136 What a speech, discussion, or piece of writing is about; subject. The senator spoke on the topic of forest conservation. top ic (top ik) noun, plural topics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir topic pronunciation ik)u3 topography udSndDir t\t10 udPronouce Tf126 The shapes and forms of the land in a particular region. The topography of a region includes mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, rivers, and other features. to phy (t ) noun, plural topographies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir topography pronunciation topple To fall or make fall forward. The bookcase toppled over with a loud crash. top ple (top l) verb, toppled, toppling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir topple pronunciation udPronouce Tm137 udSndDir t\t10 topsoil The top part of the soil that has most of the foods that plants need to grow. top soil (top ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir topsoil pronunciation udPronouce Tf127 udSndDir t\t10 topsy-turvy 1. Upside down. I hung topsy-turvy from the bar. 2. In or into complete confusion or disorder. My life turned topsy-turvy when I moved to a new city. Adverb. 1. Turned upside down. Did you notice the topsy-turvy picture in the newspaper? 2. Completely confused or disordered. The store was topsy-turvy after the sale. Adjective. top sy-tur vy (top ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir topsy-turvy pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Tm138 udSndDir t\t10 udEmotion uncomfor tomato udSndDir udPronouce Tf117 1. The round, juicy fruit of a plant. The fruit is usually red when it is ripe and is eaten either raw or cooked. 2. The plant that produces this fruit. to to (t or t ) noun, plural tomatoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tomato pronunciation or t :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A grave or building in which a dead body is placed. tomb (t m) noun, plural tombs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tomboy udSndDir udPronouce Tm127 A girl who likes to do things that were once thought to be preferred by boys. tom boy (tom ) noun, plural tomboys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tomboy pronunciation tombstone udSndDir udPronouce Tm128 A stone that marks a grave. Tombstones often show the dead person s name and dates of birth and death. tomb stone (t ) noun, plural tombstones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tombstone pronunciation tomcat udSndDir udPronouce Tm129 A male cat. tom cat (tom ) noun, plural tomcats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tomcat pronunciation tomorrow udSndDir udPronouce Tf118 1. The day after today. If today is Saturday, then tomorrow is Sunday. 2. The future. I wonder if people will live in outer space in the world of tomorrow. Noun. On the day after today. We are going on a trip tomorrow. Adverb. to row (t or t ) noun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tomorrow; pronunciation or t tom-tom udSndDir udSndEffect tomtom.wav udPronouce Tf119 A small drum. Tom-toms are usually played by being beaten with the hands. tom-tom (tom ) noun, plural tom-toms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tom-tom pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A measure of weight equal to 2,000 pounds in the United States and Canada, and 2,240 pounds in Great Britain. ton (tun) noun, plural tons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tun) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A single sound, thought of in terms of its quality, length, pitch, or loudness. The musician produced soft tones on the violin. 2. The difference in pitch between two musical notes. The notes C and D are one tone apart. 3. A way of speaking or writing that shows a person s feelings or attitude. I knew you were angry by your tone of voice. 4. The main style or character of something. The tone of the essay was serious. 5. A shade of a color. The artist used several tones of red to paint the flowers. tone (t n) noun, plural tones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tone9 pronunciation tongs A tool used to pick up things. It usually has two movable arms. tongs (tongz or t ngz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tongs pronunciation (tongz or t udPronouce Tm130 udSndDir tongue udSndDir udPronouce Tm131 1. A movable piece of flesh in the mouth. It is used for tasting and swallowing. People also use their tongues to speak. 2. An animal s tongue cooked and used as food. 3. A language. My mother is from Puerto Rico, and Spanish is her native tongue. 4. The ability to speak. Dad was so shocked that he lost his tongue for a moment. 5. Something that is shaped like a tongue, such as the piece of material under the laces of a shoe. tongue (tung) noun, plural tongues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tongue pronunciation (tung)5 tonight udSndDir udPronouce Tm132 The night of this day. The rain should stop by tonight. Noun. On or during this night. I am going to go to sleep early tonight. Adverb. to night (t ) noun; adverb.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tonight pronunciation tonsil udSndDir udPronouce Tm133 Either of two small, oval pieces of flesh in the throat at the back of the mouth. ton sil (ton l) noun, plural tonsils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tonsil pronunciation tonsillitis An illness in which the tonsils become red, sore, and swollen. ton tis (ton tis) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tonsillitis pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Tf120 udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor 1. In addition; also. I love to read, but I like movies, too. 2. More than is needed or wanted. I am too short to touch the ceiling. That toy costs too much. 3. Very. I m not too pleased with the way this drawing turned out. Other words that sound like this are to and two. too (t ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Past tense of take. I took a book off the shelf. Look up take for more information. took (t k) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tobacco udSndDir udPronouce Tf111 A tall plant whose broad leaves are dried, chopped up, and used for chewing and for making cigarettes and cigars. to co (t ) noun, plural tobaccos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tobacco pronunciation toboggan udSndDir udPronouce Tm123 A long, flat sled without runners. A toboggan has a front end that is curled upward. It is used to travel over snow. Noun. To ride on a toboggan. The children tobogganed down the hill. Verb. to gan (t n) noun, plural toboggans; verb, tobogganed, tobogganing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toboggan' pronunciation word history Word History The word toboggan comes from the American Indian name for this kind of sled. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE today The present day or time. Noun. 1. On or during the present day. Do you want to go ice skating today? 2. At the present time. Today most people in this country light their houses with electricity. Adverb. to day (t ) noun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir today pronunciation udPronouce Tm124 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the slender parts that stick out from a foot. People have five toes on each foot. 2. The part of a sock, shoe, or stocking that covers the toes. The toe of my sock has a big hole in it. Another word that sounds like this is tow. toe (t ) noun, plural toes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A loose outer piece of clothing worn by the citizens of ancient Rome. to ga (t ) noun, plural togas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toga! pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt together 1. With one another. The friends walked to school together. 2. Into one gathering or mass. Mix the butter and sugar together. 3. In agreement or cooperation. Let s work together to solve this problem. 4. Considered as a whole. Alaska is larger than Texas, California, and Montana together. to er (t r) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir together pronunciation udPronouce Tm125 udSndDir Hard and exhausting work or effort. Planting the vegetables was easy, but soon the toil of weeding began. Noun. 1. To do hard and exhausting work. We toiled for hours to clear the snow. 2. To move with difficulty, weariness, or pain. The old horse toiled up the hill. Verb. toil (toil) noun; verb, toiled, toiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (toil) udPronouce udSndEffect toil.wav udSndDir toilet udSndDir udSndEffect toilet.wav udPronouce Tf112 1. A bowl or box with a seat on it, used for getting rid of body wastes. Most toilets are filled with water that can be flushed away down a sewer. 2. A bathroom. toi let (toi lit) noun, plural toilets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toilet pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE token udSndDir udPronouce Tf113 1. Something that is a sign of something else; symbol. We gave a gift to our teacher as a token of our appreciation. 2. A piece of metal that looks like a coin and is used in place of money. You need a token to ride on this subway. to ken (t n) noun, plural tokens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir token pronunciation Past tense and past participle of tell. The clerk told us to wait. Have I told you that story before? Look up tell for more information. told (t ld) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tolerance 1. Willingness to respect the customs, ideas, or beliefs of others; lack of prejudice. They showed tolerance even though they did not agree with me. 2. The ability to put up with something; endurance. I have a great tolerance for cold. tol ance (tol ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tolerance pronunciation udPronouce Tf114 udSndDir tolerant Willing to respect or try to understand customs, ideas, or beliefs that are different from one s own. tol ant (tol nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tolerant pronunciation udPronouce Tm126 udSndDir tolerate To put up with; endure; stand. I can t tolerate people who talk during a movie. tol ate (tol ) verb, tolerated, tolerating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tolerate pronunciation udPronouce Tf115 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce To sound with slow, regular strokes. Bells in the town hall toll at noon. Verb. The stroke or sound of a bell tolling. We could hear the faint toll of bells from the other side of the valley. Noun. toll (t l) verb, tolled, tolling; noun, plural tolls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A tax or fee paid for the right to do or use something. Some highways, bridges, and tunnels charge a toll to drivers. toll (t l) noun, plural tolls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tomahawk udSndDir udPronouce Tf116 A small ax. It was once used as a tool or weapon by certain Indians in North America. It is now used in ceremonies. tom hawk (tom ) noun, plural tomahawks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tomahawk; pronunciation 1. To raise one end or side of; tilt. The hungry diner tipped the bowl slightly to get out the last few drops of soup. 2. To knock or turn over. My aunt accidentally tipped over her glass. 3. To raise or touch one s hat as a greeting. Grandfather tips his hat to friends he meets on the street. tip (tip) verb, tipped, tipping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tip) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. An extra sum of money that is given as a way of thanking someone for good service. We gave the airport porter a tip for helping us with our baggage. 2. A piece of useful information. The mechanic gave us a tip about the care of our new car. Noun. 1. To give an extra sum of money as a way of thanking someone for good service. We paid our bill, tipped the waiter, and left the restaurant. 2. To give a piece of useful information to. My friend tipped me off about the sale on phonograph records. Verb. tip (tip) noun, plural tips; verb, tipped, tipping.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tip) tiptoe To walk quietly on or as if on the tips of one s toes. I tiptoed out of the room so I wouldn t wake the baby. tip toe (tip ) verb, tiptoed, tiptoeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tiptoe pronunciation udPronouce Tf109 udSndDir 1. To make or become weak from too much work or use. The long walk tired us. Sick people tire easily. 2. To lose or cause to lose interest; bore or become bored. The long lecture tired the audience. I tired of the dull game. tire (t r) verb, tired, tiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A band of rubber that fits around a wheel of a vehicle, such as a car or bicycle. Most tires are filled with air. tire (t r) noun, plural tires. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tired 1. Worn-out; weary. The tired tennis player sat down to rest. 2. Bored. I m tired of cereal for breakfast; let s have eggs today. tired (t rd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tired pronunciation udPronouce Tm117 udSndDir tissue udSndDir udPronouce Tm118 1. A group of cells in a plant or animal that are similar in form and in function. The bark that protects a tree is a kind of plant tissue. In animals, the nervous tissue sends messages from the brain to other parts of the body. 2. A soft, thin paper. tis sue (tish ) noun, plural tissues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tissue pronunciation (tish tissue paper A very thin paper that is used for wrapping or packing. tissue paper title udSndDir udPronouce Tm119 1. The name of a book, painting, song, or other work of art. 2. A word or group of words used to show a person s status, rank, or occupation. Miss, vice president, and doctor are titles. 3. A championship. Our school s team won the state soccer title last year. ti tle (t l) noun, plural titles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir title pronunciation Postal abbreviation for Tennessee. udSndDir udPronouce 1. In the direction of; toward. Turn to the left. 2. On, upon, or against. Tack the carpet to the floor. 3. Into a condition of; into. The glass was smashed to bits when it fell. 4. For the purpose of; for. The police came to our aid. 5. Until. The store is open from nine to six. 6. Earlier than; before. It s five minutes to three. 7. As compared with. Our team won by a score of three to one. 8. About; concerning; regarding. What did you say to that? 9. A word that is used to show who receives the action of a verb. I gave the letter to them. 10. A word that is used before a verb to form an infinitive. We started to leave at dawn. Other words that sound like this are too and two. to (t or unstressed t or t ) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or unstressed t or t udSndDir udPronouce An animal that looks something like a frog. A toad has rough, dry skin and spends most of its time on land rather than in water. Toads are amphibians. toad (t d) noun, plural toads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toadI pronunciation toadstool udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Tm120 1. A mushroom. Many people use the word toadstool to mean a poisonous mushroom. toad stool (t ) noun, plural toadstools. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toadstool pronunciation :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass toast Sliced bread that has been browned by heat. Noun. 1. To brown by heating. We toasted marshmallows over the campfire. 2. To warm thoroughly. Our guests toasted their cold feet next to the radiator. Verb. toast (t st) noun; verb, toasted, toasting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toast pronunciation udPronouce Tf110 udSndDir toast udSndDir udPronouce Tm121 The act of drinking in honor of or to the health of a person or thing. There were several toasts to the bride and groom at the wedding party. Noun. To drink in honor of or to the health of. Mother toasted Grandfather on his ninetieth birthday. Verb. toast (t st) noun, plural toasts; verb, toasted, toasting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toast pronunciation toaster udSndDir udSndEffect toaster.wav udPronouce Tm122 An appliance that toasts bread. toast er (t r) noun, plural toasters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir toaster pronunciation tiller udSndDir udPronouce Tm112 A bar or handle used to turn the rudder of a boat. till er (til r) noun, plural tillers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tiller pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce To raise one end or side of; tip. Don t tilt your chair back or you may fall over. Verb. A sloping or slanting position. The tilt of the dog s head suggested that it was listening very carefully. Noun. tilt (tilt) verb, tilted, tilting; noun, plural tilts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tilt) timber udSndDir udPronouce Tm113 1. Wood that is used in building things; lumber. 2. A large, heavy piece of wood; beam. 3. Trees; forest. New England was mostly covered with timber when European settlers first came to America. tim ber (tim r) noun, plural timbers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir timber pronunciation timberline udSndDir udPronouce Tm114 1. The highest place where trees can grow on a mountain. 2. The farthest northern place where trees can grow in the arctic regions. tim line (tim ) noun, plural timberlines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir timberline pronunciation :PHYSSIZE No trees grow above the timberline. udSndDir udSndEffect time.wav udPronouce 1. The period during which all events, conditions, and actions happen or continue. The changing of summer into fall shows the passing of time. Dinosaurs lived a long time ago. 2. An exact point in time. The clock showed that the time was three o clock. It s time for lunch. 3. A portion of time available or taken for some purpose. The runner s time for the mile was four minutes. 4. A portion of time in history. That was the style of dress during colonial times. 5. A person s experience. We had a great time flying the model plane. 6. One of a number of repeated actions or happenings. We saw that movie four times. 7. The beat or rhythm of a piece of music. That music was written in waltz time. Noun. 1. To arrange or set according to time. The alarm clock was timed to go off at seven o clock. 2. To measure the time or rate of. The coach timed the runners. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is thyme. ahead of time. Before the time when one is due or expected; early. Because there was very little traffic on the road, we arrived ahead of time. in time. 1. Before it is too late. Please come in time for lunch. 2. In the correct beat or rhythm. We all clapped our hands in time with the music. on time. At the correct time; according to schedule. Did you get to the concert on time? times. Multiplied by. Two times two equals four. time (t m) noun, plural times; verb, timed, timing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom ahead of time. Before the time when one is due or expected; early. Because there was very little traffic on the road, we arrived ahead of time. in time. 1. Before it is too late. Please come in time for lunch. 2. In the correct beat or rhythm. We all clapped our hands in time with the music. on time. At the correct time; according to schedule. Did you get to the concert on time? times. Multiplied by. Two times two equals four. pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE timetable udSndDir udPronouce Tm115 A schedule that shows at what time certain events are to take place. Timetables are used to show arrivals and departures of buses and trains. time ble (t l) noun, plural timetables. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir timetable pronunciation time zone A region in which all the clocks are set to the same time. There are seven time zones in the United States and Canada, including those for Alaska and Hawaii. time zone timid Easily frightened; lacking courage or boldness; shy. The timid child was afraid to speak up in class. tim id (tim id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir timid pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udPronouce Tf106 udSndDir udEmotion embarras udSndDir udPronouce 1. A soft, silver-white metal that does not rust easily. Tin is used to coat steel cans. Tin is a chemical element. 2. A can or other container that is made of a metal coated with tin. Noun. Made out of tin or a metal coated with tin. Food is preserved in tin cans. Adjective. tin (tin) noun, plural tins; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tin) tinfoil A very thin, flexible sheet of tin or aluminum that is used as a wrapping. tin foil (tin ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tinfoil pronunciation udPronouce Tf107 udSndDir tingle udSndDir udPronouce Tm116 To have a slight stinging feeling. The skater s face tingled from the cold. Verb. A slight stinging feeling. I felt a tingle of excitement as I got ready for my first airplane ride. Noun. tin gle (ting l) verb, tingled, tingling; noun, plural tingles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tingle pronunciation (ting tinkle udSndDir udSndEffect tinkle.wav udPronouce Tf108 To make a light, ringing sound. The chimes tinkled in the wind. Verb. A light, ringing sound. We heard the tinkle of sleigh bells in the distance. Noun. tin kle (ting l) verb, tinkled, tinkling; noun, plural tinkles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tinkle pronunciation (ting SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A shade of a color. We added a little red to white paint to get a pink tint. Noun. To give a slight color to. The windows on our new car are tinted. Verb. tint (tint) noun, plural tints; verb, tinted, tinting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tint) Very small. Babies hands are tiny. ti ny (t ) adjective, tinier, tiniest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The end part or point. The tips of the fingers are very sensitive. 2. A small piece that forms the end of something. The cane had a shiny, rounded tip. tip (tip) noun, plural tips.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tip) tidal Of, having to do with, caused by, or having tides. This shore has suffered a great amount of tidal erosion. ti dal (t l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tidal pronunciation udPronouce Tm108 udSndDir tidal wave A huge, powerful ocean wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption. tidal wave max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce 1. The regular rise and fall of the water level of the oceans and other large bodies of water that is caused by the pull of the moon and sun on the earth. High tide and low tide each occur about twice a day. 2. A movement or tendency that is hard to resist. The tide of the battle turned against the invading army. tide (t d) noun, plural tides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. Clean and neat. My closet is not very tidy. 2. Quite large. That new bicycle must have cost a tidy sum. Adjective. To make clean and neat. Please tidy up your room. Verb. ti dy (t ) adjective, tidier, tidiest; verb, tidied, tidying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To fasten or attach with a bow or knot. How old were you when you learned to tie your own shoes? 2. To draw together or join closely. A common interest in football tied the two friends together. 3. To equal the score or total of. The two baseball teams were tied at five to five. Verb. 1. A cord, string, or line that is used to fasten things together. This apron has a tie in back. 2. A strip of cloth that is worn around the neck; necktie. 3. A feeling or relationship that holds people together; bond. There are very strong ties of friendship between us. 4. An equal score. The game ended in a tie. 5. A timber or rod that holds together and strengthens other parts. The rails of a railroad track are attached to wooden ties. Noun. tie (t ) verb, tied, tying; noun, plural ties.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce One of a series of layers or rows that are arranged one above another. The football stadium has tiers of seats for the spectators. Another word that sounds like this is tear tier (t r) noun, plural tiers.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tiger udSndDir udPronouce Tm109 A large animal that is a member of the cat family. Most tigers have an orange or yellow coat with black or brown stripes. Tigers live in Asia. ti ger (t r) noun, plural tigers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tiger pronunciation :PHYSSIZE tiger lily A lily that has dark orange flowers with black spots. tiger lily tight 1. Held firmly; secure. Make a tight knot so the string won t come loose. 2. Made so that the parts are close together. This sweater is very warm because it has such a tight knit. 3. Fitting the body closely. My belt was tight after I ate that big dinner. 4. Having little time or space to spare. I ll try to fit that chore into my tight schedule. 5. Hard to deal with; difficult. The question put me in a tight spot. 6. Not generous; stingy. The customer was too tight to leave a generous tip. 7. Evenly matched; close. The race is very tight; it s hard to tell who will win. Adjective. Firmly; securely. Be sure to twist the lid tight on the jar. Adverb. tight (t t) adjective; adverb, tighter, tightest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tight pronunciation udPronouce Tm110 udSndDir tighten To make or become tight or tighter. Tighten that knot so that the rope won t come loose. The leash tightened when the dog tried to walk faster. tight en (t n) verb, tightened, tightening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tighten pronunciation udPronouce Tm111 udSndDir tightrope udSndDir udPronouce Tf104 A wire or rope that is stretched taut and placed high above the ground. Acrobats perform on a tightrope. tight rope (t ) noun, plural tightropes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tightrope pronunciation tights A closely fitting covering for the lower part of the body and the legs. Tights are worn by dancers. tights (t ts) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tights pronunciation udPronouce Tf105 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A thin, flat piece of hard material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls. Most tiles are made of baked clay. Noun. tile (t l) noun, plural tiles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tile9 pronunciation 1. Up to the time of; until. Wait till tomorrow before deciding. 2. Before; until. They won t arrive till Sunday. Preposition. 1. Up to the time when or that; until. Wait till you hear from me before writing. 2. Before; until. Don t leave till you finish doing the dishes. Conjunction. till (til) preposition; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (til) udPronouce udSndDir To prepare and use land for growing crops. Farmers use a plow to till the soil. till (til) verb, tilled, tilling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (til) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A drawer where money is kept. The cashier put the money in the till. till (til) noun, plural tills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (til) thump udSndDir udPronouce Tm102 A dull, heavy sound. The heavy suitcase dropped with a thump. Noun. 1. To beat or hit so as to make a dull, heavy sound. The speaker thumped the table with a fist to get our attention. 2. To beat rapidly. My heart thumped as I stepped up to the microphone. Verb. thump (thump) noun, plural thumps; verb, thumped, thumping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thump pronunciation (thump) thunder 1. A loud rumbling or cracking sound that follows lightning. 2. A noise that is like thunder. The soldiers could hear the thunder of cannons in the distance. Noun. To make thunder or a noise that is like thunder. It stopped thundering as the storm moved away from our area. The express train thundered through the station. Verb. thun der (thun r) noun; verb, thundered, thundering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thunder pronunciation (thun buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udPronouce Tm103 udSndDir udEmotion shocked thundercloud udSndDir udPronouce A dark cloud of great height that produces thunder and lightning. thun cloud (thun r kloud ) noun, plural thunderclouds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thundercloud' pronunciation (thun r kloud thunderstorm udSndDir udPronouce Tf100 A storm that has thunder and lightning. thun storm (thun ) noun, plural thunderstorms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thunderstorm pronunciation (thun Thurs. An abbreviation for Thursday. Thurs. Thursday udSndDir udPronouce Tf101 The fifth day of the week. Thurs day (th or th ) noun, plural Thursdays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Thursday; pronunciation or th word history Word History Thursday comes from the Old English word meaning s day. Thor was the pagan English god of thunder. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow B :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE 1. In this way. The dance teacher said, The waltz is done thus, and then demonstrated the steps. 2. As a result; therefore. You did not study and, thus, you failed the test. 3. To this extent; so. We have not heard from them thus far. thus ( us) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thwart To prevent someone or something from succeeding. We thought we would win, but we were thwarted by our rivals. thwart (thw rt) verb, thwarted, thwarting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thwart pronunciation udPronouce Tm104 udSndDir An old form of the word your. thy ( ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thyme udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Tm105 A low plant with fragrant leaves that are used to flavor foods. Another word that sounds like this is time. thyme (t m) noun, plural thymes.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thyme pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist tiara udSndDir udPronouce Tf102 A band for the head that looks like a crown. Tiaras are worn by women and are often decorated with precious stones. ti or t ) noun, plural tiaras. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tiara pronunciation or t :PHYSSIZE The queen is wearing a tiara. udSndDir udPronouce A light, clicking sound. Many clocks mark time with a tick. Noun. 1. To make a light, clicking sound. The clock stopped ticking. 2. To pass. The minutes ticked away. 3. To mark with a dot, slash, or other mark; check. They ticked off each item on the grocery list. Verb. tick (tik) noun, plural ticks; verb, ticked, ticking.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tik) udSndDir udPronouce A tiny animal that looks like a spider. Ticks attach themselves to the skin of humans and other animals to suck their blood. tick (tik) noun, plural ticks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tik) ticket udSndDir udPronouce Tm106 1. A card or piece of paper that gives the person who holds it the right to be admitted or to get a service. You need a ticket to ride the train. 2. A tag or label that is attached to something to show its price or give other information. The ticket on the sweater said that it cost twenty dollars. 3. A notice that orders a person to pay a fine or come to court. I was given a parking ticket Noun. 1. To attach a tag or label to. The clerk at the airport ticketed our suitcases for the flight to Washington. 2. To give a traffic ticket to. The police officer ticketed the driver for driving through a red light. Verb. tick et (tik it) noun, plural tickets; verb, ticketed, ticketing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ticket pronunciation tickle udSndDir udSndEffect tickle.wav udPronouce Tm107 1. To touch the body in a way that causes a tingling feeling. It makes me laugh whenever someone tickles my feet. 2. To have a tingling feeling. The dust in the air made my nose tickle. 3. To please or delight. The children were tickled by the sight of so many clowns in a little car. Verb. A tingling feeling. The tickle in my throat made me cough. Noun. tick le (tik l) verb, tickled, tickling; noun, plural tickles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tickle pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE tic-tac-toe tictactoe leavePage tictactoe leavePage tictactoe leavePage tictactoe udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce Tf103 A game played on a block of nine squares arranged in three rows of three squares. Two players take turns putting an X or O into an empty square. The first player to get three X s or O s in a row wins. tic-tac-toe (tik tak t ) noun.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tic-tac-toe pronunciation tak t max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle tictactoe mouseEnter mouseEnter tictactoe eatclicks tictactoe eatclicks throb udSndDir udPronouce To beat or pound heavily and fast. I could feel my heart throbbing with excitement. Verb. A heavy, fast beat or sensation. A throb of pain shot through my ankle as I fell. Noun. throb (throb) verb, throbbed, throbbing; noun, plural throbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir throb pronunciation (throb) throne udSndDir udPronouce 1. The chair that a king or queen sits on during ceremonies and other special occasions. 2. The power or authority of a king or queen. The young prince came to the throne after the death of his mother, the queen. Another word that sounds like this is thrown. throne (thr n) noun, plural thrones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir throne pronunciation throng udSndDir udPronouce A large number of people; crowd. A throng of people watched the parade. Noun. To move in a large group; crowd. People from all over thronged to the state fair. Verb. throng (thr ng or throng) noun, plural throngs; verb, thronged, thronging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir throng pronunciation ng or throng) throttle udSndDir udPronouce A valve that controls the amount of steam or gasoline that flows to an engine. The railroad engineer opened the throttle to make the train go faster. throt tle (throt l) noun, plural throttles.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir throttleg pronunciation (throt through udSndDir udPronouce 1. From the beginning to the end of. I read through the book in one day. 2. In one side and out the other side of. Hammer two nails through this board. 3. In or to various places in. We plan to travel through New England this summer. 4. In the midst of; among. We strolled through the cherry trees. 5. Because of. My cousin got a promotion through hard work. 6. By means of. We heard the news through a friend. 7. Finished with; at the end of. When will you be through high school? Preposition. 1. From one side or end to the other side or end. The farmer opened a gate and the cattle went through. 2. Completely; totally. After just a short time in the storm, my clothes were soaked through. Adverb. 1. Allowing passage from one place to another with no obstruction. Is this a through street or a dead end? 2. Having reached a point of completion; finished. Are you through with your work yet? Adjective. Another word that sounds like this is threw. through (thr ) preposition; adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir through pronunciation throughout udSndDir udPronouce 1. In every part of; everywhere in. The senator is famous throughout the state. 2. During the whole time or course of. They visited us frequently throughout the summer. Preposition. In, to, or through every part; everywhere. The color of the walls of the apartment is the same throughout. Adverb. through out (thr ) preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir throughoutK pronunciation throughway udSndDir udPronouce Another spelling for thruway. Look up thruway for more information. through way (thr ) noun, plural throughways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir throughway7 pronunciation throve A past tense of thrive. Look up thrive for more information. throve (thr v) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir throve pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir throw udSndDir udPronouce 1. To send up into or through the air. The two players threw a ball back and forth. Throw me the magazine that s on the table. 2. To make fall to the ground. The horse reared and threw its rider. 3. To put quickly and carelessly. The happy child threw a coat on and ran out to play. 4. To put or place suddenly in a certain position or condition. The fire alarm threw the crowd into a panic. Verb. The act of throwing; toss. The shortstop made the throw to third base. Noun. to throw away. 1. To get rid of; dispose of; discard. I m going to throw away some old clothes. 2. To waste or not take advantage of. I threw away an opportunity by not taking that trip. to throw up. To vomit. throw (thr ) verb, threw, thrown, throwing; noun, plural throws. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir throw idiom to throw away. 1. To get rid of; dispose of; discard. I m going to throw away some old clothes. 2. To waste or not take advantage of. I threw away an opportunity by not taking that trip. to throw out. To get rid of; dispose of; discard. Throw out those filthy sneakers. to throw up. To vomit.[ pronunciation thrown Past participle of throw. Look up throw for more information. Another word that sounds like this is throne. thrown (thr n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thrown pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thrush udSndDir udPronouce One of a number of birds that are known for their song. The robin, the bluebird, and the nightingale are thrushes. thrush (thrush) noun, plural thrushes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thrush! pronunciation (thrush) thrust udSndDir udPronouce Tm100 To push or shove suddenly or with force. She thrust the knife into the pumpkin. He thrust the note into his pocket. Verb. A sudden, strong drive or push. The army made a thrust into enemy territory. Noun. thrust (thrust) verb, thrust, thrusting; noun, plural thrusts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thrust pronunciation (thrust) thruway udSndDir udPronouce A wide highway with several lanes used for rapid, long-distance travel. This word is also spelled throughway. thru way (thr ) noun, plural thruways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thruway pronunciation )tton udSndDir udPronouce A dull, heavy sound. We heard the thud of footsteps in the room above. thud (thud) noun, plural thuds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (thud) thumb udSndDir udPronouce 1. The short, thick finger on the hand. The thumb makes it easier to pick things up and grip things. 2. The part of a glove or mitten that covers the thumb. Noun. To turn and look through pages quickly. The patient thumbed through a magazine while waiting to see the dentist. Verb. thumb (thum) noun, plural thumbs; verb, thumbed, thumbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thumb pronunciation (thum) thumbtack udSndDir udPronouce Tm101 A tack with a flat, round head that can be pressed into a wall or board with the thumb. Notices are posted on bulletin boards with thumbtacks. thumb tack (thum ) noun, plural thumbtacks.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thumbtack pronunciation (thum thousandth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the 999th. Adjective; noun. One of a thousand equal parts; 1/1,000. Noun. thou sandth (thou ndth) adjective; noun, plural thousandths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thousandth pronunciation (thou ndth) thrash 1. To give a beating to. The farmer warned us that any child caught stealing cherries would be thrashed. 2. To make wild movements; toss violently. The animal thrashed about trying to escape from its cage. thrash (thrash) verb, thrashed, thrashing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thrash pronunciation (thrash) udPronouce udSndDir thread udSndDir udPronouce 1. A very thin cord that is used in sewing and in weaving cloth. 2. Anything that is thin and long like a thread. Threads of paint dripped from the brush. 3. The main idea or thought that connects the parts of a story or speech. The thread of the story was the lost dog s struggle to find its way home again. 4. A curved ridge that twists around a screw or nut. The threads of a screw make it hold tightly to whatever it is inserted or driven into. Noun. 1. To pass a thread through. Please thread this needle for me. 2. To put on a thread; string. I threaded the beads and made a necklace. 3. To make one s way through a narrow or obstructed place. I threaded my way through the crowd to see what all the excitement was about. Verb. thread (thred) noun, plural threads; verb, threaded, threading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thread pronunciation (thred) threadbare Worn out so much that the threads show through; shabby. You ought to get a new coat because your old one is threadbare. thread bare (thred ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir threadbare pronunciation (thred udPronouce udSndDir threat udSndDir udPronouce 1. A statement of something that will be done to hurt or punish. The hunters heeded our threat to call the sheriff if they trespassed on our land. 2. A person or thing that might cause harm; danger. The outbreak of flu was a threat to everyone in the community. 3. A sign or possibility of some danger or harm that might happen. The threat of rain made us cancel our trip to the beach. threat (thret) noun, plural threats.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir threat pronunciation (thret) threaten 1. To say what will be done to hurt or punish; make a threat of or against. The teacher threatened punishment if we kept making noise. 2. To be the cause of danger or harm. The lack of rain threatened the farmer s crops. 3. To be a sign or possibility of. The dark clouds threatened rain. threat en (thret n) verb, threatened, threatening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir threaten pronunciation (thret udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor three udSndDir udPronouce One more than two; 3. three (thr ) noun, plural threes; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir three pronunciation thresh To separate the grain or the seeds from a cereal plant or grass. Farmers today use machines to thresh their crops. thresh (thresh) verb, threshed, threshing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thresh pronunciation (thresh) udPronouce udSndDir thresher udSndDir udPronouce 1. Someone or something that threshes. 2. A machine that separates the grain from cereal plants. thresh er (thresh r) noun, plural threshers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thresher? pronunciation (thresh threshold udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of wood, stone, or metal that forms the bottom of a door frame. 2. A point of entering or beginning. The scientist was on the threshold of an important discovery. thresh old (thresh ld) noun, plural thresholds.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir threshold pronunciation (thresh ld)st threw Past tense of throw. I caught the ball and threw it back. Look up throw for more information. Another word that sounds like this is through. threw (thr ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir threw pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thrift Careful management of money or of anything valuable; lack of waste. If you practice thrift, you can have that bicycle. thrift (thrift) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thrift pronunciation (thrift) udPronouce udSndDir thrifty Very careful in using money and resources. A thrifty person does not waste food, clothing, or other things. thrift y (thrif ) adjective, thriftier, thriftiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thrifty pronunciation (thrif udPronouce udSndDir thrill udSndDir udPronouce 1. A sudden feeling of pleasure or excitement. Seeing the ocean for the first time gave me a great thrill. 2. Something that gives such a sudden feeling of pleasure or excitement. It was a thrill to see the famous athlete in person. Noun. To fill with pleasure or excitement. The home team s victory thrilled the crowd. Verb. thrill (thril) noun, plural thrills; verb, thrilled, thrilling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thrill pronunciation (thril) word history Word History The word thrill comes from an Old English word meaning to pierce or pass through quickly. At first, thrill was only used to refer to objects. For example, A spear thrilled through the shield. Later this word was used to describe how an emotion sharply affects a person. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE thrive To be successful; do well. This plant thrives in the sun. thrive (thr v) verb, thrived or throve, thrived or thriven, thriving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thrive pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir throat udSndDir udSndEffect throat.wav udPronouce 1. The passage in the body between the mouth and the esophagus. Food and air pass through the throat. 2. The front of the neck. My new summer dress is open at the throat. 3. A narrow opening that is like the throat. Hold the bottle by the throat and twist off the cap. throat (thr t) noun, plural throats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir throat1 pronunciation thirteenth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the twelfth. Adjective; noun. One of thirteen equal parts; 1/13. Noun. thir teenth (th ) adjective; noun, plural thirteenths.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thirteenth pronunciation thirtieth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the twenty-ninth. Adjective; noun. One of thirty equal parts; 1/30. Noun. thir eth (th ith) adjective; noun, plural thirtieths.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thirtieth pronunciation ith) thirty udSndDir udPronouce Three times ten; 30. thir ty (th ) noun, plural thirties; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thirty pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Used to indicate a person or thing that is present, nearby, or just mentioned. This house is ten years old. 2. Used to indicate something that is nearer than or contrasted with another thing. This house is larger than the one across the street. That novel is very interesting, but this one is more exciting. Adjective. 1. The person or thing that is present, nearby, or just mentioned. Is this your coat? 2. Something that is nearer than or contrasted with another thing. This is mine; that is yours. That is a fascinating computer game, but this is more fun to play. 3. Something about to be said or explained. This is what I mean. Pronoun. To this extent or degree. Is it this hot here every day? Adverb. this ( is) adjective; pronoun, plural these; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation thistle udSndDir udPronouce A prickly plant with white, yellow, red, or purple flowers. this tle (this l) noun, plural thistles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thistle pronunciation (this :PHYSSIZE thong udSndDir udPronouce 1. A narrow strip of leather or other material that is used for fastening. The prisoner s hands were tied with a thong. 2. A sandal that is held on the foot by a small strap that fits between the first two toes. thong (th ng or thong) noun, plural thongs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thong pronunciation ng or thong) thorax udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, including the heart, lungs, and ribs. 2. The part of an insect s body that is between the head and the abdomen. The thorax includes the wings and legs. tho rax (th aks) noun, plural thoraxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thorax pronunciation aks)U max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist thorn udSndDir udPronouce 1. A sharp point on a branch or stem. Roses and various other plants have thorns. 2. A tree or shrub that has thorns. thorn (th rn) noun, plural thorns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thorn pronunciation :PHYSSIZE thorny 1. Full of thorns; prickly. Rose bushes are very thorny. 2. Causing trouble; difficult. This is going to be a thorny problem to solve. thorn y (th ) adjective, thornier, thorniest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thorny pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thorough udSndDir udPronouce Leaving nothing out; careful and complete. I emptied all my shelves and drawers in a thorough search for the missing key. thor ough (th ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thorough pronunciation those Plural of that. Do you prefer those shirts or the ones here on the shelf? I prefer those. Look up that for more information. those ( z) adjective; plural pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir those pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir An old form of the word thou ( ou) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir though udSndDir udPronouce 1. In spite of the fact that. I was late for school, though I got up early. 2. But; yet; however. The movie was good, though it could have been better. Conjunction. Nevertheless; however. The salad was not very fresh; the dressing was good, though. Adverb. as though. In the way it would be if. You look as though you need to take a nap. though ( ) conjunction; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir though idiom as though.In the way it would be if. You look as though you need to take a nap. pronunciation thought udSndDir udPronouce Past tense and past participle of think. I thought about the movie as I walked home. Look up think for more information. Verb. 1. The act of thinking. My friend sat alone, deep in thought. 2. A product of thinking; an idea or opinion. What are your thoughts on how to solve this problem? 3. Careful attention or consideration. The teacher advised us to give some thought to the questions on the test before writing the answers. Noun. thought (th t) verb; noun, plural thoughts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thought pronunciation thoughtful 1. Thinking or looking as if one is thinking. The reader looked up with a thoughtful expression. 2. Showing careful thought. The student paused and then gave a thoughtful answer. 3. Showing concern and care for others; considerate. It was thoughtful of you to send me a birthday card. thought ful (th l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thoughtful pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thousand udSndDir udPronouce Ten times a hundred; 1,000. thou sand (thou nd) noun, plural thousands; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thousand pronunciation (thou Shortened form of they are. They re supposed to be in school by nine o clock. Other words that sound like this are their and there. they r) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Shortened form of they have. They ve played this game before. they v) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thick udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having much space between one side or surface and the other; not thin. The outside walls of this brick building are very thick. 2. Measured from one side or surface to the other. That stone wall is 3 feet thick. 3. Not flowing or pouring easily. We made a delicious thick pea soup. 4. Growing or being close together; dense. The hikers had trouble walking through the thick forest. Adjective. So as to be thick. The butcher always cuts the steaks thick. Adverb. The part or place of greatest activity or danger. The brave soldier was in the thick of the fight. Noun. thick (thik) adjective, thicker, thickest; adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thick pronunciation (thik)rd thicken To make or become thick or thicker. The cook thickened the gravy. thick en (thik n) verb, thickened, thickening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thicken pronunciation (thik udPronouce udSndDir thicket udSndDir udPronouce A thick growth of shrubs or bushes. thick et (thik it) noun, plural thickets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thicket pronunciation (thik thickness udSndDir udPronouce 1. The quality of being thick. The thickness of the walls makes the house quiet. 2. The distance between two sides or surfaces of something; the measurement other than the length or width. The thickness of this board is 1 inch. thick ness (thik nis) noun, plural thicknesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thickness pronunciation (thik thief udSndDir udPronouce A person who steals. The thief broke into the house and stole the television. thief (th f) noun, plural thieves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thief pronunciation f)Tm90 thigh udSndDir udPronouce The part of the leg between the hip and the knee. thigh (th ) noun, plural thighs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thigh pronunciation thimble udSndDir udPronouce A small plastic or metal cap that is worn on the finger to protect it when pushing the needle through material in sewing. thim ble (thim l) noun, plural thimbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thimble pronunciation (thim l)sayW udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having little space between one side or surface and the other; not thick. The thin wrapping paper did not hide the title of the book. 2. Not fat; slender or lean. Horses have thin, long faces. 3. Flowing or pouring easily; watery. The first course of the dinner was a clear, thin broth. 4. Easily seen through; flimsy. Light came through the thin curtains. That s a thin excuse for being late to class. 5. Not dense. The air is thin on the mountain. 6. Having a faint, shrill sound; weak. The sick patient spoke in a thin voice. Adjective. So as to be thin. I like my roast beef sliced thin. Adverb. To make or become thin. Please thin this gravy with a little water. Verb. thin (thin) adjective, thinner, thinnest; adverb; verb, thinned, thinning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (thin) thing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Whatever is spoken of, thought of, or done. That was an unkind thing to say. 2. Something that can be touched, seen, heard, smelled, or tasted but is not a human being. A book, a tree, and the moon are all things. 3. A person or animal. A young kitten is a soft little thing. 4. Affair; matter. I have to settle this thing before I can leave. 5. things. The general state of affairs. How are things at school? 6. things. Belongings. I packed my things for the trip. thing (thing) noun, plural things. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thing pronunciation (thing) think udSndDir udPronouce 1. To use the mind to form ideas or to make decisions. Think carefully before you answer. 2. To have or form in the mind as an opinion, belief, or idea. The teacher thought we were related because we have the same last name. It s getting dark; I think we should go home. 3. To call to mind or remember. I often think of last summer. 4. To have care or consideration. A person who is selfish seldom thinks of others first. think (thingk) verb, thought, thinking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir think pronunciation (thingk) third udSndDir udPronouce Next after the second. Adjective; noun. One of three equal parts; 1/3. Noun. third (th rd) adjective; noun, plural thirds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir third pronunciation thirst udSndDir udPronouce 1. An uncomfortable feeling of dryness in the mouth and throat. Thirst is caused by the need to drink water. 2. The desire or need for something to drink. This juice should satisfy your thirst. 3. A strong desire for something. Some people have a thirst for adventure and excitement. thirst (th rst) noun, plural thirsts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thirst pronunciation rst)hr thirsty 1. Feeling the need to drink something. The thirsty softball players drank lots of water. 2. Lacking water or moisture. The plants became thirsty in the hot sun. thirst y (th ) adjective, thirstier, thirstiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thirsty pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thirteen udSndDir udPronouce Three more than ten; 13. thir teen (th ) noun, plural thirteens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thirteen pronunciation udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. At that time. That was five years ago; I was the only child then. 2. After that; next. I ate a sandwich and then an apple. 3. In that case; if that is so. If you want to come with us, then get ready now. Adverb. Acting or serving at that time. The then governor of our state decided to run for president. Adjective. That time. The deadline is Friday; we must finish our project before then. Noun. then ( en) adverb; adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE theory udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of ideas or principles that explain why or how something happens. The theory of gravity explains why a leaf falls to the ground when it comes off a tree. 2. An opinion based on some evidence but not proved. The fire department has a theory about how the fire started. the ry (th ) noun, plural theories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir theory pronunciation therapy udSndDir udPronouce Treatment for a disability, injury, psychological problem, or illness. The doctor suggested swimming as a therapy for my injured leg. ther py (ther ) noun, plural therapies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir therapy pronunciation (ther there udSndDir udPronouce 1. At, in, or to that place. Put the box down there. The lake is nearby; you can walk there in ten minutes. 2. Used to introduce a sentence in which a linking verb such as comes before the subject. There is some milk in the refrigerator. There are two squirrels in the tree now. Adverb. That place. Do you know the way home from there? Noun. A word used to express satisfaction or sympathy. There! I did it! There, there, don t cry. Interjection. Other words that sound like this are their and they there ( r) adverb; noun; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir there pronunciation thereafter From that time on; after that. The sun shone the first day of our vacation, but it rained every day thereafter. there ter ( r) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thereafter pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thereby By that means; in that way. I cut the straw in half, thereby forming two short straws. there ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thereby pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir therefore For that reason; as a result. Our star runner injured a leg and therefore could not run. there fore ( ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir therefore pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir there Shortened form of there is. There s some cheese in the refrigerator. there rz) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir there pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thermometer udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A device for measuring temperature. Some thermometers are glass tubes containing mercury or alcohol that moves as the temperature changes. Other thermometers show the temperature in other ways. ther ter (th r mom r) noun, plural thermometers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thermometer pronunciation r mom max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE light lightt thermos bottle A container made to keep liquids hot or cold for many hours. ther mos bottle (th SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thermos bottle pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thermostat udSndDir udPronouce A device that automatically controls temperature, as in furnaces, ovens, cars, and refrigerators. ther stat (th stat ) noun, plural thermostats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thermostat? pronunciation stat thesaurus udSndDir udPronouce A book or list of synonyms and antonyms. the rus (th s) noun, plural thesauri (th ) or thesauruses. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thesaurus pronunciation word history Word History Thesaurus comes from a Greek word meaning storehouse for treasure or just treasure. A thesaurus is a kind of treasure chest of words. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE these Plural of this. Do you prefer these flowers or the ones over there? I prefer these. Look up this for more information. these ( z) adjective; plural pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir these pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. The persons or things being talked about. The travelers were late because they missed the bus. 2. Some people. They say that cats have nine lives. they ( ) plural pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion 1. Shortened form of they had. They d better leave now or they will be late for the show. 2. Shortened form of they would. They d be too polite to leave without saying good-bye. they d) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Shortened form of they will. They ll be back before you know it. they l) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir thanks udSndDir udPronouce I thank you. Thanks for the help. Interjection. An expression or feeling of gratitude. The family gave thanks that no one had been hurt in the fire. Noun. thanks to. Because of; as a result of. Thanks to your efforts, the party was a success. thanks (thangks) interjection; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thanks! idiom thanks to. Because of; as a result of. Thanks to your efforts, the party was a success. pronunciation (thangks) Thanksgiving udSndDir udPronouce 1. A holiday in the United States observed on the fourth Thursday in November to celebrate the anniversary of the first Pilgrims harvest feast that was held in 1621. 2. thanksgiving. An act of giving thanks. After winning the battle, the commander declared a day of thanksgiving. Thanks ing (thangks ing) noun, plural Thanksgivings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Thanksgiving) pronunciation (thangks udSndDir udPronouce 1. Used to indicate a person or thing being looked at or already mentioned. That teacher is very popular. Who wrote that book? 2. Used to indicate something more distant than or contrasted with another thing. That mountain is higher than this one. Adjective. 1. The person or thing being looked at or already mentioned. That is my best friend. That was a close race. 2. Something more distant than or contrasted with another thing. This is an easy recipe for muffins, but that is my favorite. 3. Who, whom, or which. The children that live next door are my classmates. Pronoun. 1. Used to introduce a clause in a sentence. I think that I will accept the job. 2. Used to show reason or cause. I m sorry that you can t come to the party. 3. Used to show result. We ate so much for lunch that we couldn t eat dinner. Conjunction. To that extent; so. Was it really that cold yesterday? Adverb. that ( at) adjective; pronoun, plural, those; conjunction; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation thatch Straw, reeds, or similar material that is used to cover a roof. Noun. To cover with thatch. The farmer thatched the roof of the house with straw. Verb. thatch (thach) noun; verb, thatched, thatching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thatch pronunciation (thach) :PHYSSIZE The roof of this house is made of thatch. udPronouce udSndDir Shortened form of that is. That s the book I left here yesterday. that ats) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To free or become free of frost or ice; melt. The sun thawed the snow on the roof. 2. To become warm. The ice skaters thawed out in front of a large fire. 3. To become friendlier. The unfriendly relations between the two countries began to thaw. Verb. Weather that is warm enough to melt ice and snow. When the spring thaw came, water from melting snow flooded the river. Noun. thaw (th ) verb, thawed, thawing; noun, plural thaws. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Used before a noun that stands for a particular person, thing, or group. The president made a speech today. Close the door. The birds ate the seeds quickly. the ( before a consonant or before a vowel) definite article. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation before a consonant or before a vowel) max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce To that degree; by that much. The sooner you finish your homework, the more time you will have to play outside. the ( before a consonant or before a vowel) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation before a consonant or before a vowel)q buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE theater udSndDir udPronouce 1. A building or other place where plays or motion pictures are presented. 2. The writing and performing of plays. I m reading a book on the history of the theater. This word is sometimes spelled theatre. the ter (th r) noun, plural theaters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir theater pronunciation An old form of the word thee ( ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir theft udSndDir udPronouce The act of stealing. The person who stole the car was arrested for theft. theft (theft) noun, plural thefts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir theft pronunciation (theft) their Of, belonging to, or having to do with them. The neighbors and their friends played tennis all afternoon. Our house is smaller than their house. Other words that sound like this are there and they their ( r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir their pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir theirs The one or ones that belong to or have to do with them. Our car is new; theirs is old. Was the party your idea or theirs? theirs ( rz) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir theirs pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The persons or things being talked about. I ran to my grandparents and hugged them. Carrots are good for you; eat them often. them ( em or unstressed m) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir them[ pronunciation em or unstressed theme udSndDir udPronouce 1. The main subject or idea of something. The theme of the book was the loyalty of a dog to its master. 2.The main melody in a piece of music. 3. A short piece of writing on one subject; essay. theme (th m) noun, plural themes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir theme pronunciation themselves 1. Their own selves. The dinner guests seated themselves around the table. 2. Their usual, normal, or true selves. The players on the losing team were not themselves today. them selves ( em selvz m selvz ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir themselves pronunciation em selvz m selvz udPronouce udSndDir Testament udSndDir udPronouce Either of two main divisions of the Bible, the Old Testament or the New Testament. Tes ment (tes nt) noun, plural Testaments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Testament pronunciation testify To make a statement after promising to tell the truth. During a legal trial, witnesses testify to what they saw and heard. tes fy (tes ) verb, testified, testifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir testify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir testimony udSndDir udPronouce 1. A statement made under oath by a witness in a court of law. The jury listened carefully to the testimony of each witness. 2. Proof or evidence. Your good report card is testimony of your hard work. tes ny (tes ) noun, plural testimonies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir testimony pronunciation test tube A narrow glass tube that is closed at one end. A test tube is used in laboratory tests and experiments. test tube :PHYSSIZE tetanus A serious disease that is caused by a germ that enters the body through a deep, narrow wound. Tetanus causes extreme stiffness of some muscles, especially those that control the jaw. This disease is also called lockjaw. tet nus (tet s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tetanus pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light An abbreviation for Texas. Texas udSndDir udPronouce A state in the south-central United States. Its capital is Austin. Tex as (tek s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Texas pronunciation word history Word History Texas comes from an American Indian word that means friends. Spanish explorers used the name for the Indians who lived in what is now part of Texas. These Spaniards also heard Indian tales of an area called the great kingdom of Texas. This led Spanish settlers to name this region Texas, and the name was then kept for the state... WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. The main body of reading matter in a book. The text in each chapter of our history book is followed by questions. 2. The original or actual words of a writer or speaker. The newspaper printed the full text of the president s speech. 3. A textbook. Please remember to bring your texts to class tomorrow. text (tekst) noun, plural texts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir text) pronunciation (tekst) textbook udSndDir udPronouce A book that is used in school for the study of a particular subject. Read the first chapter of your history textbook. text book (tekst ) noun, plural textbooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir textbookY pronunciation (tekst textile udSndDir udPronouce A fabric that is made by weaving or knitting. Noun. Having to do with textiles or their manufacture. Our class visited a textile factory to see how cloth is made. Adjective. tex tile (teks l or teks l) noun, plural textiles; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir textile pronunciation (teks l or teks texture udSndDir udPronouce The look and feel of something. Sandpaper has a rough texture. tex ture (teks r) noun, plural textures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir texture pronunciation (teks Thailand A country in southeastern Asia. Thai land (t ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Thailand pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. In comparison with. My cousin is older than I am. 2. Except; but; besides. Haven t you any fruit other than apples? than ( an or unstressed n) conjunction.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation an or unstressed buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE thank 1. To say that one is grateful to. I thanked the teacher for helping me. 2. To hold responsible; blame. I have you to thank for getting us into this mess. thank (thangk) verb, thanked, thanking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thank pronunciation (thangk)c udPronouce udSndDir thankful Feeling or expressing thanks; grateful. The thirsty traveler was thankful for the water that I offered. Let s be thankful for all the blessings of life. thank ful (thangk l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thankful pronunciation (thangk udPronouce udSndDir thankless 1. Not likely to be rewarded or appreciated. I m afraid that sweeping this sidewalk is a thankless task. 2. Not feeling or showing gratitude; not grateful. Our thankless guests left their room in a mess. thank less (thangk lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir thankless pronunciation (thangk udPronouce udSndDir tenth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the ninth. Adjective; noun. One of ten equal parts; 1/10. Noun. tenth (tenth) adjective; noun, plural tenths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tenth pronunciation (tenth) tepee udSndDir udPronouce A tent shaped like a cone. A tepee is made from animal skins stretched over poles. North American Indians who lived on the plains used tepees. te pee (t ) noun, plural tepees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tepee pronunciation word history Word History Tepee comes from an American Indian word for this kind of tent. This word came from two other words that meant to be used for living. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A word or group of words that has a specific meaning. Serve, and racket are terms used in tennis. 2. A definite or limited period of time. The term of office for the president of the United States is four years. 3. terms. A relationship between people. We are on good terms with our neighbors. 4. A condition that is part of an agreement or a legal document. The terms of the peace treaty called for an immediate end to the fighting. Noun. To call or name. Hurricanes in the western Pacific Ocean are termed typhoons. Verb. term (t rm) noun, plural terms; verb, termed, terming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rm)r terminal udSndDir udPronouce 1. A station at either end of a railroad, bus, air, or other transportation line. 2. A keyboard and a monitor that can be connected to a computer. ter nal (t l) noun, plural terminals.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terminal pronunciation termite udSndDir udPronouce An insect that has a white body. Termites live in large groups and eat wood, paper, and other similar material. ter mite (t t) noun, plural termites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir termite pronunciation terrace udSndDir udPronouce 1. A paved outdoor space next to a house. A terrace is used for relaxing. 2. A balcony of an apartment house. 3. A raised bank of earth with a flat top and sloping sides. Farmers often build terraces on hillsides to make a level area for growing crops. ter race (ter is) noun, plural terraces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terrace pronunciation terrarium udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A container that is used for growing small plants or raising small animals. It is usually made of glass. ter um (t m) noun, plural terrariums or terraria (t SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terrarium pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass terrestrial 1. Of or having to do with the earth or its inhabitants. 2. Of or having to do with land instead of water or air. Elephants are terrestrial creatures; fish are not. ter al (t l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terrestrial pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir terrible 1. Causing fear or terror; awful. The volcano erupted with a terrible roar. 2. Very bad. We had terrible weather on our vacation. ter ble (ter l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terrible pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked terrier udSndDir udPronouce One of various lively, small dogs that can have either a smooth or curly coat. ter er (ter r) noun, plural terriers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terrier pronunciation :PHYSSIZE terrific 1. Unusually great or severe. Today s terrific heat melted the tar on our roof. 2. Causing terror; frightening. That was a terrific storm. 3. Extremely good; wonderful. That s a terrific idea! ter ic (t ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terrific pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir terrify To fill with terror; frighten greatly. The child was terrified by the bad dream. ter fy (ter ) verb, terrified, terrifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terrify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared territory udSndDir udPronouce 1. Any large area of land; region. The plane was shot down over enemy territory. 2. Land that is under the control of a distant government. A territory does not have the full rights of a state or province. Hawaii was a territory of the United States until it became a state in 1959. ter ry (ter ) noun, plural territories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir territory pronunciation terror udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce 1. Great fear. That movie about monsters filled me with terror. 2. A person or thing that causes great fear. That vicious dog is a terror to the whole neighborhood. ter ror (ter r) noun, plural terrors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terror pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared terrorize To fill with great fear. The pirates terrorized the ship s passengers. ter ize (ter ) verb, terrorized, terrorizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir terrorize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce 1. A set of problems or tasks; examination. A test is used to determine a person s knowledge or skill. The teacher announced that there would be a spelling test on Friday. 2. Any method of finding out the nature or quality of something. I gave the new bicycle a test on the road before buying it. The doctor gave me several tests to find out why I felt sick. Noun. To give a test to or check. The teacher tested the class in arithmetic. The baker opened the oven and tested the bread. Verb. test (test) noun, plural tests; verb, tested, testing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir testQ pronunciation (test) tenant udSndDir udPronouce A person who pays money to use a house, apartment, office, or land that belongs to someone else. ten ant (ten nt) noun, plural tenants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tenant pronunciation 1. To be likely or apt. Some people tend to gain weight easily. 2. To have a general direction. The road tends to the left just ahead. tend (tend) verb, tended, tending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tend)G udPronouce udSndDir To take care of; look after. Our neighbor tended our plants while we were away on vacation. tend (tend) verb, tended, tending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tend) udPronouce udSndDir tendency udSndDir udPronouce A likelihood of behaving or thinking in a certain way; inclination. The chain on this old bike has a tendency to slip. tend cy (ten ) noun, plural tendencies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tendencyc pronunciation tender 1. Not tough or hard; soft. This steak is very tender. 2. Not strong; delicate. The tender leaves of the young plant became limp in the hot sun. 3. Kind or loving. Both parents were especially tender toward their new baby. 4. Very sensitive; painful. My thumb was still tender after the cut had healed. Yesterday s baseball game is a tender subject with us because we played so badly. ten der (ten r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tender pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta tendon udSndDir udPronouce A strong cord or band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone or other part of the body. ten don (ten n) noun, plural tendons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tendon' pronunciation tenement udSndDir udPronouce An old apartment building usually in poor condition. ten ment (ten nt) noun, plural tenements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tenement pronunciation Tenn. An abbreviation for Tennessee. Tenn. Tennessee udSndDir udPronouce A state in the southeastern United States. Its capital is Nashville. Ten see (ten ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Tennessee pronunciation word history Word History Tennessee comes from the name that the Cherokee had for their ancient capital. The name was given to a stream near the city, and later the river into which the stream flows was also called Tennessee. The name of the state came from the Tennessee River. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE tennis A game in which two or four players hit a small ball over a net with a racket. Tennis is played on grass, clay, concrete, or other courts. ten nis (ten is) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tennis pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect tennis.wav udSndDir tenor udSndDir udSndEffect tenor.wav udPronouce 1. A man s singing voice that is lower than an alto and higher than a bass. 2. A singer who has such a voice. 3. A musical instrument that has the range of a tenor voice. ten or (ten r) noun, plural tenors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tenor pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE tense udSndDir udPronouce 1. Stretched or drawn tight; strained. When you lift something heavy, your arm muscles become tense. 2. Showing or causing strain or suspense. Our argument made me feel tense. Adjective. To make or become tense. Tense your leg muscle. Verb. tense (tens) adjective, tenser, tensest; verb, tensed, tensing.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tense pronunciation (tens) tense udSndDir udPronouce A form of a verb that shows the time of the action or condition that the verb expresses. In the sentence I am taller than you, the verb is in the present tense. In the sentence I ran home, the verb is in the past tense. tense (tens) noun, plural tenses.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tense pronunciation (tens) tension udSndDir udPronouce 1. The force that affects objects that are pulled or stretched. That rope will break if you apply more tension. 2. A harmful feeling of pressure caused by worry or too much work. ten sion (ten n) noun, plural tensions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tension pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A portable shelter that is usually made out of canvas or nylon. A tent is held up by one or more poles or flexible rods. tent (tent) noun, plural tents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tent) :PHYSSIZE tentacle udSndDir udPronouce A long, thin body part of certain animals. Tentacles are used to feel, grasp, and move. An octopus has eight tentacles. ten cle (ten l) noun, plural tentacles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tentacle[ pronunciation telegraph udSndDir udPronouce A system or equipment used for sending messages by wire over a long distance. The message is sent in code over wires by means of electricity. Noun. To send by telegraph. Let s telegraph the news to your parents. Verb. tel graph (tel i graf ) noun, plural telegraphs; verb, telegraphed, telegraphing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir telegraph pronunciation i graf telephone udSndDir udPronouce 1. A system for sending sound or other information by wire or radio waves over a long distance. 2. An instrument used to send sound or other information over a long distance. A telephone includes a part for speaking into and a part for listening. It can also be used to send messages between computers. Noun. 1. To talk with someone by telephone. I will telephone you tomorrow. 2. To send by telephone. My cousin telephoned love and good wishes on my birthday. Verb. tel phone (tel ) noun, plural telephones; verb, telephoned, telephoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir telephone pronunciation word history Word History The word telephone comes from two Greek words that mean far away and sound or voice. A telephone lets someone hear sounds from far away. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE telescope udSndDir udPronouce An instrument that makes distant objects seem larger and nearer. Telescopes are very useful for studying the stars and other heavenly bodies. tel scope (tel ) noun, plural telescopes.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir telescope pronunciation :PHYSSIZE televise To send by television. All the major stations televised the president s speech. tel vise (tel ) verb, televised, televising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir televise pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir television udSndDir udPronouce 1. A system for sending and receiving pictures and sound over long distances by means of electricity. 2. A set or device on which these pictures are seen and the sound is heard. tel sion (tel vizh n) noun, plural televisions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir television pronunciation vizh udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. To put in words; say. When we were little, Mom and Dad used to tell us a story before we went to sleep. Tell us about your vacation. 2. To give an order to; command. The librarian told us where to find the atlas. 3. To reveal something secret. I know who did it, but I won t tell. 4. To recognize; identify. Can you tell the twins apart? tell (tel) verb, told, telling.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tel) max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE teller udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who tells or relates. The old sea captain is a wonderful teller of tales of adventure. 2. A person who works in a bank giving out and receiving money. tell er (tel r) noun, plural tellers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teller pronunciation temper udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tendency to become angry or irritated. I have quite a temper when someone insults me. 2. A usual state of mind; disposition. The members of my family have an even temper, and few things really upset them. 3. Control over the emotions. I lost my temper and ran from the house. Noun. To lessen the harshness of; soften. The teacher tempered the criticism of my work by saying that it was improving. Verb. tem per (tem r) noun, plural tempers; verb, tempered, tempering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir temperG pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE temperate Not too hot and not too cold. Most areas of the United States have a temperate climate. tem ate (tem r it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir temperate pronunciation r it) udPronouce udSndDir temperature udSndDir udPronouce The degree of heat or cold. Temperature is often measured with a thermometer. The nurse sent me home from school today with a high temperature. The temperature outside is going down. tem ture (tem r) noun, plural temperatures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir temperature pronunciation temple udSndDir udPronouce A building that is used for the worship of a god or gods. In Greece, we saw the ruins of the ancient temples. People of the Jewish religion worship in temples. tem ple (tem l) noun, plural temples.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir temple pronunciation :PHYSSIZE temple udSndDir udPronouce The flattened part on either side of the forehead. The temple is above the cheek and in front of the ear. tem ple (tem l) noun, plural temples. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir temple pronunciation temporary Lasting or used for a short time only. Some students try to find temporary jobs for the summer. tem y (tem ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir temporary pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tempt 1. To give someone thoughts of doing something wrong or foolish. Don t tempt me with chocolate; I m allergic to it. 2. To appeal strongly to; attract. The clothing in that store tempts me. tempt (tempt) verb, tempted, tempting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tempt pronunciation (tempt) udPronouce udSndDir temptation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of tempting or the condition of being tempted. I resisted the temptation to sleep late. 2. Something that tempts. Although I try to eat only healthful food, candy is a temptation for me. temp tion (temp t n) noun, plural temptations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir temptation pronunciation (temp t udSndDir udPronouce One more than nine; 10. ten (ten) noun, plural tens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ten) udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. A drop of clear, salty liquid that comes from the eye. Tears help keep the eye clean. 2. tears. The act of crying. The baby fell and burst into tears. Another word that sounds like this is tier. tear (t r) noun, plural tears. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE tease udSndDir udPronouce To annoy or make fun of in a playful way. Don t tease the cat or it will scratch you. Verb. A person who annoys or makes fun of people. A tease in my class keeps kidding me about my hair. Noun. tease (t z) verb, teased, teasing; noun, plural teases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tease pronunciation teaspoon udSndDir udPronouce A spoon that is used to eat with and to measure food. Three teaspoons hold the same amount as one tablespoon. tea spoon (t ) noun, plural teaspoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teaspoon1 pronunciation technical udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with the special skills, facts, or terms that belong to a science, art, or profession. The judge explained the case in the technical language of the law. 2. Having to do with engineering or any of the mechanical or industrial arts.You can learn to be an electrician at a technical school. tech cal (tek l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir technical pronunciation technician udSndDir udPronouce A person who is trained in the techniques of a certain job or science. The dental technician cleaned the patient s teeth. tech cian (tek nish n) noun, plural technicians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir technicianc pronunciation (tek nish technique udSndDir udPronouce A method or way of bringing about a desired result in a science, art, sport, or profession. Techniques for growing crops are taught at agricultural schools. tech nique (tek n ) noun, plural techniques. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir technique pronunciation (tek n technology udSndDir udPronouce 1. The use of science for practical purposes, especially in engineering and industry. 2. Methods, machines, and devices that are used in doing things in a science or profession. X rays were an important advance in medical technology. tech gy (tek nol ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir technology pronunciation (tek nol )Dir tedious Long and tiring; boring. Washing all the windows in our house is a tedious job. te ous (t s or t s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tedious pronunciation s or t udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion To be full; swarm. The creek near our house teems with fish. By noon the beach was teeming with people. Another word that sounds like this is team. teem (t m) verb, teemed, teeming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir teenager udSndDir udPronouce A person who is between the ages of thirteen and nineteen. teen er (t r) noun, plural teenagers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teenager pronunciation teens The years of a person s life between thirteen and nineteen. When I was still in my teens, we moved from New York to Ohio. teens (t nz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teens pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tee shirt udSndDir udPronouce Another spelling for T-shirt. Look up T-shirt for more information. tee (t ) noun, plural tee shirts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tee shirt pronunciation teeth Plural of tooth. Most grown-ups have thirty-two permanent teeth. Look up tooth for more information. teeth (t th) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teeth pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir teethe To grow teeth. Many babies chew on rubber rings when they are teething. teethe (t ) verb, teethed, teething. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teethe pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir telecast udSndDir udPronouce To broadcast for television. That network will telecast the president s speech. Verb. A program that is broadcast by television. I saw that telecast last fall. Noun. tel cast (tel i kast ) verb, telecasted, telecasting; noun, plural telecasts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir telecast pronunciation i kast telegram udSndDir udPronouce A message sent by telegraph. tel gram (tel i gram ) noun, plural telegrams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir telegram pronunciation i gram init^ taught Past tense and past participle of teach. I taught my cousin how to play volleyball. That experienced teacher has taught hundreds of children. Look up teach for more information. Another word that sounds like this is taut. taught (t t) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir taught pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Tightly drawn or stretched; not loose. The campers made sure the ropes on the tent were taut. Another word that sounds like this is taught. taut (t t) adjective, tauter, tautest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tavern udSndDir udPronouce A place where travelers stay overnight; inn. tav ern (tav rn) noun, plural taverns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tavern pronunciation udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Money that people or businesses must pay the government for its support. 2. A heavy burden or demand; strain. The delay was a tax on our patience. Noun. 1. To put a tax on. Our state taxes gasoline and uses the money to build highways. 2. To make a heavy demand on; strain. The difficult arithmetic problems taxed my brain. Verb. tax (taks) noun, plural taxes; verb, taxed, taxing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (taks)_ buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor taxation The practice or system of taxing. Taxation gives the government money to provide schools, hospitals, clean water, and many other services. tax tion (tak s n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir taxation pronunciation (tak s udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce An automobile that can be hired to take a person somewhere; taxicab. Noun. To move slowly along the ground or over the surface of the water. The airplane taxied out to the runway to take off. Verb. tax i (tak ) noun, plural taxis; verb, taxied, taxiing or taxying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation taxicab udSndDir udPronouce An automobile that can be hired to carry passengers where they want to go. A taxicab usually has a meter that records the fare to be paid. tax cab (tak ) noun, plural taxicabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir taxicab pronunciation tbs. or tbsp. An abbreviation for tablespoon. tbs. or tbsp. udSndDir udSndEffect tea.wav udPronouce 1. A drink that is made by pouring boiling water over the dried leaves of a shrub that is grown in China, Japan, and India. 2. This shrub or its dried and crumbled leaves. 3. A drink prepared in the same way from other dried leaves. 4. A light meal or gathering held in the late afternoon, during which tea and other refreshments are served. tea (t ) noun, plural teas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow V :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE teach To help a person to learn; show how. My neighbor teaches swimming in a camp and taught me to swim last summer. teach (t ch) verb, taught, teaching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teach pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir teacher udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce A person who gives lessons or classes. The science teacher began the class by doing an experiment. teach er (t r) noun, plural teachers.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teacher pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable teakettle udSndDir udPronouce A small covered kettle with a spout and handle. It is used to boil water. tea tle (t l) noun, plural teakettles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teakettle pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A small duck with a short neck. teal (t l) noun, plural teal or teals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group that plays, acts, or works together. A team of scientists discovered a cure for the disease. 2. Two or more horses or other animals that are harnessed together to do work. In many parts of the world, a team of oxen is used to pull a plow. Noun. To work together; form a team. The children teamed up to carry away the old bricks from the vacant lot. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is teem. team (t m) noun, plural teams; verb, teamed, teaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation teammate udSndDir udPronouce A person who is a member of the same team. Many of my basketball teammates have become my friends. team mate (t ) noun, plural teammates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir teammateQ pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To pull or become pulled apart by force. I tore the envelope open. Tear off a sheet from the pad of paper. 2. To make a hole or cut into by force; rip. I tore my shirt when I caught it on a nail. To move very quickly; rush. When the door was opened, the dog tore out of the house. Verb. A torn part or place. The tailor sewed the tear in my coat. Noun. tear (t r) verb, tore, torn, tearing; noun, plural tears. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation target udSndDir udPronouce 1. A mark or object that is aimed at. When we practice archery, we use a piece of cardboard as a target. 2. A person or thing that is made fun of or criticized. I was the target for teasing after I struck out. tar get (t git) noun, plural targets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir target pronunciation tariff udSndDir udPronouce A charge or tax that a government puts on goods coming into a country. The government placed a tariff on imported cars. tar iff (tar if) noun, plural tariffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tariff_ pronunciation tarnish udSndDir udPronouce 1. To dull the shine or color of. Sulfur in the air can tarnish silver. 2. To lose shine or color. The old candlesticks have tarnished. Verb. A surface coating that results from tarnishing. Polish will take that tarnish off. Noun. tar nish (t nish) verb, tarnished, tarnishing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tarnish pronunciation nish) Sharp in taste; not sweet. This apple is crisp and tart. tart (t rt) adjective, tarter, tartest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A pastry shell containing a custard, fruit, or other filling. tart (t rt) noun, plural tarts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tartan udSndDir udPronouce A woolen cloth with a plaid pattern. Each Scottish clan has its own special tartan. tar tan (t n) noun, plural tartans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tartan pronunciation tartar A yellowish substance that forms on teeth and becomes hard if not removed. tar tar (t r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tartar pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A piece of work to be done. My classroom task is to wash the blackboard. task (task) noun, plural tasks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (task) tassel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A hanging group of threads or cords that are tied together at one end. The cord on our window shade ends in a tassel. 2. Anything that is like this in shape. An ear of corn has a silky tassel at one end. tas sel (tas l) noun, plural tassels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tassel pronunciation taste udSndDir udPronouce 1. The sense by which the flavor of something in the mouth is noticed. 2. A particular flavor of food or anything else that is taken into the mouth. The four basic tastes are sweet, bitter, sour, and salty. 3. A small amount; sample. May I have a taste of your fish? 4. A liking or preference. I found a shirt to my taste. 5. A feeling of appreciation for what is good or beautiful. My friend has good taste in music. Noun. 1. To recognize the flavor of something by means of the sense of taste. I can taste the garlic in this stew. 2. To have a particular flavor. The sauce tastes too sweet. 3. To find out the flavor of something by taking a little of it into the mouth. Taste the soup to see if it needs pepper. Verb. taste (t st) noun, plural tastes; verb, tasted, tasting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir taste pronunciation tasteless 1. Having little or no flavor. The soup was tasteless, so I added some pepper. 2. Having or showing little sense of what is good, beautiful, or appropriate. It was tasteless to joke at such a serious event. taste less (t lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tasteless pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tasty Pleasing to the sense of taste. This is a very tasty dessert. tast ) adjective, tastier, tastiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tasty pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta tattered Torn or hanging in shreds. I like to wear that old tattered shirt. tat tered (tat rd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tattered pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tattle To tell secrets. Speak softly, or someone might hear and tattle on us. tat tle (tat l) verb, tattled, tattling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tattle pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tattletale udEmotion frustrat udSndDir udPronouce A person who tells the secrets of others. Never tell a tattletale anything you don t want others to know. tat tale (tat ) noun, plural tattletales.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tattletaleu pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat tattoo udSndDir udPronouce A colored figure or design made on the skin with needles that have been dipped in colors. The sailor had tattoos of ships on each arm. tat too (ta t ) noun, plural tattoos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tattooK pronunciation (ta t tanker udSndDir udPronouce A ship, truck, or airplane that has tanks for carrying oil or other liquid. tank er (tang r) noun, plural tankers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tanker pronunciation (tang tantrum udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce An outburst of temper or anger. tan trum (tan m) noun, plural tantrums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tantrum pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE Tanzania A country in southeastern Africa. Tan a (tan ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Tanzania pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. To hit or strike lightly. The teacher tapped on the desk with a ruler for attention. 2. To make or do by striking or hitting lightly again and again. I tapped out the beat of the music with my foot. Verb. A light or gentle blow. I turned around when I felt a tap on my shoulder. Noun. tap (tap) verb, tapped, tapping; noun, plural taps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tap) udSndDir udPronouce A device for starting or stopping the flow of water or another liquid from a pipe, sink, or container; faucet. Our kitchen sink has two taps. Noun. 1. To put a hole in to draw liquid from. Our grandparents tap the trunks of sugar maple trees to collect sap for making syrup. 2. To make a hidden connection in order to listen to someone s conversations. The spy tapped the enemy telephone lines. Verb. tap (tap) noun, plural taps; verb, tapped, tapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tap) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long narrow strip of cloth, paper, plastic, or some other material. The runner broke the tape that was stretched across the finish line. 2. A specially treated plastic band that is used to record and play sounds or images. My music collection includes many tapes. Noun. 1. To fasten with a tape. Tape the two pieces of paper together. 2. To record on a specially treated plastic tape. The television station taped the president s speech. Verb. tape (t p) noun, plural tapes; verb, taped, taping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tape1 pronunciation tape measure A long strip of cloth, plastic, or steel marked off in units for measuring. tape measure taper 1. To make or become gradually smaller at one end. The tailor tapered the legs of the slacks. 2. To become less and less. The rain finally tapered off. Another word that sounds like this is tapir. ta per (t r) verb, tapered, tapering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir taper pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tape recorder A machine that records and plays sound on a kind of plastic tape. tape recorder tapestry udSndDir udPronouce A cloth that has designs and pictures woven into it. tap try (tap ) noun, plural tapestries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tapestry pronunciation tapir udSndDir udPronouce An animal that looks like a large pig but is related to horses and rhinoceroses. Tapirs live in Central and South America and Asia. Another word that sounds like this is taper. ta pir (t r) noun, plural tapirs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tapir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE A bugle call that is played at the end of the day in military camps as a signal that all lights must be put out. It is also played at military funerals. taps (taps) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (taps) udPronouce udSndDir A dark, sticky substance that is made from coal or wood. Tar is used to pave roads and to waterproof roofs and sheds. Noun. To cover or coat with tar. The workers tarred the new highway. Verb. tar (t r) noun; verb, tarred, tarring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tarantula udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce A hairy spider that is found in warm areas. It has a painful bite. ta la (t ) noun, plural tarantulas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tarantula pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared tardy Arriving or happening after the appointed time; late. Those students were tardy for class because their bus got a flat tire. tar dy (t ) adjective, tardier, tardiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tardy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udEmotion embarras udSndDir udPronouce 1. A story. What a good tale about life at sea! 2. A story that is not true; falsehood. Stop telling tales and give us the truth. Another word that sounds like this is tail. tale (t l) noun, plural tales. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation talent udSndDir udPronouce 1. A natural ability or skill. You have a talent for playing the piano. 2. A person or persons who have talent. We need more talent for our play. tal ent (tal nt) noun, plural talents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir talent pronunciation talented Having or showing talent. That ballet student is a very talented dancer. tal ed (tal n tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir talented pronunciation n tid) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To say words; speak. The baby cannot talk yet. 2. To discuss. You should talk with the doctor about the pain in your back. 3. To bring or persuade by speech. The salesperson talked me into buying two pairs of shoes. Verb. 1. An exchange of spoken words; conversation. The two friends had a long talk. 2. An informal speech or lecture. The speaker gave a talk about Africa. Noun. talk (t k) verb, talked, talking; noun, plural talks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation talkative Talking or tending to talk a lot. I am not talkative early in the morning. talk tive (t tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir talkative pronunciation tiv) udPronouce udSndDir 1. Higher than average; not short or low. Two tall people in front of me blocked my view. 2. Measured from the bottom to the top; having a certain height. I am four feet tall. 3. Made-up or exaggerated. I think stories about ghosts are tall tales. tall (t l) adjective, taller, tallest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tallow The fat from cattle and sheep. Tallow is used in making candles and soap. tal low (tal ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tallow pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir talon udSndDir udPronouce The strong, sharp claw of an eagle, hawk, or other bird of prey. tal on (tal n) noun, plural talons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir talon pronunciation :PHYSSIZE tambourine udSndDir udPronouce A small drum that has metal disks attached loosely around the rim. tam rine (tam ) noun, plural tambourines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tambourine' pronunciation 1. Taken from a wild or natural state by human beings and made gentle or obedient. Tame elephants are a favorite sight at the circus. 2. Not fearful or shy. The goat was tame enough to let us feed it. Adjective. To take from a wild or natural state and make gentle or obedient. They tame wild horses at that ranch. Verb. tame (t m) adjective, tamer, tamest; verb, tamed, taming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir tamper To interfere in an improper manner. If you tamper with this recipe, the bread won t rise. tam per (tam r) verb, tampered, tampering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tamper pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make into leather by soaking in a special solution. That company tans animal hides to make purses and belts. 2. To make or become brown by exposure to the sun. Sunlight tanned the climber s face. Verb. 1. A yellowish brown color. 2. The brown color given to a person s skin by exposure to the sun. The lifeguard had a deep tan from being at the beach every day. Noun. Having the color tan. Adjective. tan (tan) verb, tanned, tanning; noun, plural tans; adjective, tanner, tannest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tan) udSndDir udPronouce A sharp or strong taste, flavor, or odor. I love the tang of fresh grapefruit. tang (tang) noun, plural tangs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tang) tangerine udSndDir udPronouce A small, sweet, juicy fruit that is like an orange. A tangerine has a reddish orange skin that peels easily. tan rine (tan ) noun, plural tangerines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tangerine pronunciation tangle udSndDir udPronouce To twist together in a confused mass; snarl. The strong wind tangled my hair. Verb. A twisted, confused mass. The yarn was in a tangle after the kitten played with it. Noun. tan gle (tang l) verb, tangled, tangling; noun, plural tangles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tangle pronunciation (tang l)ayWo udSndDir udSndEffect tank.wav udPronouce 1. A large container for holding liquid or gas. The driver filled the gas tank of the car. 2. An enclosed, armored vehicle used in combat. It has machine guns and a cannon and moves on two continuous belts. tank (tangk) noun, plural tanks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tangk) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE tablet udSndDir udPronouce 1. A number of sheets of paper glued together at one edge; pad. I bought a tablet of writing paper at the stationery store. 2. A small, flat piece of medicine or candy. Those red tablets will help your hay fever. 3. A thin, flat slab of wood or stone that has writing on it. tab let (tab lit) noun, plural tablets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tablet pronunciation table tennis A game played on a table with a low net stretched across it. Players use paddles to hit a small ball back and forth. table tennis :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udSndEffect tack.wav udPronouce 1. A short nail that has a sharp point and a broad, flat head. 2. A course of action. We weren t succeeding, so we tried a new tack. Noun. 1. To fasten with a tack or tacks. Let s tack posters to the walls of the room. 2. To attach or add. I think you should tack a small pocket onto the dress right here. Verb. tack (tak) noun, plural tacks; verb, tacked, tacking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tak) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE tackle udSndDir udPronouce 1. The equipment used for some activity or sport. The store sold rods, line, hooks, nets, and other fishing tackle. 2. A system of ropes and pulleys used for raising and lowering heavy loads. Tackle is used for raising and lowering the sails on a ship. 3. The act of stopping and bringing to the ground. The football player made a good tackle of the ball carrier. Noun. 1. To deal with; work on. First we mowed the front lawn, then we tackled the backyard. 2. To stop and bring to the ground. The farmer tackled the fleeing pig. Verb. tack le (tak l) noun, plural tackles; verb, tackled, tackling.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tackle pronunciation l)Word udSndDir udPronouce A tortilla wrapped around a filling, such as cheese, ground beef, or chicken. ta co (t ) noun, plural tacos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir taco' pronunciation word history Word History Taco is a word from Mexico. In Spanish, taco can mean a little wad and is the word often used for a snack. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow 4 :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE The ability to say or do the right thing when dealing with people or difficult situations. I tried to use tact when thanking my aunt for a gift I didn t like. tact (takt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (takt) udPronouce udSndDir tadpole udSndDir udPronouce A very young frog or toad when it still lives under water and has gills, a tail, and no legs. tad pole (tad ) noun, plural tadpoles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tadpole pronunciation :PHYSSIZE taffy udSndDir udPronouce A chewy candy made of brown sugar or molasses mixed with butter. taf fy (taf ) noun, plural taffies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir taffy pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A piece of paper or other material that is attached to something. The price tag says this shirt costs ten dollars. Noun. 1. To attach a tag to. My suitcases are tagged with my name and address. 2. To follow closely. The dog tagged along wherever the children went. Verb. tag (tag) noun, plural tags; verb, tagged, tagging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tag) A game in which one player chases the other players until he or she touches one. The player who is touched must then chase the others. Noun. 1. To touch or tap in the game of tag. I tagged you, so now you chase us. 2. To put a runner out in baseball by touching the runner with the ball. Verb. tag (tag) noun; verb, tagged, tagging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tag) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A slender, flexible part of an animal s body that sticks out from the back end. Our dog wags its tail when it sees us coming home from school. 2. Anything that is shaped like a tail. The tail of a comet always points away from the sun. 3. The end or rear part of anything. The airplane had an emergency exit in the tail. 4. tails. The reverse side of a coin. Noun. To follow closely and secretly. The secret agent tailed the spy. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is tale. tail (t l) noun, plural tails; verb, tailed, tailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tailor udSndDir udPronouce A person who makes, alters, or repairs clothing. Noun. To make as a tailor does. Suits tailored at that store always fit well. Verb. tai lor (t r) noun, plural tailors; verb, tailored, tailoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tailor pronunciation Taiwan An island country in the Pacific Ocean. It is off the eastern coast of China. Tai wan (t ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Taiwan pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. To get a hold of; grasp. I reached down to take the child s hand as we crossed the street. The student took a book from the shelf. 2. To capture or win by using force or skill. The invading army took many prisoners. My friend s painting took first prize. 3. To obtain; get. The nurse took my temperature. 4. To carry with one; bring. My parents only took two suitcases on their trip. 5. To make use of. Please take a seat. Let s take the bus home. 6. To move or remove. Take the trash to the town dump. If you take 3 from 5, you get 2. 7. To lead or conduct. This staircase will take you to the street. I took the dog for a walk. 8. To receive or accept. I take a vitamin pill every morning. Take my advice and get a good night s sleep. 9. To make or do. I have to take a history test this morning. I took a photograph of the deer in the meadow. 10. To need or require. It takes practice to learn how to play the guitar. 11. To have a sense of; feel. Some collectors take great pride in their rare coins. 12. To put up with; tolerate; endure. Our teacher won t take rude behavior. to take after. To look like or be like. I don t take after either of my parents. to take in. 1. To reduce the size of; make smaller. I have to take in this jacket. 2. To understand. The lecture was so full of information that I couldn t take it all in. to take off. 1. To remove. Take off your hat. 2. To rise up in flight. The airplane took off on time. to take up. 1. To make shorter or smaller. You ll have to take up those jeans. 2. To begin, as a hobby or a course of instruction. I m going to take up tennis. 3. To consume or fill; occupy. Collecting stamps takes up some of my spare time. That truck takes up a lot of space. 4. To gather or collect. We took up a collection to buy a present for our friend. take (t k) verb, took, taken, taking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir takey idiom to take after. To look like or be like. I don t take after either of my parents. to take in. 1. To reduce the size of; make smaller. I have to take in this jacket. 2. To understand. The lecture was so full of information that I couldn t take it all in. to take off. 1. To remove. Take off your hat. 2. To rise up in flight. The airplane took off on time. to take up. 1. To make shorter or smaller. You ll have to take up those jeans. 2. To begin, as a hobby or a course of instruction. I m going to take up tennis. 3. To consume or fill; occupy. Collecting stamps takes up some of my spare time. That truck takes up a lot of space. 4. To gather or collect. We took up a collection to buy a present for our friend. pronunciation taken Past participle of take. Is this seat taken? Look up take for more information. tak en (t n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir taken pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir takeoff udSndDir udPronouce The act of leaving the ground. The takeoff of the space shuttle is scheduled for noon. takeoff (t ) noun, plural takeoffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir takeoff pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sympathize 1. To feel and understand the sorrow or troubles of others; have or show compassion. I sympathized with my neighbors when their cat ran away. 2. To be in agreement. My parents sympathize with my plan to be an actor. sym thize (sim ) verb, sympathized, sympathizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sympathize pronunciation udPronouce Sf553 udSndDir s\s35 sympathy udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sf554 1. The ability to feel and understand the sorrow or troubles of others. I had sympathy for the hurt dog. 2. Agreement. The teacher is in sympathy with us. sym thy (sim ) noun, plural sympathies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sympathy pronunciation )A ma symphony udSndDir s\s35 udSndEffect symphony.wav udPronouce Sm575 1. A long musical work written for an orchestra. 2. A large orchestra. sym ny (sim ) noun, plural symphonies.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir symphonya pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE symptom udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sm576 A sign of something. A sore throat often is a symptom of a cold. symp tom (simp m) noun, plural symptoms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir symptom pronunciation (simp synagogue udEmotion light udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sm577 A building that is used by Jews for worship and religious instruction. syn gogue (sin or sin ) noun, plural synagogues.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir synagogue pronunciation or sin max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt synonym leavePage leavePage notedown noteup notedown noteup udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sm578 A word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word. Large is a synonym for syn nym (sin nim) noun, plural synonyms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir synonym pronunciation nim) language note Language Note A synonym is a word that can be used instead of another word. Synonyms help us make our writing clearer and more interesting. Some words are so close in meaning that they can replace each other in a sentence. For example, the synonyms gift and present can be used in the same sentence: I received four gifts (presents) for my birthday. Some synonyms, such as make, form, and manufacture, are not close enough in meaning to be substituted for one another. The meaning of these synonyms must be understood before they can be used properly in a sentence. 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The words and are synonymous. syn mous (si non s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir synonymous pronunciation (si non udPronouce Sm579 udSndDir s\s35 synthetic Made by people; not found in nature; artificial. Plastic is synthetic. syn ic (sin thet ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir synthetic pronunciation (sin thet udPronouce Sf555 udSndDir s\s35 Syria A country in the Middle East. Syr ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Syria pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sm580 udSndDir s\s35 udEmotion maglass syrup udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sf556 A thick, sweet liquid. Some syrups are made by boiling sugar and water or juice. syr up (sir p or s p) noun, plural syrups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir syrup pronunciation p or s system udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sf557 1. A group of things that form a whole. Our state has a good system of roads. 2. A group of laws, beliefs, or facts. In school, we study different systems of government. 3. An orderly method. You have a good system for studying. sys tem (sis m) noun, plural systems. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir system pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The twentieth letter of the alphabet. t, T (t ) noun, plural t SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation )Pron udSndDir udPronouce A small flap that sticks out from something. The tab on the file folder was marked with the name of a customer. tab (tab) noun, plural tabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (tab) table udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by one or more legs. The table in the dining room can seat eight people. 2. The people seated at a table. The table next to us was very noisy. 3. A list of facts or information. A table in my history book lists all the states and their capitals. ta ble (t l) noun, plural tables. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir table pronunciation tablecloth udSndDir udPronouce A cloth used to cover a table. ta cloth (t ) noun, plural tablecloths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tablecloth pronunciation tablespoon udSndDir udPronouce A large spoon that is used to serve and measure food. A tablespoon holds the same amount as three teaspoons. ta spoon (t ) noun, plural tablespoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir tablespoonG pronunciation swollen A past participle of swell. Your sore toe has swollen since yesterday. Look up swell for more information. Verb. Made larger by swelling. I can t get my ring on my swollen finger. Adjective. swol len (sw n) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swollen pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Sf545 udSndDir s\s34 udEmotion uncomfor swoop udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm569 To rush down suddenly. The hawk swooped on the rabbit. The outlaws swooped out of the hills to attack the stagecoach. Verb. The act of swooping. With a swoop, the eagle caught the squirrel. Noun. swoop (sw p) verb, swooped, swooping; noun, plural swoops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swoop pronunciation sword udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm570 A weapon that has a long, sharp blade set in a handle. sword (s rd) noun, plural swords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sword pronunciation rd)atio swordfish udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm571 A large saltwater fish with a long, flat, bony part like a sword that sticks out from the upper jaw. People catch swordfish for food and for sport. sword fish (s ) noun, plural swordfish or swordfishes.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swordfish pronunciation :PHYSSIZE swore Past tense of swear. The witness swore to tell the truth. Look up swear for more information. swore (sw r) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swore pronunciation udPronouce Sm572 udSndDir s\s34 sworn Past participle of swear. They have sworn to be friends forever. Look up swear for more information. sworn (sw rn) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sworn pronunciation udPronouce Sm573 udSndDir s\s34 Past participle of swim. That child has swum in the lake all day. Look up swim for more information. swum (swum) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (swum) udPronouce Sc192 udSndDir s\s34 swung Past tense and past participle of swing. I swung the bat at the ball. Look up swing for more information. swung (swung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swung pronunciation (swung) udPronouce Sf546 udSndDir s\s34 sycamore udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sf547 A tree with smooth, colorful bark that peels off in thin layers. syc more (sik ) noun, plural sycamores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sycamore' pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass syllable udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sf548 1. A spoken sound without interruption that forms a word or part of a word. The word break has one syllable. The word important has three syllables. 2. A letter or group of letters that form a syllable. syl ble (sil l) noun, plural syllables. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir syllable pronunciation symbol udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sm574 Something that represents something else. The dove is a symbol of peace. Another word that sounds like this is cymbal. sym bol (sim l) noun, plural symbols.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir symbolq pronunciation symbolize To be a symbol of; stand for. The owl symbolizes wisdom. sym ize (sim ) verb, symbolized, symbolizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir symbolize pronunciation udPronouce Sf549 udSndDir s\s35 symmetric or symmetrical udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sf550 Having or showing symmetry. sym ric or sym cal (si met rik or si met l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir symmetric or symmetricalS pronunciation (si met rik or si met buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass symmetrical symmetrical udPronouce Sf550 udSndDir s\s35 udEmotion maglass Having or showing symmetry. sym ric or sym cal (si met rik or si met l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir symmetrical or symmetrical pronunciation (si met rik or si met buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass symmetry udSndDir s\s35 udPronouce Sf551 A balanced grouping of parts on either side of a line or around a center. sym try (sim ) noun, plural symmetries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir symmetry pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The shape of a starfish shows symmetry. sympathetic 1. Feeling or showing kindness and pity toward others. A sympathetic neighbor brought flowers to me when I was sick. 2. In agreement. The counselor is sympathetic to our plans for a picnic. sym ic (sim thet ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sympathetic pronunciation thet udPronouce Sf552 udSndDir s\s35 swelling udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sf540 A swollen part. I had a swelling on my leg where the baseball hit me. swell ing (swel ing) noun, plural swellings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swelling pronunciation (swel swept Past tense and past participle of sweep. We swept the floor of the cabin. Look up sweep for more information. swept (swept) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swept pronunciation (swept) udPronouce Sf541 udSndDir s\s34 swerve udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm559 To turn aside suddenly. The driver swerved to avoid hitting a dog. Verb. The act of swerving. The swerve of the bus caused a passenger to fall to the floor. Noun. swerve (sw rv) verb, swerved, swerving; noun, plural swerves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swerve pronunciation swift udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm560 1. Moving or able to move very quickly. The rider had a swift horse. 2. Happening quickly; quick. The frog made a swift leap into the pond. Adjective. A bird with narrow wings and dark gray, brown, or bluish feathers. Noun. swift (swift) adjective, swifter, swiftest; noun, plural swifts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swift pronunciation (swift) udSndDir s\s34 udSndEffect swim.wav udPronouce Sc191 1. To move in the water by using the arms and legs or the fins and tail. We watched the fish swimming in the pond. 2. To move across something in this way. How fast can you swim the length of the pool? 3. To be in a liquid or be covered with a liquid. The turkey was swimming in gravy. The child s eyes swam with tears. 4. To have a dizzy feeling. The rocking of the boat made my head swim. Verb. The act, time, or distance of swimming. Let s take a quick swim before lunch. Noun. swim (swim) verb, swam, swum, swimming; noun, plural swims.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (swim) SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE swimmer udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm561 A person or animal that swims. swim mer (swim r) noun, plural swimmers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swimmer pronunciation (swim swindle udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm562 To take someone s money or property in a dishonest way; cheat. The dealer swindled me and never delivered the goods as promised. Verb. The act of swindling. Noun. swin dle (swin l) verb, swindled, swindling; noun, plural swindles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swindle pronunciation (swin swine udSndDir s\s34 udSndEffect swine.wav udPronouce Sm563 A member of the pig family; pig or hog. swine (sw n) noun, plural swine. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swine pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE swing udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm564 1. To move back and forth. We like to swing on the tire that hangs from the tree. 2. To move or turn in a curved motion. The player swung the bat. Verb. 1. The swinging of something. A swing of the golf club sent the ball flying. 2. A seat hung by chains or ropes in which a person can sit and swing. We play on the swings at the playground. Noun. swing (swing) verb, swung, swinging; noun, plural swings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swing pronunciation (swing) swirl udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm565 To move around and around. The wind swirled the dry leaves. Verb. 1. A spinning or twisting motion. The breeze made the smoke of the campfire rise with a swirl. 2. Something shaped like a curl. My signature ends in a swirl. Noun. swirl (sw rl) verb, swirled, swirling; noun, plural swirls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swirl pronunciation swish udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sf542 To move with a soft, brushing sound. My long coat swished as I walked. Verb. A swishing movement or sound. I listened to the swish of the tide. Noun. swish (swish) verb, swished, swishing; noun, plural swishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swish pronunciation (swish) Swiss the Swiss. The people of Switzerland. Noun. Of or having to do with Switzerland or its people. Adjective. Swiss (swis) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Swiss pronunciation (swis)' udPronouce Sf543 udSndDir s\s34 switch enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing howing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir s\s34 udSndEffect switch.wav udPronouce Sm566 1. A long, thin stick or rod used for whipping. 2. A stroke or lash. The cow brushed flies off with a switch of its tail. 3. A change. The coach made a switch to a new pitcher in the ninth inning. 4. A device used to open or close an electric circuit. Where is the switch for the light? 5. A device by which a train can change from one track to another. Noun. 1. To strike with a switch. 2. To move or swing with a quick motion. The cat switched its tail. 3. To change. Let s switch seats. 4. To turn on or off by means of an electrical switch. I switched the light on. 5. To move a train from one track to another. Verb. switch (swich) noun, plural switches; verb, switched, switching.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir switch pronunciation (swich) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE switchboard udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm567 A device used to connect telephone lines or other electrical circuits. switch board (swich ) noun, plural switchboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir switchboard pronunciation (swich Switzerland A country in central Europe. Switz land (swit nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Switzerland pronunciation (swit udPronouce Sf544 udSndDir s\s34 swivel udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm568 A device that allows parts attached to it to move freely. My lamp has a swivel that lets me raise or lower it. Noun. To turn on a swivel. I swiveled on the piano stool. Verb. swiv el (swiv l) noun, plural swivels; verb, swiveled, swiveling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swivel pronunciation (swiv swarm udSndDir s\s33 udSndEffect swarm.wav udPronouce Sm552 1. A group of bees that leave their hive to start a new colony. 2. A large group of people or animals. Swarms of tourists visited the beach. Noun. 1. To leave a hive together to start a new colony. The bees swarmed. 2. To move in a large group. People swarmed out of the theater. 3. To be filled. The river swarmed with alligators. Verb. swarm (sw rm) noun, plural swarms; verb, swarmed, swarming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swarm pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sc190 1. To move or cause to move back and forth. The dancers swayed to the music. 2. To change the thinking of; influence. Can I sway you from quitting your job? Verb. 1. The act of swaying. We felt the sway of the bus. 2. Influence or control. The nation was under the dictator s sway. Noun. sway (sw ) verb, swayed, swaying; noun, plural sways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation swear 1. To make a solemn statement, often by calling on God or another sacred being or thing. The witness swore on a Bible to tell the truth during the trial. 2. To promise in a solemn way. I swear that I m telling the truth. 3. To say words that show hatred and anger; curse. swear (sw r) verb, swore, sworn, swearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swear pronunciation udPronouce Sm553 udSndDir s\s33 sweat udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sf534 1. A salty fluid given off through the skin. Sweat helps to keep the body cool. 2. Moisture formed in drops on a surface. Sweat formed on the glass of cold water. 3. The condition of sweating. I was so nervous that I broke into a sweat. Noun. 1. To give off sweat. The horse sweated in the hot sun. 2. To gather moisture in drops from the surrounding air. The glass of cold lemonade sweated in the warm room. Verb. sweat (swet) noun; verb, sweated, sweating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sweat pronunciation (swet) sweater udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sf535 A warm, knitted piece of clothing worn over the upper part of the body. sweat er (swet r) noun, plural sweaters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sweater pronunciation (swet sweatshirt udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm554 A heavy, knitted shirt that usually has long sleeves and no collar. sweat shirt (swet ) noun, plural sweatshirts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sweatshirt pronunciation (swet Sweden A country in northern Europe. Swe den (sw n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Sweden pronunciation udPronouce Sm555 udSndDir s\s34 Swedish The language spoken in Sweden. Noun. Of or having to do with Sweden, its people, or its language. Adjective. Swed ish (sw dish) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Swedish pronunciation dish)= udPronouce Sf536 udSndDir s\s34 sweep udSndDir s\s34 udSndEffect sweep.wav udPronouce Sf537 1. To clean with a broom or brush. Please sweep the floor. 2. To clear away or take up. We swept the crumbs from the floor. 3. To move or carry quickly and with force. The fire swept through the barn. 4. To pass over with a quick, steady motion. The sailor s eyes swept the horizon. Verb. Any quick, sweeping motion. The cat batted the ball with a sweep of its paw. Noun. sweep (sw p) verb, swept, sweeping; noun, plural sweeps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sweep pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE sweet udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sf538 1. Having a taste like that of sugar or honey. This apple is sweet and juicy. 2. Pleasing to the smell. A rose has a sweet odor. 3. Not sour; fresh. Store the cream in the refrigerator to keep it sweet. 4. Not salted. The baker would only use sweet butter. 5. Pleasing and kindly; good-natured. Our camp counselor is a sweet person. Adjective. Something that tastes sweet. That store sells cookies, candy, and other sweets. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is suite. sweet (sw t) adjective, sweeter, sweetest; noun, plural sweets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sweet pronunciation sweeten To make or become sweet or sweeter. The cook sweetened the lemonade with sugar. sweet en (sw n) verb, sweetened, sweetening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sweeten pronunciation udPronouce Sm556 udSndDir s\s34 sweetener udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sf539 A substance that sweetens. Sugar and honey are natural sweeteners, and there are also synthetic sweeteners that have been developed as substitutes for them. sweet er (sw r) noun, plural sweeteners.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sweetener pronunciation sweetheart udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm557 A person who is loved by and loves another. sweet heart (sw ) noun, plural sweethearts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sweetheart pronunciation sweet pea A flower with a sweet smell. Sweet peas may be purple, pink, red, or white. They grow on climbing plants. sweet pea :PHYSSIZE sweet potato The sweet, orange root of a vine. The sweet potato is cooked and eaten as a vegetable. sweet potato :PHYSSIZE swell udSndDir s\s34 udPronouce Sm558 1. To grow or cause to grow in size. The sprain swelled my wrist. 2. To rise above the normal level. The river swells in the spring. This symphony swells to a loud ending. Verb. A wave or series of waves. The boat rose and fell on the ocean swells. Noun. Fine; excellent. You look swell in your new clothes. Adjective. This meaning is used mostly in everyday conversation. swell (swel) verb, swelled, swollen or swelled, swelling; noun, plural swells; adjective, sweller, swellest.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swell pronunciation (swel) survive 1. To live through. The passengers survived the plane crash. 2. To continue to exist. These plants need water to survive. sur vive (s ) verb, survived, surviving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir survive pronunciation udPronouce Sf526 udSndDir s\s33 survivor udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf527 A person or thing that survives. There were two survivors of the crash. sur vor (s r) noun, plural survivors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir survivor9 pronunciation suspect udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf528 1. To think that something is possible or true. I suspect that they have already gone. 2. To think someone is guilty without proof. The sheriff suspected the stranger of the crime. 3. To not believe or trust; doubt. We suspected their honesty. Verb. A person who is suspected of committing a crime. The suspect is in jail. Noun. sus pect (s spekt for verb; sus for noun) verb, suspected, suspecting; noun, plural suspects. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suspect pronunciation spekt for verb; sus for noun) suspend udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf529 1. To attach so as to hang down. We suspended the swing from a tree branch. 2. To support while allowing movement. Bits of lemon were suspended in the lemonade. 3. To stop or cause to stop for a time. Why did you suspend payments on your car? 4. To take away the privilege of using or attending. The principal suspended the student from school for breaking the rules. sus pend (s spend ) verb, suspended, suspending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suspend pronunciation spend suspenders Two straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers or a skirt. sus ers (s spen rz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suspenders pronunciation spen udPronouce Sm549 udSndDir s\s33 suspense The condition of being in doubt and worried about what will happen. The exciting movie kept me in suspense. sus pense (s spens ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suspense pronunciation spens udPronouce Sf530 udSndDir s\s33 suspension udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sm548 The act of suspending. My suspension from school lasted a week. sus sion (s spen n) noun, plural suspensions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suspension9 pronunciation spen suspension bridge A bridge suspended from cables or chains that are strung from towers. suspension bridge :PHYSSIZE suspicion udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf531 1. The act or instance of suspecting. My suspicion that the apple was rotten turned out to be correct. 2. The condition of being suspected. Members of the gang were under suspicion for several crimes. sus cion (s spish n) noun, plural suspicions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suspicion pronunciation spish suspicious udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sm550 1. Causing suspicion. The person outside the bank acted in a suspicious manner. 2. Feeling or showing suspicion. That farmer is suspicious of strangers. sus cious (s spish s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suspicious pronunciation spish SW or S.W. An abbreviation for southwest. SW or S.W. swallow udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf532 1. To cause food to pass from the mouth to the stomach. 2. To take in and cover. The sea swallowed the ship. 3. To take or keep back. I swallowed my pride and apologized for being rude. 4. To believe something without questioning whether it makes sense or is true. That story is just too fantastic to swallow. Verb. 1. The act of swallowing. With a quick swallow I finished my milk. 2. The amount that can be swallowed at a time. I took a swallow of water before I dashed out. Noun. swal low (swol ) verb, swallowed, swallowing; noun, plural swallows.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swallow pronunciation (swol swallow udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf533 A small bird with long wings. Swallows are very good fliers. swal low (swol ) noun, plural swallows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swallow pronunciation (swol Past tense of swim. We swam in the pool. Look up swim for more information. swam (swam) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (swam) udPronouce Sc188 udSndDir s\s33 swamp udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sm551 An area of wet land. Swamps may have trees and shrubs growing in them. Noun. To fill with water. The high waves swamped the boat and made it sink. Verb. swamp (swomp) noun, plural swamps; verb, swamped, swamping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir swamp pronunciation (swomp) udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sc189 A large water bird that has a long, graceful neck and webbed feet. swan (swon) noun, plural swans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (swon) :PHYSSIZE surface udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sm538 1. The outside of a thing. The surface of the stone is rough. The astronauts explored the surface of the moon. 2. Outer look or appearance. The problem seemed simple on the surface. Noun. Of or having to do with a surface; on a surface. We scraped off the surface rust from the metal. Adjective. 1. To come or rise to the surface. The submarine surfaced. 2. To cover the surface of. Our driveway is surfaced with tar. Verb. sur face (s fis) noun, plural surfaces; adjective; verb, surfaced, surfacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surface pronunciation surfboard udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf520 A long, flat board used to ride on the crest of a wave. surf board (s ) noun, plural surfboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surfboard pronunciation surge udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf521 To swell and move with force like a wave. The flood waters surged over the river banks. The crowd surged forward. Verb. 1. A swelling movement. The surge of the waves tossed the ship. 2. A sudden rise. There was a surge in the price of food. Noun. surge (s rj) verb, surged, surging; noun, plural surges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surge pronunciation surgeon udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sm539 A doctor who performs surgery. sur geon (s n) noun, plural surgeons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surgeon pronunciation surgery 1. The branch of medicine that deals with the removal and repair of diseased or damaged parts of the body. 2. An operation performed by a surgeon. sur ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surgery pronunciation udPronouce Sm540 udSndDir s\s33 Suriname A country in northeastern South America. Su name (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Suriname pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sm541 udSndDir s\s33 udEmotion maglass surname udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sm542 A last name; family name. My surname is Banks. sur name (s ) noun, plural surnames. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surname pronunciation surpass 1. To be better, greater, or stronger than. I am a good runner, but two of my friends surpass me. 2. To be beyond the power or reach of; exceed. A few problems on the math test surpassed my ability. sur pass (s r pas ) verb, surpassed, surpassing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surpass pronunciation r pas udPronouce Sf522 udSndDir s\s33 surplus An amount greater than what is used or needed; quantity remaining. We have a surplus of furniture in the attic. Noun. Greater than what is needed. The farmer gave the surplus fruit to a charity. Adjective. sur plus (s ) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surplus pronunciation udPronouce Sm543 udSndDir s\s33 surprise udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sm544 1. To cause to feel sudden wonder or amazement. You surprised us with all the gifts you brought. 2. To find suddenly and unexpectedly. One morning we surprised two deer in our backyard. Verb. 1. A feeling of wonder or amazement caused by something unexpected. Winning the contest filled me with surprise. 2. Something that causes surprise. Was the party a surprise to you? 3. The act of coming upon someone suddenly and unexpectedly. We caught them by surprise. Noun. sur prise (s ) verb, surprised, surprising; noun, plural surprises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surprise pronunciation surrender udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf523 To yield. The outlaw surrendered to the sheriff. Verb. The act of surrendering. Noun. sur der (s r) verb, surrendered, surrendering; noun, plural surrenders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surrender pronunciation surround To be on all sides of; form a circle around. A fence surrounds our yard. sur round (s round ) verb, surrounded, surrounding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surround pronunciation round udPronouce Sf524 udSndDir s\s33 surroundings The things or conditions that surround a person. We moved to the country for the quiet surroundings. sur round ings (s roun dingz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surroundings pronunciation roun dingz) udPronouce Sm545 udSndDir s\s33 survey udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf525 1. To look at or study in detail. The mayor surveyed the damage to the city after the storm. 2. To measure land to fix or find out its boundaries. They surveyed the property before it was divided into lots. Verb. 1. A detailed study. The company made a survey to find out who might buy its products. 2. A measuring of land. That family had a survey made of their property. Noun. sur vey (s for verb; s or s for noun) verb, surveyed, surveying; noun, plural surveys.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir survey pronunciation for verb; s or s for noun) surveyor udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sm546 A person whose work is surveying land. sur or (s r) noun, plural surveyors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surveyor pronunciation survival 1. The act of surviving. The survival of all the bus passengers in the accident seemed a miracle. 2. A thing that survives. The custom of throwing rice at a bride and groom is a survival from the past. sur al (s l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir survival pronunciation udPronouce Sm547 udSndDir s\s33 supernatural udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm532 Having an existence not limited by the laws of nature. Ghosts and demons are supernatural creatures. su ral (s r nach l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir supernaturalE pronunciation r nach superstition udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm533 A belief based on ignorance and fear. The belief that a black cat will bring bad luck is a superstition. su tion (s r stish n) noun, plural superstitions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir superstition_ pronunciation r stish superstitious Having or showing superstition. su tious (s r stish s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir superstitious pronunciation r stish udPronouce Sf513 udSndDir s\s32 supervise To watch over and direct. The manager supervised workers at the plant. su vise (s ) verb, supervised, supervising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir supervise pronunciation udPronouce Sm534 udSndDir s\s32 supervisor udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm535 A person who watches over and directs the work of other people. su sor (s r) noun, plural supervisors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir supervisor; pronunciation supper udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf514 The last meal of the day. sup per (sup r) noun, plural suppers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir supper pronunciation supple 1. Easy to bend; not stiff. I used supple branches to weave the basket. 2. Able to adapt to changes or new things. A person with a supple mind learns easily. sup ple (sup l) adjective, suppler, supplest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir supple pronunciation udPronouce Sf515 udSndDir s\s32 supplement udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf516 Something added to complete or improve another thing. My history book has a supplement in the back that lists all the presidents of the United States. Noun. To add as a supplement. I supplement my allowance by earning money mowing lawns. Verb. sup ment (sup nt for noun; ment for verb) noun, plural supplements; verb, supplemented, supplementing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir supplement pronunciation nt for noun; sup ment for verb) supply udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf517 To provide with something needed or wanted. Rain supplies water. Verb. A quantity of something that is needed or ready for use. We have bought the supplies for our camping trip. Noun. sup ply (s ) verb, supplied, supplying; noun, plural supplies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir supply pronunciation support udSndDir s\s33 udPronouce Sf518 1. To hold up. The columns support the roof. 2. To provide for. Our parents support our family by working. 3. To help or back. Many people support that candidate for mayor. 4. To give strength or comfort to. The family supported each other during a difficult time. 5. To show to be true. The facts support your story. Verb. 1. The supporting of something or someone. My friends gave me support when I ran for club president. 2. A person or thing that supports. The center pole is the main support of the tent. Noun. sup port (s ) verb, supported, supporting; noun, plural supports. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir support pronunciation suppose 1. To imagine to be possible. Suppose that we were able to fly by flapping our arms. 2. To believe; guess. I suppose that I ll be finished with my homework soon. 3. To expect or require. My friend is supposed to be here by now. sup pose (s ) verb, supposed, supposing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suppose pronunciation udPronouce Sm536 udSndDir s\s33 supreme 1. Greatest in power or authority; most important. The dictator was supreme in that country. 2. Highest; utmost. We made a supreme effort to lift the box. su preme (s ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir supreme pronunciation udPronouce Sm537 udSndDir s\s33 Supreme Court The highest court in the United States. Supreme Court 1. Having no doubt; confident. I am sure that you are right. 2. Certain to be; dependable. Our team is a sure winner. 3. Steady; firm. You should have a sure grip on the bat when you swing it. Adjective. Surely; certainly. Sure, I m going. Adverb. sure (sh r) adjective, surer, surest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sc186 udSndDir s\s33 surely Without any doubt; truly. I will surely be there. sure ly (sh ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir surely pronunciation udPronouce Sf519 udSndDir s\s33 The rise and splash of the waves of the sea on the shore. Noun. To ride on a wave with a surfboard. My cousin surfs where the waves are big. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is serf. surf (s rf) noun; verb, surfed, surfing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Sc187 udSndDir s\s33 Past participle of sing. The choir has sung many songs. Look up sing for more information. sung (sung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sung) udPronouce Sc184 udSndDir s\s32 sunglasses A pair of dark pieces of glass or plastic in a frame that help to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun. sun glass es (sun iz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunglasses pronunciation udPronouce Sf505 udSndDir s\s32 A past tense and a past participle of sink. The rock I threw has sunk to the bottom of the pond. Look up sink for more information. sunk (sungk) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sungk) udPronouce Sc185 udSndDir s\s32 sunken 1. Having sunk below the surface. The divers looked for sunken treasure. 2. Placed below the area around it. There is a sunken garden in our backyard. 3. Hollow. The thin child had sunken cheeks. Adjective. A past participle of sink. Look up sink for more information. Verb. sunk en (sung n) adjective; verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunken pronunciation (sung udPronouce Sf506 udSndDir s\s32 sunlight The light of the sun. sun light (sun ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunlight pronunciation udPronouce Sf507 udSndDir s\s32 sunny 1. Full of sunlight; warmed by sunlight. We sat on the sunny porch. 2. Cheerful; happy. The child had a sunny smile. sun ny (sun ) adjective, sunnier, sunniest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunny pronunciation udPronouce Sm526 udSndDir s\s32 sunrise udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm527 The rising of the sun. sun rise (sun ) noun, plural sunrises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunrise pronunciation sunset udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf508 The setting of the sun. sun set (sun ) noun, plural sunsets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunset pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sunshine The light that comes from the sun. sun shine (sun ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunshine pronunciation udPronouce Sm528 udSndDir s\s32 suntan udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf509 A dark coloring of the skin that comes from exposure to the sun. sun tan (sun ) noun, plural suntans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suntan pronunciation )yWor superb Very fine; excellent. The actor gave a superb performance. su perb (s ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir superb pronunciation udPronouce Sm529 udSndDir s\s32 superintendent udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf510 A person who directs or manages something. The superintendent of police is the head of the police department. su ent (s r in ten nt) noun, plural superintendents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir superintendentm pronunciation r in ten superior udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm530 1. Higher, greater, or better. The champion baseball team has superior players. 2. Proud; haughty. Those children have a superior attitude because their parents are famous. Adjective. A person who is in a higher position. The principal of a school is the teachers superior. Noun. su or (s r) adjective; noun, plural superiors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir superior pronunciation superiority The state or quality of being superior. The football team showed its superiority by winning the state championship. su ty (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir superiority pronunciation udPronouce Sf511 udSndDir s\s32 superlative udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm531 Of the highest sort; above all others. Landing astronauts on the moon was a superlative achievement. Adjective. The form of an adjective or adverb that shows the greatest degree of whatever is expressed by the basic form. For example, darkest is the superlative of dark. Noun. su tive (s tiv) adjective; noun, plural superlatives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir superlative pronunciation tiv) supermarket udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf512 A large store that sells food and household goods. su ket (s kit) noun, plural supermarkets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir supermarket pronunciation summarize To make a summary of. My friend summarized the movie for me. sum rize (sum ) verb, summarized, summarizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir summarize pronunciation udPronouce Sm516 udSndDir s\s32 summary udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm517 A brief account that contains the main points of something. The radio announcer gave a summary of the day s news. sum ry (sum ) noun, plural summaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir summary pronunciation summer udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf501 The season of the year that comes between spring and autumn. Noun. To spend the summer. The family will summer in the mountains. Verb. sum mer (sum r) noun, plural summers; verb, summered, summering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir summer pronunciation summit udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm518 The highest point. They climbed to the summit of the mountain. sum mit (sum it) noun, plural summits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir summit pronunciation it)(sw summon 1. To ask to come. We summoned the police to the car accident. 2. To stir up; arouse. I summoned my courage and dove off the high diving board. sum mon (sum n) verb, summoned, summoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir summon pronunciation udPronouce Sf502 udSndDir s\s32 summons udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm519 An official notice or command to appear somewhere or do something. I received a summons to appear in court. sum mons (sum nz) noun, plural summonses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir summons pronunciation udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sc183 1. The star around which the earth and other planets revolve. The sun gives light and heat. 2. Light and heat from the sun. The plants need plenty of sun. Noun. To be in the light and heat of the sun. We sunned ourselves on the beach. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is son. sun (sun) noun; verb, sunned, sunning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sun) An abbreviation for Sunday. sunbathe To lie in the sun. Our neighbors sometimes sunbathe in their backyard. sun bathe (sun ) verb, sunbathed, sunbathing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunbathe pronunciation udPronouce Sm520 udSndDir s\s32 sunburn udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm521 A redness or burn on the skin caused by the sun. Noun. To burn the skin by exposure to the sun. Verb. sun burn (sun ) noun, plural sunburns; verb, sunburned or sunburnt, sunburning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunburn pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor sunburnt A past tense and past participle of sunburn. Look up sunburn for more information. sun burnt (sun ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunburnt pronunciation udPronouce Sm522 udSndDir s\s32 sundae udEmotion enthusia udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm523 Ice cream served with syrup, fruit, or nuts on top. sun dae (sun or sun ) noun, plural sundaes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sundaeM pronunciation or sun max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia Sunday udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm524 The first day of the week. Sun day (sun or sun ) noun, plural Sundays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Sunday1 pronunciation or sun word history Word History The Romans dedicated the second day of their week to the sun. The Latin name was translated into an Old English word meaning s day, which became Sunday. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow z :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE sundial udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sm525 A device that consists of a plate with numbers and a pointer that casts a shadow. It shows the time of day by the movement of the shadow across the numbers. sun dial (sun l) noun, plural sundials.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sundial pronunciation sundown udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf503 The setting of the sun. sun down (sun ) noun, plural sundowns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sundown pronunciation sunflower udSndDir s\s32 udPronouce Sf504 A large flower that grows on a tall plant. A sunflower has a brown center and yellow petals. sun er (sun r) noun, plural sunflowers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sunflower pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sugar beet A plant whose long, thick roots are a source of sugar. sugar beet sugarcane A tall grass with a woody stem. The juice in its stem is a source of sugar. sug cane (sh ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sugarcane pronunciation udPronouce Sm511 udSndDir s\s31 suggest 1. To offer as something to think about. Who suggested that we play baseball? 2. To come or bring into the mind. The color red suggests warmth. 3. To hint. Your smile suggests that you are happy. sug gest (s g jest or s jest ) verb, suggested, suggesting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suggest pronunciation g jest or s jest udPronouce Sf493 udSndDir s\s31 suggestion udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm512 1. The act of suggesting something. We went to that movie because of your suggestion. 2. Something suggested. Buying a lock for my bicycle was my friend s suggestion. 3. A hint; trace. There is a suggestion of roses in that perfume. sug tion (s g jes n or s n) noun, plural suggestions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suggestionw pronunciation g jes n or s suicide udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm513 1. The killing of oneself on purpose. 2. A person who has committed suicide. su cide (s ) noun, plural suicides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suicide pronunciation udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sc181 1. A set of clothes made to be worn together. A suit has trousers or a skirt, a jacket, and sometimes a vest. 2. A case brought to a court of law. I brought a suit against the driver whose car hit me. 3. Any of the four sets of playing cards in a deck. The suits are spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs. Noun. 1. To meet the needs of; be right for. The lively music suits my happy mood. 2. To be convenient to; please; satisfy. Stay as long as it suits you. 3. To be becoming to. The yellow jacket suits you perfectly. Verb. suit (s t) noun, plural suits; verb, suited, suiting.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation suitable Right; proper. The soil in our backyard is suitable for growing tomatoes. suit ble (s l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suitable pronunciation udPronouce Sf494 udSndDir s\s31 suitcase udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm514 A flat bag for carrying clothes when traveling. suit case (s ) noun, plural suitcases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suitcase pronunciation suite udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sf495 1. A group of rooms that are connected. The family took a suite at the hotel. 2. A set of matching or similar things. Mom and Dad bought a suite of furniture for the dining room. Another word that sounds like this is sweet. suite (sw t) noun, plural suites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suite pronunciation suitor udEmotion light udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm515 A man who courts a woman. suit or (s r) noun, plural suitors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suitor pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt sulfur A yellow substance that is used to make matches, fertilizers, and explosives. Sulfur is a chemical element. This word is sometimes spelled sulphur. sul fur (sul r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sulfur pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sf496 udSndDir s\s31 udEmotion maglass sullen 1. Gloomy and silent from anger. The child was sullen after being scolded. 2. Gloomy; dismal. sul len (sul n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sullen pronunciation udPronouce Sf497 udSndDir s\s31 max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion sulphur Another spelling for sulfur. Look up sulfur for more information. sul phur (sul r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sulphur pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sf498 udSndDir s\s31 udEmotion maglass sultan udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sf499 The king of certain Muslim countries. Turkey was once ruled by a sultan. sul tan (sul n) noun, plural sultans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sultan pronunciation udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sc182 1. The number that results from adding two or more numbers together. The sum of 6 plus 8 is 14. 2. An amount of money. I was paid the sum of ten dollars for mowing their lawn. Another word that sounds like this is some. sum (sum) noun, plural sums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sum) sumac udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sf500 A tree or shrub that has pointed leaves and clusters of flowers and berries. One kind of sumac can cause a rash that itches. su mac (sh mak or s mak) noun, plural sumacs.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sumac pronunciation mak or s :PHYSSIZE 1. Of the same kind; of that kind. I have never seen such weather. How could they have done such a thing? 2. Similar; like. We bought tomatoes, lettuce, and other such vegetables for a salad. 3. So much of. It is such a surprise to see you. Adjective. A person or thing of that kind. We need paper plates and such for the picnic. Pronoun. such (such) adjective; pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (such)y udPronouce Sc177 udSndDir s\s31 udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sc178 1. To draw something into the mouth. I sucked the apple juice through a straw. 2. To draw liquid from something with the mouth. The baby sucked a bottle. 3. To hold in the mouth and lick. I sucked on a piece of ice. 4. To draw in. A vacuum cleaner sucks in dust. suck (suk) verb, sucked, sucking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suck# pronunciation (suk) sucker udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sf486 1. A part of the body of certain animals that is used to stick onto things. An octopus has suckers on its tentacles. 2. A piece of candy that is held in the mouth and licked. Some lollipops are suckers. suck er (suk r) noun, plural suckers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sucker pronunciation suction The pulling of a gas or liquid into a space from which part or all of the air has been removed. A vacuum cleaner works by suction. suc tion (suk n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suction pronunciation udPronouce Sf487 udSndDir s\s31 Sudan A country in northeastern Africa. Su dan (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Sudan pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sm506 udSndDir s\s31 udEmotion maglass sudden 1. Happening without warning; not expected. A sudden storm caught me without an umbrella. 2. Hasty; quick. A sudden decision may not be the best one. sud den (sud n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sudden pronunciation udPronouce Sf488 udSndDir s\s31 Soapy water with foam or bubbles. suds (sudz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sudz) udPronouce Sc179 udSndDir s\s31 To start a case against in a court of law. sue (s ) verb, sued, suing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sc180 udSndDir s\s31 suede Leather with a soft, fuzzy surface. It is used to make clothes, shoes, belts, and other articles. suede (sw d) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suede pronunciation udPronouce Sf489 udSndDir s\s31 suffer 1. To have pain or sorrow. I have suffered from a sore throat all week. 2. To have or feel. Are you suffering pain from your broken leg? 3. To be harmed or damaged. My grades suffer if I don t study. suf fer (suf r) verb, suffered, suffering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suffer pronunciation udPronouce Sf490 udSndDir s\s31 max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion suffering udEmotion udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sf491 The feeling of pain or sorrow. The doctor will give you some medicine to ease your suffering. suf ing (suf r ing) noun, plural sufferings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suffering pronunciation r ing) max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE sufficient As much as is needed; enough. Do we have sufficient supplies for our trip? suf cient (s fish nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sufficient pronunciation fish udPronouce Sf492 udSndDir s\s31 suffix leavePage leavePage noteup notedown ePage noteup notedown udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm507 A syllable or group of syllables that is added to the end of a word or root to change its meaning. The word painter is made up of the word paint and the suffix -er. suf fix (suf iks) noun, plural suffixes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suffixM pronunciation language note Language Note Many words that end with a suffix are not listed in this dictionary. To find out the meaning of most of these words, first look up the meaning of the root. Then look up the meaning of the suffix. Put the meaning of the root and the suffix together. For example, the word properly is formed from the root proper and the suffix -ly. Proper means correct or suitable. The suffix -ly means in a certain way or manner. Therefore, properly means in a correct or suitable way. The spelling of a root may change when a suffix is added. This often happens when the root ends in the letter y. For example, philosopher is formed from philosophy and -er. When -er is added, the y at the end of philosophy is dropped. Merciless is formed from mercy and -less. When -less is added, the y at the end of mercy becomes i. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note noteup notedown language note language Note notedown definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note noteup notedown language note language Note notedown definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE NoteDown buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig NoteUp buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonUp default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig suffocate 1. To kill by keeping from breathing. 2. To die from a lack of air. A pet can suffocate in a box that has no holes for air. 3. To keep or be kept from breathing easily. I was suffocating in the hot room. suf cate (suf ) verb, suffocated, suffocating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suffocate pronunciation udPronouce Sm508 udSndDir s\s31 suffrage The right to vote. The nineteenth amendment to the United States Constitution established suffrage for women. suf frage (suf rij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suffrage pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce Sm509 udSndDir s\s31 udEmotion light sugar udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm510 A white or brown sweet substance. Sugar comes mainly from sugar beets and sugarcane. sug ar (sh r) noun, plural sugars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sugar pronunciation substance udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf479 1. The material that something is made of. Wood is the main substance in paper. 2. Material of a certain kind. The floor was covered with a greasy substance. 3. The important part of something; meaning. The substance of the letter was that they were homesick. sub stance (sub ns) noun, plural substances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir substance pronunciation substantial 1. Large in amount; ample. We ate a substantial dinner. 2. Strong; firm. That substantial bridge can support heavy trucks and buses. sub tial (s b stan l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir substantial pronunciation b stan udPronouce Sm497 udSndDir s\s30 substitute udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sm498 A person who does something in place of another; a thing used instead of another. The baker used margarine as a substitute for butter. Noun. 1. To put in place of another. The coach substituted a new player for the pitcher. 2. To take the place of another. The principal substituted for our regular teacher. Verb. sub tute (sub sti t or sub sti t ) noun, plural substitutes; verb, substituted, substituting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir substitute pronunciation sti t or sub sti t subtle Not obvious; faint and delicate. That flower has a subtle smell. sub tle (sut l) adjective, subtler, subtlest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subtle pronunciation udPronouce Sm499 udSndDir s\s30 subtract To take away from. If you subtract 3 from 7, you get 4. sub tract (s b trakt ) verb, subtracted, subtracting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subtract pronunciation b trakt udPronouce Sm500 udSndDir s\s30 subtraction udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf480 The subtracting of one number from another number to find the difference. 5 2 = 3 is an example of subtraction. sub tion (s b trak n) noun, plural subtractions.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subtraction pronunciation b trak subtrahend udEmotion light udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf481 The number to be subtracted from another number. When you subtract 4 from 11, the number 4 is the subtrahend. sub hend (sub hend ) noun, plural subtrahends.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subtrahendi pronunciation hend max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt suburb udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm501 An area with homes and stores next to or near a city. We live in the suburbs, so my parents have to drive to work in the city. sub urb (sub rb) noun, plural suburbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suburbI pronunciation suburban Of or having to do with a suburb. My parents commute between the city and our suburban community. sub ban (s n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir suburban pronunciation udPronouce Sf482 udSndDir s\s31 subway udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm502 A railroad in a city that runs under the ground. Subways are run by electricity. sub way (sub ) noun, plural subways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subway pronunciation :PHYSSIZE succeed 1. To have a good result; manage; do well. The team succeeded in winning the award. 2. To come after and take the place of. If the president dies, the vice-president succeeds to the office of president. suc ceed (s ) verb, succeeded, succeeding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir succeed pronunciation udPronouce Sm503 udSndDir s\s31 success udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm504 1. A result that has been hoped for; favorable end. The coach was pleased with the success of the team. 2. A person or thing that does or goes well. The party was a big success. suc cess (s k ses ) noun, plural successes.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir success pronunciation k ses )utto successful Having success. The writer s book was successful and sold many copies. suc ful (s k ses l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir successful pronunciation k ses udPronouce Sf483 udSndDir s\s31 succession udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sm505 1. A group of persons or things following one after another. The football team has had a succession of victories. 2. The coming of one person or thing after another. The claps of thunder came in quick succession. suc sion (s k sesh n) noun, plural successions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir succession pronunciation k sesh successive Following one after another. Our team has had three successive defeats. suc sive (s k ses iv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir successive pronunciation k ses udPronouce Sf484 udSndDir s\s31 successor udSndDir s\s31 udPronouce Sf485 A person or thing that comes next after or takes the place of another. The retiring senators wished their successors luck. suc sor (s k ses r) noun, plural successors.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir successor pronunciation k ses stutter To repeat sounds when speaking. Many people who stutter often repeat sounds at the beginning of a word. Verb. The act or condition of stuttering. Noun. stut ter (stut r) verb, stuttered, stuttering; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stutter pronunciation (stut udPronouce Sf472 udSndDir s\s30 udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sc175 A pen or enclosed yard where pigs are kept; pigpen. sty (st ) noun, plural sties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sc176 A small, sore, white or red bump on the eyelid. A sty is caused by an infection. sty (st ) noun, plural sties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation style udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf473 1. A particular way of saying or doing something. That writer has a clear and simple style. 2. Fashion. Models wear clothes in the latest style. 3. A beautiful or excellent quality or manner. That skater really has style. style (st l) noun, plural styles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir style pronunciation subdivide 1. To divide into smaller parts something that has already been divided. 2. To divide a tract of land into lots for sale. The property was subdivided and many small houses were built on it. sub vide (sub or sub ) verb, subdivided, subdividing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subdivide pronunciation or sub udPronouce Sf474 udSndDir s\s30 subdue 1. To defeat; conquer. The soldiers subdued the enemy in battle. 2. To control or overcome. I managed to subdue my anger. 3. To reduce the intensity or strength of. The drapes subdued the light. sub due (s or s ) verb, subdued, subduing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subdue pronunciation or s udPronouce Sf475 udSndDir s\s30 subject udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sm490 1. Something thought or talked about. The subject of the student s report was birds nests. 2. A course or field that is studied. Math is my favorite subject in school. 3. A person or thing that experiences something. The scientist used mice as subjects in an experiment. 4. A person that is under the control of another. The people were loyal subjects of the king and queen. 5. A word or group of words in a sentence that tells whom or what the sentence is about. In the sentence Astronauts get a lot of training, Astronauts is the subject. Noun. 1. Under the control of a person or organization. The members are subject to the club s rules. 2. Likely to be affected; liable to have. Some people are subject to colds. 3. Depending on. You may go on the trip, subject to your parents approval. Adjective. 1. To bring under control. The dictator subjected the people to tyranny. 2. To cause to experience. If you wear those clothes, you will subject yourself to teasing. Verb. sub ject (sub jikt for noun and adjective; s b jekt for verb) noun, plural subjects; adjective; verb, subjected, subjecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subject pronunciation jikt for noun and adjective; s b jekt for verb) submarine udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf476 1. A ship that can travel under water. 2. A sandwich made with one long loaf of bread. Noun. Growing or lying underwater. Seaweed is a submarine plant. Adjective. sub ine (sub for noun; for adjective) noun, plural submarines; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir submarine pronunciation for noun; sub for adjective) submerge 1. To cover with a liquid. The dock was submerged during the flood. 2. To go beneath the surface of water or another liquid. The diver submerged to look for the sunken ship. sub merge (s verb, submerged, submerging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir submerge pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The diver is submerged. udPronouce Sf477 udSndDir s\s30 submit 1. To yield to some power or authority. The children submitted to their parents wishes. 2. To present. You will submit your book reports on Monday. sub mit (s b mit ) verb, submitted, submitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir submit pronunciation b mit udPronouce Sm491 udSndDir s\s30 subordinate udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sm492 Lower in rank or importance. Colonels are subordinate to generals. Adjective. A person or thing that is lower in rank or importance. The president of that company listens to the advice of subordinates. Noun. To make lower in rank or importance. Verb. sub nate (s nit) adjective; noun, plural subordinates; verb, subordinated, subordinating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subordinate pronunciation nit) subscribe 1. To agree to receive and pay for. We subscribe to the local newspaper. 2. To give or show one s agreement or approval. They subscribe to the belief that world peace is possible. sub scribe (s b skr ) verb, subscribed, subscribing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subscribe pronunciation b skr udPronouce Sm493 udSndDir s\s30 subscription udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf478 An arrangement by which one agrees to receive and pay for something. I have a subscription to a newspaper. sub scrip tion (s b skrip n) noun, plural subscriptions.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subscriptionk pronunciation b skrip subsequent Happening after; coming as a result. Subsequent experiments showed the same results as the first experiment. sub quent (sub si kw nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subsequent pronunciation si kw udPronouce Sm494 udSndDir s\s30 subset udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sm495 A set whose members are all members of another set. The set of even whole numbers, for example, is a subset of the set of whole numbers. sub set (sub ) noun, plural subsets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subsetG pronunciation )unci subside 1. To sink to a lower level. It took a week for the flood waters to subside. 2. To become less. My anger subsided after my friend apologized. sub side (s ) verb, subsided, subsiding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir subside pronunciation udPronouce Sm496 udSndDir s\s30 studio udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sm483 1. A place where an artist or craftsperson works. We went to the photographer s studio to have our pictures taken. 2. A place where motion pictures are filmed. 3. A place where radio or television programs are broadcast or recorded. stu o (st or st ) noun, plural studios. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir studio? pronunciation or st :PHYSSIZE an artist s studio study udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sm484 1. To try to learn by reading about, thinking about, or looking carefully at something. Our class studied the planets of the solar system. 2. To look at closely; examine. I studied the face in the picture to see if I knew the person. Verb. 1. The act of studying. Many hours of study are needed to learn French well. 2. A close look at something; examination. Make a careful study of the photograph to see if you know anyone in it. 3. A thing studied; subject. How are you doing in your studies? 4. A room used for studying. We use the extra bedroom as a study. Noun. stud y (stud ) verb, studied, studying; noun, plural studies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir study pronunciation (stud stuff udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf465 1. Material used to make something. What kind of stuff did you use to make that sheep costume? 2. Useless matter or things. The box was full of stuff to be thrown away. 3. Things of any sort. What sort of stuff do you keep in your scrapbook? Noun. 1. To pack full. We stuffed the suitcase with clothes. 2. To force in. I stuffed the papers into the drawer. 3. To fill. I stuffed myself at dinner. 4. To fill the skin of a dead animal in order to make it look natural or alive. 5. To put stuffing into a food to be cooked. Verb. stuff (stuf) noun; verb, stuffed, stuffing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stuff pronunciation (stuf) stuffing udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sm485 Something used to fill or pack another thing. A mixture of bread crumbs and other food is used as stuffing for turkey. Feathers are used as stuffing for pillows. stuff ing (stuf ing) noun, plural stuffings.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stuffing pronunciation (stuf stuffy 1. Without fresh air; close. The room is stuffy; please open a window. 2. Dull and uninteresting; boring. The professor gave a stuffy talk. stuff y (stuf ) adjective, stuffier, stuffiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stuffy pronunciation (stuf udPronouce Sm486 udSndDir s\s30 stumble 1. To lose one s balance; trip. I stumbled over the rake. 2. To move or speak in a clumsy way. We stumbled around in the dark room. 3. To discover by chance. The detective stumbled on a clue. stum ble (stum l) verb, stumbled, stumbling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stumble pronunciation (stum udPronouce Sf466 udSndDir s\s30 stump udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf467 1. The lower part of a tree trunk that is left when the tree has been cut down. 2. The part of anything left after the main part is gone. The artist drew with a stump of chalk. Noun. To puzzle; confuse. This arithmetic problem has stumped me. Verb. stump (stump) noun, plural stumps; verb, stumped, stumping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stump pronunciation (stump) udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sc174 1. To make unconscious. The robin was stunned when it flew into the window. 2. To shock. We were stunned by the news. stun (stun) verb, stunned, stunning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stune pronunciation (stun) stung Past tense and past participle of sting. The bee stung the pony. Look up sting for more information. stung (stung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stung pronunciation (stung) udPronouce Sm487 udSndDir s\s30 stunk A past tense and the past participle of stink. The garbage stunk. Look up stink for more information. stunk (stungk) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stunk pronunciation (stungk)U max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Sf468 udSndDir s\s30 udEmotion disguste stunt To slow or hinder growth. Lack of light and water stunted the plant. stunt (stunt) verb, stunted, stunting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stunt pronunciation (stunt) udPronouce Sm488 udSndDir s\s30 stunt udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sm489 An act that shows skill or strength. The acrobat performed many stunts on the high trapeze. stunt (stunt) noun, plural stunts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stunt pronunciation (stunt) stupid Lacking common sense or intelligence. It would be stupid to drive in this blizzard. stu pid (st pid or st pid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stupid pronunciation pid or st udPronouce Sf469 udSndDir s\s30 sturdy udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf470 1. Strong; hardy. Heavy trucks were able to drive on the sturdy bridge. 2. Hard to overcome. Their football team put up a sturdy defense, but our team won. stur dy (st ) adjective, sturdier, sturdiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sturdy pronunciation sturgeon udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sf471 A large fish that has bony, pointed scales. Sturgeons are caught for food. stur geon (st n) noun, plural sturgeons or sturgeon. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sturgeon7 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE stroke udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sm474 1. The act of striking. That lumberjack can split a log with one stroke of an ax. 2. An unexpected event. Winning that money was a stroke of good luck! 3. A mark made by a pen, pencil, or brush. The student finished the drawing with a few strokes of the crayon. 4. A sudden weakness or sickness caused by the breaking or blocking of a blood vessel in the brain. 5. A combination of arm and leg movements used in swimming. I learned a new stroke at the swimming pool today. stroke (str k) noun, plural strokes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stroke pronunciation stroke To rub gently. I stroked the puppy. stroke (str k) verb, stroked, stroking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stroke pronunciation udPronouce Sf459 udSndDir s\s29 stroll udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sf460 To walk in a slow, relaxed way. We strolled through the park. Verb. A slow, relaxed walk. Let s take a stroll after dinner. Noun. stroll (str l) verb, strolled, strolling; noun, plural strolls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stroll pronunciation strong 1. Having much power, force, or energy; full of strength. Are you strong enough to move the table? The strong winds damaged trees and buildings. 2. Able to resist; firm. The house has strong walls. You are strong in your beliefs. strong (str ng) adjective, stronger, strongest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strong pronunciation udPronouce Sm475 udSndDir s\s29 stronghold udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sf461 A place protected against attack or danger. The stronghold of the castle was a stone tower in the center. strong hold (str ) noun, plural strongholds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strongholdS pronunciation strove A past tense of strive. We strove to do better in school. Look up strive for more information. strove (str v) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strove pronunciation udPronouce Sf462 udSndDir s\s29 struck The past tense and a past participle of strike. You struck your head on the table when you fell. Look up strike for more information. struck (struk) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir struck pronunciation (struk) udPronouce Sm476 udSndDir s\s29 structure udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sf463 1. Anything that is built. A house, office building, or bridge is a structure. 2. An arrangement of parts, or the way parts are arranged. We saw the structure of a plant cell through a microscope. struc ture (struk r) noun, plural structures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir structure pronunciation (struk struggle udSndDir s\s29 udSndEffect struggle.wav udPronouce Sf464 1. To make a great effort. The children struggled through the heavy snow. 2. To fight; battle. The soldiers struggled bravely with the enemy. Verb. 1. A great effort. It was a struggle to learn French. 2. A fight, battle, or war. The struggle resulted in a tremendous amount of bloodshed. Noun. strug gle (strug l) verb, struggled, struggling; noun, plural struggles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir struggle pronunciation (strug SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE strum To play in an easy, relaxed, or unskilled way. I like to strum on my guitar. strum (strum) verb, strummed, strumming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strum pronunciation (strum) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Sm477 udSndEffect strum.wav udSndDir s\s29 strung Past tense and past participle of string. I strung the beads that you gave me. Look up string for more information. strung (strung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strung pronunciation (strung) udPronouce Sm478 udSndDir s\s29 udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sc173 A short part that remains after the rest has been used, broken, or torn off. I tried to write with the stub of a pencil, but it was difficult. Noun. To strike one s toe or foot against something. What did you stub your toe on? Verb. stub (stub) noun, plural stubs; verb, stubbed, stubbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (stub) stubble 1. Short stalks of grain left standing after the crop has been cut. Stubble covered the corn field through the winter. 2. A short, rough growth. The sailor s face was covered with the stubble of his beard. stub ble (stub l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stubble pronunciation (stub udPronouce Sm479 udSndDir s\s29 stubborn 1. Not yielding. The stubborn children would not admit that they were wrong. 2. Hard to overcome or deal with. My stubborn cold lasted a month. stub born (stub rn) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stubborn pronunciation (stub udPronouce Sm480 udSndDir s\s29 stuck Past tense and past participle of stick. I stuck myself with a pin. Look up stick for more information. stuck (stuk) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stuck pronunciation (stuk) udPronouce Sm481 udSndDir s\s30 student udSndDir s\s30 udPronouce Sm482 1. A person who is going to a school. The fourth grade has thirty students. 2. A person who studies something. That scientist is a student of how animals behave. stu dent (st nt or st nt) noun, plural students. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir student pronunciation nt or st stress udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sm463 1. The force, pressure, or strain put on one thing by another. A rocket withstands great stress. 2. A special importance. Our baby-sitter puts much stress on courtesy. 3. A stronger tone of voice given to a word or syllable of a word; accent. In the word table, the stress is on the first syllable. 4. Harmful pressure caused by worry or too much work; strain; tension. Noun. 1. To give special importance to. The teacher stressed the need for good study habits. 2. To pronounce a word or syllable of a word with stress. When you say the word begin, you stress the second syllable. Verb. stress (stres) noun, plural stresses; verb, stressed, stressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stress pronunciation (stres) stretch udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sm464 1. To spread out one s arms, legs, or body to full length. I got up and stretched. 2. To reach; extend. The elephant stretched its trunk for the nut. 3. To spread out when pulled. Rubber is a material that stretches easily. Verb. 1. An unbroken space or area. The campers canoed along a stretch of the river. 2. The act of stretching. I can touch the ceiling with a stretch of my arms. Noun. stretch (strech) verb, stretched, stretching; noun, plural stretches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stretch pronunciation (strech) stretcher udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sf455 A piece of canvas or other material stretched across a frame. A stretcher is used to carry a sick or injured person. stretch er (strech r) noun, plural stretchers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stretcher pronunciation (strech stricken A past participle of strike. The tree had been stricken by a disease. Look up strike for more information. Verb. Affected or hurt by something. Aid was sent to the stricken towns after the flood. Adjective. strick en (strik n) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stricken pronunciation (strik udPronouce Sm465 udSndDir s\s29 strict udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sm466 1. Following or enforcing a rule in a careful, exact way. The teacher is strict about spelling. 2. To be followed in a careful, exact way; carefully enforced. That school has strict rules. 3. Complete; absolute. We kept the secret in strict confidence. strict (strikt) adjective, stricter, strictest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strict pronunciation (strikt)tonU stridden Past participle of stride. Look up stride for more information. strid den (strid n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stridden pronunciation (strid max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Sf456 udSndDir s\s29 udEmotion mylist stride udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sf457 1. To walk with long steps. We watched the models stride in their fancy clothes. 2. To pass over with a long step. I strode across the mud puddle. Verb. 1. A long step. My friend has a quick stride. 2. Progress or improvement. Science has made strides in fighting disease. Noun. stride (str d) verb, strode, stridden, striding; noun, plural strides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stride pronunciation strike udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sm467 1. To give a blow to; hit. I struck the dog for chewing on my shoes. The car struck the tree. 2. To make an impression on. What they said struck me as funny. 3. To find or discover suddenly. The prospectors hope to strike oil. 4. To set on fire by rubbing or hitting. We struck a match. 5. To give the time by sounding. The clock struck twelve. 6. To stop work in order to get higher pay, better working conditions, or some other improvement or benefit. Verb. 1. The stopping of work. The workers went on strike for higher pay. 2. A sudden discovery. The gold strike made them rich. 3. In baseball, a pitched ball that the batter swings at and misses or hits foul, or a pitched ball that passes through the strike zone. Noun. strike (str k) verb, struck, struck or stricken, striking; noun, plural strikes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strike pronunciation string udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sf458 1. A thin line of twisted threads or wire. I held the kite by a string. 2. Something like a string. The violinist needs new strings for the violin. 3. A series or row of persons, things, or events. 4. strings. Musical instruments with strings. They are played with a bow or plucked. Noun. 1. To put on a string. My cousin likes to string beads. 2. To provide with strings. I strung my guitar. 3. To stretch from one place to another. Our neighbors strung a wire from their television to the antenna. 4. To arrange in a row or series. Verb. string (string) noun, plural strings; verb, strung, stringing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir string pronunciation (string) string bean A long, green bean pod that is eaten as a vegetable. string bean :PHYSSIZE strip 1. To take off the clothing or covering; undress. 2. To pull off. I stripped the bark from the log. strip (strip) verb, stripped, stripping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strip pronunciation (strip) udPronouce Sm468 udSndDir s\s29 strip udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sm469 A long, narrow piece of something. They tore the paper into strips. strip (strip) noun, plural strips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strip pronunciation (strip) stripe udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sm470 A long, narrow band. Your shirt has red and white stripes. Zebras and tigers have stripes. Noun. To mark with a stripe or stripes. The work table was striped with spilled paint. Verb. stripe (str p) noun, plural stripes; verb, striped, striping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stripe pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The cat s fur has stripes.. strive To make a great effort; try hard. I always strive to win in sports. strive (str v) verb, strove or strived, striven or strived, striving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strive pronunciation udPronouce Sm471 udSndDir s\s29 striven A past participle of strive. Look up strive for more information. striv en (striv n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir striven pronunciation (striv udPronouce Sm472 udSndDir s\s29 strode Past tense of stride. The two friends strode through the park together in the afternoon. Look up stride for more information. strode (str d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strode pronunciation udPronouce Sm473 udSndDir s\s29 strap udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf446 A long strip of leather, cloth, or other material. It is used to hold things together or in place. This bag hangs by a strap from the shoulder. Noun. To fasten or hold with a strap. Strap your knapsack to your back for the hike. Verb. strap (strap) noun, plural straps; verb, strapped, strapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strap pronunciation (strap) strategy udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf447 1. The planning and directing of the movements of troops and ships during a war. 2. A plan for achieving a goal. What is the team s strategy for winning the game? strat gy (strat ) noun, plural strategies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strategy pronunciation (strat stratosphere The layer of the earth s atmosphere that begins about 8 miles (13 kilometers) above the earth and ends about 30 miles (50 kilometers) above the earth. The air in the stratosphere is very thin and cold. strat sphere (strat ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sm456 stratosphere pronunciation (strat word history Word History The word stratosphere comes from a Latin word meaning layer, and a Greek word meaning ball. The stratosphere is one layer of our atmosphere. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow r :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s28 straw udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm457 1. A tube used to suck up a liquid. 2. The dry stalks of rye, oats, wheat, or other grains after they have been cut and threshed. straw (str ) noun, plural straws. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir straw pronunciation strawberry udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm458 The sweet red fruit of a plant that grows close to the ground. straw ry (str ) noun, plural strawberries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strawberry pronunciation :PHYSSIZE stray udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf448 To wander away. The kitten strayed from the yard. Please don t stray from the point of your story. Verb. 1. Wandering or lost. A stray dog followed me home. 2. Found here and there; scattered. A few stray flowers grew in the yard. Adjective. A lost or homeless animal. Noun. stray (str ) verb, strayed, straying; adjective; noun, plural strays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stray pronunciation streak udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf449 1. A long, thin mark. Streaks of lightning flashed across the sky. 2. A trace of anything. That bully has a mean streak. 3. A short period of time or brief series. Our team s winning streak ended last night. Noun. 1. To mark with streaks. After the game, the soccer player s face was streaked with dirt. 2. To move at great speed. Verb. streak (str k) noun, plural streaks; verb, streaked, streaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir streak pronunciation stream udSndDir s\s28 udSndEffect stream.wav udPronouce Sf450 1. A body of flowing water. 2. A steady flow or movement. A stream of people came out of the theater. Noun. 1. To move steadily; flow. Light streamed into the room. 2. To wave or float. The school banners streamed in the wind. Verb. stream (str m) noun, plural streams; verb, streamed, streaming.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stream pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE streamer udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sf451 A long, narrow flag or strip. We hung paper streamers from the ceiling. stream er (str r) noun, plural streamers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir streamer' pronunciation streamline 1. To design and build something so that it has the least possible resistance to air or water. 2. To make something work better. The new mayor streamlined the city government. stream line (str ) verb, streamlined, streamlining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir streamline pronunciation udPronouce Sm459 udSndDir s\s29 street udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sm460 A public way in a town or city, often with sidewalks and buildings on both sides. street (str t) noun, plural streets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir street pronunciation streetcar udSndDir s\s29 udSndEffect streetcar.wav udPronouce Sf452 A vehicle for carrying passengers. Streetcars run on rails through city streets. street car (str ) noun, plural streetcars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir streetcar pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE streetlight udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sm461 A light on a street or road. A streetlight is usually attached to a tall pole. street light (str ) noun, plural streetlights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir streetlight pronunciation strength udSndDir s\s29 udPronouce Sf453 1. The quality of being strong; energy, power, or force. I lift weights to develop my strength. 2. The ability to take much strain; firmness. We tested the strength of the rope. 3. The degree of power or force; intensity. What is the strength of this medicine? strength (strengkth or strength) noun, plural strengths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strength' pronunciation (strengkth or strength) :PHYSSIZE The friends are testing each other s strength. strengthen To make or become strong. I strengthened my muscles by lifting weights. strength en (strengk n or streng n) verb, strengthened, strengthening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strengthen pronunciation (strengk n or streng udPronouce Sm462 udSndDir s\s29 strenuous 1. Needing much effort. Cutting down the tree was strenuous work. 2. Very active; energetic. There was strenuous opposition to the plan to build a mall. stren ous (stren s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strenuous pronunciation (stren max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Sf454 udSndDir s\s29 udEmotion mylist stove udSndDir s\s28 udSndEffect stove.wav udPronouce Sf436 An object made of metal, used for cooking or heating. Some stoves burn wood, coal, or gas, and others work by electricity. stove (st v) noun, plural stoves.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stove pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE To put away or load; store or pack. The campers stowed their gear in the empty tent. We stowed the suitcase in the car s trunk. stow (st ) verb, stowed, stowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sc172 udSndDir s\s28 stowaway udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf437 A person who hides on a ship or airplane in order to get a free ride. stow way (st ) noun, plural stowaways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stowaway pronunciation straggle To wander or stray. The tired hikers straggled back to camp. strag gle (strag l) verb, straggled, straggling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir straggle pronunciation (strag udPronouce Sf438 udSndDir s\s28 straight udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm451 1. Not bent, curved, or crooked. I used a ruler to draw a straight line. 2. In proper order. Please keep your closet straight. 3. Direct and truthful; honest; upright. The witness gave a straight answer to the lawyer s question. Adjective. 1. In a straight way. Stand up straight. 2. Without delay; immediately. We went straight home from school. Adverb. Another word that sounds like this is strait. straight (str t) adjective, straighter, straightest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir straightQ pronunciation straighten udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf439 1. To make or become straight. The picture on the wall slanted to the left, so I straightened it. 2. To put into proper order. I asked you to straighten your room. straight en (str n) verb, straightened, straightening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir straighten pronunciation n)sayW straightforward Honest; truthful. My cousin is a straightforward person who never tries to deceive people. Please give a straightforward answer. straight ward (str rd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir straightforward pronunciation udPronouce Sf440 udSndDir s\s28 strain udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf441 1. To draw or pull tight; pull with force. The large dog strained at the leash. 2. To hurt or weaken by using too much or stretching too far. I strained my eyes reading in dim light. 3. To use or drive to the utmost. The porter strained every muscle to lift the heavy trunk. 4. To press or pour through a strainer. We always strain the fresh orange juice we make. Verb. 1. Great force or weight. The strain on the wire made it snap. 2. A hurt; injury. The runner suffered a muscle strain. 3. Harmful pressure caused by worry or too much work; stress; tension. The coach s headache was caused by nervous strain. Noun. strain (str n) verb, strained, straining; noun, plural strains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strain pronunciation strain udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf442 1. Line of descent or ancestors. That dog has a collie strain. 2. A characteristic or tendency that is inherited. Our family has a musical strain. 3. A melody; tune. We listened to the strains of the folk song. strain (str n) noun, plural strains... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strain pronunciation strainer udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm452 A utensil, such as a sieve, used to separate liquids from solids. strain er (str r) noun, plural strainers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strainer pronunciation strait udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm453 1. A narrow channel between two larger bodies of water. 2. straits. Distress or difficulty. The family was in terrible straits after their house burned down. Another word that sounds like this is straight. strait (str t) noun, plural straits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strait pronunciation strand To leave in a helpless position. We were stranded when our car broke down. strand (strand) verb, stranded, stranding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strand pronunciation (strand) udPronouce Sf443 udSndDir s\s28 strand udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm454 1. One of the threads or wires twisted together to form a rope, cord, or cable. 2. Something similar to a thread. Strands of hair fell across the baby s face. strand (strand) noun, plural strands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strand pronunciation (strand) strange udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf444 1. Odd or unusual. She painted a picture of a strange animal with green hair. 2. Not familiar. We heard a strange voice on the telephone. 3. Ill at ease; uncomfortable. I felt strange when I was first at camp. strange (str nj) adjective, stranger, strangest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strange pronunciation stranger udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm455 1. A person whom one does not know. A stranger rang our doorbell. 2. A person from another place or country. stran ger (str r) noun, plural strangers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stranger pronunciation strangle 1. To kill by squeezing the throat to stop the breath. 2. To choke. stran gle (strang l) verb, strangled, strangling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir strangle pronunciation (strang udPronouce Sf445 udSndDir s\s28 stoop udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm444 1. To bend forward and downward. The teacher stooped to pick up the pencil. 2. To stand or walk with the head and shoulders bent forward. I stoop when I walk because my back hurts. 3. To lower or degrade oneself to do something. I would never stoop to cheating. Verb. A bending forward of the head and shoulders. Noun. stoop (st p) verb, stooped, stooping; noun, plural stoops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stoop pronunciation stoop udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf428 A small porch with stairs at the entrance of a house or other building. stoop (st p) noun, plural stoops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stoop pronunciation p)unci udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sc171 1. To keep from moving or doing something. The driver stopped the car. Our baby-sitter told us to stop making so much noise. 2. To keep from continuing; end. The firefighters stopped the spread of the fire. 3. To come to an end or halt. The snow may stop soon. 4. To close up. I used a cork to stop the bottle. Verb. 1. The act of stopping or the state of being stopped. Make a stop at the traffic light. 2. A place where a stop is made. The bus stop is at the corner. 3. Something that stops. Please put the rubber stop back in the bottle. Noun. stop (stop) verb, stopped, stopping; noun, plural stops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (stop)each stoplight udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm445 A device used to direct the flow of traffic; traffic light. Look up traffic light for more information. stop light (stop ) noun, plural stoplights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stoplight pronunciation (stop :PHYSSIZE stopper udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf429 Something used to stop the opening of a bottle or other container. stop per (stop r) noun, plural stoppers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stopper pronunciation (stop stopwatch udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf430 A watch used to time races or contests. It has a button that can be pressed to stop or start a hand instantly so that the exact time can be measured. stop watch (stop ) noun, plural stopwatches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stopwatch pronunciation (stop storage udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf431 1. The act of storing things or the condition of being stored. The furniture was picked up for storage today. 2. A place for storing things. The chest is used as a storage for our toys. 3. A place in a computer system for keeping information until it is needed. Memory and disks are two different kinds of storage. stor age (st ij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir storage pronunciation store udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm446 1. A place where goods are sold. They went to the grocery store. 2. A supply of things put away for future use. A store of firewood is in the garage. Noun. To put away for future use. The farmer stored food and supplies for the winter. Verb. in store. Set aside; waiting. There is a surprise in store for you when you get home. store (st r) noun, plural stores; verb, stored, storing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir store idiom in store. Set aside; waiting. There is a surprise in store for you when you get home. pronunciation storehouse udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf432 1. A place or building where things are stored. 2. A large supply; good source. Our history teacher is a storehouse of information. store house (st ) noun, plural storehouses (st ziz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir storehouse pronunciation storekeeper udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm447 A person who owns or runs a store. store er (st r) noun, plural storekeepers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir storekeeper pronunciation stork udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf433 A wading bird with long legs, a long neck, and a long, pointed bill. Storks live in marshes and grasslands. stork (st rk) noun, plural storks or stork. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stork pronunciation :PHYSSIZE storm udSndDir s\s28 udSndEffect storm.wav udPronouce Sf434 1. A strong wind with heavy rain, hail, sleet, or snow. Storms may also have thunder and lightning. 2. A sudden, strong outburst. The baby s storm of tears made us worry. 3. A sudden, violent attack. The soldiers took the town by storm. Noun. 1. To blow hard with rain, hail, sleet, or snow. It stormed all day. 2. To rush with violence and anger. After our argument, I stormed out of the house. 3. To attack violently. Troops stormed the fort. Verb. storm (st rm) noun, plural storms; verb, stormed, storming.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir storm pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE stormy 1. Of or having to do with storms. We had stormy weather all day. 2. Violent and angry. My friend and I had a stormy argument. storm y (st ) adjective, stormier, stormiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stormy pronunciation udPronouce Sm448 udSndDir s\s28 story udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm449 1. An account of something that happened. The newspaper has a story about the circus. 2. An account that has been made up to entertain people. We sat around the fire and told scary stories. 3. A lie. They told a story about why they were late. sto ry (st ) noun, plural stories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir story pronunciation story udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sf435 A level or floor of a building. That office building has twenty-five stories. sto ry (st ) noun, plural stories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir story pronunciation )u\u5 stout udSndDir s\s28 udPronouce Sm450 1. Thick and heavy; fat. The stout dog found it hard to climb our stairs. 2. Having courage; brave. The stout soldier wasn t afraid. 3. Having strength; strong. Stout beams held up the roof. stout (stout) adjective, stouter, stoutest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stout pronunciation (stout) stirrup udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf420 One of a pair of metal or leather loops that hang from either side of a saddle and hold a rider s foot. stir rup (st p) noun, plural stirrups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stirrup pronunciation stitch udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm437 1. One complete movement made with a needle and thread. Stitches are made in sewing and in closing up wounds or cuts. 2. Any similar movement made with a needle and thread or yarn in knitting, crocheting, and embroidering. Noun. To make, fasten, or mend with stitches; sew. I stitched up the tear in my shirt. Verb. stitch (stich) noun, plural stitches; verb, stitched, stitching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stitch pronunciation (stich) stock udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf421 1. A supply of things kept to be sold or used. This store has a large stock of fishing rods. 2. Cattle, sheep, and other animals raised on a farm or ranch; livestock. 3. Family or race; descent. My grandparents come from German stock. 4. Shares in the owning of a company or business. My cousin owns stock in an automobile company. 5. stocks. A wooden frame with holes for a person s ankles and, sometimes, hands. People used to be put in stocks as a punishment for certain crimes. 6. A liquid in which meat, poultry, or fish has been cooked. It is often used in making soup or gravy. 7. The part of something that is used as a handle or support. Place the stock of the rifle against your shoulder and then aim. Noun. 1. To fill or supply something with a stock. They stocked the cabin with enough food for a week. 2. To put in, have, or keep a stock or supply of something. The hardware store stocks all kinds of tools. Verb. Kept in stock or on hand. Greeting cards are a stock item in that store. Adjective. stock (stok) noun, plural stocks; verb, stocked, stocking; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stock pronunciation (stok) stockade udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf422 1. An area closed off by a fence made of strong posts that are set upright. A stockade serves as a barrier against an attack. 2. A jail for military personnel. stock ade (sto k ) noun, plural stockades.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stockade pronunciation (sto k :PHYSSIZE stocking udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm438 A snug, knitted covering for the foot and leg. Stockings are made of cotton, nylon, wool, and other materials. stock ing (stok ing) noun, plural stockings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stocking3 pronunciation (stok ing)l stocky Having a solid, sturdy form or build. You are tall and thin, but your friend is short and stocky. stock y (stok ) adjective, stockier, stockiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stocky pronunciation (stok udPronouce Sf423 udSndDir s\s27 stockyard udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm439 A place with pens and sheds where livestock are kept before being shipped or slaughtered. stock yard (stok ) noun, plural stockyards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stockyard pronunciation (stok )swer stoke To tend or feed fuel to a fire or furnace. The workers stoked the furnace all through the night. stoke (st k) verb, stoked, stoking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stoke pronunciation udPronouce Sf424 udSndDir s\s27 stole Past tense of steal. Who stole my pencil? Look up steal for more information. stole (st l) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stole pronunciation udPronouce Sf425 udSndDir s\s27 stolen Past participle of steal. A number of books have been stolen from the library. Look up steal for more information. sto len (st n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stolen pronunciation udPronouce Sm440 udSndDir s\s27 stomach udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf426 1. In humans and other animals with backbones, a large muscular pouch that receives food and helps to break it down. The stomach lies between the esophagus and the small intestine. It is part of the digestive system. 2. The part of the body containing the stomach; belly. Noun. To be patient about; bear. I just can t stomach the way you make fun of people. Verb. stom ach (stum k) noun, plural stomachs; verb, stomached, stomaching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stomach pronunciation (stum stomp udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm441 1. To walk heavily or violently on the floor. The angry child stomped out of the room. 2. To bring down the foot or feet heavily and with force; stamp. I was so angry that I stomped my feet. stomp (stomp) verb, stomped, stomping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stomp pronunciation (stomp) stone udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf427 1. The hard material that rocks are made of. Stone is used for building. 2. A piece of this material. They threw small stones into the pond. 3. A valuable jewel; gem. The stones in the necklace are diamonds. 4. The hard pit of cherries, peaches and some other fruits. Noun. Made of stone. We climbed over the stone wall. Adjective. To throw stones at. Verb. stone (st n) noun, plural stones; adjective; verb, stoned, stoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stone pronunciation Stone Age The earliest period of human culture. During the Stone Age, people developed stone tools and weapons. Stone Age stood Past tense and past participle of stand. We stood at the window. I ve stood here for twenty minutes. Look up stand for more information. stood (st d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stood pronunciation udPronouce Sm442 udSndDir s\s27 stool udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm443 1. A seat without a back or arms. We sat on stools at the counter. 2. A low bench used to rest the feet on. stool (st l) noun, plural stools. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stool pronunciation stick udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm426 1. To push something pointed or sharp into something else; pierce; stab. I stuck my finger with the needle. 2. To make something stay on something else; fasten; attach. Stick a stamp on the envelope before you mail it. 3. To hold fast or close. The wet shirt stuck to my back. 4. To be or become set or fixed in place. The thorn stuck in the dog s paw. 5. To put in a place or position. I stuck my hand in the water to check the temperature. 6. To keep from moving. They were stuck in traffic. 7. To continue something; keep on. I better stick to practicing, if I want to play in the recital. to stick out. 1. To project or extend out from something else. A nail stuck out from the board. 2. To be easy to see; stand out. The family in the red hats sticks out from the rest of the spectators. to stick up for. To support or defend; stand up for. I stick up for my friends. stick (stik) verb, stuck, sticking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stick idiom to stick out. 1. To project or extend out from something else. A nail stuck out from the board. 2. To be easy to see; stand out. The family in the red hats sticks out from the rest of the spectators. to stick up for. To support or defend; stand up for. I stick up for my friends. pronunciation (stik) sticker udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm427 A piece of paper, plastic, or other material that has glue on one side. I covered my notebook with stickers. stick er (stik r) noun, plural stickers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sticker pronunciation (stik sticky udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf416 1. Tending to stick to anything it touches. This glue is sticky. 2. Covered with something sticky. My hands were sticky after I ate the jelly sandwich. stick y (stik ) adjective, stickier, stickiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sticky pronunciation (stik stiff udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf417 1. Not easily bent. The new leather belt was stiff. 2. Not able to move or flow easily. The glue in the open jar became stiff. 3. Not natural or easy in manner; formal. The guard made a stiff bow to the king and queen. 4. Hard to deal with; severe. There was stiff competition in the swim meet. 5. Greater than usual. They re asking a stiff price for their house. Adjective. Completely; extremely. I was bored stiff by the movie. Adverb. stiff (stif) adjective, stiffer, stiffest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stiff pronunciation (stif)st stifle udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm428 1. To hold back; stop. I stifled a yawn. 2. To make breathing difficult for; smother. The smoke stifled the people in the burning building. 3. To be unable to breathe normally; feel smothered. I opened the window because I was stifling. sti fle (st l) verb, stifled, stifling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stifle pronunciation still udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm429 1. Without motion. The pond was still. 2. Without sound; silent. The house was still after everyone went to bed. Adjective. To make or become quiet or calm. I held the kitten to still its shivering. Verb. Quiet and calm; silence. In the still of the night I heard an owl hoot far away. Noun. 1. Without motion; not moving. I tried to sit still. 2. Up to this or that time; as before. They still live on the same street. 3. Beyond this; even; yet. After I fell off the bicycle, I tried still harder to learn how to ride it. 4. Nevertheless. You re the shortest one on the basketball team, but you re still the best player. Adverb. In spite of that. The children were tired; still they wanted to wait up for their parents to come home. Conjunction. still (stil) adjective, stiller, stillest; verb, stilled, stilling; noun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir still pronunciation (stil)A stilt udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf418 1. One of a pair of long sticks with a small block on which the foot can rest. By using stilts, a person can stand or walk several feet above the ground. 2. One of the posts that holds a building or other structure above ground or water. stilt (stilt) noun, plural stilts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stilt pronunciation (stilt) :PHYSSIZE stimulate To make more active or excited. The fantastic video stimulated my imagination. stim late (stim ) verb, stimulated, stimulating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stimulate pronunciation (stim udPronouce Sm430 udSndDir s\s27 stimuli Plural of stimulus. Look up stimulus for more information. stim li (stim ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stimuli pronunciation (stim buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Sm431 udSndDir s\s27 udEmotion mylist stimulus udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm432 1. Something that causes a living thing to react. The plant grew toward the stimulus of light. 2. Anything that causes action or excites. The coach s speech was a stimulus to the team. stim lus (stim s) noun, plural stimuli. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stimulus pronunciation (stim sting udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf419 1. To prick or wound with a small, sharp point. A bee is one kind of insect that stings. 2. To have or cause to have sharp, burning pain or hurt. My finger stings where I scraped it. Verb. 1. A sharp, pointed part of an insect or animal; stinger. 2. A wound made by a stinger. The bee sting on my arm is red and swollen. 3. A sharp, burning pain. This lotion will ease the sting of your sunburn. Noun. sting (sting) verb, stung, stinging; noun, plural stings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sting pronunciation (sting) stinger udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm433 A sharp, pointed part of an insect or animal. It is used to prick or wound. sting er (sting r) noun, plural stingers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stinger pronunciation (sting stingray udEmotion scared udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm434 A broad, flat fish that lives in the ocean. It has a long tail with stingers that can cause painful wounds. sting ray (sting ) noun, plural stingrays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stingray_ pronunciation (sting max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared stingy 1. Not willing to give or share; not generous. You were stingy when you wouldn t share your peanuts. 2. Too small in amount. We were hungry after a stingy lunch. stin gy (stin ) adjective, stingier, stingiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stingy pronunciation (stin udPronouce Sm435 udSndDir s\s27 stink udEmotion disguste udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm436 A strong, bad smell. As we drove past the city dump, we smelled the stink of burning garbage. Noun. To give off or have a strong, bad smell. Those rotten eggs stink. Verb. stink (stingk) noun, plural stinks; verb, stank or stunk, stunk, stinking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stink pronunciation (stingk) max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udSndDir s\s27 udSndEffect stir.wav udPronouce Sc170 1. To mix something by moving it around with a spoon, stick, or similar object. I stirred the milk into my tea. 2. To move or cause to move about. The wind stirred the leaves. 3. To affect; move the feelings of. The speaker stirred the audience. 4. To excite; awake. The stories stirred my desire to travel. Verb. 1. A burst of activity or excitement. The arrival of the star caused a stir. 2. The act of stirring. Please give the soup a stir. Noun. stir (st r) verb, stirred, stirring; noun, plural stirs.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE To stop. The plumber stemmed the flow of water from the leak in the pipe. stem (stem) verb, stemmed, stemming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (stem) udPronouce Sc167 udSndDir s\s26 stencil udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm419 1. A thin sheet of paper, metal, plastic, or other material with a pattern or letters cut out. When a stencil is placed on a surface and ink or paint is spread on it, the pattern or letters appear on the surface. 2. The pattern or letters produced by using a stencil. Noun. To mark or paint with a stencil. We stenciled our names on the boxes. Verb. sten cil (sten l) noun, plural stencils; verb, stenciled, stenciling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stencil pronunciation (sten udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sc168 1. The movement of lifting the foot and putting it down again in a new position. I took two steps across the porch. 2. The distance that can be walked with a step. The store is only a few steps from our house. 3. Any place to put the foot in going up or coming down. A stair or the rung of a ladder is a step. 4. steps. A set or flight of steps; stairs. We climbed the steps to the second floor. 5. An action or stage in a series. Learning to float is the first step in learning to swim. 6. The sound made by putting the foot down. Our dog starts barking whenever it hears steps in the hall. 7. A pattern or rhythm of walking or dancing. Can you teach me the new dance step? Noun. 1. To move by taking a step or steps. The driver asked everyone to step to the rear of the bus. 2. To put or press the foot. Don t step on the broken glass. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is steppe. in step. With the feet or body moving in a certain pattern or rhythm. The soldiers marched in step with each other. out of step. With the feet or body not moving in a certain pattern or rhythm. The dancers were out of step with the beat. step by step. Gradually and steadily, advancing from one stage to the next. We learned to make pottery step by step. to step up. To increase or accelerate. The company had to step up production to fill all its orders. step (step) noun, plural steps; verb, stepped, stepping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stepO idiom in step. With the feet or body moving in a certain pattern or rhythm. The soldiers marched in step with each other. out of step. With the feet or body not moving in a certain pattern or rhythm. The dancers were out of step with the beat. step by step. Gradually and steadily, advancing from one stage to the next. We learned to make pottery step by step. to step up. To increase or accelerate. The company had to step up production to fill all its orders. pronunciation (step))))) stepfather udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm420 A man who has married a person s mother after the death or divorce of the natural father. step ther (step r) noun, plural stepfathers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stepfather5 pronunciation (step stepmother udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sf410 A woman who has married a person s father after the death or divorce of the natural mother. step er (step r) noun, plural stepmothers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stepmotherE pronunciation (step steppe udEmotion light udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm421 A large grassy plain. Steppes are found in southeastern Europe and parts of Asia. Another word that sounds like this is step. steppe (step) noun, plural steppes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steppei pronunciation (step) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt stereo udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm422 A phonograph that produces sound through two or more sets of speakers. ster o (ster or st ) noun, plural stereos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stereoK pronunciation (ster or st sterilize To free from dirt or germs. We sterilized the test tubes in boiling water. ster lize (ster ) verb, sterilized, sterilizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sterilize pronunciation (ster udPronouce Sf411 udSndDir s\s26 sterling udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm423 1. A metal that is made of 92.5 percent silver. It is also called sterling silver. 2. The British system of money. Noun. 1. Made of sterling silver. We use the sterling tea set on special occassions. 2. Of very fine quality; excellent. That senator has a sterling character. Adjective. ster ling (st ling) noun; adjective.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sterlinga pronunciation ling) stern 1. Harsh or strict. Our parents became stern when they realized that we had lied to them. 2. Not wavering or giving in; firm; hard. The stern determination of the settlers helped them bear the icy winter. stern (st rn) adjective, sterner, sternest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stern pronunciation udPronouce Sm424 udSndDir s\s27 stern udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf412 The rear part of a boat or ship. stern (st rn) noun, plural sterns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stern pronunciation stethoscope udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf413 An instrument used by doctors and nurses to listen to heartbeats and other sounds in the body. steth scope (steth ) noun, plural stethoscopes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stethoscope pronunciation (steth word history Word History The word stethoscope comes from two Greek words that mean chest and to examine. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow f :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sc169 A dish made of pieces of meat or fish and vegetables cooked together in a liquid. We had beef stew for dinner. Noun. To cook food slowly in a liquid. The chef let the prunes stew on the stove. Verb. stew (st or st ) noun, plural stews; verb, stewed, stewing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or st steward udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf414 1. A man in charge of food and other services for passengers on ships, airplanes, and trains. 2. Someone who takes care of the property of another. A steward is in charge of the estate when the owners are away. stew ard (st rd or st rd) noun, plural stewards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steward pronunciation rd or st stewardess udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sm425 A woman who serves passengers on an airplane; female flight attendant. stew ess (st r dis or st r dis) noun, plural stewardesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stewardess? pronunciation r dis or st r dis)l stick udSndDir s\s27 udPronouce Sf415 1. A long, thin piece of wood. I put a stick on the fire. 2. Something shaped like a stick. The candy store sells peppermint sticks. stick (stik) noun, plural sticks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stick pronunciation (stik) steam udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm411 1. Water in the form of a gas. Water turns into steam when it is heated to the boiling point. Steam is often used to heat buildings and to run engines. 2. Power; energy. By the end of the game, we had run out of steam. Noun. 1. To cook with steam or apply steam to. The cook steamed the clams. I steamed the wrinkles out of my shirt. 2. To give off steam. The boiling water steamed. 3. To be covered with steam or mist. My eyeglasses steamed up when I came into the warm building. 4. To move by means of steam power. The boat steamed into port. Verb. steam (st m) noun; verb, steamed, steaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steam pronunciation steamboat udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sf405 A boat powered by steam. steam boat (st ) noun, plural steamboats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steamboat pronunciation :PHYSSIZE steam engine An engine run by steam. steam engine SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect stemengn.wav udSndDir s\s26 steamer udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm412 1. A boat powered by steam; steamboat or steamship. 2. A pot or device for cooking things with steam. 3. A clam with a soft shell that is used for food. steam er (st r) noun, plural steamers.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steamer pronunciation steamroller udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sf406 A large engine on wide, heavy rollers that is powered by steam. It is used to press and to smooth the material used in making roads. steam er (st r) noun, plural steamrollers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steamroller pronunciation steamship udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm413 A large ship powered by steam. steam ship (st ) noun, plural steamships. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steamship pronunciation steed udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm414 A horse. steed (st d) noun, plural steeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steed pronunciation steel A hard, strong metal made of iron, carbon, and other materials. Steel is used to make machines, tools, automobiles, and many other things. Noun. Made of steel. This knife has a steel blade. Adjective. To make hard or strong like steel. We steeled ourselves for the bad news. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is steal. steel (st l) noun; adjective; verb, steeled, steeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steel pronunciation udPronouce Sm415 udSndDir s\s26 steel wool A pad made from fine threads of steel. It is used for cleaning and polishing things. steel wool steep Having a very sharp slope. It was difficult to ride our bicycles up the steep hill. steep (st p) adjective, steeper, steepest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steep pronunciation udPronouce Sf407 udSndDir s\s26 steep 1. To soak in water or another liquid. I steeped tea leaves in hot water. 2. To be full of something. The disappearance of the painting was steeped in mystery. steep (st p) verb, steeped, steeping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steep pronunciation udPronouce Sm416 udSndDir s\s26 steeple udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sf408 A high tower that narrows to a point and is built on a roof. Many churches have steeples. stee ple (st l) noun, plural steeples. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steeple pronunciation :PHYSSIZE steer 1. To guide the course of. We steered our bicycles around the hole. 2. To be guided. A large truck does not steer as easily as a car. 3. To follow or direct one s course. The people in the sailboat steered a course for the dock. steer (st r) verb, steered, steering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steer pronunciation udPronouce Sf409 udSndDir s\s26 steer udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm417 A young bull that is raised to produce meat rather than to produce young. steer (st r) noun, plural steers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steer pronunciation stegosaurus udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm418 A dinosaur that had bony plates sticking up along its backbone. It ate only plants and walked on all four feet. steg rus (steg s) noun, plural stegosauri (steg SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stegosaurus pronunciation (steg buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sc166 1. The main part of a plant that supports the leaves and flowers. Water and food travel through the stem to all parts of the plant. 2. Anything that is like the stem of a plant in shape or purpose. The stem of the wine glass broke. Noun. 1. To remove the stem of. We stemmed the cherries before serving them. 2. To originate; begin. The air pollution in our town stems from the refinery. Verb. stem (stem) noun, plural stems; verb, stemmed, stemming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (stem) station udSndDir s\s26 udSndEffect station.wav udPronouce Sf400 1. A regular stopping place along a route. There are stations along railroad and bus routes where passengers can get on or off. 2. A building or place used by a business or other organization. My cousin works at a gas station. There is a police station on the next block. 3. The place or position in which a person or thing stands or is supposed to stand. The guards could not leave their stations. 4. A place where radio or television programs are recorded or transmitted. Noun. To place in a post or position. We stationed ourselves by the door. Verb. sta tion (st n) noun, plural stations; verb, stationed, stationing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir station pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE stationary 1. Standing still; not moving. Traffic leaving the resort was nearly stationary. 2. Not able to be moved. The old desks in the classroom were stationary because they were bolted to the floor. 3. Staying the same; not changing. The price of eggs has been stationary for months. Another word that sounds like this is stationery. sta y (st ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stationary pronunciation udPronouce Sf401 udSndDir s\s26 stationery Paper, envelopes, and other materials used for writing. Another word that sounds like this is stationary. sta y (st ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stationery pronunciation udPronouce Sm403 udSndDir s\s26 station wagon An automobile that has one or more rows of seats in the rear that can be folded down or taken out. A station wagon also has a door across the back. station wagon statistics Numbers, facts, and other data that are collected about a particular subject. sta tics (st tiks) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir statistics pronunciation tiks) udPronouce Sm404 udSndDir s\s26 statue udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sf402 A likeness of a person or animal that is made out of stone, bronze, clay, or some other solid material. stat ue (stach ) noun, plural statues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir statue% pronunciation (stach status 1. The position or rank of someone when compared with other people. Did your status change when you got your new job? 2. The condition or situation of a person or thing; state. Where the form asked for job status, the woman wrote employed. sta tus (st s or stat s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir status pronunciation s or stat udPronouce Sm405 udSndDir s\s26 statute udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sf403 A law or rule, especially a law passed by a legislature. stat ute (stach t) noun, plural statutes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir statute pronunciation (stach stave udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm406 One of the long, narrow strips of wood that make up the sides of a barrel or keg. stave (st v) noun, plural staves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stave pronunciation staves 1. A plural of staff. The shepherds staves were made from tree branches. Look up staff for more information. 2. The plural of stave. The barrel was too full and so the staves broke. Look up stave for more information. staves (st plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sm407 staves pronunciation :PHYSSIZE staves of a basketsket max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndDir s\s26 udEmotion light udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sc164 1. To wait in one place; not leave; remain. Stay where you are so that you don t get lost in the crowd. 2. To continue being. We stayed friends for many years after I moved away. 3. To live for a short time. Did you stay at a hotel during your vacation? Verb. A visit or stop. After a brief stay at the seashore, they returned home. Noun. stay (st ) verb, stayed, staying; noun, plural stays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sc165 1. A strong rope or wire used to support the mast of a ship. 2. Something used as a support. stay (st ) noun, plural stays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation steadfast Not changing or moving; constant. She was steadfast in her determination to become a doctor. He looked at me with a steadfast gaze. stead fast (sted ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steadfast pronunciation (sted udPronouce Sf404 udSndDir s\s26 steady udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm408 1. Firm in movement or position; not shaky. Make sure the ladder is steady. 2. Going at an even rate. We walked at a steady pace. 3. Not changing; regular. This drugstore has many steady customers. 4. Not easily upset; calm. When the fire started, the students showed courage and steady nerves. Adjective. To make or become steady. I steadied myself on the end of the diving board. Verb. stead y (sted ) adjective, steadier, steadiest; verb, steadied, steadying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steady pronunciation (sted )le a steak udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm409 A thick piece of meat or fish for broiling or frying. Another word that sounds like this is stake. steak (st k) noun, plural steaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steak pronunciation steal udSndDir s\s26 udPronouce Sm410 1. To take something that does not belong to one. I hope no one steals my bicycle. 2. To take in a secret or tricky way. We stole a glance behind the curtain. 3. To get, take, or win by surprise or charm. The cute kitten stole my heart. 4. To move or pass secretly, quietly, or without being noticed. They stole past the guard and into the stadium. 5. To get to the next base in baseball without the help of a hit or error. The catcher stole second base in that inning. Verb. 1. The act of stealing a base in baseball. 2. Something bought at a low price; bargain. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is steel. steal (st l) verb, stole, stolen, stealing; noun, plural steals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir steal pronunciation starch udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm396 1. A white food substance that is made and stored in most plants. It has no taste or smell. Potatoes, wheat, corn, and rice contain starch. 2. A substance used to make clothes or cloth stiffer or stiff. Noun. To make stiffer or stiff by using starch. The laundry starched your shirts. Verb. starch (st rch) noun, plural starches; verb, starched, starching.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir starch[ pronunciation rch)B stare udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sf393 To look very hard or very long with the eyes wide open. We stared at the fancy watches in the store window. Verb. A long, fixed look with the eyes wide open. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is stair. stare (st r) verb, stared, staring; noun, plural stares. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stare pronunciation starfish udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sf394 A sea animal that has a flat body shaped like a star. A starfish is not a fish. star fish (st ) noun, plural starfish or starfishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir starfish1 pronunciation starling udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm397 A bird with a plump body and brown or greenish black feathers. Starlings originally lived only in Europe and Australia but are now found in most parts of the world. star ling (st ling) noun, plural starlings.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir starlingi pronunciation ling) :PHYSSIZE starry 1. With many stars in the sky; lighted by stars. It was a cold, starry night. 2. Shining like a star; bright. Your eyes were starry when the principal presented you with the award. star ry (st ) adjective, starrier, starriest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir starry pronunciation udPronouce Sm398 udSndDir s\s25 Stars and Stripes The flag of the United States. It has red and white stripes, and a blue rectangle with white stars on it in the upper left corner. The stripes represent the thirteen original colonies, and the fifty stars represent the fifty states. Stars and Stripes Star-Spangled Banner The national anthem of the United States. Star-Span gled Banner (st spang ld). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sm399 Star-Spangled Banner pronunciation spang SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udSndEffect ssbanner.wav udSndDir s\s25 udEmotion proud start enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm400 1. To begin to act, move, or happen. If everyone is ready, we can start. The car started easily when it got warmer. What time does the game start? 2. To make something act, move, or happen. You turn the key to start the car s engine. My cousin has started a new business in town. 3. To move suddenly from surprise or fear. The kitten started when I tapped it on the back. Verb. 1. The act of starting; beginning. We got an early start and reached the lake before noon. At the start of the movie, the two main characters met. 2. A sudden movement. I woke with a start when the phone rang. Noun. start (st rt) verb, started, starting; noun, plural starts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir start pronunciation 6 :PHYSSIZE the start of a race startle 1. To excite or cause to move suddenly, as with surprise or fright. A spider dropped from the ceiling and startled me. 2. To become excited or move suddenly, as with surprise or fright. Deer startle easily. star tle (st l) verb, startled, startling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir startle pronunciation udPronouce Sf395 udSndDir s\s25 max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked starve 1. To suffer from or die of hunger. 2. To be very hungry. It s almost time for lunch, and I m starving. 3. To need or want very much. The lost puppy was starving for attention. starve (st rv) verb, starved, starving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir starve pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Sm401 udSndDir s\s25 udEmotion uncomfor state udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sf396 1. The condition of a person or thing. They were very upset after the accident and were in no state to see anyone. Water in its solid state is ice. 2. A group of people living together under one government; nation. Africa has many newly independent states. 3. A group of people living in a political unit that is part of a larger government. Hawaii is a state of the United States. 4. The area where the people of a state live. 5. the States. The United States. Noun. To show or explain in words; express. The test question asked us to state the causes of the Civil War. Verb. 1. Having to do with a state. Their state highway system is one of the best in the nation. 2. Having to do with an official ceremony; formal. A state dinner was planned for the visiting diplomat. Adjective. state (st t) noun, plural states; verb, stated, stating; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir state pronunciation stately Grand and graceful in appearance or manner; dignified; majestic. The orchestra played a stately march. state ly (st ) adjective, statelier, stateliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stately pronunciation udPronouce Sf397 udSndDir s\s25 statement udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm402 1. Something stated. The police took a statement from the witness about the robbery. 2. A report of financial matters. Every month my parents receive a statement from the bank telling how much is in their account. state ment (st nt) noun, plural statements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir statement pronunciation statesman udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sf398 A person who has shown skill or wisdom in politics or government. Benjamin Franklin was an American statesman. states man (st n) noun, plural statesmen (st SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir statesman pronunciation static udSndDir s\s25 udSndEffect static.wav udPronouce Sf399 Showing little or no growth, change, or movement; staying the same. The town s population has remained static. Adjective. Electrical charges in the air. Static causes the crackling or hissing sounds that may interfere with radio broadcasts. Noun. stat ic (stat ik) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir static pronunciation (stat SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE static electricity udEmotion shocked A quantity of electricity that builds up on an object and does not flow away. Static electricity can be created by combing dry hair with a dry comb. static electricity max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked stall udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm385 1. A place in a barn or stable for an animal. 2. A counter or booth where things are shown for sale. Noun. To stop running. The engine of our old car sometimes stalls on cold days. Verb. stall (st l) noun, plural stalls; verb, stalled, stalling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stall pronunciation l)dDir stall udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm386 To delay or prevent. The neighborhood wants a traffic light installed at this corner, but the city has been stalling.Verb. Something used to delay or prevent. Complaints about the new chairperson were a stall to keep us from voting. Noun. stall (st l) verb, stalled, stalling; noun, plural stalls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stall pronunciation stallion udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sf389 An adult male horse. stal lion (stal n) noun, plural stallions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stallion pronunciation (stal n) stamen udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm387 The part of a flower that produces pollen. A stamen consists of a long stalk with a pollen sac at the end. The stamens of a flower are usually surrounded by the petals. sta men (st n) noun, plural stamens.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stamens pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Pistil Stamens stamina Strength; endurance. That athlete had the stamina to practice long and hard. stam na (stam ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stamina pronunciation (stam max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Sf390 udSndDir s\s25 udEmotion mylist stammer udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sf391 To speak or say with difficulty. A person who stammers might repeat the same sound several times when trying to say a word. Verb. The act of stammering. I sometimes speak with a stammer when I m nervous. Noun. stam mer (stam r) verb, stammered, stammering; noun, plural stammers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stammer pronunciation (stam stamp enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm388 1. A small piece of paper that is stuck on letters or packages to show that a mailing fee has been paid; postage stamp. Look up postage stamp for more information. 2. A tool for cutting, shaping, or pressing a design, numbers, or letters on paper, wax, metal, or other material. The librarian used a rubber stamp to put the date on the library card. 3. A bringing down of one s foot with force. With a stamp of the foot, the child refused to go to bed. Noun. 1. To bring down one s foot or feet with force. The spoiled children stamped their feet in anger. 2. To mark with a tool that makes or prints a design, numbers, or letters. The salesperson stamped the bill to show it had been paid. 3. To put a postage stamp on. I sealed the envelope and stamped it. Verb. to stamp out. To put out, stop, or do away with. Citizens of our town are doing their best to stamp out pollution. stamp (stamp) noun, plural stamps; verb, stamped, stamping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stamp idiom to stamp out. To put out, stop, or do away with. Citizens of our town are doing their best to stamp out pollution.o pronunciation (stamp) :PHYSSIZE stampede udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sf392 1. A sudden, wild running of a frightened herd of animals. The thunderstorm frightened the cattle and caused a stampede. 2. A sudden, wild rush of many people. There was a stampede toward the exit when the fire broke out in the theater. Noun. To make a sudden, wild rush. The wild horses stampeded when they heard the helicopter coming. Verb. stam pede (stam p ) noun, plural stampedes; verb, stampeded, stampeding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stampede pronunciation (stam p stand udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm389 1. To be upright on one s feet. We had to stand because there were no more seats. 2. To get up on one s feet. The crowd stood to sing the national anthem. 3. To be or put upright. A ladder stood against the side of the barn. We stood the barrel on its end. 4. To be in a particular place, condition, or situation. The village stands at the foot of the hill. The door at the end of the hall stood open. 5. To stay the same; be unchanged. The rule against chewing gum in class still stands. 6. To be patient about; bear. I can t stand all this noise. 7. To have an opinion or point of view. How does the mayor stand on that issue? Verb. 1. A position or opinion. What is the candidate s stand on lowering taxes? 2. A stop or halt for battle. The troops made a stand by the river. 3. A place where someone or something should be or usually is. I took my stand at the door. 4. A rack or something like it to put things on or in. There s an umbrella stand in the hall. 5. A booth, counter, or other small place where things are sold. You can get a newspaper at the stand on the corner. 6. A raised place where people can sit or stand. The mayor watched the parade from the reviewing stand. We sat in the stands at the baseball game. Noun. to stand by. 1. To support or defend. My friends stood by me when I was having trouble with the bully. 2. To be or become ready; wait in preparation. The radio announcer said to stand by for an important message. to stand for. 1. To mean, represent, or symbolize. What does the contraction stand for? 2. To allow or endure; put up with. This is a terrible situation, and I won t stand for it. to stand out. To be easy to see; stick out. Your red hair certainly makes you stand out in this picture. stand (stand) verb, stood, standing; noun, plural stands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stand idiom to stand by. 1. To support or defend. My friends stood by me when I was having trouble with the bully. 2. To be or become ready; wait in preparation. The radio announcer said to stand by for an important message. to stand for. 1. To mean, represent, or symbolize. What does the contraction stand for? 2. To allow or endure; put up with. This is a terrible situation, and I won t stand for it. to stand out. To be easy to see; stick out. Your red hair certainly makes you stand out in this picture. pronunciation (stand) standard udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm390 1. Anything used to set an example or serve as something to be copied. New cars must meet safety standards before they can be sold. 2. A flag or emblem. I carried my school s standard in the parade. Noun. 1. Used as a standard. A pound is a standard measure of weight. 2. Widely used or usual. It s our standard practice to send bills on the first day of the month. 3. Thought of as excellent or as an authority. This is the standard book on gardening. Adjective. stand ard (stan rd) noun, plural standards; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir standardq pronunciation (stan stanza udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm391 A group of lines in poetry that are arranged in a particular pattern. A stanza forms one of the parts of a poem or song. stan za (stan ) noun, plural stanzas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stanza= pronunciation (stan staple udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm392 A piece of wire or metal that is bent into the shape of a U. Staples are used to hold papers, fabrics, and various other materials together. Noun. To hold together or attach with a staple. I stapled the pages of my book report. Verb. sta ple (st l) noun, plural staples; verb, stapled, stapling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir staple pronunciation staple udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm393 1. A very important product that everyone needs or uses. Flour, salt, and sugar are staples. 2. A very important crop or product of a country or region. sta ple (st l) noun, plural staples.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir staple pronunciation stapler udSndDir s\s25 udSndEffect stapler.wav udPronouce Sm394 A device used to staple things together. sta pler (st r) noun, plural staplers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stapler pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sc163 1. A heavenly body that shines by its own light, which comes from burning gases. Our sun is the nearest star to earth. Other stars are so far away that they look like tiny points of light in the night sky. 2. A figure that has five or more points. A starfish has the shape of a star. 3. A person who is very good or outstanding in some field. They are the stars of our school s basketball team. 4. An actor who plays a leading role in a play, movie, or television show. Noun. 1. To mark with a star. I starred the words that I still need to study. 2. To play a leading role in a play, movie, or television show. My favorite actor stars in this movie. Verb. Leading; best. You are the star speller in our class. Adjective. star (st r) noun, plural stars; verb, starred, starring; adjective.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation starboard The right side of a boat, ship, or aircraft when a person standing on deck faces forward. Noun. On the right side of a boat, ship, or aircraft. The tugboat moved toward the starboard side of the ship. Adjective. star board (st rd) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir starboard pronunciation udPronouce Sm395 udSndDir s\s25 staff udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm374 1. A stick, rod, or pole. In the painting, the shepherd stood holding a staff. 2. A pole for flying a flag; flagpole. 3. A group of people who work for an institution, company, or person. A hospital staff includes doctors and nurses. 4. The lines and spaces on which music is written. Noun. To provide with workers. The new library won t open until it is staffed. Verb. staff (staf) noun, plural staves (st vz) (for definitions 1 and 4) or staffs (for definitions 2 and 3); verb, staffed, staffing. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir staff pronunciation (staf) udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sc162 A fully grown male deer. stag (stag) noun, plural stags. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (stag) stage udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm375 1. A raised platform on which actors, dancers, singers, or other entertainers perform. 2. A place where something important takes place. Europe was the principal stage of World War I. 3. A single step, period, or degree in a process or development. During the last stage of their journey, the explorers had very little food left. 4. A short form of the word stagecoach. Look up stagecoach for more information. 5. A section of a rocket that has its own engine and fuel. It is usually separated from the rest of the rocket when its fuel is used up. Noun. To plan, put on, or present. The children staged a play for Thanksgiving. The workers staged a protest in front of the factory. Verb. stage (st j) noun, plural stages; verb, staged, staging.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stage pronunciation stagecoach udSndDir s\s24 udSndEffect stagcoch.wav udPronouce Sm376 A large, closed coach pulled by horses. Stagecoaches were once used for carrying passengers, mail, and baggage. stage coach (st ) noun, plural stagecoaches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stagecoach pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE stagger udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm377 1. To move or cause to move with a swaying motion. You staggered because you were dizzy from spinning around. 2. To stun; shock. The nation was staggered by the news of war. 3. To arrange by scheduling at different times. The school staggered the lunch hours so that the cafeteria would be less crowded. Verb. An unsteady or swaying motion. I walked with a stagger after the boat ride. Noun. stag ger (stag r) verb, staggered, staggering; noun, plural staggers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stagger pronunciation (stag stagnant 1. Without motion; still. The air in the closed room was stagnant. 2. Foul from being still. The water in the swamp is stagnant. 3. Not active, changing, or developing. Business in the department store becomes stagnant after a big sale. stag nant (stag nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stagnant pronunciation (stag max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sm378 udSndDir s\s24 udEmotion maglass stain udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sf385 1. A mark or spot. The spilled ink left a stain on the rug. 2. A cause of shame or dishonor. They vowed to wipe out the stain on their family s reputation. 3. A dye or other substance used to color something. I put a brown stain on the bookcase. Noun. 1. To spot or soil. They stained the towels with their greasy hands. 2. To color with a dye or something like a dye. They stained the bookcase brown. 3. To bring shame or dishonor to. The dishonesty of one person stained the reputation of the group. Verb. stain (st n) noun, plural stains; verb, stained, staining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stain pronunciation stair udSndDir s\s24 udSndEffect stair.wav udPronouce Sf386 1. stairs. A set of steps for going from one level or floor to another. 2. A step in such a set. Another word that sounds like this is stare. stair (st r) noun, plural stairs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stair pronunciation staircase udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm379 A set of stairs with the railing and framework that support it. This is also called a stairway. stair case (st ) noun, plural staircases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir staircase pronunciation :PHYSSIZE stairway udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm380 A staircase. stair way (st ) noun, plural stairways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stairway pronunciation )init stake udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sf387 1. A stick or post pointed at one end so that it can be driven into the ground. The campers drove stakes into the ground and tied the corners of the tent to them. 2. An amount of money or anything else that is risked in a bet or gamble. 3. An interest or share in something. My folks have a large stake in the business. Noun. 1. To fasten or hold up with a stake. The gardener staked the tomatoes and the beans. 2. To mark the boundaries of a piece of land; claim. Each of the prospectors staked a claim. 3. To risk something in a bet or gamble. They staked all their savings on their invention. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is steak. stake (st k) noun, plural stakes; verb, staked, staking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stake pronunciation stalactite udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sf388 A piece of stone that looks like an icicle and hangs from the roof of a cave. A stalactite is formed by drips of water that contain lime. sta tite (st t) noun, plural stalactites.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stalactite pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass stalagmite udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm381 A piece of stone that is shaped like a cone and is built up from the floor of a cave. A stalagmite is formed by drips of water that contain lime. sta mite (st t) noun, plural stalagmites.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stalagmite pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass stale 1. Not fresh. The old bread was very stale. 2. Not new or interesting. The audience was bored with the stale jokes. stale (st l) adjective, staler, stalest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stale pronunciation udPronouce Sm382 udSndDir s\s25 stalk udSndDir s\s25 udPronouce Sm383 1. The main stem of a plant or part of a plant. The flower and leaves of a rose grow on the stalk. 2. Something that is shaped like a plant s stalk. In some crabs, each eye is located at the end of a short stalk. stalk (st k) noun, plural stalks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stalk pronunciation stalk 1. To follow someone or something quietly and carefully in order to catch it. The lion stalked the antelope. 2. To walk in a stiff, proud manner. I was so angry that I stalked out of the room. stalk (st k) verb, stalked, stalking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stalk pronunciation udPronouce Sm384 udSndDir s\s25 squeal udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sf380 To make a loud, shrill cry or sound. The child squealed with delight upon seeing all the presents. Verb. A loud, shrill cry or sound. There was a squeal of brakes as the speeding car came to a halt. Noun. squeal (skw l) verb, squealed, squealing; noun, plural squeals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squeal pronunciation squeeze udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm366 1. To press hard. Squeeze the tube of toothpaste from the bottom. 2. To get by squeezing or by putting on pressure. I squeezed the juice from an orange. 3. To hug or clasp in affection. The mother squeezed the child in her arms. 4. To force by pushing or shoving. Don t squeeze your shirts into the drawer. The rabbit could barely squeeze through the opening in the fence. Verb. The act of squeezing. Dad gave my hand a gentle squeeze to let me know everything would be all right. Noun. squeeze (skw z) verb, squeezed, squeezing; noun, plural squeezes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squeeze pronunciation squid udEmotion giggle udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm367 A sea animal that looks something like an octopus. A squid has ten arms and a body shaped like a tube. squid (skwid) noun, plural squids or squid. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squid pronunciation (skwid) :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle squint To partly close the eyes. The bright sunlight made me squint. squint (skwint) verb, squinted, squinting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squint pronunciation (skwint) udPronouce Sm368 udSndDir s\s24 squirm udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm369 1. To turn or twist the body; wriggle. The children were bored and began to squirm in their seats. 2. To feel uncomfortable or nervous. The lawyer s clever questions made the witness squirm. Verb. A turn or twist of the body. With a squirm, the puppy jumped out of my arms. Noun. squirm (skw rm) verb, squirmed, squirming; noun, plural squirms.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squirmk pronunciation squirrel udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm370 A small animal with a long, bushy tail. Squirrels live in trees and feed mainly on nuts. squir rel (skw l) noun, plural squirrels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squirrel pronunciation :PHYSSIZE squirt udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm371 1. To force out liquid in a thin stream through a narrow opening. The worker squirted oil on the rusty hinge. 2. To come out in a thin stream. Ink squirted from the fountain pen. Verb. The act of squirting or the amount squirted. I added a few squirts of yellow to the orange paint. Noun. squirt (skw rt) verb, squirted, squirting; noun, plural squirts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squirtu pronunciation rt)ou An abbreviation for Senior. Sri Lanka An island country in the Indian Ocean. It is off the southeastern coast of India. Sri Lan ka (sr ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Sri Lanka pronunciation udPronouce Sm372 udSndDir s\s24 An abbreviation for Street used in a written address and for Saint. udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sc161 1. To wound or make a hole with a pointed weapon. In the movie, the hero stabbed the villian with a sword. 2. To stick or drive something pointed into something. I stabbed a fork into the steak. Verb. 1. A blow or thrust made with a pointed weapon or as if with a pointed weapon. My stab at the peas made them roll off the plate. 2. A sharp but brief feeling; pang. You ll feel a stab of pain if you try to move your sprained ankle. 3. An attempt; try. I m going to take a stab at skiing. Noun. stab (stab) verb, stabbed, stabbing; noun, plural stabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stabu pronunciation (stab) stability The condition of not being easily moved, shaken, or overthrown. This kind of rowboat has great stability. The government s stability was threatened by the rebels. sta ty (st ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stability pronunciation udPronouce Sf381 udSndDir s\s24 stable udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm373 A building where horses or cattle are kept and fed. Noun. To put or keep in a stable. Verb. sta ble (st l) noun, plural stables; verb, stabled, stabling.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stable pronunciation stable Not easily moved, shaken, or changed. The wooden bridge over the river is stable and can support a lot of weight. That new country does not have a stable government. sta ble (st l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stable pronunciation udPronouce Sf382 udSndDir s\s24 stack udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sf383 1. A large, neat pile of hay, straw, or grain. The farmer arranged the hay in stacks all over the field. 2. A number of things piled up one on top of the other; pile. I had a stack of pancakes for breakfast. Noun. To pile or arrange in a stack. Please stack the records in the corner. Verb. stack (stak) noun, plural stacks; verb, stacked, stacking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stack pronunciation (stak) stadium udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sf384 A structure made up of rows of seats built around an open field. People sit in stadiums to watch sports contests and concerts. sta um (st m) noun, plural stadiums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir stadium pronunciation sputter udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm360 1. To make popping or spitting noises. The hot oil sputtered when I put the onions in it. 2. To speak quickly in a confused way. The child sputtered with anger. 3. To throw out saliva or small bits of food when speaking in a quick or excited way. The baby sputtered when trying to speak. Verb. The act or sound of sputtering. Noun. sput ter (sput r) verb, sputtered, sputtering; noun, plural sputters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sputter pronunciation (sput udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sc160 A person who watches others secretly. A person is sometimes hired as a spy by a government to discover secret information about another government. Noun. 1. To watch others secretly; act as a spy. The submarine was sent to spy on enemy ships. 2. To catch sight of; spot. The sailor spied a ship on the horizon. Verb. spy (sp ) noun, plural spies; verb, spied, spying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation spyglass udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sf374 A small telescope. spy glass (sp ) noun, plural spyglasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spyglass pronunciation An abbreviation for square. squabble udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm361 To argue noisily over something of little importance. They squabbled over who would sit in the big chair. Verb. A noisy argument over something of little importance. Noun. squab ble (skwob l) verb, squabbled, squabbling; noun, plural squabbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squabble pronunciation (skwob squad udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sf375 1. A small group of soldiers who train, work, or fight together. 2. A small group of people working together. The counselor picked a squad to clean our cabin. squad (skwod) noun, plural squads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squad pronunciation (skwod) squadron udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sf376 A group of airplanes, ships, or other military units. squad ron (skwod n) noun, plural squadrons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squadron pronunciation (skwod squall udEmotion light udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm362 A strong gust of wind that arises very suddenly. Squalls often bring rain, snow, or sleet. squall (skw l) noun, plural squalls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squall% pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt square enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sf377 1. A figure having four sides that are all the same length and four right angles. 2. Something having the shape of a square. A checkerboard is covered with light and dark squares. 3. An open space in a city or town that has streets on all sides. Squares are often planted with grass, trees, or flowers and used as parks. 4. An instrument shaped like an L or a T that is used to draw or measure right angles. The architect used a square to draw the design. 5. The number obtained when a number is multiplied by itself. The square of 4 is 16 because 4 x 4 = 16. 6. A person who is not interested in new fashions or trends. Don t be such a square you might enjoy this new kind of music. Noun. 1. Having four sides that are all the same length and four right angles. Is this sheet of paper square or triangular? 2. Shaped somewhat like a cube. The hat came in a square box. 3. Forming a right angle. This desk has square corners. 4. Being a square or squares with each side equal to one unit of the named length, used for measuring area. Our back yard is 50 feet wide and 100 feet long, so its total area is 5,000 square feet. 5. Fair or just; honest. That car dealer promises to give all customers a square deal. 6. Conservative or not interested in new fashions or trends; old-fashioned. Adjective. 1. To make into the form of a right angle; make look like part of a square. The carpenter squared the door frame so the door would close easily. 2. To mark in a square or squares. The children squared off part of the playing field for their game. 3. To fit or match with something else; agree. The witness s story doesn t square with the facts. 4. To multiply a number by itself. Two squared equals four because 2 x 2 = 4. Verb. Directly and firmly. The truck hit the car square on its fender. Adverb. square (skw r) noun, plural squares; adjective, squarer, squarest; verb, squared, squaring; adverb.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir square pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The windowpanes have a square shape. square dance A dance performed by groups of couples who are arranged in a square at the start of the dance. square dance square root A number that, when multiplied by itself, will produce a certain number. The square root of 36 is 6 because 6 x 6 = 36. square root max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass squash udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm363 1. To squeeze or press into a soft or flat mass; crush. I squashed the flower when I accidentally stepped on it. 2. To force or squeeze into a small area. We squashed our clothes into a small suitcase. Verb. A game somewhat like tennis and handball. It is played by two or four people with rackets and a rubber ball in a court with walls. Noun. squash (skwosh) verb, squashed, squashing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squash pronunciation (skwosh)st squash udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm364 Any of several vegetables of various shapes that grow on vines. Squashes are usually yellow or green in color. squash (skwosh) noun, plural squashes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squash pronunciation (skwosh) :PHYSSIZE kinds of squash squat To crouch or sit with the knees bent and drawn close to the body. I squatted to pet the cat. Verb. Short and thick; low and broad. That squat vase was a present. Adjective. squat (skwot) verb, squatted or squat, squatting; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squat pronunciation (skwot) udPronouce Sf378 udSndDir s\s24 squawk udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sm365 1. To make a shrill, harsh cry like that of a frightened chicken. The parrot squawked when I waved a cracker in front of it. 2. To complain loudly or harshly. Don t squawk about your chores. Verb. 1. A shrill, harsh cry, such as one made by a frightened chicken. We could hear the squawks of the chickens in the barnyard. 2. A complaint. I don t want to hear another squawk from you! Noun. squawk (skw k) verb, squawked, squawking; noun, plural squawks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squawk pronunciation squeak udSndDir s\s24 udSndEffect squeak.wav udPronouce Sf379 A short, thin, high sound or cry. We heard the squeak of the rusty hinges as someone opened the gate. Noun. To make a short, thin, high sound or cry. The mouse squeaked and ran when it saw the cat. Verb. squeak (skw k) noun, plural squeaks; verb, squeaked, squeaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir squeak- pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow 0 :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE sprang A past tense of spring. I sprang out of the chair suddenly when the phone rang. Look up spring for more information. sprang (sprang) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sprang pronunciation (sprang) udPronouce Sf368 udSndDir s\s23 sprawl 1. To lie or sit with the body stretched out in an awkward or careless manner. I sprawled in the chair with one leg hooked over the arm. 2. To spread out in a way that is not regular or organized. New houses sprawl across the countryside. sprawl (spr l) verb, sprawled, sprawling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sprawl pronunciation udPronouce Sm353 udSndDir s\s23 spray udSndDir s\s23 udSndEffect spray.wav udPronouce Sm354 1. Water or other liquid in tiny drops. The spray from the ocean waves felt cool. 2. A device used to produce a spray or the substance put out by such a device. We used a spray to kill the mosquitoes in the tent. Noun. To put on or send out in a spray. The workers sprayed paint on the wall. Verb. spray (spr ) noun, plural sprays; verb, sprayed, spraying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spray pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE spread udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm355 1. To open wide or stretch out. We spread the blanket on the sand. The bird spread its wings and flew away. 2. To put or make a thin layer or covering on. I spread peanut butter on my toast. 3. To scatter or reach out over an area; extend. The farmer spread fertilizer over the fields. The fire spread through the house. 4. To make or become known by more people. Who spread the rumor that school would be closed tomorrow? News of the accident spread quickly. Verb. 1. The act of spreading. Medicines can stop the spread of some diseases. 2. The amount or extent to which something opens wide. The spread of the robin s wings was 15 inches from the tip of one wing to the other. 3. A cloth covering for a bed. 4. Food that is soft enough to be spread. We had sandwiches made with chicken spread. Noun. spread (spred) verb, spread, spreading; noun, plural spreads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spread% pronunciation (spred) spring udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm356 1. To move forward or jump up quickly; leap. The dog had to spring out of the way to avoid the bicycle. 2. To move or snap quickly. The door sprang shut behind me. 3. To come or appear suddenly. The words sprang from my lips. After the rain, weeds sprang up on our lawn. 4. To make known or cause to happen suddenly. They heard the good news yesterday, but they didn t spring it on us until tonight. Verb. 1. A jump or leap. The acrobat made a beautiful spring from one trapeze to the next. 2. An elastic device that can be stretched or bent and will move back to its original shape when it is released. This bed has metal springs shaped like spirals inside it. 3. A place where underground water comes out of the earth. 4. The season of the year that comes between winter and summer. Noun. spring (spring) verb, sprang or sprung, sprung, springing; noun, plural springs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spring pronunciation (spring) springboard udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf369 A board that helps a person who is diving or tumbling to spring higher. spring board (spring ) noun, plural springboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir springboard pronunciation (spring sprinkle udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm357 1. To scatter something in small drops or bits. We sprinkled sugar on the cookies. 2. To rain gently. It sprinkled for a few minutes, and then the sun came out. sprin kle (spring l) verb, sprinkled, sprinkling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sprinkle pronunciation (spring sprinkler udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm358 A device that is used to water gardens or lawns. sprin kler (spring r) noun, plural sprinklers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sprinkler pronunciation (spring sprint udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf370 To run fast for a short distance. We sprinted across the football field. Verb. A short, fast run or race. The 50-yard dash is a sprint. Noun. sprint (sprint) verb, sprinted, sprinting; noun, plural sprints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sprint pronunciation (sprint) sprout udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm359 To begin to grow. The seeds that I planted a week ago have just sprouted. Verb. A young shoot from a seed or plant. The sprouts grew into new leaves. Noun. sprout (sprout) verb, sprouted, sprouting; noun, plural sprouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sprout pronunciation (sprout) spruce udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf371 An evergreen tree with drooping cones and short leaves shaped like needles. Its wood is used in making pulp for paper. spruce (spr s) noun, plural spruces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spruce# pronunciation sprung A past tense and the past participle of spring. Flowers have sprung up in our yard. Look up spring for more information. sprung (sprung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sprung pronunciation (sprung) udPronouce Sf372 udSndDir s\s23 Past tense and past participle of spin. The football player spun around and caught the ball. Look up spin for more information. spun (spun) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (spun) udPronouce Sc158 udSndDir s\s24 udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sc159 A sharp metal piece worn on the heel of a horse rider s boot. A horse is pricked with a spur to make it go faster. Noun. 1. To prick a horse with a spur or spurs. The rider spurred the horse so it would run faster. 2. To urge on. The crowd s cheers spurred the home team to victory. Verb. spur (sp r) noun, plural spurs; verb, spurred, spurring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spurU pronunciation :PHYSSIZE spurt udSndDir s\s24 udPronouce Sf373 To pour out suddenly in a stream. Water spurted from the broken pipe. Verb. A sudden pouring out or bursting forth. A spurt of water came out of the hose. Noun. spurt (sp rt) verb, spurted, spurting; noun, plural spurts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spurt pronunciation spoke udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf359 One of the rods or bars that connect the rim of a wheel to the hub. spoke (sp k) noun, plural spokes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spoke pronunciation k)ate.r spoken Past participle of speak. Have you spoken to your neighbor lately? Look up speak for more information. Verb. Said in speech; oral. People communicate by the spoken word. Adjective. spo ken (sp n) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spoken pronunciation udPronouce Sf360 udSndDir s\s23 sponge udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm347 1. A simple water animal that has a body that is full of holes and absorbs water easily. Many sponges live in large colonies attached to rocks. The dried skeletons of some sponge colonies are used for cleaning and washing. 2. A cleaning pad that looks like the skeleton of a sponge colony. Noun. To clean with a sponge. We sponged and dried the dirty walls. Verb. sponge (spunj) noun, plural sponges; verb, sponged, sponging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sponge pronunciation (spunj) sponsor udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf361 1. A person who is responsible in some way for another person or a thing. That senator is the sponsor of the bill. The sponsors of that television program paid the costs of making the program. 2. A person who attends the baptism of a child and agrees to help with the child s religious training; godparent. Noun. To act as a sponsor for. The school sponsored the fair to raise money. Verb. spon sor (spon r) noun, plural sponsors; verb, sponsored, sponsoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sponsor pronunciation (spon spontaneous 1. Not planned or forced. There was a spontaneous burst of applause when the batter hit a home run. 2. Happening without any apparent outside cause. There was a spontaneous explosion at the factory. spon ous (spon t s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spontaneous pronunciation (spon t udPronouce Sm348 udSndDir s\s23 spool udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm349 A piece of wood or other material shaped like a cylinder. Wire, thread, and tape are wound around spools. spool (sp l) noun, plural spools. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spool pronunciation spools of thread :PHYSSIZE spoon udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf362 A utensil with a small, shallow bowl at one end of a handle. A spoon is used for eating, measuring, or stirring. Noun. To lift up or move with a spoon. I spooned the food into the baby s mouth. Verb. spoon (sp n) noun, plural spoons; verb, spooned, spooning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spoon pronunciation spore udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf363 A cell that can develop into a new organism. Ferns, mushrooms, bacteria, and certain other living things produce spores. spore (sp r) noun, plural spores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spore pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass sport udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf364 1. A game in which a person is physically active and often is competing with someone else. Baseball, bowling, swimming, and sailing are kinds of sports. 2. Amusement; fun. They collect butterflies for sport. 3. A person who has a definite attitude and behavior in games, contests, and sports. They were good sports to congratulate us when we beat them. Noun. To amuse oneself; play. We watched the colts sporting in the field. Verb. sport (sp rt) noun, plural sports; verb, sported, sporting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sport pronunciation sportsmanship 1. Conduct or behavior in playing a sport. You got a low grade in gym because of poor sportsmanship. 2. Good conduct in playing a sport; fair play. Both athletes are admired for their sportsmanship. sports ship (sp n ship ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sportsmanship pronunciation n ship udPronouce Sm350 udSndDir s\s23 udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sc157 1. A mark or stain left by dirt, food, or other matter. There is a spot of gravy on your necktie. 2. A mark or area on something that is different from the rest. My dog is white with black spots. 3. A place. That park is a pleasant spot for a picnic. Noun. 1. To mark or be marked with a stain or blot. The paint spotted the floor. 2. To see; recognize. I spotted you in the crowd. Verb. on the spot. 1. At the place referred to. We had the good luck to be on the spot when the movie star arrived at the hotel. 2. Without delay; immediately; at once. The manager refunded my money on the spot. 3. In a difficult or embarrassing condition or situation. I was on the spot when I didn t have bus fare. spot (spot) noun, plural spots; verb, spotted, spotting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom on the spot. 1. At the place referred to. We had the good luck to be on the spot when the movie star arrived at the hotel. 2. Without delay; immediately; at once. The manager refunded my money on the spot. 3. In a difficult or embarrassing condition or situation. I was on the spot when I didn t have bus fare. pronunciation (spot) spotless Without a spot or flaw. My white shirt must be spotless for the ceremony. The company s reputation for quality is spotless. spot less (spot lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spotless pronunciation (spot lis)+ udPronouce Sf365 udSndDir s\s23 spotlight udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf366 1. A strong beam of light pointed at a particular person, place, or object. 2. A lamp projecting a beam of light onto a person, place, or object. The theater spotlights are on a platform high over the stage. 3. Public attention. Politicians live their lives in the spotlight. spot light (spot ) noun, plural spotlights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spotlight pronunciation (spot spouse udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf367 A husband or wife. spouse (spous) noun, plural spouses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spouse pronunciation (spous) spout udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm351 1. To force out water or other liquid through a narrow opening. The elephant spouted water from its trunk. 2. To flow with force from an opening. Water spouted from the fire hydrant. Verb. A narrow opening through which a liquid flows or is poured. The teakettle has a curved spout. At a water fountain, the water comes up out of a spout. Noun. spout (spout) verb, spouted, spouting; noun, plural spouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spout pronunciation (spout) :PHYSSIZE sprain udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm352 To injure a joint or muscle of the body by twisting or straining it. The runner sprained an ankle in the race. Verb. An injury to a joint or muscle caused by twisting or straining. A bad sprain kept our best pitcher from playing. Noun. sprain (spr n) verb, sprained, spraining; noun, plural sprains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sprain' pronunciation spirit udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm336 1. The part of a person that is thought to control what he or she thinks, feels, and does; soul. 2. A supernatural being; ghost. 3. Enthusiasm and pep. They danced with spirit. 4. spirits. The way a person thinks or feels. I was in good spirits after passing the test. 5. The real meaning or intent. The spirit of a law is more than just what is written down. spir it (spir it) noun, plural spirits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spirit pronunciation (spir spirited Full of spirit; lively; vigorous. The team played a spirited game. spir ed (spir i tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spirited pronunciation (spir i tid) udPronouce Sm337 udSndDir s\s22 spiritual udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm338 1. Of or having to do with the spirit. 2. Of or having to do with religion. Priests, ministers, and rabbis are spiritual leaders. Adjective. A religious folk song. Spirituals were originally sung by the blacks of the southern United States. Noun. spir al (spir l) adjective; noun, plural spirituals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spiritual pronunciation (spir To force out saliva or another substance from the mouth. The cat spit at the dog. Verb. A clear liquid given off into the mouth; saliva. Noun. spit (spit) verb, spit or spat, spitting; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (spit) udPronouce Sc155 udSndDir s\s22 udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sc156 1. A slender, pointed rod on which meat is roasted over a fire. 2. A narrow piece of land extending into a body of water. spit (spit) noun, plural spits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (spit)r spite udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm339 A feeling of ill will toward another. Noun. To show ill will toward someone. Verb. in spite of. Without being hindered or prevented by; despite; regardless of. We are going on the hike in spite of the rain. spite (sp t) noun; verb, spited, spiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spite idiom in spite of. Without being hindered or prevented by; despite; regardless of. We are going on the hike in spite of the rain. pronunciation splash udSndDir s\s23 udSndEffect splash.wav udPronouce Sm340 1. To throw water or other liquid about. The children had fun splashing in the pool. The passing car splashed mud on my coat. 2. To fall, strike, or move with the throwing about of water. The diver splashed into the pool. Verb. 1. The act or sound of throwing water about. When you dove, you hit the water with a loud splash. 2. A spot of water or other liquid, or a spot of color. The black horse had a splash of white on its nose. Noun. splash (splash) verb, splashed, splashing; noun, plural splashes.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir splashW pronunciation (splash) SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE ose r splashdown udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm341 The landing of a spacecraft in water, especially the ocean. splash down (splash ) noun, plural splashdowns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir splashdown pronunciation (splash splendid 1. Very beautiful or magnificent. A peacock s tail has a splendid display of colors. 2. Very good; excellent. Having a party was a splendid idea. splen did (splen did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir splendid pronunciation (splen udPronouce Sm342 udSndDir s\s23 splendor udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm343 Great beauty or magnificence. The child had never seen anything like the splendor of the royal palace. splen dor (splen r) noun, plural splendors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir splendorG pronunciation (splen splint udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm344 A piece of wood or other material used to hold a broken bone in place. A splint is often used until a cast can be put on. splint (splint) noun, plural splints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir splint' pronunciation (splint) splinter udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sm345 A thin, sharp piece broken off from something hard or brittle. I got a splinter in my hand from the wooden board. Noun. To break into thin, sharp pieces. The glass window splintered when the ball hit it. Verb. splin ter (splin r) noun, plural splinters; verb, splintered, splintering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir splinter) pronunciation (splin split udSndDir s\s23 udPronouce Sf356 To break apart or divide into parts or layers. The jacket split at the seam. The search party split into two groups. Split these logs for firewood. Verb. 1. A break or division in something. The heavy wind made a split in the sail. There was a split in the political party over the tax issue. 2. A movement in which a person s body slides to the floor with the legs spread out in opposite directions. Noun. split (split) verb, split, splitting; noun, plural splits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir split pronunciation (split) spoil 1. To damage or hurt in some way. Too much salt spoiled the taste of the soup. 2. To raise poorly so that a child is not guided to form a good character. I think you spoil children if you always give them whatever they want. 3. To become so bad it cannot be eaten. The meat spoiled because we forgot to put it back in the refrigerator. Verb. spoils. Property that has been seized by force. The soldiers carried away jewels and other spoils from the conquered city. Noun. spoil (spoil) verb, spoiled or spoilt, spoiling; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spoil pronunciation (spoil) udPronouce Sf357 udSndDir s\s23 spoilt A past tense and a past participle of spoil. Look up spoil for more information. spoilt (spoilt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spoilt pronunciation (spoilt) udPronouce Sm346 udSndDir s\s23 spoke Past tense of speak. I spoke to them yesterday. Look up speak for more information. spoke (sp k) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spoke pronunciation udPronouce Sf358 udSndDir s\s23 spice udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm328 1. The seeds or other parts of certain plants that are used to flavor food. Pepper, cloves, and cinnamon are spices. 2. Something that adds interest or excitement. The speaker called variety the spice of life. Noun. 1. To flavor with a spice or spices. I spiced the hamburgers with pepper. 2. To add interest or excitement to. A good speaker often spices a speech with funny stories. Verb. spice (sp s) noun, plural spices; verb, spiced, spicing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spice pronunciation spicy Seasoned with or full of spice. This sausage is very spicy. spic y (sp ) adjective, spicier, spiciest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spicy pronunciation udPronouce Sf351 udSndDir s\s22 spider udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm329 A small animal with four pairs of legs, a body that is divided into two parts, and no wings. Most spiders spin webs to catch insects for food. spi der (sp r) noun, plural spiders.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spiderY pronunciation spied Past tense and past participle of spy. The secret agent spied on the enemy. Look up spy for more information. spied (sp d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spied pronunciation udPronouce Sf352 udSndDir s\s22 spike udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf353 1. A large, heavy nail. Spikes are used to hold rails to railroad ties. 2. Any sharp, pointed object or part that sticks out. Baseball and soccer shoes have spikes on the soles. spike (sp k) noun, plural spikes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spike pronunciation spike udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf354 1. An ear of grain. Wheat has spikes. Corn ears are spikes. 2. A long cluster of flowers that grow on one stem. spike (sp k) noun, plural spikes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spike pronunciation :PHYSSIZE spill udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm330 1. To make or let something fall, run out, or flow. The child spilled milk on the tablecloth. 2. To fall or flow out. Water spilled from the glass onto the floor. 3. To cause to tumble or fall out or off. The canoe tipped and spilled us into the stream. 4. To make known; reveal. I didn t mean to spill the secret. Verb. 1. An act or instance of spilling or the amount spilled. The spill of oil polluted the river. I cleaned up the spill with a mop. 2. A tumble or fall. The jockey was hurt in a spill from a horse. Noun. spill (spil) verb, spilled or spilt, spilling; noun, plural spills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spill pronunciation (spil)r udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sc154 1. To turn around quickly. The car s wheels spun in the mud. The child spun the top. 2. To make thin fibers into thread. 3. To make a web or cocoon by giving off a sticky substance that hardens into thread. Spiders spin webs. Silkworms spin cocoons. 4. To tell. Our counselor at camp was good at spinning ghost stories. 5. To feel dizzy. The hot sun made my head spin. Verb. 1. A quick turning motion. Give the wheel a spin. 2. A quick ride. I took a spin on my bicycle. Noun. spin (spin) verb, spun, spinning; noun, plural spins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (spin) spinach The dark green leaves of a garden plant. They are eaten as a vegetable. spin ach (spin ich) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spinach pronunciation (spin udPronouce Sf355 udSndDir s\s22 spinal column The column of bones in the back; backbone. Look up backbone for more information. spi nal column (sp SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spinal column pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce Sm331 udSndDir s\s22 udEmotion light spinal cord A thick cord of nerve tissue running through the center of the backbone. The spinal cord links the brain to the rest of the nerves in the body. spinal cord spindle udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm332 A stick or rod on or around which something is turned. Fibers of cotton are spun into thread from a spindle. spin dle (spin l) noun, plural spindles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spindle pronunciation (spin spine udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm333 1. The column of bones in the back; backbone. Look up backbone for more information. 2. A sharp, pointed growth on a plant or animal. The quills of a porcupine are spines. spine (sp n) noun, plural spines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spine pronunciation spinning wheel A large wheel and a spindle on a stand. It is used to spin thread. A spinning wheel is turned with the hand or by a pedal pressed with the foot. spinning wheel SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect spinwhel.wav udSndDir s\s22 spiral udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm334 A curve that keeps winding. A spiral may wind inward and outward or downward and upward. Some springs are spirals. Noun. To move in or take the shape of a spiral. The staircase spirals to the attic. Verb. Having the shape or form of a spiral. The spiral staircase goes to the tower. Adjective. spi ral (sp l) noun, plural spirals; verb, spiraled, spiraling; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spiral pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a shell that forms a spirall spire udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm335 A tall, narrow structure that tapers to a point at the top. Spires are built on top of towers. spire (sp r) noun, plural spires. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spire pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sc153 A past tense and past participle of speed. I sped down the hill on my bicycle. Look up speed for more information. sped (sped) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sped/ pronunciation (sped)portr speech udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf344 1. The ability to use spoken words to express ideas, thoughts, and feelings. Animals do not have the power of speech. 2. Something that is spoken; talk. The president s speech was broadcast on television. 3. A way in which someone speaks. Your speech shows no trace of an accent. speech (sp ch) noun, plural speeches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir speech pronunciation speechless Not able to say anything. You were speechless when we yelled Surprise! speech less (sp lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir speechless pronunciation udPronouce Sm321 udSndDir s\s22 speed udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf345 1. Quick or fast motion. She ran with great speed and won the race. 2. The rate of motion. He drove the car at a speed of forty miles per hour. Noun. 1. To go or cause to go quickly or rapidly. We sped down the hill on our sleds. 2. To drive faster than is safe or lawful. They were arrested because they were speeding. Verb. speed (sp d) noun, plural speeds; verb, sped or speeded, speeding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir speed pronunciation speedometer udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm322 A device that shows how fast a car or other vehicle is moving. speed ter (sp i ter) noun, plural speedometers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir speedometer pronunciation i ter) spell udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf346 1. To write or say the letters of a word in the right order. You spell speak s-p-e-a-k. We are learning how to spell. 2. To be the letters that form. D-o-g spells 3. To mean. The player s injury spelled defeat for the team. to spell out. To explain clearly and completely. The official spelled out the rules for sailing in the harbor to us. spell (spel) verb, spelled or spelt, spelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spell idiom to spell out. To explain clearly and completely. The official spelled out the rules for sailing in the harbor to us. pronunciation (spel) spell udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm323 1. A word or words supposed to have magic power. The wicked magician cast a spell that put everyone in the kingdom to sleep. 2. The power to attract or delight greatly. It was hard to resist the spell of the beautiful music. spell (spel) noun, plural spells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spell pronunciation (spel)tiver spell udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm324 1. A period of time. Sit and rest for a short spell. 2. A period of a certain kind of weather. We have had a long cold spell. 3. An attack of something. I had a dizzy spell a few minutes ago. Noun. To take a person s place at doing something for a time. If you re tired, I ll spell you at mowing the lawn for a while. Verb. spell (spel) noun, plural spells; verb, spelled or spelt, spelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spell pronunciation (spel)lainr|r speller udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf347 1. A person who spells words. Who is the best speller in your class? 2. A book used to teach spelling. spell er (spel r) noun, plural spellers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir speller pronunciation (spel spelling udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm325 1. The way words are spelled. We all have to study to learn spelling. 2. The writing or saying of the letters of a word in the right order. K-e-t-c-h-u-p and c-a-t-s-u-p are two spellings of the same word. spell ing (spel ing) noun, plural spellings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spelling pronunciation (spel spelt A past tense and past participle of spell . You and I spelt every word on the test correctly. Look up spell for more information. spelt (spelt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spelt pronunciation (spelt) udPronouce Sm326 udSndDir s\s22 spend 1. To pay money. You spent too much for your bike. 2. To pass. We spent the weekend in the country. 3. To use up. The mechanic spent a lot of time working on the car. spend (spend) verb, spent, spending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spend pronunciation (spend) udPronouce Sf348 udSndDir s\s22 sperm udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf349 A special male cell which, if it is joined with a female egg, can develop into offspring. sperm (sp rm) noun, plural sperm or sperms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sperm pronunciation sperm whale A large whale with a square head. Sperm whales produce a valuable oil called sperm oil. sperm whale :PHYSSIZE sphere udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf350 1. A round body like a ball. All the points on the surface of a sphere are the same distance from its center. 2. An area of interest, knowledge, or activity. Chemistry is outside my sphere of knowledge. sphere (sf r) noun, plural spheres.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sphere pronunciation sphinx udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sm327 1. A mythical creature having the head of a human and the body of a lion. 2. the Sphinx. a large statue of this creature in Egypt. sphinx (sfingks) noun, plural sphinxes.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sphinxW pronunciation (sfingks) :PHYSSIZE speaker udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sm312 1. A person who speaks. People who give speeches are called speakers. 2. Speaker. The person who heads a meeting of a legislature. 3. A device that changes electrical signals into sounds, as in a stereo system; loudspeaker. speak er (sp r) noun, plural speakers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir speaker pronunciation spear udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf337 1. A weapon with a sharp, pointed head attached to a long shaft. 2. A long, thin stalk, blade, or sprout of a plant. Asparagus grows in spears. Noun. To stab with something sharp. Verb. spear (sp r) noun, plural spears; verb, speared, spearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spear pronunciation :PHYSSIZE spears of asparagus spearmint udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf338 A kind of mint. The leaves of this plant are used to flavor candy and foods. spear mint (sp ) noun, plural spearmints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spearmint pronunciation special Different from others in a certain way; not ordinary; unusual. The sports fan had a special interest in hockey. My birthday is a special day for me. An electrician must have special training. spe cial (spesh l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir special pronunciation (spesh udPronouce Sf339 udSndDir s\s21 specialist udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sm313 A person who knows a great deal about something. A veterinarian is a specialist in the treatment and care of animals. spe ist (spesh list) noun, plural specialists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir specialistS pronunciation (spesh list) specialize To learn a great deal about a special thing or area. That doctor specializes in surgery on the heart. spe ize (spesh ) verb, specialized, specializing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir specialize pronunciation (spesh udPronouce Sm314 udSndDir s\s21 specialty udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sm315 1. A special thing that a person knows a great deal about. This mechanic s specialty is repairing old motorcycles. 2. A special product or service. Italian food is the specialty of this restaurant. spe ty (spesh ) noun, plural specialties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir specialty pronunciation (spesh species udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sm316 A group of animals or plants that have many characteristics in common. Members of the same species can mate and have offspring. Poodles and beagles belong to the same species. Beagles and wolves belong to different species. spe cies (sp z) noun, plural species. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir species pronunciation specific 1. Exact; particular. Nine hundred dollars is the specific amount of money you need to buy this used car. 2. Stated in a way that is easily understood; clear. Please make your questions as specific as you can. spe ic (spi sif ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir specific pronunciation (spi sif udPronouce Sm317 udSndDir s\s21 specimen udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf340 A single person or thing that shows what the whole group is like; sample. I collect specimens of different kinds of butterflies. spec men (spes n) noun, plural specimens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir specimeno pronunciation (spes speck udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf341 A very small bit, spot, or mark. There are greasy specks on this shirt. speck (spek) noun, plural specks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir speck pronunciation (spek) spectacle udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sm318 1. A very unusual sight or show. The sunrise was a magnificent spectacle. 2. spectacles. A pair of lenses in a frame that help a person see better; eyeglasses. spec cle (spek l) noun, plural spectacles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spectacle pronunciation (spek spectacular Very unusual or impressive. There is a spectacular view from the top of that mountain. spec lar (spek tak r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spectacular pronunciation (spek tak udPronouce Sm319 udSndDir s\s22 spectator udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf342 A person who watches something but does not take part; observer. There were many spectators at the game. spec tor (spek r) noun, plural spectators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spectator pronunciation (spek spectrum udSndDir s\s22 udPronouce Sf343 1. A band of colors into which white light is separated by being passed through a prism or by other means. A rainbow is a spectrum caused by sunlight passing through raindrops. The colors of the spectrum are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. 2. The whole range of colors that exist in nature, including those that cannot be seen by a human being s eyes. spec trum (spek m) noun, plural spectrums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spectrumw pronunciation (spek :PHYSSIZE a spectrum created by a prism speculate 1. To think of reasons or answers for something. The children speculated about what was in the boxes. 2. To risk losses in an attempt to make a profit. They lost money when they speculated in real estate. spec late (spek ) verb, speculated, speculating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir speculate pronunciation (spek udPronouce Sm320 udSndDir s\s22 Spaniard udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf329 A person who was born in or is a citizen of Spain. Span iard (span rd) noun, plural Spaniards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Spaniard pronunciation (span spaniel udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf330 Any of various dogs of small to medium size with long, drooping ears, a silky, wavy coat, and short legs. The larger types are used in hunting. span iel (span l) noun, plural spaniels.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spaniel pronunciation (span :PHYSSIZE Spanish 1. The people of Spain. The word Spanish in this sense is used with a plural verb. 2. The language spoken in Spain. It is also spoken in many countries south of the United States. Noun. Of or having to do with Spain, its people, or the Spanish language. Adjective. Span ish (span ish) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Spanish pronunciation (span udPronouce Sf331 udSndDir s\s21 spank To hit with the open hand or something flat as punishment. spank (spangk) verb, spanked, spanking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spank pronunciation (spangk)! buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Sf332 udSndDir s\s21 udEmotion spare udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf333 1. To not hurt or injure; show mercy to. They tried to spare my feelings by not telling me what a poor job I had done. 2. To give or get along without. Can you spare a dollar? 3. To free from the need to make, do, or take; save. Your hard work spared us much trouble. 4. To have remaining as extra or not used. There s no room to spare in the crowded closet. 5. To fail to use or spend; use or spend only in small amounts. Don t spare any effort to do your best. Verb. 1. More than is needed; extra. We have a spare tire in the trunk. 2. Small in amount or quantity. I had to eat spare meals when I dieted. 3. Not fat; thin. That skinny child is too spare. Adjective. 1. One or an amount of something that is extra. In case you get a flat tire, it is wise to always carry a spare. 2. The knocking down of all the pins in bowling with two rolls of the ball. I bowled eight spares in that game. Noun. spare (sp r) verb, spared, sparing; adjective, sparer, sparest; noun, plural spares. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spare pronunciation r). r spark udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf334 1. A small bit of burning or glowing material. Sparks fly off burning wood. 2. A flash of light. One kind of spark is the small flash caused by electricity passing through the air. 3. A small amount; trace. The bored student didn t show a spark of interest. Noun. 1. To send out sparks. The burning logs in the fireplace hissed and sparked. 2. To be the force or influence that causes or arouses. The question sparked a lively discussion. The pitcher sparked the whole baseball team to victory. Verb. spark (sp rk) noun, plural sparks; verb, sparked, sparking.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spark pronunciation sparkle udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sm306 1. To shine in quick, bright flashes; glitter. The diamonds sparkled. Their eyes sparkled with laughter. 2. To bubble like soda water. Soft drinks sparkle. 3. To be brilliant and lively. Your conversation sparkled and delighted our guests. Verb. A bright, glittering look. The sparkle of the sun on the water was beautiful. Noun. spar kle (sp l) verb, sparkled, sparkling; noun, plural sparkles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sparkle pronunciation sparrow udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sm307 A common, small bird with brown, white, and gray feathers. The sparrow has a short bill shaped for eating seeds. spar row (spar ) noun, plural sparrows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sparrow pronunciation (spar :PHYSSIZE sparse Not living or growing close together. The population and vegetation in the desert area were sparse. sparse (sp rs) adjective, sparser, sparsest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sparse pronunciation udPronouce Sm308 udSndDir s\s21 spasm udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf335 A movement of a muscle that is sudden and cannot be controlled. spasm (spaz m) noun, plural spasms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spasm pronunciation (spaz udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sc151 A short, unimportant argument or disagreement. They had a spat about which television program they would watch. spat (spat) noun, plural spats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (spat)irrJ> A past tense and past participle of spit. The cat spat when the dog got close. Look up spit for more information. spat (spat) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (spat) udPronouce Sc152 udSndDir s\s21 spatter To scatter in or splash with drops or small bits. Mud spattered on my boots. spat ter (spat r) verb, spattered, spattering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spatter pronunciation (spat udPronouce Sm309 udSndDir s\s21 spatula udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sm310 A small tool with a flat blade. Spatulas are used to lift and turn over foods, and also to spread thick, soft foods. spat la (spach ) noun, plural spatulas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spatula pronunciation (spach spawn The eggs of fish, frogs, and some other animals that live in water. Noun. To produce eggs. Verb. spawn (sp n) noun; verb, spawned, spawning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spawn pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sm311 udSndDir s\s21 udEmotion maglass speak udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf336 1. To use or utter words; talk. The baby cannot speak yet. 2. To make known or express an idea, fact, or feeling. Did you speak to him about going fishing? She always speaks the truth. 3. To make a speech. The senator spoke at our graduation. 4. To use or be able to use in speaking. You speak French very well. 5. To have a conversation. We spoke with our cousins yesterday. to speak out or to speak up. 1. To speak loudly and clearly enough to be understood. Speak up so that we can hear you. 2. To say what one really believes; be frank. The mayor spoke out against crime. speak (sp k) verb, spoke, spoken, speaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir speak idiom to speak out or to speak up. 1. To speak loudly and clearly enough to be understood. Speak up so that we can hear you. 2. To say what one really believes; be frank. The mayor spoke out against crime. pronunciation Soviet Union A large country in eastern Europe and northern Asia. It is also called the U.S.S.R. This country was formerly called Russia. Soviet Union 1. To scatter seeds over the ground; plant. The farmer will sow corn in this field. 2. To spread or scatter. The clown sowed happiness among the children. Other words that sound like this are sew and so. sow (s ) verb, sowed, sown or sowed, sowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sc148 udSndDir s\s20 udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sc149 An adult female pig. sow (sou) noun, plural sows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sou) soybean udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf321 A seed that is rich in oil and protein and is used as food. Soybeans grow in pods on bushy plants. soy bean (soi ) noun, plural soybeans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soybean pronunciation :PHYSSIZE beans space udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf322 1. The area in which the whole universe exists. It has no limits. The planet earth and everything and everyone on it exist in space. 2. The region beyond the earth s atmosphere; outer space. The rocket was launched into space. 3. A distance or area between things. There is not much space between our house and the house next door. 4. An area reserved or available for some purpose. We had a hard time finding a parking space downtown. 5. A period of time. Both jets landed in the space of ten minutes. Noun. To put space in between. The architect spaced the houses far apart. Verb. space (sp s) noun, plural spaces; verb, spaced, spacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir space pronunciation spacecraft udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf323 A vehicle used for flight in outer space. This is also called a spaceship. space craft (sp kraft ) noun, plural spacecraft. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spacecraftS pronunciation kraft max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass spaceship udSndDir s\s21 udSndEffect spacship.wav udPronouce Sf324 A vehicle that is launched into outer space. Spaceships have carried astronauts to the moon and cameras and equipment to other planets. space ship (sp ) noun, plural spaceships.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spaceship pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE space shuttle A spacecraft that carries a crew into space and returns to land on earth. The same space shuttle can be used again. A space shuttle is also called a shuttle. space shuttle space station A spaceship that orbits around the earth like a satellite and on which a crew can live for long periods of time. space station spacesuit udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf325 Special clothing worn by an astronaut in space. A spacesuit covers an astronaut s entire body and has equipment to help the astronaut breathe. space suit (sp ) noun, plural spacesuits./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spacesuit pronunciation spacewalk udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sm304 A period of activity during which an astronaut in space is outside a spacecraft. space walk (sp ) noun, plural spacewalks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spacewalk pronunciation :PHYSSIZE spade udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf326 A tool used for digging. It has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pressed into the ground with the foot. Noun. To dig with a spade. We spaded the garden and then raked it. Verb. spade (sp d) noun, plural spades; verb, spaded, spading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spade pronunciation spade udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sf327 1. A playing card marked with one or more figures shaped like this: . 2. spades. The suit of cards marked with this figure. spade (sp d) noun, plural spades.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir spade pronunciation spaghetti A food that looks like long, thin strings. It is made of a mixture of flour and water. Spaghetti is a kind of pasta. spa ti (sp ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sm305 spaghetti pronunciation word history Word History The word spaghetti comes from an Italian word meaning strings little cords. Spaghetti looks like little strings. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s21 Spain A country in southwestern Europe. Spain (sp n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Spain pronunciation udPronouce Sf328 udSndDir s\s21 udEmotion light udSndDir s\s21 udPronouce Sc150 1. The distance or part between two supports. The span of that bridge is very long. 2. The full reach or length of anything. Some people accomplish a great deal in the span of their lives. Noun. To extend over or across. A bridge spans this river three miles from here. Verb. span (span) noun, plural spans; verb, spanned, spanning.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir span{ pronunciation (span) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt southeast udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sf315 1. The direction halfway between south and east. 2. The point of the compass showing this direction. 3. A region or place that is in this direction. 4. the Southeast. The region in the south and east of the United States. Noun. 1. Toward or in the southeast. The bus stops at the southeast corner of the street. 2. Coming from the southeast. A southeast wind was blowing. Adjective. Toward the southeast. The plane was traveling southeast. Adverb. south east (south ) noun; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir southeast pronunciation (south southeastern udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sf316 1. Toward or in the southeast. 2. Characteristic of or having to do with the southeast or Southeast. 3. Coming from the southeast. south ern (south rn) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir southeastern{ pronunciation (south e str southern 1. In or toward the south. Australia is a southern continent. 2. Coming from the south. A southern breeze was blowing. 3. Of or in the part of the United States that is in the South. south ern (su rn) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir southern pronunciation udPronouce Sm295 udSndDir s\s20 southerner udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm296 1. A person who was born or is living in the southern part of a country or region. 2. Southerner. A person who was born or is living in the southern part of the United States. south er (su r) noun, plural southerners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir southerner pronunciation Southern Hemisphere udEmotion maglass The half of the earth that is located south of the equator. Australia, most of South America, and parts of Africa and Asia are located in the Southern Hemisphere. Southern Hemisphere max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass Southern Yemen A country in southwestern Asia. Southern Yem en (yem SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Southern Yemen pronunciation udPronouce Sf317 udSndDir s\s20 South Korea A country in east-central Asia. South Ko SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir South Korea pronunciation udPronouce Sm297 udSndDir s\s20 South Pole The point on the earth that is farthest south. The South Pole is the southern end of the earth s axis. South Pole southward Toward the south. We traveled southward along the rim of the hill. Adverb. Toward or in the south. We skied on the southward slope of the mountain. Adjective. south ward (south rd) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir southward pronunciation (south udPronouce Sm298 udSndDir s\s20 southwards Another spelling of the adverb southward. They drove southwards. south wards (south rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir southwards pronunciation (south udPronouce Sm299 udSndDir s\s20 southwest udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm300 1. The direction halfway between south and west. 2. The point of the compass showing this direction. 3. A region or place that is in this direction. 4. the Southwest. The region in the south and west of the United States. Noun. 1. Toward or in the southwest. That house is on the southwest corner of the street. 2. Coming from the southwest. A southwest wind was blowing. Adjective. Toward the southwest. The ship sailed southwest. Adverb. south west (south ) noun; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir southwest pronunciation (south southwester udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm301 A waterproof hat with a wide brim. It covers the back of the neck as well as the head. south er (south r or sou r) noun, plural southwesters.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir southwester pronunciation (south r or sou southwestern udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sf318 1. Toward or in the southwest. 2. Characteristic of or having to do with the southwest or Southwest. 3. Coming from the southwest. south ern (south rn) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir southwesternm pronunciation (south souvenir udEmotion mylist udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sf319 Something that is kept because it reminds one of a person, place, or event. I bought a pennant as a souvenir of the baseball game. sou nir (s or s ) noun, plural souvenirs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir souvenir pronunciation or s buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist sovereign udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm302 A king or queen. Noun. 1. Having the greatest power or highest rank or authority. The king and queen were the sovereign rulers of the country. 2. Not controlled by others; independent. Mexico is a sovereign nation. Adjective. sov eign (sov n or sov n) noun, plural sovereigns; adjective.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sovereign pronunciation n or sov Soviet udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sf320 A person who was born in or is a citizen of the Soviet Union. Noun. Of or having to do with the Soviet Union or its people. Adjective. So et (s ) noun, plural Soviets; adjective.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Soviet pronunciation sought Past tense and past participle of seek. I sought help from the librarian. Look up seek for more information. sought (s t) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sought pronunciation udPronouce Sf309 udSndDir s\s20 udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sc145 1. The part of a person that is thought to control what he or she thinks, feels, and does; spirit. 2. A person. Don t tell another soul what I just told you. 3. A person s ability and desire to do things; energy and emotion. I put all my soul into winning that game. 4. A person who leads or inspires. That captain is the soul of this ship and its crew. Another word that sounds like this is sole. soul (s l) noun, plural souls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation sound udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm291 1. What can be heard. Sounds are vibrations that move through the air and produce sensation in the ear. 2. One of the noises that make up human speech. The word begins with a sound. 3. The distance a sound can be heard. The house was within the sound of the stream. Noun. 1. To make or cause to make a noise that can be heard. The bell sounded at nine o clock. 2. To pronounce or be pronounced. and dough sound alike. 3. To seem to be. Your excuse for being late sounds reasonable. 4. To announce by means of a sound. The trumpets sounded the arrival of the royal couple. Verb. sound (sound) noun, plural sounds; verb, sounded, sounding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sound pronunciation (sound) sound udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm292 1. Strong and healthy. The doctor said my arm had healed and was perfectly sound. 2. Free from any damage, flaw, decay, or weakness. The old house was built on a sound foundation. 3. Based on facts, truth, or good sense; sensible. The teacher gave us sound advice. 4. Deep and not interrupted. I had a sound sleep. Adjective. Deeply and completely. The baby is sound asleep. Adverb. sound (sound) adjective, sounder, soundest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sound pronunciation (sound) t wir sound 1. To measure the depth of water. One way to sound water is to drop a line or rope with a weight on the end until it touches bottom. 2. To dive deeply and quickly. Whales sound when they sense danger. sound (sound) verb, sounded, sounding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sound pronunciation (sound) udPronouce Sm293 udSndDir s\s20 sound udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sf310 1. A long, narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water or between the mainland and an island. 2. A long inlet or arm of the sea. sound (sound) noun, plural sounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sound pronunciation (sound) soundproof Not letting sound pass in or out. The singer recorded the songs in a soundproof studio. Adjective. To make soundproof. Verb. sound proof (sound ) adjective; verb, soundproofed, soundproofing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soundproof pronunciation (sound udPronouce Sf311 udSndDir s\s20 udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sc146 A liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water. soup (s p) noun, plural soups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. Having a sharp taste. Lemons and green apples are sour. 2. Bad or unpleasant. I had a sour look on my face. Adjective. To get or cause to get a sharp taste. The milk soured because it wasn t kept cold. Verb. sour (sour or sou r) adjective, sourer, sourest; verb, soured, souring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sour or sou max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Sc147 udSndDir s\s20 udEmotion disguste source udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm294 The person, place, or thing from which something comes or begins. Who was the source of that news? A mountain lake is the source of this river. source (s rs) noun, plural sources. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sourceW pronunciation south udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sf312 1. The direction to your left as you watch the sun set in the evening. South is one of the four main points of the compass. It is located directly opposite north. 2. South. Any region or place that is in this direction. 3. the South. The region of the United States that is south of Pennsylvania, the Ohio River, and Missouri, especially those states that fought as the Confederacy in the Civil War. Noun. 1. Toward or in the south. The south side of our house usually gets a lot of sunlight. 2. Coming from the south. A south wind was blowing. Adjective. Toward the south. Many birds travel south in the winter. Adverb. south (south) noun; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir south pronunciation (south) South Africa A country in southern Africa. South Africa South America A continent in the Western Hemisphere. It is southeast of North America. It is the fourth largest continent. South America South American 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of a country in South America. 2. Of or having to do with South America or its people. South American South Carolina A state in the southeastern United States. Its capital is Columbia. South Car na (kar SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sf313 South Carolina pronunciation word history Word History South Carolina was created from the southern part of the English colony of Carolina. The founder of the colony had asked that it be given the Latin name Carolana, which means from Charles belonging to Charles, in honor of Charles I, who was then king of England. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow d :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s20 South Dakota A state in the north-central United States. Its capital is Pierre. South Da ta (d SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sf314 South Dakota pronunciation word history Word History South Dakota used to be the southern part of the Dakota Territory. The territory was named after the Dakota Indians, who lived there. Their name is an Indian word that means allied tribes. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s20 udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sc139 1. A piece of music that has words or other vocal sounds set to it. 2. The musical call of a bird, whale, or other animal. song (s ng) noun, plural songs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir song7 pronunciation songbird udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sf304 A bird that has a musical call. The canary and the lark are songbirds. song bird (s ) noun, plural songbirds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir songbird pronunciation son-in-law udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sf305 The husband of one s daughter. son-in-law (sun ) noun, plural sons-in-law. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir son-in-law pronunciation 1. In a short time. Come to visit us again soon. 2. Before the expected time; early. The guests arrived too soon, and we weren t ready. 3. Without a delay; quickly. I ll be there as soon as I can. 4. Readily. I would just as soon do it now as later. soon (s n) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sc140 udSndDir s\s20 A black, greasy powder that forms when such fuels as wood, coal, and oil are burned. soot (s t or s t) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation t or s udPronouce Sc141 udSndDir s\s20 soothe To quiet, calm, or ease. The nurse soothed the crying child by singing a lullaby. The lotion soothed my sunburn. soothe (s ) verb, soothed, soothing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soothe pronunciation udPronouce Sm286 udSndDir s\s20 sophisticated Having or showing much knowledge and experience of the world. They had developed sophisticated tastes from living in many different countries. so ed (s tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sophisticated pronunciation tid)g udPronouce Sf306 udSndDir s\s20 sophomore udEmotion mylist udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm287 A student in the second year of a four-year high school or college. soph more (sof ) noun, plural sophomores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sophomore pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist torvB soprano udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm288 1. The highest singing voice of women and boys. 2. A singer who has such a voice. Noun. Able to sing or play the range of the highest singing voice. I am learning to play a soprano saxophone. Adjective. so pran ) noun, plural sopranos; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soprano pronunciation pran word history Word History The word soprano comes from an Italian word meaning above. The soprano part is written above the other voices, because a soprano has a higher voice than other singers. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sc142 1. Painful; hurting. The mover s back was sore from lifting so many heavy boxes. 2. Feeling anger; annoyed. Don t be sore just because we forgot your birthday. 3. Causing misery or distress. My friend s better report card was a sore subject. Adjective. A place on the body that has been hurt. There was a sore on my arm where the blister had been. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is soar. sore (s r) adjective, sorer, sorest; noun, plural sores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation sorrel udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm289 A plant that has long clusters of small green or red flowers. The leaves of some kinds of sorrel are eaten either raw or cooked. sor rel (s l) noun, plural sorrels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sorrel_ pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass sorrow udEmotion udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sm290 1. A strong feeling of loss and being unhappy; sadness or grief. People feel sorrow when someone they love dies. 2. A cause of sadness or grief. The fire that destroyed many homes was a sorrow to the town. sor row (sor ) noun, plural sorrows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sorrow pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE sorrowful Feeling or showing sorrow; very sad. sor ful (sor l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sorrowful pronunciation udPronouce Sf307 udSndDir s\s20 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion sorry udEmotion udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sf308 1. Feeling sadness, sympathy, or regret. I am sorry to hear that you have been so sick. 2. Not very good; poor. The rusty old car was a sorry sight. sor ry (sor ) adjective, sorrier, sorriest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sorry pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s20 udPronouce Sc143 A group of people or things that are alike in some way; kind; type. This sort of plant grows best in the shade. Noun. To place or separate according to kind or type. We sorted the socks by color and size. Verb. sort (s rt) noun, plural sorts; verb, sorted, sorting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation A call or signal for help. The ship sent an SOS when the engines broke down. SOS (es SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sc144 udSndDir s\s20 Somalia A country in east-central Africa. So lia (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Somalia pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sf297 udSndDir s\s19 udEmotion maglass somber Dark or gloomy. The sky became gray and somber before the thunderstorm. Why are you in such a somber mood? som ber (som r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir somber pronunciation udPronouce Sm279 udSndDir s\s19 sombrero udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sm280 A hat with a broad brim that is worn in Mexico and the southwestern United States. som o (som br ) noun, plural sombreros. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sombrero1 pronunciation (som br word history Word History The word sombrero comes from the Spanish word for this hat. The Spaniards named the hat from their word for shade because the hat shades a person s face from the sun. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow t :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE 1. Being one or ones not named or known. Some birds cannot fly. Some friend of yours called. 2. Being of a number or amount that is not stated. We met some weeks ago. Have some dessert. Adjective. A number or amount that is not stated. Some of my friends want to start a football team. Please eat some of the salad. Pronoun. Approximately; about. The club has some forty members. Adverb. Another word that sounds like this is sum. some (sum) adjective; pronoun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sum) udPronouce Sc137 udSndDir s\s19 somebody udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sm281 A person not named or known; someone. Somebody took my hat. Pronoun. A person who is important or famous. Some of the guests at the party were real somebodies. Noun. some y (sum ) pronoun; noun, plural somebodies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir somebody pronunciation someday At some future time. Someday I m going to Europe. some day (sum ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir someday pronunciation udPronouce Sf298 udSndDir s\s19 somehow In a way not known or stated. Don t worry, we ll do it somehow. some how (sum ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir somehow pronunciation udPronouce Sf299 udSndDir s\s19 someone A person who is not named or known; somebody. Someone is at the front door. some one (sum ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir someone pronunciation udPronouce Sm282 udSndDir s\s19 somersault udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sm283 To roll the body by turning the heels over the head. The acrobat somersaulted ten times without stopping. Verb. A roll of the body done by turning the heels over the head. Noun. som sault (sum ) verb, somersaulted, somersaulting; noun, plural somersaults. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir somersault pronunciation word history Word History The word somersault comes from an old French word meaning leap. This French word comes from two Latin words meaning and to jump. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE something A thing that is not known or stated. Something is wrong with our car. I brought something for you. Pronoun. To some extent; somewhat. Your house looks something like ours. Adverb. some thing (sum thing ) pronoun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir something pronunciation thing udPronouce Sf300 udSndDir s\s19 sometime At a time not known or stated. I saw that movie sometime last year. some time (sum ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sometime pronunciation udPronouce Sf301 udSndDir s\s19 sometimes At some times; on certain occasions. Sometimes we spend a weekend in the country. some times (sum ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sometimes pronunciation udPronouce Sm284 udSndDir s\s19 somewhat To some extent; rather. You look somewhat upset. Adverb. Some part, amount, or degree. That movie lost somewhat of its excitement when I saw it a second time. Noun. some what (sum or sum or sum or sum ) adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir somewhat pronunciation or sum or sum or sum udPronouce Sm285 udSndDir s\s19 somewhere 1. In, at, or to some place not known or stated. We ll stop for lunch somewhere along the highway. 2. At some point, as in time, space, or amount. Be there somewhere between noon and one o clock. Adverb. A place that is not known or stated. We will find somewhere to stay when we get to the lake. Noun. some where (sum or sum ) adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir somewhere pronunciation or sum udPronouce Sf302 udSndDir s\s19 udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sc138 A male child. A man or a boy is the son of his mother and father. Another word that sounds like this is sun. son (sun) noun, plural sons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sun) sonar udEmotion light udSndDir s\s19 udSndEffect sonar.wav udPronouce Sf303 An instrument that sends out radio waves to discover and locate objects under the water. so nar (s r) noun, plural sonars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sonar pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt solar energy Energy from the sun that is used for heating or for generating electricity. solar energy max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light solar system The sun and all the planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets that revolve around it. solar system :PHYSSIZE Past tense and past participle of sell. We sold our house last week. Look up sell for more information. sold (s ld) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sc132 udSndDir s\s19 solder udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sf290 Any metal that can be melted and used to join two other metal surfaces together. A mixture of tin and lead is often used as solder. Noun. To join, fasten, or fix with solder. The electrician soldered the wires together. Verb. sol der (sod r) noun, plural solders; verb, soldered, soldering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir solder pronunciation soldier udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sf291 A person who is a member of an army. sol dier (s r) noun, plural soldiers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soldier pronunciation Senir udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sc133 The bottom part of the foot or of a boot, shoe, or sock. The skin on the soles of your feet gets tougher when you walk barefoot. The soles of shoes are made of leather or rubber. Noun. To put a sole on a shoe or other foot covering. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is soul. sole (s l) noun, plural soles; verb, soled, soling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. Being the only one or ones; only. Those two people were the sole survivors of the fire. 2. Belonging to a single person or group. The company has sole rights to make that machine. Another word that sounds like this is soul. sole (s l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sc134 udSndDir s\s19 udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sc135 A kind of flatfish used as food. Another word that sounds like this is soul. sole (s l) noun, plural soles or sole. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation solemn Serious; grave. They made a solemn promise never to reveal the secret. sol emn (sol m) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir solemn pronunciation udPronouce Sf292 udSndDir s\s19 solid udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sm277 1. Having shape and hardness; not liquid or gaseous. Melted wax becomes solid when it cools. Water in its solid form is ice. 2. Of one material, color, or kind; not mixed or hollow. Those rabbits are solid chocolate. The carpet is solid green. 3. Not interrupted or broken. I slept for twelve solid hours. 4. Very strong or hard; not weak or loose. The foundation of a house must be solid. 5. Having a good character; reliable. Our neighbors are all solid citizens. 6. Having length, width, and thickness. A cube is a solid figure. Adjective. 1. A form of matter that has shape and hardness. A solid is not a liquid or a gas. 2. An object in geometry that has length, width, and thickness. A cube, sphere, and pyramid are solids. Noun. sol id (sol id) adjective; noun, plural solids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir solid pronunciation solitary 1. Alone. We saw a solitary person ahead on the trail. 2. Single. Not a solitary customer came into the store. 3. Made, done, or spent alone. That family leads a solitary life in a cabin in the mountains. sol y (sol i ter ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir solitary pronunciation i ter udPronouce Sf293 udSndDir s\s19 udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sc136 Music that one person sings or plays on an instrument by himself or herself. The drummer had a solo in the concert. Noun. 1. Played by one instrument or sung by one person alone. There are three solo parts in the concert. 2. Made or done by one person alone. She was excited about her first solo airplane flight. Adjective. By oneself; alone. He sang solo. Adverb. so lo (s ) noun, plural solos; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word solo comes from an Italian word that means alone. This Italian word came from a Latin word meaning the only one. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE soloist udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sf294 A person who performs a solo. so ist (s ist) noun, plural soloists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soloist pronunciation ist) :PHYSSIZE soluble Capable of being dissolved in a liquid. Soap is soluble in water. sol ble (sol l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soluble pronunciation udPronouce Sf295 udSndDir s\s19 solution udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sm278 1. The answer to a problem. We tried to find the solution to the puzzle. 2. The act, process, or method of finding an answer to a problem. The detectives worked on the solution of the crime for a year. 3. A mixture formed by a substance dissolved in a liquid. Salt in water forms a solution. so tion (s n) noun, plural solutions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir solution} pronunciation solve To find the answer to. I solved all the arithmetic problems correctly. solve (solv) verb, solved, solving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir solve pronunciation (solv) udPronouce Sf296 udSndDir s\s19 socket udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sm275 An opening into which something fits. We screwed the light bulb into the socket. Our eyes are set in sockets. sock et (sok it) noun, plural sockets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir socketG pronunciation it)dDirr The top layer of soil that has grass growing on it. People who do not want to plant grass seed to start a lawn buy pieces of sod. Noun. To plant with sod. We sodded our front yard. Verb. sod (sod) noun; verb, sodded, sodding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sod) udPronouce Sc126 udSndDir s\s18 udSndDir s\s18 udSndEffect soda.wav udPronouce Sc127 1. A sweet drink made with soda water, flavoring, and sometimes ice cream. 2. A white powder made with sodium that is used in cooking, medicine, and in making soaps and other cleaners; baking soda. 3. A soft drink. 4. Soda water. so da (s ) noun, plural sodas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE soda fountain A counter where ice cream, ice cream sodas, sundaes, and soft drinks are served. soda fountain soda water A drink that has bubbles. It is made of water that has been mixed with carbon dioxide gas. soda water SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect sodawatr.wav udSndDir s\s18 sodium A soft, silver-colored metal. Salt is a compound that contains sodium. Sodium is a chemical element. so um (s m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sodium pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sf285 udSndDir s\s18 udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc128 A long seat that has a back and arms and is upholstered; couch. A sofa has room for two or more people. so fa (s ) noun, plural sofas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sofa% pronunciation udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc129 1. Easy to shape; not hard. The soft clay was easy to mold. I like to rest my head on a soft pillow. 2. Smooth to the touch; not rough. A baby has very soft skin. 3. Gentle or light; not harsh or sharp. The police officer s soft voice calmed the lost child. The soft spring breeze felt warm. 4. Kind or easily influenced by emotions. He has a soft heart for his friends. 5. Weak. Her muscles were soft after her broken leg mended. soft (s ft) adjective, softer, softest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ft)ith softball udSndDir s\s18 udSndEffect softball.wav udPronouce Sf286 1. A game that is like baseball, but is played on a smaller field and with a larger, softer ball. 2. The ball used in this game. soft ball (s ) noun, plural softballs.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir softball pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE soft drink A sweet drink that is made with soda water. It has no alcohol in it. soft drink soften To make or become soft or softer. You can soften your skin with a lotion. Butter will soften in a warm room. soft en (s n) verb, softened, softening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soften pronunciation udPronouce Sf287 udSndDir s\s19 software Programs that a computer uses to perform tasks. Software is put on a storage device, such as a diskette. soft ware (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir software pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce Sm276 udSndDir s\s19 udEmotion enthusia soggy Very wet or damp; soaked. The ground was soggy after the heavy rain. sog gy (sog ) adjective, soggier, soggiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soggy pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Sf288 udSndDir s\s19 udEmotion disguste udSndDir s\s19 udPronouce Sc130 1. The top part of the ground in which plants grow; dirt; earth. There is sandy soil near the coast. 2. A country or land. The United States has fought in many wars on foreign soil. soil (soil) noun, plural soils._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (soil) To make or become dirty. I soiled my jacket when I dropped it on the ground. White clothes soil easily. soil (soil) verb, soiled, soiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (soil) udPronouce Sc131 udSndDir s\s19 solar 1. Having to do with or coming from the sun. This solar telescope will be used for studying the sun. Solar energy is sometimes used to heat homes. 2. Using or powered by the energy of the sun. This solar car uses sunshine for energy. so lar (s r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir solar pronunciation udPronouce Sf289 udSndDir s\s19 snuggle To lie close to or hold closely for warmth or protection, or to show love. The wolf cubs snuggled against their parents. snug gle (snug l) verb, snuggled, snuggling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snuggle pronunciation (snug buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce Sf281 udSndDir s\s18 udEmotion comforta udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc120 1. To this or that extent or degree. It was so cold that we stayed indoors. 2. Very. I am so glad. 3. Very much. They love their parents so. 4. For this or that reason; therefore. We were tired, and so we went home early. 5. Too; also. I sing, and so does my friend. 6. In this or that way. Hold the tennis racket so. Adverb. True. I found out that what the author says is so. Adjective. For the purpose that. Please turn off the light so I can go to sleep. Conjunction. 1. More or less. We will be away for a month or so. 2. The same. That is a lazy dog and will always be so. Pronoun. The word so is also used to express or to introduce another thought. So! You decided to come to the concert after all. Interjection. Other words that sound like this are sew and sow. so as or so that. With the purpose or result. We divided the food carefully so as to have enough for everyone. I run every day so that I ll be in good condition. so (s ) adverb; adjective; conjunction; pronoun; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom so as or so that. With the purpose or result. We divided the food carefully so as to have enough for everyone. I run every day so that I ll be in good condition. pronunciation udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc121 1. To make very wet. We were soaked by the sudden thunderstorm. 2. To take in; absorb. The sponge soaked up the spilled juice. 3. To let something stay in water or other liquid. We left the dirty clothes to soak overnight. Verb. The act or process of soaking. Give those dirty clothes a soak. Noun. soak (s k) verb, soaked, soaking; noun, plural soaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc122 A substance used for washing and cleaning. Soap is usually made with fats and lye. Soaps are made in the form of bars, powders, and liquids. Noun. To rub or cover with soap. Did you soap your hands well? Verb. soap (s p) noun, plural soaps; verb, soaped, soaping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation soapy udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sm270 1. Containing soap. Wash the dishes in hot, soapy water. 2. Covered with soap. The soapy toy slipped out of the child s hands and hit the side of the tub. 3. Like soap. The drink tasted soapy. soap ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soapy pronunciation 1. To fly high in the air. The birds soared in the sky. 2. To go very high. The price of food soared this year. Another word that sounds like this is sore. soar (s r) verb, soared, soaring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sc123 udSndDir s\s18 udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc124 To cry with short gasps of breath. The little boy sobbed when he was told he couldn t go with his friends. Verb. The act or sound of crying with short gasps of breath. Noun. sob (sob) verb, sobbed, sobbing; noun, plural sobs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sob) sober 1. Not drunk. A person who drives a car should be sober. 2. Serious and solemn. The room was decorated in a sober way, with no bright colors. Adjective. To make or become sober. The sad news sobered the people at the party. Verb. so ber (s r) adjective, soberer, soberest; verb, sobered, sobering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sober pronunciation udPronouce Sf282 udSndDir s\s18 soccer A game in which the players try to move a round ball into a goal by kicking it or striking it with any part of their bodies except the hands and arms. Soccer is played by two teams of eleven players each. soc cer (sok r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir soccer pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Sf283 udSndDir s\s18 sociable Liking to be with other people; friendly. I am a sociable person and like to go to parties. so ble (s l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sociable pronunciation udPronouce Sm271 udSndDir s\s18 social udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sm272 1. Having to do with people as a group. A family is a social unit. Geography and history are social studies. 2. Having to do with people being together in a friendly way. We paid a social visit to our neighbor. 3. Liking to be with other people; friendly; sociable. They re very social people and like to have visitors. 4. Having to do with the part of society that is wealthy or that sets or follows current fashions. 5. Living together in organized communities. A bee is a social insect. Adjective. A party or other friendly gathering. We are going to a social tonight. Noun. so cial (s l) adjective; noun, plural socials. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir social pronunciation RsayrB socialism An economic system in which the major businesses, factories, farms, and other means of producing and distributing goods are owned and run by the government or by the people as a whole, rather than by individuals. so ism (s m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir socialism pronunciation udPronouce Sm273 udSndDir s\s18 socialist udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sm274 A person who favors or supports socialism. so ist (s list) noun, plural socialists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir socialist pronunciation list) social studies In an elementary school or a secondary school, a course of study that includes geography, history, and civics. social studies max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light society udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sf284 1. Human beings as a group; all people. Having enough food may become one of society s biggest problems. 2. A club or other group of people who join together because of an interest they all share. My parents belong to a society that performs operas. 3. The people who are wealthy or who set or follow current fashions in a group or community. 4. Companionship; company. We enjoy our neighbors society and invite them to dinner often. so ty (s ) noun, plural societies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir society pronunciation udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc125 A knitted or woven cloth covering for the foot and the lower leg. sock (sok) noun, plural socks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sok) snooze udEmotion udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sf273 To sleep for a short time; nap; doze. I snoozed during the movie. Verb. A short sleep; nap. Noun. snooze (sn z) verb, snoozed, snoozing; noun, plural snoozes.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snooze pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE snore udSndDir s\s17 udSndEffect snore.wav udPronouce Sf274 To make harsh, rattling breathing sounds while sleeping. My roommate snored so loudly that I couldn t sleep. Verb. A harsh, rattling breathing sound made while sleeping. The sleeper let out a long, loud snore. Noun. snore (sn r) verb, snored, snoring; noun, plural snores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snore pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow " :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE snorkel udEmotion light udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sm265 A tube through which a person can breathe while swimming with the face held underwater. We used masks with snorkels to look at the fish around the reef. snor kel (sn l) noun, plural snorkels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snorkel pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt snort udSndDir s\s18 udSndEffect snort.wav udPronouce Sm266 To force air through the nose noisily and with great force. The horse snorted and threw back its head. Verb. The sound or act of forcing air through the nose noisily and with great force. I showed my disbelief with a snort. Noun. snort (sn rt) verb, snorted, snorting; noun, plural snorts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snort pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow 6 :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE snout udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sm267 The front part of an animal s head, including the nose, mouth, and jaws. snout (snout) noun, plural snouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snout pronunciation (snout) udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc117 1. Soft, white crystals of ice that fall to earth as precipitation. Snow is formed when water vapor freezes in the air. 2. A fall of snow. Noun. To fall as snow. It snowed all day. Verb. to snow in. To cover or surround with so much snow that a person cannot leave a place. After the blizzard, we were snowed in for two days. snow (sn ) noun, plural snows; verb, snowed, snowing.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to snow in. To cover or surround with so much snow that a person cannot leave a place. After the blizzard, we were snowed in for two days. pronunciation snowball udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sm268 A ball made of snow packed together. snow ball (sn ) noun, plural snowballs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snowball pronunciation )(snor snowflake udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sf275 One of the small ice crystals that fall as snow. snow flake (sn ) noun, plural snowflakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snowflake pronunciation snowman udEmotion enthusia udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sf276 A figure of a person made by shaping a mass of snow. snow man (sn ) noun, plural snowmen (sn SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snowman pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia snowmobile udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sf277 A vehicle for travel on the snow. It has a motor and runners or skis. snow bile (sn ) noun, plural snowmobiles SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snowmobile/ pronunciation snowplow udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sf278 A wide, curved metal blade used to push snow off a road or other surface, or a vehicle having such a blade. snow plow (sn ) noun, plural snowplows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snowplow1 pronunciation snowshoe udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sf279 A flat, webbed frame that is attached to boots and used for walking over deep snow without sinking into it. snow shoe (sn ) noun, plural snowshoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snowshoe/ pronunciation snowstorm udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sm269 A storm with strong winds and much snow. snow storm (sn ) noun, plural snowstorms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snowstorm pronunciation snowy udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sf280 1. Covered with or having a lot of snow. The snowy streets looked clean and beautiful. 2. White like snow. The tree was covered with snowy blossoms. snow y (sn ) adjective, snowier, snowiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snowy pronunciation :PHYSSIZE snowy city streets udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc118 To treat someone coldly or with contempt, especially by ignoring the person. Do you know why my friend snubbed me and didn t come to my party? Verb. Treatment that is cold, full of contempt, or lacking in respect. Noun. snub (snub) verb, snubbed, snubbing; noun, plural snubs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (snub) udSndDir s\s18 udPronouce Sc119 1. Comfortable, warm, and cozy. It is nice to get into a snug bed on a cold night. 2. Fitting very closely or tightly. The sweater is a bit snug, but I can still wear it. snug (snug) adjective, snugger, snuggest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (snug) snare udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm257 A trap for catching small animals. A snare has a noose that jerks tight around the animal when the trap is set off. Noun. To catch with or as if with a snare. The hunter snared a rabbit. The police snared the thief. Verb. snare (sn r) noun, plural snares; verb, snared, snaring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snare pronunciation snare drum A small drum with wires or strings stretched across the bottom part. When the top of the drum is struck, the wires vibrate and give the drum a rattling sound. snare drum SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect snaredrm.wav udSndDir s\s17 snarl udSndDir s\s17 udSndEffect snarl.wav udPronouce Sf268 1. To growl while showing the teeth. The dog snarled at the stranger. 2. To speak in an angry, growling way. The plumber snarled at the leaking pipe. Verb. An angry growl. Noun. snarl (sn rl) verb, snarled, snarling; noun, plural snarls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snarl pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE snarl udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm258 1. A tangled or knotted mass. Please help me brush the snarls out of my hair. 2. A confused condition. The accident caused a traffic snarl on the highway. Noun. 1. To make or become tangled or knotted. The wind and rain snarled your hair. The kite s string could snarl in that tree. 2. To make or become confused. The snowstorm snarled the highways. Verb. snarl (sn rl) noun, plural snarls; verb, snarled, snarling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snarl pronunciation snatch udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sf269 To seize or grab suddenly or quickly. My parents scolded me for snatching the grapes from the counter. Verb. 1. The act of seizing or grabbing suddenly and quickly. 2. A small amount. We could hear snatches of the conversation at the next table. Noun. snatch (snach) verb, snatched, snatching; noun, plural snatches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snatch9 pronunciation (snach) sneak udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm259 To move, act, or take in a secret or sly way. The children sneaked into the theater by a side door. Did you sneak an extra orange from the kitchen? Verb. A person who is sly and dishonest. Those two students are such sneaks that I wouldn t trust them to tell the truth. Noun. Done, planned, or acting in a secret or sly manner. The army was surprised by the sneak attack. Adjective. sneak (sn k) verb, sneaked or snuck, sneaking; noun, plural sneaks; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sneak pronunciation sneaker udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sf270 A shoe made of canvas or other material with a rubber sole. sneak er (sn r) noun, plural sneakers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sneaker pronunciation sneaky Like a sneak; secret and sly. It was sneaky of them to go out by the back door so that their parents wouldn t know. sneak y (sn ) adjective, sneakier, sneakiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sneaky pronunciation udPronouce Sm260 udSndDir s\s17 sneer udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm261 An expression of the face or remark that shows hatred or scorn. The rude child answered our question with a sneer. Noun. To show or say with a sneer. The thief sneered at the police. She sneered an answer to the insult. Verb. sneer (sn r) noun, plural sneers; verb, sneered, sneering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sneer pronunciation sneeze udSndDir s\s17 udSndEffect sneeze.wav udPronouce Sm262 To put forth air from the nose and mouth in a sudden, violent way. Ever since I caught this cold I have been sneezing. Verb. The act of sneezing. I found my handkerchief just in time to cover my sneeze. Noun. sneeze (sn z) verb, sneezed, sneezing; noun, plural sneezes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sneeze/ pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow 0 :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE r harPB snicker udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sf271 A sly, disrespectful laugh. I heard snickers from the audience when my false beard fell off during the play. Noun. To laugh in a sly, disrespectful way. Some of the students snickered during the boring speech. Verb. snick er (snik r) noun, plural snickers; verb, snickered, snickering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snicker pronunciation (snik sniff udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm263 1. To take in air through the nose in a short, quick breath. The kitten sniffed at its food. 2. To take in through the nose. We sniffed the clean mountain air. 3. To smell by sniffing. Sniff this flower. Verb. The act or sound of sniffing. Noun. sniff (snif) verb, sniffed, sniffing; noun, plural sniffs.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sniff pronunciation (snif) sniffle udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm264 To sniff again and again because of a cold or to keep from crying. The unhappy child sat in the corner and sniffled. Verb. the sniffles. A condition that causes sniffing, such as a cold. My case of the sniffles didn t prevent me from going to the baseball game. Noun. snif fle (snif l) verb, sniffled, sniffling; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sniffle pronunciation (snif udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sc115 To cut with scissors in short, quick strokes. Snip those loose threads off the dress. Verb. 1. The act of snipping. The barber made a few last snips and finished the haircut. 2. A small piece that is snipped off. We took a snip of fabric to see if we could match it. Noun. snip (snip) verb, snipped, snipping; noun, plural snips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snipS pronunciation (snip) snipe udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sf272 A bird with a long bill and brown feathers that are spotted with black and white. Snipes live in marshes and swamps. snipe (sn p) noun, plural snipes or snipe. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snipe pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sc116 1. A person who places great value on wealth and social position. 2. A person who feels he or she is better than others. snob (snob) noun, plural snobs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snob5 pronunciation (snob)n smoke alarm A device that warns people of a fire by giving off a loud noise when smoke is present. Smoke alarms are often installed in homes, schools, and offices. smoke alarm SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect smokalrm.wav udSndDir s\s17 smokestack udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm251 A tall chimney or pipe from which smoke is released. Smokestacks are used by factories and big ships. smoke stack (sm ) noun, plural smokestacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smokestack? pronunciation :PHYSSIZE smoky 1. Giving off or filled with smoke. We moved away from the smoky campfire. It was hard to see across the smoky room. 2. Like the color or taste of smoke. They own a beautiful smoky gray cat. smok y (sm ) adjective, smokier, smokiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smoky pronunciation udPronouce Sf262 udSndDir s\s17 smolder 1. To burn and smoke with few or no flames. When I awoke, the campfire was still smoldering. 2. To exist or continue in a hidden condition. Anger against the dictator smoldered in the minds of the people. smol der (sm r) verb, smoldered, smoldering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smolder pronunciation udPronouce Sm252 udSndDir s\s17 smooth udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm253 1. Having a surface that is not uneven or rough. The baby has such smooth skin. 2. Even or gentle in movement. The pilot made a smooth landing. 3. Free from difficulties or trouble. We are making smooth progress in our plans to start a gardening club. 4. Able and skillful. That smooth skater made difficult turns appear easy. Adjective. 1. To make even or level or remove what is keeping something from being smooth. We smoothed the dirt around the shrubs we had planted. 2. To free from difficulty; make easy. The club president smoothed the way for the vice-president to become president next year. Verb. smooth (sm ) adjective, smoother, smoothest; verb, smoothed, smoothing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smooth pronunciation becob smother 1. To keep from or kill by keeping from breathing air. The avalanche smothered several climbers. 2. To be kept from breathing air. The cat will smother in that small box. 3. To put out or cause to burn less by covering. We used dirt to smother our campfire. 4. To cover thickly. The cook smothered the steak with onions. 5. To hide or hold back. I smothered a yawn. smoth er (smu r) verb, smothered, smothering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smother pronunciation udPronouce Sf263 udSndDir s\s17 smudge udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sf264 To make or become dirty or smeared. My dirty hands smudged the white towel. Wet ink smudges easily. Verb. A dirty mark or stain. Someone s dirty hand left a smudge on the wall. Noun. smudge (smuj) verb, smudged, smudging; noun, plural smudges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smudge pronunciation (smuj) So certain or pleased about one s own worth that one annoys other people. The contest winners were so smug that no one else would talk to them. smug (smug) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (smug) udPronouce Sc113 udSndDir s\s17 smuggle 1. To take in or out of a country secretly and against the law. The thief tried to smuggle the jewels out of the country. 2. To take or carry secretly. Who smuggled a gun to one of the prisoners? smug gle (smug l) verb, smuggled, smuggling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smuggle pronunciation (smug udPronouce Sf265 udSndDir s\s17 snack udEmotion giggle udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm254 A small amount of food or drink eaten between regular meals. snack (snak) noun, plural snacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snack pronunciation (snak) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle snail udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sf266 1. An animal that has a soft body protected by a shell shaped like a spiral. Snails are mollusks and are found in water and on land. 2. A person who moves very slowly. snail (sn l) noun, plural snails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snail pronunciation :PHYSSIZE snake udEmotion scared udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm255 1. A kind of animal that has a long body covered with scales and no legs, arms, or wings. Snakes are reptiles that move by curving and then straightening out their bodies. Some snakes have a poisonous bite. 2. A person who is sly or evil or cannot be trusted. snake (sn k) noun, plural snakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snake pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sc114 1. To make or cause to make a sudden, sharp sound. The dry wood snapped as it burned. If you snap your fingers, the dog will come. 2. To break suddenly and sharply. The twig snapped when I stepped on it. 3. To move, act, or speak quickly and sharply. The soldiers snapped to attention as the general walked by. 4. To open, close, or move into a position with a sudden, sharp sound. We closed the door and the lock snapped shut. 5. To seize or snatch suddenly or eagerly. The fish snapped at the bait. 6. To take a photograph. I snapped a picture of my cousin. Verb. 1. A sudden, sharp or breaking sound or action. The stem of the glass broke with a snap. 2. A fastener or clasp that makes a snapping sound. My jacket has snaps. 3. A sudden bite or snatch. The dog took a snap at the mail carrier. 4. A short period of cold weather. 5. A thin, crisp cookie. The bakery sells lemon and ginger snaps. 6. Something that is easy to do. That spelling test was a snap. Noun. Made or done quickly and with little thought. You think about things for a while and never make a snap decision. Adjective. snap (snap) verb, snapped, snapping; noun, plural snaps; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (snap) snapdragon udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sf267 A garden plant that has spikes of flowers in yellow, pink, white, or many other colors. snap gon (snap n) noun, plural snapdragons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snapdragon5 pronunciation (snap :PHYSSIZE closb snapshot udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sm256 An informal photograph that is taken with a small, often inexpensive camera. snap shot (snap ) noun, plural snapshots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir snapshot pronunciation (snap udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sc111 1. Clever and shrewd; crafty. The sly thief was never caught. 2. Mischievous in a playful way. One child gave me a sly glance. on the sly. In a secret or crafty way. The treasurer was stealing part of the club s funds on the sly. sly (sl ) adjective, slier or slyer, sliest or slyest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom on the sly. In a secret or crafty way. The treasurer was stealing part of the club s funds on the sly. pronunciation smack udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm245 1. To press together and open quickly so as to make a sharp sound. The boy smacked his lips when he saw the food. 2. To strike or hit sharply. The car smacked into the fence. 3. To kiss loudly. I smacked my mother on the cheek. Verb. 1. A loud slap. The dog got a smack for chewing on the furniture. 2. A loud kiss. The boy got a smack on his cheek from his sister for the gift he had given her. Noun. Directly or squarely. The child rode the bicycle smack into a tree. Adverb. smack (smak) verb, smacked, smacking; noun, plural smacks; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smack pronunciation (smak)b small 1. Not large; little. A mouse is a small animal. The small town has only three stores. The small audience sat in just three rows of seats. 2. Not important. We had a small problem trying to decide who should give the speech. 3. Soft or weak. The shy student replied in a small voice. 4. Buying and selling goods or doing some other activity in a limited way. Each one of these shops is a small business. Adjective. A small or narrow part. Be careful you don t strain the small of your back when you lift that heavy carton. Noun. small (sm l) adjective, smaller, smallest; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir small pronunciation udPronouce Sm246 udSndDir s\s16 small intestine A part of the digestive system that forms a long, coiled tube which connects the stomach and the large intestine. As food passes through the small intestine it is broken down into materials the body can use, and these materials are absorbed into the bloodstream. small intestine small letter A letter that is not a capital letter. The letter is a small letter, and is a capital letter. small letter smallpox A certain very contagious disease caused by a virus. People with smallpox have a high fever and bumps on the skin that can leave permanent scars. small pox (sm ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smallpox pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sm247 udSndDir s\s16 udEmotion maglass smart udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf256 1. Clever or intelligent: bright. She is a smart girl who does well in school. It was very smart of him to figure out the answer. 2. Amusing and clever in a way that fails to show respect. My parents told me not to act so smart. 3. Neat and trim. You look very smart. 4. Stylish or fashionable. That store is selling smart new dresses. 5. Quick or brisk; lively. The soldiers marched at a smart pace. Adjective. 1. To cause or feel a sharp, stinging pain. The soap smarted when it got in my eyes. Our faces smarted from the icy cold wind. 2. To feel hurt. The twins smarted from the scolding their parents gave them. Verb. smart (sm rt) adjective, smarter, smartest; verb, smarted, smarting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smart pronunciation smash udSndDir s\s16 udSndEffect smash.wav udPronouce Sf257 1. To break violently into pieces. The child accidentally smashed the window. The plate fell and smashed on the floor. 2. To hit with a hard blow. The car smashed into a tree. 3. To destroy, crush, or defeat completely. The soldiers smashed the enemy. Verb. The act or sound of breaking violently. We heard the smash of glass from the next room. Noun. smash (smash) verb, smashed, smashing; noun, plural smashes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smash pronunciation (smash) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE smear udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm248 1. To cover or make dirty with something wet, sticky, or greasy. The girl had smeared her dress with mud. 2. To spread something wet, sticky, or greasy on something else. He smeared paint all over his hands. 3. To become or cause to become blurred or messy. The wet paint smeared when I touched it. 4. To harm a person s reputation. One candidate for governor smeared the others by saying that they were crooks. Verb. A mark or stain made by smearing. There was a smear of dirt on the cat s fur. Noun. smear (sm r) verb, smeared, smearing; noun, plural smears.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smear pronunciation smell udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm249 1. To sense an odor by using the nose. Do you smell gas? 2. To test or sample by smelling; sniff. The dog smells everyone that comes into the house. 3. To have or give off an odor. The kitchen smelled of fish. 4. To have or give off an unpleasant odor. The spoiled milk smelled. Verb. 1. The sense by which odors are recognized. Taste and smell are often affected by colds. 2. An odor or scent. I love the smell of the sea. 3. The act of smelling. Won t you have a smell of this rose? Noun. smell (smel) verb, smelled or smelt, smelling; noun, plural smells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smell pronunciation (smel) smelt udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf258 A small, thin, silver-colored fish found in cold waters of the Northern Hemisphere. It is caught for food. smelt (smelt) noun, plural smelts or smelt. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smelt pronunciation (smelt) :PHYSSIZE smelt To melt ore in order to separate the metal from it. The first step in making steel is to smelt iron ore. smelt (smelt) verb, smelted, smelting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smelt pronunciation (smelt) max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sf259 udSndDir s\s16 udEmotion maglass smile udEmotion comforta udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm250 An expression of the face that is made by turning up the corners of the mouth. A smile can show that a person is happy, amused, or being friendly. Noun. To have or give a smile. The children smiled when they saw the clown. Verb. smile (sm l) noun, plural smiles; verb, smiled, smiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smile pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable smock udSndDir s\s17 udPronouce Sf260 A loose garment that looks like a long shirt. A smock is worn over other clothing to protect it. smock (smok) noun, plural smocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smock pronunciation (smok) A combination of smoke and fog in the air. Smog is found especially over cities where there are factories and many cars. smog (smog) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sc112 pronunciation (smog) word history Word History The word smog was made using the first two letters of smoke and the last two letters of fog. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s17 smoke udSndDir s\s17 udSndEffect smoke.wav udPronouce Sf261 1. A gas given off by something that is burning. The carbon particles in smoke give it a gray color. 2. The act of drawing in and breathing out smoke from burning tobacco. Noun. 1. To send out or produce smoke. We could see a chimney smoking in the distance. 2. To draw in and breathe out smoke from burning tobacco. 3. To preserve food by exposing it to smoke. This company smokes ham and sausage. Verb. smoke (sm k) noun, plural smokes; verb, smoked, smoking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir smoke pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE slope udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm241 To lie or cause to lie at an angle between flat and upright. The road slopes toward the river. Verb. 1. A line, piece of ground, or any surface that is not flat or level. The house was built on a slope. 2. The amount that something slopes or slants. The river bank has a steep slope at this point. Noun. slope (sl p) verb, sloped, sloping; noun, plural slopes.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slope pronunciation sloppy 1. Not neat; messy. Your clothes looked very sloppy after you had slept overnight in them. 2. Careless. Sloppy addition gave you the wrong answer. 3. Very wet or covered with mud or slush. The roads are sloppy from the snow and rain today. slop py (slop ) adjective, sloppier, sloppiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sloppy pronunciation (slop udPronouce Sf249 udSndDir s\s16 udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sc106 A narrow, straight opening or groove. Put the coin in the slot. slot (slot) noun, plural slots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slot) sloth udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm242 1. A slow-moving animal that lives in the forests of South America. Sloths use their long arms and legs and their curved claws to hang upside down from trees. 2. Laziness. sloth (sl th or sl th) noun, plural sloths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sloth pronunciation th or sl :PHYSSIZE slouch udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm243 1. To sit, stand, or walk in a loose, drooping way. Sit up and don t slouch. 2. To hang or bend down. Don t slouch your shoulders. Verb. 1. A drooping of the head and shoulders while sitting, standing, or walking. The tired hikers walked with a slouch. 2. An awkward, lazy, or sloppy person. Do your share of the work; don t be a slouch. Noun. slouch (slouch) verb, slouched, slouching; noun, plural slouches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slouch pronunciation (slouch) slovenly Untidy or careless, especially in dress or appearance. It s important not to look slovenly at work. slov ly (sluv ) adjective, slovenlier, slovenliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slovenly pronunciation (sluv udPronouce Sf250 udSndDir s\s16 udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sc107 1. Acting, moving, or happening with little speed; not fast or quick. The student was slow to answer the question. It was a slow climb up the mountain. 2. Behind the correct time. Your watch is slow. 3. Not quick to learn or understand. I am slow in arithmetic. 4. Not easily excited or moved. I m slow to anger. 5. Not busy or interesting; dull. It was slow at work. Adjective. In a slow manner. Drive slow. Adverb. To make or become slow or slower. The car slowed to a halt. Verb. slow (sl ) adjective, slower, slowest; adverb; verb, slowed, slowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sc108 1. An animal that looks like a snail, but either has a very small shell or none at all. Some slugs eat plants and can become harmful pests in gardens. 2. A piece of lead or other metal that is fired from a gun. 3. A round, flat piece of metal. A slug is used in place of a coin in a vending machine or other device that requires coins. It is against the law to use slugs. slug (slug) noun, plural slugs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slug)b} udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sc109 To strike or hit hard. The batter slugged the ball over the fence. Verb. A hard or heavy strike or hit. Give that nail a good slug with the hammer. Noun. slug (slug) verb, slugged, slugging; noun, plural slugs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slug) sluggish 1. Not energetic or alert. I feel sluggish today because I did not get enough sleep. 2. Slow in movement or action. Ice cream sales are sluggish in the winter and very active in the summer. slug gish (slug ish) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sluggish pronunciation (slug udPronouce Sf251 udSndDir s\s16 sluice udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm244 1. An artificially made channel for water that has a gate or valve for controlling the amount of flow. 2. The gate or valve of such a channel. 3. A long, sloping trough through which water is run. A sluice is often used for separating gold ore from dirt. sluice (sl s) noun, plural sluices. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sluice pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sc110 A poor, crowded section of a city. Bad housing and dirty living conditions are some of the problems in slums. slum (slum) noun, plural slums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slum) slumber udEmotion udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf252 1. To sleep or spend in sleeping. The baby slumbered peacefully. You slumbered all day. 2. To be quiet or calm. The town slumbered. Verb. A sleep. In the fairy tale, the prince woke the princess from her long slumber. Noun. slum ber (slum r) verb, slumbered, slumbering; noun.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slumber pronunciation (slum buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE slump udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf253 To fall or sink suddenly or heavily. I slumped in my favorite chair. Verb. A sharp, sudden fall or decline. This store has had a slump in sales every summer. The baseball team was in a slump and had lost six of its last seven games. Noun. slump (slump) verb, slumped, slumping; noun, plural slumps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slump pronunciation (slump) uncib slung udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf254 Past tense and past participle of sling. I slung the backpack over my shoulder. Look up sling for more information. slung (slung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slung pronunciation (slung) slush Partly melted snow or ice. slush (slush) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slush pronunciation (slush) udPronouce Sf255 udSndDir s\s16 slide enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sf239 1. To move or cause to move smoothly, easily, or quietly. The wet bar of soap slid across the floor. My friend slid into the seat next to me. 2. To fall or move suddenly from a position. The truck slid off the icy road into a ditch. Verb. 1. The act of sliding. Let s slide down the hill on our sleds. 2. A smooth surface for sliding. I like the slide in the playground. 3. A small sheet of glass or plastic. Objects are put on a glass slide and looked at under a microscope. Slides with pictures on them are put in a projector and shown on a screen. 4. The fall of a mass of rock, snow, or other material down a slope. The road was closed because of rock slides. Noun. slide (sl d) verb, slid, slid or slidden, sliding; noun, plural slides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slide pronunciation :PHYSSIZE slight udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sf240 1. Not much or not important; small. There is a slight chance of rain. 2. Not big around; thin. My older cousin is very slight and weighs only 100 pounds. Adjective. To treat as unimportant; not pay enough attention to. I felt I had been slighted when I was not invited to your picnic. Verb. The act of treating someone or something as unimportant. They weren t invited to the party, and they resented the slight. Noun. slight (sl t) adjective, slighter, slightest; verb, slighted, slighting; noun, plural slights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slightm pronunciation t)nib 1. Small in thickness; thin. The fashion model had a very slim figure. 2. Small in amount; slight. The team felt it had only a slim chance of winning the championship game. Adjective. To become slim. You can slim down by dieting. Verb. slim (slim) adjective, slimmer, slimmest; verb, slimmed, slimming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slim)% udPronouce Sc102 udSndDir s\s15 slime 1. Wet, soft, sticky mud. 2. A thin, sticky substance given off by some animals, such as snails. slime (sl m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slime pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Sf241 udSndDir s\s15 udEmotion disguste slimy Of, covered with, or like slime; disgusting. Don t go in the slimy pond. slim y (sl ) adjective, slimier, slimiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slimy pronunciation udPronouce Sf242 udSndDir s\s16 max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion disguste sling udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf243 1. A device for throwing stones. A sling is usually made of a piece of leather with a string fastened to each end. 2. A loop of cloth hanging down from the neck to support an injured arm or hand. When I broke my arm, I had to wear a sling. Noun. 1. To hang with a sling or strap. The workers slung bags of potatoes over their shoulders. 2. To hang or throw loosely. The campers slung the hammock between two trees. Verb. sling (sling) noun, plural slings; verb, slung, slinging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sling pronunciation (sling) slingshot udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm239 A Y-shaped piece of wood, metal, or other material with an elastic band fastened to the tips of the two upper ends. A slingshot is used to shoot stones or other small objects. sling shot (sling ) noun, plural slingshots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slingshot pronunciation (sling udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sc103 1. To move suddenly from a position or out of control; slide. The man slipped on the icy sidewalk. The soapy glass slipped out of her hands. 2. To move or go quietly. The thief slipped out of the house. 3. To move or cause to move smoothly and easily. A little oil will help the ring to slip off your finger. 4. To put or give quietly and quickly. Don t slip each other notes during class. 5. To fail to be noticed or remembered. Summer vacation always seems to slip by. I know you, but your name slips my mind. 6. To put on or take off clothing quickly and easily. He slipped into his pajamas. 7. To make a mistake. She only slipped once during the test. 8. To become worse or lower. Your score slipped on this test. Verb. 1. The act of slipping. I fell as a result of a slip on the icy sidewalk. 2. A piece of clothing worn under a woman s or girl s dress or skirt. A slip is made out of a light material like cotton or nylon. 3. A mistake or error. The thieves would have been successful, but one little slip gave them away. Noun. to slip up. To make a mistake. I slipped up on the first question of the test. slip (slip) verb, slipped, slipping; noun, plural slips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to slip up. To make a mistake. I slipped up on the first question of the test. pronunciation (slip): udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sc104 1. A small piece of paper, cloth, or any other material. I wrote my friend s telephone number on a slip of paper. 2. A small shoot or twig cut from a plant. slip (slip) noun, plural slips.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slip) slipper udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf244 A light, low shoe that is easily slipped on or off the foot. Slippers are worn indoors. slip per (slip r) noun, plural slippers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slipper pronunciation (slip Mab\" slippery udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf245 1. Causing or likely to cause slipping or sliding. Rain made the roads slippery. 2. Slipping or sliding away easily. The wet fish was slippery. 3. Not trustworthy. The villain was a slippery character. slip y (slip ) adjective, slipperier, slipperiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slippery pronunciation (slip ome bL" udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sc105 A long, narrow cut or opening. I opened the door a little and looked through the slit. Cut two slits in the paper. Noun. To cut or make a slit or slits in. Slit open the envelope with a dull knife. Verb. slit (slit) noun, plural slits; verb, slitted, slitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slit) slither To slide or glide like a snake. The snake slithered across the hot sand. slith er (sli r) verb, slithered, slithering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slither pronunciation udPronouce Sf246 udSndDir s\s16 sliver udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf247 A thin, often pointed piece that has been broken, cut, or torn off; splinter. I got a sliver of wood in my toe. I d like a sliver of pie. sliv er (sliv r) noun, plural slivers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sliverc pronunciation (sliv slogan udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sf248 A phrase or motto. Slogans are used by a person, a group, or a business. No taxation without representation was a slogan used by American colonists. slo gan (sl n) noun, plural slogans.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slogan pronunciation word history Word History The word slogan comes from a word meaning battle cry in the language spoken in the highlands of Scotland. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE sloop udSndDir s\s16 udPronouce Sm240 A sailboat with one mast and sails that run from front to rear. sloop (sl p) noun, plural sloops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sloop pronunciation udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce A wooden framework mounted on runners. A sled is used to carry people or loads over the snow. Noun. To ride on a sled. The children sledded down the hill. Verb. sled (sled) noun, plural sleds; verb, sledded, sledding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sled) sledgehammer udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm232 A heavy hammer that has a long handle that is held with both hands. sledge mer (slej r) noun, plural sledgehammers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sledgehammer% pronunciation (slej sleek 1. Smooth and shiny. That cat with the new kittens has sleek black fur. 2. Looking healthy and well cared for. A sleek horse won the race. sleek (sl k) adjective, sleeker, sleekest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sleek pronunciation udPronouce Sf234 udSndDir s\s15 sleep 1. A time or condition of rest that occurs naturally and regularly in humans and other animals. During sleep, a person becomes unaware of most things, and the body regains its strength and energy. 2. A condition that resembles sleep. A hibernating bear is sometimes said to be sleeping. Noun. 1. To be in a state of sleep; be asleep. A baby sleeps a large part of the day. 2. To be in a state that resembles sleep. Verb. sleep (sl p) noun; verb, slept, sleeping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sleep pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Sm233 udSndDir s\s15 udEmotion sleeping bag A long bag that is lined or padded to keep a person warm. It is often used for sleeping outdoors. sleeping bag sleepy 1. Ready for or needing sleep. I feel sleepy. 2. Dull or quiet. We live in a sleepy little town. sleep y (sl ) adjective, sleepier, sleepiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sm234 sleepy pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect sleepy.wav udSndDir s\s15 udEmotion sleet Frozen or partly frozen rain. Noun. To shower sleet. The roads were very slippery because it had sleeted all day. Verb. sleet (sl t) noun; verb, sleeted, sleeting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sleet pronunciation udPronouce Sm235 udSndDir s\s15 sleeve udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm236 The part of a piece of clothing that covers all or part of the arm. sleeve (sl v) noun, plural sleeves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sleeve pronunciation sleigh udEmotion mylist udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sf235 A carriage on runners that is drawn by a horse. A sleigh is used for traveling over snow or ice. Another word that sounds like this is slay. sleigh (sl ) noun, plural sleighs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sleigh pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist slender udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm237 1. Not big around; thin. Everyone in my family is slender. The new dining room chairs have slender legs. 2. Small in size or amount. The candidate won the election by only a slender margin. slen der (slen r) adjective, slenderer, slenderest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slender pronunciation (slen slept Past tense and past participle of sleep. I was very tired and slept until noon. Look up sleep for more information. slept (slept) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slept pronunciation (slept) udPronouce Sf236 udSndDir s\s15 Past tense of slay. The hunter slew the deer. Look up slay for more information. slew (sl ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce Sc100 udSndDir s\s15 udEmotion light slice udSndDir s\s15 udSndEffect slice.wav udPronouce Sf237 A thin, flat piece cut from something larger. May I have a slice of bread? Noun. 1. To cut into a thin, flat piece or pieces. I sliced the bread. 2. To move or cut through like a knife. The shark s fin sliced the water. The saw sliced through the board. Verb. slice (sl s) noun, plural slices; verb, sliced, slicing.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slice pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE slick udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm238 1. Smooth and shiny. The horse had a slick brown coat. 2. Smooth and slippery. A newly waxed floor is slick. Adjective. A smooth or slippery place on a surface. The boat left a slick of oil on the water. Noun. slick (slik) adjective, slicker, slickest; noun, plural slicks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slick pronunciation (slik)b The past tense and a past participle of slide. Look up slide for more information. slid (slid) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slid) udPronouce Sc101 udSndDir s\s15 slidden A past participle of slide. Look up slide for more information. slid den (slid n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slidden pronunciation (slid udPronouce Sf238 udSndDir s\s15 udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce A broad, flat, thick piece or slice of stone, bread, or other material. The workers had to remove the concrete slabs. slab (slab) noun, plural slabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slab) pronunciation (slab) slack udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sf230 1. Not tight or firm; loose. Tighten the slack rope. 2. Slow and not rushed. We walked at a slack pace. Adjective. A part that hangs loose. Pull the rope tight to remove the slack. Noun. slack (slak) adjective, slacker, slackest; noun, plural slacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slack pronunciation (slak)" b slacks Long pants for casual wear. slacks (slaks) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slacks pronunciation (slaks) udPronouce Sm225 udSndDir s\s15 slain Past participle of slay. The dragon was slain. Look up slay for more information. slain (sl n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slain pronunciation udPronouce Sm226 udSndDir s\s15 udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce 1. To close with force and a loud noise. Please don t slam the door. 2. To throw, move, or put with force and a loud noise. I m sorry I slammed the phone down. 3. To strike or hit with force and a loud noise. The batter slammed the ball. Verb. A forceful and noisy closing or striking. The door closed with a slam. Noun. slam (slam) verb, slammed, slamming; noun, plural slams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slam)i slander A false statement made to damage a person s reputation. The slander kept the senator from being reelected. Noun. To utter false and damaging statements about a person. The mayor said the governor had slandered the city officials Verb. sland er (slan r) noun; verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slander pronunciation (slan max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Sm227 udSndDir s\s15 udEmotion uncomfor slang leavePage leavePage noteup notedown ePage noteup notedown udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm228 An informal kind of language used in everyday conversation. Slang uses new words and new and different meanings for old words. The use of slang helps to keep language lively and interesting. slang (slang) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slang pronunciation (slang) language note Language Note Most slang is used for only a short time, and then it disappears from the language. Some slang words and phrases that people once said but we no longer use today are skiddoo, meaning go away, and the cat s pajamas, meaning wonderful. There are other words, however, that were slang at first and are now part of our standard language. Kidnap, skyscraper, and jazz were all considered slang at one time. Slang words do make our language interesting, but in most cases you should use slang only in everyday conversation, not in writing and formal speaking. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note noteup notedown language note language Note notedown definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note noteup notedown language note language Note notedown definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE NoteDown buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig NoteUp buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonUp default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig slant udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm229 To run or slope away from a straight line. The roof slants toward the ground. I slanted the ladder against the wall. Verb. A sloping direction, line, or surface. Hang the picture straight, not on a slant. Noun. slant (slant) verb, slanted, slanting; noun, plural slants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slant pronunciation (slant) udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce A sharp, quick blow with the open hand or something flat. He greeted his friend with a slap on the back. Noun. 1. To hit with a sharp, quick blow. She slapped the fly with an old magazine. 2. To put or throw with noise and force. Don t slap your books down on the desk. Verb. slap (slap) noun, plural slaps; verb, slapped, slapping.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slapU pronunciation (slap) slash udSndDir s\s15 udSndEffect slash.wav udPronouce Sf231 1. To cut or try to cut with a sweeping stroke of a knife or another sharp object. The vandals slashed the tires of our car. The sailor slashed at the rope with a knife. 2. To lower or decrease greatly. The store slashed its prices. After the war, the country slashed the size of its army. Verb. 1. A sweeping stroke with great force. The slash of the whip made a sound like a crack. 2. A long cut or wound. The patient had a slash on the leg. 3. A great lowering or decrease. The store advertised a slash in the prices of all its clothing. Noun. slash (slash) verb, slashed, slashing; noun, plural slashes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slash pronunciation (slash) udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce A thin, flat strip of wood, metal, or other material. The slats on the back of the chair are coming loose. slat (slat) noun, plural slats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (slat) slate udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm230 1. A bluish gray rock that splits easily into thin layers. Slate is used to make blackboards and garden walks, and to cover roofs. 2. A piece of this rock that has been cut for some use. The roof had many broken slates. 3. A dark, bluish gray color. slate (sl t) noun, plural slates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slate pronunciation t)b:4 slaughter udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm231 1. The act of killing an animal or animals for use as food. 2. A brutal killing; massacre. Noun. 1. To kill for use as food. 2. To kill in a brutal way; massacre. Verb. slaugh ter (sl r) noun, plural slaughters; verb, slaughtered, slaughtering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slaughter pronunciation slave udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sf232 1. A person who is owned by another person. 2. A person who is controlled by another person, a habit, or other influence. When I do my math homework, I try not to be a slave to my calculator. 3. A person who works or is made to work hard and long. Noun. To work hard and long. The writer slaved at the assignment for hours. Verb. slave (sl v) noun, plural slaves; verb, slaved, slaving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slave pronunciation word history Word History The word slave comes from a Latin word meaning Slav. The Slavs are a group of people who live in eastern and central Europe. In the Middle Ages, many Slavs had been conquered and made to work as slaves.= WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE slavery 1. The practice of owning slaves. 2. The condition of being a slave. slav y (sl ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir slavery pronunciation udPronouce Sf233 udSndDir s\s15 To kill in a violent way. In this story, a brave knight slays a large, frightening dragon. Another word that sounds like this is sleigh. slay (sl ) verb, slew, slain, slaying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir s\s15 skim milk Milk from which the cream has been removed. Another name for this is skimmed milk. skim milk udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce 1. The outer covering of the body of a person or other animal with a backbone. The skin protects the organs inside the body and is the sense organ for touch, temperature, and pain. 2. The outer covering or hide that is removed from a dead animal. The skins of such animals as calves and snakes are used to make shoes, handbags, and clothing. 3. Anything that is like skin. This apple has a bright red skin. Noun. To take off the skin from. I skinned my knees when I fell off my bicycle. The early trappers in America made a living by skinning animals and selling the hides. Verb. by the skin of one s teeth. By a very narrow margin; only just; barely. I passed the test by the skin of my teeth. skin (skin) noun, plural skins; verb, skinned, skinning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom by the skin of one s teeth. By a very narrow margin; only just; barely. I passed the test by the skin of my teeth.] pronunciation (skin) skin diving Swimming underwater for long periods of time. A face mask and flippers, and sometimes an oxygen tank or a snorkel, are used in skin diving. skin diving skinny Very thin. You were very skinny when you were sick. skin ny (skin ) adjective, skinnier, skinniest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skinny pronunciation (skin udPronouce Sf228 udSndDir s\s14 udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce 1. To spring or bound along, hopping lightly on one foot and then on the other. The children skipped down the path. 2. To jump or leap over. We skipped rope in the playground. 3. To pass by or leave out. Skip the arithmetic problems you can t do. 4. To bounce or cause to bounce across a surface. The boat skipped across the water. Let s skip stones across the pond. 5. To not go to or attend. They skipped the meeting last night. 6. To be promoted to the next higher grade without attending. The bright student skipped fifth grade. Verb. A light springing or jumping step. I took a skip to avoid the puddle. Noun. skip (skip) verb, skipped, skipping; noun, plural skips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skipE pronunciation (skip) skirt udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf229 1. A piece of clothing that is worn by women or girls. It hangs down from the waist. Skirts are worn with a blouse, sweater, or other garment on top. 2. The part of a dress or similar piece of clothing that hangs down from the waist. Noun. To move or lie along the border or edge of. The airplane skirted the canyon. The highway skirts the town. Verb. skirt (sk rt) noun, plural skirts; verb, skirted, skirting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skirt pronunciation udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce A short, usually funny play. Our class wrote a skit to perform for Thanksgiving. skit (skit) noun, plural skits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (skit) skull udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sm217 The bony framework of the head in animals that have a backbone. The skull serves to protect the brain. skull (skul) noun, plural skulls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skull pronunciation (skul) skunk udEmotion disguste udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sm218 1. An animal of the weasel family that has a bushy tail and black fur with white stripes along its back. Skunks can spray a strong, bad-smelling liquid when frightened or attacked. They are found only in North and South America. 2. A mean person who is worthy of contempt. skunk (skungk) noun, plural skunks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skunk pronunciation (skungk) :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce The space or air above the earth. On clear days, the sky has a light blue color. sky (sk ) noun, plural skies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation skydiving The act or sport of jumping from an airplane and falling as far as is safe before opening a parachute. sky ing (sk ving) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skydiving pronunciation ving) udPronouce Sm219 udSndDir s\s14 skylark udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sm220 A small European bird that sings while it is flying. The skylark has brown feathers with marks of black and white. sky lark (sk ) noun, plural skylarks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skylark pronunciation skylight udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sm221 A window in a ceiling or roof. Some skylights can be opened and closed. sky light (sk ) noun, plural skylights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skylight pronunciation skyline udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sm222 1. The outline of buildings, mountains, or other objects as seen against the sky. We saw the city s skyline as we drove over the bridge. 2. The line at which the earth and sky seem to come together; horizon. The sunset turned the skyline red and orange. sky line (sk ) noun, plural skylines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skyline pronunciation skyrocket udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm223 A kind of firecracker that explodes high in the air and produces a shower of colored sparks. Noun. To rise suddenly and quickly. The cost of food skyrocketed last year. Verb. sky et (sk it) noun, plural skyrockets; verb, skyrocketed, skyrocketing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skyrocket pronunciation skyscraper udSndDir s\s15 udPronouce Sm224 A very tall building. Big cities often have have many skyscrapers. sky scrap er (sk r) noun, plural skyscrapers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skyscraper= pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sizzle To make a hissing or sputtering sound. The bacon sizzled as it cooked in the frying pan. siz zle (siz l) verb, sizzled, sizzling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sf219 sizzle pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndEffect sizzle.wav udSndDir s\s14 udEmotion light Postal abbreviation for Saskatchewan. skate udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf220 1. A special shoe with a metal runner attached to the sole; ice skate. It is used for moving over ice. 2. A special shoe with small wheels attached to the sole; roller skate. It is used for moving over a flat surface, like a sidewalk. Noun. To glide or move along on skates. The children can skate when the ice on the pond is thicker. Verb. skate (sk t) noun, plural skates; verb, skated, skating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skate pronunciation skate udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf221 A broad, flat fish that lives in salt water off the Pacific coast of the United States. Skates are related to sharks and rays. skate (sk t) noun, plural skates or skate. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skate pronunciation :PHYSSIZE on" b skateboard udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sm214 A low, flat board that has wheels on the bottom, used for riding. skate board (sk ) noun, plural skateboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skateboard pronunciation skeleton udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf222 1. A framework that supports and protects the body of an animal. Birds, fish, and humans have skeletons made up of bones or cartilage. 2. Any framework or structure used as a support. The workers built the steel skeleton of the building first. skel ton (skel n) noun, plural skeletons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skeleton pronunciation (skel buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass skeptical Having or showing doubt or disbelief. My classmates were skeptical of my plan to get the governor to visit our class. skep cal (skep l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skeptical pronunciation (skep udPronouce Sf223 udSndDir s\s14 sketch udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf224 1. A rough, quick drawing. The artist made several sketches of the model before starting the painting. 2. A short piece of writing; essay or story. This sketch describes a room in a run-down hotel. Noun. 1. To make a sketch of. I sketched an old barn for my art class. 2. To make a sketch or sketches. I want to learn to sketch. Verb. sketch (skech) noun, plural sketches; verb, sketched, sketching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sketch pronunciation (skech) sketchy 1. Done without detail; rough. The sketchy drawing showed only a few outlines of the buildings. 2. Incomplete; lacking much detail. The police got only a sketchy description of the suspect. sketch y (skech ) adjective, sketchier, sketchiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sketchy pronunciation (skech udPronouce Sm215 udSndDir s\s14 udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce 1. One of a pair of long, narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic that curve upward at the front. Skis are made to be attached to boots and are used for gliding over snow. 2. One of a pair of similar strips that are used for gliding over water; water ski. Noun. To glide on skis. We skied down the mountain. Verb. ski (sk ) noun, plural skis; verb, skied, skiing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir s\s14 udSndEffect skid.wav udPronouce To slide or slip out of control or sideways. The car skidded out of control. Verb. The act of skidding. The car went into a skid on the wet road. Noun. skid (skid) verb, skidded, skidding; noun, plural skids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (skid)G SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE skill udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf225 The power or ability to do something. Skill comes from practice, study, or experience. You show great skill in playing the piano. My neighbor works with children who have poor reading skills. skill (skil) noun, plural skills.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skill pronunciation (skil) skilled udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf226 1. Having or showing skill and ability. That skilled mechanic repairs old cars. 2. Requiring special ability or training. The factory is hiring workers for skilled jobs. skilled (skild) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skilled pronunciation (skild) prb(" skillet udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf227 A shallow pan with a handle. A skillet is used for frying. skil let (skil it) noun, plural skillets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skillet pronunciation (skil atiob skillful Having or showing skill; expert. The gymnasts were skillful. That is a skillful portrait. skill ful (skil l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir skillful pronunciation (skil udPronouce Sm216 udSndDir s\s14 1. To remove something that is floating from the surface of a liquid. The cook skimmed the fat from the soup. 2. To read quickly. Skim the newspaper for the baseball scores. 3. To move or move over lightly and swiftly. The sailboat skimmed easily across the lake. The kite skimmed the top of the tree. 4. To throw so as to bounce lightly across a surface. Let s see who can skim a stone the farthest across the pond. skim (skim) verb, skimmed, skimming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (skim) udPronouce udSndDir s\s14 sister udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf211 1. A girl or woman with the same mother and father as another person. 2. A woman who belongs to a religious order; nun. 3. A woman who has the same interest or is a member of the same organization as another person. sis ter (sis r) noun, plural sisters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sister pronunciation sisterhood udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf212 1. The close feeling between sisters or women. 2. A group of women who are united by a common interest or aim. sis hood (sis ) noun, plural sisterhoods.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sisterhoodq pronunciation sister-in-law udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sm210 1. The sister of one s husband or wife. 2. The wife of one s brother. sis ter-in-law (sis r in l ) noun, plural sisters-in-law. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sister-in-law pronunciation r in l enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing howing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce 1. To be in a position in which the weight of the body rests on the lower back part and not the feet. Sit in a chair. 2. To cause to sit; seat. We sat the children around the table. 3. To rest on a perch; roost. The bird sat on a branch. 4.To take care of a child or children while the parents are away for a time; babysit. Can you sit for us tonight? 5. To cover eggs in order to hatch them. Hens sit on their eggs. 6. To be placed or be kept. The cabin sits in the woods. 7. To hold a position for an artist or photographer. The governor sat for a portrait. 8. To be a member of a group of officials. My cousin sits in the state assembly. 9. To hold a session or meeting. This court will sit next week. to sit down. To lower oneself so that one is in a sitting position. When everyone sat down, the meeting began. to sit up. 1. To raise oneself so that one is in a sitting position. The patient had to sit up when lunch was served. 2. To sit with the upper part of the body in an upright position. Sit up straight! 3. To stay up; not go to bed. My parents and their guest sat up for half the night. sit (sit) verb, sat, sitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to sit down. To lower oneself so that one is in a sitting position. When everyone sat down, the meeting began. to sit up. 1. To raise oneself so that one is in a sitting position. The patient had to sit up when lunch was served. 2. To sit with the upper part of the body in an upright position. Sit up straight! 3. To stay up; not go to bed. My parents and their guest sat up for half the night. pronunciation (sit) language note Language Note The verbs sit and set each have many different meanings. Their most common meanings, however, are sometimes confused. Remember that set means to put or place something in a certain position. Please set the books over there. Sit means to be in or take a certain position. We were sitting on the couch in the living room. Please sit down. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce The position or location of something. Our house is in a mountain site with a beautiful view. That town is the site of a major battle in the Civil War. Other words that sound like this are cite and sight. site (s t) noun, plural sites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation atteb situate To give a position to; place. A large garden was situated alongside the house. sit ate (sich ) verb, situated, situating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir situate pronunciation (sich udPronouce Sm211 udSndDir s\s14 situation udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sm212 1. A condition or state of affairs; circumstance. We found ourselves in a difficult situation when our car broke down. 2. The work one is hired and paid to do; job. What is your situation with that company? sit tion (sich n) noun, plural situations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir situation pronunciation (sich sit-up udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf213 A kind of exercise in which a person lying with the back flat on the floor rises to a sitting position without lifting the feet and then returns to the original position. sit-up (sit ) noun, plural sit-ups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sit-upg pronunciation :PHYSSIZE doing a sit-up udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce One more than five; 6. six (siks) noun, plural sixes; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (siks) sixteen udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf214 Six more than ten; 16. six teen (siks ) noun, plural sixteens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sixteen pronunciation (siks sixteenth udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf215 Next after the fifteenth. Adjective, noun. One of sixteen equal parts; 1/16. Noun. six teenth (siks ) adjective; noun, plural sixteenths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sixteenth pronunciation (siks sixth udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf216 Next after the fifth. Adjective, noun. One of six equal parts; 1/6. Noun. sixth (siksth) adjective; noun, plural sixths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sixth pronunciation (siksth) sixtieth udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf217 Next after the fifty-ninth. Adjective, noun. One of sixty equal parts; 1/60. Noun. six eth (siks ith) adjective; noun, plural sixtieths.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sixtieth} pronunciation (siks ith) sixty udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce Sf218 Six times ten; 60. six ty (siks ) noun, plural sixties; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sixty pronunciation (siks sizable Quite large. A sizable amount of my salary is spent on rent. This word is also spelled sizeable. siz ble (s l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sizable pronunciation udPronouce Sm213 udSndDir s\s14 udSndDir s\s14 udPronouce 1. The amount of space something takes up; the length, width, and height of something. Your room is the same size as mine. 2. Amount or number. Did you ask your parents to increase the size of your allowance? Our dancing class has increased in size since last year. 3. One of a series of measurements used for shoes, clothing, and other things sold in stores. What size shirt do you wear? size (s z) noun, plural sizes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation sincere Not false or pretended; honest and true. We gave them our sincere thanks. sin cere (sin s ) adjective, sincerer, sincerest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sincere pronunciation (sin s udPronouce Sm204 udSndDir s\s13 sinew udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf205 A strong cord or band of tissue that joins a muscle to a bone; a tendon. The sinews make it possible for the muscles to move an arm, leg, or other part of the body. sin ew (sin ) noun, plural sinews.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sinew pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass 1. To utter words or make sounds with musical tones. The school choir sings beautifully. The whole class sang the national anthem. The birds sang in the trees. 2. To make a whistling or humming sound. The tea kettle sang when the water boiled. sing (sing) verb, sang or sung, sung, singing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sing) udPronouce udSndDir s\s13 Singapore 1. An island country in southeastern Asia. 2. The capital city of this country. Sin pore (sing ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Singapore pronunciation (sing udPronouce Sm205 udSndDir s\s13 singer udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sm206 A person or bird that sings. I am one of the singers in the school chorus. My friend s canary is a good singer. sing er (sing r) noun, plural singers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir singerI pronunciation (sing single udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sm207 1. Only one. There was a single flower in the vase. 2. To be used by one person only. The traveler asked for a single room at the hotel. 3. Not married. My older cousin is single. Adjective. A hit in baseball or softball that allows the batter to reach first base safely. Noun. 1. To pick or choose from others. They singled out the black cat as their favorite. 2. To hit a single in a baseball or softball game. I singled my first time at bat. Verb. sin gle (sing l) adjective; noun, plural singles; verb, singled, singling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir single pronunciation (sing single-handed Without the help or support of anyone. The firefighter s single-handed rescue of the baby won great praise. sin gle-hand ed (sing l han did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir single-handed pronunciation (sing l han did)A udPronouce Sm208 udSndDir s\s13 singular udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf206 Of or having to do with a form of a word that names or refers to one person or thing. Child and tree are singular nouns. Children and trees are plural nouns. Adjective. The form of a word that names or refers to one person or thing. The nouns neighbor and box are in the singular. The nouns neighbors and boxes are in the plural. Noun. sin lar (sing r) adjective; noun, plural singulars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir singular pronunciation (sing sinister Evil or suggesting evil. The dark old house looked sinister at night. In the story, the genie gave a sinister laugh. sin ter (sin r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sinister pronunciation udPronouce Sf207 udSndDir s\s13 udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce 1. To go down or cause to go down partly or completely below a surface. The car sank into the mud. The canoe could sink if it has a hole. The bomb hit and sank the ship. 2. To become less. Our voices sank to a whisper. 3. To fall into a certain state. I sank into a deep sleep as soon as I got into bed. 4. To dig. We sunk a well in the yard. 5. To go or cause to go through or into deeply. The rain sank into the soil. Sink your teeth into this. Verb. A basin of metal, porcelain, or other material that is used to hold water for washing. A sink has faucets to turn water on and off and a drain to take water away. Noun. sink (singk) verb, sank or sunk, sunk or sunken, sinking; noun, plural sinks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sink_ pronunciation (singk) sinus udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sm209 A hollow space in the bones of the face. There are sinuses above the eyes and on each side of the nose. si nus (s s) noun, plural sinuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sinus pronunciation Sioux udEmotion mylist udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf208 A member of a group of American Indian tribes of the North American plains; Dakota. Sioux (s ) noun, plural Sioux. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Sioux pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist unceb6 udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce To drink little by little. I sipped the cold water. Verb. 1. A small amount to drink. Can I have a sip of your juice? 2. The act of sipping. Have a short sip of water. Noun. sip (sip) verb, sipped, sipping; noun, plural sips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sip) siphon udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf209 A bent tube with one side longer than the other. A siphon is used to move a liquid from one container to another. The liquid is moved by air pressure. si phon (s n) noun, plural siphons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir siphona pronunciation udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce 1. A title used in place of a man s name. I said to the man, May I help you, sir? 2. Sir. A title used before a knight s name. Sir Lancelot was a brave knight. sir (s r) noun, plural sirs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation siren udEmotion shocked udSndDir s\s13 udSndEffect siren.wav udPronouce Sf210 A device that makes a loud, shrill sound. It is used as a signal or warning. Ambulances and police cars have sirens. si ren (s n) noun, plural sirens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir siren pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce 1. A tall, round tower that is used to store food for farm animals. Silos are made out of metal, concrete, or other material. 2. An underground structure in which missiles are stored. si lo (s ) noun, plural silos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE smugb Fine particles of sand, clay, dirt, and other material. Silt is carried by flowing water, as in a river, and eventually it settles to the bottom. silt (silt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (silt) udPronouce udSndDir s\s13 silver udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sm199 1. A shiny white metal that is soft and easily shaped. It is used to make coins, jewelry, spoons, forks, and knives. Silver is a chemical element. 2. Coins that are made from silver; change. 3. Spoons, forks, or other things made of or coated with silver. 4. The color of silver. Noun. 1. Made of, coated with, or containing silver. You haven t polished the silver tray. 2. Having the color of silver. Adjective. To coat with silver or a metal like silver. Take the old bowl to a jeweler to have it silvered. Verb. sil ver (sil r) noun, plural silvers; adjective; verb, silvered, silvering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silver pronunciation silversmith udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf198 A person who makes or repairs objects of silver. sil smith (sil r smith ) noun, plural silversmiths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silversmith pronunciation r smith silverware udSndDir s\s13 udSndEffect silvrwar.wav udPronouce Sf199 1. Spoons, forks, dishes, or anything else for the table that is made of or coated with silver. 2. Spoons, forks, or knives. I ll bring the plates and napkins for the picnic if you ll bring the silverware. sil ware (sil ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silverware pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE similar Having many but not all qualities the same; alike. Our dresses are similar. sim lar (sim r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir similar pronunciation udPronouce Sm200 udSndDir s\s13 similarity udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sm201 1. The quality or condition of being similar; likeness. There is a similarity between you and your brother. 2. A way in which things are similar or alike. There are several similarities between those two houses. sim ty (sim ) noun, plural similarities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir similarity pronunciation simmer To cook at or just below the boiling point. Simmer the soup for two hours. sim mer (sim r) verb, simmered, simmering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir simmer pronunciation udPronouce Sf200 udSndDir s\s13 simple udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf201 1. Easy to understand or do. That test was simple. Learning to ride a bicycle is not so simple. 2. Without anything added or any ornament; plain. A simple will do. The architect made a simple design. 3. Natural and honest. Our neighbor is a simple soul. 4. Foolish. sim ple (sim l) adjective, simpler, simplest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir simplei pronunciation nes be* simple sentence A sentence that expresses only one complete thought. A simple sentence cannot be divided into shorter sentences. Our dog is still a puppy is a simple sentence. simple sentence max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia simplicity udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf202 1. The condition or quality of being simple or plain. The instructions that came with the toy were written with simplicity. 2. The quality of being natural and sincere; honesty. The young children charmed us with their simplicity. sim ty (sim plis ) noun, plural simplicities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir simplicity pronunciation (sim plis simplify To make easier. The teacher simplified the arithmetic problem. sim fy (sim ) verb, simplified, simplifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir simplify pronunciation udPronouce Sm202 udSndDir s\s13 simply 1. In a clear or natural way. The lecturer spoke simply. 2. Without decoration; plainly. I dressed simply. 3. Merely; only. If you need help, it is simply a matter of asking. 4. To the greatest degree; absolutely. That picture is simply beautiful. sim ply (sim ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir simply pronunciation udPronouce Sf203 udSndDir s\s13 simultaneous Done, existing, or happening at the same time. Three acrobats performed simultaneous somersaults. si ous (s s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir simultaneous pronunciation udPronouce Sm203 udSndDir s\s13 udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce 1. An act that goes against a religious law. In many religions, murder is a sin. 2. Any wrong or bad act. It s a sin to be cruel to animals. Noun. To go against a religious law. They asked to be forgiven for having sinned. Verb. sin (sin) noun, plural sins; verb, sinned, sinning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sin) since udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce Sf204 1. From a particular time in the past until now. My cousin left last week and has been away ever since. 2. At some time between a particular time in the past and now. I was sick last month but have since recovered. 3. Before now; ago. Our neighbors have long since moved away. Adverb. During the time after. My parents had been gone since noon. There have been many changes in American life since 1945. Preposition. 1. During the period after. I haven t seen the twins since they graduated. 2. For the reason that; because. Since the car isn t working, we ll have to take the bus. Conjunction. since (sins) adverb; preposition; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir since pronunciation (sins) i sightseeing The act of visiting places of interest. We went sightseeing in Washington, D.C. Noun. Visiting or used for visiting places of interest. We took a sightseeing tour. The sightseeing bus was late. Adjective. sight ing (s ing) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sightseeing pronunciation udPronouce Sm192 udSndDir s\s12 enterPage leavePage enterPage definition leavePage definition leavePage definition udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce 1. Something that stands for, shows, or suggests something else. is a sign for division. I nodded as a sign that I agreed with what they said. A fever is a sign of illness. The dark clouds were a sign of an approaching storm. 2. A notice or board with writing on it that gives information. The sign said Closed on Sundays. 3. Something that warns or points out what is to come. Some people believe that breaking a mirror is a sign of bad luck. 4. A trace. There was no sign of our pet cat. 5. One of the twelve parts of the zodiac. 6. Sign language. Look up sign language for more information. Noun. 1. To write one s name on. I signed my name at the bottom of the letter. 2. To communicate using sign language. Verb. to sign off. To announce the end of broadcasting and to stop broadcasting. This radio station signs off at midnight. to sign up. To sign a written agreement in order to join an organization or group or in order to obtain something. I signed up for a pottery class. My parents signed up for some additional life insurance. sign (s n) noun, plural signs; verb, signed, signing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sign' idiom to sign off. To announce the end of broadcasting and to stop broadcasting. This radio station signs off at midnight. to sign up. To sign a written agreement in order to join an organization or group or in order to obtain something. I signed up for a pottery class. My parents signed up for some additional life insurance. pronunciation :PHYSSIZE This sign means that railroad tracks cross the road. signal udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sm193 Something that warns, directs, or informs. The red light on the dashboard is a signal that the car needs oil. A gun was fired as the signal for the race to begin. Noun. 1. To make a signal to. The people on the sinking ship signaled for help. 2. To make known by a signal or signals. A bell signals the end of the school day. Verb. Used as a signal. The signal light showed that a train was coming. Adjective. sig nal (sig l) noun, plural signals; verb, signaled, signaling; adjective.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir signalW pronunciation signature udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sm194 1. The name of a person written in his or her own handwriting. We need your signature on this petition. 2. A sign or signs at the beginning of each section of music. The signature shows the pitch, key, and time of a piece of music. sig ture (sig r) noun, plural signatures... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir signature pronunciation significance Special value or meaning; importance. The election of a new president is an event of great significance. What was the significance of that remark? sig cance (sig nif ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir significance pronunciation (sig nif udPronouce Sm195 udSndDir s\s12 significant Having special value or meaning; important. July 20, 1969, was a significant date in history because it was the day of the first moon landing. sig cant (sig nif nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir significant pronunciation (sig nif udPronouce Sf193 udSndDir s\s12 sign language A way of communicating in which gestures, especially hand motions, are used instead of speech. Sign language is used especially by the deaf. sign language :PHYSSIZE using sign language silence udSndDir s\s12 udSndEffect silence.wav udPronouce Sm196 1. A lack of sound; complete quiet. There was silence in the deep cave. 2. The condition of being or keeping quiet or silent. The audience listened in silence. Does your silence mean you agree with me? Noun. To make or keep silent. The judge banged a gavel to silence the noisy spectators. Verb. si lence (s ns) noun, plural silences; verb, silenced, silencing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silence pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE silent 1. Completely quiet; still. She crept through the silent house. 2. Not speaking, or saying little. The children remained silent during the play. He is a shy, silent boy. 3. Not spoken or expressed; not said out loud. The is silent. A silent fear filled my heart when the alarm sounded. si lent (s nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silent pronunciation udPronouce Sm197 udSndDir s\s12 silhouette udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sf194 1. A picture or drawing showing the outline of a figure or object and filled in with black or another solid color. 2. A dark outline seen against a lighter background. From our window at dusk, you can see the silhouette of the mountains against the sky. Noun. To show as a dark outline against a lighter background. The horse standing on the hill was silhouetted against the sky. Verb. sil ette (sil ) noun, plural silhouettes; verb, silhouetted, silhouetting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silhouette pronunciation ctivbTv silicon A chemical element found in rocks and sand. Silicon is used in making glass, transistors, and computer chips. si con (sil n or sil i kon ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silicon pronunciation n or sil i kon udPronouce Sf195 udSndDir s\s12 udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce 1. A soft, shiny cloth that is made from threads that are spun by silkworms. Silk is used to make scarves, ties, blouses, and many other pieces of clothing. 2. Anything that is like silk. The tassels on an ear of corn are called silk. Noun. Made of or like silk. The silk blouse was very expensive. Adjective. silk (silk) noun, plural silks; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silkG pronunciation (silk) silkworm udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sm198 A caterpillar that makes silk thread to spin its cocoon. Silkworms were originally found in China. They are raised on farms, and their silk is gathered and used to make silk cloth. silk worm (silk ) noun, plural silkworms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silkworm{ pronunciation (silk :PHYSSIZE silkworm cocoonn silky Like silk in the way it looks and feels; shiny and soft. The horse s mane was long and silky. silk y (sil ) adjective, silkier, silkiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silky pronunciation udPronouce Sf196 udSndDir s\s12 udSndDir s\s13 udPronouce The piece of wood, stone, or other material at the bottom of a door or window. sill (sil) noun, plural sills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sil) silly Without judgment or common sense; foolish. Don t be silly; you can t drive home in this snowstorm. Before the airplane was invented, some people thought that flying was a silly idea. sil ly (sil ) adjective, sillier, silliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir silly pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udPronouce Sf197 udSndDir s\s13 udEmotion giggle udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce 1. A line or surface that encloses or forms something. A triangle has three sides. The workers painted one side of the house. 2. One of the two surfaces of a piece of paper or cloth or any other flat object. One side of the coin is worn. 3. The place or space away from a central line, point, or thing. Put the chairs on the left side of the room. We live on the south side of the river. 4. The right or left part of the body of a person or animal. I got a pain in my side. 5. The area next to a person. Come stand at my side. 6. One of two opposing groups or persons. Which side won the game? He was on his friend s side during the argument. 7. A point of view or position. I want to hear your side of the story. 8. A series or group of people that have a common ancestor. I am a cousin of that senator on my mother s side. Noun. 1. At or near one side. Use the side entrance. 2. Coming from or directed toward one side. The army surprised the enemy with a side attack. 3. Less important or not the main. We will discuss the side issues later. I d like a side order of salad. Adjective. side by side. Next to each other. The twins walked down the street side by side. to side with. To agree with or support a person or group that disagrees with or opposes another person or group. Only one newspaper sided with the mayor in the disagreement with the town council. side (s d) noun, plural sides; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sideA idiom side by side. Next to each other. The twins walked down the street side by side. to side with. To agree with or support a person or group that disagrees with or opposes another person or group. Only one newspaper sided with the mayor in the disagreement with the town council. pronunciation sideline udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sf187 1. A line along each side of the playing area in certain sports. The spectators sat behind the sidelines at the tennis match. 2. Work done in addition to one s usual job. The lawyer s sideline is coaching basketball. side line (s ) noun, plural sidelines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sideline pronunciation sideshow udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sm185 A small show that is part of a larger show or entertainment. I like to see the sideshows at the circus. side show (s ) noun, plural sideshows.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sideshowU pronunciation sidestep 1. To step to one side. I had to sidestep to get out of the way of the bicycle. 2. To avoid or delay; dodge. The candidate cleverly sidestepped the newspaper reporter s questions. side step (s ) verb, sidestepped, sidestepping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sidestep pronunciation udPronouce Sm186 udSndDir s\s12 sidetrack udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sm187 A short railroad track that is connected to the main track. Noun. 1. To move a train from the main track to a sidetrack. The local train was sidetracked to let an express train pass by. 2. To turn away from what is most important; distract. I was sidetracked by the television show and didn t finish my homework. Verb. side track (s ) noun, plural sidetracks; verb, sidetracked, sidetracking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sidetrack pronunciation sidewalk udSndDir s\s12 udSndEffect sidewalk.wav udPronouce Sm188 A path by a side of a street or road where people can walk. A sidewalk is usually paved. side walk (s ) noun, plural sidewalks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sidewalkS pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE sideways 1. Toward or from one side. I have to move sideways to let you go by. 2. With one side forward. Turn that box sideways or we won t be able to fit it through the door. Adverb. Moving or directed toward one side. I gave the child a sideways glance. Adjective. side ways (s ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sideways pronunciation udPronouce Sf188 udSndDir s\s12 siege udEmotion mylist udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sf189 The surrounding of an enemy fort or position for a long time in order to cut off food and other supplies and force surrender. siege (s j) noun, plural sieges.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir siege pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist sierra udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sm189 A chain of hills or mountains with sharp peaks. There are many sierras in the western part of the United States. si ra (s ) noun, plural sierras. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sierraU pronunciation word history Word History Sierra comes from the Spanish word for Sierra refers to the jagged appearance of the mountain ridges, which look like the teeth of a saw. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE et mbc Sierra Leone A country in western Africa. Si ra Le ne (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Sierra Leone pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sm190 udSndDir s\s12 udEmotion maglass siesta udEmotion comforta udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sf190 An afternoon nap or rest. si ta (s ) noun, plural siestas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir siesta pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable sieve udEmotion mylist udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sf191 A utensil that has a bottom with many holes in it. A sieve is used for sifting or draining. sieve (siv) noun, plural sieves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sieve pronunciation (siv) max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist 1. To separate large pieces from small pieces by using a sieve. I helped sift stones out of the garden soil. 2. To put through a sieve to take out lumps or make finer. Sift the flour before measuring it. 3. To fall loosely as if through a sieve. Snow sifted through the cracks in the roof. 4. To look at closely. The police sifted the evidence carefully. sift (sift) verb, sifted, sifting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sift)_ udPronouce udSndDir s\s12 udSndDir s\s12 udSndEffect sigh.wav udPronouce 1. To make a long, deep breathing sound because of sadness, tiredness, or relief. I sighed with relief when I found my lost watch. 2. To make a sound like this. The wind sighed through the trees. Verb. The act or sound of sighing. I uttered a sigh of relief. Noun. sigh (s ) verb, sighed, sighing; noun, plural sighs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sighy pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow x :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE sight udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sm191 1. The power or ability to see. My glasses helped improve my sight. 2. The act of seeing. I recognized you at first sight. 3. The range or distance a person can see. The soldiers kept out of the enemy s sight. 4. The presence of something in the range that a person can see. The sight of the strangers frightened the baby. 5. Something that is seen or is worth seeing. The sunset was a beautiful sight. 6. Something that is unpleasant, funny, or odd to look at. You re a sight in that hat. 7. Something on a gun or other object that helps in aiming or seeing. Line up the target in the sight. Noun. To see with the eyes. The group finally sighted the cabin. Verb. Other words that sound like this are cite and site. sight (s t) noun, plural sights; verb, sighted, sighting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sight pronunciation sightless Not able to see; blind. Kangaroos are sightless at birth. sight less (s lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sightless pronunciation udPronouce Sf192 udSndDir s\s12 shrub udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sf179 A woody plant that is smaller than a tree. A shrub has many stems that branch out at or near the ground. shrub (shrub) noun, plural shrubs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrub pronunciation (shrub) shrug udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm181 To raise or draw up the shoulders to show doubt or lack of interest. Verb. The act of shrugging. Please don t answer my question with a shrug. Noun. shrug (shrug) verb, shrugged, shrugging; noun, plural shrugs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrug pronunciation (shrug) shrunk A past tense and a past participle of shrink. My sweater shrunk in the wash. Look up shrink for more information. shrunk (shrungk) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrunk pronunciation (shrungk) udPronouce Sf180 udSndDir s\s11 shrunken A past participle of shrink. The hot water had shrunken the shirt. Look up shrink for more information. shrun ken (shrung n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrunken pronunciation (shrung udPronouce Sf181 udSndDir s\s11 shudder udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sf182 To tremble suddenly from fear or cold. Strange sounds make me shudder. Verb. The act of trembling suddenly from fear or cold. The child awoke from the nightmare with a shudder. Noun. shud der (shud r) verb, shuddered, shuddering; noun, plural shudders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shudder pronunciation (shud shuffle udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm182 1. To drag the feet while walking. The tired runner shuffled around the track. Don t shuffle your feet when you walk. 2. To mix playing cards to change the order. When you play cards, you should shuffle them after each game. 3. To move from one place to another. The customer shuffled the books on the display. Verb. An act of shuffling. They walked with a shuffle. Give the cards a shuffle. Noun. shuf fle (shuf l) verb, shuffled, shuffling; noun, plural shuffles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shuffle pronunciation (shuf To keep away from deliberately; avoid on purpose. That family shuns the city. shun (shun) verb, shunned, shunning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (shun) udPronouce udSndDir s\s11 udSndDir s\s11 udSndEffect shut.wav udPronouce 1. To move something so as to block or cover up an entrance or opening; close. We shut the window because it was cold. Shut your eyes and count to ten. 2. To become closed. The door shut behind me. 3. To make or force to stay; confine. The dog was shut inside. to shut down. To stop operating or cause to stop operating, usually for a short time. The factory had to shut down because of the strike. to shut off. To stop the flow, passage or operation of. Shut the water off. to shut out. 1. To keep from entering; exclude. That building next door shuts out sunlight. 2. To prevent the opposing team from scoring in a contest. to shut up. To stop talking or cause to stop talking. Please shut up! shut (shut) verb, shut, shutting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to shut down. To stop operating or cause to stop operating, usually for a short time. The factory had to shut down because of the strike. to shut off. To stop the flow, passage or operation of. Shut the water off. to shut out. 1. To keep from entering; exclude. That building next door shuts out sunlight. 2. To prevent the opposing team from scoring in a contest. to shut up. To stop talking or cause to stop talking. Please shut up! pronunciation (shut)U SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE shutter udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sf183 1. A movable cover for a window, usually attached to the frame by hinges. Shutters are used to shut out light and to keep people from looking in. 2. The part of a camera that snaps open and shuts quickly to let light onto the film when a picture is taken. shut ter (shut r) noun, plural shutters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shutter pronunciation (shut :PHYSSIZE shuttle udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sm183 1. A device on a loom during weaving. It carries yarn back and forth through the yarn strung on the loom. 2. A train, airplane, or bus that makes short trips back and forth between two places. 3. The space shuttle. Look up space shuttle for more information. Noun. To move back and forth. That bus shuttles guests from the hotel to the airport. The doctor shuttled between the two hospitals. Verb. shut tle (shut l) noun, plural shuttles; verb, shuttled, shuttling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shuttle pronunciation (shut 1. Not comfortable around other people; bashful. The shy little child wouldn t come into the room. 2. Easily frightened; timid. Animals that live in the woods are usually too shy to get close to people. 3. Being or having less than a certain amount or not having enough; short. We are three cents shy of five dollars. Adjective. To move back or aside suddenly in fear. The horse shied at the loud noise. Verb. shy (sh ) adjective, shyer or shier, shyest or shiest; verb, shied, shying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udPronouce udSndDir s\s12 udEmotion embarras Siamese cat A breed of cat that has a long, narrow body and short hair. A Siamese cat s ears, paws, and tail are often a darker color than the rest of its body. Si mese (s or s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Siamese cat pronunciation or s udPronouce Sf184 udSndDir s\s12 udEmotion udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce 1. Suffering from a disease or having poor health; ill. My friend was sick with the flu for a week. 2. Having to do with sickness or illness. When several children were ill at camp, two rooms were set up as sick rooms. 3. Feeling nausea. The carnival ride made me sick. 4. Upset; disturbed. We were sick at having to miss the party. 5. Tired or disgusted. I bought new curtains because I was sick of the old ones. sick (sik) adjective, sicker, sickest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sik) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE dBlab"^ sickle udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sf185 A tool having a sharp, curved blade that is attached to a short handle. A sickle is used for cutting grass or grain by hand. sick le (sik l) noun, plural sickles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sickle9 pronunciation l)sayWb sickly 1. Usually or always sick. The sickly child often stayed home from school. 2. Caused by or showing sickness. The patient had a pale and sickly complexion. sick ly (sik ) adjective, sicklier, sickliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sickly pronunciation udPronouce Sf186 udSndDir s\s12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor sickness udSndDir s\s12 udPronouce Sm184 1. Illness or poor health. There has been quite a lot of sickness in our family this year. 2. A disease or illness. Chicken pox is usually a childhood sickness. sick ness (sik nis) noun, plural sicknesses.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sickness pronunciation efinz]5 shovel udSndDir s\s11 udSndEffect shovel.wav udPronouce Sm174 1. A tool or machine with a broad scoop. A shovel is used for digging and moving dirt, snow, and other loose material. 2. The amount a shovel holds. Throw a few shovels of dirt on the campfire. Noun. 1. To move or dig with a shovel. The worker shoveled dirt into the back of the truck. I shoveled a path through the snow. 2. To move or throw in large amounts. Stop shoveling food into your mouth. Verb. shov el (shuv l) noun, plural shovels; verb, shoveled, shoveling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shovel; pronunciation (shuv SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce 1. To bring to sight or view; make able to be seen. Please show your ticket at the gate. The theater showed that movie last week. 2. To be able to be seen; be in sight. The light showed through the curtains. 3. To make or be made known or clear. I showed my anger by stamping my foot. The trial will show who is lying. Your worry shows in your face. 4. To point out or lead. Show us the way to the zoo. I showed them out. 5. To explain to. The mechanic showed me how to change a tire. 6. To grant or give. The judge showed mercy in the decision. Verb. 1. Something that is seen in public; display. We went to a horse show. 2. Any program or entertainment in the theater or on radio or television. Did you see that nature show last night? 3. A display meant to attract attention or give a false impression. The older students made a show of their knowledge. The traitor fooled everyone with a show of loyalty. Noun. to show off. 1. To display in a proud or showy way. I showed off my new coat to my friends. 2. To behave in a way that calls attention to oneself. The twins love to show off at parties. to show up. 1. To reveal; expose. You showed up those frauds for what they really are. 2. To arrive; come. When do you think they ll show up? show (sh ) verb, showed, shown or showed, showing; noun, plural shows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir show- idiom to show off. 1. To display in a proud or showy way. I showed off my new coat to my friends. 2. To behave in a way that calls attention to oneself. The twins love to show off at parties. to show up. 1. To reveal; expose. You showed up those frauds for what they really are. 2. To arrive; come. When do you think they ll show up? pronunciation shower udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm175 1. A brief fall of rain. The forecast is for showers today. 2. A fall of anything in large numbers. I saw a shower of sparks when the fireworks went off. 3. A bath in which water is sprayed on a person from overhead. 4. A room or device that is used for such a bath. I was in the shower when you called. 5. A party where gifts are given to a future bride or a pregnant woman. Noun. 1. To fall or make fall in a shower. It showered all day, so I stayed home. The wedding guests showered rice on the bride and groom. 2. To bathe by taking a shower. They showered and got dressed. 3. To wet with water or another liquid. We were showered by water from the sprinkler. 4. To give freely and in large amounts. The astronauts were showered with praise. Verb. show er (shou r) noun, plural showers; verb, showered, showering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shower pronunciation (shou shown A past participle of show. We were shown many sights in Arizona. Look up show for more information. Another word that sounds like this is shone. shown (sh n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shown pronunciation udPronouce Sf171 udSndDir s\s11 show-off udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sf172 A person who behaves in a way that gets attention. show-off (sh ) noun, plural show-offs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir show-off pronunciation showy 1. Attracting attention by being bright or colorful. I bought a bunch of showy flowers. 2. Too bright or colorful; gaudy. I don t like showy clothing. show y (sh ) adjective, showier, showiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir showy pronunciation udPronouce Sf173 udSndDir s\s11 shrank A past tense of shrink. My new shirt shrank when I washed it. Look up shrink for more information. shrank (shrangk) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrank pronunciation (shrangk) udPronouce Sf174 udSndDir s\s11 shred udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm176 1. A small piece or narrow strip torn or cut off. Put shreds of paper in the puppies box. 2. A small amount; bit. There is not a shred of truth to the story. Noun. To tear or cut into small pieces or narrow strips. I shredded cabbage for the salad. Verb. shred (shred) noun, plural shreds; verb, shredded or shred, shredding.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shred pronunciation (shred) shrew udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sf175 A small animal that looks like a mouse but has a long, pointed nose. Shrews eat insects and are related to moles and hedgehogs. shrew (shr ) noun, plural shrews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrew pronunciation :PHYSSIZE shrewd Clever and sharp. The shrewd customer found a bargain. shrewd (shr d) adjective, shrewder, shrewdest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrewd pronunciation udPronouce Sm177 udSndDir s\s11 shriek udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm178 A loud, sharp cry or sound. The child let out a shriek of laughter. Noun. To utter a loud, sharp cry or sound. We all shrieked with laughter when the twins fell into the pool with all their clothes on. Verb. shriek (shr k) noun, plural shrieks; verb, shrieked, shrieking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shriek pronunciation shrill Having a sharp, high sound. The officer used a shrill whistle to direct traffic. shrill (shril) adjective, shriller, shrillest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrill pronunciation (shril) udPronouce Sf176 udSndDir s\s11 shrimp udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sf177 A sea animal that is covered with a thin shell and has a long tail. Shrimp are related to lobsters and crabs and are often used for food. shrimp (shrimp) noun, plural shrimp or shrimps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrimpO pronunciation (shrimp) :PHYSSIZE shrine udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sf178 1. A holy place for worship. A shrine often marks the tomb of a saint, contains a holy object, or is in memory of a religious person or event. 2. A place or thing that is honored and visited because it is connected with something important. The site of the great victory became a national shrine. shrine (shr n) noun, plural shrines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrine pronunciation shrink udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm179 1. To make or become smaller because of heat, cold, or wetness. That wool sweater will shrink if it s washed in hot water. 2. To draw back in fear or horror. The child shrank from the barking dog. shrink (shringk) verb, shrank or shrunk, shrunk or shrunken, shrinking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrink pronunciation (shringk) shrivel To shrink, wrinkle, or wither. The plant shriveled because it was too hot in the room. Drought shriveled the flowers. shriv el (shriv l) verb, shriveled, shriveling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shrivel pronunciation (shriv udPronouce Sm180 udSndDir s\s11 short circuit A connection that allows a flow of electric current that is not wanted or is greater than is wanted. It is usually formed by accident, as when two bare wires touch each other. short circuit SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndEffect shrtcirc.wav udSndDir s\s10 udEmotion maglass shortcoming udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf166 A fault, defect, or weakness, as in character or behavior. The habit of breaking promises is a serious shortcoming. short ing (sh ing) noun, plural shortcomings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shortcoming pronunciation shorten To make or become short or shorter. The tailor has to shorten these pants. The days shorten during fall. short en (sh n) verb, shortened, shortening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shorten pronunciation udPronouce Sf167 udSndDir s\s11 shortening Any of various fats that are used in cooking. Butter, lard, and vegetable oil are kinds of shortening. short ing (sh ning) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shortening pronunciation ning) udPronouce Sf168 udSndDir s\s11 shorthorn udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm167 A kind of cattle with short horns. Some are raised for beef, and others are raised for milk. short horn (sh ) noun, plural shorthorns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shorthorn pronunciation :PHYSSIZE shortly In a short time; soon. The doctor will see you shortly. short ly (sh ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shortly pronunciation udPronouce Sm168 udSndDir s\s11 shortsighted udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm169 1. Not thinking about, caring about, or planning for the future. We were shortsighted in bringing so little food for the long hike. 2. Not able to see distant objects clearly; nearsighted. Look up nearsighted for more information. short sight ed (sh tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shortsighted pronunciation shortstop udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm170 A baseball or softball player whose position is between second and third base. short stop (sh ) noun, plural shortstops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shortstop pronunciation udSndDir s\s11 udSndEffect shot.wav udPronouce 1. The firing of a gun or other weapon. Did you hear a shot? 2. A person who fires a gun or other weapon. That hunter is a good shot. 3. A ball or balls of metal that are fired from a gun or cannon. 4. The launching of a rocket or missile into space. We watched the moon shot on television. 5. The distance over which something can travel; range. The soldier waited to shoot until the enemy was within rifle shot. 6. An injection of medicine. I had to get a measles shot. 7. A throw or stroke in certain games. I need a few practice shots before we start the game. 8. An attempt; try. Let s give it a shot. shot (shot) noun, plural shots or shot (for definition 3). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (shot) SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE Past tense and past participle of shoot. The police officer shot the gun. Look up shoot for more information. shot (shot) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (shot) udPronouce udSndDir s\s11 should An auxiliary verb that is used in the following ways: 1. To express obligation or duty. A judge should know the law. 2. To offer advice. You should see a doctor. 3. To say that something is probable or expected. They should be here soon. 4. To express a possible condition or action. If anyone should call, take a message. should (sh d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir should pronunciation udPronouce Sm171 udSndDir s\s11 shoulder udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sf169 1. The area on either side of the body at which an arm, foreleg, or wing joins the trunk. 2. shoulders. Both shoulders plus the part of the back that lies between them. 3. The part of a shirt, dress, or other piece of clothing that covers the shoulder. I ripped my sweater at the shoulder. 4. The edge or border on either side of a road or highway. The driver pulled onto the shoulder of the road to change the flat tire. Noun. To push with the shoulder or shoulders. I shouldered my way onto the train. Verb. shoul der (sh r) noun, plural shoulders; verb, shouldered, shouldering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shoulder pronunciation shoulder blade One of two flat, triangular bones in the upper corners of the back. shoulder blade shouldn Shortened form of should not. You shouldn t play in the street. should t (sh nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shouldn pronunciation udPronouce Sm172 udSndDir s\s11 shout udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sm173 To call loudly; yell. I shouted Hello! to the people in the boat. Verb. A loud call; yell. I gave a shout when I found the lost puppy. Noun. shout (shout) verb, shouted, shouting; noun, plural shouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shout pronunciation (shout) movb shove udSndDir s\s11 udPronouce Sf170 1. To push along or forward from behind. The mechanic shoved open the door to the garage. We shoved the bed closer to the wall. 2. To push in a rude or rough way. The bully shoved the young child. Verb. A strong push. You need to give this door a shove to close it. Noun. shove (shuv) verb, shoved, shoving; noun, plural shoves.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shove pronunciation (shuv)U shock udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm164 A thick, bushy mass. We recognized you in the crowd by your shock of blond hair. shock (shok) noun, plural shocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shock pronunciation (shok) shocking Causing horror, surprise, or disgust. We heard some shocking news. shock ing (shok ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shocking pronunciation (shok ing)5 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udPronouce Sf159 udSndDir s\s10 udEmotion shocked Past tense and past participle of shoe. The blacksmith shod the horse. Look up shoe for more information. shod (shod) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (shod) udPronouce udSndDir s\s10 udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce 1. An outer covering for the foot. Shoes are usually made of leather. 2. A piece of metal curved to fit the shape of a horse s hoof; horseshoe. Noun. To provide with a shoe or shoes. The blacksmith will shoe the horse. Verb. shoe (sh ) noun, plural shoes; verb, shod, shoeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shoe pronunciation shoelace udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf160 A string or cord used to pull and hold together the sides of a shoe. shoe lace (sh ) noun, plural shoelaces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shoelace pronunciation )",""R shone A past tense and past participle of shine. The light shone in the window. Look up shine for more information. shone (sh n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shone pronunciation udPronouce Sf161 udSndDir s\s10 shook Past tense of shake. I shook my head. Look up shake for more information. shook (sh k) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shook pronunciation udPronouce Sf162 udSndDir s\s10 shoot udSndDir s\s10 udSndEffect shoot.wav udPronouce Sf163 1. To hit with a bullet, arrow, or the like. Hunters shoot deer with rifles. 2. To send forth from a weapon. I shot an arrow at the target. 3. To cause a weapon to send forth bullets, arrows, or the like; fire. Soldiers shoot cannons. The sheriff shot at the escaping outlaw. 4. To move or cause to move fast. The train shot by. The snake shot out its tongue. 5. To come forth; sprout; grow. The bean plants are shooting up from the ground. 6. To photograph or film. That movie was shot in Rome. Verb. A new or young plant or stem; sprout. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is chute. shoot (sh t) verb, shot, shooting; noun, plural shoots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shoot pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE shooting star A mass of metal or stone that falls to earth from space; meteor. Look up meteor for more information. shooting star buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce 1. A place where goods are sold. Can we go to the pet shop? 2. A place where a particular kind of work is done. The broken radio is at the repair shop. Noun. To visit stores in order to look at and buy goods. I shopped for a new coat. Verb. shop (shop) noun, plural shops; verb, shopped, shopping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shop; pronunciation (shop) shoplift To steal merchandise from a store while pretending to be a shopper there. shop lift (shop ) verb, shoplifted, shoplifting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shoplift pronunciation (shop udPronouce Sm165 udSndDir s\s10 shopping center A group of stores and other business establishments. Shopping centers are usually built in suburbs and usually have a lot of space for parking cars. shopping center :PHYSSIZE shore udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf164 1. The land along the edge of an ocean, lake, or large river. We walked along the shore. 2. Land. The sailors were glad to be back on shore after the long voyage. shore (sh r) noun, plural shores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shore pronunciation short udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf165 1. Not long or tall. The grass is cut very short. It s a short trip to the store. That was a short speech. 2. Not having or being enough. The hikers were short of food. 3. Taking less time to pronounce. The is a short vowel. Adjective. 1. In a sudden or unexpected way; suddenly. The horse stopped short, and the rider fell off. 2. Not quite up to. The golf ball stopped short of the hole. Adverb. 1. A short circuit. 2. shorts. Pants that are worn above the knee. 3. shorts. Short pants worn by men as underwear. Noun. for short. As a shortened or shorter form. A taxicab is called a cab for short. short for. A shorter form of. Phone is short for telephone. short (sh rt) adjective, shorter, shortest; adverb; noun, plural shorts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir short idiom for short. As a shortened or shorter form. A taxicab is called a cab for short. short for. A shorter form of. Phone is short for telephone. pronunciation shortage udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm166 Too small an amount or supply; lack. There is a shortage of water. short age (sh tij) noun, plural shortages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shortage pronunciation shine udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm155 1. To give or reflect light. The stars shine at night. The surface of the lake shone in the bright sunshine. 2. To be or make bright. Their faces shone with happiness. I m going to shine my shoes. 3. To do very well. You shine in arithmetic at school. Verb. 1. Light or brightness. The shine from the lamp hurts my eyes. The polished floor has a nice shine. 2. The act of polishing. Those shoes need a shine. Noun. shine (sh n) verb, shone or shined, shining; noun, plural shines.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shine pronunciation shingle udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf154 A thin piece of wood or other material. Shingles are placed in overlapping rows to cover the roofs and sometimes the walls of buildings. Noun. To cover with shingles. The workers will shingle the roof. Verb. shin gle (shing l) noun, plural shingles; verb, shingled, shingling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shingle pronunciation (shing :PHYSSIZE shiny Shining; bright. We have a shiny car. shin y (sh ) adjective, shinier, shiniest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shiny pronunciation udPronouce Sf155 udSndDir s\s10 udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce 1. A large boat that travels across deep water. 2. An airplane, airship, or spacecraft. Noun. 1. To send by ship, train, truck, or airplane. They will ship the bed by truck. 2. To go on a ship as a member of the crew. My cousin shipped as a cook. Verb. ship (ship) noun, plural ships; verb, shipped, shipping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shipg pronunciation (ship) -ship A suffix that means: 1. The state or quality of being. Friendship means the state of being a friend. 2. The art or skill of. Workmanship means the art or skill of a workman. -ship shipment udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf156 1. The shipping of goods. The farmer crops were loaded for shipment to market. 2. Something that is shipped or an amount of something that is shipped. The shipment hasn t arrived yet. Several shipments of books arrived at the library. ship ment (ship nt) noun, plural shipments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shipment! pronunciation (ship shipping udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm156 1. The act or business of sending goods by ship, train, truck, or airplane. 2. Ships. That harbor is open to the world s shipping. ship ping (ship ing) noun, plural shippings.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shippingm pronunciation (ship ing)rd shipshape udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm157 In good or proper condition. The inspector found the new house to be shipshape. Adjective. In a neat manner. Adverb. ship shape (ship ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shipshape pronunciation (ship shipwreck udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm158 1. The destruction or loss of a ship at sea. All those aboard survived the shipwreck. 2. The remains of a wrecked ship. Divers explored the shipwreck. Noun. 1. To cause to be destroyed or lost. The storm shipwrecked the boat. 2. To cause to experience the destruction or loss of a ship at sea. The sailor was shipwrecked and stranded on an island. Verb. ship wreck (ship ) noun, plural shipwrecks; verb, shipwrecked, shipwrecking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shipwreck pronunciation (ship shipyard udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm159 A place where ships are built or repaired. ship yard (ship ) noun, plural shipyards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shipyard pronunciation (ship shirk To avoid or neglect doing something that should be done. They shirked their chores and went swimming. shirk (sh rk) verb, shirked, shirking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shirk pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udPronouce Sf157 udSndDir s\s10 udEmotion frustrat shirt udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm160 A piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body. One kind of shirt has a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front. shirt (sh rt) noun, plural shirts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shirt pronunciation shiver udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf158 To shake; tremble. They shivered in the cold room. Verb. The act or instance of shivering. The story about ghosts sent shivers up my back. Noun. shiv er (shiv r) verb, shivered, shivering; noun, plural shivers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shiver pronunciation (shiv PronR. shoal udEmotion maglass udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm161 A place in a river, lake, or ocean where the water is shallow. shoal (sh l) noun, plural shoals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shoal pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass shock udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm162 1. A sudden, violent upsetting of the mind or emotions. The parents never got over the shock of their child s death. 2. A sudden, violent blow or jolt. The shock caused by the explosion broke windows in nearby buildings. 3. A feeling caused by electricity passing through the body. I felt a shock when we shook hands. 4. A serious weakening of the body caused by injury, disease, or emotional upset. A person is said to be in shock when too little blood reaches the body s tissues. Noun. 1. To disturb the mind or emotions of. My friend s rudeness shocked me. 2. To give an electric shock. Verb. shock (shok) noun, plural shocks; verb, shocked, shocking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shock pronunciation (shok)s shock udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm163 A bundle of wheat, corn, or other grain stalks propped up on end in a field to dry. shock (shok) noun, plural shocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shock pronunciation (shok)unci 1. Shortened form of she will. ll come tomorrow. 2. Shortened form of she shall. ll take care of the dog. she ll (sh l) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sf143 udSndDir shellac udSndDir udPronouce Sf144 A liquid used as a varnish on floors and furniture to protect them and make them shine. Noun. To coat with shellac. I m going to shellac the table. Verb. shel lac (sh ) noun, plural shellacs; verb, shellacked, shellacking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shellac pronunciation shellfish udSndDir udPronouce Sm151 An animal with a shell that lives in water. Shrimps, crabs, and clams are shellfish. Shellfish are not actually fish. shell fish (shel ) noun, plural shellfish or shellfishes.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shellfish pronunciation (shel :PHYSSIZE A lobster is a kind of shellfish. shelter udSndDir udPronouce Sf145 1. Something that covers or protects. The hikers used an old barn as a shelter during the thunderstorm. 2. The condition of being covered or protected. An umbrella will give you shelter from rain. 3. A place where a person or an animal who is lost or doesn t have a home can stay. The victims of the flood slept in the emergency shelter. We got our dog from the animal shelter. Noun. To give shelter to. The tent sheltered us from the rain. We sheltered the puppy. Verb. shel ter (shel r) noun, plural shelters; verb, sheltered, sheltering.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shelter pronunciation (shel shelves Plural of shelf. There are 5,000 books on the shelves of this library. Look up shelf for more information. shelves (shelvz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shelves pronunciation (shelvz)! udPronouce Sf146 udSndDir shepherd udSndDir udPronouce Sf147 A person who takes care of sheep. Noun. 1. To take care of as a shepherd. Who shepherds this flock of sheep? 2. To guide or watch over. The teacher shepherded the class through the museum. Verb. shep herd (shep rd) noun, plural shepherds; verb, shepherded, shepherding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shepherd pronunciation (shep sherbet udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce Sf148 A frozen dessert. It is made of fruit juices, water, sugar, and a small amount of egg whites or milk. sher bet (sh bit) noun, plural sherbets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sherbet pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia sheriff udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf149 The main officer responsible for enforcing the law in a county. The sheriff is also in charge of taking care of the jails. sher iff (sher if) noun, plural sheriffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sheriff pronunciation (sher 1. Shortened form of she is. s late this morning. 2. Shortened form of she has. s been doing her homework. she s (sh z) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sf150 udSndDir s\s10 Shetland pony A small pony that originally came from the Shetland Islands of Scotland. It has a rough coat and a long mane and tail. Shet land (shet SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Shetland pony pronunciation (shet udPronouce Sm152 udSndDir s\s10 shied Past tense and past participle of shy. The horse shied when it saw the snake on the trail. Look up shy for more information. shied (sh d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shied pronunciation udPronouce Sf151 udSndDir s\s10 shield udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sm153 1. A piece of armor used in olden times. It was carried on the arm to protect the body or head during a battle. 2. A person or thing that defends or protects. She stood as a shield between her little brother and the growling dog. The umbrella was a shield against the rain. 3. Something shaped like a shield. A police officer s badge is called a shield. Noun. To defend or protect. I shielded my eyes from the bright sun with my hand. Verb. shield (sh ld) noun, plural shields; verb, shielded, shielding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shield) pronunciation shift udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf152 To move or change. We helped to shift the heavy table to the other side of the room. I shifted my position in the chair. The driver of the car shifted from first gear into second gear. Verb. 1. A movement or change. The camper s sudden shift in the canoe tipped it over. 2. A group of workers, or the time that they work. My cousin works during the day shift at the factory. 3. A device that connects a set of gears to a motor; gearshift. Noun. shift (shift) verb, shifted, shifting; noun, plural shifts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shift pronunciation (shift) shilling udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce Sf153 A coin that was once used in Great Britain. Twenty shillings were equal to one pound. shil ling (shil ing) noun, plural shillings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shilling pronunciation (shil shimmer To shine with a faint, flickering light; glimmer. The lake shimmered in the moonlight. shim mer (shim r) verb, shimmered, shimmering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shimmer pronunciation (shim udPronouce Sm154 udSndDir s\s10 udSndDir s\s10 udPronouce The front part of the leg from the knee to the ankle. Noun. To climb by using the arms and legs. I like to shin up trees. Verb. shin (shin) noun, plural shins; verb, shinned, shinning.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (shin) shave udSndDir udSndEffect shave.wav udPronouce Sm145 1. To remove hair or remove hair from with a razor. My cousin shaves with an electric razor. Do you plan to shave your beard off? The barber shaved the customer. 2. To cut off in thin strips. The carpenter shaved the board with a plane. Verb. The removing of hair with a razor. You can go to the barber for a shave. Noun. shave (sh v) verb, shaved, shaved or shaven, shaving; noun, plural shaves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shave pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE shaving udSndDir udPronouce Sf136 A thin piece or slice. The floor of the workshop was covered with wood shavings. shav ing (sh ving) noun, plural shavings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shaving pronunciation ving) shawl udSndDir udPronouce Sf137 A piece of cloth that is worn over the shoulders or head. shawl (sh l) noun, plural shawls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shawl pronunciation l)SnR udSndDir udPronouce A female person or animal that is being talked about. Betty told us that she would come to our party. Pronoun. A female person or animal. Is the puppy a she or a he? Noun. she (sh ) pronoun; noun, plural shes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation shear 1. To cut or clip with shears or scissors. Please shear the hedge. 2. To cut or cut off; remove. The farmer sheared wool from the sheep. The side of the building was sheared off by the explosion. Another word that sounds like this is sheer. shear (sh r) verb, sheared, sheared or shorn, shearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shear pronunciation udPronouce Sm146 udSndDir shears A cutting instrument like scissors. There are shears for cutting grass and cutting metal. shears (sh rz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shears pronunciation udPronouce Sf138 udSndDir sheath udSndDir udPronouce Sf139 A case for the blade of a sword, dagger, or similar weapon; scabbard. sheath (sh th) noun, plural sheaths (sh thz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sheath pronunciation thatR 1. Shortened form of she had. d better do her homework. 2. Shortened form of she would. d come if she could. she d (sh d) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Sf140 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A small building used for storing or sheltering things. shed (shed) noun, plural sheds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (shed) 1. To let fall or cause to flow. I shed a few tears when we moved away. 2. To lose or drop. A dog sheds hair. Many trees shed their leaves in the fall. 3. To send out. The moon shed little light last night because it was just a crescent. shed (shed) verb, shed, shedding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (shed) udPronouce udSndDir sheep udSndDir udPronouce Sf141 1. An animal with a thick, heavy coat that is raised on farms for its wool and meat. 2. Any of several less common kinds of sheep that live wild in mountain regions. 3. A person who follows the ideas or actions of another person without thinking. sheep (sh p) noun, plural sheep. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sheep pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sheer udSndDir udPronouce Sm147 1. So thin that one can see through it; very fine and thin. The window has sheer curtains. 2. Total; utter. This is sheer nonsense! 3. Steep. There is a sheer drop of 400 feet from the edge of the cliff. Another word that sounds like this is shear. sheer (sh r) adjective, sheerer, sheerest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sheer pronunciation sheet udSndDir udPronouce Sf142 1. A large piece of cotton, linen, or other cloth. It is used to cover a bed. 2. A thin, broad piece or surface of something. We bought four sheets of plywood. A sheet of ice covered the sidewalk. sheet (sh t) noun, plural sheets.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sheet pronunciation sheik udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Sm148 A leader or chief of an Arab clan, tribe, or village. sheik (sh k or sh k) noun, plural sheiks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sheik pronunciation k or sh buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist shelf udSndDir udPronouce Sm149 1. A thin piece of wood, metal, or other material fastened to a wall or frame. It is used to hold books, dishes, and other things. 2. Anything like a shelf. The ship was stuck on an underwater shelf of sand. shelf (shelf) noun, plural shelves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shelf pronunciation (shelf) shell udSndDir udPronouce Sm150 1. A hard outer covering. A shell helps protect what it holds inside. Turtles, snails, eggs and nuts have shells. 2. Something like a shell. I filled the pasta shells with cheese. The framework of a building is called a shell. 3. A case of metal or cardboard filled with explosives or bits of metal. It is fired from a cannon or gun. Noun. 1. To take something out of its shell. Will you help by shelling the peanuts for the party? 2. To bombard with shells. The army shelled the city. Verb. shell (shel) noun, plural shells; verb, shelled, shelling.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shell pronunciation (shel)l shaft udSndDir udPronouce Sf125 1. A long, thin part connected to the head of an arrow or spear, or the entire arrow or spear. 2. The long handle of a hammer, golf club, hockey stick, or the like. 3. A bar in a machine that supports parts or carries motion to other parts. 4. A ray or beam. Shafts of light came through the window. 5. A deep passage that goes straight down. An elevator goes up and down an elevator shaft. shaft (shaft) noun, plural shafts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shaft pronunciation (shaft) shaggy 1. Covered with long, rough hair or something like hair. The dog is large and shaggy. 2. Long, bushy, and rough. That person s hair is very shaggy. shag gy (shag ) adjective, shaggier, shaggiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shaggy pronunciation (shag a shaggy dog :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Sf126 udSndDir shake udSndDir udPronouce Sm140 1. To move quickly up and down, back and forth, or from side to side. Shake the bottle to mix the salad dressing. The house shakes when the trains go by. 2. To remove or throw by moving up and down or from side to side. The dog shook the water from its coat. 3. To tremble or cause to tremble. The cold wind made me shake. 4. To weaken. Nothing will shake our friendship. 5. To upset. The news has shaken us. Verb. The act of shaking. The child scared the dog away with a shake of a big stick. Noun. to shake hands. To clasp another s hand, as in greeting or agreement. to shake up. To disturb mentally or physically; shock. The argument I had with my best friend shook me up. shake (sh k) verb, shook, shaken, shaking; noun, plural shakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shake idiom to shake hands. To clasp another s hand, as in greeting or agreement. to shake up. To disturb mentally or physically; shock. The argument I had with my best friend shook me up. pronunciation shaky 1. Trembling; shaking. The frightened person answered in a shaky voice. 2. Not firm; unsound. The old bridge is shaky. shak y (sh ) adjective, shakier, shakiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shaky pronunciation udPronouce Sf127 udSndDir shale A rock formed from mud that has hardened. Shale is found in thin layers. shale (sh l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shale pronunciation udPronouce Sf128 udSndDir shall An auxiliary verb that is used in the following ways: 1. To express future actions and conditions. I shall be happy to see you. 2. To express a requirement. You shall do as I say. 3. To ask a question that extends an invitation or offers a suggestion. Shall we dance? Shall we go for a walk? shall (shal) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shall pronunciation (shal)K max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Sf129 udSndDir udEmotion shallow udSndDir udPronouce Sf130 Not deep. The water in the pond is shallow. Adjective. shallows. A shallow part of a body of water. They waded in the shallows of the stream. Noun. This word can be used with a singular or plural verb. shal low (shal ) adjective, shallower, shallowest; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shallow pronunciation (shal shame 1. A painful feeling caused by having done something wrong or foolish. He felt shame for having cheated. 2. Dishonor; disgrace. Her arrest for robbery brought shame to her family. 3. A thing to be sorry for. It is a shame that our team lost. Noun. 1. To cause to feel shame. I was shamed by my foolish mistake. 2. To force by causing shame or the fear of shame. Did your friends shame you into helping them? Verb. shame (sh m) noun; verb, shamed, shaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shame pronunciation udPronouce Sm141 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor shampoo udSndDir udPronouce Sf131 To wash hair, rugs, or furniture coverings with a special soap. I shampoo my hair twice a week. Verb. 1. A special soap used to wash hair, rugs, or furniture coverings. 2. An act of washing with shampoo. Give the dog a shampoo. Noun. sham poo (sham p ) verb, shampooed, shampooing; noun, plural shampoos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shampoo pronunciation (sham p shamrock udSndDir udPronouce Sf132 A leaf with three parts or leaflets that is an emblem of Ireland. A clover leaf with three leaflets is a shamrock. sham rock (sham ) noun, plural shamrocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shamrock7 pronunciation (sham shape udSndDir udPronouce Sm142 1. Form; figure. All circles have the same shape. A lion has a different shape from a bear. This jar has the shape of a pumpkin. 2. Condition. The runner was in bad shape after the fall. 3. Regular, proper, or good form or condition. Get your room in shape. My parents exercise to keep in shape. Noun. 1. To give form to; mold. I shaped the wire into the figure of a dog. A baker shapes dough into loaves. 2. To change the form of. The tailor can shape this jacket to fit you better. Verb. shape (sh p) noun, plural shapes; verb, shaped, shaping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shape pronunciation p)33RK share udSndDir udPronouce Sm143 1. The part that is given or belongs to one person. Each of us will do a share of the work on this project. Did you eat my share of the orange? 2. One of the equal parts into which the ownership of a company or business is divided. Each partner owns ten shares of stock in the company. Noun. 1. To use with another or others. Two of us shared a tent. 2. To divide into portions and give to others as well as to oneself. I shared my sandwich. 3. To have a share; take part. We all shared in the fun. Verb. share (sh r) noun, plural shares; verb, shared, sharing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir share pronunciation r)R;F shark udSndDir udPronouce Sf133 A fish that lives in the sea. A shark has gray scales, a skeleton made of cartilage, and a large mouth with sharp teeth. Sharks eat other fish, and some kinds of sharks will attack people. shark (sh rk) noun, plural sharks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shark pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sharp udSndDir udPronouce Sm144 1. Having an edge or point that cuts or pierces easily. That knife has a sharp blade. A needle has a sharp point. 2. Having a pointed end; not rounded. That mountain has a sharp peak. This table has sharp edges. 3. Harsh or biting. The strong cheese had a sharp taste. The winter wind is very sharp. 4. Having a sudden change in direction. The road ahead has a sharp curve. 5. Clear. Your camera takes sharp pictures. 6. Watchful; alert. Keep a sharp lookout. The dog has sharp ears. 7. Quick and strong. The falling book gave me a sharp blow on the head. Adjective. 1. At the moment that is mentioned and not any other. We must leave at ten o clock sharp. 2. In a sharp manner. Look sharp or you will miss the turn. Adverb. 1. A tone or note in music that is one half note above its natural pitch. 2. A symbol ( ) that shows this tone or note. Noun. sharp (sh rp) adjective, sharper, sharpest; adverb; noun, plural sharps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sharp pronunciation sharpen To make or become sharp. Sharpen the knife. My vision sharpened when I got my new glasses. sharp en (sh n) verb, sharpened, sharpening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sharpen pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Sf134 udSndEffect sharpen.wav udSndDir shatter 1. To break into pieces. The glass shattered when I dropped it. The ball shattered the window. 2. To destroy completely or damage very much; ruin. The storm shattered our hopes of going sailing. shat ter (shat r) verb, shattered, shattering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shatter pronunciation (shat udPronouce Sf135 udSndDir seventieth udSndDir udPronouce Sf119 Next after the sixty-ninth. Adjective, noun. One of seventy equal parts; 1/70. Noun. sev eth (sev ith) adjective; noun, plural seventieths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seventieth pronunciation ith) seventy udSndDir udPronouce Sf120 Seven times ten; 70. sev ty (sev ) noun, plural seventies; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seventy pronunciation several More than two, but not many. We saw several of our friends at the parade. sev al (sev l or sev l) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir several pronunciation l or sev udPronouce Sf121 udSndDir severe 1. Very strict; harsh. The dictator established many severe laws. 2. Dangerous; serious. The soldier had a severe wound. 3. Causing great difficulty or suffering; violent or sharp. A severe storm is expected. se vere (s ) adjective, severer, severest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir severe pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Sm135 udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor To make, fasten, or close things with a needle and thread. A person can sew by hand or with a sewing machine. I sew clothes as a hobby. Sew the button on your shirt. The doctor sewed up the wound on my leg. Other words that sound like this are so and sow. sew (s ) verb, sewed, sewed or sewn, sewing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir sewage Waste that is carried off from sinks, toilets, and other devices in houses and factories by sewers and drains. sew age (s ij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sewage pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Sf122 udSndDir udEmotion disguste sewer udSndDir udPronouce Sm136 A pipe or channel under the ground for carrying off waste from sinks, toilets, and other devices in houses and factories. sew er (s r) noun, plural sewers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sewer pronunciation sewing machine A machine for sewing things. Most sewing machines are run by electric motors. sewing machine :PHYSSIZE A past participle of sew. The tailor has sewn the rip in my coat. Look up sew for more information. Another word that sounds like this is sown. sewn (s n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the two divisions, male and female, that people and most other living things are divided into. 2. The fact or character of being male or female. The club is open to all children, regardless of sex. sex (seks) noun, plural sexes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (seks)RZ shabby 1. Worn-out and faded. The beggar wore a shabby coat. 2. Mean or unfair. It s cruel and shabby to make fun of other people. shab by (shab ) adjective, shabbier, shabbiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shabby pronunciation (shab udPronouce Sm137 udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion shack udSndDir udPronouce Sm138 A small, roughly built hut or cabin. shack (shak) noun, plural shacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shack pronunciation (shak)ciatR:| udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A fish related to the herring. Shad are caught to be used as food. They live along the coasts of Europe and North America and swim up freshwater rivers to lay their eggs. shad (shad) noun, plural shad or shads.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (shad) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass shade udSndDir udPronouce Sf123 1. A place sheltered from the sun; place darker than the area around it. They rested in the shade of a tree. 2. Something that shuts out or reduces light. Please lower the shades on the living room windows. We bought a new shade for the lamp. 3. A particular variety of a color. The pants are a light shade of green. 4. A small amount or difference. You are a shade taller than your friend. The word has many shades of meaning. Noun. 1. To shelter from heat or light. The umbrella shaded us from the sun. 2. To mark with different amounts of darkness. The artist shaded the faces in the painting. Verb. shade (sh d) noun, plural shades; verb, shaded, shading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shade pronunciation shadow udSndDir udPronouce Sf124 1. A dark area or figure made when rays of light are blocked by a person or thing. The child cast a shadow. 2. A slight amount; suggestion. There is not a shadow of a doubt that they are lying. Noun. To follow and watch another person closely and secretly. The detective shadowed the suspected criminal. Verb. shad ow (shad ) noun, plural shadows; verb, shadowed, shadowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shadow pronunciation (shad shady 1. Full of or giving shade. We sat in a shady part of the yard. A big shady tree is next to the house. 2. Not completely honest. The dishonest manager tried to carry out a shady business deal. shad y (sh ) adjective, shadier, shadiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir shady pronunciation udPronouce Sm139 udSndDir serpent udSndDir udPronouce Sf110 A snake. ser pent (s nt) noun, plural serpents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir serpent pronunciation nt)WoR serum udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Sf111 1. A thin, clear liquid that separates from blood when a clot forms. 2. The serum of an animal that has already had a disease and is now immune to it. This serum can be taken from the animal and used to protect humans and other animals from getting the disease. se rum (s m) noun, plural serums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir serum pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt servant udSndDir udPronouce Sm130 A person hired to work for the comfort or protection of others. Employees in a household are servants. Mail carriers and mayors are public servants. serv ant (s nt) noun, plural servants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir servant pronunciation nt)at iR serve udSndDir udPronouce Sf112 1. To set food before; place food on a table. The waiter served us quickly. I helped serve dinner. 2. To supply enough for. That stew will serve ten people. 3. To be a servant to; do certain duties for; work. The butler served the family for many years. 4. To spend or work for a period of time. The thief had to serve five years in jail. The sailor served in the navy. 5. To be used. This sofa can serve as a bed. 6. To be of use or help to. This airport serves many people. The senator thanked them for serving their country. 7. In some games, to hit a ball in order to begin playing. 8. To give; present. The driver was served with a summons. Verb. In some games, the act of hitting a ball in order to begin playing. The tennis player s serve was good. Noun. to serve one right. To be just what one deserves. It served them right to fail the test since they tried to cheat. serve (s rv) verb, served, serving; noun, plural serves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir serve idiom to serve one right. To be just what one deserves. It served them right to fail the test since they tried to cheat. pronunciation service udSndDir udPronouce Sf113 1. A helpful act; useful work. Our neighbor spends much time in service to the poor. The sick patient needs the services of a doctor. 2. Employment as a servant. The maid and butler have been in the service of the family for many years. 3. Use or help. How may I be of service to you? said the salesperson. 4. A system or way of giving something needed or requested by a person or people. Mail service is good in our town. The service in this restaurant is slow today. 5. A branch of the armed forces. My cousin spent three years in the service. 6. A branch or department of a government. The diplomat works in the foreign service. 7. A religious ceremony. The wedding service lasted an hour. 8. The act of repairing or keeping ready for use. The old car needed service. 9. A set of things needed for use while eating. This china service is for eight people. Noun. To make or keep ready for use. The mechanic serviced the car. Verb. serv ice (s vis) noun, plural services; verb, serviced, servicing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir service pronunciation service station A place to buy gasoline, oil, and other things necessary for the operation of cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles. Service stations also provide repairs. service station SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect servstat.wav udSndDir session udSndDir udPronouce Sf114 1. A meeting of a group, such as a court or legislature. We attended a session of the Supreme Court. 2. A series of such meetings. This session of Congress ends today. 3. A time or period when students attend classes at a school or college. in session. Meeting. Court is now in session. Classes won t be in session until after the holidays. ses sion (sesh n) noun, plural sessions.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir session idiom in session. Meeting. Court is now in session. Classes won t be in session until after the holidays. pronunciation (sesh udSndDir udPronouce 1. To place; put. Set your books on the table. The child set the toy horse on its feet. 2. To put in a useful or the correct order; arrange; fix. Please set the table. Set your watch by the clock. The doctor set my broken arm. 3. To cause to be or become; put in some condition. We set our pet mouse free. Set the logs on fire. 4. To begin; start. I set to work on my report. 5. To fix or establish. Have they set a date for the party? 6. To achieve or provide. The runner set a new record. 7. To go down below the horizon. The sun will set in an hour. 8. To become firm or hard. This glue sets in five minutes. Verb. 1. Fixed or decided. Most games have set rules. 2. Stubborn about changing. My mind is set. 3. Ready; prepared. We are all set to leave. Adjective. 1. A group of things or persons. We have a new set of dishes. 2. A device for sending out or receiving by radio, television, telephone, or telegraph. The television set broke. 3. The scenery for a play or motion picture. 4. One group of games in tennis. Noun. to set aside. To keep available or save for a special use or reason. I set aside an hour each day to practice playing the drums. Set aside a little money each week. to set forth. 1. To make known; state; declare. The speakers set forth their ideas. 2. To start to go, as on a journey. The pioneers set forth on their journey. to set in. To begin. Fall set in early. to set off. 1. To make more prominent by contrast. Dark hair sets off a fair complexion. 2. To start to go or to begin. We ll set off for the beach in an hour. 3. To explode. We set off fireworks. to set out. To begin a trip. The ship set out for Australia yesterday. to set up. 1. To assemble, erect, or prepare for use. The scout set up a tent. 2. To establish; found. We set up a car wash. set (set) verb, set, setting; adjective; noun, plural sets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to set aside. To keep available or save for a special use or reason. I set aside an hour each day to practice playing the drums. Set aside a little money each week. to set forth. 1. To make known; state; declare. The speakers set forth their ideas. 2. To start to go, as on a journey. The pioneers set forth on their journey. to set in. To begin. Fall set in early. to set off. 1. To make more prominent by contrast. Dark hair sets off a fair complexion. 2. To start to go or to begin. We ll set off for the beach in an hour. 3. To explode. We set off fireworks. to set out. To begin a trip. The ship set out for Australia yesterday. to set up. 1. To assemble, erect, or prepare for use. The scout set up a tent. 2. To establish; found. We set up a car wash. pronunciation (set) setter udSndDir udPronouce Sf115 One of several breeds of hunting dogs that crouch in a set position when they find game. A setter has large, drooping ears and a long, silky coat. set ter (set r) noun, plural setters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir setterO pronunciation :PHYSSIZE settle udSndDir udPronouce Sm131 1. To agree about something; decide. The two children could not settle their argument. 2. To come to rest. The bird settled on the branch. 3. To make a home in a place. We decided to settle in a small town. 4. To sink. The pebble settled to the bottom of the pond. 5. To make calm. The medicine settled my stomach. to settle down. 1. To become calm or quiet. The class settled down quickly after recess. 2. To devote effort and attention. After dinner I settled down to two hours of studying. set tle (set l) verb, settled, settling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir settle idiom to settle down.1. To become calm or quiet. The class settled down quickly after recess. 2. To devote effort and attention. After dinner I settled down to two hours of studying. pronunciation settlement udSndDir udPronouce Sm132 1. The act of settling or the condition of being settled. The settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, took place in 1607. 2. A small village or group of houses. During the 1800s, pioneers built many settlements in the American West. 3. A colony. Part of Canada was once a French settlement. set ment (set nt) noun, plural settlements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir settlementM pronunciation WoRIj settler udSndDir udPronouce Sm133 A person who settles in a new land or country. The first European settlers of Florida were from Spain. set tler (set r) noun, plural settlers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir settler pronunciation seven udSndDir udPronouce Sf116 One more than six; 7. sev en (sev n) noun, plural sevens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seven pronunciation seventeen udSndDir udPronouce Sf117 Seven more than ten; 17. sev teen (sev ) noun, plural seventeens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seventeen pronunciation seventeenth udSndDir udPronouce Sm134 Next after the sixteenth. Adjective, noun. One of seventeen equal parts; 1/17. Noun. sev teenth (sev ) adjective; noun, plural seventeenths.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seventeenth pronunciation seventh udSndDir udPronouce Sf118 Next after the sixth. Adjective, noun. One of seven equal parts; 1/7. Noun. sev enth (sev nth) adjective; noun, plural sevenths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seventh pronunciation nth)~ sentimental Having or showing tender feeling. The couple in the movie sang a sentimental song. sen tal (sen l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sentimental pronunciation udPronouce Sf102 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati udEmotion flirtati sentry udSndDir udPronouce Sm124 A person stationed to keep watch and warn others of danger; guard. A sentry guarded the palace twenty-four hours a day. sen try (sen ) noun, plural sentries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sentryK pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sepal udSndDir udPronouce Sm125 One of a ring of parts shaped like leaves that lies at the base of a flower. Sepals are usually green. They cover and protect the flower when it is a bud and fold back from the flower when it blooms. se pal (s l) noun, plural sepals.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sepal pronunciation l)nUP separate udSndDir udPronouce Sm126 1. To keep apart; divide. A fence separates our yard from theirs. 2. To set apart; place apart. We separated the old books from the new ones. 3. To go in different directions; part. The two friends separated and went home for dinner. Verb. Set apart; not joined. The twins have separate rooms. Adjective. sep rate (sep for verb; sep r it or sep rit for adjective) verb, separated, separating; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir separate3 pronunciation for verb; sep r it or sep rit for adjective) separation udSndDir udPronouce Sf103 1. The act of separating things. The recipe called for the separation of the egg s white and yolk. 2. The condition of being separated. The friends were happy to see each other again after a year s separation. sep tion (sep n) noun, plural separations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir separation pronunciation Sept. An abbreviation for September. Sept. September The ninth month of the year. September has thirty days. Sep ber (sep tem r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Sf104 September pronunciation (sep tem word history Word History September comes from the Latin word for seven. The early Roman calendar began with March, making September the seventh month. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir sequence udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Sm127 1. The coming of one thing after another in a fixed order. Winter, spring, summer, and fall follow each other in sequence. 2. A series of things that are related in some way. This sequence of photos shows how the explosion happened. se quence (s ns) noun, plural sequences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sequence pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist sequoia udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Sf105 A huge evergreen tree. It has thick, reddish brown bark, sharply pointed leaves, and hard cones that stay on the tree for years. Sequoias grow in California. se a (si kwoi ) noun, plural sequoias.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sequoia pronunciation (si kwoi :PHYSSIZE leaves and cone buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass serene Calm and peaceful; quiet. The lake was serene after the storm had passed. se rene (s ) adjective, serener, serenest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir serene pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce Sm128 udSndDir udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce In olden times, a person who was like a slave. Serfs were forced to stay on the land where they lived and were sold along with the land. Another word that sounds like this is surf. serf (s rf) noun, plural serfs.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir serf{ pronunciation sergeant udSndDir udPronouce Sf106 1. An army or marine officer who ranks below a lieutenant but above a corporal. 2. An air force enlisted person who ranks above an airman. ser geant (s nt) noun, plural sergeants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sergeantw pronunciation serial udSndDir udPronouce Sf107 A long story divided into parts. The parts are presented on television or radio or published in a magazine or newspaper at scheduled times. Another word that sounds like this is cereal. se al (s l) noun, plural serials. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir serial pronunciation series udSndDir udPronouce Sf108 A number of similar things coming one after another. The famous explorer gave a series of talks at the school. I like to watch that nature series on television. se ries (s z) noun, plural series.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seriesw pronunciation serious 1. Having a thoughtful, solemn manner; grave. The judge is a serious person. 2. Not joking; sincere. Were you serious about taking piano lessons? 3. Important. Failing in school is a serious matter. 4. Dangerous. Cancer is a serious illness. se ous (s s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir serious pronunciation udPronouce Sf109 udSndDir sermon udSndDir udPronouce Sm129 1. A public talk about religion or morals. A sermon is given by a member of the clergy. 2. Any serious talk. The parents gave their child a sermon about sharing. ser mon (sur n) noun, plural sermons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sermon pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To cause to go from one place to another. Do you send birthday cards to your friends? The batter sent the ball into left field. 2. To cause to go, come, or be. The soft music sent me to sleep. Send a reply to the letter right away. to send for. 1. To ask someone to come; summon. Did you send for the police? 2. To ask that something be brought or sent. We sent for a free booklet. send (send) verb, sent, sending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to send for. 1. To ask someone to come; summon. Did you send for the police? 2. To ask that something be brought or sent. We sent for a free booklet. pronunciation (send) Senegal A country in western Africa. Sen gal (sen or sen ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Senegal pronunciation or sen buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Sm116 udSndDir udEmotion maglass senior udSndDir udPronouce Sm117 1. The older of two. Senior is used after the name of a father whose son has the same name. William Lawrence, Senior, is the father of William Lawrence, Junior. 2. Higher in rank, longer in service, or older in age. A general is a senior officer. Our senator is a senior member of Congress. 3. Of or having to do with the last year of high school or college. Next year I will be a senior in high school. Adjective. 1. A person who is older than another or higher in rank than another. My sister is my senior by five years. 2. A student who is in the last year of high school or college. Noun. sen ior (s r) adjective; noun, plural seniors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir senior pronunciation senior citizen An elderly person, especially one who is over 65 years of age and has retired. My grandparents are senior citizens. senior citizen udSndDir udPronouce Sm118 The Spanish title for a man. se or (sen y ) noun, plural se ores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sen y udSndDir udPronouce Sm119 The Spanish title for a married woman or for a widow. se ra (sen y ) noun, plural se oras. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sen y orita udSndDir udPronouce Sm120 The Spanish title for a girl or unmarried woman. se ta (sen ) noun, plural se oritas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orita pronunciation sensation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The power or ability to see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. 2. A condition of being aware; feeling. The little children felt a sensation of fear when they saw the big dog. 3. Great excitement; strong feeling. The news caused a sensation. 4. A person or thing that causes great excitement or interest. The new invention was a sensation. sen tion (sen s n) noun, plural sensations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sensation pronunciation (sen s sensational Causing or meant to cause great excitement or strong feeling. The football player made a sensational catch. That magazine publishes sensational stories. sen al (sen s l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sensational pronunciation (sen s buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce Sm121 udSndDir udEmotion enthusia sense udSndDir udPronouce 1. A power of a living being to know about its surroundings and about changes in its own body. Sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch are the five senses. 2. Feeling. I had a sense of failure after losing the race. 3. Understanding or appreciation. You have a good sense of humor. 4. Intelligence; good judgment. The puppy hasn t sense enough to come in out of the rain. 5. Use; reason. What is the sense of keeping that old radio if it doesn t work? 6. Meaning. The word has many different senses. To feel; understand. We could sense that you were glad to be home. Verb. to make sense. To have a clear meaning; be reasonable, logical, or understandable. This paragraph doesn t make sense to me. sense (sens) noun, plural senses; verb, sensed, sensing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sense idiom to make sense. To have a clear meaning; be reasonable, logical, or understandable. This paragraph doesn t make sense to me. pronunciation (sens) sense organ An organ in the body that takes in information from its surroundings. In humans, the eyes, ears, nose, taste buds, and skin are sense organs. sense organ sensible Having or showing good sense; wise. It is sensible to look both ways before crossing the street. sen ble (sen l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sensible pronunciation udPronouce Sf100 udSndDir sensitive 1. Easily affected or hurt. A baby s skin is very sensitive. A sensitive person can become very upset if criticized. 2. Having deep feelings; very aware. A poet must be a sensitive person. 3. Able to react to a certain thing or condition. The film in a camera is very sensitive to light. sen tive (sen si tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sensitive pronunciation si tiv) udPronouce Sm122 udSndDir Past tense and past participle of send. I sent a package to my grandparents and they received it a week later. Look up send for more information. Other words that sound like this are cent and scent. sent (sent) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sent) udPronouce udSndDir sentence udSndDir udPronouce Sm123 1. A group of words that gives a complete thought. A sentence states something or asks a question. The dog and cat is not a sentence. The dog and cat are fighting is a sentence. 2. A punishment for crime set by a court. The judge gave the thief a sentence of three years in the state prison. Noun. To set the punishment of. The judge sentenced them to thirty days in jail for refusing to pay their parking fines. Verb. sen tence (sen ns) noun, plural sentences; verb, sentenced, sentencing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sentence pronunciation ns)ng oR sentiment udSndDir udPronouce Sf101 Feeling or emotion. There is much sentiment in our town against closing the park on Sundays. sen ment (sen nt) noun, plural sentiments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sentiment pronunciation self-confidence Faith in one s own ability or worth. The pitcher s self-confidence inspired the rest of the softball team. self-con dence (self ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir self-confidence pronunciation (self udPronouce udSndDir max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udemotion proud self-conscious Too concerned about what other people think of one s appearance, thoughts, or actions. The self-conscious student had difficulty speaking to the class. self-con scious (self s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir self-conscious pronunciation (self buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion embarras self-control Control over one s own emotions and actions. When I hurt myself, it took a lot of self-control to keep from crying. self-con trol (self ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir self-control pronunciation (self udPronouce Sm108 udSndDir selfish Thinking only of oneself; not thinking of others. A selfish person is not interested in the wishes and feelings of other people. self ish (sel fish) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir selfish pronunciation fish)a buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Sm109 udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor self-respect Proper regard for one s own worth or importance; respect for oneself. Anyone with self-respect would defy a bully. self-re spect (self ri spekt ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir self-respect pronunciation (self ri spekt udPronouce Sm110 udSndDir max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udemotion proud 1. To give something in return for money. We sold the old bicycle for twenty-five dollars. 2. To deal in. That store sells shoes. 3. To be offered for sale. This candy sells for twenty-five cents. Another word that sounds like this is cell. sell (sel) verb, sold, selling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sel) udPronouce udSndDir selves Plural of self. The dog and cat don t seem to be their usual selves today. Look up self for more information. selves (selvz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir selves pronunciation (selvz) udPronouce udSndDir semaphore udSndDir udPronouce A post with lights or flags on movable arms, used to give signals to railroad trains. sem phore (sem ) noun, plural semaphores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir semaphore pronunciation :PHYSSIZE These semaphore signals mean stop, slow, and go ahead. semester udSndDir udPronouce Sm111 One of two terms into which a school or college year may be divided. se ter (si mes r) noun, plural semesters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir semester pronunciation (si mes semicircle udSndDir udPronouce Half a circle. The children sat in a semicircle around the campfire. sem cle (sem l) noun, plural semicircles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir semicircle1 pronunciation semicolon udSndDir udPronouce Sm112 A punctuation mark (;) that is used to separate parts of a sentence. A semicolon marks a greater separation than a comma does. sem lon (sem n) noun, plural semicolons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir semicolon pronunciation semifinal udSndDir udPronouce Sm113 A game or match that comes right before the final one in a series. Our team made it to the semifinal. Noun. Coming right before the final game or match in a series. We played in the semifinal game. Adjective. sem nal (sem l) noun, plural semifinals; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir semifinal pronunciation seminary udSndDir udPronouce Sm114 A school that trains students to be priests, ministers, or rabbis. sem y (sem ) noun, plural seminaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seminary pronunciation saR&" Seminole udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Sm115 A member of a tribe of American Indians that settled in Florida. Many of the Seminole now live in Oklahoma. Sem nole (sem ) noun, plural Seminole or Seminoles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Seminole{ pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass senate udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the branches of an assembly that makes laws. The legislatures of most states of the United States have senates. 2. Senate. One of the branches of the United States Congress. sen ate (sen it) noun, plural senates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir senate pronunciation word history Word History The word senate comes from a Latin word that means old man. In Rome, the government council known as the senate was made up of the heads of noble families, who were old men. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE senator udSndDir udPronouce A member of a senate. sen tor (sen r) noun, plural senators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir senator pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To try to find; go in search of. The police were seeking a stolen car. 2. To try. Every candidate in the election will seek to win. 3. To try to get; ask for. The victims of the flood sought help. seek (s k) verb, sought, seeking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. To appear to be. The dark clouds make it seem later than it really is. That book seems easy to read. 2. To appear to oneself. I seem to have forgotten your name. Another word that sounds like this is seam. seem (s m) verb, seemed, seeming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Past participle of see. I have not seen that movie yet. Look up see for more information. Another word that sounds like this is scene. seen (s n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir To flow or spread slowly. Water seeped into the ground after the rain. seep (s p) verb, seeped, seeping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir seesaw udSndDir udPronouce Sm103 A device used for play. It is made of a long board with a support in the middle. When a person sits on each end of the board, one end goes up as the other end goes down. Noun 1. To move up and down on a seesaw. 2. To move or act up and down or back and forth. The small boat seesawed in the waves. Verb. see saw (s ) noun, plural seesaws; verb, seesawed, seesawing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seesaws pronunciation segment udSndDir udPronouce One of the parts into which a whole is or can be divided; section. You can separate the segments of a grapefruit with your fingers. I cut the string into segments. seg ment (seg nt) noun, plural segments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir segment pronunciation segregation The practice of setting one racial group apart from another. There are laws against the segregation of black children and white children in the public schools. seg tion (seg n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir segregation pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Sm104 udSndDir udEmotion mylist seine udSndDir udPronouce A fishing net. It has floats on the top edge and weights on the bottom edge. Another word that sounds like this is sane. seine (s n) noun, plural seines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seine pronunciation seismograph udSndDir udPronouce Sm105 An instrument used to measure the power of earthquakes. seis graph (s graf ) noun, plural seismographs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seismograph pronunciation graf :PHYSSIZE seize 1. To take hold of; grab. The dog seized the bone. 2. To get control of; capture. The soldiers seized the fort. seize (s z) verb, seized, seizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seize pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist seldom Not often; rarely. I seldom see my friend who moved to another city. sel dom (sel m) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seldom pronunciation udPronouce Sm106 udSndDir select To pick out; choose. Would you select this red coat or that green one? Verb. Picked or chosen because of a special ability or quality. A select group of athletes will compete in the games. Adjective. se lect (si lekt ) verb, selected, selecting; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir select pronunciation (si lekt udPronouce Sm107 udSndDir selection udSndDir udPronouce 1. The selecting of something. The magician had me make a selection of a card from the deck. 2. A person or thing that is or can be selected. What are the selections on the menu? se tion (si lek n) noun, plural selections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir selection pronunciation (si lek udSndDir udPronouce 1. One s own person apart from all other persons. I know my own self best. 2. The way that one feels, looks, or acts. You were very angry and so unlike your usual self. self (self) noun, plural selves.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (self)tonUR self- A prefix that means oneself. Self-respect means respect for oneself. The prefix self- is always followed by a hyphen. self- self-addressed Addressed to oneself. They will reply only if you send a self-addressed envelope along with your letter. self-ad dressed (self drest ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir self-addressed pronunciation (self drest udPronouce udSndDir secondary school A school that is attended after elementary or grade school. secondary school secondhand udSndDir udPronouce 1. Already used or owned by someone else; gotten from another. My cousin bought a secondhand car. We have only secondhand knowledge of how the accident happened. 2. Selling goods that someone else has owned or used. I bought my bicycle at a secondhand store. sec hand (sek nd hand ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir secondhand pronunciation nd hand atioR secrecy 1. The condition of being secret or being kept secret. The rebels made their plans in secrecy. 2. The ability or practice of keeping things secret. Our secrecy about the party helped make it a real surprise. se cy (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir secrecy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir secret udSndDir udPronouce 1. Known only to oneself or a few; hidden. The pirates buried the treasure in a secret place. 2. Acting in a hidden way. The secret agent spied on the enemy. Adjective. 1. Something that is secret. I ll tell you a secret. 2. A hidden reason or cause. Hard work is the secret of my success. The scientist sought to learn the secrets of nature. Noun. in secret. In a private place or in a manner that prevents other people from knowing. The two old friends discussed their plans in secret. se cret (s krit) adjective; noun, plural secrets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir secret idiom in secret. In a private place or in a manner that prevents other people from knowing. The two old friends discussed their plans in secret.i pronunciation krit) secretary udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person whose work is writing letters and keeping records for another person, a business, or an organization. I was elected secretary of the stamp club. 2. A person who is the head of a department of a government. The Secretary of Defense heads the Defense Department. 3. A piece of furniture. It has a writing surface, drawers, and sometimes shelves. sec y (sek noun, plural secretaries... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir secretary pronunciation :PHYSSIZE secrete To produce and release a chemical substance into the body. The thyroid gland secretes a hormone that controls growth. se crete (si kr ) verb, secreted, secreting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir secrete pronunciation (si kr udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A group of people sharing the same beliefs and practices, especially a religious group that has separated from the religion of which it was a part. sect (sekt) noun, plural sects. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sect9 pronunciation (sekt) section udSndDir udPronouce 1. A part taken from a whole; portion. Please cut the apple into four sections. They planted vegetables in one section of the garden. 2. A part of something written. I always read the sports section of the newspaper. 3. A part of an area or group. We visited the old section of the city. The trumpet player plays in the brass section of the orchestra. 4. A picture or model of something that shows what it would look like if it were cut open. This lengthwise section of a flower shows all the inner parts. Noun. To cut into parts or divide. Please section the watermelon. Verb. sec tion (sek n) noun, plural sections; verb, sectioned, sectioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir section pronunciation secure udSndDir udPronouce 1. Safe from harm or loss. The basement was a secure place to be during the tornado. The jewels were secure in a safe. 2. Firm; steady; sound. The old ladder is not secure enough to climb. 3. Certain or guaranteed. Our victory seemed secure. Adjective. 1. To get. They secured tickets to the game. 2. To fasten firmly. I secured the lock on the suitcase. 3. To make safe. The guards in the armored truck secured the gold against robbers. Verb. se cure (si ky ) adjective, securer, securest; verb, secured, securing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir secure pronunciation (si ky security udSndDir udPronouce 1. Protection from harm or loss; safety. I ran to the security of the school during the storm. Having money in the bank gives me a feeling of security. 2. Something that gives protection. A burglar alarm is security against thieves. 3. Something that is given to make sure that an agreement will be fulfilled. The pawnbroker accepted a gold ring as security for the loan. se ty (si ky ) noun, plural securities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir security pronunciation (si ky sedan udSndDir udPronouce Sm100 An automobile with a roof. It has two or four doors, and seats in both the front and the back. se dan (si dan ) noun, plural sedans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sedan pronunciation (si dan atRD" sediment udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Sm101 1. Small pieces of matter that settle at the bottom of a liquid. There was sediment at the bottom of the bottle. 2. Rocks, dirt, or other solid matter carried and left by water, glaciers, or wind. The flood left a layer of sediment on the streets and sidewalks. sed ment (sed nt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sediment pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt onunR4 sedimentary udSndDir udPronouce Sm102 Formed from particles of stone or animal remains that have been deposited by water, wind, or ice over millions of years. Sedimentary rocks usually show layers of the materials that formed them. sed ry (sed ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sedimentary pronunciation thR$T udSndDir udPronouce 1. To look or look at with the eyes; view. I see better with glasses. Do you want to go see a movie? 2. To understand. I see what you mean. 3. To find out. Please see who is at the door. 4. To make sure. See that you finish your homework. 5. To go with; accompany. I ll see you to the door. 6. To visit or meet with. The dentist will see you now. 7. To experience. Those old shoes have seen much wear. Another word that sounds like this is sea. to see off. To go with to a place of departure. I ll see you off at the airport. to see through. 1. To continue with to the end. This project is difficult, but I m going to see it through. 2. To help or take care of during a period of difficulty. We saw the dogs through a serious case of distemper. 3. To understand the real meaning or nature of. We saw through their story. to see to. To attend to; take care of. Please see to this task immediately. see (s ) verb, saw, seen, seeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to see off. To go with to a place of departure. I ll see you off at the airport. to see through. 1. To continue with to the end. This project is difficult, but I m going to see it through. 2. To help or take care of during a period of difficulty. We saw the dogs through a serious case of distemper. 3. To understand the real meaning or nature of. We saw through their story. to see to. To attend to; take care of. Please see to this task immediately. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of a flowering plant from which a new plant will grow. Many seeds are in the form of a small nut or kernel surrounded by a hard shell. My neighbors have planted the seeds for their vegetable garden. 2. The source or cause of something. A lack of sleep was the seed of my bad mood. Noun. 1. To plant land with seeds. We seeded the lawn. 2. To take seeds out of. The cook seeded the watermelon. Verb. seed (s d) noun, plural seeds or seed; verb, seeded, seeding.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seedm pronunciation :PHYSSIZE kinds of seeds apple sunflower dandelion maple avocado milkweed seedling udSndDir udPronouce A young plant grown from a seed. seed ling (s ling) noun, plural seedlings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seedling pronunciation ling) searchlight udSndDir udPronouce A special lamp that produces a very strong beam of light. The battleship used a searchlight to spot enemy airplanes at night. search light (s ) noun, plural searchlights.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir searchlight pronunciation seashell udSndDir udPronouce The shell of an oyster, clam, or other sea animal. sea shell (s ) noun, plural seashells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seashell pronunciation :PHYSSIZE seashore udSndDir udSndEffect seashore.wav udPronouce The land near or on the sea. sea shore (s ) noun, plural seashores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seashore pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE seasick Sick and dizzy because of the rolling motion of a boat or ship. sea sick (s ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seasick pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor season enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing howing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the four parts of the year; spring, summer, fall, or winter. 2. Any special part of the year. There is almost no rain during the dry season in parts of Africa. Noun. 1. To add seasoning to food in order to bring out the flavor. I seasoned the stew with pepper and other spices. 2. To make or become right for use. They let the newly cut logs dry to season them for firewood. Verb. in season. 1. Available or in the best condition for eating. Peaches are in season. 2. Legally permitted to be hunted or caught. Salmon are now in season. out of season. Not in season. Are pumpkins out of season in the summer? sea son (s n) noun, plural seasons; verb, seasoned, seasoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP wordchars RsayWord definition sMaxDir wordchars RsayWord definition sMaxDir season idiom in season. 1. Available or in the best condition for eating. Peaches are in season. 2. Legally permitted to be hunted or caught. Salmon are now in season. out of season. Not in season. Are pumpkins out of season in the summer?O pronunciation word history Word History The word season comes from a French word that originally meant the season of spring, planting time. The French word came from a Latin word meaning seed time sowing. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE e moR seasonal Of, happening at, or influenced by a certain season or seasons. The blooming of flowers is a seasonal event. sea al (s l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seasonal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir seasoning udSndDir udPronouce Something that is used to bring out the flavor of food. Salt, pepper, and herbs are seasonings. sea ing (s ning) noun, plural seasonings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seasoning pronunciation ning) udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something to sit on. A chair, stool, or bench is a seat. We have enough seats for everyone. 2. A place to sit. I couldn t get a seat on the bus. 3. The part of a thing that one sits on. The seat of this bicycle is uncomfortable. 4. The part of the body that one sits on, or the clothes covering it. Those pants have a rip in the seat. 5. A membership or position. Our neighbor has a seat on the town council. 6. A center. A college is a seat of learning. Noun. 1. To place on or lead to a seat. The barber seated the little child in the chair. The usher seated us. 2. To have seats for. That theater seats 500 people. Verb. to be seated. To sit down. Will you please be seated? seat (s t) noun, plural seats; verb, seated, seating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to be seated. To sit down. Will you please be seated? pronunciation seat belt A strap that is fastened to hold a person in the seat of a car, truck, airplane, or other vehicle in case of a crash, bump, or jolt. seat belt :PHYSSIZE fastening a seat belt sea urchin A sea animal that has a round shell covered with hard spines. The spines help the sea urchin move and protect itself. sea ur chin ( chin) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sea urchin pronunciation chin) max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass seaweed udSndDir udPronouce A plant that grows in the sea, especially certain kinds of algae. Seaweeds are green, brown, or red in color. All seaweeds need sunlight to make their own food. sea weed (s ) noun, plural seaweeds.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seaweed pronunciation An abbreviation for second. secede To withdraw from a group or organization. South Carolina was the first Southern state to secede from the Union before the Civil War. se cede (si s ) verb, seceded, seceding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir secede pronunciation (si s buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist second udSndDir udPronouce 1. Next after the first. I liked the movie better the second time I saw it. 2. Below the first or best. He is the second pitcher on the team. 3. Another. May I have a second helping of potatoes, please? 4. Skipping one after each. We receive that magazine every second month. Adjective. In second place; after the first. My friend finished first, and I finished second. Adverb. 1. A person or thing that is next after the first. She was the second in line. 2. Something lower in quality. The shirts were sold as seconds because some buttons were missing. Noun. To help or support. Who will second the motion to end the meeting? Verb. sec ond (sek nd) adjective; adverb; noun, plural seconds; verb, seconded, seconding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir second pronunciation second udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the sixty equal parts of a minute. 2. Any very short period of time. I ll come outside in a second. sec ond (sek nd) noun, plural seconds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir second pronunciation secondary After the first or main thing; not as important. The bus took a secondary road during the blizzard because the main road was closed. sec y (sek n der ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir secondary pronunciation n der udPronouce udSndDir sea anemone A sea animal that is shaped like a tube and that attaches itself to rocks and other objects. sea anemone buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass seaboard udSndDir udPronouce The land on or near the sea. California is on the Pacific seaboard. sea board (s ) noun, plural seaboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seaboard pronunciation seacoast udSndDir udPronouce Land that is near the sea or bordering the sea. sea coast (s ) noun, plural seacoasts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seacoast pronunciation seafaring udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce 1. Making a living by working at sea. The seafaring merchant visited many lands. 2. Of or having to do with the sea or sailors. The sailor told seafaring tales. sea ing (s ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seafaring pronunciation ing)7 max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt seafood udSndDir udPronouce Saltwater fish or shellfish used for food. sea food (s ) noun, plural seafoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seafood pronunciation elf-R sea gull A white and gray bird with long wings that lives near the sea. Look up gull for more information. sea gull SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect seagull.wav udSndDir :PHYSSIZE sea horse A kind of fish with a head that looks like that of a horse. It has a curling tail that it uses to hold onto underwater plants. sea horse :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udSndEffect seal1.wav udPronouce A sea animal that lives in coastal waters and has flippers instead of feet. Seals spend some of their time on land. Seals are mammals. seal (s l) noun, plural seals or seal. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A design that is stamped on wax, paper, or other soft material or a picture of such a design. A seal is used to show who owns something or that something is genuine. 2. Something that closes tightly and completely. The seal of this envelope is a flap with glue on it. 3. The condition of being closed tightly. The seal on the jar was so tight that we had to put the top under hot water to loosen it. 4. A stamp or sticker. Some kinds of seals are sold to raise money for a cause, and people who buy seals usually put them on letters and packages. Noun. 1. To close tightly and completely. Please seal the envelope. The worker sealed the cracks in the wall with plaster before painting. 2. To settle or decide. The two neighbors sealed their agreement by shaking hands. 3. To place a seal on. The diploma was stamped and sealed by the college. Verb. seal (s l) noun, plural seals; verb, sealed, sealing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation sea lion One of several large seals that are found in the Pacific Ocean. sea lion :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A line formed by sewing together the edges of two or more pieces of cloth, leather, or other material. One of the seams in this coat is coming apart. 2. Any mark or line like a seam. Water leaked into the rowboat because the seams were no longer sealed. 3. A layer of a mineral or metal in the earth. The mining company found a seam of coal in the mountain. Another word that sounds like this is seem. seam (s m) noun, plural seams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation seaman udSndDir udPronouce 1. A sailor. 2. A sailor of the lowest rank in the navy and coast guard. sea man (s n) noun, plural seamen (s SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seamanC pronunciation seamstress udSndDir udPronouce A woman whose job is sewing. seam stress (s stris) noun, plural seamstresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seamstress pronunciation stris) seaplane udSndDir udPronouce An airplane with floats attached to its underside. The floats allow a seaplane to take off from and land on water. sea plane (s ) noun, plural seaplanes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seaplaneE pronunciation )s\s6R seaport udSndDir udPronouce A port or harbor, or a town or city with a harbor that is used by ships that travel on the sea. sea port (s ) noun, plural seaports. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir seaport pronunciation )unciR search udSndDir udPronouce To look, look through, or examine carefully in order to find something. We ve searched through the house for your keys. I ve searched all my drawers, but my notebook is still missing. Verb. The act of searching. The police led a search through the building. Noun. search (s rch) verb, searched, searching; noun, plural searches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir searchC pronunciation scroll udSndDir udPronouce A roll of paper, parchment, or other material with writing on it. Each end of a scroll is often rolled around a rod. scroll (skr l) noun, plural scrolls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scroll/ pronunciation scrub udSndDir udSndEffect scrub.wav udPronouce To rub in order to wash or clean. You ll have to scrub your hands to get them clean. Verb. The act of scrubbing. I gave the kitchen floor a good scrub. Noun. scrub (skrub) verb, scrubbed, scrubbing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scrub pronunciation (skrub) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE scruple udSndDir udPronouce A feeling about what is right and wrong that keeps one from doing something. I couldn t lie because of my scruples. scru ple (skr l) noun, plural scruples. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scruple pronunciation scrupulous 1. Very careful to do what is right or proper; moral. My neighbor is scrupulous in dealing with others. 2. Very careful about details. The scrupulous clerk made sure everything was ready for the sale. scru lous (skr s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scrupulous pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir scuba diving Swimming underwater with the help of special breathing equipment. The equipment includes a cylinder of compressed air, which is strapped to the diver s back, and a hose through which the diver can breathe the compressed air. scu ba diving (sk SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce scuba diving pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect scuba.wav udSndDir udEmotion light scuff udSndDir udPronouce To scratch the surface of by scraping or wear. The child scuffed the new shoes on the gravel. Verb. The act or result of scuffing. There is a scuff on the new floor. Noun. scuff (skuf) verb, scuffed, scuffing; noun, plural scuffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scuff pronunciation (skuf)C6 scuffle udSndDir udPronouce A confused struggle or fight. Two hockey players had a scuffle. Noun. To struggle or fight in a confused way. The two dogs scuffled on the street. Verb. scuf fle (skuf l) noun, plural scuffles; verb, scuffled, scuffling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scuffle pronunciation (skuf sculptor udSndDir udPronouce A person who makes or carves figures in stone, clay, metal, or any other material. sculp tor (skulp r) noun, plural sculptors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sculptor% pronunciation (skulp sculpture udSndDir udPronouce 1. The art of carving or making figures or designs that occupy space. Sculpture usually is done by carving stone, wood, or marble, modeling in clay, or casting in bronze or another metal. 2. The figure or design that is made in this way. That statue is a beautiful piece of sculpture. Noun. To carve, model, or cast figures or designs. The artist sculptured a lion. Verb. sculp ture (skulp r) noun, plural sculptures; verb, sculptured, sculpturing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sculpture pronunciation (skulp :PHYSSIZE scurry To go or move in a hurry. The children scurried after their parents. scur ry (sk ) verb, scurried, scurrying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scurry pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir scurvy A disease that is caused by a lack of vitamin C. A person with scurvy feels very weak and has bleeding gums. Scurvy can be prevented by eating vegetables and fruits that contain a large amount of vitamin C. scur vy (sk ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scurvy pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste scythe udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A tool with a long curved blade and a long bent handle. It is swung from side to side to mow or cut grasses and crops by hand. scythe (s ) noun, plural scythes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scytheO pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt Postal abbreviation for South Dakota. S.D. or S. Dak. An abbreviation for South Dakota. S.D. or S. Dak. SE or S.E. An abbreviation for southeast. SE or S.E. udSndDir udPronouce 1. The large body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth s surface; ocean. 2. A large part of this body of salt water, usually partly enclosed by land. 3. The movement of the water of the ocean; wave or waves. The crew struggled to keep the ship afloat in the rough seas. 4. An overwhelming amount or number. A sea of soldiers stormed the fort. Another word that sounds like this is see. at sea. 1. Out on the ocean. We were at sea for a week. 2. Confused; bewildered. I was at sea about what to do. to go to sea. 1. To become a sailor. They joined the navy and went to sea. 2. To begin a voyage at sea. They went to sea a week ago. sea (s ) noun, plural seas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom at sea. 1. Out on the ocean. We were at sea for a week. 2. Confused; bewildered. I was at sea about what to do. to go to sea. 1. To become a sailor. They joined the navy and went to sea. 2. To begin a voyage at sea. They went to sea a week ago. pronunciation scout udSndDir udPronouce 1. A soldier, ship, or plane sent to find out and bring back information. The scout brought back word that the enemy was camped nearby. 2. A person who belongs to the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Noun. To look at or explore in order to find out and bring back information. Two campers went ahead to scout the trail. Planes were sent out to scout for the enemy. Verb. scout (skout) noun, plural scouts; verb, scouted, scouting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scout pronunciation (skout) scoutmaster udSndDir udPronouce An adult who leads a troop of Boy Scouts. scout ter (skout r) noun, plural scoutmasters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scoutmaster pronunciation (skout e usR scowl udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce An angry frown. Dad had a scowl on his face. Noun. To frown in an angry way. The mother scowled at her child s rude behavior. Verb. scowl (skoul) noun, plural scowls; verb, scowled, scowling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scowl pronunciation (skoul) max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor scramble udSndDir udPronouce 1. To mix together; mix up. We scrambled the pieces of the puzzle. 2. To cook eggs with the whites and yolks mixed together. 3. To move or climb quickly. The children scrambled down the rocks. 4. To struggle or compete with others. The players scrambled for the ball. Verb. 1. The act of moving or climbing quickly. The scramble up the hill left everyone tired. 2. A struggle or competition. There was a scramble for the best seats. Noun. scram ble (skram l) verb, scrambled, scrambling; noun, plural scrambles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scramble pronunciation (skram scrap udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small piece or little bit of something. I wrote a note on a scrap of paper. We fed scraps to the dog. 2. Worn or used material that can be used again in some way. They sold the car for scrap. Noun. 1. To throw away or give up as useless. We decided to scrap the idea of going on a picnic. 2. To break up into scrap. The navy decided to scrap the old battleship. Verb. scrap (skrap) noun, plural scraps; verb, scrapped, scrapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scrap pronunciation (skrap) scrapbook udSndDir udPronouce A book with blank pages on which pictures, newspaper clippings, and other items may be mounted and kept. scrap book (skrap ) noun, plural scrapbooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scrapbook pronunciation (skrap scrape udSndDir udPronouce 1. To injure or scratch by rubbing against something sharp or rough. The runner scraped a knee sliding into first base. 2. To rub or move with a harsh, grating sound. I scraped the chalk on the blackboard. 3. To clean or smooth by rubbing. We scraped the food off our plates. 4. To get or collect with difficulty. The cycling club scraped up enough money for a trip. Verb. 1. A mark made on a surface by rubbing or scratching against something sharp or rough. There is a big scrape on the car. 2. A harsh, grating sound. We heard the scrape of sleds on the road. 3. A difficult, unpleasant situation. We got into a scrape. Noun. scrape (skr p) verb, scraped, scraping; noun, plural scrapes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scrapeK pronunciation scratch udSndDir udPronouce 1. To scrape or cut with nails, claws, or anything else that is sharp and pointed. The cat scratched my arm. The broken glass scratched the table. 2. To rub or scrape in order to stop itching. 3. To rub with a harsh, grating sound. Is that the puppy scratching at the door? 4. To cancel or strike out. Scratch my name off the list. Verb. 1. A mark made by scraping or cutting. I had scratches on my legs. 2. A harsh, grating sound. The scratch of the branch against the window startled us. Noun. from scratch. From the beginning; with no resources. When their business failed, they had to start again from scratch. scratch (skrach) verb, scratched, scratching; noun, plural scratches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scratch idiom from scratch. From the beginning; with no resources. When their business failed, they had to start again from scratch.3 pronunciation (skrach) scream udEmotion shocked udSndDir udSndEffect scream.wav udPronouce To make a loud, shrill, piercing cry or sound. I screamed when the monster appeared in the movie. Verb. A loud, shrill, piercing cry or sound. The scream of a train whistle broke the silence of the night. Noun. scream (skr m) verb, screamed, screaming; noun, plural screams.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir screamq pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow t :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked screech udEmotion shocked udSndDir udPronouce To make a shrill, harsh cry or sound. The monkeys screeched at feeding time. The car s brakes screeched. Verb. A shrill, harsh cry or sound. We heard a screech as the car came to a stop. Noun. screech (skr ch) verb, screeched, screeching; noun, plural screeches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir screech pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked screen udSndDir udPronouce 1. Wire mesh or netting in a frame. We use screens on the windows in the summer to keep out the flies. 2. A covered frame that is used to hide or divide. In our house, there is a screen that separates the dining area from the kitchen. 3. Anything like a screen. A screen of bushes hides the house. 4. A surface that reflects light, on which motion pictures or slides are projected. 5. The front surface of a television set or computer monitor. Noun. To hide or protect with a screen. We screened in the porch to keep out bugs. A hat will screen your eyes from the sun. Verb. screen (skr n) noun, plural screens; verb, screened, screening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir screen pronunciation screw udSndDir udPronouce A kind of nail with ridges cut around its length and a slot on its head. It is twisted or turned into place with a screwdriver to hold things together. Noun. 1. To attach or fasten with a screw or screws. I screwed a lock onto the door. 2. To fix in place by twisting or turning. Screw a new light bulb into the socket. Verb. screw (skr ) noun, plural screws; verb, screwed, screwing.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir screw pronunciation )pronR0@ screwdriver udSndDir udPronouce A tool for turning screws. One end is a handle and the other end fits into the slot on the head of a screw. screw er (skr r) noun, plural screwdrivers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir screwdriver pronunciation :PHYSSIZE scribble udSndDir udPronouce To write or draw quickly or carelessly. I scribbled a note to my friend. Verb. Writing or drawing that is made by scribbling. The piece of paper was covered with messy scribbles. Noun. scrib ble (skrib l) verb, scribbled, scribbling; noun, plural scribbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scribble pronunciation (skrib scribe udSndDir udPronouce A person who writes down or copies letters, books, or other written materials. scribe (skr b) noun, plural scribes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scribe pronunciation script udSndDir udPronouce 1. Handwriting in which the letters are joined together. Our teacher taught us how to write script. 2. The written text of a play, movie, or television or radio show. We hope to say our lines without looking at the script. script (skript) noun, plural scripts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir script pronunciation (skript) scold udSndDir udPronouce To find fault with; speak sharply to. The teacher scolded the student. Verb. A person who scolds. Noun. scold (sk ld) verb, scolded, scolding; noun, plural scolds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scold pronunciation scoop udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tool that is shaped like a small shovel. It is used for taking up flour, sugar, or other soft substances. 2. The large bucket of a steam shovel. It is used for picking up dirt, sand, or other material from the ground. 3. A tool shaped like a cup attached to a handle. It is used to take up portions of food. 4. The amount any scoop holds. I only want one scoop of mashed potatoes. Noun. To take up with a scoop, or as if with a scoop. Please scoop a cup of flour and add it to this dough. The children scooped up their books and ran off to school. Verb. scoop (sk p) noun, plural scoops; verb, scooped, scooping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scoop pronunciation scope udSndDir udPronouce The range or extent of an idea, action, or a person s understanding. Landing a spacecraft on Mars is within the scope of modern science. The lecture on nuclear energy was beyond my scope. scope (sk p) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scope pronunciation scorch udSndDir udPronouce 1. To burn slightly on the surface. I scorched my shirt with the iron. 2. To dry up with heat. The hot sun scorched the grass. Verb. A slight burn. A necktie will cover the scorch on the front of that shirt. Noun. scorch (sk rch) verb, scorched, scorching; noun, plural scorches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scorch+ pronunciation rch)dDB score udSndDir udPronouce 1. The points or a record of the points made in a game or on a test. The final score was 5 to 4. What was your score on the test? 2. A set or group of twenty. A score of people came to the meeting. 3. Written or printed music. A score shows all the parts for instruments and voices. Noun. 1. To make a point or points in a game or test. I scored twenty points in the game. 2. To keep a record of points made or assign points in a game or test. A judge scored the divers. The teacher scored our tests right after we finished. 3. To achieve or win. You scored a great success by winning all three races. Verb. score (sk r) noun, plural scores; verb, scored, scoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir score pronunciation scorn udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A feeling of hatred for someone or something thought of as low or bad. The defeated villain slipped away as the play s hero and heroine looked on with scorn. Noun. To treat or reject as low or bad. The whole town scorned the idea of turning the playground into a parking lot. Verb. scorn (sk rn) noun; verb, scorned, scorning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scorn pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor scornful Feeling or showing scorn. The villain in the story had a scornful attitude toward the law. scorn ful (sk l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scornful pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor scorpion udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A small animal that is related to the spider. It has four pairs of legs and a long tail with a poisonous stinger on the end. scor on (sk n) noun, plural scorpions.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scorpion pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce A person who was born in or is a citizen of Scotland. Scot (skot) noun, plural Scots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (skot) :PHYSSIZE ol tBo~ Scotch Of or having to do with Scotland. I have a skirt made of Scotch plaid. This term is usually used only in compound words referring to Scottish things, not people or places. Scotch (skoch) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Scotch pronunciation (skoch) udPronouce udSndDir Scotland A section of the United Kingdom. It occupies the northern part of the island of Great Britain. Scot land (skot nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Scotland pronunciation (skot udPronouce udSndDir Scottish udSndDir udPronouce 1. the Scottish. The people of Scotland. 2. The dialect of English spoken in Scotland. Noun. Of or having to do with Scotland, its people, or its language. Adjective. Scot tish (skot ish) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Scottish pronunciation (skot ish)r) nB?T scoundrel udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A wicked or dishonest person; villain; rogue. The gang was a bunch of scoundrels who had stolen a lot of money. scoun drel (skoun l) noun, plural scoundrels.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scoundrel pronunciation (skoun buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor scour udSndDir udPronouce 1. To clean or polish by rubbing hard, as with steel wool or a cleanser. I scoured the pots to make them shiny. 2. To remove by rubbing hard. I scoured the grime off the bathtub. 3. To clean or remove something that clogs, as by flushing. We have to scour our kitchen drain. scour (skour) verb, scoured, scouring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scour pronunciation (skour) or B scour To go through or examine in search of something. We scoured the house for signs of termites. scour (skour) verb, scoured, scouring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scour pronunciation (skour) udPronouce udSndDir scenic Of, having to do with, or full of attractive natural scenery. I was impressed by the scenic wonders of the West. sce nic (s nik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scenic pronunciation nik) udPronouce udSndDir scent udSndDir udPronouce 1. A smell. The scent of lilacs was in the air. 2. The trail by which someone or something can be traced or found. Hunting dogs are able to track foxes by their scent. The false clue threw the detective off the scent of the robbers. 3. The sense of smell. Bloodhounds are known for their keen scent. 4. A liquid with a pleasant smell; perfume. What scent is that you re wearing? Noun. To sense by or as if by the sense of smell. The dogs scented the rabbit. I scent trouble. Verb. Other words that sound like this are cent and sent. scent (sent) noun, plural scents; verb, scented, scenting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scent pronunciation (sent)fiB scepter udSndDir udPronouce A rod or staff that is carried by a king or queen. A scepter is used as a symbol of royal office or power. scep ter (sep r) noun, plural scepters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scepter pronunciation pronB schedule udSndDir udPronouce 1. A list of times, events, or things to do. Check the bus schedule before you go. The orchestra s schedule shows that it will play in our town tonight. 2. The time at which something is supposed to happen. The train was running behind schedule because of the weather. Noun. To put in or on a schedule; plan or arrange for a particular time. I scheduled an appointment with my dentist for Friday. Verb. sched ule (skej l) noun, plural schedules; verb, scheduled, scheduling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir schedule' pronunciation (skej scheme udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. A plan or plot for doing something. The crooks had a scheme for robbing the bank. 2. An orderly arrangement of related things; design. You can choose the color scheme for your room. Noun. To plan or plot. The rebels schemed to capture the king and queen. Verb. scheme (sk m) noun, plural schemes; verb, schemed, scheming.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scheme pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist scholar udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who has much knowledge. 2. A person who attends school. schol ar (skol r) noun, plural scholars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scholar pronunciation (skol buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud scholarship udSndDir udPronouce 1. Money that is given to a student to help pay for his or her studies. 2. Knowledge or learning. schol ship (skol r ship ) noun, plural scholarships. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scholarship pronunciation (skol r ship school udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place for teaching and learning. They are classmates of mine at school. 2. The students, teachers, and other people who work at such a place. The entire school went on the trip. 3. A period or time of teaching at a school. There is no school today. 4. The process of being educated at a school. I found school very difficult when I was your age. 5. A department of a college or university for teaching in a particular field. My cousin attends the university s school of medicine. Noun. To train or teach. Doctors must school themselves to handle emergencies. Verb. school (sk l) noun, plural schools; verb, schooled, schooling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir school pronunciation school udSndDir udPronouce A large group of fish or water animals swimming together. school (sk l) noun, plural schools. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir school pronunciation schoolhouse udSndDir udPronouce A building used as a school. school house (sk ) noun, plural schoolhouses (sk ziz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir schoolhouse pronunciation )foB^ schooner udSndDir udPronouce A ship that has two or more masts and sails that are set lengthwise. schoon er (sk r) noun, plural schooners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir schooner pronunciation :PHYSSIZE schwa udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce The symbol ( ) used in English for a vowel sound that is spoken without any force. The a in ago and the o in lemon are represented by a schwa. schwa (shw ) noun, plural schwas.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir schwa pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt science udSndDir udPronouce 1. Knowledge about things in nature and the universe. Science is based on facts that are learned from experiments and careful study. 2. Any particular branch of such knowledge. Biology, chemistry, and physics are sciences. sci ence (s ns) noun, plural sciences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir science pronunciation ns)B.x scientific Having to do with or used in science. All of the students in our class had to plan and carry out a scientific experiment. sci ic (s n tif ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scientific pronunciation n tif udPronouce udSndDir scientist udSndDir udPronouce A person who works or specializes in a branch of science. Biologists, chemists, and physicists are scientists. sci tist (s n tist) noun, plural scientists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scientist pronunciation n tist)r scissors A tool used for cutting paper, thread, cardboard, cloth, and many other kinds of material. Scissors have two blades held together in the middle. When the blades are brought together, they form a double cutting edge. scis sors (siz rz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scissors pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir scandal udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that shocks people s sense of what is right and wrong and disgraces those who are involved in it. There was a scandal when the mayor stole city funds. 2. Talk that harms a person s good name; harmful gossip. The old couple did not believe the scandal about their neighbor. scan dal (skan l) noun, plural scandals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scandal pronunciation (skan Scandinavia 1. A part of north-central Europe consisting of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Sometimes Finland and Iceland are considered part of Scandinavia. 2. A large peninsula in north-central Europe. Norway and Sweden are on this peninsula. Scan a (skan ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Scandinavia pronunciation (skan buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass Scandinavian udSndDir udPronouce A person who was born in or is a citizen of a country in Scandinavia. Noun. Of or relating to Scandinavia, its peoples, or its languages. Adjective. Scan an (skan n) noun, plural Scandinavians; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Scandinavian pronunciation (skan scant 1. Not enough or barely enough. We brought only scant supplies for the trip. 2. A little less than full; not quite full. The recipe calls for a scant teaspoon of salt. scant (skant) adjective, scanter, scantest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scant pronunciation (skant) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A mark on the skin left by a cut or burn that has healed. I have a scar on my knee. 2. Any mark that is like this. The burning cigar left an ugly scar on the table. Noun. To mark with a scar or scars. Our dog scarred the door by scratching it. Verb. scar (sk r) noun, plural scars; verb, scarred, scarring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scarG pronunciation scarce Difficult to get or find. Water is scarce in the desert. scarce (sk rs) adjective, scarcer, scarcest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scarce pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir scarcely udSndDir udPronouce 1. Only just or almost not; barely or hardly. I had scarcely come in when the phone rang. There was scarcely a person on the street. 2. Certainly not. I would scarcely go back to visit them. scarce ly (sk ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scarcely pronunciation scare udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce To frighten or become afraid. The loud thunder scared the children. My older cousin doesn t scare easily. Verb. 1. A sudden fear or fright. The explosion gave us quite a scare. 2. A condition of widespread fear or fright; panic. There was a bomb scare on the plane. Noun. scare (sk r) verb, scared, scaring; noun, plural scares.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scare pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared scarecrow udSndDir udPronouce A figure of a person used to scare crows and other birds away from crops. A scarecrow is often dressed in old clothes. scare crow (sk ) noun, plural scarecrows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scarecrow pronunciation :PHYSSIZE scarf udSndDir udPronouce A piece of cloth worn about the neck or head. A scarf is worn for warmth or decoration. scarf (sk rf) noun, plural scarves or scarfs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scarf pronunciation scarlet A bright red color. Noun. Having the color scarlet. I like scarlet roses. Adjective. scar let (sk lit) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scarlet pronunciation lit)3 udPronouce udSndDir scary Causing alarm or fear; frightening. It was scary to be all alone in the big old house. scar y (sk ) adjective, scarier, scariest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scary pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared scatter 1. To spread or throw about in various places. The wind scattered the leaves all over the yard. 2. To separate or cause to separate and go in different directions. The mob scattered when the police arrived. The loud thunder scattered the cattle. scat ter (skat r) verb, scattered, scattering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scatter pronunciation (skat :PHYSSIZE scattering leaves udPronouce udSndDir scavenger udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. An animal that feeds on carcasses or decaying plant matter. 2. A person who searches through trash for things that can be used or sold to others. scav ger (skav r) noun, plural scavengers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scavenger pronunciation (skav buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass scene udSndDir udPronouce 1. The place where something happens. The police arrived on the scene just as the thieves were escaping. 2. A part of an act in a play or movie. 3. View; sight. The scene of the valley from the porch was beautiful. 4. A show of strong feeling in front of others. The child made a scene when it was time to go to bed. Another word that sounds like this is seen. scene (s n) noun, plural scenes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scene pronunciation scenery udSndDir udPronouce 1. The general appearance of a place; the group of views or sights in an area. They drove to the mountains to look at the scenery. 2. The painted pictures or objects that are used to make the setting of a play or movie. The scenery looked realistic. scen ) noun, plural sceneries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scenery pronunciation saying udSndDir udPronouce A familiar statement that contains some truth or common sense; proverb. A stitch in time saves nine is a saying. say ing (s ing) noun, plural sayings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saying1 pronunciation Postal abbreviation for South Carolina. An abbreviation for South Carolina. udSndDir udPronouce A crust that forms over a sore or wound to protect it as it heals. scab (skab) noun, plural scabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (skab) scabbard udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A case for the blade of a sword, dagger, or similar weapon; sheath. scab bard (skab rd) noun, plural scabbards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scabbard% pronunciation (skab buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt scaffold udSndDir udPronouce A platform that workers stand on as they work on a building. scaf fold (skaf ld) noun, plural scaffolds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scaffold pronunciation (skaf scale udSndDir udPronouce A device used to find out how heavy something is. It works by balancing the thing to be weighed against another weight or against the force of a spring. scale (sk l) noun, plural scales. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scale pronunciation :PHYSSIZE scale udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the thin, flat plates that cover the body of fish, snakes, and lizards. 2. A thin, flat piece of something. The old paint is coming off the house in scales. Noun. To take off the scales from. The clerk in the fish store scaled the fish for us. Verb. scale (sk l) noun, plural scales; verb, scaled, scaling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scale pronunciation l) of B| scale udSndDir udPronouce 1. A series of marks made along a line at regularly spaced points. A scale is used for measuring. The scale of that ruler is in inches. 2. The size of a plan, map, or model compared with what it represents. The scale of the map is one inch for every 200 miles. 3. A series of steps or degrees. The pay scale for that job is from $100 per week to $175 per week. 4. Relative size or extent. The artist worked on a large scale. 5. A series of musical tones that go up or down in pitch. A scale is usually made up of eight notes. Noun. 1. To climb to or over the top of. The climbers scaled the steep cliff. 2. To change by a fixed amount. The two countries scaled down the building of weapons. Verb. scale (sk l) noun, plural scales; verb, scaled, scaling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scale pronunciation l)nUBl scalene triangle A triangle with each of its three sides a different length. sca lene triangle (sk SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scalene triangle pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass scallion udSndDir udPronouce A kind of onion that has a small bulb and long green leaves. scal lion (skal n) noun, plural scallions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scallion pronunciation (skal scallop udSndDir udPronouce 1. A sea animal enclosed by two shells that have ridges. These shells close to protect the soft body inside, and open to let in food and water. The scallop is a mollusk. 2. One of a series of curves that looks like the edge of a scallop shell. The dress had scallops along the bottom. Noun. To shape or make with a series of curves. The edges of the quilt were scalloped. Verb. scal lop (skol p or skal p) noun, plural scallops; verb, scalloped, scalloping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scallop pronunciation (skol p or skal scalp udSndDir udPronouce The skin that covers the head. The scalp is usually covered with hair. Noun. To cut or tear the scalp from. Verb. scalp (skalp) noun, plural scalps; verb, scalped, scalping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scalp pronunciation (skalp) scaly Covered or partly covered with scales. Fish and snakes are scaly. scal y (sk ) adjective, scalier, scaliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scaly pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste scamper To run or to move quickly. The rabbit scampered into the woods. scam per (skam r) verb, scampered, scampering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir scamper pronunciation (skam udPronouce udSndDir 1. To look at closely and carefully. The sailor scanned the horizon for land. 2. To read quickly or glance over. We scanned the newspaper headlines. scan (skan) verb, scanned, scanning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (skan)W udPronouce udSndDir Saturn The second largest planet in our solar system. It is the sixth planet in order of distance from the sun. Saturn is surrounded by large rings and many moons. Sat urn (sat rn) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Saturn pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir sauce udSndDir udPronouce 1. A liquid or creamy mixture that is served with food to make it taste better. The chef made a lemon sauce for the fish. 2. A food consisting of fruit that has been stewed. I like cranberry sauce with turkey. sauce (s s) noun, plural sauces.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sauce pronunciation saucepan udSndDir udPronouce A small pot with a handle, used for cooking. sauce pan (s ) noun, plural saucepans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saucepan pronunciation saucer udSndDir udPronouce A small, shallow dish that is used for holding a cup. sau cer (s r) noun, plural saucers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saucer pronunciation Saudi Arabia udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A country in southwestern Asia. Sa ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Saudi Arabia pronunciation or s max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass sausage udSndDir udPronouce Finely chopped meat that is mixed with spices. It is often stuffed into a thin case like a tube. Frankfurters are sausages. sau sage (s sij) noun, plural sausages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sausage pronunciation savage udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce 1. Cruel or fierce. There was savage fighting all day on the battlefield. 2. Not tamed; wild. The leopard is a savage animal. 3. Not civilized. The savage people used wooden spears for hunting. Adjective. 1. A person who is cruel, fierce, or brutal. 2. A person who belongs to a tribe or group that is not civilized. Noun. sav age (sav ij) adjective; noun, plural savages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir savage pronunciation ij)Q buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared 1. To free from harm; make safe. The firefighters saved the child from the burning house. 2. To set aside money or anything else for use in the future. I am saving my allowance to buy a baseball mitt. They saved the leftover food from the party. 3. To keep from being lost, spent, or damaged. You can save time by shopping close to home. 4. To keep from being needed. We borrowed a cup of flour and saved a trip to the store. 5. To avoid expense or waste. We save on food by buying what is on sale. save (s v) verb, saved, saving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir savings Money that is saved. It will take all of your savings to buy that camera. sav ings (s vingz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir savings pronunciation vingz) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect saw1.wav udPronouce A tool or machine that has a sharp metal blade with teeth. It is used for cutting wood, metal, or other hard materials. Noun. To cut or be cut with a saw. The lumberjack sawed the log in half. This wood saws more easily than I thought it would. Verb. saw (s ) noun, plural saws; verb, sawed, sawed or sawn, sawing.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow V :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE Past tense of see. Who saw the helicopter? Look up see for more information. saw (s ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir sawdust The fine particles that fall from wood as it is being sawed. saw dust (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sawdust pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir sawmill udSndDir udPronouce A place where machines saw logs into lumber. saw mill (s ) noun, plural sawmills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sawmill pronunciation s\s3B+. A past participle of saw . They have already sawn all the wood. Look up saw for more information. sawn (s n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir saxophone udSndDir udSndEffect saxophon.wav udPronouce A musical instrument that has a curved metal body with keys fitted along it. It is played by blowing into the mouthpiece and pushing down the keys with the fingers. sax phone (sak ) noun, plural saxophones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saxophone pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. To speak or pronounce words. What did you say? I said, Hello, how are you? 2. To make known or express in words; declare. They said that they enjoyed meeting you. 3. To estimate or suppose. How much money would you say that cashier earns? 4. To repeat; recite. The class said the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Verb. 1. The right or chance to speak. You ll have your say. 2. The right or power to influence or decide. The mayor had a strong say in hiring more police officers. Noun. say (s ) verb, said, saying; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE sardine udSndDir udPronouce A small fish that lives in salt water and is used for food. Sardines are packed tightly in oil in flat cans. We had sardines and crackers for lunch. sar dine (s ) noun, plural sardines or sardine.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sardine pronunciation udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A piece of clothing worn by women of India and Pakistan. A sari is one long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the body to form a skirt and cover one shoulder. sa ri (s ) noun, plural saris.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sariq pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndDir udPronouce A broad piece of cloth that is worn around the waist or over one shoulder. This dress has a bright pink sash instead of a belt. sash (sash) noun, plural sashes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sash); baB udSndDir udPronouce The frame that holds the glass in a window or door. sash (sash) noun, plural sashes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sash) Sask. An abbreviation for Saskatchewan. Sask. Saskatchewan A province in central Canada. Its capital is Regina. Sas katch wan (sas kach ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Saskatchewan pronunciation (sas kach buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass Past tense and past participle of sit. We sat on a bench while we waited. Look up sit for more information. sat (sat) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sat) udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for Saturday. Satan The evil spirit that is thought to rule hell; the Devil. Sa tan (s n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Satan pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion shocked satellite udSndDir udPronouce 1. A heavenly body that moves in an orbit around another body larger than itself. The moon is the earth s only natural satellite. 2. A spacecraft that moves in an orbit around the earth, the moon, or other bodies in space. Satellites are used to forecast the weather, to connect radio, telephone, and television communications, and to provide information about conditions in space. 3. A country that is dependent on or controlled by another, more powerful country. sat lite (sat ) noun, plural satellites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir satellite pronunciation word history Word History The word satellite comes from a Latin word meaning bodyguard attendant. A satellite such as the moon moves around the earth the way an attendant or bodyguard accompanies an important person. WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton )-a`b buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE satin udSndDir udPronouce A fabric that has a smooth, shiny surface. It is made of silk or similar materials. sat in (sat in) noun, plural satins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir satin pronunciation satisfaction The condition of being satisfied or the act of satisfying. Don t you get a lot of satisfaction from doing your homework well? sat tion (sat is fak n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir satisfaction pronunciation is fak buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta satisfactory Good enough to meet a need, desire, or standard; giving satisfaction. Your high grade on the arithmetic test is more than satisfactory. sat ry (sat is fak ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir satisfactory pronunciation is fak udPronouce udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta satisfy 1. To be or give enough to meet the need, desire, or demand of. The sandwich will satisfy me until dinner. The team s performance in the championship game did not satisfy the coach. 2. To make free from doubt; convince. The children s explanation of where they had been all afternoon satisfied their parents. sat fy (sat ) verb, satisfied, satisfying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir satisfy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta saturate To soak or fill completely. The spilled milk saturated the rug. sat rate (sach ) verb, saturated, saturating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saturate pronunciation (sach udPronouce udSndDir Saturday udSndDir udPronouce The seventh day of the week. Sat day (sat or sat ) noun, plural Saturdays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SaturdayG pronunciation or sat word history Word History Saturday is named after Saturn, the Roman god of farming. The planet Saturn is also named for this god. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow f :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE sandbar udSndDir udPronouce A ridge or bank of sand built up by the action of waves or currents. Sandbars can form in rivers or bays or along the shore. sand bar (sand ) noun, plural sandbars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sandbar pronunciation (sand sandbox udSndDir udPronouce A large, low box or enclosed area that is filled with sand for children to play in. sand box (sand ) noun, plural sandboxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sandbox pronunciation (sand sandpaper A strong, heavy paper with a rough coating of sand or other material on one side. It is used for smoothing and cleaning wood and other surfaces. Noun. To smooth and clean by rubbing with sandpaper. The worker sandpapered the old door until it was smooth. Verb. sand per (sand r) noun; verb, sandpapered, sandpapering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sandpaper pronunciation (sand udPronouce udSndDir sandpiper udSndDir udPronouce A bird that has a long, thin bill, long legs, and brown or grayish feathers. Sandpipers live along the seashore. sand er (sand r) noun, plural sandpipers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sandpiper pronunciation (sand :PHYSSIZE sandstone A kind of rock that is made up mainly of grains of sand held together by a kind of natural cement. sand stone (sand ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sandstone pronunciation (sand udPronouce udSndDir sandwich udSndDir udPronouce Two or more slices of bread with meat, cheese, or some other filling between them. Noun. To fit or squeeze in tightly. The book was sandwiched between two others on the top shelf. Verb. sand wich (sand wich) noun, plural sandwiches; verb, sandwiched, sandwiching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sandwich pronunciation (sand wich) word history Word History The word sandwich comes from the name of the Earl of Sandwich. It is said that he invented the sandwich so that he would not have to leave the table in the middle of a card game to eat a regular meal. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE sandy udSndDir udPronouce 1. Containing or like sand. The road to the beach is sandy and full of bumps. The cactus is a plant that grows in sandy soil. 2. Yellowish brown in color. You have sandy hair. sand y (san ) adjective, sandier, sandiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sandy pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having a healthy mind; not crazy. 2. Having or showing good sense. My friend gave me some sane advice. Another word that sounds like this is seine. sane (s n) adjective, saner, sanest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation A past tense of sing. We sang a cheerful song in the school play. Look up sing for more information. sang (sang) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sang) udPronouce udSndDir sanitation The protection of people s health by keeping living conditions clean. Sanitation includes getting rid of garbage and keeping drinking water clean. san tion (san n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sanitation pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir sanity A healthy state of mind. san ty (san ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sanity pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir A past tense of sink. The ship sank during a hurricane. Look up sink for more information. sank (sangk) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sangk) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A liquid that flows through a plant. Sap carries water and food from one part of a plant to another. The sap of the maple tree is used to make syrup. sap (sap) noun, plural saps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sap) sapling udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A young tree. The thin trunk of the sapling bent easily. sap ling (sap ling) noun, plural saplings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sapling pronunciation ling) max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass sapphire udSndDir udPronouce A precious stone that is clear and deep blue in color. sap phire (saf r) noun, plural sapphires. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sapphire pronunciation sarcastic Using sharp or bitter words that are meant to hurt or make fun of someone or something. Your sarcastic answer hurt my feelings. sar tic (s r kas tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sarcastic pronunciation r kas udPronouce udSndDir salesperson udSndDir udPronouce A salesman or saleswoman. sales son (s n) noun, plural salespersons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salesperson pronunciation :PHYSSIZE saleswoman udSndDir udPronouce A woman whose job is selling things. sales an (s n) noun, plural saleswomen (s SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saleswomanI pronunciation saliva A clear liquid that is given off into the mouth by glands. It keeps the mouth moist, helps in chewing, and starts digestion. sa va (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saliva pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir salmon udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large fish with a silver-colored body. Most salmon live in salt water but swim to fresh water to lay their eggs. 2. A yellowish pink color. Noun. Having the color salmon. Adjective. sal mon (sam n) noun, plural salmon or salmons; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salmon pronunciation :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. A white substance that is found in sea water and in the earth. Salt is used to season and preserve foods. 2. A chemical substance that is formed by the reaction of an acid with a base. Noun. Containing or preserved with salt. The ocean is made up of salt water. Adjective. To season or preserve with salt. Please don t salt my vegetables. Verb. with a grain of salt. With some doubt; not too seriously. Since they were not reliable, I took their advice with a grain of salt. salt (s lt) noun, plural salts; adjective; verb, salted, salting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom with a grain of salt. With some doubt; not too seriously. Since they were not reliable, I took their advice with a grain of salt. pronunciation saltwater Of, having to do with, or living in salt water. A shark is a saltwater fish. salt ter (s r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saltwater pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir salty Containing or tasting of salt. The food was too salty to eat. salt ) adjective, saltier, saltiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salty pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir salute udSndDir udPronouce 1. To show formal respect by raising the right hand to the forehead. The sailor saluted when the flag was raised. 2. To greet with friendly or respectful words or actions. The visiting speaker saluted the audience with words of praise for their city. Verb. The act or gesture of saluting. The president was greeted by a twenty-one gun salute. Noun. sa lute (s ) verb, saluted, saluting; noun, plural salutes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salute pronunciation word history Word History The word salute comes from a Latin word that means to wish good health to. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE salvage To save from being lost or destroyed. Our friends were able to salvage some furniture from their burning house. Verb. The rescue of something from being lost or destroyed. The tugboats helped in the salvage of the sinking ship. Noun. sal vage (sal vij) verb, salvaged, salvaging; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salvage pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir salvation 1. The saving or freeing from difficulty, danger, evil, or sin. 2. A person or thing that saves or frees. sal tion (sal v n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salvation pronunciation (sal v udPronouce udSndDir salve udSndDir udPronouce A soft, often greasy substance that heals or soothes wounds or sores; ointment. The nurse put salve on my scraped knee. salve (sav) noun, plural salves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salve pronunciation (sav) udSndDir udPronouce 1. Like another in every way. Two people wore the same costume to the party. 2. Being the very one; not another; identical. That is the same person I sat next to on the bus yesterday. 3. Not changed. You are the same kind, friendly person you were a year ago. Adjective. A person or thing that is alike or identical. My friend ordered a slice of melon for dessert, and I asked for the same. Noun. same (s m) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation MNotB88 sample udSndDir udPronouce A small part or piece of anything that shows what the whole is like. Show me a sample of the carpet you like. Noun. To test or judge a part of. The cook sampled the soup to see how it tasted. Verb. sam ple (sam l) noun, plural samples; verb, sampled, sampling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sample pronunciation sanctuary udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. Safety or protection. The escaped prisoners found sanctuary in the woods. 2. A natural area where birds and animals are protected. 3. A holy or sacred place. sanc y (sangk ) noun, plural sanctuaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sanctuary pronunciation (sangk max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udSndDir udPronouce Tiny, loose grains of crushed rocks. Sand is found on beaches and in deserts. Noun. 1. To scrape and smooth with sandpaper or sand. Sand the edges before you paint. 2. To sprinkle or cover with sand. The city sanded the roads after the snowstorm. Verb. sand (sand) noun; verb, sanded, sanding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sand) :PHYSSIZE Dunes made of sand. sandal udSndDir udPronouce A shoe with a sole that is held to the foot by one or more straps. san dal (san l) noun, plural sandals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sandal pronunciation safety pin A pin that is bent so as to form a spring. It has a guard at one end to cover the point. safety pin 1. To sink or hang down. The old bed sagged in the middle. 2. To become less firm or lose strength. Our spirits sagged after we lost four games in a row. sag (sag) verb, sagged, sagging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sag) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A very wise person, usually also old and very respected. People of the village consulted the sage for advice. Noun. Having or showing great wisdom and sound judgment. My grandparents often give me sage advice. Adjective. sage (s j) noun, plural sages; adjective, sager, sagest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation sagebrush A plant that has silver-white leaves and small yellow or white flowers. Sagebrush grows on the dry plains of western North America. sage brush (s brush ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sagebrush pronunciation brush udPronouce udSndDir Past tense and past participle of say. I said that I would like some more fruit. Look up say for more information. said (sed) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sed) max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large piece of canvas or other material that is attached to a boat or ship. It is used to catch the wind and move the boat forward in the water. 2. Something that is like a sail in shape or use. The flat part of the arm of a windmill is called a sail. 3. A trip or ride in a boat. We went for a sail. Noun. 1. To move through or travel over the water. The boat sailed to sea. 2. To begin a trip by water. The ship sails for Hawaii in two weeks. 3. To steer or run a boat. I am going to learn how to sail. 4. To move smoothly and without difficulty. The hawk sailed across the sky. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is sale. sail (s l) noun, plural sails; verb, sailed, sailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sailM pronunciation 1. OB sailboat udSndDir udPronouce A boat that is moved by the wind blowing against its sail or sails. sail boat (s ) noun, plural sailboats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sailboat! pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sailor udSndDir udPronouce A person whose work is sailing or working on a boat. A sailor may work for a steamship company or be in the navy. sail or (s r) noun, plural sailors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sailor9 pronunciation saint udSndDir udPronouce 1. A very holy person. Some churches publicly honor such holy people after they have died. 2. A person who is very kind to or patient with other people. The sick patient thought the helpful nurse was a saint. saint (s nt) noun, plural saints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saint pronunciation nt)Bg Saint Bernard A large, strong, reddish brown and white dog that has a big head. Saint Ber nard (b SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Saint Bernard pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Benefit or advantage; good. My grandparents moved to a warmer climate for the sake of their health. 2. Purpose or reason. Did you take the new job for the sake of making more money? sake (s k) noun, plural sakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation salad udSndDir udPronouce A cold dish that is made with lettuce, tomatoes, or other vegetables and often served with a dressing. Meat, fish, eggs, or fruit are also used in salads. sal ad (sal d) noun, plural salads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salad pronunciation salamander udSndDir udPronouce An animal that looks like a small lizard. Salamanders are amphibians and are related to frogs and toads. They live in or near fresh water. sal der (sal r) noun, plural salamanders.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salamanderi pronunciation salary udSndDir udPronouce A fixed amount of money that is paid to someone for work done. It is paid at regular times. That job pays a good salary. sal ry (sal ) noun, plural salaries.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salaryk pronunciation word history Word History The word salary comes from the Latin word for allowance, which originally came from the Latin word for salt. A Roman soldier s salary was the money he was given to buy salt. Later it came to mean wages paid for work done by anyone. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. An exchange of goods or property for money. A real estate agent arranged for the sale of our house. 2. The selling of something for less than it usually costs. The store is having a sale on bathing suits. Another word that sounds like this is sail. for sale. Available for purchase. Is that house for sale? on sale. Available for purchase at a price that is lower than usual. Furniture is on sale at our local department store. sale (s l) noun, plural sales. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sale1 idiom for sale. Available for purchase. Is that house for sale? on sale. Available for purchase at a price that is lower than usual. Furniture is on sale at our local department store. pronunciation salesman udSndDir udPronouce A man whose job is selling things. sales man (s n) noun, plural salesmen (s SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir salesman- pronunciation saber-toothed tiger A large animal that lived millions of years ago. They had long, curved teeth in the upper jaw. They are closely related to lions, tigers, and other cats. sa ber-toothed tiger (s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saber-toothed tiger pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir sable udSndDir udPronouce A small animal that looks like a weasel. Its soft, brown fur is very valuable. sa ble (s l) noun, plural sables. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sable pronunciation sabotage The deliberate damage or destruction of buildings, machinery, or other property, or the interference with some activity. Sabotage is used during a time of war against an enemy. Noun. To damage, destroy, or interfere with by using sabotage. Enemy agents sabotaged the radar of two air force bases. Verb. sab tage (sab ) noun; verb, sabotaged, sabotaging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sabotage pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A part in a plant or animal that is shaped like a bag and usually holds liquid. Another word that sounds like this is sack. sac (sak) noun, plural sacs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sak) udSndDir udPronouce A large bag that is made of coarse, strong material. We bought a sack of potatoes at the market. Another word that sounds like this is sac. sack (sak) noun, plural sacks.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sak) udSndDir udPronouce To steal all the valuable things from a town or city that has been captured in a war. The army sacked the town. Verb. The act of sacking. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is sac. sack (sak) verb, sacked, sacking; noun, plural sacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sak) sacred 1. Belonging to God or a god; having to do with religion. Our choir sings sacred music. 2. Deserving to be treated with great respect. The memory of the dead hero was sacred to the town. sa cred (s krid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sacred pronunciation krid) udPronouce udSndDir sacrifice udSndDir udPronouce 1. The ceremony of offering something to God or a god as an act of worship. The sacrifice of animals once was common in many religions. 2. Something that is offered in an act of worship. The ancient Greeks often killed a sheep on the altar as a sacrifice to a god. 3. The giving up of something that is wanted. A sacrifice is made for the sake of someone else or something else. The parents made many sacrifices in order to send their children to college. Noun. 1. To offer as a sacrifice to God or a god. Ancient peoples sacrificed animals to their gods. 2. To give up for the sake of someone else or something else. I sacrificed a chance to go skiing because I had promised to help my parents. Verb. sac fice (sak ) noun, plural sacrifices; verb, sacrificed, sacrificing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sacrifice pronunciation 1. Unhappy or sorrowful. I was sad when my friend moved to another city. 2. Causing unhappiness or sorrow. The wet and hungry dog was a sad sight. sad (sad) adjective, sadder, saddest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sad) max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion sadden To make or become sad. The death of our dog saddened us. I saddened at the thought of not being able to see my friend. sad den (sad n) verb, saddened, saddening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir sadden pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion saddle udSndDir udPronouce 1. A seat for a rider on the back of a horse or similar animal. Saddles are usually made of leather. 2. Something that is used like or looks like a saddle. The seat of a bicycle is often called a saddle. Noun. 1. To put a saddle on. The cowhand saddled the horse. 2. To load or burden. The club saddled me with all the work. Verb. sad dle (sad l) noun, plural saddles; verb, saddled, saddling.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saddle pronunciation safari udSndDir udPronouce A hunting trip. Many hunters once went on safaris in Africa. sa ri (s ) noun, plural safaris. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir safari pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Free from or giving protection from harm or danger. It is not safe to skate on thin ice. The spy found a safe place to hide the secret paper. 2. Without a chance of failure or error. It is a safe guess that it will rain today. 3. Careful. My parents are very safe drivers. 4. Having reached a base in baseball without being put out. Adjective. A strong metal box or other container. It is used to store money, jewelry, or other valuable things. Noun. safe (s f) adjective, safer, safest; noun, plural safes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir safeI pronunciation safeguard udSndDir udPronouce Something that protects. We put a screen in front of the fireplace as a safeguard against escaping sparks. Noun. To protect or guard. The dam safeguarded the town against a flood. Verb. safe guard (s ) noun, plural safeguards; verb, safeguarded, safeguarding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir safeguard pronunciation safety Freedom from harm or danger. The police work for the safety of us all. safe ty (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir safety pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir safety belt A strong band of cloth, leather, or other material that is used to hold a person in place or to prevent a person from falling. Window washers use safety belts when working outside on tall buildings. safety belt rural In, having to do with, or like the country. The farm family lives in a rural area. ru ral (r l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rural pronunciation udPronouce Rm211 udSndDir r\r14 udSndDir r\r14 udPronouce Rc108 1. To move, go, or come quickly. We ll have to rush or we ll be late. Water rushed out of the faucet. The police rushed the child to the hospital. 2. To act or do in a quick or hasty way. Don t rush your work or you will make a mistake. Verb. 1. The act of rushing; sudden, quick movement. There was a rush of water from the broken dam. 2. Busy or hurried activity or movement. There was such a rush in the store that I couldn t find a clerk to help me. 3. A busy or hurried state. They were in a rush to leave. Noun. Needing to be done quickly; urgent. Typing this letter is a rush job. Adjective. rush (rush) verb, rushed, rushing; noun, plural rushes; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rush)V udSndDir r\r14 udPronouce Rc109 A plant that looks like grass. It usually has slender, hollow stems and bunches of small green or brown flowers. rush (rush) noun, plural rushes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rush) Russia 1. A country in eastern Europe and in Asia. This country is now called the Soviet Union. Look up Soviet Union for more information. 2. A former empire in eastern Europe and northern Asia. Rus sia (rush ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Russia pronunciation (rush udPronouce Rf199 udSndDir r\r14 Russian udSndDir r\r14 udPronouce Rf200 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of Russia. 2. The language of Russia. Noun. Of or having to do with Russia, its people, or their language. Adjective. Rus sian (rush n) noun, plural Russians; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Russian pronunciation (rush udSndDir r\r14 udSndEffect rust.wav udPronouce Rc110 1. A reddish brown or orange coating that forms on iron when it is exposed to moisture or air. 2. A plant disease that causes reddish brown spots to appear on leaves and stems. Rust is caused by a fungus. 3. A reddish brown or orange color. Noun. To become covered with rust. The hinges on the old gate rusted. Verb. Having the color rust. Adjective. rust (rust) noun, plural rusts; verb, rusted, rusting; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rust)_ SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE rustic Of, relating to, or like the country. The artist is famous for painting rustic scenes. rus tic (rus tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rustic pronunciation udPronouce Rm212 udSndDir r\r14 rustle udSndDir r\r14 udPronouce Rf201 1. To make or cause to make soft, fluttering sounds. The leaves rustled in the wind. 2. To steal cattle. Verb. A soft, fluttering sound of things being rubbed together or stirred about. We heard the rustle of papers in the next room. Noun. rus tle (rus l) verb, rustled, rustling; noun, plural rustles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rustleI pronunciation rusty 1. Covered with rust. Let s replace the rusty nails in the fence. 2. Made by rust. There are rusty spots on these metal chairs. 3. Not as good as it used to be because of not being used. My piano playing is a bit rusty because I haven t practiced for a while. rust y (rus ) adjective, rustier, rustiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rusty pronunciation udPronouce Rf202 udSndDir r\r14 udSndDir r\r14 udPronouce Rc112 1. A track or groove made in the ground by a wheel or by constant use. The tractor left ruts in the dirt road. 2. A fixed way of living, thinking, or acting; boring routine or sameness. Don t get yourself into a rut by doing the same things every day. Noun. To make ruts in. The heavy trucks rutted the road. Verb. rut (rut) noun, plural ruts; verb, rutted, rutting.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rut) ruthless Not having pity or mercy. The dictator was a ruthless ruler. ruth less (r lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ruthless pronunciation lis)/ max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Rf203 udSndDir r\r14 udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir r\r14 udPronouce Rc113 A grass plant that has slender stems. The grain of this plant is used as food for animals and in making flour and whiskey and other alcoholic liquors. Another word that sounds like this is wry. rye (r ) noun, plural ryes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir xWavDir tbkMCI("play" && & "\" & F& ".wav","") buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The nineteenth letter of the alphabet. s, S (es) noun, plural s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation S or S. An abbreviation for south or southern. S or S. Sabbath udSndDir udPronouce The day of the week that is used for worship. Sunday is the Sabbath for most Christians. Saturday is the Sabbath for Jews. Sab bath (sab th) noun, plural Sabbaths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Sabbath pronunciation saber udSndDir udPronouce A heavy sword that has a long, usually curved blade and one cutting edge. sa ber (s r) noun, plural sabers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir saber pronunciation Rumania Another spelling for the word Romania. Look up Romania for more information. Ru ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Rumania pronunciation udPronouce Rm205 udSndDir r\r13 rumble udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rf194 1. To make a heavy, deep, rolling sound. Thunder rumbled in the distance. 2. To move with such a sound. The tanks rumbled down the road. Verb. A heavy, deep, rolling sound. We heard the rumble of thunder. Noun. rum ble (rum l) verb, rumbled, rumbling; noun, plural rumbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rumbleC pronunciation rummage enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm206 To search completely by moving things around. I rummaged in the closet for my missing shoe. Verb. A complete search made by moving things around. My rummage through the drawer did not turn up the missing glove. Noun. rum mage (rum ij) verb, rummaged, rummaging; noun, plural rummages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rummage pronunciation word history Word History The word rummage comes from an early French word that means to put cargo on a ship. Our meanings of the word come from the idea of the confusion and mess that there is on a ship when all the cargo is piled around waiting to be put away below the deck. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE rumor udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rf195 1. A story or statement that is passed from one person to another as truth without anything to prove it. I heard a rumor that the game was canceled. 2. What people are saying; general talk. Rumor has it that school will close early. Noun. To spread or tell by rumor. It is rumored that our teacher is getting married. Verb. ru mor (r r) noun, plural rumors; verb, rumored, rumoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rumor pronunciation udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rc104 1. The part of an animal s body where the back and legs are joined. 2. A cut of meat from this part. rump (rump) noun, plural rumps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rump! pronunciation (rump)n a B udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rc105 1. To go or cause to go quickly; move at a faster pace than a walk. The child had to run to catch the bus. I ran for help when I saw the fire break out. 2. To do by or as if by running. The athlete ran the race in 3 minutes and 40 seconds. I ran an errand for my parents. 3. To leave quickly; escape. The teenager ran away from home. 4. To operate; work. I oiled the lawn mower so it would run better. 5. To go or travel regularly. A bus runs every hour from Boston to New York. 6. To move or cause to move freely and easily. We let our cats run in the house. I ran my eyes over the page. I ran the water for my bath. 7. To take part in or enter a race or contest. Seven horses ran in the fifth race. Who do you think should run for mayor? 8. To pass into or bring to a particular place or condition. If you run into any trouble, just call me. 9. To keep on going or happening; continue. The road runs north about ten miles before it ends. The sale will run for one week. Blond hair runs in my family. 10. To be in charge of. I ran today s meeting. Our friend runs the grocery store. 11. To spread and mix together when exposed to water. The colors in this shirt ran after the first washing. 12. To suffer from; have. The patient was running a high fever. 13. To have the stitches break at some point and come undone. My stocking ran. 14. To get past or through. The ship tried to run the blockade. 15. To give out liquid. My nose is running. 16. To give to a computer as an instruction. Run that program again. 17. To read and follow the instructions in a program. The computer is now running that new program. Verb. 1. The act of running. I took the dog for a run. 2. A pace that is faster than a walk. The children broke into a run as they neared the park. 3. A trip. We took a run into town. This train makes four runs a day. 4. The freedom to move about or use. Our friends gave us the run of the house. 5. A period of time during which something continues to happen. We had a run of hot weather. The play had a six-month run. 6. A place where stitches have broken and come undone. You have a run in your stocking. 7. In baseball, a score that is made by touching home plate after touching the three bases. The shortstop scored the winning run. 8. A sudden demand. There was a run on eggs at our local store. 9. A steep pathway or track. There is a ski run near here. Noun. in the long run. In the last part of a course of events; at the end; finally. The project started well, but in the long run, we abandoned it. to run across. To meet or find by chance. If you run across any bargains at the book sale, buy something for me. to run into. 1. To meet or find by chance. I ran into my dentist when I was leaving the library. 2. To collide with. The car ran into a truck. to run out of. To use up the supply of. We have run out of eggs. run (run) verb, ran, run, running; noun, plural runs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom in the long run. In the last part of a course of events; at the end; finally. The project started well, but in the long run, we abandoned it. to run across. To meet or find by chance. If you run across any bargains at the book sale, buy something for me. to run into. 1. To meet or find by chance. I ran into my dentist when I was leaving the library. 2. To collide with. The car ran into a truck. to run out of. To use up the supply of. We have run out of eggs. pronunciation (run) runaway udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm207 A person or animal that runs away. A horse that has broken away from the rider s control is a runaway. Noun. Running away; fleeing; escaping. We finally caught the runaway horse. Adjective. run way (run ) noun, plural runaways; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir runaway pronunciation run-down udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm208 1. Having bad health; tired or sick. I felt run-down after working so hard. 2. In need of repair; falling apart. They bought a large, run-down house. run-down (run ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir run-downo pronunciation Past participle of ring. The telephone has rung three times. Look up ring for more information. Another word that sounds like this is wrung. rung (rung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rung)G udPronouce Rc106 udSndDir r\r13 udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rc107 1. A piece that forms a step of a ladder. 2. A piece that is placed between the legs of a chair or forms part of the back of a chair. Another word that sounds like this is wrung. rung (rung) noun, plural rungs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rung)} :PHYSSIZE rungs of a ladder runner udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm209 1. A person or animal that runs. The greyhound is a fast runner. 2. One of the long narrow parts or blades on which a sled or an ice skate moves. 3. A narrow strip of rug, carpet, or other material. We have a runner on the floor in the hall. 4. The thin stem of certain plants that trails along the ground and puts down roots to produce new plants. Strawberry plants have runners. run ner (run r) noun, plural runners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir runner pronunciation :PHYSSIZE runner-up udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rf196 A person, group, or team that finishes in second place in a contest. run ner-up (run ) noun, plural runners-up. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir runner-up pronunciation running udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rf197 The act of a person, animal, or thing that runs. Running on the beach is fun. Running a business is hard work. Noun. 1. Going quickly, moving at a run. The book had a picture of running gazelles. 2. Flowing. We could hear running water. 3. Operating; working. We left the engine running. 4. Going on without a break; continuous. During the show, our teacher made running comments. 5. Discharging mucus or pus. I have a running nose. 6. Done with or during a run. The player made a running catch. Adjective. run ning (run ing) noun, plural runnings; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir running pronunciation running mate A candidate for office from the same political party as another. A running mate is a candidate for the less important office. A presidential candidate s running mate is the candidate for vice president. running mate runway udSndDir r\r14 udPronouce Rf198 A long, narrow area where an airplane can take off and land. run way (run ) noun, plural runways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir runway pronunciation rupture udSndDir r\r14 udPronouce Rm210 1. The act of breaking open or bursting. The rupture of the main water pipe caused a flood. 2. A break in a friendship between people or nations. Noun. To break open or off. I ruptured a tiny blood vessel in my leg. Verb. rup ture (rup r) noun, plural ruptures; verb, ruptured, rupturing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rupture pronunciation rubber stamp A stamp made of rubber, with raised printing or a design. When it is pressed on a pad containing ink, it can be used to print dates, names, and the like. rubber stamp rubbish udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rf190 1. Useless waste material; trash. Put all the rubbish in a pile by the back door. 2. Worthless talk or thoughts; nonsense. Those rumors were just a lot of rubbish. rub bish (rub ish) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rubbish pronunciation rubble Rough, broken pieces of stone, rock, or other solid material. The rescue workers searched through the rubble of the bombed building. rub ble (rub l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rubble pronunciation udPronouce Rm201 udSndDir r\r13 ruble udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rf191 A unit of money in the Soviet Union. ru ble (r l) noun, plural rubles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ruble pronunciation udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce 1. A clear, red precious stone. 2. A deep red color. Noun. Having the color ruby; deep red. Adjective. ru by (r ) noun, plural rubies; adjective.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE rudder udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm202 1. A broad, flat, movable piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to the rear of a boat or ship. It is used in steering. 2. A piece that is like the rudder of a boat or ship, attached at the tail of an aircraft. rud der (rud r) noun, plural rudders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rudder pronunciation ruddy Having a healthy redness. That child has a ruddy complexion. rud dy (rud ) adjective, ruddier, ruddiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ruddy pronunciation udPronouce Rf192 udSndDir r\r13 udEmotion frustrat udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce 1. Having or showing bad manners; not polite. The bus driver gave a very rude answer to my question. I ve never met such a rude person. 2. Roughly made or done; primitive. Cave dwellers used rude tools. rude (r d) adjective, ruder, rudest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce 1. A ring of feathers or hairs growing around the neck of a bird or other animal. 2. A stiff, round frill, worn as a collar by men and women in former times. Another word that sounds like this is rough. ruff (ruf) noun, plural ruffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ruf) ruffle udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm203 1. To disturb the smoothness or calmness of. The wind ruffled the water. The bird ruffled its feathers. 2. To disturb or upset. The noisy crowd didn t ruffle the speaker. Verb. A strip of ribbon, lace, or other material gathered along one edge. It is used for trimming or decoration on clothes, curtains, bedspreads, and other things. Noun. ruf fle (ruf l) verb, ruffled, ruffling; noun, plural ruffles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ruffle pronunciation udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rc100 A piece of heavy fabric used to cover part of a floor. There was a small rug in front of the fireplace. rug (rug) noun, plural rugs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rug) rugged udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rf193 1. Having a sharp, rough outline or surface; rough and uneven. The mountain has many rugged peaks. 2. Very strong and sturdy. Our school has a rugged football team. 3. Hard to do or put up with; harsh. Life on the frontier was very rugged. rug ged (rug id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rugged pronunciation udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rc101 1. Destruction, damage, or collapse. The storekeeper faced financial ruin. 2. ruins. The remains of something destroyed or decayed. They found the ruins of an ancient city. 3. Something that causes destruction, damage, or collapse. Money and fame will be the ruin of them. Noun. To bring to ruin; harm or damage greatly. The earthquake ruined the town. My broken ankle ruined my chances of being chosen for the team. Verb. ru in (r in) noun, plural ruins; verb, ruined, ruining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ruin= pronunciation :PHYSSIZE ruins tB#z udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rc102 1. A direction or principle that serves as a guide for behavior or action. Baseball, football, and other games have rules. Clubs and other organizations have rules for members to follow. One rule of good manners is not to speak when your mouth is full. 2. Control or government; reign. The people were happy under the rule of the king and queen. 3. Something that usually or normally happens or is done. Getting up early is the rule in our house. 4. An instrument for measuring; ruler. Noun. 1. To have power or control over; govern. The king and queen did not rule their subjects fairly. 2. To make a decision with authority. The court ruled in their favor. 3. To mark with straight lines. I write on paper that is ruled. Verb. to rule out. To decide against; exclude from consideration. The mayor ruled out higher taxes as a way of raising money. rule (r l) noun, plural rules; verb, ruled, ruling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to rule out. To decide against; exclude from consideration. The mayor ruled out higher taxes as a way of raising money. pronunciation WordB ruler udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm204 1. A person who rules. 2. A strip of wood, plastic, metal, or other material that is marked off in measuring units, such as inches. It is used for drawing straight lines and for measuring. rul er (r r) noun, plural rulers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ruler pronunciation udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rc103 An alcoholic liquor made from molasses or the juice of sugar cane. rum (rum) noun, plural rums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rum) rouse 1. To awaken from sleep, rest, or the like. The loud noise roused us. 2. To stir up; excite. The touchdown roused the crowd. rouse (rouz) verb, roused, rousing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rouse pronunciation (rouz)? udPronouce Rm196 udSndDir r\r12 udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce A complete defeat, or a disorderly retreat following such a defeat. The surprise attack resulted in a rout of the enemy. Noun. 1. To beat completely. Our team routed theirs by twenty points. 2. To force to retreat. Our soldiers routed the enemy. Verb. rout (rout) noun, plural routs; verb, routed, routing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rout) 1. To find or uncover by searching; discover. I routed my old shoes from the closet. 2. To drive out; make leave. They routed us from our tents at seven o clock. rout (rout) verb, routed, routing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rout)c udPronouce udSndDir r\r13 route udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rf188 1. A road or other course used for traveling. We drove along the ocean route to the beach. 2. A regular course or territory covered by a person who delivers or sells something. I have a newspaper route. Noun. 1. To arrange the route for. The travel agency routed our trip for us. 2. To send by a certain route. The company routes its mail through New York. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is root. route (r t or rout) noun, plural routes; verb, routed, routing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir route pronunciation t or rout) routine udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm197 1. A regular way of doing something. Shopping for groceries is part of my weekly routine. 2. Sameness of actions or ways of doing things. The children became bored with the routine of camp life. Noun. According to or using routine; regular. Making my bed is one of my routine chores. Adjective. rou tine (r ) noun, plural routines; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir routine pronunciation udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce 1. A series of people or things arranged in a line. A row of trees was planted in front of the house. 2. A line of chairs or seats. We sat in the last row of the theater. Another word that sounds like this is roe. row (r ) noun, plural rows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce 1. To use oars to make a boat move. We rowed to shore. 2. To carry in a rowboat. Will you row me across the lake? Verb. A trip in a rowboat. It is a long row across the river. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is roe. row (r ) verb, rowed, rowing; noun, plural rows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce A noisy quarrel or fight. They had a row over who would use the bathroom first. row (rou) noun, plural rows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rou) rowboat udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rf189 A boat that is moved by oars. row boat (r ) noun, plural rowboats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rowboat pronunciation :PHYSSIZE royal udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm198 1. Of or having to do with a king or queen or their family. The royal family lives in the palace. 2. Belonging to or serving a king or queen or their family. The queen lives in the royal palace. 3. Coming from or by a king or queen or their family. The king issued a royal command. 4. Suitable for or like a king or queen or their family. We were given a royal welcome when we arrived. roy al (roi l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir royal pronunciation royalty udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm199 1. A royal person or persons. Kings, queens, princes, and princesses are royalty. 2. The position or power of a king or queen or other member of a royal family. The crown is a symbol of royalty. roy ty (roi ) noun, plural royalties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir royalty pronunciation An abbreviation for railroad. An abbreviation for route. udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce 1. To press something back and forth over; move back and forth with pressure. The nurse rubbed my leg to ease the cramp. 2. To spread by using pressure. I rubbed lotion on my sunburned arms. 3. To move against something else or against each other. I rubbed my cold hands together to make them warm. 4. To apply pressure to in order to clean, polish, or make smooth. I rubbed the table with wax. 5. To take away by applying pressure. I used my foot to rub out what I had written in the sand. Verb. The act of rubbing. The coach gave my sore shoulder a good rub. Noun. rub (rub) verb, rubbed, rubbing; noun, plural rubs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rub) rubber enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir r\r13 udPronouce Rm200 1. A strong, elastic, waterproof substance that comes from the milky liquid in certain tropical trees. Rubber is used to make tires. 2. A short boot or overshoe that protects shoes from water. rub ber (rub r) noun, plural rubbers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rubber? pronunciation word history Word History The word rubber comes from the word rub. This material was first used to rub out, or erase, pencil marks. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE n. B rubber band An elastic loop of rubber. It is used to hold things together. rubber band Rosh Hashanah A holiday celebrating the first day of the Jewish year, which occurs in September or October. Rosh Ha nah (r SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Rosh Hashanah pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce Rf179 udSndDir r\r12 udEmotion enthusia udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce 1. Having the color rose; pinkish red. The baby s cheeks were rosy from the cold. 2. Full of hope; bright; cheerful. The college graduate had a rosy outlook on the future. ros ) adjective, rosier, rosiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation oolbB udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce To make or become rotten; decay. The apples will rot on the tree if we don t pick them. The damp air in the basement will rot the old wooden chest. Verb. 1. The process of rotting. Rot ruined the books in the damp basement. 2. One of several diseases of plants or animals caused by any of various fungi or bacteria. Noun. rot (rot) verb, rotted, rotting; noun; plural rots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rot) rotary Having a part or parts that turn or rotate. Some telephones have a rotary dial. ro ry (r ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rotary pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Rf180 udSndEffect rotary.wav udSndDir r\r12 rotate 1. To turn or cause to turn around on an axis. The earth rotates from west to east. Electricity rotates the wheel of the machine. 2. To change in a fixed order; take turns regularly. The guards will rotate every four hours. Farmers rotate their crops to keep the soil fertile. ro tate (r t) verb, rotated, rotating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rotate pronunciation udPronouce Rm193 udSndDir r\r12 rotation udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rf181 The act or process of turning on an axis. The rotation of the earth takes 24 hours. ro tion (r n) noun, plural rotations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rotationE pronunciation rotor udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rf182 1. The part of a motor or other machine that turns or rotates. 2. A set of large, turning blades that lifts and moves a helicopter or other aircraft. ro tor (r r) noun, plural rotors.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rotor pronunciation rotten 1. Decayed; spoiled. That is a rotten apple. This meat is rotten. 2. Likely to break, crack, or give way; weak. The wood in this old floor is rotten. 3. Very bad or unpleasant. That was a rotten movie. rot ten (rot n) adjective, rottener, rottenest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rotten pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Rf183 udSndDir r\r12 udEmotion disguste rouge udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rf184 A red or pink cosmetic used to color the cheeks. rouge (r zh) noun, plural rouges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rouge pronunciation rough udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rm194 1. Having an uneven surface; not smooth or level. The bark of the tree is rough. Our car bounced over the rough road. 2. Marked by or showing force or violence. Football can be a rough game. The little boat tossed on the rough waters. 3. Not having or showing gentleness or politeness; rude. I would never speak in such a rough way. 4. Not completely or perfectly finished or made. The artist made a rough sketch before painting. The mechanic gave us a rough estimate of the repair costs. 5. In a natural or unfinished state. Jewelers cut rough diamonds into smaller stones. 6. Hard or unpleasant. I had a rough day. Adjective. To plan, sketch, or shape in an incomplete way. The builder roughed out a plan for the house. I roughed in the details of the drawing. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is ruff. rough (ruf) adjective, rougher, roughest; verb, roughed, roughing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rough pronunciation (ruf) round udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rf185 1. Shaped like a ball or globe. A grapefruit is round. 2. Shaped like a circle; circular. Tires and hoops are round. 3. Having a curved outline or surface. The chair has a round back. Adjective. 1. Something that has a round shape. The cook cut the cookie dough into rounds. 2. Movement in a circle or about an axis; revolution. The spacecraft made two rounds of the moon before it landed. 3. rounds. A fixed or regular course or route. The guards made their rounds every hour. 4. A series of happenings or actions. There is a round of parties over the holidays. 5. A single outburst. Let s have a round of applause. 6. A complete game or a section of a game or contest. There are ten rounds in the boxing match. We played a round of golf this afternoon. 7. A short song that is sung by three or more voices. Each voice begins the song at a different time. Row, Row, Row Your Boat is a round. 8. A single discharge of a gun or other firearm or the ammunition needed for this. The police officer fired three rounds at the target. Noun. 1. To make or become round. I rounded the corners of the table I was making. 2. To pass or travel to the other side of; go around. The car rounded the corner. Verb. Around. The top spun round and round. The children gathered round the teacher. Adverb, preposition. to round off. To make into a round number. I rounded off 49.8 to 50. to round out. To make complete. That coin rounds out my collection. to round up. To drive or gather together. The farmer rounded up the stray cows. I rounded up a bunch of my friends. round (round) adjective, rounder, roundest; noun, plural rounds; verb, rounded, rounding; adverb; preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir round idiom to round off. To make into a round number. I rounded off 49.8 to 50. to round out. To make complete. That coin rounds out my collection. to round up. To drive or gather together. The farmer rounded up the stray cows. I rounded up a bunch of my friends. pronunciation (round) paBAv roundabout udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rm195 Not straight or direct. We took a roundabout route home. round bout (round bout round bout ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roundabout9 pronunciation (round bout or round bout roundhouse udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rf186 A round building with a turntable inside. A roundhouse is used to store or repair locomotives. round house (round ) noun, plural roundhouses (round ziz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roundhouseY pronunciation (round :PHYSSIZE certB! round number udEmotion maglass A number given in terms of the nearest whole number or in tens, hundreds, thousands, and the like. The number 500 is the round number for 498, and 6 is the round number for 5-7/8. round numberc max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass round trip A trip to a place and back to the starting point. We took a round trip from Florida to New York and back to Florida. round trip roundup udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rf187 1. The act of driving or gathering scattered cattle together for counting, branding, or selling. 2. A gathering together of people or things. The announcer presented a roundup of the latest news items. round up (round ) noun, plural roundups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roundup pronunciation (round udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce 1. The outer covering of the top of a building. I hit a ball over the roof. The workers replaced the shingles on the roof. 2. Something that is like a roof in position or use. I burned the roof of my mouth Noun. To cover with a roof. Our new house will be roofed this week. Verb. roof (r f or r f) noun, plural roofs; verb, roofed, roofing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation f or r :PHYSSIZE udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce A bird that is related to the crow. It looks like a crow with a gray beak. Rooks nest in colonies and live in Europe and Asia. rook (r k) noun, plural rooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce A piece that is used in the game of chess. The rook moves any number of spaces across or up and down the board parallel to the sides. rook (r k) noun, plural rooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tablB rookie udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rm190 1. A person who has just joined a group and has had no experience. Those police officers are rookies. 2. An athlete who has just started playing a professional sport. rook ie (r ) noun, plural rookies.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rookie pronunciation udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce 1. An area that is or may be taken up by something; space. There was no room to park the car in the lot. Is there room for this book in the suitcase? 2. An area in a house or other building that is separated or set off by walls. Our house has seven rooms. 3. The people in a room. The whole room was laughing. 4. A chance or opportunity; possibility. There is room for improvement in your schoolwork. Noun. To live in a room or rooms. They roomed together at college. Verb. room (r m or r m) noun, plural rooms; verb, roomed, rooming.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation m or r m)ootbB roommate udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rf176 A person with whom one shares a room or rooms. room mate (r or r ) noun, plural roommates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roommateE pronunciation or r roomy Having plenty of room; large. They live in a roomy old house. room or r ) adjective, roomier, roomiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roomy pronunciation or r udPronouce Rf177 udSndDir r\r12 roost udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rf178 1. A perch on which birds rest or sleep. 2. A building or other place for birds to rest or sleep for the night. Noun. To rest or sleep on a roost as a bird does. Verb. roost (r st) noun, plural roosts; verb, roosted, roosting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roost pronunciation rooster udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rm191 An adult male chicken. roost er (r r) noun, plural roosters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rooster pronunciation :PHYSSIZE PronB`P enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce 1. The part of a plant that grows down into the ground. Roots hold the plant in the soil and take in water and minerals to feed the plant. 2. A part that acts as or looks like a root. Teeth and hair have roots. 3. A part where something begins; origin. Get to the root of the problem. 4. A word to which a prefix or suffix is added to make other words. Faith is the root of faithful, and is the root of bearable and unbearable. Noun. 1. To develop roots and begin to grow. The cuttings will root soon. 2. To fix or establish firmly. Fear rooted me to the spot. 3. To pull, tear, or get rid of completely. We rooted weeds from the lawn. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is route. root (r t or r t) noun, plural roots; verb, rooted, rooting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation t or r :PHYSSIZE kinds of roots 1. To dig in the earth with the snout. The pig rooted about for food. 2. To search for something; rummage. I rooted through the closet for my other shoe. Another word that sounds like this is route. root (r t or r t) verb, rooted, rooting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation t or r udPronouce udSndDir r\r12 To support a team or a person in a contest. Who are we rooting for? Another word that sounds like this is route. root (r t or r t) verb, rooted, rooting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation t or r max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce udSndDir r\r12 udEmotion enthusia udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce 1. A strong cord made of twisted or woven strands of wire, fiber, or other material. Ropes are used for pulling, lifting, or hanging objects. 2. A number of things joined together by twisting or stringing. I wore a rope of pearls around my neck. Noun. 1. To tie, bind, or fasten with a rope. The clerk roped the boxes together to make them easier to carry. 2. To separate or enclose with a rope or ropes. The police roped off the area. 3. To catch with a lasso or rope. The cowhand roped the calf. Verb. rope (r p) noun, plural ropes; verb, roped, roping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ropey pronunciation udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce 1. A flower that grows on a thorny bush or vine. Roses are usually red, pink, yellow, or white and often have a sweet smell. 2. A pinkish red color. Noun. Having the color rose. Adjective. rose (r z) noun, plural roses; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Past tense of rise. Everyone rose when the principal entered the room. Look up rise for more information. rose (r z) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir r\r12 rosebud udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rm192 The bud of a rose. rose bud (r ) noun, plural rosebuds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rosebud pronunciation roller coaster A ride in an amusement park or fair. On a roller coaster, people sit in a car that moves very fast over a track having sharp turns and sudden, steep inclines. roller coaster max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect rolrcost.wav udSndDir r\r12 udEmotion enthusia roller-skate To skate on roller skates. The children roller-skated down the street. roll er-skate (r ) verb, roller-skated, roller-skating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roller-skate pronunciation udPronouce Rf173 udSndDir r\r12 roller skate A skate that has small wheels on the bottom. Roller skates are used for skating on flat surfaces, such as sidewalks. roller skate rolling pin A smooth cylinder used to roll out dough. Rolling pins are often made of wood and have a handle at each end. rolling pin :PHYSSIZE A type of memory that is installed in a computer and that cannot be changed. The information stored in ROM is permanent. ROM (rom) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rom) udPronouce udSndDir r\r12 Roman udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rm188 1. Of or having to do with ancient or modern Rome, its people, or their culture. 2. roman. Of or having to do with the style of type most widely used in printing. The letters of roman type are upright. This sentence is printed in roman type. Adjective. 1. A person who was born or is living in Rome. 2. A person who lived in ancient Rome. 3. roman. Roman type or lettering. Noun. Ro man (r n) adjective; noun, plural Romans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Roman pronunciation Roman Catholic 1. Having to do with the Roman Catholic Church. 2. A member of the Roman Catholic Church. Roman Catholic Roman Catholic Church The Christian church that recognizes the pope as its head. Roman Catholic Church romance enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce Rf174 1. A love affair. The story of Sleeping Beauty is about a romance that she has with a prince. 2. A quality of love, excitement, mystery, or adventure. The dim lights gave a sense of romance to the room. 3. A story or poem that tells of heroes and their deeds, of adventure, and of love. ro mance (r mans or r mans) noun, plural romances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir romance pronunciation mans or r mans) word history Word History The word romance comes from an old French word that meant something written in a Romance language. In the Middle Ages, stories of love and adventure were usually written in one of these Romance languages instead of in Latin, which was used in more serious writings. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Romance language One of the languages that developed from Latin. French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese are Romance languages. Romance language Romania A country in southeastern Europe. This word is also spelled Rumania. Ro ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Romania pronunciation udPronouce Rm189 udSndDir r\r12 Roman numeral Any one of the letters used in a numbering system based on that used by the ancient Romans. In this system I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500, and M = 1,000. Roman numeral buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light romantic 1. Having to do with or marked by romance. My friend s head is full of romantic dreams. 2. Having thoughts and feelings of love and adventure. 3. Suitable for love or romance. The candles gave the room a romantic atmosphere. ro tic (r tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir romantic pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati udPronouce Rf175 udSndDir r\r12 udEmotion flirtati The capital of Italy, in the central part of the country. In ancient times, Rome was the center of the Roman Empire. Rome (r m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir r\r12 udSndDir r\r12 udPronouce To play in a lively and noisy way. The children romped in the waves. Verb. Lively and noisy play. I took my dog along for a romp in the woods. Noun. romp (romp) verb, romped, romping; noun, plural romps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (romp) rocket udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rm182 A device that is driven through the air by a stream of hot gases that are released from the rear. Rockets are used as fireworks and weapons and to propel spacecraft. Noun. To move or rise very quickly. The price of food is rocketing. Verb. rock et (rok it) noun, plural rockets; verb, rocketed, rocketing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rocketE pronunciation :PHYSSIZE rocking chair A chair that is mounted on rockers or springs so that it can rock. rocking chair rocking horse A toy horse mounted on rockers. It is large enough for a child to ride. rocking horse rock roll A kind of popular music that has a strong, steady beat. rock roll (rok SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Rm183 rock roll pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect rockroll.wav udSndDir r\r11 udEmotion enthusia rocky Full of rocks. The rocky beach was hard to walk on. rock y (rok ) adjective, rockier, rockiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rocky pronunciation udPronouce Rm184 udSndDir r\r11 rocky Likely to fall or sway. Don t sit in that rocky old chair. rock y (rok ) adjective, rockier, rockiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rocky pronunciation udPronouce Rf171 udSndDir r\r11 udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce 1. A thin, straight piece of metal, wood, or other material. 2. A long pole used for fishing. This is also called a fishing rod. Look up fishing rod for more information. 3. A stick or bundle of sticks used to beat or punish. 4. A unit for measuring. It is equal to 5 yards or 16 feet. rod (rod) noun, plural rods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rod) Past tense of ride. My friend rode a bicycle. Look up ride for more information. Another word that sounds like this is road. rode (r d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir r\r11 rodent enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rf172 Any of a large group of animals that have a pair of big front teeth used for gnawing. Rats, mice, squirrels, guinea pigs, and beavers are rodents. ro dent (r nt) noun, plural rodents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rodent pronunciation word history Word History The word rodent comes from a Latin word meaning to gnaw. Rodents are gnawing animals. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE A chipmunk is a rodent. o or2n rodeo udSndDir r\r11 udSndEffect rodeo.wav udPronouce Rm185 A show with contests in horseback riding, roping, and other similar skills. ro or r ) noun, plural rodeos.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rodeo pronunciation or r SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE The eggs of fish. Another word that sounds like this is row. roe (r ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir r\r11 udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce A small deer that has a reddish brown coat. It is found in the forests of Europe and northern Asia. Another word that sounds like this is row. roe (r ) noun, plural roes or roe. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rogue udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rm186 1. A person who is dishonest; cheat. 2. A person who is playful or mischievous. rogue (r g) noun, plural rogues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rogue pronunciation Rf2.X enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce 1. A character or part played by an actor. I have a role in the play. 2. A part played by a person or thing; position. Our teacher took the role of guide on our trip. Another word that sounds like this is roll. role (r l) noun, plural roles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word role comes from a French word that was first used to mean a roll of paper on which an actor s part or lines are written. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir r\r11 udSndEffect roll.wav udPronouce 1. To move by turning over and over. The ball rolled away. 2. To move or be moved on wheels or rollers. The wagon rolled down the hill. I rolled the cart down the street. 3. To turn over many times. The dog rolled in the grass. 4. To move in an up-and-down motion or from side to side. The tide rolled in. The ship rolled in the storm. 5. To make a deep, continuous sound; rumble. The drums rolled. 6. To wrap around on itself or on something else. Roll up the sleeping bag. Roll the clay into a ball. 7. To wrap in a covering. I rolled the fish in paper. 8. To spread out or make flat with a roller. I rolled dough for the cookies. 9. To pronounce with a trill. 10. To pass or go. The days rolled by. Verb. 1. Something that is rolled up. Please buy a roll of stamps. 2. A list of names of people belonging to a group. The teacher called the roll. 3. A piece of baked bread. I put the hamburger on a roll. 4. A rolling or swaying motion. The roll of the boat made me dizzy. 5. A quick, continuous series of short sounds, as those made by beating on a drum. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is role. roll (r l) verb, rolled, rolling; noun, plural rolls.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rollc pronunciation roller udSndDir r\r12 udSndEffect roller.wav udPronouce Rm187 1. A cylinder on which something is rolled or wound up. A window shade is on a roller. 2. A cylinder that smooths, spreads out, flattens, or crushes. We painted the walls with a roller. 3. A small wheel on which something is rolled or moved. They had to move the piano on rollers. 4. A long, swelling wave that breaks on the shore. roll er (r r) noun, plural rollers.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roller pronunciation prb8C road map A map that shows the streets and highways of an area. road map roadrunner udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rf166 A bird that has brownish black streaked feathers, a long tail tipped with white, and a shaggy crest on top of its head. Roadrunners usually run very fast instead of flying. They are found in the southwestern United States. road ner (r r) noun, plural roadrunners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roadrunner pronunciation :PHYSSIZE roadside udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rm178 An area along the side of a road. We pulled up on the roadside to rest. Noun. Located along the side of the road. We stopped at a roadside stand. Adjective. road side (r ) noun, plural roadsides; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roadside pronunciation To go or move around without any particular place to go; wander. We roamed through the woods. roam (r m) verb, roamed, roaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir r\r11 udSndDir r\r11 udSndEffect roar.wav udPronouce 1. To make a loud, deep sound or cry. The lion roared. The jet engine roared. 2. To laugh loudly. They all roared at my jokes. Verb. A loud, deep sound or cry. I heard the roar of the ocean. The engine s roar faded. Noun. roar (r r) verb, roared, roaring; noun, plural roars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roare pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow f :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE roast udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rf167 1. To cook in an oven or over an open fire or hot coals. We roasted a chicken for dinner. The children roasted marshmallows over the barbecue. 2. To dry and brown by heat. Coffee beans are roasted and ground. 3. To be or make too hot. I m roasting in this coat. Verb. A piece of meat that has been roasted or is ready to be roasted. We had a roast of pork for dinner. Noun. Roasted. My whole family likes roast beef. Adjective. roast (r st) verb, roasted, roasting; noun, plural roasts; adjective.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roast pronunciation To take away from by using force or violence; steal from. Have the police found who robbed the jewelry store in town? rob (rob) verb, robbed, robbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rob) udPronouce udSndDir r\r11 robber udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rf168 A person who robs. rob ber (rob r) noun, plural robbers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir robber pronunciation robbery udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rf169 The act of taking something by the use of force or violence; theft. Did you read about the bank robbery on Tuesday? rob y (rob ) noun, plural robberies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir robbery pronunciation )it2m udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce 1. A loose piece of clothing that is worn as a covering. I bought a yellow robe to wear over my pajamas. 2. A piece of clothing that is worn to show one s office, profession, or rank. Members of the clergy and judges sometimes wear robes. Noun. To put a robe on. Servants robed the emperor before the ceremony. Verb. robe (r b) noun, plural robes; verb, robed, robing.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation robin udSndDir r\r11 udSndEffect robin.wav udPronouce Rm179 A bird that lives in North America and Europe. The robin that lives in North America has a reddish orange breast and a black head and tail. rob in (rob in) noun, plural robins.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir robin pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE robot udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rf170 A machine that can do some of the same things that a human being can do. ro bot (r t or r bot) noun, plural robots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir robot pronunciation t or r :PHYSSIZE robust Having strength and energy; in good health. The football player was very robust. ro bust (r bust or r bust) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Rm180 robust pronunciation bust or r bust) word history Word History The word robust comes from a Latin word meaning made of oak. Oak is a strong, hard wood, so the Latin word came to mean strong. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir r\r11 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce 1. A piece of stone. The children threw rocks into the lake. 2. A large mass of stone forming a cliff or peak. The boat was thrown against the rocks by the large waves. 3. A mass of mineral matter that is formed naturally and is part of the earth s crust. Granite, limestone, and slate are rocks. 4. Something that is like a rock in hardness or strength; strong support. My cousin was our rock during the family crisis. rock (rok) noun, plural rocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rok) udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce 1. To move back and forth or from side to side in a gentle way. I rocked the baby in my arms. 2. To move or shake violently. The explosion rocked the building. Verb. 1. A rocking motion. Give the baby a rock in the cradle. 2. Rock roll. Noun. rock (rok) verb, rocked, rocking; noun, plural rocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rok) rocker udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rm181 1. A rocking chair. 2. One of the two curved pieces on which a cradle, rocking chair, or other object rocks. rock er (rok r) noun, plural rockers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rockerA pronunciation udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce A place that has a surface for ice-skating or roller-skating. rink (ringk) noun, plural rinks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ringk) :PHYSSIZE ice-skating rink rinse udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm172 1. To wash with clear water; take out soap or other matter with water. I rinsed the shirt before hanging it up to dry. 2. To wash lightly. Please rinse the glass before you put it in the dishwasher. Verb. The act of rinsing. I gave my hair a rinse after I got out of the pool. Noun. rinse (rins) verb, rinsed, rinsing; noun, plural rinses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rinse pronunciation (rins)2 udEmotion scared udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce 1. A noisy and violent disorder caused by a group or crowd of people. 2. A person or thing that is very funny. Noun. To take part in a noisy and violent disorder. The prisoners threatened to riot. Verb. ri ot (r t) noun, plural riots; verb, rioted, rioting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir riot' pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udSndDir r\r10 udSndEffect rip.wav udPronouce To tear or pull apart. I ripped my pants on the fence. Verb. A torn place; tear. You have a rip in your shirt. Noun. rip (rip) verb, ripped, ripping; noun, plural rips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rip) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce 1. Fully grown and ready to be eaten. The tomatoes in the garden are ripe now. 2. Ready; well prepared. Political unrest made the country ripe for revolution. ripe (r p) adjective, riper, ripest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ripen To make or become ripe. The heat and sun have ripened the pears. rip en (r n) verb, ripened, ripening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ripen pronunciation udPronouce Rm173 udSndDir r\r10 ripple udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rf163 1. A very small wave. The breeze made ripples on the surface of the pond. 2. Anything that is like a ripple. The wind makes ripples in the curtains. 3. A sound that is like the sound made by the flowing of very small waves. There was only a ripple of applause when the speaker finished. Noun. To have or cause to have ripples. The stone I threw rippled the water. Verb. rip ple (rip l) noun, plural ripples; verb, rippled, rippling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ripple pronunciation udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce 1. To get up from a sitting, kneeling, or lying position; stand up. Everyone had to rise when the judge entered. 2. To get out of bed. We rise at 7:00 every morning. 3. To move from a lower to a higher place; go upward. Smoke rose from the chimney. 4. To reach upward. The building rises above the others. 5. To become greater, larger, or higher. Yeast makes bread dough rise. 6. To go upward in position, rank, or importance. The artist rose to a prominent position. 7. To start; begin. That river rises in the mountains. 8. To rebel; revolt. The people rose against the cruel dictator. Verb. 1. A moving upward. There was a rise in temperature today. 2. An upward slope. The campers were so tired that they could not climb the rise of the hill. Noun. rise (r z) verb, rose, risen, rising; noun, plural rises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rise9 pronunciation risen Past participle of rise. The sun has risen. Look up rise for more information. ris en (riz n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir risen pronunciation udPronouce Rf164 udSndDir r\r11 udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce A chance of loss or harm; danger. There is great risk in skydiving. Noun. 1. To put in danger of loss or harm. The firefighters risked their lives every day. 2. To take the risk of. My parents risked losing money when they bought a store. Verb. risk (risk) noun, plural risks; verb, risked, risking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir risk? pronunciation (risk) ritual udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rm174 A system or fixed form of special ceremonies. Baptism is part of the ritual of many churches. rit al (rich l) noun, plural rituals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ritual9 pronunciation (rich rival udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rm175 A person who is, or tries to be, as good as or better than another. The two students were rivals for class president. My cousin has no rival as a chess player. Noun. 1. To be the equal of. Nothing rivals the enjoyment I get from fishing. 2. To try to be as good as or better than. Verb. Trying to get the same thing as another; competing. The two rival teams both practiced hard before the game. Adjective. ri val (r l) noun, plural rivals; verb, rivaled, rivaling; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rival pronunciation s\2<t river udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rm176 1. A large natural stream of water that empties into a lake, ocean, or other river. 2. Anything that is like a river. A river of oil spilled from the truck when it turned over. riv er (riv r) noun, plural rivers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir river pronunciation :PHYSSIZE rivet udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rm177 A metal bolt that is used to fasten pieces of metal together. Noun. 1. To fasten with a rivet. The workers riveted the steel beams together. 2. To hold or fasten firmly. The children s attention was riveted on the puppet show. Verb. riv et (riv it) noun, plural rivets; verb, riveted, riveting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rivet pronunciation roach udEmotion disguste udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce Rf165 A brown or black insect often found as a pest in homes. This insect is also called a cockroach. Look up cockroach for more information. roach (r ch) noun, plural roaches.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir roach pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udSndDir r\r11 udPronouce 1. A strip of pavement or cleared ground that people or vehicles use to go from one place to another. 2. A way for going or moving toward something wanted. Many people helped the actor on the road to fame. Another word that sounds like this is rode. road (r d) noun, plural roads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ridge udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm166 1. The long and narrow upper part of something. The animal had a black and white spot on the ridge of its back. 2. A raised, narrow strip. Corduroy has ridges. 3. A long and narrow chain of hills or mountains. 4. The line where the two slanting sides of a roof come together. ridge (rij) noun, plural ridges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ridge pronunciation (rij) ridicule udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm167 To make fun of. That mean bully often ridicules other children. Verb. Words or actions that make fun of a person or thing. Your strange way of dressing leaves you open to ridicule. Noun. rid cule (rid ) verb, ridiculed, ridiculing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ridicule pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor ridiculous Very silly or foolish. One of the guests wore a ridiculous hat with fruit and flowers on it to the costume party. ri lous (ri dik s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ridiculous pronunciation (ri dik buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udPronouce Rf160 udSndDir r\r10 udEmotion giggle rifle udSndDir r\r10 udSndEffect rifle.wav udPronouce Rf161 A firearm that is meant to be fired from the shoulder. ri fle (r l) noun, plural rifles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rifle pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce 1. To fit a boat or ship with masts, sails, lines, and the like. The workers rigged the entire boat in two weeks. 2. To fit out; equip. We rigged our car with a special rack for carrying skis. 3. To make or build in a hurry or by using odd bits and pieces of material. We rigged up a radio from used parts. Verb. 1. An arrangement of masts, sails, lines, and the like on a boat or ship. 2. Equipment used for a special purpose. We bought a new fishing rig for our trip. The field is filled with oil drilling rigs. Noun. rig (rig) verb, rigged, rigging; noun, plural rigs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rig) rigging udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rf162 1. All the lines of a boat or ship. The rigging includes such things as ropes, chains, and wires. 2. Equipment used for a special purpose. The workers set up the rigging for drilling the oil well. rig ging (rig ing) noun, plural riggings.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rigging pronunciation :PHYSSIZE rigging on a ship right udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm168 1. Correct or true; free from mistakes. The student gave the right answer to the arithmetic problem. 2. Just, moral, or good. Telling the truth was the right thing to do. 3. On or toward the side of the body that is to the east when one is facing north. He writes with his right hand. She sat on the right side of the room. 4. Proper; suitable. You are the right person to head the committee. 5. Healthy; well. I don t feel right. 6. Meant to be seen. Which is the right side of this cloth? Adjective. 1. Something that is just, moral, or good. The parents tried to teach their children to do right. 2. A just, moral, or lawful claim. Every citizen is guaranteed the right to free speech. 3. The right side or direction. Our house is on your right. Noun. 1. Correctly. You didn t spell my name right. 2. According to what is just, moral, or good. You must do right and return the wallet you found. 3. In a proper way; suitably. This tape doesn t work right. 4. Exactly. Put the book right here. 5. Without delay; immediately. Let s leave right after lunch. 6. To or toward the right. Turn right at the corner. 7. Completely. The rain soaked right through. 8. In a straight line. I went right up to the window. Adverb. 1. To make good, just, or correct. I righted the wrong I had done. 2. To put or get back into a proper or normal position. We righted the raft after it turned over. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is write. right away or right off. At once; immediately. I ll be there right away. right (r t) adjective; noun, plural rights; adverb; verb, righted, righting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir right idiom right away or right off. At once; immediately. I ll be there right away. pronunciation right angle An angle of 90 degrees. It is formed by two lines that are perpendicular to each other. right angle :PHYSSIZE right angle max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI L :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass right-hand 1. On or toward the right. We drive on the right-hand side of the street. 2. For the right hand. I have lost my right-hand glove. right-hand (r ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir right-hand pronunciation udPronouce Rm169 udSndDir r\r10 right-handed 1. Using the right hand more often and more easily than the left hand. 2. Done with the right hand. The pitcher made a right-handed throw. right-hand ed (r did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir right-handed pronunciation udPronouce Rm170 udSndDir r\r10 right triangle A triangle with a right angle. right triangle max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light rigid 1. Not bending or giving; stiff. Rigid steel beams are used in building. 2. Not changing; fixed. We have a rigid schedule. rig id (rij id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rigid pronunciation udPronouce Rm171 udSndDir r\r10 udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce The outer edge or border of something. The rim of the glass is chipped. Noun. To form a rim around. The mountains rimmed the valley. Verb. rim (rim) noun, plural rims; verb, rimmed, rimming.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rim) udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce A firm outer covering or skin. Oranges, lemons, and watermelons have rinds. Some cheeses also have rinds. rind (r nd) noun, plural rinds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce 1. A closed, curved line; circle. The children sat in a ring around the teacher. 2. A band of metal or other material in the shape of a circle. I wear a ring on my finger. 3. An enclosed area. Rings are used for circus performances or for sports events. Noun. To put or form a ring around. Trees ringed the pond. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is wring. ring (ring) noun, plural rings; verb, ringed, ringing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ring)2 udSndDir r\r10 udSndEffect ring2.wav udPronouce 1. To make a clear sound like that of a bell. Did you hear the telephone ring? 2. To cause to make a clear sound. The visitor rang the doorbell. 3. To be full of loud and clear sounds; echo. Shots rang out. 4. To hear a ringing or buzzing sound in the ear or ears. My ears rang from the music. 5. To call or announce by ringing a bell. I rang for the hotel clerk. 6. To seem to be; sound. That story does not ring true. Verb. 1. A clear sound like that made by a bell. The loud ring of the alarm clock woke me up. 2. A telephone call. I ll give you a ring. 3. A certain impression or quality. Their words had the ring of sincerity. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is wring. ring (ring) verb, rang, rung, ringing; noun, plural rings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ring)S SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE rhythm udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm159 A regular or orderly repeating of sounds or movements. We marched to the rhythm of drums beating steadily. rhythm (ri m) noun, plural rhythms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rhythm3 pronunciation rhythmic or rhythmical Relating to or having rhythm. That poem is rhythmic. rhyth mic or rhyth cal (ri mik or ri l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rhythmic or rhythmical pronunciation mik or ri udPronouce Rm160 udSndDir r\r10 Postal abbreviation for Rhode Island. An abbreviation for Rhode Island. udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce 1. One of the curved bones that are attached to the backbone and curve around to enclose the chest cavity. The ribs protect the heart and lungs. 2. Something that looks like or acts as a rib. An umbrella has ribs. rib (rib) noun, plural ribs._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rib) ribbon udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rf158 1. A band of cloth or other material that is used for decoration. The gift was tied with ribbons. 2. A band of material that is like a ribbon but that is not used for decoration. I need a new typewriter ribbon. rib bon (rib n) noun, plural ribbons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ribbon pronunciation The grains of a grass plant that is grown in many warm areas of the world. Rice is an important food crop. rice (r s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir r\r10 udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce 1. Having much money, land, or other valuable things. 2. Having a lot of something. Our country is rich in natural resources. 3. Able to produce much; fertile. The soil on this farm is very rich. 4. Deep and full. That singer has a rich voice. 5. Having a heavy, strong taste or having large amounts of butter or other fat, eggs, sugar, or flavoring. This is a very rich sauce. rich (rich) adjective, richer, richest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rich)ridg2z4 riches udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm161 Much money, land, and other valuable things; wealth. The royal family has great riches. rich es (rich iz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir riches pronunciation (rich rickety Likely to fall or break; shaky. We were afraid to cross the rickety bridge. rick y (rik ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rickety pronunciation udPronouce Rm162 udSndDir r\r10 udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce To clear or free of something that is not wanted. How do we rid the house of ants? to get rid of. 1. To get free from. It s hard to get rid of a cold. 2. To destroy. Poison got rid of the bugs in the house. rid (rid) verb, rid or ridded, ridding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to get rid of. 1. To get free from. It s hard to get rid of a cold. 2. To destroy. Poison got rid of the bugs in the house. pronunciation (rid) "de2J> ridden Past participle of ride. Have you ever ridden a horse? Look up ride for more information. rid den (rid n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ridden pronunciation udPronouce Rm163 udSndDir r\r10 riddle udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm164 A question or problem that is hard to figure out or understand. For example: What has two hands but no fingers? Answer: A clock. rid dle (rid l) noun, plural riddles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir riddle pronunciation riddle To make many holes in. The soldier riddled the target with bullets. rid dle (rid l) verb, riddled, riddling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir riddle pronunciation udPronouce Rf159 udSndDir r\r10 udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce 1. To sit on a vehicle or animal and make it move in order to be carried by it. He rides his bicycle to school. She likes to ride horses. 2. To travel on or in a car, train, or other vehicle. We rode through the town on the bus. 3. To be carried along. The sailboat rode smoothly over the waves. Verb. 1. A short trip on an animal or in a car, train, or other vehicle. We took a ride around the block on our bicycles. 2. A device on which people ride for amusement. We tried all the rides at the fair. Noun. ride (r d) verb, rode, ridden, riding; noun, plural rides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rider udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm165 A person who rides. There were a number of horseback riders in the park. rid er (r r) noun, plural riders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rider pronunciation revolution udSndDir udPronouce Rm150 1. The overthrow of a system of government and the setting up of a new or different system of government. Revolutions are often carried out through the use of force. 2. A sudden or complete change. The development of modern machines brought about a revolution in industry. 3. Movement in a circle around a central point or object. The spacecraft made three revolutions around the moon before landing. rev tion (rev n) noun, plural revolutions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revolution pronunciation revolutionary udSndDir udPronouce Rm151 Having to do with or tending to bring about a revolution. The revolutionary leaders invaded the palace. The steam engine was a revolutionary invention. rev y (rev ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revolutionary pronunciation Revolutionary War The war the American colonies fought to become independent. Look up American Revolution for more information. Revolutionary War revolve 1. To move in a circle around a central point or object. The planets revolve around the sun. 2. To spin or turn around a central point. Wheels revolve when in motion. 3. To depend on. My whole life revolves around my family and my work. re volve (ri volv ) verb, revolved, revolving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revolve pronunciation (ri volv :PHYSSIZE This ride revolves. udPronouce Rm152 udSndDir revolver udSndDir udPronouce Rm153 A pistol that can be fired several times without putting more bullets into it. The bullets are held in a cylinder that revolves. re er (ri vol r) noun, plural revolvers.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revolverU pronunciation (ri vol reward udSndDir udPronouce Rm154 1. Something given or received in return for something done. The student received a medal as a reward for getting the best marks in English. 2. Money offered or given for the return of lost property or the capture of criminals. We offered a reward for the return of our lost dog. Noun. 1. To give a reward to. I rewarded the children with ten dollars for finding my watch. 2. To give a reward for. Our country rewards bravery in battle. Verb. re ward (ri w ) noun, plural rewards; verb, rewarded, rewarding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reward5 pronunciation (ri w reword To put into different words. I reworded the question because the teacher did not understand it. re word (r ) verb, reworded, rewording. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reword pronunciation udPronouce Rm155 udSndDir RFD or R.F.D. An abbreviation for rural free delivery. RFD or R.F.D. rheumatic fever A disease that usually affects children and causes fever, pain, and swelling in the joints. It can damage the heart. rheu ic fever (r ik). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rheumatic fever pronunciation ik).[ max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Rf153 udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor rheumatism Pain or stiffness in the muscles and joints of the body. rheu tism (r m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rheumatism pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Rm156 udSndDir udEmotion rhinoceros udSndDir udPronouce Rf154 A very large animal having thick skin and one or two horns rising from the snout. Rhinoceroses live in open, grassy areas of Africa and Asia. rhi os (r s) noun, plural rhinoceroses or rhinoceros. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rhinoceros pronunciation s)rom 2I> Rhode Island enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Rf155 A state in the northeastern United States. It is the smallest state in the country. Its capital is Providence. Rhode Island (r SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Rhode Island pronunciation word history Word History Rhode Island was named after the island of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea. An Italian explorer gave this name to an island near what is now known as Rhode Island because he thought that the island was about the size of Rhodes. This name was later used for the whole colony and then for the state. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE rhododendron udSndDir udPronouce Rf156 An evergreen shrub that has clusters of flowers shaped like bells and shiny leaves. rho dron (r n) noun, plural rhododendrons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rhododendronU pronunciation :PHYSSIZE rhombus udEmotion maglass udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm157 A flat figure with four sides of equal length. The opposite sides of a rhombus are parallel. rhom bus (rom s) noun, plural rhombuses or rhombi (rom SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rhombus pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass rhubarb udEmotion giggle udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rm158 A plant with green or reddish stalks that have a slightly sour taste. The stalks are cooked in pies and sauces. rhu barb (r rb) noun, plural rhubarbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rhubarb pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle rhyme udSndDir r\r10 udPronouce Rf157 1. The repetition of similar sounds at the ends of lines of verse. For example, in the verse Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, there is a rhyme with the words and fall. 2. A word that sounds like or the same as another. is a rhyme for pail. 3. Verse or poetry having sounds at the ends of lines that are alike or the same. Noun. To make a rhyme. rhymes with side. Verb. rhyme (r m) noun, plural rhymes; verb, rhymed, rhyming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rhyme pronunciation retriever udSndDir udPronouce Rm144 A dog that is trained to retrieve game for a hunter. re triev er (ri tr r) noun, plural retrievers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retriever pronunciation (ri tr :PHYSSIZE retrorocket A small rocket that is attached to a larger rocket, a spacecraft, or an aircraft. It is fired in a direction opposite to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling. A retrorocket decreases the vehicle s speed. ret et (ret it) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retrorocket pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Rf143 udSndDir udEmotion maglass return udSndDir udPronouce Rf144 1. To come or go back. I returned home to get the book I had forgotten. 2. To happen or take place again. Winter returns every year. 3. To take, bring, send, give, or put back. The student returned the book to the library. 4. To give or put back in the same way. My friend returned my compliment by saying that my coat was nice. 5. To report in an official way. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Verb. 1. The act of returning. I ll call you after my return. 2. An official report. I mailed my tax return on time. 3. An amount of money made as a profit. The returns from the cake sale were fifty dollars. Noun. re turn (ri t ) verb, returned, returning; noun, plural returns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir return{ pronunciation (ri t reunion udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Rf145 A coming or bringing together again of family, friends, or other groups of people. My cousin s college class is holding its tenth reunion this year. re ion (r n) noun, plural reunions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reunion pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist reveal 1. To make known. Don t reveal my secret. 2. To show; display. The magician opened the lid to reveal a bunny. re veal (ri v ) verb, revealed, revealing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reveal pronunciation (ri v udPronouce Rf146 udSndDir revenge Injury, harm, or punishment done to pay back a wrong. The couple swore to get revenge on their attacker. Noun. To return or pay back by causing injury, harm, or punishment. It is often wise not to try to revenge an insult. Verb. re venge (ri venj ) noun; verb, revenged, revenging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revenge pronunciation (ri venj udPronouce Rm145 udSndDir revenue udSndDir udPronouce Rm146 1. The money that is made from property or other investments. 2. The money that is made by a government from taxes and other sources. rev nue (rev or rev ) noun, plural revenues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revenue pronunciation or rev reverence A feeling of deep love and respect. All the people of the town had reverence for the old doctor. rev ence (rev ns or rev ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reverence pronunciation ns or rev udPronouce Rf147 udSndDir reverent Feeling or showing deep love and respect. Each guest gave the royal couple a reverent bow. rev ent (rev nt or rev nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reverent pronunciation nt or rev udPronouce Rf148 udSndDir reverse udSndDir udPronouce Rf149 1. Something that is the direct opposite of something else; contrary. You did the reverse of what I told you to do. 2. The position of gears in a machine that makes them move in a direction that is opposite to the usual direction. You have to put the car in reverse to back up. 3. The back side of something. The song I like is on the reverse of that record. 4. A change of luck from good to bad. The store owners had a reverse in the first year of their business. Noun. Opposite in position or direction. An eagle is on the reverse side of the coin. The driver put the car in reverse gear. Adjective. 1. To turn around, upside down, or inside out. I reversed the sock to mend the hole. 2. To change to the opposite. I reversed my opinion once I heard all the facts. Verb. re verse (ri v ) noun, plural reverses; adjective; verb, reversed, reversing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reverse pronunciation (ri v )krac2X review udSndDir udPronouce Rm147 1. To study, go over, or examine again. I reviewed my notes. 2. To go over in one s mind; look back on. I reviewed the day s events with a smile. 3. To give a critical account of. My neighbor reviews new movies for a newspaper. 4. To make a formal or official inspection of. The general reviewed the troops. Verb. 1. A studying, going over, or examining again. Let s review what we talked about. 2. A looking back. The magazine s review of the past year is in this issue. 3. An account of a movie, play, book, or other work given to praise or criticize it. The author s latest book got very good reviews. 4. A formal or official inspection. There was a review of the troops before the parade. Noun. re view (ri v ) verb, reviewed, reviewing; noun, plural reviews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir review pronunciation (ri v revise 1. To change in order to correct or make better. The author revised a confusing paragraph. 2. To make different. I revised my opinion after I learned more. re vise (ri v ) verb, revised, revising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revise pronunciation (ri v udPronouce Rf150 udSndDir revival udSndDir udPronouce Rm148 1. The act of reviving or the condition of being revived. There has been a revival of interest in jazz. 2. A showing of an old movie or a new production of an old play. Our drama club plans two revivals this season. 3. A special service or series of services held to renew interest in religion. The preacher held a revival in our town. re al (ri v l) noun, plural revivals.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revival pronunciation (ri v revive udSndDir udPronouce Rm149 1. To bring back to consciousness. The firefighter revived the unconscious child. 2. To bring back into use, interest, or notice. The old movie was revived with great success. 3. To give new strength or freshness to. A good meal revived the hungry children. re vive (ri v ) verb, revived, reviving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revive pronunciation (ri v revoke To cancel or make no longer good or useful. A driver s license can be revoked if the driver does not obey traffic laws. re voke (ri v ) verb, revoked, revoking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revoke pronunciation (ri v udPronouce Rf151 udSndDir revolt udSndDir udPronouce Rf152 An uprising or rebellion against a government or other authority. The citizens staged a revolt against the cruel ruler. Noun. 1. To rebel against a government or other authority. The prisoners revolted. 2. To cause to feel sick or disgusted. The smell of the garbage revolted us. Verb. re volt (ri v ) noun, plural revolts; verb, revolted, revolting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir revolt pronunciation (ri v restrain 1. To hide or keep secret; keep in. We tried to restrain our laughter. 2. To keep from doing something; hold back. We restrained the child from running. re strain (ri str ) verb, restrained, restraining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir restrain pronunciation (ri str udPronouce Rf135 udSndDir restrict To keep within certain limits. Use of the gym is restricted to students. Please restrict your speech to three minutes. re strict (ri strikt ) verb, restricted, restricting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir restrict pronunciation (ri strikt udPronouce Rf136 udSndDir restriction udSndDir udPronouce Rm136 1. Something that restricts. There are restrictions on who can use the pool. 2. The act of restricting or the condition of being restricted. Club membership is open to students of all ages without restriction. re stric tion (ri strik n) noun, plural restrictions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir restriction pronunciation (ri strik restroom udSndDir udPronouce Rm137 A room with toilets and sinks in a public building. rest room (rest or rest ) noun, plural restrooms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir restroom/ pronunciation (rest or rest result udSndDir udPronouce Rf137 Something that happens or is brought about because of something else. The accident was a result of carelessness. I won the race as a result of my greater speed. Noun. 1. To be a result. High grades result from good study habits. 2. To have as a result. The lack of rain resulted in a poor crop. Verb. re sult (ri zult ) noun, plural results; verb, resulted, resulting._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir result pronunciation (ri zult resume 1. To go on again after stopping. I resumed talking after taking a drink. 2. To take again. We resumed our places after recess. re sume (ri z ) verb, resumed, resuming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resume pronunciation (ri z udPronouce Rm138 udSndDir resuscitate To bring back to life; make conscious again; revive. The lifeguard resuscitated the child who almost drowned. re tate (ri sus ) verb, resuscitated, resuscitating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resuscitate pronunciation (ri sus max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Rm139 udSndDir udEmotion mylist retail udSndDir udPronouce Rf138 The sale of goods in small amounts directly to customers. That store deals in the retail of sporting equipment. Noun. Having to do with the selling of goods directly to customers. That is a retail clothing store. Adjective. re tail (r l) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retail pronunciation retain udSndDir udPronouce Rm140 1. To continue to have or hold; keep. Our family retained ownership of our old house. The cracked jar would not retain water. 2. To keep in mind; remember. I retained all the important dates and battles of the American Revolution. 3. To hire the services of by paying a fee. The family retained a lawyer to give them legal advice. re tain (ri t ) verb, retained, retaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retain pronunciation (ri t retarded Slow, especially in mental development. A retarded person cannot learn as fast or as much as most other people. re ed (ri t did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retarded pronunciation (ri t udPronouce Rf139 udSndDir retina udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Rm141 The lining of the back of the eyeball. It is made up of several layers of cells that are sensitive to the light that enters the eye. These cells send messages to the brain, which translates the messages into pictures. ret na (ret ) noun, plural retinas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retina pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass "de2G" retire 1. To take oneself away from a business, job, or office. My parents plan to retire when they are sixty-five. 2. To go to bed. We retired early last night. 3. To go away to rest or be alone. They often retire to the country on weekends. re tire (ri t ) verb, retired, retiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retire pronunciation (ri t udPronouce Rf140 udSndDir retirement udSndDir udPronouce Rm142 The act of retiring or the state of being retired. They took up gardening after their retirement from business. re ment (ri t nt) noun, plural retirements.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retirementg pronunciation (ri t retiring Avoiding people or publicity; shy. The child has a retiring nature. re ing (ri t ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retiring pronunciation (ri t udPronouce Rm143 udSndDir retreat udSndDir udPronouce Rf141 To draw or move back. The soldiers retreated to their original position. Verb. 1. The act of retreating. The soldiers surrendered soon after their retreat. 2. A place in which to rest or relax. We have a summer retreat. 3. A signal for soldiers to retreat. Retreat was sounded by the bugler. Noun. re treat (ri tr ) verb, retreated, retreating; noun, plural retreats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retreat pronunciation (ri tr retrieve 1. To get back; recover. The golfer retrieved the ball from the pond. 2. To find and bring back dead or wounded game. Our dog is trained to retrieve. re trieve (ri tr ) verb, retrieved, retrieving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir retrieve pronunciation (ri tr udPronouce Rf142 udSndDir respect udSndDir udPronouce Rf127 1. High regard or consideration. You must respect the rights and opinions of others. 2. A favorable opinion; admiration. The mayor had little respect in the town. 3. Affectionate regard, honor, or esteem. The twins had respect for their elders. 4. A special way; particular point. In some respects, you are a better student than I am. 5. Relation; reference. You show improvement with respect to grades. 6. respects. Regards or greetings. Please give my respects to your family. Noun. To have or show honor or consideration for. We are taught to respect our elders. They respected my privacy. Verb. re spect (ri spekt ) noun, plural respects; verb, respected, respecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir respect pronunciation (ri spekt itio2 respectable 1. Honest and decent; having a good reputation. Our neighbors are respectable people. 2. Better than average; fairly good or large. Your grades are respectable. 3. Fit to be seen or used. Wear a respectable suit to your job interview. re spect ble (ri spek l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir respectable pronunciation (ri spek udPronouce Rf128 udSndDir respectful Having or showing respect. I am always respectful when I talk to my teacher. re spect ful (ri spekt l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir respectful pronunciation (ri spekt udPronouce Rm130 udSndDir respective Belonging to each. The children went to their respective homes after school. re tive (ri spek tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir respective pronunciation (ri spek udPronouce Rm131 udSndDir respectively Regarding each in the order given. The train and the bus leave at 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M., respectively. re ly (ri spek tiv l ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir respectively pronunciation (ri spek tiv l udPronouce Rf129 udSndDir respiration The act or process of breathing. Respiration is more difficult at high altitudes because the air has less oxygen. res tion (res n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir respiration pronunciation udPronouce Rf130 udSndDir respiratory Having to do with respiration or the organs used in respiration. A disease that affects the lungs is a respiratory disease. res ry (res ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir respiratory pronunciation udPronouce Rm132 udSndDir respond 1. To give an answer. The witness did not respond to the lawyer s question. 2. To act in return; react. The patient responded well to the medicine. re spond (ri spond ) verb, responded, responding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir respond pronunciation (ri spond udPronouce Rf131 udSndDir response udSndDir udPronouce Rf132 Something said or done in answer. What was the salesperson s response to your question? re sponse (ri spons ) noun, plural responses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir response% pronunciation (ri spons responsibility udSndDir udPronouce Rm133 1. The quality or condition of being responsible. I feel a great deal of responsibility for my pet. 2. Something for which a person is responsible; job or duty. Setting the table is your responsibility. re ty (ri spon ) noun, plural responsibilities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir responsibility pronunciation (ri spon responsible udSndDir udPronouce Rf133 1. Having as a job, duty, or concern. I am responsible for collecting the class dues. 2. Able to be trusted; trustworthy; reliable. We have a very responsible baby-sitter. 3. Being the main cause. Careless driving is responsible for many accidents. 4. Involving important duties. Being president of a large bank is a responsible job. re ble (ri spon l) adjective... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir responsible pronunciation (ri spon udSndDir udPronouce 1. A time of ease or relaxation; stopping of work or activity. The plumber took a rest before finishing the job. 2. Freedom from work or anything that troubles or disturbs; quiet. The patient needs two more weeks rest to recover fully. 3. Sleep. I did not get enough rest last night. 4. The state of not being in motion. The butterfly came to rest on the flower. 5. Something that acts as a stand or support for something else. This chair has a foot rest. 6. A silence in music. Noun. 1. To stop work or activity; take a rest. The children rested on the porch after their game. 2. To be quiet or at ease. The parents couldn t rest until they knew where their children were. 3. To support or be supported. My hands rested in my lap. I rested my arm on the table. 4. To give rest to. The rider rested the horse after the race. 5. To be directed or fixed. The hungry child s eyes rested on the cake. 6. To lie in death. May the earthquake victims rest in peace. Verb. rest (rest) noun, plural rests; verb, rested, resting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rest) 1. Something that is left; remainder. I ate the rest of the cake after everyone left. 2. Those people or things remaining; others. The rest will meet us in the park. Noun. To continue to be; remain. The responsibility for the money rests with you. Verb. rest (rest) noun; verb, rested, resting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rest) udPronouce udSndDir restaurant enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Rm134 A place where food is prepared and served to customers. In many restaurants customers serve themselves. res rant (res nt or res ) noun, plural restaurants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir restaurant5 pronunciation nt or res word history Word History The word restaurant comes from a French word meaning to restore. At a restaurant people can sit down, eat, and feel refreshed, or restored. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE restless 1. Not able to rest. We got restless because the speech was so long. 2. Not giving rest. The patient spent a restless night. rest less (rest lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir restless pronunciation (rest lis)C udPronouce Rf134 udSndDir restore 1. To bring back; establish again. The police tried to restore order in the crowd after the fight broke out. 2. To bring back to a former or original state or condition. The old house has been restored by its new owners. 3. To give or put back. The police restored the bicycle to its owner. re store (ri st ) verb, restored, restoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir restore pronunciation (ri st :PHYSSIZE restoring a pott udPronouce Rm135 udSndDir reservoir udSndDir udPronouce Rf123 A place where water is stored. The water system in many towns and cities uses water from reservoirs. res voir (rez ) noun, plural reservoirs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reservoir pronunciation reside To make one s home for a long period of time. My family resides in Florida. re side (ri z ) verb, resided, residing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reside pronunciation (ri z udPronouce Rf124 udSndDir residence udSndDir udPronouce Rm118 1. A place where a person lives. Is this the Smith residence? 2. A period of time spent living in a place. After ten years residence in the city, my family moved. res dence (rez ns) noun, plural residences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir residence pronunciation resident udSndDir udPronouce Rm119 A person who lives in a particular place. They are residents of this town. res dent (rez nt) noun, plural residents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resident- pronunciation residential Having to do with or suitable for residences. A residential neighborhood does not have factories or office buildings. res tial (rez i den l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir residential pronunciation i den udPronouce Rm120 udSndDir resign To give up a job, position, or office. I resigned as captain of the team. re sign (ri z ) verb, resigned, resigning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resign pronunciation (ri z udPronouce Rm121 udSndDir resignation udSndDir udPronouce Rf125 1. The act of resigning. We were surprised by the club treasurer s resignation. 2. A formal notice that a person is resigning. I handed my resignation to my boss. 3. A giving in to something without complaint. We accepted the defeat with resignation. res tion (rez n) noun, plural resignations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resignation pronunciation resin udSndDir udPronouce Rm122 A yellow or brown sticky substance that comes from pine, balsam, and certain other trees. Resin is used especially in paints and plastics and in making glue and rubber. res in (rez in) noun, plural resins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resin pronunciation in)Rs2u resist udSndDir udPronouce Rm123 1. To keep from giving in to. My friend can t resist telling me secrets. 2. To fight against or overcome. The country resisted attack. 3. To overcome the effect or action of. This metal resists corrosion. re sist (ri zist ) verb, resisted, resisting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resist pronunciation (ri zist ud2e` resistance udSndDir udPronouce Rm124 1. The act of resisting. The soldiers could not put up much resistance to the enemy. 2. The ability to overcome something. I caught a cold because my resistance was low. 3. A force that opposes or works against the motion of another. Race cars are designed to overcome air resistance. re ance (ri zis ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resistance5 pronunciation (ri zis atio2UL resolution udSndDir udPronouce Rm125 1. Something that is decided upon. My cousin made a resolution to go on a diet. The town council passed a resolution to clean up the park. 2. The state or quality of being very determined. They approached the difficult task with resolution. res tion (rez n) noun, plural resolutions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resolution! pronunciation resolve 1. To decide; determine. My friends have resolved to go to college. 2. To settle, explain, or solve. I resolved the argument about the baseball player by looking up the statistics. Verb. Firmness of purpose; determination. It takes great resolve to do well in school. Noun. re solve (ri zolv ) verb, resolved, resolving; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resolve pronunciation (ri zolv udPronouce Rm126 udSndDir resonant udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Rm127 1. Able to amplify sounds or make them last longer. The wood of a guitar is resonant. 2. Having a full, rich sound. The famous actor had a resonant voice. res nant (rez nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resonant pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt sayW2% resort udSndDir udPronouce Rm128 To use or go to for help or protection. I resort to my family whenever I m in trouble. Verb. 1. A place where people go for fun or relaxation. We are going to a resort in the mountains to ski. 2. A person or thing that is used or gone to for help or protection. The dictionary is your best resort when you need information about a word. Noun. re sort (ri z ) verb, resorted, resorting; noun, plural resorts.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resort pronunciation (ri z )butt2 resound 1. To be filled with sound. The stadium resounded with cheers when the home team scored a touchdown. 2. To make a loud, long, or echoing sound. Thunder resounded in the air. re sound (ri zound ) verb, resounded, resounding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resound pronunciation (ri zound udPronouce Rf126 udSndDir resource udSndDir udPronouce Rm129 1. Something that is used or gone to for help or support. The library is a great resource for students. 2. resources. The wealth of a country or its way of producing wealth. Oil is one of that country s largest natural resources. 3. Skill and cleverness in dealing with situations. You showed great resource in finding enough wood for a campfire. 4. The action or means used in an emergency or a difficult time. Your only resource may be to ask others for help. re source (r or ri s or r or ri z ) noun, plural resources. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resource pronunciation or ri s or r or ri z republic enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Rm112 1. A form of government in which the authority belongs to the people. The people elect representatives to manage the government. A republic is usually headed by a president, rather than a royal ruler. 2. A country that has such a form of government. The United States is a republic. re lic (ri pub lik) noun, plural republics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir republic pronunciation (ri pub lik)3 word history Word History The word republic goes back to two Latin words that mean public thing. Since citizens in a republic vote for their rulers, the government is a thing that belongs to the public. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE republican udSndDir udPronouce Rm113 Of or like a republic. The rebels overthrew the dictator and set up a republican government. Adjective. 1. A person who believes in or supports a republic as a form of government. 2. Republican. A person who is a member of the Republican Party. Noun. re can (ri pub n) adjective; noun, plural republicans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir republicane pronunciation (ri pub Republican Party One of the two main political parties of the United States. Republican Party reputation udSndDir udPronouce Rf114 What most people think of a person or thing. That judge has a reputation for being fair and honest. That restaurant has a bad reputation. rep tion (rep n) noun, plural reputations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reputation pronunciation request udSndDir udPronouce Rm114 To ask or ask for. I requested permission to leave early. The host requested that we be on time for the party. Verb. 1. The act of asking for something. The teacher s request for attention made the class quiet down. 2. Something that is asked for. My parents felt that three dollars more allowance a week was too large a request. Noun. re quest (ri kwest ) verb, requested, requesting; noun, plural requests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir request pronunciation (ri kwest require 1. To have a need of. All human beings require food and sleep. 2. To force, order, or demand. The law requires people to stop their cars at a red light. re quire (ri kw ) verb, required, requiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir require pronunciation (ri kw udPronouce Rf115 udSndDir requirement udSndDir udPronouce Rm115 Something that is necessary; demand or need. Good grades are a requirement for getting into that college. Eating properly is a requirement for good health. re quire ment (ri kw nt) noun, plural requirements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir requirement pronunciation (ri kw reread To read again. I enjoyed the book so much that I m going to reread it. re read (r ) verb, reread (r ), rereading. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reread pronunciation udPronouce Rf116 udSndDir rescue udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce Rf117 To save or free. The lifeguard rescued the drowning child. Verb. The act of rescuing. The firefighters all got medals for their daring rescue. Noun. res cue (res ) verb, rescued, rescuing; noun, plural rescues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rescue pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud research udSndDir udPronouce Rm116 A careful study or investigation in order to find and learn facts. I did research in the library for my report. Noun. To do research on or for. I researched my speech by reading many books on the subject. Verb. re search (ri s or r ) noun, plural researches; verb, researched, researching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir researchG pronunciation (ri s or r resemblance udSndDir udPronouce Rf118 A likeness in appearance. There is a close resemblance between us. re blance (ri zem ns) noun, plural resemblances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resemblance pronunciation (ri zem resemble To be like or similar to. That blue hat resembles mine. re ble (ri zem l) verb, resembled, resembling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resemble pronunciation (ri zem :PHYSSIZE These girls resemble each other.= udPronouce Rf119 udSndDir resent To feel anger or bitterness at or toward. I resent your unkind remark. re sent (ri zent ) verb, resented, resenting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resent pronunciation (ri zent udPronouce Rf120 udSndDir resentment udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Rf121 A feeling of anger or bitterness. That child is filled with resentment. re ment (ri zent nt) noun, plural resentments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir resentmentO pronunciation (ri zent buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE reservation udSndDir udPronouce Rf122 1. An arrangement to have something kept for a particular person or persons. We called the restaurant to make dinner reservations. 2. Land set aside by the government for a special purpose. Reservations have been set aside for Indian tribes to live on. Places where wild animals can live without danger of being killed are also called reservations. 3. Something that limits or causes doubt. I had some reservations about walking home alone at night. res tion (rez n) noun, plural reservations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reservation pronunciation n)tt2 reserve udSndDir udPronouce Rm117 1. To arrange to have something kept for a particular person or purpose. My parents reserved rooms in a hotel. 2. To save or keep for a future or special purpose. Reserve your strength for the race. My neighbors reserve their weekends for gardening. 3. To keep for oneself. I reserve the right to make up my own mind. Verb. 1. Something that is saved or available for future use; store; supply. The squirrel had a large reserve of nuts for the winter. 2. Land used for a special purpose. There is a wildlife reserve near our house. 3. The habit of keeping one s feelings or thoughts to oneself. My reserve makes it hard for me to make friends quickly. 4. reserves. The part of the armed forces that is kept ready for service in an emergency. Noun. re serve (ri z ) verb, reserved, reserving; noun, plural reserves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reserve pronunciation (ri z repair udSndDir udPronouce Rm102 1. To put into good condition again; fix; mend. We repaired the broken leg of the table. 2. To make good or right; correct. I repaired all of my spelling mistakes. Verb. 1. The act of repairing. The old chair was beyond repair. The repairs cost a lot of money. 2. The condition that something is in. I keep my bicycle in good repair. Noun. re pair (ri p ) verb, repaired, repairing; noun, plural repairs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir repair pronunciation (ri p repairing a car :PHYSSIZE repay 1. To pay or give back. The family promised to repay the loan quickly. 2. To pay or give something back to. You forgot to repay me for the money you borrowed. 3. To give, make, or do in return. I will repay your kindness to me someday. re pay (ri p ) verb, repaid, repaying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir repay pronunciation (ri p udPronouce Rf109 udSndDir repeal udSndDir udPronouce Rf110 To do away with officially. Congress voted to repeal the old law. Verb. The act of repealing. The president supported the repeal of the law. Noun. re peal (ri p ) verb, repealed, repealing; noun, plural repeals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir repeal pronunciation (ri p repeat udSndDir udPronouce Rf111 To say, do, or make again. The teacher repeated the question to the class. Please don t repeat my secret to anyone. I am careful not to repeat my mistakes. Verb. Something that is repeated. That television show is a repeat from last season. Noun. re peat (ri p ) verb, repeated, repeating; noun, plural repeats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir repeatY pronunciation (ri p repel 1. To drive back or away. The soldiers repelled the enemy s attack. 2. To cause to feel dislike or disgust. I was repelled by the violence in that movie. 3. To keep off or out. This raincoat repels water. re pel (ri pel ) verb, repelled, repelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir repel pronunciation (ri pel udPronouce Rf112 udSndDir repetition udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Rm103 The act of repeating. Repetition of numbers helps me to remember them. rep tion (rep i tish n) noun, plural repetitions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir repetitionC pronunciation i tish buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt replace udSndDir udPronouce Rf113 1. To take or fill the place of. Who will replace you as team captain? 2. To get or give something similar in place of. We replaced the broken toy. 3. To put back. I replaced the book on the shelf. re place (ri pl ) verb, replaced, replacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir replace pronunciation (ri pl reply udSndDir udPronouce Rm104 To answer in speech, writing, or action. The mayor replied to my letter. I replied that I enjoyed the movie. When we waved, the child replied with a smile. Verb. Something said, written, or done in answer. You gave the correct reply to the teacher s question. Noun. re ply (ri pl ) verb, replied, replying; noun, plural replies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reply pronunciation (ri pl report udSndDir udPronouce Rm105 An account, statement, or announcement, often formal or prepared for the public. I wrote a book report . A report of the game is in today s paper. Noun. 1. To make or give a report of. My neighbor reported the crime to the police. 2. To present oneself. Two students were asked to report to the principal s office. Verb. re port (ri p ) noun, plural reports; verb, reported, reporting.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir report pronunciation (ri p ) in 2c report card A written report of a student s grades and behavior. report card reporter udSndDir udPronouce Rm106 A person whose job is to gather and report news for a newspaper, magazine, or television or radio show. re er (ri p r) noun, plural reporters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reporter= pronunciation (ri p represent 1. To be a sign or symbol of; stand for. The dots on the map represent towns and cities. The letters of the alphabet represent sounds. 2. To speak or act for. Two senators represent the citizens of each state. 3. To give a picture of. This painting represents the artist s grandparents. rep sent (rep ri zent ) verb, represented, representing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir represent pronunciation ri zent udPronouce Rm107 udSndDir representative udSndDir udPronouce Rm108 1. A person who is chosen to speak or act for others. The members of Congress are our elected representatives. 2. A person or thing that is characteristic of a group or kind. The lion is a representative of the cat family. Noun. 1. Characteristic of a group or kind. The museum has a representative collection of modern art. 2. Made up of or based on representatives. Congress is a representative body. Adjective. rep tive (rep ri zen tiv) noun, plural representatives; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir representative5 pronunciation ri zen tiv) reproduce udSndDir udPronouce Rm109 1. To produce, form, or bring about again. The tape recorder reproduced my voice. 2. To produce offspring. Most plants reproduce by means of seeds. re duce (r or r ) verb, reproduced, reproducing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reproduce pronunciation or r reproduction udSndDir udPronouce Rm110 1. The process by which living things produce offspring or others like themselves. 2. Something that is reproduced. That picture is a reproduction of a famous painting. re tion (r n) noun, plural reproductions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reproduction pronunciation reptile udSndDir udPronouce Rm111 One of a class of cold-blooded animals with a backbone. Reptiles have dry, scaly skin. They move by crawling on their stomachs or creeping on short legs. Most reptiles reproduce by laying eggs. Lizards, snakes, alligators, and turtles are reptiles. rep tile (rep l or rep l) noun, plural reptiles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reptile pronunciation l or rep remedy udSndDir udPronouce Something that heals, improves, or gets rid of a bad condition. The scientists hoped to discover a remedy for the common cold. Noun. To heal, improve, or get rid of. The city government hoped to remedy the air pollution in the town. Verb. rem dy (rem ) noun, plural remedies; verb, remedied, remedying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remedy7 pronunciation remember 1. To bring back to mind; recall. Do you remember where you left your jacket? 2. To keep in mind carefully. Please remember that you have to see the dentist today. 3. To reward or present with a gift. My parents remember all their favorite charities once a year. 4. To send greetings from. Remember me to your family. re ber (ri mem r) verb, remembered, remembering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remember pronunciation (ri mem udPronouce udSndDir remind To make think of someone or something; cause to remember. The person I met yesterday reminds me of you. The note reminded me of my cousin s birthday. re mind (ri m ) verb, reminded, reminding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remind pronunciation (ri m udPronouce Rf100 udSndDir remission udSndDir udPronouce Rf101 A temporary end to the pain or other symptoms of a disease. re sion (ri mish n) noun, plural remissions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remission pronunciation (ri mish remodel To change the design, structure, or purpose of. The architect remodeled the store. re el (r l) verb, remodeled, remodeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remodel pronunciation udPronouce Rf102 udSndDir remote 1. Not near; far away. The explorer traveled to remote regions. 2. Far from cities or towns. The remote mountain village was visited by very few tourists. 3. Small; slight. There was only a remote possibility that our team would win. re mote (ri m ) adjective, remoter, remotest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remote pronunciation (ri m udPronouce Rf103 udSndDir remote control The controlling of a machine or device from a distance. Some televisions are run by remote control. remote control removal udSndDir udPronouce Rf104 The act of removing or the condition of being removed. Removal of the books from the shelf took a few minutes. re al (ri m l) noun, plural removals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir removal pronunciation (ri m remove udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take or move away or off. The waiter removed the dishes from the table. I removed my sweater because the room was warm. 2. To do away with; get rid of. The pilot s calm words removed our fear. 3. To dismiss from an office or position. The mayor was removed from office. re move (ri m ) verb, removed, removing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remove7 pronunciation (ri m render 1. To cause to be or become; make. The surprise gift rendered me speechless. 2. To give or present; deliver. The jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. ren der (ren r) verb, rendered, rendering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir render pronunciation udPronouce Rm100 udSndDir rendezvous udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Rf105 1. An appointment to meet at a certain place at a certain time. The scouts made a rendezvous to meet at the camp at noon. 2. A place for meeting or gathering. Our favorite rendezvous is the playground. ren vous (r ) noun, plural rendezvous. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rendezvous pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist renew udSndDir udPronouce Rf106 1. To make new or as if new again. The carpenter renewed the finish on the table. 2. To begin again. After a long separation, they renewed their friendship. 3. To cause to continue for a period of time. I renewed my subscription to the magazine. 4. To replace with more; fill again. The ship renewed its supply of food. re new (ri n or ri n ) verb, renewed, renewing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir renew pronunciation (ri n or ri n )Rm22N renovate To make like new; restore. The landlord renovated the entire building. ren vate (ren ) verb, renovated, renovating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir renovate pronunciation udPronouce Rm101 udSndDir renowned Known and honored by many people; famous. The doctors were renowned for their successes in heart surgery. re nowned (ri nound ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir renowned pronunciation (ri nound udPronouce Rf107 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A payment for the use of something. My parents pay the rent every month for our apartment. Noun. 1. To get the right to use in return for paying rent. We rented a car for the weekend. 2. To give the right to use in return for the paying of rent. The store rents out bicycles. 3. To be available for renting. The apartment rents for $500 a month. Verb. for rent. Available for use in return for the payment of rent. Is that apartment for rent? rent (rent) noun, plural rents; verb, rented, renting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rentI idiom for rent. Available for use in return for the payment of rent. Is that apartment for rent? pronunciation (rent) repaid Past tense and past participle of repay. The couple repaid the borrowed money. Look up repay for more information. re paid (ri p ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir repaid pronunciation (ri p udPronouce Rf108 udSndDir reliable Able to be depended on and trusted. That worker is a reliable person who finishes every job on time. re ble (ri l l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reliable pronunciation (ri l udPronouce udSndDir relic udSndDir udPronouce 1. A thing from the past. We found arrowheads and other Indian relics. 2. An object belonging to a holy person. rel ic (rel ik) noun, plural relics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relic pronunciation relief udSndDir udPronouce 1. The freeing from discomfort or pain; comfort, help, or aid. The medicine gave me relief from my headache. It was a relief when our lost dog came home. The government sent relief for the flood victims. 2. Freedom from a job or duty. The guard got relief at seven o clock. re lief (ri l ) noun, plural reliefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relief pronunciation (ri l relief udSndDir udPronouce A figure or design that stands out from a flat background. re lief (ri l ) noun, plural reliefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relief pronunciation (ri l relief map A map that shows how high or low all the places in a certain area are. relief map relieve 1. To free from discomfort or pain; comfort, help, or aid. The doctor gave me medicine to relieve my cough. The good news relieved us of our worries. 2. To free from a job or duty. The lifeguards stayed on duty until they were relieved. re lieve (ri l ) verb, relieved, relieving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relieve pronunciation (ri l udPronouce udSndDir religion udSndDir udPronouce 1. Belief in or worship of God, or a god or gods. 2. A particular system of belief and worship. Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism are some of the world s major religions. re gion (ri lij n) noun, plural religions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir religion pronunciation (ri lij religious 1. Showing devotion to a religion. Are you from a religious family? 2. Of or having to do with religion. My friend s religious beliefs are not the same as mine. 3. Very careful and exact; strict. The artist paid religious attention to details. re gious (ri lij s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir religious pronunciation (ri lij udPronouce udSndDir relish udSndDir udPronouce 1. A mixture of spices, pickles, olives, chopped vegetables, and the like. It is used as a side dish and to flavor food. 2. Interest or pleasure; enjoyment. The child opened the presents with relish. Noun. To take pleasure in; enjoy. We all relished the delicious holiday meal. Verb. rel ish (rel ish) noun, plural relishes; verb, relished, relishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relishs pronunciation reluctant Unwilling. I am reluctant to lend you the book because you seldom return what you borrow. re tant (ri luk nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reluctant pronunciation (ri luk udPronouce udSndDir To trust; depend. You can rely on friends to be of help when you need them. re ly (ri l ) verb, relied, relying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ri l udPronouce udSndDir remain 1. To stay behind or in the same place. I remained at home while my family went out. 2. To go on being. We remained friends for years. 3. To be left. All that remains of the ancient city is ruins. re main (ri m ) verb, remained, remaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remain pronunciation (ri m udPronouce udSndDir remainder udSndDir udPronouce 1. A remaining part. I gave my friend the remainder of my sandwich. 2. The number found when one number is subtracted from another. If you subtract 3 from 10, the remainder is 7. 3. The number left over when a number cannot be divided evenly. If you divide 3 into 10, the answer is 3 with a remainder of 1. re der (ri m r) noun, plural remainders.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remainder pronunciation (ri m remains udSndDir udPronouce 1. Things that are left. The explorers found the remains of an ancient city. 2. A dead body. The victim s remains were buried in a local cemetery. re mains (ri m ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remains pronunciation (ri m remark udSndDir udPronouce A short statement or comment. The farmer made a few remarks about the weather. Noun. 1. To say; comment; mention. Our teacher remarked that we had all done well on the test. 2. To notice; observe. I remarked that two classmates were absent yesterday. Verb. re mark (ri m ) noun, plural remarks; verb, remarked, remarking.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remarkW pronunciation (ri m )sMax2 remarkable Worthy of being noticed; not ordinary; unusual. Your science project is remarkable. re ble (ri m l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir remarkable pronunciation (ri m udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udemotion light reinforce To give more strength to by adding new or extra parts, materials, or people. They reinforced the dam with bags of sand. re force (r ) verb, reinforced, reinforcing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reinforce pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir reject To refuse to accept, allow, or approve. The voters rejected the tax plan. re ject (ri jekt ) verb, rejected, rejecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reject pronunciation (ri jekt udPronouce udSndDir rejoice To show or feel great joy. My parents rejoiced at the good news. re joice (ri jois ) verb, rejoiced, rejoicing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rejoice pronunciation (ri jois buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia relapse udSndDir udPronouce A falling or slipping back into a former condition. Just when I thought I was over the flu, I had a relapse. re lapse (r ) noun, plural relapses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relapse pronunciation )fini2 relate 1. To tell the story of. The witness related how the accident occurred. 2. To connect or be connected in thought or meaning. The teacher related my improved grades to better study habits. My answer relates to a question you asked me this morning. re late (ri l ) verb, related, relating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relate pronunciation (ri l udPronouce udSndDir related Belonging to the same family. You and your sisters, brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents are all related. re ed (ri l tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir related pronunciation (ri l udPronouce udSndDir relation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A connection in thought, meaning, action, or condition between two or more things. The doctor explained the relation between a good diet and good health. 2. A connection or dealings between one person or thing and another. The two countries improved their relations. 3. A person who belongs to the same family as someone else; relative. The young couple sent wedding invitations to all their close relations. re tion (ri l n) noun, plural relations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relation pronunciation (ri l relationship udSndDir udPronouce The condition of being related; connection. There was a relationship between the amount of time we rehearsed and how well we performed. re ship (ri l n ship ) noun, plural relationships. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relationship pronunciation (ri l n ship relative udSndDir udPronouce Having meaning only in relation or comparison to something else. The words right and are relative because their meaning depends on which way a person looks at something. Adjective. A person who belongs to the same family as someone else. Noun. rel tive (rel tiv) adjective; noun, plural relatives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relative pronunciation tiv) relax 1. To make or become less tense. A hot bath helps to relax me. I like to relax by reading. 2. To make less strict. The principal relaxed the rule about proper dress. re lax (ri laks ) verb, relaxed, relaxing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relax pronunciation (ri laks buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta relaxation 1. The act of relaxing. Relaxation is easy when my chores are done. 2. The condition of being relaxed. I enjoy the relaxation I feel after swimming. 3. Something that relaxes, as an activity, hobby, or pastime. Reading is my favorite form of relaxation. re tion (r lak s n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relaxation pronunciation lak s udPronouce udSndDir relay udSndDir udPronouce A fresh set, team, or supply that replaces or relieves another. The stagecoaches that carried mail across the plains used several relays of horses. Noun. To pass along. If I m not home, my parents will relay your message. Verb. re lay (r for noun; r or ri l for verb) noun, plural relays; verb, relayed, relaying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relay pronunciation for noun; r or ri l for verb) relay race A race between two or more teams. Each team member goes a certain distance and then is replaced by another team member. relay race :PHYSSIZE release udSndDir udPronouce 1. To set free; let go. The hostage was released after being held prisoner for ten days. 2. To allow to be seen, published, or broadcast. The film was released today. Verb. The act of releasing or the state of being released. The criminal s release from prison came after two years. Noun. re lease (ri l ) verb, released, releasing; noun, plural releases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir release pronunciation (ri l relent To become less severe, strict, or harsh; to be more lenient. My teacher relented and gave me a later deadline. re lent (ri lent ) verb, relented, relenting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relent pronunciation (ri lent udPronouce udSndDir relevant Having to do with what is being discussed or considered; pertinent. Your question was relevant to our discussion. rel vant (rel nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir relevant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir regime udSndDir udPronouce A system of government. The people suffered under the regime of the dictator. re gime (r or r ) noun, plural regimes.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regimes pronunciation or r regiment udSndDir udPronouce A military unit made up of several battalions. reg ment (rej nt) noun, plural regiments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regiment pronunciation region udSndDir udPronouce Any large area or territory. This plant grows in desert regions. re gion (r n) noun, plural regions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir region pronunciation register udSndDir udPronouce 1. An official list or record or a book used for this. Guests signed the hotel register. 2. A machine that automatically records and counts. A cash register records money it takes in. 3. An opening or a similar device that controls the passage of air in a heating or ventilating system. 4. The range of a voice or musical instrument. Noun. 1. To write in a list or record. The teacher registered the names of students who were absent. 2. To have one s name placed on a list or record. Voters must register before they can vote. 3. To show or express. Your face registered your joy. 4. To show or record, as on a scale or meter. The temperature registered 50 degrees. 5. To have officially recorded at the post office by paying a fee. This mail is registered. Verb. reg ter (rej r) noun, plural registers; verb, registered, registering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir register pronunciation registered nurse A nurse who has a license from a state government to practice nursing. registered nurse regret udSndDir udPronouce To feel sorry about. I regret having said unkind things to my friends. Verb. 1. A feeling of sadness or sorrow. They felt no regret about their decision to move to another city. 2. regrets. A polite apology for turning down an invitation. I couldn t go to the party, so I sent my regrets to the host and hostess. Noun. re gret (ri gret ) verb, regretted, regretting; noun, plural regrets.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regret pronunciation (ri gret regretful Feeling regret; sorry; sad. I am regretful that I missed seeing the race you won. re ful (ri gret l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regretful pronunciation (ri gret buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion regular 1. Normal; usual. Our regular teacher is absent. 2. Happening again and again at the same time. The regular ticking of the clock made me drowsy. 3. According to habit or usual behavior. I am a regular customer there. 4. Evenly shaped, spaced, or arranged. The dentist said I have regular teeth. 5. Following a rule. The regular ending for a plural noun is reg lar (reg r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regular pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir regulate enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. To control, manage, or set. Valves regulate the flow of blood through your heart. 2. To put or keep in good working order or at some standard. The jeweler regulated my watch to make it keep better time. Turn the dial to regulate the flow of air. reg late (reg ) verb, regulated, regulating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regulate pronunciation word history Word History The word regulate comes from a Latin word meaning a rule a standard. When you regulate something, you put it in order according to rules or standards. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE regulation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A law, rule, or order. Smoking is against school regulations. 2. The act of regulating or the state of being regulated. A thermostat controls the regulation of heat in the building. reg tion (reg n) noun, plural regulations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regulation pronunciation rehearsal udSndDir udPronouce A practicing in order to prepare for a performance. The actors had many rehearsals before the play opened. re hears al (ri h l) noun, plural rehearsals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rehearsal pronunciation (ri h rehearse udSndDir udPronouce To practice or train in order to prepare for a performance. The dancers rehearsed the ballet. The director rehearsed the actors until they knew all their lines. re hearse (ri h ) verb, rehearsed, rehearsing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rehearse{ pronunciation (ri h reign udSndDir udPronouce 1. The period of time that a monarch rules. That building was designed during the reign of Queen Victoria. 2. The power or rule of a monarch. The people lived in peace under the reign of the new king. Noun. 1. To hold or have the power of a monarch. The king and queen reigned together for nearly sixty years. 2. To be widespread; exist everywhere. Peace and prosperity reigned for many years. Verb. Other words that sound like this are rain and rein. reign (r n) noun, plural reigns; verb, reigned, reigning.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reign pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of two or more narrow straps that are attached to a bridle or bit. Reins are used to guide and control a horse or other animal. 2. Any means of control. I kept a tight rein on my temper. Noun. To guide, control, or hold back. The rider reined the galloping horse. Verb. Other words that sound like this are rain and reign. rein (r n) noun, plural reins; verb, reined, reining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation reindeer udSndDir udPronouce A large deer that has a white, gray, or brown coat and branching antlers. It is found in northern regions. In some parts of the world reindeer have been tamed and used to pull sleds or are raised for their milk and meat. rein deer (r ) noun, plural reindeer.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reindeer pronunciation :PHYSSIZE reform udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make a change for the better in; correct; improve. The government tried to reform the prison system. 2. To become better. The criminal promised to reform and live an honest life. Verb. A change for the better. The town planned several reforms in the schools. Noun. re form (ri f ) verb, reformed, reforming; noun, plural reforms.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reformk pronunciation (ri f reformatory udSndDir udPronouce A special school for young people who have broken the law. re ry (ri f ) noun, plural reformatories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reformatory pronunciation (ri f refrain udSndDir udPronouce A part of a song or poem that is repeated several times. re frain (ri fr ) noun, plural refrains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refrain pronunciation (ri fr refresh To make fresh again; revive. The cold drink refreshed us after the hike. I have to read my notes to refresh my memory. re fresh (ri fresh ) verb, refreshed, refreshing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refresh pronunciation (ri fresh udPronouce udSndDir refreshment udSndDir udPronouce 1. Food or drink. What refreshments will you serve at the party? 2. A refreshing or being refreshed. I needed refreshment after working hard all day. re fresh ment (ri fresh nt) noun, plural refreshments.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refreshment pronunciation (ri fresh refrigerate To make or keep cool or cold. Refrigerate the meat to keep it from spoiling. re ate (ri frij ) verb, refrigerated, refrigerating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refrigerate pronunciation (ri frij buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass refrigerator udSndDir udPronouce An appliance, box, or room with a cooling system. Refrigerators are used to keep food and other things from spoiling. re tor (ri frij r) noun, plural refrigerators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refrigeratorm pronunciation (ri frij refuge udSndDir udPronouce 1. Shelter or protection from danger or trouble. The frightened puppy took refuge under the bed. 2. A place that gives shelter or protection. There were many kinds of animals in the wildlife refuge. ref uge (ref j) noun, plural refuges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refuge pronunciation refugee udSndDir udPronouce A person who flees from a place to find safety or protection. The refugees left their homeland for another country. ref gee (ref ) noun, plural refugees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refugee pronunciation refund udSndDir udPronouce To give or pay back. The store refunded my money. Verb. 1. The return of money that has been paid. I returned my pants for a refund. 2. The amount of money returned. I got a refund of five dollars. Noun. re fund (ri fund for verb; r for noun) verb, refunded, refunding; noun, plural refunds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refund pronunciation (ri fund for verb; r for noun)ject"^ refuse 1. To say no to; reject. I refused their offer of help. 2. To be unwilling to do, give, or allow something. My parents refused to let me stay up late. re fuse (ri f ) verb, refused, refusing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refuse pronunciation (ri f udPronouce udSndDir refuse Anything thrown away as useless or worthless; trash or rubbish. The street was littered with refuse after the parade. ref use (ref s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refuse pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir regain udSndDir udPronouce 1. To get back again; recover. The dog regained its health. 2. To get back to. We regained the highway after a detour. re gain (r ) verb, regained, regaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regain pronunciation regard udSndDir udPronouce 1. To think of; consider. I regard you as my best friend. 2. To look at closely. The stranger regarded us with suspicion. 3. To respect or consider. Always regard other people s feelings. 4. To have to do with; concern. The speech regarded plans for the new year. 5. To pay attention to. We regarded our parents warnings. Verb. 1. Careful thought, attention, or consideration. Have some regard for other people. 2. Respect or affection. I hold you in high regard. 3. regards. Best wishes. Give my regards to your family. 4. Connection; relation. My question regards your future. Noun. in regard to or with regard to. About; concerning. My parents spoke to me in regard to plans for our vacation. re gard (ri g ) verb, regarded, regarding; noun, plural regards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regard+ idiom in regard to or with regard to. About; concerning. My parents spoke to me in regard to plans for our vacation. pronunciation (ri g regarding Having to do with; concerning; about. I wrote a letter to the company regarding their new product. re ing (ri g ding) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regarding pronunciation (ri g ding) udPronouce udSndDir regardless udSndDir udPronouce In spite of everything; nevertheless. I know that book s expensive, but I m going to buy it, regardless. regardless of. In spite of. Let s do this play, regardless of the work it will take. re less (ri g lis) adverb.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir regardless idiom regardless of. In spite of. Let s do this play, regardless of the work it will take.E pronunciation (ri g udSndDir udPronouce 1. A spool or similar device on which something is wound. Fishing line, motion picture film, and magnetic tape are wound on reels. 2. The amount of film or other material wound on a reel. There are two reels of film left. Noun. 1. To wind on a reel. The sailor reeled the rope. 2. To pull by winding a line on a reel. My friend reeled in a huge swordfish. Verb. to reel off. To say or write quickly and easily. I reeled off all the answers. reel (r l) noun, plural reels; verb, reeled, reeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to reel off. To say or write quickly and easily. I reeled off all the answers. pronunciation 1. To be thrown off balance; stagger. I reeled when someone ran into me. 2. To turn or seem to turn around and around. The merry-go-round ride made my head reel. reel (r l) verb, reeled, reeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A lively folk dance. It is performed by two or more couples who form two lines facing each other. reel (r l) noun, plural reels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation reelect To elect again. The president was reelected and served another four years. re lect (r i lekt ) verb, reelected, reelecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reelect pronunciation i lekt udPronouce udSndDir reentry udSndDir udPronouce 1. An entering again. 2. The return of a spacecraft or missile from space into the earth s atmosphere. re try (r ) noun, plural reentries.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reentry pronunciation refer udSndDir udPronouce 1. To send or direct to someone or something. The doctor referred me to a specialist. 2. To turn to for help or information. The speaker referred to written notes. 3. To call or direct attention. The speaker referred to a movie I have not seen. 4. To turn over to someone else. The teacher will refer the problem to the principal. re fer (ri f ) verb, referred, referring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refer pronunciation (ri f referee udSndDir udPronouce An official in certain sports and games who enforces the rules. Noun. To act as a referee in. Our teacher refereed the hockey game. Verb. ref ee (ref ) noun, plural referees; verb, refereed, refereeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir referee pronunciation reference udSndDir udPronouce 1. A statement that calls or directs attention to something. The authors made a reference to their other book. 2. A person or thing that is referred to; source of information or help. The encyclopedia was the reference for my report. 3. A statement about a person s ability or character. I have good references from the people I worked for. 4. Connection; relation. I am writing to you in reference to your letter of last week. ref ence (ref ns or ref ns) noun, plural references. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reference pronunciation ns or ref ns)"}R reference book A book that has information arranged in an orderly, convenient way. Dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and almanacs are reference books. reference book buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud refill udSndDir udPronouce To fill again. The hiker refilled the canteen with water. Verb. Something that replaces the material that first filled a container. I had to buy a refill for my pen when it ran out of ink. Noun. re fill (r for verb; r for noun) verb, refilled, refilling; noun, plural refills.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refillo pronunciation for verb; r for noun) refine To make fine and pure. Crude oil is refined before it can be used for gasoline. re fine (ri f ) verb, refined, refining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refine pronunciation (ri f udPronouce udSndDir refinery udSndDir udPronouce A place where crude oil, sugar, or some other substance is refined. re y (ri f ) noun, plural refineries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir refinery# pronunciation (ri f reflect 1. To turn or throw back. Sand reflects light and heat from the sun. 2. To give back an image of something. I saw myself reflected in the pond. 3. To think seriously or carefully. I often reflect on what I have done. 4. To bring blame or discredit. Your actions reflect on your character. 5. To bring or give back as a result. Their brave acts reflected honor upon their families. 6. To show or express. Your clothes reflect your good taste. re flect (ri flekt ) verb, reflected, reflecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reflect pronunciation (ri flekt udPronouce udSndDir reflection enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. An image given back by a reflecting surface. I looked at my reflection in the water. 2. Something that is reflected. The reflection of the sun on the car windshield made the driver squint. 3. Serious or careful thinking. Upon reflection, I decided to take the job. 4. A statement or idea that results from careful thinking. What are your reflections on the problem? 5. Something that shows or expresses something else. My smile was a reflection of my happiness. 6. Something that causes blame or discredit. My parents think my behavior is a reflection on them. re tion (ri flek n) noun, plural reflections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reflection pronunciation (ri flek :PHYSSIZE ~ 6 { reflection of a mountain in a lake reflector udSndDir udPronouce A device or surface that throws back light, heat, or sound. My bicycle is easy to see at night because it has reflectors. re tor (ri flek r) noun, plural reflectors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reflector pronunciation (ri flek reforest To plant trees on land that was once a forest to replace those that have been cut down or destroyed by fire. re est (r ist or r ist) verb, reforested, reforesting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reforest pronunciation ist or r max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion proud recreation udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce Something that is done for amusement or relaxation. Sports, games, and hobbies are kinds of recreation. rec tion (rek n) noun, plural recreations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recreationw pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable recruit udSndDir udPronouce 1. A newly enlisted soldier or sailor. 2. A new member of any group or organization. Noun. To get to join. The coach recruited nine players for the baseball team. Verb. re cruit (ri kr ) noun, plural recruits; verb, recruited, recruiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recruit pronunciation (ri kr rectangle udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A figure with four sides that has four right angles. A square is a rectangle whose four sides are equal. rec gle (rek l) noun, plural rectangles.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rectangle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass recuperate To get better and stronger after being sick. It took me several weeks to recuperate after having pneumonia. re ate (ri k or ri k ) verb, recuperated, recuperating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recuperate pronunciation (ri k or ri k udPronouce udSndDir recur To happen or appear again. The pain recurs every time I lift something heavy. re cur (ri k ) verb, recurred, recurring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recur pronunciation (ri k udPronouce udSndDir recycle To make fit to be used again. Our city recycles cans and bottles. re cle (r l) verb, recycled, recyling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recycle pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. The color of blood. 2. Something having this color. The artist used a bright red to paint a picture of the fire engine. Noun. 1. Having the color red. 2. Blushing. I was red with embarrassment. Adjective. in the red. Losing or owing money. The school fair was not a success, and we found ourselves in the red. to see red. To be or become very angry. Those people were so nasty to me that I saw red. red (red) noun, plural reds; adjective, redder, reddest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom in the red. Losing or owing money. The school fair was not a success, and we found ourselves in the red. to see red. To be or become very angry. Those people were so nasty to me that I saw red. pronunciation (red) red blood cell A cell in the blood that picks up oxygen in the lungs and carries it to the cells and tissues of the body. red blood cell max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass redcoat udSndDir udPronouce A British soldier during the American Revolution and other wars of that period. At those times, a red coat was part of the British military uniform. red coat (red ) noun, plural redcoats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir redcoat pronunciation Red Cross An international organization whose main purpose is to take care of victims of war and of floods, fires, earthquakes, and other disasters. Red Cross red-handed In the act of doing something wrong. The police caught them red-handed. red-hand ed (red did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir red-handed pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udemotion embarras reduce 1. To make or become less or smaller in size, number, or degree. Drivers should reduce their speed if the road is slippery. I reduced by going on a diet. The store reduced its prices. 2. To bring to a lesser form, condition, or position. The forest was reduced to ashes by the fire. re duce (ri d or ri d ) verb, reduced, reducing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reduce pronunciation (ri d or ri d udPronouce udSndDir reduction udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of reducing or the state of being reduced. The reduction of the speed limit resulted in fewer traffic accidents. 2. The amount by which something is reduced. The store is offering a 10-percent reduction on the price of summer clothes. re tion (ri duk n) noun, plural reductions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reduction pronunciation (ri duk redwood udSndDir udPronouce One of the largest trees in the world. It is evergreen and has thick reddish brown bark. Its wood is used as timber. Redwoods grow along the western coast of North America. red wood (red ) noun, plural redwoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir redwood pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tall grass having long, narrow leaves and jointed stems. Reeds usually grow in marshes and other wet places. 2. A thin piece of wood, reed, metal, or plastic that is used in some musical instruments. A reed makes a sound when air passes over it and makes it vibrate. Reeds are found in wind instruments, accordions, and certain organs. Another word that sounds like this is read. reed (r d) noun, plural reeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A ridge of sand, rock, or coral that lies at or near the surface of the ocean or another body of water. reef (r f) noun, plural reefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation recite 1. To repeat something from memory. Can you recite the names of all the fifty states and their capitals? I had to recite at the school assembly. 2. To tell the story of. I recited my adventures at camp to the class. 3. To repeat a lesson or answer questions in class. The teacher asked me to recite. re cite (ri s ) verb, recited, reciting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recite pronunciation (ri s udPronouce udSndDir reckless Not careful. It was reckless of them to have skated out onto the thin ice. reck less (rek lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reckless pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir reckon 1. To count or calculate. Income tax is reckoned according to the amount of money a person makes. 2. To think or consider. I reckon my best friend to be the smartest student in the class. reck on (rek n) verb, reckoned, reckoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reckon pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir recline To lean back; lie down. I reclined on the sofa. re cline (ri kl ) verb, reclined, reclining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recline pronunciation (ri kl udPronouce udSndDir recognition 1. A recognizing or being recognized. 2. An accepting of something as being true, right, or valid. They demanded recognition of their rights as citizens. 3. Favorable attention or notice. That band has gained recognition for its songs and records. rec tion (rek g nish n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recognition pronunciation g nish udPronouce udSndDir recognize 1. To know and remember from before; identify. I didn t recognize you at first. 2. To understand and accept as being true, right, or valid. We recognized that it was our duty to report the crime to the police. rec nize (rek ) verb, recognized, recognizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recognize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir recollect To remember; recall. I cannot recollect their address at the moment. re lect (rek lekt ) verb, recollected, recollecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recollect pronunciation lekt udPronouce udSndDir recollection udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or power of remembering. My recollection of the accident is no longer very clear. 2. A thing remembered. I have happy recollections of camp. re tion (rek n) noun, plural recollections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recollection pronunciation recommend 1. To speak in favor of. The librarian recommended this book. 2. To advise; suggest. The nurse recommended that I stay home until my cold was better. 3. To make acceptable or pleasing. Your excellent skills recommend you for this job. rec mend (rek mend ) verb, recommended, recommending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recommend pronunciation mend udPronouce udSndDir recommendation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of recommending. Your recommendation of the movie makes me want to see it. 2. Something recommended; advice; suggestion. You should follow the doctor s recommendations. re tion (rek men d n) noun, plural recommendations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recommendation pronunciation men d record udSndDir udPronouce 1. A written account of something. The school keeps a record of each student s attendance. The story the witness told was in the record of the trial. 2. All the facts about what a person, group, or thing has done. Your school record is excellent. The football team had an even record of wins and losses. 3. A performance or act that is better than all others. The runner set a new record for the event. 4. A disk on which music or other sounds have been recorded to be played back on a phonograph. Noun. 1. To set down in writing. I recorded my feelings about my new school in my diary. 2. To indicate or show. This thermometer records temperatures up to 120 degrees. 3. To put music or other sounds on a phonograph record or a magnetic tape. Verb. rec ord (rek rd for noun; ri k for verb) noun, plural records; verb, recorded, recording. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recordM pronunciation rd for noun; ri k for verb) recorder udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person whose job is taking notes and keeping records. 2. A machine that records sound on magnetic tape. 3. A musical instrument similar to a flute. It is usually made of wood or hard plastic. re er (ri k r) noun, plural recorders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recorder pronunciation (ri k recording udSndDir udPronouce 1. A phonograph record or magnetic tape. I have a new recording of that song. 2. The sound recorded on a phonograph record or a magnetic tape. The quality of the recording is poor. re ing (ri k ding) noun, plural recordings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recording pronunciation (ri k ding) recover 1. To get back. The police recovered the two missing bicycles. 2. To make up for. We took the short route to recover the time we had lost. 3. To return to a normal condition or position. My friend is recovering from the measles. re er (ri kuv r) verb, recovered, recovering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recover pronunciation (ri kuv udPronouce udSndDir re-cover udSndDir udPronouce To cover again. After the chair s cover was worn out, we re-covered it. re-cov er (r r) verb, re-covered, re-covering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir re-coverA pronunciation recovery udSndDir udPronouce The act of recovering. I was given a reward for my recovery of the lost wallet. The patient s speedy recovery was due to good medical care. re y (ri kuv ) noun, plural recoveries.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recoveryy pronunciation (ri kuv reassure To restore confidence or courage in. Before the curtain rose, the director reassured the actors. re sure (r ) verb, reassured, reassuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reassure pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir rebel enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who fights against or will not obey authority. The rebels attacked the palace. 2. Rebel. A soldier who fought against the North in the Civil War. Noun. 1. To fight against authority. I rebelled at being ordered to do something I thought was wrong. 2. To feel or show great dislike. The sick child rebelled against taking the medicine because it tasted bad. Verb. reb el (reb l for noun; ri bel for verb) noun, plural rebels; verb, rebelled, rebelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rebel pronunciation l for noun; ri bel for verb) word history Word History The word rebel goes back to a Latin word that means to make war again. The word was used to talk about people who had been conquered in war and started another war against the people who had beaten them. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE unci" rebellion udSndDir udPronouce 1. An armed fight against one s government. The American Revolution was a rebellion by the colonists against the British. 2. A struggle against any authority. re lion (ri bel n) noun, plural rebellions.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rebellion pronunciation (ri bel recall udSndDir udPronouce 1. To bring back to mind; remember. Your face is familiar, but I don t recall your name. 2. To take or order back. The auto manufacturer recalled the defective cars. The troops were recalled from the front. Verb. The act of recalling. I have little recall of the book because I read it so long ago. Noun. re call (ri k for verb; ri k or r for noun) verb, recalled, recalling; noun, plural recalls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recallG pronunciation (ri k for verb; ri k or r for noun) recapture 1. To catch or capture again. The police recaptured the prisoner who had escaped from jail. 2. To bring back to mind; recall. They tried to recapture their childhood by visiting their birthplace. re ture (r r) verb, recaptured, recapturing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recapture pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir recede To move back or away. The waves receded from the shore. re cede (ri s ) verb, receded, receding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recede pronunciation (ri s udPronouce udSndDir receipt udSndDir udPronouce 1. A written statement showing that a package, mail, or money has been received. The clerk in the store gave me a receipt for my purchase. 2. receipts. The amount of money that has been received. The store s receipts for the week were over $1,000. 3. A receiving or being received. We thanked them on receipt of their gift. re ceipt (ri s ) noun, plural receipts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir receipt pronunciation (ri s receive 1. To take or get. I received a watch for my birthday. 2. To greet or welcome. The host and hostess received the guests at the door. re ceive (ri s ) verb, received, receiving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir receive pronunciation (ri s :PHYSSIZE The woman on the right is receiving an award. udPronouce udSndDir receiver udSndDir udSndEffect receiver.wav udPronouce 1. A person or thing that receives. 2. A device that changes electrical impulses or radio waves into pictures or sounds. The part of a telephone that you hold to your ear is a receiver. re er (ri s r) noun, plural receivers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir receiver pronunciation (ri s 560,"j recent udSndDir udPronouce Done, made, or happening not long ago. The radio program reported the most recent election news. The computer is one of the most useful inventions of recent times. re cent (r nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recent pronunciation receptacle udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce An object used to hold something; container. We use a large metal can as a receptacle for garbage. re cle (ri sep l) noun, plural receptacles.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir receptacle{ pronunciation (ri sep buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt reception udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or way of receiving. The play got a warm reception from everyone in the audience. 2. A party or gathering where guests are received. 3. The quality of the sound of a radio or the sound and picture of a television. The new antenna improved our television s reception. re tion (ri sep n) noun, plural receptions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reception pronunciation (ri sep recess udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce 1. A time during which work or other activity stops. We played baseball during recess at school. 2. A part of a wall that is set back from the rest; niche. 3. A hidden place or part. Many thoughts are buried in the recesses of our minds. Noun. To stop work or other activity for a time. The trial started again after the court had recessed for lunch. Verb. re cess (r ses or ri ses ) noun, plural recesses; verb, recessed, recessing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recess pronunciation ses or ri ses max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable recession udSndDir udPronouce A period when business is slower and more people than usual are out of work. A recession is less severe and shorter than a depression. re sion (ri sesh n) noun, plural recessions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recession pronunciation (ri sesh recipe enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A list of ingredients and instructions for making something to eat or drink. rec pe (res ) noun, plural recipes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recipe pronunciation word history Word History The word recipe comes from a Latin word that means Take! Doctors wrote this word in prescriptions to tell a druggist to certain drugs and combine them to make the medicine. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE recital udSndDir udPronouce 1. A performance or concert of music or dance. We went to a piano recital in the auditorium. 2. A story or account. Your recital of your experiences in Africa was interesting. re al (ri s l) noun, plural recitals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir recital pronunciation (ri s enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Actual or true; not imagined. Our adventures were real; we did not make them up. 2. Genuine; not imitation. These flowers are real, not plastic. re al (r l or r l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir real/ pronunciation l or r language note Language Note Real is an adjective, so it modifies a noun or pronoun. Is that a real arrowhead? Ghosts are not real. Really is an adverb, so it modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Did you really go to the beach? I was really tired. The plane traveled really fast. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE real estate Land together with the buildings, trees, water, and other things on it. real estate realistic udSndDir udPronouce 1. Showing people, things, or events as they appear in everyday life. I admire the skill needed to create a realistic painting. 2. Tending to see and accept things as they are; practical. You need to be realistic about your chances of winning. re tic (r tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir realistic pronunciation reality udSndDir udPronouce 1. The state or quality of being real. Some people doubted the reality of the story. 2. Something that is real. Their dream of owning a horse had become a reality. re ty (r ) noun, plural realities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reality pronunciation realization udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of understanding completely. The realization that we were lost in the fog made us anxious. 2. Something that is made real. Buying their own house was the realization of one of their dreams. re tion (r n) noun, plural realizations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir realization pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt realize 1. To understand completely. I didn t realize how late it was. 2. To make real. Years of saving money helped us to realize our dream of owning a house. re ize (r ) verb, realized, realizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir realize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light really 1. In fact; actually. My neighbor told the police what had really caused the accident. Although we argue sometimes, we are really good friends. 2. Truly; very. We spent a really pleasant afternoon in the park. re ly (r or r ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir really pronunciation or r udPronouce udSndDir realm udSndDir udPronouce 1. A kingdom. The king and queen ruled their realm wisely. 2. An area or field of interest, knowledge, or power. I enjoy almost everything in the realm of science. realm (relm) noun, plural realms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir realm pronunciation (relm)"y 1. To cut down and gather; harvest. The workers used sickles to reap the grain. 2. To cut down or harvest a crop from. The farmer reaped the fields in the autumn. 3. To get as a reward. The child s good behavior reaped high praise. reap (r p) verb, reaped, reaping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir reappear To come into sight again; be seen again. It stopped raining and the sun reappeared. re pear (r ) verb, reappeared, reappearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reappear pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part that is behind or in the back. I sat in the rear of the car. 2. The part of a military force that is farthest from the fighting area. Noun. At or in the back. We left the house by the rear door. Adjective. rear (r r) noun, plural rears; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. To take care of and help to grow up. My grandparents reared three children. 2. To go up on the back legs. The frightened horse reared and threw its rider. 3. To lift up. The lion reared its head. rear (r r) verb, reared, rearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The horse on the left is rearing.. udPronouce udSndDir rearrange To arrange again, especially in a different way. I rearranged my furniture. re range (r ) verb, rearranged, rearranging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rearrange pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir reason udSndDir udPronouce 1. A cause or motive. I have no reason to doubt you. 2. A statement that explains something; excuse. The student could give no reason for being late. 3. The ability to think clearly. The sudden shock made me lose all reason. Noun. 1. To think or think about clearly. I was able to reason out the answer to the arithmetic problem. 2. To try to change a person s mind. They are so stubborn that it is useless to reason with them. Verb. rea son (r n) noun, plural reasons; verb, reasoned, reasoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reason} pronunciation reasonable 1. Showing or using good sense and thinking; not foolish. A reasonable person will always listen to both sides of an argument. 2. Not asking too much; fair. Their asking to borrow our lawn mower was a reasonable request. 3. Not too expensive. The grocery store s prices are reasonable. rea ble (r l or r l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reasonable pronunciation l or r udPronouce udSndDir reasoning udSndDir udPronouce 1. The process of drawing conclusions from facts; clear and sensible thinking. To do well in mathematics, you must be good at reasoning. 2. Reasons or arguments. I don t agree with your reasoning. rea ing (r ning or r ning) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reasoning pronunciation ning or r ning) udSndDir udPronouce A fish that has a broad, flat body, broad fins, and a skeleton made of cartilage. ray (r ) noun, plural rays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rayon A fiber or cloth made from cellulose. ray on (r on) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rayon pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist razor udSndDir udPronouce A device with a sharp blade used for shaving or for cutting hair. ra zor (r r) noun, plural razors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir razor pronunciation An abbreviation for Road used in a written address. An abbreviation for rural delivery. A prefix that means: 1. Again. Reelect means to elect again. 2. Back. Recall means to call back. language note Language Note A word formed with re- is written with a hyphen if it is spelled the same way as another word with a different meaning. For example, the word re-cover means to cover again, but recover means to get something back again. The hyphen helps us to tell the words apart. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing reach udSndDir udPronouce 1. To arrive at; come to. We reached the cabin after walking for two miles through the woods. 2. To touch or grasp. I can t reach the top shelf of the bookcase. 3. To stretch or extend. The draperies reached from the ceiling to the floor. 4. To stretch the arm or hand out. Our dinner guest reached across the table for the salt. 5. To try to grasp something. I reached into my pocket for my keys. 6. To get in touch with; contact. I tried to reach you by phone. Verb. 1. The distance covered in reaching. A person would have to have a long reach to get that box off the closet shelf. 2. As much as a person is able to do or understand. Our coach knew that a victory was within our reach. 3. The act of reaching. With a reach of my arm I pulled the apple from the tree. 4. A stretch of something; extent. The camels crossed the vast reaches of desert. Noun. reach (r ch) verb, reached, reaching; noun, plural reaches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reach pronunciation react To act because something has happened or has been done; respond. My friend reacted to the good news by smiling. re act (r ) verb, reacted, reacting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir react pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir reaction udSndDir udPronouce An action in response to something that has happened or has been done. What was your parents reaction when they saw your report card? re tion (r n) noun, plural reactions.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reactionw pronunciation reactor udSndDir udPronouce A device that produces atomic energy for making electricity. It splits atoms without causing an atomic explosion. re tor (r r) noun, plural reactors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reactor pronunciation 1. To look at and understand the meaning of something that is written. I learned to read when I was in first grade. I read an article about football in the newspaper. 2. To say aloud something that is written. The teacher read a story to the class. 3. To learn by reading. Do you like to read about horses? 4. To get the meaning of; understand. Sometimes my parents seem to be able to read my thoughts. 5. To give or show; register. The thermometer read 70 degrees this morning. Another word that sounds like this is reed. read (r d) verb, read (red), reading. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word read goes back to Old English and originally meant to think or consider. Later it came to mean to figure out the meaning of. This use of read led to the meaning to discover the meaning of something written and finally to our modern use of read. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing howing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing readable Easy or interesting to read. Your handwriting is not readable. read ble (r l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir readable pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir reader udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who reads. 2. A textbook that is used to teach reading. read er (r r) noun, plural readers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reader% pronunciation readily 1. In a prompt and willing way. I readily followed my parents advice. 2. Without difficulty; easily. The story was readily understood by everyone in the class. read ly (red ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir readily pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir reading udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of looking at and understanding something that is written. I prefer reading to playing baseball. 2. The act of saying aloud something that is written. The writer gave a reading of a new poem. 3. Something read or to be read. This book is interesting reading. 4. The information shown on a meter or other instrument. The gas company took a reading from our meter. read ing (r ding) noun, plural readings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir reading pronunciation ding) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable ready udSndDir udPronouce 1. Prepared for use or action. When I finish packing I ll be ready for the trip. 2. Willing. I am ready to work hard. 3. Likely to do something. The dynamite was ready to explode any minute. 4. Quick; prompt. The politician had a ready answer for the reporter s questions. 5. Easy to get at. My parents keep some ready cash at home in case of emergency. Adjective. To make ready; prepare. The mechanics ready the plane before it can take off. Verb. read y (red ) adjective, readier, readiest; verb, readied, readying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ready pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. An amount or number measured against the amount or number of something else. The car was going at a rate of 60 miles per hour. 2. The price or charge for something. Telephone rates went up last year. 3. A rank or class. Your school work has always been of the first rate. Noun. 1. To consider; regard. My friend rated the movie as very good. 2. To place in or have a certain class or rank. Our team is rated first in its league. Verb. rate (r t) noun, plural rates; verb, rated, rating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rateE pronunciation rather 1. More willingly. I would rather stay home than go out tonight. 2. More properly; instead. Our team rather than theirs deserved to win. 3. More correctly. The airplane is landing at about noon or, rather, at 12:10 P.M. 4. Somewhat. It is rather cold today. rath er (ra r) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rather pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ratify To agree to officially; approve. Congress ratified the trade agreement. rat fy (rat ) verb, ratified, ratifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ratify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ratio udSndDir udPronouce A comparison in number or quantity between two things. The ratio is the number or times the second thing can be divided into the first thing. If there are 12 girls and 6 boys in a class, the ratio of girls to boys is 2 to 1. ra ) noun, plural ratios. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ratio pronunciation ration udSndDir udPronouce A fixed portion or share, especially of food. The mountain climber carried rations in a pack. Noun. 1. To give out in portions. Supplies were rationed to victims of the flood. 2. To limit to fixed portions. The government rationed meat during the war. Verb. ra tion (rash n or r n) noun, plural rations; verb, rationed, rationing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ration pronunciation (rash n or r rational 1. Based on reason or logic; sensible. The writer used rational arguments to support each idea. 2. Able to think or think clearly. Humans are rational animals. ra al (rash l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rational pronunciation (rash udPronouce udSndDir rattle udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make or cause to make a series of short, sharp sounds. The doors and windows rattled when the wind blew. 2. To talk or say quickly. My classmate rattled off the names of all the states. 3. To confuse or embarrass. I was rattled by the mistake I made in answering the question. Verb. 1. A series of short, sharp sounds. We could tell by the rattle of the doorknob that someone was trying to get into the room. 2. A baby s toy or other thing that makes a rattling noise when it is shaken. Noun. rat tle (rat l) verb, rattled, rattling; noun, plural rattles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rattle pronunciation rattlesnake udSndDir udPronouce A poisonous American snake. A rattlesnake has a number of horny rings at the end of its tail that rattle when it shakes its tail. rat snake (rat ) noun, plural rattlesnakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rattlesnake pronunciation :PHYSSIZE 1. To talk in a wild or crazy way. A high fever caused the patient to rave. 2. To talk with much or too much enthusiasm. They raved about their new car. rave (r v) verb, raved, raving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ravel To separate into loose threads; fray. Pulling the piece of yarn made the cuff of the sweater ravel. rav el (rav l) verb, raveled, raveling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ravel pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir raven udSndDir udPronouce A bird that looks very much like a crow but is larger. It has shiny black feathers and a harsh cry. Noun. Shiny and black. The horse s raven coat shone in the sun. Adjective. ra ven (r n) noun, plural ravens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir raven pronunciation :PHYSSIZE e mx"G ravine udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A deep, narrow valley. ra vine (r ) noun, plural ravines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ravine pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not cooked. Carrots may be eaten raw. 2. Not treated or processed; natural. Milk before it is pasteurized is raw. 3. Not trained or experienced. The army trains raw recruits. 4. Having the skin rubbed off. My heel was raw from my new shoe. 5. Damp and cold. We ve had raw weather. raw (r ) adjective, rawer, rawest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rawhide The hide of cattle or other animals that has not been tanned. The cowhand wore boots made of rawhide. raw hide (r ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rawhide pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir raw material A substance that has not been treated, processed, or prepared. Wood is the raw material used in making paper. raw material udSndDir udPronouce 1. A narrow beam of light or other radiant energy. The sun s rays shone brightly. 2. One of a group of lines or parts coming from a center. The arms of a starfish are rays. 3. A very small amount. There was only a ray of hope for the lost sailors. ray (r ) noun, plural rays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ranger udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person whose work is looking after and guarding a forest or other natural area. 2. A member of a group of armed people who go through an area to keep law and order. ran ger (r r) noun, plural rangers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ranger pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The ranger is wearing a uniform. udSndDir udPronouce 1. A position or grade. The soldier was promoted to the rank of sergeant. I have a high rank in my class at school. 2. High position or grade. The governor of the state is a person of rank. 3. ranks. The common soldiers of an army. Noun. 1. To put in or have a certain position or grade. The students were ranked according to their grades. 2. To arrange in a row or rows. The students were ranked for the fire drill. Verb. rank (rangk) noun, plural ranks; verb, ranked, ranking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rangk) udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having a strong, bad smell or taste. The cheese became rank after a week. 2. Complete; extreme. The soldier was accused of being a rank coward. rank (rangk) adjective, ranker, rankest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rangk) ransom udSndDir udPronouce 1. The release of a captive in return for payment of money. The ambassador was kidnapped and was being held for ransom. 2. The amount of money paid or demanded before a captive is set free. Noun. To pay money for a captive to be set free. Verb. ran som (ran m) noun, plural ransoms; verb, ransomed, ransoming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ransomK pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A quick, sharp knock or tap. We heard a rap on the window. Noun. To knock or tap sharply. I rapped on the door but there was no answer. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is wrap. rap (rap) noun, plural raps; verb, rapped, rapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rap) rapid udSndDir udPronouce Very quick; fast. The train went at a rapid pace. Adjective. rapids. A part of a river where the water flows very fast. It was dangerous to go over the rapids in a canoe. Noun. rap id (rap id) adjective; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rapid pronunciation rapture Great happiness, delight, or joy; ecstasy. We stared in rapture at the beautiful scenery. rap ture (rap r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rapture pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia 1. Not often happening, seen, or found. Thunderstorms are rare at this time of year. 2. Unusually fine; excellent. The cliffs have a rare beauty. 3. Not dense; thin. The air is rare at high altitudes. rare (r r) adjective, rarer, rarest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Cooked for only a short time. Do you like your hamburgers rare? rare (r r) adjective, rarer, rarest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir rarely Not often; seldom. We rarely go to the movies. rare ly (r ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rarely pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir rascal udSndDir udPronouce 1. A mischievous person. That pup is a rascal. 2. A dishonest person; rogue. ras cal (ras l) noun, plural rascals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rascal= pronunciation Too hasty; not careful. We made a rash decision that we regretted later. rash (rash) adjective, rasher, rashest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rash) udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A condition in which red spots appear on the skin. Poison ivy causes a rash. rash (rash) noun, plural rashes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rash) max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce To make a harsh, grating sound. The iron gate rasped because the hinges were rusty. Verb. A harsh, grating sound. I spoke with a rasp because I had a sore throat. Noun. rasp (rasp) verb, rasped, rasping; noun, plural rasps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rasp) raspberry udSndDir udPronouce A small, sweet fruit of a prickly plant. Raspberries are usually red or black. rasp ry (raz ) noun, plural raspberries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir raspberry pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. An animal that looks like a large mouse. A rat has a long nose, round ears, and a long, thin tail. 2. A mean or dishonest person. rat (rat) noun, plural rats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rat) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor rain forest A dense forest that receives a large amount of rain during the year. rain forest rainy Having much rain. It is important to drive carefully in rainy weather. rain ) adjective, rainier, rainiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rainy pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor raise udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move or cause to move to a higher position, place, degree, or amount. I raised my arm above my head. My parents raised my allowance. Many people raise their voice when they are angry. 2. To cause to rise or appear. The bee sting raised a bump on the child s arm. 3. To gather together; collect. The town raised the money to build a new school. 4. To take care of and help to grow. My grandparents raised four children. They raise horses and cattle on that ranch. 5. To ask or bring up. My classmate raised an interesting question about the story we were reading. 6. To build. A new house was raised on that empty lot. 7. To stir up; bring about. Someone was raising a commotion in the hall. Verb. An increase in amount. The worker received a raise in pay of five dollars a week. Noun. raise (r z) verb, raised, raising; noun, plural raises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir raise pronunciation raisin udSndDir udPronouce A sweet, dried grape. rai sin (r zin) noun, plural raisins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir raisin pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A tool that has a long handle with teeth or prongs attached at one end. It is used to gather leaves or hay together or to smooth down earth. Noun. 1. To gather or smooth with a rake. We raked the fallen leaves. 2. To search carefully. I raked through my desk for a pen. Verb. rake (r k) noun, plural rakes; verb, raked, raking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rakeQ pronunciation rally udSndDir udPronouce 1. To bring or come together for some purpose. The general tried to rally the scattered troops. The farmers rallied to rebuild the burned barn. 2. To come to the aid or support of a person or thing. My friends rallied behind me when I was teased. 3. To recover strength, energy, or health. Our team rallied to win the game. With the doctor s help, the patient began to rally. Verb. A meeting for a particular purpose. Hundreds of people were at the political rally for the presidential candidate. Noun. ral ly (ral ) verb, rallied, rallying; noun, plural rallies.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rally pronunciation udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce 1. A male sheep. 2. A device or part of a machine used to batter, crush, or force something. The firefighters used a ram to break down the door. Noun. 1. To strike or strike against with great force. In the train wreck one train rammed into the other s back. 2. To force or drive down or into something. The worker rammed the post into the ground. Verb. ram (ram) noun, plural rams; verb, rammed, ramming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ram) :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle Memory in a computer that can be added to or altered by the person using the computer. The computer uses this memory to store and retrieve information quickly. RAM (ram) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ram) udPronouce udSndDir ramble udSndDir udPronouce 1. To wander about; roam. We rambled through the fields before having our picnic. 2. To talk or write in a confused way. The speaker rambled on and never came to the point of the story. Verb. A pleasant stroll or walk. Noun. ram ble (ram l) verb, rambled, rambling; noun, plural rambles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rambleC pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A sloping platform or passageway connecting two different levels. ramp (ramp) noun, plural ramps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ramp)B ramrod udSndDir udPronouce 1. A rod used to ram the gunpowder down the barrel of a gun that is loaded through the muzzle. 2. A rod used to clean the barrel of a gun. ram rod (ram ) noun, plural ramrods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ramroda pronunciation Past tense of run. We were so late that we ran all the way to school. Look up run for more information. ran (ran) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ran) udPronouce udSndDir ranch enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A large farm on which large herds of cattle, sheep, and horses are raised. Noun. To manage or work on a ranch. Verb. ranch (ranch) noun, plural ranches; verb, ranched, ranching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ranch pronunciation (ranch) word history Word History The word ranch comes from a Spanish word that means a camp a small farm. Today a ranch is often a very large estate. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE random udSndDir udPronouce Made or done with no clear pattern; made or done by chance. The teacher made a random choice of three students to help pass out the new books. at random. With no pattern or method. I picked up a magazine at random from the pile. ran dom (ran m) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir random idiom at random. With no pattern or method. I picked up a magazine at random from the pile. pronunciation Past tense of ring. The mail carrier rang the doorbell twice, but no one was home. Look up ring for more information. rang (rang) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rang) udPronouce udSndDir range udSndDir udPronouce 1. The distance or extent between certain limits. There is a range in ticket prices from $7 to $20. 2. The distance or area over which something can travel or extend. A rifle has a greater range than a bow and arrow. Our range of vision was limited by the fog. 3. A place set aside for shooting practice or for testing rockets. The police officers did some target shooting on the pistol range. 4. A large area of land on which livestock roam and graze. The cowhands rounded up the cattle on the open range. 5. A row or series of mountains. A range of mountains rises from the coastline. 6. A large stove having burners and an oven. 7. The extent of the tones that can be produced by a particular singing voice or musical instrument. Noun. 1. To go between certain limits. The prices for those bicycles range from one hundred to two hundred dollars. 2. To wander or roam. Cattle ranged over the prairie. 3. To stretch out or extend in some direction. The hills range west from the shore. Verb. range (r nj) noun, plural ranges; verb, ranged, ranging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir range pronunciation radon A heavy, radioactive gas found in soil and rocks. Radon is produced by the element radium. Doctors use small amounts of radon to treat cancer. Radon is a chemical element. ra don (r don) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radon pronunciation don)- udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A kind of flat boat made of logs or boards that have been fastened together. raft (raft) noun, plural rafts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (raft) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small piece of cloth. It is usually made of worn or torn material. 2. rags. Old clothing that is torn or worn out. rag (rag) noun, plural rags. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rag) udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. Violent or great anger. Those spoiled children go into a rage if they can t have what they want. 2. A fad; fashion. Floppy hats were the rage last year. Noun. To talk or act in a violent way. I raged at the bullies who had hurt my dog. The storm raged along the coast. Verb. rage (r j) noun, plural rages; verb, raged, raging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE ragged udSndDir udPronouce 1. Worn or torn into rags. After a few years, my jacket became stained and ragged. 2. Wearing torn or worn out clothing. The ragged beggar asked us for money to get some food. 3. Rough and uneven. Ragged cliffs rose over the beach. rag ged (rag id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ragged pronunciation id)en r" ragweed udSndDir udPronouce A common weed whose pollen is a cause of hay fever in the autumn. rag weed (rag ) noun, plural ragweeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ragweed pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A sudden, surprise attack. The soldiers were prepared for a raid at dawn. Noun. To make a raid on. Enemy troops raided the village during the night. Verb. raid (r d) noun, plural raids; verb, raided, raiding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long, narrow bar of wood, metal, or other material. It is used as a guard or support. The long metal bars on which a train rides are rails. 2. A railroad. My folks prefer traveling by rail to driving a car. rail (r l) noun, plural rails.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ciat"tZ railing udSndDir udPronouce A fence or barrier made of a rail or rails. Hold onto the railing when you go down the steep stairs. rail ing (r ling) noun, plural railings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir railing pronunciation ling) (rag"dB railroad udSndDir udPronouce 1. The metal tracks on which a train runs. The railroad runs near our house. 2. All the tracks, stations, and cars that are part of a system of transportation by rail. That railroad has been in operation since 1872. Another word for this is railway. rail road (r ) noun, plural railroads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir railroad pronunciation railway udSndDir udSndEffect railway.wav udPronouce 1. A railroad. 2. The tracks on which a train runs. rail way (r ) noun, plural railways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir railway pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. Water that falls in drops from clouds to the earth. Rain came in the open window and soaked the rug. 2. A falling of rain; storm or shower. Don t go out in the rain without an umbrella. 3. A heavy or rapid fall of anything. A rain of rice hit the bride and groom as they left the church. Noun. 1. To fall in drops of water. We put off our picnic because it rained. 2. To fall or pour like rain. Bullets rained on the soldiers. Verb. Other words that sound like this are reign and rein. to rain out. To cancel or postpone because of rain. The game was rained out. rain (r n) noun, plural rains; verb, rained, raining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rain' idiom to rain out. To cancel or postpone because of rain. The game was rained out. pronunciation rainbow udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce A curve of colored light seen in the sky. It is caused by the sun s shining through tiny drops of water in the air. A rainbow is made up of seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. rain bow (r ) noun, plural rainbows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rainbow pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable raincoat udSndDir udPronouce A waterproof coat that keeps a person dry when it is raining. rain coat (r ) noun, plural raincoats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir raincoat pronunciation raindrop udSndDir udPronouce A drop of rain. rain drop (r ) noun, plural raindrops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir raindrop pronunciation (raf" rainfall udSndDir udPronouce The amount of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls on an area in a certain period of time. The yearly rainfall in that city is over 30 inches. rain fall (r ) noun, plural rainfalls.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rainfallo pronunciation racket udSndDir udPronouce A round or oval frame with a network of strings and a thin handle. Rackets are usually made of wood, metal, or some other material and are used to hit the ball in tennis and other games. rack et (rak it) noun, plural rackets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir racket pronunciation racquetball A game in which two or four players use short rackets to hit a small ball off the floor, walls, and ceiling of an enclosed court. rac ball (rak ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir racquetball pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect racqetbal.wav udSndDir racqetba.wav radar A device used to find and track objects such as aircraft and automobiles. It uses reflected radio waves. ra dar (r r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce radar pronunciation word history Word History The word radar is short for radio detecting and ranging. It is made up of the first two letters of radio and the beginning letter of each of the other three words. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing radiant 1. Shining brightly; beaming. We shielded our eyes from the radiant summer sun. The child s face was radiant from the excitement of winning. 2. Given off in waves or made up of waves. The warmth we get from the sun is radiant heat. ra ant (r nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radiant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir radiant energy Energy that is sent off in waves. Heat, radio waves, light, and X rays are kinds of radiant energy. radiant energy max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light radiate 1. To give off rays. The lamp radiated light through the room. 2. To be given off in rays. Heat and light radiate from the sun. 3. To move or branch outward from a center. Many spokes radiated from the hub of the bicycle wheel. 4. To show. Your face radiates happiness. ra ate (r ) verb, radiated, radiating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radiate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir radiation Energy that is given off in the form of waves or very tiny particles. Light, X rays, heat, and radio waves are forms of radiation. ra tion (r n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radiation pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir radiator udSndDir udPronouce 1. A device for heating a room. It is made up of a series of pipes or coils through which steam or hot water passes. 2. A device for cooling something. The radiator in a car s engine holds and cools a liquid that is passed through the engine. ra tor (r r) noun, plural radiators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radiator pronunciation radical enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Going to or affecting the most important part; basic. Moving from the country to the city caused a radical change in my life. 2. Favoring extreme changes or reforms. My parents do not agree with my radical political beliefs. Adjective. A person who favors extreme changes or reforms. Noun. rad cal (rad l) adjective; noun, plural radicals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radical pronunciation word history Word History The word radical comes from a Latin word meaning origin. Something that is radical affects even the roots of a problem or situation. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE radii udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A plural of radius. Measure the radii of these two circles. Look up radius for more information. ra ) plural noun.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radii pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass radio udSndDir udPronouce 1. A way of sending messages, programs, music, or other sounds through the air without the use of wires. 2. A device for receiving or sending such sounds. Noun. To send a message to or report by radio. The pilot radioed the airport for permission to land. Verb. ra ) noun, plural radios; verb, radioed, radioing.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radio pronunciation radioactive Of, caused by, or having radioactivity. Uranium is radioactive. ra tive (r tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radioactive pronunciation tiv)q max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass radioactivity The giving off of energy in the form of rays. The rays are given off during a process in which atoms of one element split apart. ra ty (r ak tiv ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radioactivity pronunciation ak tiv udPronouce udSndDir radish udSndDir udPronouce The small, thick, red or white root of a plant. Radishes have a strong, sharp taste and are usually eaten raw in salads. rad ish (rad ish) noun, plural radishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radish5 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE radium A white metal that is highly radioactive. Radium is a chemical element. ra um (r m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radium pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass radius udSndDir udPronouce 1. A line going from the center to the outside of a circle or sphere. Look up circle for a picture of this. 2. A circular area that is measured by the length of its radius. There are no houses within a three mile radius of the farm. ra us (r s) noun, plural radii or radiuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir radius pronunciation s)erb, quotation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person s words repeated exactly by another person. The book began with a quotation from the Bible. 2. The act of quoting. quo tion (kw n) noun, plural quotations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quotation pronunciation quotation mark One of a pair of punctuation marks ( ) used mainly to indicate the beginning and end of a quotation. quotation mark max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light quote udSndDir udPronouce To repeat the exact words of. The newspaper quoted the mayor s speech. Verb. A quotation. Noun. quote (kw t) verb, quoted, quoting; noun, plural quotes.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quote pronunciation quotient udSndDir udPronouce A number obtained by dividing one number by another. If you divide 12 by 4, the quotient is 3. quo tient (kw nt) noun, plural quotients. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quotient? pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The eighteenth letter of the alphabet. the three R s. Reading, writing, and arithmetic. The idiom the three R s originated in the humorous spelling reading, riting, and rithmetic. r, R ( r) noun, plural r SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom the three R s. ding, writing, and arithmetic. The idiom the three R s originated in the humorous spelling reading, riting, and rithmetic. pronunciation rabbi enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A teacher of the Jewish religion. A rabbi is usually the leader of a Jewish congregation. rab bi (rab ) noun, plural rabbis. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rabbi pronunciation word history Word History The word rabbi comes from a Hebrew word meaning my master. The word was used as a term of respect for the leader of a synagogue. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE rabbit udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small animal that has long ears, a short tail, and soft fur. Rabbits live in burrows that they dig in the ground. 2. A hare. 3. The fur of the rabbit. rab bit (rab it) noun, plural rabbits.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rabbit} pronunciation it) pat" rabies A disease that can affect people, dogs, bats, and all other warm-blooded animals. A person almost always dies of it if not treated. Rabies is caused by a virus. People get rabies if they are bitten by an animal that already has the disease. ra bies (r z) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir rabies pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion scared raccoon udSndDir udPronouce A small animal with brownish gray fur. It has a pointed face with black markings that look like a mask and a long, bushy tail marked with black rings. Raccoons live in wooded areas near water and feed at night on plants, fish, and other foods. rac coon (ra k ) noun, plural raccoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir raccoon pronunciation (ra k :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udSndEffect race1.wav udPronouce 1. A contest to find out who is fastest. Our horse won the race. 2. Any contest. There are three candidates in the race for governor. Noun. 1. To take part in a contest of speed; be in a race against. The two children raced each other to school. 2. To move or go very fast. I raced down the stairs to answer the door. 3. To cause to move or go too fast. The driver raced the engine of the car to keep it from stalling. Verb. race (r s) noun, plural races; verb, raced, racing.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE ow"Rh udSndDir udPronouce A very large group of people having certain physical characteristics in common. These characteristics are passed on from one generation to another. race (r s) noun, plural races. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation racer udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person, animal, or vehicle that competes in races. That horse is a fine racer. 2. Any of a group of American snakes that moves very quickly. rac er (r r) noun, plural racers.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir racer pronunciation racetrack udSndDir udSndEffect racetrak.wav udPronouce An area used for racing. race track (r ) noun, plural racetracks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir racetrack pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE racial Of or having to do with a race of human beings. Racial prejudice is prejudice against people because of their race. ra cial (r l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir racial pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A frame or stand for hanging, storing, or showing things. The store had many racks of suits. Noun. To cause great pain or suffering to. The injured victim was racked with pain. Verb. rack (rak) noun, plural racks; verb, racked, racking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (rak) racket udSndDir udPronouce 1. A loud or confusing noise. I could hardly hear what you were saying because of the racket in the bus. 2. A dishonest plan or way to get money from someone. rack et (rak it) noun, plural rackets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir racket pronunciation quest udSndDir udPronouce A search or pursuit. The explorers went in quest of gold. quest (kwest) noun, plural quests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quest pronunciation (kwest) question udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something asked in order to get an answer or find out something. The tourist asked us a few questions about the history of our town. 2. A matter to be talked over. The meeting dealt with the question of who would be the next president of the club. 3. Doubt; uncertainty. My friend is, without question, the best student in the class. Noun. 1. To ask questions of or about. The police questioned the witness to the robbery. 2. To express doubt about. I question the truth of your story. Verb. ques tion (kwes n) noun, plural questions; verb, questioned, questioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir question pronunciation (kwes question mark A punctuation mark (?) that is used at the end of a question or at the end of an interrogative sentence. question mark quetzal udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A bird of Central America that has a bright red breast and a shiny green head, back, and long, drooping tail. quet zel (ket s noun, plural quetzals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quetzal pronunciation (ket s :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass quick udSndDir udPronouce 1. Done or happening in a short time; fast. We made a quick trip to the store. 2. Thinking, learning, or reacting easily and rapidly. That child has a very quick mind. quick (kwik) adjective, quicker, quickest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quick pronunciation (kwik)e " quicksand udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce Very deep, wet sand. A person or thing that moves or stands on quicksand will sink into it. quick sand (kwik ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quicksand pronunciation (kwik max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared quiet 1. Making little or no noise; without noise. It is always very quiet in the library. 2. With little or no disturbance or motion; not busy; peaceful. Our family spent a quiet weekend at home. Adjective. The condition of being quiet. I enjoy the peace and quiet of my own room. Noun. To make or become quiet. The babysitter quieted the crying baby.Verb. qui et (kw it) adjective, quieter, quietest; noun; verb, quieted, quieting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quiet pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir quill udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large, stiff feather. 2. A pen made from the hollow stem of a feather. 3. One of the sharp spines of a porcupine or other animal. quill (kwil) noun, plural quills.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quill pronunciation (kwil)g quilt udSndDir udPronouce A bed covering made of two pieces of cloth that are stuffed with soft material. The two pieces of cloth are held together by lines of stitching that are sewn all over the surface of the cloth. Noun. 1. To make a quilt or quilts. Verb. 2. To stitch together with a soft lining. quilt (kwilt) noun, plural quilts; verb, quilted, quilting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quilt pronunciation (kwilt) :PHYSSIZE sewing a quilt. quintuplet udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of five children or animals born at the same time to the same mother. 2. A group of five. quin plet (kwin tup lit) noun, plural quintuplets.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quintupletg pronunciation (kwin tup buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist 1. To stop doing something. I quit reading to go outside for a walk. 2. To go away from; leave. I may quit my job and look for a new one. 3. To give up or stop trying. You refused to quit, even though you knew you couldn t win the race. quit (kwit) verb, quit or quitted, quitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kwit) udPronouce udSndDir quite udSndDir udPronouce 1. Very much or completely. The sign made it quite clear which road we should take. 2. Really; actually. Climbing the mountain was quite an achievement. quite (kw t) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quite pronunciation quiver udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce To shake slightly; shiver. The leaves quivered in the breeze. Verb. The act or motion of quivering. There was a quiver in my voice before I started to cry. Noun. quiv er (kwiv r) verb, quivered, quivering; noun, plural quivers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quiver pronunciation (kwiv buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist utto"! quiver udSndDir udPronouce A case for holding arrows. quiv er (kwiv r) noun, plural quivers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quiver pronunciation (kwiv Pron" udSndDir udPronouce A short or informal test. The teacher gave us a spelling quiz today. Noun. To question. The class was quizzed on last week s work. Verb. quiz (kwiz) noun, plural quizzes; verb, quizzed, quizzing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kwiz)ts r" quota udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A certain share or amount due to or from a person, group, or organization. Each soldier received a daily quota of rations. quo ta (kw ) noun, plural quotas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quota pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist quarrel udSndDir udPronouce An angry argument or disagreement. The children had a quarrel about whose turn it was to wash the dishes. Noun. 1. To have an angry argument or disagreement. We quarreled about who would ride the bicycle first. 2. To find fault. I won t quarrel with your decision. Verb. quar rel (kw l) noun, plural quarrels; verb, quarreled, quarreling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quarrel pronunciation quarry udSndDir udPronouce A place where stone is cut or blasted out. Quarries supply stone for use in building. quar ry (kw ) noun, plural quarries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quarry pronunciation quart udSndDir udPronouce A unit of measure that equals 2 pints, or 1/4 of a gallon. A quart is slightly less than a liter. quart (kw rt) noun, plural quarts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quart pronunciation MaxD" quarter enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of four equal parts. We divided the pie into quarters. Fifteen minutes is a quarter of an hour. Three months is a quarter of a year. 2. A coin of the United States and Canada equal to twenty-five cents or of a dollar. 3. The moment at the end of each fourth of an hour. I left the house at quarter after seven. 4. One of four periods of about seven days each that together make up the time it takes for the moon to revolve around the earth; phase. 5. One of the four equal time periods into which certain games are divided. 6. A section or district. Their house was in the old quarter of the city. 7. quarters. A place to live or stay. The soldiers quarters were at the edge of the base. Noun. 1. To divide into four equal units. I quartered the pie. 2. To give a place to live. The soldiers are quartered in tents. Verb. quar ter (kw r) noun, plural quarters; verb, quartered, quartering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quarter pronunciation :PHYSSIZE quarter of a pie quarterback udSndDir udPronouce The football player who leads the team when they are trying to score. A quarterback usually throws the passes. quar back (kw r bak ) noun, plural quarterbacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quarterback pronunciation r bak quarterly udSndDir udPronouce Happening or done once every three months. The bank pays quarterly interest on my savings account. Adjective. Once every three months. That magazine is published quarterly. Adverb. quar ly (kw ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quarterly pronunciation quartet udSndDir udPronouce 1. A musical piece written for four singers or musicians. 2. A group of four singers or musicians performing together. 3. Any group of four people or things. quar tet (kw r tet ) noun, plural quartets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quartet pronunciation r tet quartz A kind of clear, hard rock. It is the most common mineral and is the main ingredient of sand. quartz (kw rts) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quartz pronunciation rts)% buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass quasar udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A heavenly body similar to a star. Quasars send out huge quantities of light or of very powerful radio waves. qua sar (kw r or kw r) noun, plural quasars.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quasarq pronunciation r or kw buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce A landing place for boats or ships. Quays are usually made of stone. Another word that sounds like this is key. quay (k ) noun, plural quays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quay; pronunciation An abbreviation for Quebec. Quebec A province in eastern Canada. Its capital is also called Quebec. Que bec (kwi bek ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Quebec pronunciation (kwi bek udPronouce udSndDir queen udSndDir udPronouce 1. The wife or widow of a king. 2. A woman who rules a kingdom. A woman usually becomes queen because she is related to the ruler before her and usually rules until she dies. 3. A woman or thing that is beautiful or important. Some people call that singer the queen of jazz. 4. A female bee or other insect that lays eggs. 5. A playing card that has a picture of a queen. 6. The most powerful piece in the game of chess. queen (kw n) noun, plural queens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir queen pronunciation queer Different from what is normal or usual; strange; peculiar. My classmate has some queer ideas about studying. queer (kw r) adjective, queerer, queerest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir queer pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir quench 1. To put an end to by satisfying. I quenched my thirst with a long drink of water. 2. To make something stop burning; put out; extinguish. I quenched the fire. quench (kwench) verb, quenched, quenching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quench pronunciation (kwench)m udPronouce udSndDir query udSndDir udPronouce A question. Any queries from the audience may be put to the speaker after the speech is over. Noun. 1. To ask about. They queried my reasons for quitting. 2. To express doubt about. The teacher queried the facts in my report. Verb. que ry (kw ) noun, plural queries; verb, queried, querying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir query pronunciation quack A dishonest person who pretends to be a doctor or an expert. The quack claimed that the tonic of sugar and water would cure the flu. Noun. Of, having to do with, or like a quack. Don t follow quack advice on how to invest your money. Adjective. quack (kwak) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quack pronunciation (kwak) udPronouce udSndDir quadrilateral udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A design or figure having four sides and four angles. A square and a rectangle are quadrilaterals. quad al (kwod l) noun, plural quadrilaterals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quadrilateral pronunciation (kwod buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass quadruped udSndDir udPronouce An animal that has four feet. quad ped (kwod ) noun, plural quadrupeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quadruped pronunciation (kwod quadruplet udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of four children or animals born at the same time to the same mother. 2. A group of four. quad let (kwo dr plit) noun, plural quadruplets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quadrupletE pronunciation (kwo dr plit) quahog udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A round clam that has a thick shell. It lives in shallow waters along the Atlantic coast of North America. It is used for food. qua hog (kw or kw ) noun, plural quahogs.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quahog pronunciation or kw max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist quail udSndDir udPronouce A bird that has a plump body and brown or gray feathers often dotted with white. This bird is also called a partridge. quail (kw l) noun, plural quail or quails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quail pronunciation :PHYSSIZE quaint Pleasant or attractive in an old-fashioned or amusing way. We walked down the narrow streets of the quaint old village. quaint (kw nt) adjective, quainter, quaintest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quaint pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir quake udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce To shake or tremble. The kitten quaked with terror when it first went outside. The thunder made the house quake. Verb. 1. A trembling or shaking. We felt a quake as the train went by. 2. A shaking or trembling of the ground; earthquake. There was a small quake last night. Look up earthquake for more information. Noun. quake (kw k) verb, quaked, quaking; noun, plural quakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quake pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared Quaker udSndDir udPronouce A person who is a member of a Christian religion founded by George Fox in England around 1650. Quak er (kw r) noun, plural Quakers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Quaker' pronunciation qualification udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that makes a person or thing fit for a job or task. The ability to swim well is one of the qualifications for the job of lifeguard. 2. Something that limits or restricts. You are, without qualification, the best tennis player I know. qual tion (kwol fi k n) noun, plural qualifications. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir qualification pronunciation (kwol fi k qualify udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make or be fit for something. Their years of experience qualify them to go on the difficult hike. 2. To limit or restrict. I qualified my statement that children like the circus with the word usually. 3. To limit the meaning of; modify. Adjectives qualify nouns, and adverbs qualify verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. qual fy (kwol ) verb, qualified, qualifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir qualify pronunciation (kwol quality udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that makes a person or thing what it is. You have all the qualities needed for success. The most obvious quality of water is wetness. 2. Degree of excellence. That market sells meat of the highest quality. qual ty (kwol ) noun, plural qualities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quality pronunciation (kwol max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud qualm udSndDir udPronouce 1. A feeling that something is bad or wrong. The suspect had no qualms about lying to the police. I have qualms about cheating on tests. 2. A sudden feeling of doubt or uneasiness. I had qualms about being away from home for the first time. qualm (kw m) noun, plural qualms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir qualm pronunciation quantity udSndDir udPronouce 1. A number or amount. The recipe calls for a small quantity of milk. 2. A large number or amount. That restaurant buys food in quantity. quan ty (kwon ) noun, plural quantities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quantity pronunciation (kwon quarantine enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce The keeping of a person, animal, or thing away from others to stop the spreading of a disease. The camper who had chicken pox was put in quarantine to keep the disease from spreading to anyone else. Noun. To put a person or thing in quarantine. During the cruise, the passengers with measles were quarantined. Verb. quar tine (kw ) noun, plural quarantines; verb, quarantined, quarantining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quarantineI pronunciation word history Word History In the past, ships that came from foreign lands and might be bringing diseases were often made to wait forty days before landing in a port and unloading. If no disease had broken out on the ships, the ships were allowed to dock. The word quarantine comes from the Italian word for forty, because of this forty-day waiting period. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udEmotion comforta udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pc134 A soft, murmuring sound like the one made by a cat when it s happy. The purr of the car s motor satisfied the mechanic. Noun. To make a soft, murmuring sound. The kitten purred when I petted it. Verb. purr (p r) noun, plural purrs; verb, purred, purring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable purse udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf366 1. A pocketbook or handbag. 2. A small bag or case used to carry money. Noun. To draw together. The babysitter s lips were pursed in anger. Verb. purse (p rs) noun, plural purses; verb, pursed, pursing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir purse pronunciation rs)xD pursue 1. To follow in order to catch up to or capture. The police pursued the thief down the street. 2. To follow or carry out. I see that you pursue your hobby very seriously. pur sue (p ) verb, pursued, pursuing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pursue pronunciation udPronouce Pf367 udSndDir p\p22 pursuit udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf368 1. The act of pursuing. The police were in pursuit of the speeding car. 2. A hobby or other interest a person has. Making model cars is one of my pursuits. pur suit (p ) noun, plural pursuits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pursuit pronunciation A yellowish fluid that collects in an infection. Pus is made up of dead germs and white blood cells. pus (pus) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pus) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Pc135 udSndDir p\p22 udEmotion disguste udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pc136 1. To press on something in order to move it. I pushed the shopping cart through the market. You have to push hard against that door to open it. 2. To move forward with effort. We had to push through the crowd. 3. To work hard to do or sell something. The senator pushed for the passage of tax reform. The store is pushing canned soup this week. Verb. A shove or strong effort to move forward or accomplish something. They made a big push to finish the work by five o clock. Noun. push (p sh) verb, pushed, pushing; noun, plural pushes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation push-up udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf369 An exercise in which a person lies face down and raises and lowers the body by straightening and bending the arms while keeping the rest of the body straight. push-up (p ) noun, plural push-ups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir push-up pronunciation pussy willow A shrub that has silver-colored, furry flowers that grow on long straight branches. pus sy willow (p SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pussy willow pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Pf370 udSndDir p\p22 udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pc137 1. To cause a thing or a person to be in a certain place, condition, or position; place; set. Put the box on the table. Your warm smile put them at ease. 2. To cause to undergo or experience. You put them to a lot of trouble by being late. 3. To apply. We put our knowledge of machinery to use in repairing the engine. 4. To state or express. Put your question clearly. 5. To impose; levy. The government puts a tax on cigarettes. to put off. To delay or postpone. It not wise to put off going to the dentist. to put on. To present or perform. The class put on a Christmas play. to put up with. To bear patiently; endure. My parents do not put up with yelling in the house. put (p t) verb, put, putting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to put off. To delay or postpone. It s not wise to put off going to the dentist. to put on. To present or perform. The class put on a Christmas play. to put up with. To bear patiently; endure. My parents do not put up with yelling in the house. pronunciation putty A soft material that is like clay and that is used to fill cracks in wood or plaster, or to fasten panes of glass to window frames. put ty (put ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir putty pronunciation udPronouce Pm360 udSndDir p\p22 puzzle udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pm361 1. Something that confuses. It is a puzzle to me how you got here so fast. 2. A toy, game, or other object that presents a problem to solve. We tried to fit together the pieces of the puzzle. Noun. 1. To confuse or be hard to understand. The arithmetic problem puzzled me. The twins pranks puzzled their friends. 2. To think hard in order to answer or solve something. I puzzled over the last question. Verb. puz zle (puz l) noun, plural puzzles; verb, puzzled, puzzling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir puzzle' pronunciation pyramid udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pm362 1. An object that has triangular sides that meet at a point at the top. Its base is usually square. 2. the Pyramids. Huge stone structures that are in the shape of a pyramid. The Pyramids were built in ancient Egypt as royal tombs. pyr mid (pir ) noun, plural pyramids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir xWavDir tbkMCI("play" && & "\" & F& ".wav","") buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir pyramid pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass python udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf371 A large snake that coils around its prey and suffocates it. py thon (p thon) noun, plural pythons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir xWavDir tbkMCI("play" && & "\" & F& ".wav","") buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir python pronunciation thon) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce The seventeenth letter of the alphabet. q, Q (k ) noun, plural q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation An abbreviation for quart or quarts. quack udSndDir udPronouce The harsh, flat sound that a duck makes. Noun. To make the sound that a duck makes. Verb. quack (kwak) noun, plural quacks; verb, quacked, quacking.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir quack pronunciation (kwak) udEmotion comforta udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pc131 1. A young dog; puppy. 2. One of the young of certain other animals. The young of foxes, wolves, and seals are called pups. pup (pup) noun, plural pups.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pup) max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pc132 An insect at the stage after it is a larva and before it is an adult. A caterpillar in its cocoon is a pupa. pu pa (p ) noun, plural pupas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pupa) pronunciation :PHYSSIZE pupil udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf359 A person who is studying in school or with a teacher; student. pu pil (p l) noun, plural pupils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pupil pronunciation pupil udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pm354 The opening in the center of the iris of the eye. Light enters the eye through the pupil. The pupil gets smaller in bright light and larger in darkness. pu pil (p l) noun, plural pupils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pupil pronunciation l)tonU puppet udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pm355 A doll that looks like a person or animal and has parts that can be moved. Some puppets fit over a person s hand and are made to move by the fingers. Other puppets have strings attached to parts of their bodies and are moved by pulling the strings. pup pet (pup it) noun, plural puppets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir puppet pronunciation :PHYSSIZE puppy udEmotion comforta udSndDir p\p22 udSndEffect puppy.wav udPronouce Pf360 A young dog. pup py (pup ) noun, plural puppies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir puppy pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE purchase udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pm356 To get something by paying money; buy. We purchased our train tickets at the station. Verb. 1. The act of purchasing. I saved for the purchase of a new bike. 2. Something that is gotten by being paid for. They piled their purchases on the table. Noun. pur chase (p s) verb, purchased, purchasing; noun, plural purchases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir purchaseo pronunciation 1. Not mixed with anything else. I bought a scarf of pure silk. 2. Not dirty or polluted; clean. We drank pure water from a stream. 3. Nothing but. It was pure luck that we won. 4. Free from evil or guilt; innocent. The young child had a pure mind. pure (py r) adjective, purer, purest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Pc133 udSndDir p\p22 purebred Having ancestors that are all the same breed or kind of animal. My dog is a purebred Irish setter. pure bred (py ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir purebred pronunciation udPronouce Pm357 udSndDir p\p22 purify To make pure or clean. The filter will purify the water. pu fy (py ) verb, purified, purifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir purify pronunciation udPronouce Pm358 udSndDir p\p22 Puritan udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pm359 A member of a group of Protestants in England during the 1500s and 1600s. The Puritans wanted simpler forms of worship and stricter morals than those of the national church of England. Some Puritans fled England and settled in America. Pu tan (py n) noun, plural Puritans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Puritan pronunciation purity The condition of being pure or clean. We tested the purity of the water in the pool. pu ty (py ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir purity pronunciation udPronouce Pf361 udSndDir p\p22 purple udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf362 The color that is made by mixing red and blue. Noun. Having the color purple. Adjective. pur ple (p l) noun, plural purples; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir purplek pronunciation :PHYSSIZE These flowers are purple................. purpose udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf363 The reason for which something is made or done. What is the purpose of that hook on the wall? on purpose. Not by accident; deliberately. Did you slip on purpose? pur pose (p s) noun, plural purposes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir purpose idiom on purpose. Not by accident; deliberately. Did you slip on purpose? pronunciation purposeful 1. Having a purpose or meaning. 2. Having determination. They made a purposeful effort to learn French. pur ful (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir purposeful pronunciation udPronouce Pf364 udSndDir p\p22 purposely On purpose; deliberately. We purposely left the radio on when we left. pur ly (p ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir purposely pronunciation udPronouce Pf365 udSndDir p\p22 pulse udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf350 1. The rhythmic beat of the arteries caused by the beating of the heart. I felt my pulse by resting my fingers on blood vessels in my wrist. 2. Any regular, rhythmic beat. We heard the steady pulse of the train engine. pulse (puls) noun, plural pulses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pulse pronunciation (puls)W udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pc128 A wild cat that lives in North America and South America. This animal is usually called a cougar. Look up cougar for more information. pu ma (p or p ) noun, plural pumas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or p udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pc129 A machine that is used to move water or other liquids or a gas from one place to another. The car drove up to the gasoline pump. Noun. 1. To move a liquid or gas from one place to another with a pump. We pumped water into the swimming pool. My cousin pumps gas at the gas station on weekends. 2. To fill with air or other gas. I pumped up the flat tire. 3. To get or try to get information from by questioning closely. The police pumped the suspects about their friends. Verb. pump (pump) noun, plural pumps; verb, pumped, pumping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pumpI pronunciation (pump) pumpkin udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf351 A large, yellowish orange fruit with a hard outer rind and a soft pulp inside. Pumpkins grow on vines. pump kin (pump kin or pung kin) noun, plural pumpkins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pumpkin pronunciation (pump kin or pung kin)) :PHYSSIZE udEmotion laugh udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pc130 A joke in which something can have two meanings. A pun can contain two different meanings of one word or two words that sound the same but have different meanings. For example, The colt couldn t speak because he was a little hoarse (horse). pun (pun) noun, plural puns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pun) max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh punch udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf352 1. To hit a person or thing with the fist or part of the hand. The boxers punched each other. I punched the elevator button for the eighth floor. 2. To herd or drive. The cowhands punched cattle in the fall. Verb. A blow with the fist or part of the hand. The detective knocked out the thief with one powerful punch. Noun. punch (punch) verb, punched, punching; noun, plural punches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir punch pronunciation (punch) punch udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pm351 A tool for making holes in or putting a design on a surface. One kind of punch can fix plain paper so that it will fit into a looseleaf notebook. Noun. To make holes in or press a design on with a punch. I punched another hole in the belt so I could tighten it. Verb. punch (punch) noun, plural punches; verb, punched, punching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir punch pronunciation (punch) punch udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf353 A drink made by mixing different fruit juices, sodas, or other ingredients. punch (punch) noun, plural punches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir punch pronunciation (punch) punctual On time; prompt. I always try to be punctual for appointments. punc al (pungk l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir punctual pronunciation (pungk udPronouce Pm352 udSndDir p\p22 punctuate To mark written material with punctuation marks. punc ate (pungk ) verb, punctuated, punctuating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Pf354 punctuate pronunciation (pungk word history Word History The word punctuate comes from a Latin word meaning point. Latin writing was marked by dots and other points to show where sentences began or ended and to give other information. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir p\p22 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing punctuation 1. The use of periods, commas, and other punctuation marks to make the meaning of written material clear. Your spelling is excellent, but you are poor at punctuation. 2. One or more punctuation marks. The punctuation of the poem will help you read it correctly. punc tion (pungk n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir punctuation pronunciation (pungk max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce Pm353 udSndDir p\p22 udEmotion light punctuation mark Any of a group of marks used to make the meaning of written material clear. Periods, commas, semicolons, hyphens, quotation marks, and question marks are punctuation marks. punctuation mark puncture udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf355 To make a hole in something with a sharp object. I punctured the balloon with a pin. Verb. A hole made by a sharp object. The mechanic patched the puncture in the tire. Noun. punc ture (pungk r) verb, punctured, puncturing; noun, plural punctures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir puncture pronunciation (pungk pungent Sharp or strong to the taste or smell. I like a pungent mustard on frankfurters. Ammonia has an unpleasant, pungent odor. pun gent (pun nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pungent pronunciation udPronouce Pf356 udSndDir p\p22 punish 1. To make a person suffer for a wrong he or she has done. The law punishes criminals. 2. To treat or handle roughly. The bumpy dirt road punished our old car. pun ish (pun ish) verb, punished, punishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir punish pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Pf357 udSndDir p\p22 udEmotion punishment udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir p\p22 udPronouce Pf358 1. The act of punishing. The punishment of criminals is left to the courts. 2. The penalty for a crime or wrong. Their punishment was five years in prison. pun ment (pun ish m nt) noun, plural punishments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir punishment pronunciation ish m buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor publicity udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf343 1. Information given out to bring a person or thing to the attention of the public. The publicity about the singers brought a large crowd to hear them. 2. The attention of the public. Most politicians like publicity. pub ty (pu blis ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir publicity pronunciation (pu blis public school A free school that is supported by people s taxes. public school publish To print a newspaper, magazine, book, or other material and offer it for sale. The high school publishes a weekly newspaper. pub lish (pub lish) verb, published, publishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir publish pronunciation lish)9 udPronouce Pm347 udSndDir p\p21 publisher udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf344 A person or company that publishes books, magazines, newspapers, or other material. pub er (pub li sh r) noun, plural publishers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir publisher pronunciation li sh udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pc124 A thick, black disk made of hard rubber. A puck is used in playing ice hockey. puck (puk) noun, plural pucks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (puk) pudding udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf345 A sweet, soft dessert that is cooked. pud ding (p ing) noun, plural puddings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pudding pronunciation puddle udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf346 A small pool of water or other liquid that is not very deep. There were puddles in the road after the rain. There was a puddle of spilled milk on the floor. pud dle (pud l) noun, plural puddles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir puddleu pronunciation pueblo udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pm348 1. An American Indian village consisting of adobe and stone houses that are joined together. Pueblo are built by certain Indian tribes in the southwestern United States. 2. Pueblo. A member of an American Indian tribe of New Mexico and Arizona. pueb lo (pweb ) noun, plural pueblo for definition 1; Pueblo or Pueblos for definition 2.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pueblow pronunciation (pweb :PHYSSIZE Puerto Rican 1. A person who was born or is living in Puerto Rico. 2. Having to do with Puerto Rico or its people. Puer to Ri can (pwer n or p SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Puerto Rican pronunciation (pwer n or p udPronouce Pf347 udSndDir p\p21 Puerto Rico An island in the Caribbean Sea. It is a territory of the United States. Puer to Ri co (pwer or p SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Puerto Rico pronunciation (pwer or p udPronouce Pm349 udSndDir p\p21 udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pc125 1. A short, gentle burst of air, breath, smoke, or something similar. A puff of smoke came out of the chimney. 2. Anything soft, round, and fluffy. The chicks were puffs of yellow down. Noun. 1. To blow or breathe in a puff or puffs. The engine puffed smoke. We puffed from climbing the stairs. 2. To swell up or out. My finger puffed up from the bee sting. The little bird puffed out its feathers. Verb. puff (puf) noun, plural puffs; verb, puffed, puffing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (puf) puffin udEmotion mylist udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf348 A bird that lives in Arctic waters and coastal regions. Puffins have black and white feathers, a plump body, and a large, brightly colored bill. puf fin (puf in) noun, plural puffins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir puffino pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pc126 1. To grab or hold something and move it forward or toward oneself. Two horses pulled the wagon. I pulled the closet door open. 2. To remove or tear out something. The dentist had to pull my tooth. 3. To go or move. The ferry pulled away from the dock. Verb. 1. The work done or the force used in moving something by pulling it. It was a long, hard pull to the top of the hill with the supplies on the sled. The strong pull of the magnet attracted the nails. 2. The act of pulling something. Give a pull on the rope and the bell will ring. Noun. to pull through. To manage to exist through a difficult or dangerous situation. The puppies were very sick with distemper, but they all pulled through. pull (p l) verb, pulled, pulling; noun, plural pulls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to pull through. To manage to exist through a difficult or dangerous situation. The puppies were very sick with distemper, but they all pulled through. pronunciation pulley udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf349 A wheel with a groove around it that a rope or chain can be pulled over. Pulleys are used to lift heavy weights. pul ley (p ) noun, plural pulleys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pulley3 pronunciation udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pc127 1. The soft, juicy part of fruits and vegetables. 2. Any soft, wet mass of material. Wood pulp is used to make paper. 3. The soft inner part of a tooth. pulp (pulp) noun, plural pulps.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pulpe pronunciation (pulp) pulpit udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pm350 A platform in a church from which sermons are given. pul pit (p pit or pul pit) noun, plural pulpits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pulpit' pronunciation pit or pul pit)P prudent Having or showing good judgment or planning; cautious; sensible. It is prudent to have the car checked before starting on a long trip. pru dent (pr nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prudent pronunciation udPronouce Pf335 udSndDir p\p21 prune udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pm343 A plum that has been dried. prune (pr n) noun, plural prunes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prune pronunciation prune To cut off or cut out parts from something. We pruned dead branches from the tree. prune (pr n) verb, pruned, pruning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prune pronunciation udPronouce Pf336 udSndDir p\p21 To look or inquire too closely or curiously. They obviously don t want to discuss the matter, so please don t pry. pry (pr ) verb, pried, prying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Pc122 udSndDir p\p21 1. To move or raise by force. The worker pried the top off the crate with a crowbar. 2. To get with much effort. The reporter tried to pry information about the accident from the victims. pry (pr ) verb, pried, prying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Pc123 udSndDir p\p21 An abbreviation for postscript or public school. psalm udEmotion mylist udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf337 A sacred song or poem. There is a collection of psalms in the Bible. psalm (s m) noun, plural psalms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir psalm pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist psychiatrist udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pm344 A doctor who treats emotional and mental illness. psy trist (si k trist or s trist) noun, plural psychiatrists.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir psychiatristc pronunciation (si k trist or s trist) max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass psychiatry A branch of medicine that deals with emotional and mental illness. psy try (si k or s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir psychiatry pronunciation (si k or s udPronouce Pf338 udSndDir p\p21 psychological 1. Having to do with the study of the mind and the way people behave. 2. Having to do with the mind or the way people behave. Scientists study the psychological effects of noise on people. psy cal (s l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir psychological pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Pf339 udSndDir p\p21 udEmotion maglass psychologist udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pm345 A person who works or specializes in psychology. psy gist (s jist) noun, plural psychologists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir psychologist pronunciation jist) psychology The study of the mind and of the way people or animals behave. psy gy (s ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir psychology pronunciation udPronouce Pf340 udSndDir p\p21 An abbreviation for pint or pints. pterodactyl udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf341 A flying reptile that lived in prehistoric times. The pterodactyl s wings were membranes that stretched from the sides of its body and arms to its fourth fingers. pter tyl (ter l) noun, plural pterodactyls.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pterodactyl pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass public udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pm346 1. Having to do with or for all the people. The mayor made a public announcement over the radio. A public beach is for anybody to use. 2. Working for the government of a town, city, or country. A judge is a public official. Adjective. All the people of a town, city, or country. The museum is open to the public every day. Noun. in public. In a place where other people are present, sometimes a large number of people. The singer has talent but has never appeared in public. pub lic (pub lik) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir public3 idiom in public. In a place where other people are present, sometimes a large number of people. The singer has talent but has never appeared in public. pronunciation publication udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf342 A magazine, newspaper, book, or any other printed material that is published. We subscribe to several publications about nature. pub tion (pub n) noun, plural publications. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir publication pronunciation protoplasm A substance that is like a jelly and is the living matter of all cells. pro plasm (pr plaz m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir protoplasm pronunciation plaz udPronouce Pf325 udSndDir p\p20 protozoan udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pm338 A cell that captures its food. Protozoans are so small that they can be seen only through a microscope. An ameba is one kind of protozoan. pro an (pr n) noun, plural protozoans or protozoa. (pr SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir protozoan pronunciation protrude To stick out. Rocks protruded from the snow. pro trude (pr ) verb, protruded, protruding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir protrude pronunciation udPronouce Pm339 udSndDir p\p20 proud 1. Having a strong sense of satisfaction in a person or thing. I am proud of the bookcase I made. 2. Having self-respect. They were too proud to ask their friends for money. proud (proud) adjective, prouder, proudest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proud pronunciation (proud) max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udPronouce Pf326 udSndDir p\p20 udEmotion proud prove 1. To show that something is what it is supposed to be, or does what it is supposed to do. They asked the salesperson to prove that the soap would really get clothes cleaner. The lawyer proved the innocence of the prisoner. 2. To have a certain result. The new play proved to be a great success. prove (pr v) verb, proved, proved or proven, proving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prove pronunciation udPronouce Pm340 udSndDir p\p20 proven Past participle of prove. You have proven that you are a loyal friend. Look up prove for more information. prov en (pr n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proven pronunciation udPronouce Pf327 udSndDir p\p20 proverb udEmotion light udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pf328 A short saying that expresses something that many people believe to be true. Haste makes waste is a proverb. prov erb (prov rb) noun, plural proverbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proverb pronunciation (prov buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt provide udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pf329 1. To give what is needed or wanted; supply. The art teacher provided paper, brushes, and paint. Trees provide shade from the sun. 2. To set as a rule or condition. The law provides that a person is innocent until proven guilty. 3. To take care of a present or future need. They provide for their family by working. pro vide (pr ) verb, provided, providing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir provide pronunciation provided On the condition that; if. I ll lend you my bicycle, provided you return it tomorrow. pro ed (pr did) conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir provided pronunciation udPronouce Pf330 udSndDir p\p20 province udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pm341 1. One of the divisions of some countries. Canada is made up of ten provinces. 2. An area of activity or authority. Representing a person in a court of law is within the province of a lawyer. 3. the provinces. The regions of a country away from the main cities. prov ince (prov ins) noun, plural provinces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir province pronunciation (prov provincial udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf331 1. Of or having to do with a province. They are running for office in the provincial government. 2. Belonging to or characteristic of a certain province. On holidays the people of the village wear provincial costumes. pro cial (pr l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir provincial pronunciation l)eal provision udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pf332 1. The act of giving something that is needed. The coach was responsible for the provision of equipment to the team. 2. The act of planning ahead for a future need. Has any provision been made for the party if it rains? 3. A condition or requirement. A provision for voting is being a citizen. 4. provisions. A supply of food. The ship has provisions for one month. pro sion (pr vizh n) noun, plural provisions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir provision pronunciation vizh provoke 1. To make angry. Their rudeness provoked me. 2. To stir; excite. Unfair laws provoked the people to riot. 3. To bring out; arouse. The newspaper article provoked much discussion. pro voke (pr ) verb, provoked, provoking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir provoke pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Pf333 udSndDir p\p21 udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir p\p21 udPronouce Pc121 The front part of a boat or ship; bow. prow (prou) noun, plural prows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (prou) :PHYSSIZE prowl To move or roam quietly or secretly. The tiger prowled through the forest. The thief prowled the streets at night. prowl (proul) verb, prowled, prowling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prowl pronunciation (proul) udPronouce Pm342 udSndDir p\p21 prudence Good judgment and caution. You show prudence in spending your money. pru dence (pr ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prudence pronunciation udPronouce Pf334 udSndDir p\p21 propulsion The force that moves something forward or onward. The spacecraft was launched by means of rocket propulsion. pro sion (pr n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir propulsion pronunciation udPronouce Pm330 udSndDir p\p20 prose Written or spoken language that is like normal speech, rather than like poetry. prose (pr z) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prose pronunciation udPronouce Pm331 udSndDir p\p20 prosecute To investigate or examine a person accused of a crime in a court of law. They prosecuted two people for the theft. pros cute (pros ) verb, prosecuted, prosecuting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prosecute pronunciation (pros udPronouce Pm332 udSndDir p\p20 prosecution udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pm333 1. The act or process of prosecuting. The evidence resulted in the prosecution of the gang for arson. 2. The person or group that prosecutes. My cousin testified as a witness for the prosecution in the trial. pros tion (pros n) noun, plural prosecutions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prosecution pronunciation (pros prospect udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pf317 1. Something that is looked forward to or expected. I was excited at the prospect of owning a bike. 2. A person who will probably do something that is expected. The salesperson thought I was a good prospect for buying the vacuum cleaner. Noun. To search or explore. Many have gone prospecting for gold in Alaska. Verb. pros pect (pros pekt) noun, plural prospects; verb, prospected, prospecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prospect pronunciation (pros pekt) prospector udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pm334 A person who explores for gold or other minerals. pros tor (pros pek t r) noun, plural prospectors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prospector pronunciation (pros pek t :PHYSSIZE The prospector pans for gold. prosper To be successful; do very well. The town prospered when several companies moved their offices there. pros per (pros r) verb, prospered, prospering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prosper pronunciation (pros udPronouce Pm335 udSndDir p\p20 prosperity Success, wealth, or good fortune in life. Since it had been a good season for crops, the farmers enjoyed prosperity. pros ty (pros per ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prosperity pronunciation (pros per udPronouce Pf318 udSndDir p\p20 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta prosperous Having success, wealth, or good fortune. The prosperous family tried to help others less fortunate than they. pros ous (pros s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prosperous pronunciation (pros udPronouce Pf319 udSndDir p\p20 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta protect To keep from harm; defend. Football players wear helmets to protect their heads. That law protects our right to vote. pro tect (pr tekt ) verb, protected, protecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir protect pronunciation tekt :PHYSSIZE Goggles protect the eyes. udPronouce Pf320 udSndDir p\p20 protection 1. The keeping of someone or something from harm. Our state has game preserves for the protection of wild animals. 2. A person or thing that protects. I put lotion on my skin as a protection against sunburn. pro tion (pr n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir protection pronunciation udPronouce Pf321 udSndDir p\p20 protective Keeping from harm; protecting. A turtle has a protective shell. We put a protective coating of wax on the floors. pro tive (pr tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir protective pronunciation udPronouce Pm336 udSndDir p\p20 protein udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pf322 A substance that is found in all living cells of animals and plants. It is necessary for growth and life. Meat, eggs, and milk contain protein. pro tein (pr n) noun, plural proteins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir protein pronunciation protest udSndDir p\p20 udSndEffect protest.wav udPronouce Pf323 An objection or complaint against something. The people of the town made a protest against the building of the new highway. The parents ignored the child s protests about going to bed early. Noun. To make a protest; object to. The students protested against closing the library. Verb. pro test (pr test for noun; pr test for verb) noun, plural protests; verb, protested, protesting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir protest pronunciation test for noun; pr test for verb) Protestant udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pf324 A member of any Christian church other than the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Church. Prot tant (prot nt) noun, plural Protestants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Protestant; pronunciation (prot nt)q1 proton udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pm337 A tiny particle found in the nucleus of an atom. A proton has a positive electrical charge. pro ton (pr ton) noun, plural protons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proton9 pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass proofread To read written or printed material to find and correct mistakes. You should proofread your report before you give it to the teacher. proof read (pr ) verb, proofread (pr ), proofreading. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proofread pronunciation udPronouce Pf312 udSndDir p\p20 udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pc120 To hold up or hold in place by putting something under or against; support. We propped up the sagging roof with some pieces of lumber. Verb. A thing used to hold something in a position. They used a large stone as a prop to keep the door open. Noun. prop (prop) verb, propped, propping; noun, plural props. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (prop) propaganda Information or ideas that are deliberately spread to try to influence the thinking of other people. Often propaganda is not completely true or fair. That government publishes propaganda criticizing the way of life in other countries. prop da (prop ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir propaganda pronunciation (prop udPronouce Pm322 udSndDir p\p20 propel To cause to move forward or onward. This plane is propelled by jet engines. pro pel (pr ) verb, propelled, propelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir propel pronunciation udPronouce Pf313 udSndDir p\p20 propeller udSndDir p\p20 udSndEffect propeler.wav udPronouce Pm323 A device that is made up of blades mounted on a hub. When a propeller turns, it moves air or water and provides the force to drive a boat or aircraft forward. pro ler (pr r) noun, plural propellers.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir propeller pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE proper 1. Correct or suitable for a certain purpose or occasion. A carpenter must have the proper tools to do good work. Proper attire should be worn at the wedding. 2. Thought of in a strict sense. The village we live in is not part of the city proper. prop er (prop r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proper pronunciation (prop udPronouce Pf314 udSndDir p\p20 proper adjective An adjective that is formed from a proper noun. In the sentence We will visit several European countries, European is a proper adjective. proper adjective properly 1. In a correct or suitable way. The dentist showed us how to brush properly. 2. In a strict sense. Properly speaking, that book is not a novel; it is a biography. prop ly (prop ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir properly pronunciation (prop udPronouce Pm324 udSndDir p\p20 proper noun A noun that names a particular person, place, or thing. A proper noun is always capitalized. In the sentence George Washington was born in Virginia, George Washington and Virginia are proper nouns. proper noun buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light property udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pm325 1. Anything that is owned by a person or organization. The school building was town property. That coat is my property. 2. A piece of land. We bought some property near the ocean. 3. A characteristic of something. Heat is a property of fire. prop ty (prop ) noun, plural properties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir property pronunciation (prop prophecy udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pf315 1. Something that a person says will happen in the future; prediction. They believe a prophecy that there will be a great flood in ten years. 2. The act of predicting. proph cy (prof ) noun, plural prophecies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prophecy pronunciation (prof prophet udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pm326 1. A person who tells others a message that is believed to be from God. 2. A person who tells what will happen in the future. Another word that sounds like this is profit. proph et (prof it) noun, plural prophets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prophet pronunciation (prof proportion udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pm327 1. The relation of one thing to another with regard to size, number, or amount. The proportion of boys to girls in the class is two to one. 2. proportions. The size or dimensions of something. We measured the proportions of the room. pro tion (pr n) noun, plural proportions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proportion1 pronunciation proposal udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pm328 1. A plan or suggestion that is presented to others for consideration. The committee wrote a proposal to change some of the rules of the school. 2. An offer of marriage. pro al (pr l) noun, plural proposals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proposal pronunciation propose 1. To suggest something or someone to other people for their consideration. The governor proposed increased taxes for next year. Several of the students have proposed you for class president. 2. To intend or plan to do something. My friend proposes to study to be a doctor. 3. To make an offer of marriage. pro pose (pr ) verb, proposed, proposing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir propose pronunciation udPronouce Pf316 udSndDir p\p20 proposition udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pm329 1. Something that is suggested for consideration. They accepted our proposition to mow their lawn in exchange for the use of their pool. 2. A statement or subject to be discussed. The proposition for debate was whether taxes should be increased. pro tion (prop zish n) noun, plural propositions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proposition pronunciation (prop zish n)axP projectile udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm315 Any object that can be thrown or shot through the air. A bullet is a projectile. pro tile (pr l) noun, plural projectiles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir projectile; pronunciation projection udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf303 1. The act of throwing something forward. The projection of objects onto the rink is forbidden. 2. The picture or other image that is projected onto a screen or other surface. The projection of the slide was so clear that we could see every detail. 3. A prediction that is based on certain information. The network announced its projection of who would win the election. 4. Something that sticks out or projects. The surface of the moon has many rocky projections. pro tion (pr n) noun, plural projections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir projection; pronunciation n)bjec projector udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf304 A machine that is used to show a movie, photographic slides, or other material on a screen or other surface. pro tor (pr r) noun, plural projectors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir projector pronunciation prolong To make longer, expecially in time; extend. New medical treatments can prolong people s lives. pro long (pr ) verb, prolonged, prolonging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prolong pronunciation udPronouce Pm316 udSndDir p\p19 prominent udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf305 1. Well-known or important. The town council was made up of five prominent citizens. 2. Very easy to see because it stands out in some way; noticeable. The lone tree was prominent in the open field. prom nent (prom nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prominent pronunciation (prom promise udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf306 1. A statement made by a person, saying that something will or will not be done or happen. I gave a promise that I would clean my room. 2. Something that gives a reason for expecting success or progress in the future. You show promise as a writer. Noun. 1. To give one s word that something will or will not be done or happen. I promise to be home by 5:30. 2. To give reason to expect something. The beautiful red sunset promises a sunny day for tomorrow. Verb. prom ise (prom is) noun, plural promises; verb, promised, promising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir promise pronunciation (prom promontory udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm317 A high piece of land that sticks out into a body of water. There was an old lighthouse on the promontory. prom ry (prom ) noun, plural promontories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir promontoryS pronunciation (prom :PHYSSIZE promote udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm318 1. To give a higher rank or importance to. Everyone in the class was promoted from third to fourth grade. 2. To help in doing or contribute to something. Eating too much sugar promotes tooth decay. pro mote (pr ) verb, promoted, promoting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir promote pronunciation promotion udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf307 1. A change to a higher rank, position, or grade. Congratulations on your promotion to manager! 2. The act of promoting. The candidate needed a great deal of money for the promotion of the campaign. pro tion (pr n) noun, plural promotions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir promotion pronunciation prompt Quick or on time. The restaurant gave very prompt service. Adjective. 1. To cause someone to do something. The sound of thunder prompted me to close the windows. 2. To remind an actor or speaker of what to say if he or she forgets. Your job is to prompt the actors. Verb. prompt (prompt) adjective, prompter, promptest; verb, prompted, prompting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prompt pronunciation (prompt)M udPronouce Pf308 udSndDir p\p19 prone 1. Lying flat with the face downward. I stretched out prone on the floor. 2. Having the wish or tendency to do something. Some people are prone to eat too much. prone (pr n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prone pronunciation udPronouce Pm319 udSndDir p\p19 prong udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm320 One of the pointed ends of an antler or of a fork or other tool. prong (pr ng or prong) noun, plural prongs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prong pronunciation ng or prong) pronoun udEmotion light udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf309 A word that takes the place of one or more nouns or noun phrases. In the sentence We gave it to them yesterday, and are pronouns. pro noun (pr ) noun, plural pronouns.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronoun pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt pronounce 1. To make the sound of a letter or word. People from different parts of the country pronounce certain words differently. If you look up the word adult, you will see that there are two ways to pronounce this word, and both ways are correct. 2. To say or declare. The judge pronounced the prisoner not guilty. pro nounce (pr nouns ) verb, pronounced, pronouncing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronounce pronunciation nouns udPronouce Pf310 udSndDir p\p19 pronunciation udEmotion light udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm321 A way of making the sound of a letter, a word, or words. In many dictionaries, the pronunciation of each word is shown. pro tion (pr n) noun, plural pronunciations.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt proof udSndDir p\p20 udPronouce Pf311 Facts or evidence showing that something is true. The lawyer had proof of the accused person s innocence. proof (pr f) noun, plural proofs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proof pronunciation productive 1. Making or yielding large amounts of something. This is fertile and productive land. 2. Having good results. The talks were productive and an agreement was reached. pro tive (pr tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir productive pronunciation udPronouce Pm306 udSndDir p\p19 profess 1. To make known; declare. They professed their love for each other. 2. To say that something is true when it isn t; pretend. They professed to be interested in the show, but they were really bored. pro fess (pr ) verb, professed, professing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir profess pronunciation udPronouce Pm307 udSndDir p\p19 profession udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf296 1. An occupation that requires special education and training. Medicine is a profession that requires years of study. 2. The act of declaring something. The knight made a profession of loyalty to the king. pro sion (pr fesh n) noun, plural professions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir profession pronunciation fesh professional udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf297 1. Having to do with an occupation that requires special education. An architect is a professional person. 2. Making money by doing something that other people do for fun. Professional athletes cannot compete in the Olympic games. Adjective. 1. A person who has an occupation that requires special education. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, and architects are professionals. 2. A person who works for money doing something that other people do for fun. After years of being an amateur golfer, my cousin decided to become a professional. Noun. pro al (pr fesh l) adjective; noun, plural professionals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir professional pronunciation fesh professor udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm308 A teacher having a high rank in a college or university. pro sor (pr r) noun, plural professors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir professor pronunciation profile udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf298 1. A side view or outline of a person s head or of something else. There is a profile of George Washington on a quarter. 2. A short description of someone or something. The newspaper printed a profile of the new mayor. pro file (pr l) noun, plural profiles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir profile pronunciation :PHYSSIZE profiles of three relatives profit udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm309 1. The amount of money left after all the costs of running a business have been paid. We bought the old boat for $100, spent $50 fixing it, and sold it for $200, which gave us a profit of $50. 2. Anything that is gained by doing something; advantage; benefit. It will be to our profit to study hard for the test. Noun. To gain or benefit in some way. It will profit you to go to summer school because you will be better prepared for next year. A wise person profits from past mistakes. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is prophet. prof it (prof it) noun, plural profits; verb, profited, profiting.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir profit pronunciation (prof profitable Giving a profit. The person who runs that coffee shop has a very profitable business. prof ble (prof l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir profitable pronunciation (prof udPronouce Pm310 udSndDir p\p19 profound 1. Showing great understanding or knowledge. That book contains a profound analysis of ancient ideas about life. 2. Very great or deep. We felt profound sorrow when we heard of our friend s death. pro found (pr found ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir profound pronunciation found udPronouce Pf299 udSndDir p\p19 profuse 1. Very abundant; plentiful. In spring, the flowers in the meadow are profuse. 2. Given or giving in a generous way; lavish. Our dinner guests were profuse in their compliments. pro fuse (pr ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir profuse pronunciation udPronouce Pf300 udSndDir p\p19 program udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm311 1. A list telling what will be done and who will do it in a play, concert, or other presentation. Photographs of the players on the baseball team appeared in the program sold at the stadium. 2. A play or other presentation or performance. The class planned an interesting program for their parents. What is your favorite television program? 3. A plan of what will be done. We have a new program to fight crime in our city. 4. A series of instructions that a computer follows in order to perform some task. pro gram (pr gram) noun, plural programs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir program pronunciation gram) programmer udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf301 A person who writes programs for computers. pro mer (pr gram r) noun, plural programmers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir programmer pronunciation gram progress udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf302 A forward movement. A storm slowed the ship s progress across the ocean. Are you making any progress with your book report? Noun. To move forward. The building of the new house progressed rapidly. Verb. prog ress (prog res for noun; pr gres for verb) noun; verb, progressed, progressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir progresse pronunciation (prog res for noun; pr gres for verb) progressive udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm312 1. Moving forward; developing. Some diseases cause progressive deterioration of health. 2. In favor of reform or improvement. The new senator had many progressive ideas for protecting the environment against pollution. Adjective. A person who favors improvement or reform in politics or some other area. Noun. pro sive (pr gres iv) adjective; noun, plural progressives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir progressive pronunciation gres prohibit To not allow; forbid or prevent. Smoking is prohibited in the bus. pro it (pr it) verb, prohibited, prohibiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prohibit pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The signs prohibit pedestrians and bicycles on this road. udPronouce Pm313 udSndDir p\p19 project udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm314 1. A plan or activity to be done. Our project for science class was to raise a baby chicken. 2. A group of apartment buildings that are designed as a unit. That is the new housing project. Noun. 1. To throw or propel. A slingshot projects stones into the air. 2. To cause light, a shadow, or an image to fall on a surface. The movie was projected on a screen. 3. To imagine or predict what will happen. The newspapers took polls to project the winner of the election. 4. To stick out; protrude. Fine hairs project from the sides of some kinds of caterpillars. Verb. proj ect (proj ekt for noun; pr jekt for verb) noun, plural projects; verb, projected, projecting.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir project pronunciation (proj ekt for noun; pr jekt for verb) probably Almost surely; most likely. We are about the same size, so my coat will probably fit you. We will probably need to buy some groceries before the weekend. prob bly (prob ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir probably pronunciation (prob udPronouce Pf289 udSndDir p\p18 probation udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm298 A period of time for testing a person s ability, behavior, or qualifications. After a month of probation, the new worker was accepted as a permanent employee. pro tion (pr n) noun, plural probations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir probation pronunciation probe udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf290 1. A thorough investigation of something. The newspaper report led to a probe of prison conditions. 2. A tool or device used to test or explore. A doctor might use a probe to look into an injured ear. A space probe is a spacecraft used to gather information about outer space. Noun. To investigate or explore thoroughly. The police probed the details of the bank s dishonest practices. Verb. probe (pr b) noun, plural probes; verb, probed, probing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir probe pronunciation problem udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm299 1. A question to be thought about and answered. There were ten problems on the arithmetic test. 2. A condition or fact that causes trouble and must be dealt with. Being nearsighted can be a problem. prob lem (prob m) noun, plural problems. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir problem pronunciation (prob procedure udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf291 A proper way of doing something, usually by a series of steps. When the alarm rang, we followed the procedure for leaving the building in an emergency. pro dure (pr r) noun, plural procedures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir procedure pronunciation proceed To move on or continue, especially after a stop. The speaker waited for the applause to stop and then proceeded. pro ceed (pr ) verb, proceeded, proceeding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proceed pronunciation udPronouce Pf292 udSndDir p\p18 proceeds udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm300 Money that is raised for a special purpose by selling something. The proceeds from the cake sale will pay for the class trip. pro ceeds (pr dz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proceedsE pronunciation process udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm301 A series of actions that are done in making or doing something. The process of making bread is simple but takes time. Noun. To treat or change something by a special series of steps. That factory processes cheese and other foods. Verb. proc ess (pros es) noun, plural processes; verb, processed, processing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir process pronunciation (pros procession udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm302 1. A continuous forward movement of something or someone. We followed the procession of the parade along the avenue. 2. A group of persons moving forward in a line or in a certain order. The wedding procession started down the aisle. pro sion (pr sesh n) noun, plural processions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir procession pronunciation sesh proclaim To announce publicly. The mayor proclaimed a town holiday. pro claim (pr ) verb, proclaimed, proclaiming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proclaim pronunciation udPronouce Pf293 udSndDir p\p19 proclamation udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf294 An official announcement of something. Abraham Lincoln made a proclamation in 1863 that freed slaves in many states. proc tion (prok n) noun, plural proclamations.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir proclamationw pronunciation (prok udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pc119 1. To push with something sharp or pointed; jab or poke. My friend prodded me with a pencil to wake me. 2. To make do something; urge. I prodded my grandparents into singing a song. Verb. 1. A push or jab. 2. Something pointed. The shepherds used prods to keep the sheep moving through the gates. Noun. prod (prod) verb, prodded, prodding; noun, plural prods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (prod) produce udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm303 1. To make or create something. That factory produces automobiles. A cow produces milk. 2. To bring forth; show. The lawyer produced new evidence at the trial. 3. To prepare a play or movie and present it to the public. The two partners produced a movie based on a popular book. Verb. Something that is made or yielded. The market sells lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and other garden produce. Noun. pro duce (pr or pr for verb; prod s or prod s or pr s or pr s for noun) verb, produced, producing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir produce pronunciation or pr for verb; prod s or prod s or pr s or pr s for noun)at producer udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm304 A person, company, or thing that makes or creates something. That company is a leading producer of automobiles. The producer hired actors for a new film. pro er (pr r or pr r) noun, plural producers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir producer pronunciation r or pr product udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pf295 1. Anything that is made or created. Milk, butter, and yogurt are dairy products. A made-up story is a product of the imagination. 2. A number that is gotten by multiplying two other numbers. When you multiply 3 times 4, the product is 12. prod uct (prod kt) noun, plural products. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir product pronunciation (prod production udSndDir p\p19 udPronouce Pm305 1. The act of making or creating something. The production of steel is an important industry in that town. 2. Something that is made or created. The opera was an elaborate production. pro tion (pr n) noun, plural productions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir production pronunciation printer udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm289 1. A person or company whose business is to print books, magazines, or other material. 2. An instrument that can be connected to a computer to produce a printed copy of a file that is stored on a disk. print er (prin r) noun, plural printers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir printer pronunciation (prin printing udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf284 1. The business or process of making books, magazines, and other printed material. 2. Writing in which the letters are separated like the letters in books. print ing (prin ting) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir printingM pronunciation (prin ting) printing press A machine that prints letters or words on paper. printing press printout udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf285 A printed paper copy of the output from a computer. print out (print ) noun, plural printouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir printout pronunciation (print prism udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf286 A solid object that is transparent. A prism can be made of glass or crystal and can break up a ray of light into the colors of the rainbow. A prism has three sides shaped like rectangles that are equal in area and two triangular ends that are parallel to one another. prism (priz m) noun, plural prisms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prism pronunciation (priz prison udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm290 A building or other place where people who are accused or convicted of crimes are forced to stay. pris on (priz n) noun, plural prisons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prisonA pronunciation (priz buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor prisoner udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf287 1. A person who is forced to stay in a prison. 2. Any person who is captured by someone else; captive. The kidnapers kept the hostage a prisoner in the basement of the old house. pris er (priz r) noun, plural prisoners.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prisoner pronunciation (priz privacy The condition of being alone or private. The writer went to a cabin in the mountains in order to have privacy to finish a novel. pri cy (pr ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir privacy pronunciation udPronouce Pm291 udSndDir p\p18 private udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf288 1. Belonging to a particular person or group. That is a private driveway, not a town road. 2. Not meant to be shared with others; not public. Our telephone conversation was private. 3. Not holding a public office. The senator retired and became a private citizen. Adjective. A soldier of the lowest rank. A private is next below a corporal. Noun. in private. Without other people being present. May I speak to you in private? pri vate (pr vit) adjective; noun, plural privates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir private idiom in private. Without other people being present. May I speak to you in private? pronunciation privilege udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm292 A special right given to a person or group. The older children were given the privilege of staying up late on Friday night. priv lege (priv lij) noun, plural privileges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir privilege pronunciation (priv lij) privileged Having special rights or advantages. The seniors are a privileged group, because they are allowed to eat lunch outside. priv leged (priv lijd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir privileged pronunciation (priv lijd) max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udPronouce Pm293 udSndDir p\p18 udEmotion proud prize udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm294 Something that is won in a contest or game. The blue ribbon was the top prize in the dog show. Noun. That has won or is good enough to win a prize. The farmer s children raised a prize calf for the state fair. Adjective. prize (pr z) noun, plural prizes; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prize pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The squash won first prize. prize To think very highly of. I prize this fossil because I found it on my birthday. prize (pr z) verb, prized, prizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prize pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce Pm295 udSndDir p\p18 udEmotion enthusia udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pc118 A person who is a professional, not an amateur. A tennis pro gives lessons at the town tennis courts. pro (pr ) noun, plural pros. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation probability udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm296 1. The chances of something happening; likelihood. Bad weather increases the probability of accidents on the roads. 2. A thing that is likely to happen. Rain today is a strong probability. prob ty (prob ) noun, plural probabilities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir probability pronunciation (prob probable Likely to happen or be true. Our team is far ahead, so it is probable that we will win the game. prob ble (prob l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir probable pronunciation (prob udPronouce Pm297 udSndDir p\p18 priest udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf278 In certain Christian churches, a member of the clergy. priest (pr st) noun, plural priests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir priest pronunciation primary udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm283 1. First or greatest in importance; main. The travelers primary concern was finding a place to stay for the night. 2. First in order or in time. Digging a foundation is one of the primary stages of building a house. Adjective. An election in which members of the same political party run against one another. The winner becomes the party s candidate for an office in a later, general election. Noun. pri ry (pr ) adjective; noun, plural primaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir primary pronunciation primary color One of the basic colors from which all other colors can be made. In mixing paint, red, yellow, and blue are the primary colors. primary color yellow primary school A school that includes the first three or four grades of elementary school. It sometimes includes kindergarten. primary school primate udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf279 A group of mammals that includes humans, apes, and monkeys. All primates have large brains, eyes that look forward, and fingers and thumbs that can grasp things. pri mate (pr t) noun, plural primates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir primate pronunciation :PHYSSIZE prime udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf280 1. First or greatest in importance or value; main. My prime concern was getting home safely. 2. Of the best quality; excellent. We get prime beef from the butcher. Adjective. The best stage or condition. This bouquet is past its prime. Noun. To get ready by putting something in or on. You should prime the woodwork before painting it. Verb. prime (pr m) adjective; noun, plural primes; verb, primed, priming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prime pronunciation prime minister The leader of a governing group of ministers. Both Great Britain and Canada have prime ministers. prime minister prime number A number that can be divided evenly only by itself and the number 1. The number 13 is a prime number. prime number primitive 1. Having to do with an early or first stage of development. A worm is a primitive form of life. 2. Very simple or crude. A stone ax is a primitive tool. prim tive (prim i tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir primitive pronunciation (prim i tiv)e udPronouce Pm284 udSndDir p\p18 primrose udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm285 A small garden plant with brightly colored flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas. prim rose (prim ) noun, plural primroses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir primrose' pronunciation (prim :PHYSSIZE prince udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf281 1. A male member of a royal family other than a king. 2. A nobleman of very high rank. prince (prins) noun, plural princes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prince pronunciation (prins) Prince Edward Island An island province in eastern Canada. Its capital is Charlottetown. Prince Ed ward Island (ed rd). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Prince Edward Island pronunciation udPronouce Pm286 udSndDir p\p18 princess udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm287 1. A female member of a royal family other than a queen. 2. The wife of a prince. 3. A noblewoman of very high rank. prin cess (prin sis or prin ses) noun, plural princesses.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir princess pronunciation (prin sis or prin principal udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pm288 Greatest or first in importance; chief. Our principal task this weekend is to weed the garden. Adjective. 1. The person who is the head of a school. 2. A person who leads or plays an important role in some activity. After the performance, the principals in the play came out for a special bow. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is principle. prin pal (prin l) adjective; noun, plural principals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir principal pronunciation (prin principle udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf282 1. A basic truth, law, or belief. Our legal system is based on the principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty. 2. A rule of behavior that a person chooses to live by. I make it a principle to answer all my mail promptly. Another word that sounds like this is principal. prin ple (prin l) noun, plural principles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir principle pronunciation (prin print udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf283 1. To put letters, words, or pictures on a surface by pressing, stamping, or photographing. Machines print words and pictures on paper for books and magazines. 2. To make something appear in a book, magazine, or newspaper; publish. Our town newspaper printed the poem that I wrote. 3. To write in separated letters like the letters in books. We print our names before we learn to write them in script. Verb. 1. Letters that are made by printing. That book has large print. 2. A mark that is made by pressing into something. There were prints in the snow where the dog had walked. 3. A picture made by pressing paper against an engraved or raised surface covered with ink. 4. A photograph made from a negative. We had prints made of the class picture. 5. Cloth with a design on it. I made a dress from a cotton print. Noun. print (print) verb, printed, printing; noun, plural prints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir print pronunciation (print) pretty Sweetly pleasing; attractive; charming. Your cousin is very pretty. The teacher read a pretty poem about spring. Adjective. Fairly; quite. It is raining pretty hard. Adverb. pret ty (prit ) adjective, prettier, prettiest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pretty pronunciation (prit max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udPronouce Pm280 udSndDir p\p17 udEmotion embarras pretzel udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf267 A crisp food baked in the shape of a knot or stick and salted on the outside. pret zel (pret l) noun, plural pretzels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pretzel pronunciation (pret prevent 1. To keep something from happening. Putting out campfires helps prevent forest fires. 2. To keep someone from doing something; hinder. The noise outside our window prevented us from sleeping. pre vent (pri vent ) verb, prevented, preventing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prevent pronunciation (pri vent udPronouce Pf268 udSndDir p\p17 prevention The act of preventing. Traffic lights are helpful in the prevention of accidents at street corners. pre tion (pri ven n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prevention pronunciation (pri ven udPronouce Pf269 udSndDir p\p17 preventive udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf270 Helping to prevent something. Locking your windows is a preventive against theft. Adjective. Something that prevents, as a drug. A vaccine is a preventive against a disease. Noun. pre tive (pri ven tiv) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preventive pronunciation (pri ven preview udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf271 A showing of something ahead of time. My parents went to a preview of the film before it opened in the theaters. pre view (pr ) noun, plural previews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preview pronunciation previous Coming before; earlier. We were introduced at the previous meeting. pre ous (pr s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir previous pronunciation udPronouce Pm281 udSndDir p\p17 udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pc117 1. An animal that is hunted by another animal for food. Rabbits, birds, and snakes are the prey of foxes. 2. The habit of hunting animals for food. A tiger is a beast of prey. 3. A person who is the object of an attack; victim. The customer was the prey of a dishonest salesperson. Noun. 1. To hunt for food. Owls prey on small animals. 2. To take advantage of. The bully preyed upon the smaller children. 3. To trouble; distress. Worry about failing the test preyed on the student s mind. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is pray. prey (pr ) noun, plural preys; verb, preyed, preying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation price udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf272 1. The amount of money for which something is sold or offered for sale. What is the price of that radio? 2. The cost at which something is gained. The country won the war, but paid a great price in lives lost. Noun. 1. To set a price on. The store manager priced the bicycle at $99. 2. To find out the price of. We went into the shop to price the coats on display in the window. Verb. price (pr s) noun, plural prices; verb, priced, pricing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir price pronunciation priceless So valuable that it cannot be measured by a price. The priceless ancient statue is always guarded. price less (pr lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir priceless pronunciation udPronouce Pm282 udSndDir p\p18 prick udSndDir p\p18 udPronouce Pf273 To make a small hole with a sharp point. I pricked my finger on a pin. Verb. A small hole in something. Make several pricks on the top of the pie crust. Noun. prick (prik) verb, pricked, pricking; noun, plural pricks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prick pronunciation (prik) prickly 1. Having small, sharp thorns or points. We planted prickly rose bushes along the fence. 2. Stinging or tingling. Do you ever get a prickly sensation in your foot? prick ly (prik ) adjective, pricklier, prickliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prickly pronunciation (prik buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Pf274 udSndDir p\p18 udEmotion uncomfor prickly pear A cactus that has yellow flowers and pear-shaped fruit. prickly pear :PHYSSIZE pride 1. A feeling that one has worth and importance; self-respect. It is important to keep your pride even during difficult times. 2. Too high an opinion of oneself. They knew they were wrong, but their foolish pride kept them from apologizing. 3. Pleasure or satisfaction in something that one does or is connected with. The mechanics in this shop take pride in their work. Noun. to pride oneself. To feel pride; be proud. I pride myself on always being on time. Verb. Other words that sound like this are pried and pried pride (pr d) noun; verb, prided, priding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pride pronunciation udPronouce Pf275 udSndDir p\p18 pried Past tense and past participle of pry . Sometimes the newspaper reporter pried into other people s business. Look up pry for more information. Another word that sounds like this is pride. pried (pr d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pried pronunciation udPronouce Pf276 udSndDir p\p18 pried Past tense and past participle of pry . We pried the cover off the jar. Look up pry for more information. Another word that sounds like this is pride. pried (pr d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pried pronunciation udPronouce Pf277 udSndDir p\p18 presently 1. In a little while; soon. The bus arrived presently. 2. At the present time; now. Our geography class is presently studying Mexico. pre ly (prez ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir presently pronunciation (prez udPronouce Pf260 udSndDir p\p17 present participle A form of a verb that can be used with an auxiliary verb to show that an action or condition continues. In the sentences What are you reading? and I am being very quiet, reading and being are present participles. present participle buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt | udEmotion light present tense A form of a verb that shows that an action is happening or that a condition exists at the present time. In the sentence I like this book, the verb is in the present tense. The present tense is also called the present. present tense buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt ~ udEmotion light preservation Protection from loss, damage, or decay. Freezing is a method of food preservation. We encourage the preservation of our country s forests. pre tion (prez n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preservation pronunciation (prez udPronouce Pf261 udSndDir p\p17 preservative udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf262 A substance that keeps something from spoiling or being damaged. Salt is used as a preservative for meat. pre tive (pri z tiv) noun, plural preservatives.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preservative] pronunciation (pri z tiv) preserve udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf263 1. To keep from being lost, damaged, or decayed; protect. You can preserve the wood of the old table by waxing it. It is important that we preserve our freedoms in this country. 2. To fix food so that it won t spoil. Verb. 1. An area set aside for the protection of plants and animals. Rare birds and mammals breed in that nature preserve. 2. preserves. Fruit that has been boiled with sugar and then put in glass jars for later use. We made some strawberry preserves. Noun. pre serve (pri z ) verb, preserved, preserving; noun, plural preserves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preservem pronunciation (pri z preside udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm274 1. To be in the position of authority, as at a meeting. The mayor presides at town meetings. 2. To exert authority. The mayor presides over the town s affairs. pre side (pri z ) verb, presided, presiding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preside pronunciation (pri z presidency udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm275 1. The office of president. The young manager hoped someday to gain the presidency of the company. 2. The time during which a president is in office. The Civil War took place during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. pres cy (prez ) noun, plural presidencies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir presidency pronunciation (prez president enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm276 1. A person who is head of the government of a republic, such as the United States. The word president is often capitalized when it means the president of the United States. The President answered questions at a news conference yesterday. 2. The person in charge of a company, a college or university, or other organization. pres dent (prez nt) noun, plural presidents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir president pronunciation (prez word history Word History The word president comes from an old French word meaning one appointed to rule. The French word goes back to two Latin words meaning in front of and to sit. The ruler or leader of a group would sit at a place of honor in front of the people. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE president-elect udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm277 A person who has been elected president, but has not yet been inaugurated. pres dent-e lect (prez nt i lekt ) noun, plural presidents-elect. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir president-elect pronunciation (prez nt i lekt Presidents A holiday observed in most of the United States on the third Monday in February to celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Presidents press enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm278 1. To use force on something; push. You have to press the button to start the machine. 2. To push forward; go on. We pressed through the crowd of people. 3. To squeeze. I pressed juice from the grapefruit. 4. To iron. The tailor pressed the pants. 5. To hold close; hug. I pressed the kitten to my chest. 6. To try to persuade; urge. We pressed our guests to stay. Verb. 1. A pushing on something. A press of the button started the elevator. 2. A tool or machine for pressing. We put the apples into a press to squeeze out the juice. 3. A machine for printing things; printing press. 4. Newspapers and magazines and the people who write them. The president s speech was described in the press. Noun. press (pres) verb, pressed, pressing; noun, plural presses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir press pronunciation (pres) :PHYSSIZE newspapers printed by a press pressure udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf264 1. Force caused by one thing pushing against another thing. The pressure of the driver s foot on the gas pedal made the car go faster. 2. Strong influence or persuasion. The parents put pressure on their children to do well in school. 3. A burden; strain. They went camping to get away from the pressure of city life. Noun. To urge strongly. The salesperson tried to pressure people into buying things they didn t need. Verb. pres sure (presh r) noun, plural pressures; verb, pressured, pressuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pressure5 pronunciation (presh prestige Respect from others; high regard. The scientists discovery brought them prestige and also brought prestige to their laboratory. pres tige (pre st or pre st ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prestige pronunciation (pre st or pre st udPronouce Pf265 udSndDir p\p17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud presume 1. To believe to be true without question; take for granted; assume. I presumed you would want to go to the game, so I bought you a ticket. 2. To attempt without permission or authority; dare. Don t presume to tell me how to run my own business. pre sume (pri z ) verb, presumed, presuming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir presume pronunciation (pri z udPronouce Pf266 udSndDir p\p17 pretend 1. To claim. I like to play chess, but I don t pretend to be an expert at the game. 2. To give a false show. The children pretended to be asleep. 3. To make believe. We pretended that we were pirates. pre tend (pri tend ) verb, pretended, pretending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pretend pronunciation (pri tend udPronouce Pm279 udSndDir p\p17 prejudice udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm268 1. An opinion that has been formed beforehand or before all the facts are known; bias. A judge must patiently hear a whole case without prejudice. 2. Hatred or unfair treatment of a particular group, such as members of a race or religion. Because of prejudice, the owners of the company only hired workers of their own religion. Noun. To cause to have prejudice. Being hurt once by a dentist prejudiced me against all dentists. Verb. prej dice (prej dis) noun, plural prejudices; verb, prejudiced, prejudicing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prejudice pronunciation (prej dis) max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor preliminary Coming before the main part. We bought food and made other preliminary arrangements for the party. pre y (pri lim ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preliminary pronunciation (pri lim udPronouce Pf251 udSndDir p\p17 premature Arriving, happening, existing, or done before the usual or proper time; too early or too soon. Don t you think shopping for Christmas presents in July is premature? pre ture (pr or pr ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir premature pronunciation or pr udPronouce Pf252 udSndDir p\p17 premier udEmotion proud udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm269 A person who is the chief minister in a government; prime minister. pre mier (pri m ) noun, plural premiers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir premier pronunciation (pri m buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud premise udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf253 1. A statement that is accepted as true without needing proof. A premise is used as a starting point for a line of reasoning or argument. 2. premises. Land and the buildings on it. The owner of the warehouse hired someone to guard the premises. prem ise (prem is) noun, plural premises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir premise pronunciation (prem preparation udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf254 1. The act of making something ready, or the condition of being made ready. The cook was busy with the preparation of dinner. 2. An action needed to make something ready. Putting on costumes and make-up are some of the preparations for going on stage. 3. Something put together for a purpose. That medicine is a preparation to help stop coughing. prep tion (prep n) noun, plural preparations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preparation pronunciation (prep prepare To make or get ready. We prepared for the race by doing some exercises. pre pare (pri p ) verb, prepared, preparing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prepare pronunciation (pri p udPronouce Pf255 udSndDir p\p17 preposition udEmotion light udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf256 A word that shows the relation between another word and a noun or pronoun. In the sentence The neighbors across the street never argue with us, the words across and are prepositions. pre tion (prep zish n) noun, plural prepositions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preposition pronunciation (prep zish buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt prepositional Having a preposition or serving as a preposition. In the sentence I drew with a crayon, with a crayon is a prepositional phrase. prep al (prep zish l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prepositional pronunciation (prep zish buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Pf257 udSndDir p\p17 udEmotion mylist prescribe To order for use as a medical treatment. The doctor prescribed an ointment for my rash. pre scribe (pri skr ) verb, prescribed, prescribing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prescribe pronunciation (pri skr udPronouce Pf258 udSndDir p\p17 prescription udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm270 1. An order written by a doctor to a pharmacist for medicine. The doctor gave me a prescription for cough medicine. 2. Medicine ordered by a prescription. pre scrip tion (pri skrip n) noun, plural prescriptions.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prescription pronunciation (pri skrip presence 1. The fact of being in a place at a certain time. The presence of the growling dog in the room made me nervous. 2. The area around or near a person. The document had to be signed in the presence of a witness. pres ence (prez ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir presence pronunciation (prez udPronouce Pm271 udSndDir p\p17 present udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm272 1. In a place at a certain time. Were you present at the graduation ceremony? 2. Going on at this time; being or happening now. Do you know who the present mayor of your town is? Adjective. 1. The time that is going on now. At present, there are two supermarkets in town. 2. The present tense. Look up present tense for more information. Noun. pres ent (prez nt) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir present pronunciation (prez nt)ers. present udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pm273 1. To introduce a person to another person. I presented my new friend to my parents. 2. To bring or place before another person or group. The two candidates for mayor presented themselves at the town meeting. 3. To give in a formal way. The principal presented the awards to the students with the highest marks. 4. To put before an audience; display; show. The class presented a puppet show. Verb. Something given; gift. I made a necklace and gave it to my friend as a present. Noun. pre sent (pri zent for verb; prez nt for noun) verb, presented, presenting; noun, plural presents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir present pronunciation (pri zent for verb; prez nt for noun) presentation udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf259 The act of presenting something. The whole school attended the ceremony for the presentation of athletic awards. pres tion (prez n or n) noun, plural presentations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir presentation pronunciation (prez n or pr precision Accuracy; exactness. This watch keeps time with great precision. pre sion (pri sizh n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precision pronunciation (pri sizh udPronouce Pf246 udSndDir p\p16 precocious Having more skill, talent, or knowledge than is usual at an early age. The precocious child read books at age three. pre cious (pri k s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precocious pronunciation (pri k buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udPronouce Pm259 udSndDir p\p16 udEmotion proud predator udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pf247 An animal that lives by hunting other animals for food. Lions, wolves, sharks, and owls are predators. pred tor (pred r) noun, plural predators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir predatorA pronunciation (pred predecessor udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm260 A person who held an office or position before another person. President Ronald Reagan was President George Bush s predecessor in the White House. pred sor (pred r) noun, plural predecessors.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir predecessor pronunciation (pred predicament udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm261 An unpleasant or difficult situation; fix. Look at the predicament you re in because you accepted two invitations for the same evening! pre ment (pri dik nt) noun, plural predicaments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir predicament pronunciation (pri dik max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor predicate udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm262 A word or group of words in a sentence that tells what the subject does or what is done to the subject. The predicate may also give some descriptive information about the subject. In the sentence Because of the rain our car skidded, the verb skidded is the predicate. pred cate (pred i kit) noun, plural predicates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir predicate pronunciation (pred i kit) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass predicate adjective An adjective that follows a linking verb in a sentence and that describes the subject. In the sentence The flowers were lovely, lovely is a predicate adjective. predicate adjective buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass B udEmotion maglass predicate noun A noun that follows a linking verb in a sentence and that tells who or what the subject is. In the sentence They are doctors, doctors is a predicate noun. predicate noun buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass predict To tell beforehand. Tomorrow s weather report predicts rain. pre dict (pri dikt ) verb, predicted, predicting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir predict pronunciation (pri dikt udPronouce Pf248 udSndDir p\p16 prediction udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm263 1. The act of predicting something. The weather forecaster s job is the prediction of the weather. 2. Something predicted. My prediction that our team would win has come true. pre tion (pri dik n) noun, plural predictions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prediction pronunciation (pri dik preface udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm264 An introduction to a book or speech. Our spelling book has a short preface written by the author. pref ace (pref is) noun, plural prefaces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preface pronunciation (pref prefer To like better. Which sport do you prefer, tennis or basketball? pre fer (pri f ) verb, preferred, preferring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prefer pronunciation (pri f udPronouce Pm265 udSndDir p\p16 preference udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm266 Something liked better; first choice. My preference is to go to the seashore rather than to the mountains this summer. pref ence (pref ns) noun, plural preferences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preferencea pronunciation (pref prefix enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note noteup notedown definition sNoteShowing leavePage language note noteup notedown definition sNoteShowing udSndDir p\p17 udPronouce Pf249 A syllable or group of syllables that is added to the beginning of a word or root to change the meaning and form a new word. The word dislike is made up of the prefix dis- and the word like. pre fix (pr ) noun, plural prefixes.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prefix pronunciation language note Language Note Many words that begin with prefixes are not listed in this dictionary. To find out the meaning of most of these words, first look up the meaning of the word or root that the prefix is attached to. Then look up the meaning of the prefix. Put the prefix meaning and the meaning of the word or root together. The word reestablish is formed from the prefix re- and the word establish. Establish means to set something up or prove something true. The prefix re- means again. Therefore reestablish means to set something up again or prove something true again. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note noteup notedown language note language Note notedown definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note noteup notedown language note language Note notedown definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE NoteDown buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig NoteUp buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonUp default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig pregnant Having one or more unborn young developing within the body. A woman is pregnant for about nine months before she gives birth to a baby. preg nant (preg nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pregnant pronunciation (preg udPronouce Pf250 udSndDir p\p17 prehistoric Belonging to a time before people started writing history. Dinosaurs were prehistoric animals. pre ic (pr his t ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Pm267 prehistoric pronunciation his t :PHYSSIZE prehistoric drawings on a rockk buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir p\p17 udEmotion maglass prank udEmotion giggle udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm249 A playful or mischievous act meant to trick or tease someone. As a prank, I hid my friend s notebook. prank (prangk) noun, plural pranks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prank pronunciation (prangk) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle 1. To speak to God to give thanks. Many people pray before dinner. 2. To ask earnestly from God. We prayed for the safe return of the lost child. 3. To be so kind as to; please. Pray be quiet. Another word that sounds like this is prey. pray (pr ) verb, prayed, praying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Pc116 udSndDir p\p16 prayer udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm250 1. The act of praying to God. The people in the mosque were on their knees in prayer. 2. The words said when praying. I say a prayer every night before I go to sleep. 3. Something prayed for. The farmer s prayers were granted and it finally began to rain. prayer (pr r) noun, plural prayers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prayer pronunciation praying mantis enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm251 An insect that is related to the grasshopper. The praying mantis has front legs for seizing the smaller insects it feeds upon. praying man tis (man tis) noun, plural mantises or mantes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir praying mantis pronunciation word history Word History This insect is called a praying mantis because it holds its front legs in a way that looks like hands folded in prayer. Mantis comes from a Greek word that means religious teacher prophet. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE A prefix that means before or ahead of time. Prehistoric means before history was written down. Prepaid means paid for ahead of time. preach 1. To give a talk on a religious subject; give a sermon. The minister preaches each Sunday. 2. To give advice; urge. My parents always preach about saving money. preach (pr ch) verb, preached, preaching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preach pronunciation udPronouce Pm252 udSndDir p\p16 preacher udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pf242 A person who preaches, especially a Protestant minister. preach er (pr r) noun, plural preachers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preacher pronunciation precaution udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm253 Something done beforehand to prevent harm or danger. Looking both ways is a good precaution to take before crossing the street. pre tion (pri k n) noun, plural precautions.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precautioni pronunciation (pri k precede To come or go before. The number 3 precedes the number 7. Lightning precedes thunder. pre cede (pri s ) verb, preceded, preceding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precede pronunciation (pri s udPronouce Pm254 udSndDir p\p16 precedent udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm255 An action or decision that may serve as an example to be followed in the future. The decision of the court set a precedent for how similar cases would be settled. prec dent (pres nt) noun, plural precedents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precedent pronunciation (pres preceding udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm256 Coming or going before; earlier. I didn t understand something, so I went back to the preceding chapter of the textbook. pre ing (pri s ding) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir preceding pronunciation (pri s ding) precinct udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pf243 A part of a town or city. Each police precinct in our city has a police station. pre cinct (pr singkt ) noun, plural precincts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precinct% pronunciation singkt precious 1. Having great value. Gold is a precious metal. 2. Dear; beloved. The stray dog became a precious pet in our family. pre cious (presh s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precious pronunciation (presh udPronouce Pf244 udSndDir p\p16 precipitate 1. To make something happen suddenly; bring on. The unkind remark precipitated an argument. 2. To change from vapor in the air into rain, sleet, hail, or snow. pre tate (pri sip ) verb, precipitated, precipitating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precipitate pronunciation (pri sip max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Pm257 udSndDir p\p16 udEmotion mylist precipitation The falling of water in the form of rain, sleet, hail, or snow. The weather forecast warned of some precipitation during the day. pre tion (pri sip n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precipitation pronunciation (pri sip udPronouce Pm258 udSndDir p\p16 precise 1. Definite; exact. 8:03 A.M. is a precise time; about eight o clock is not. 2. Strict or careful. The teacher speaks in a clear and precise way. pre cise (pri s ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir precise pronunciation (pri s udPronouce Pf245 udSndDir p\p16 powder udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pf238 1. Fine bits made by grinding, crushing, or crumbling something. When I rubbed the plaster, a white powder came off on my hand. 2. Anything in the form of small dry particles. I put some powder on my hot, tired feet. We washed our clothes with soap powder. Noun. 1. To make or turn into fine bits. We powdered the dried herbs by grinding them. 2. To cover with fine bits. I powdered my face after I finished putting on my makeup for the play. The baker powdered the rolling pin with flour. Verb. pow der (pou r) noun, plural powders; verb, powdered, powdering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir powder pronunciation power udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm244 1. The ability to do or bring about something; strength. I used all my power to lift the heavy box. Human beings have the power of speech. The witch in the story had magical powers. 2. The right to do something; authority. Congress has the power to declare war. 3. A person, thing, or nation that has strength or influence. The two world powers signed a trade agreement. 4. Energy that can do work. Toasters, irons, and other household appliances are run by electric power. 5. The product of a number that is multiplied by itself a given number of times. 5 to the second power is 25. Noun. To provide with power. That lawn mower is powered by a gasoline motor. Verb. pow er (pou r) noun, plural powers; verb, powered, powering.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir power pronunciation powerful Having great power. The Speaker of the House of Representatives is one of the most powerful members of Congress. This big truck has a powerful engine. pow ful (pou l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir powerful pronunciation udPronouce Pf239 udSndDir p\p16 An abbreviation for pages. Postal abbreviation for Quebec. Postal abbreviation for Puerto Rico. An abbreviation for Puerto Rico. practical udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pf240 1. Having to do with real life; coming from experience. I gained much practical knowledge of farming by working on a farm last summer. 2. Easy to use, do, or put into effect. Those heavy clothes are not practical for a hike on a hot day. 3. Having or showing good sense; sensible. A practical person sets goals that can be achieved. prac cal (prak l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir practical pronunciation (prak practical joke A prank or trick. Putting salt in the sugar bowl is a practical joke. practical joke max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh udEmotion laugh practically 1. Nearly; almost. My homework is practically finished. It is practically time for us to leave. 2. In a practical way; sensibly. When you travel, dress practically. prac ly (prak or prak ti kl ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir practically pronunciation (prak or prak ti kl udPronouce Pm245 udSndDir p\p16 practice udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm246 1. The doing of some action over and over again to gain skill. You need more practice before you can be a good tennis player. Practice will help you to learn to speak Spanish. 2. The usual way of doing something; habit. You may skip a meal once in a while, but don t make a practice of it. 3. Actual use or performance. The idea seemed good, but it did not work in practice. 4. The business of a doctor or other professional. The young lawyer has a small practice. Noun. 1. To do some action over and over again to gain skill. I practice the violin every day. 2. To do as a habit. Try to practice doing good deeds instead of just talking about it. 3. To work at a profession. I hope someday to practice medicine. Verb. prac tice (prak tis) noun, plural practices; verb, practiced, practicing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir practice pronunciation (prak prairie udSndDir p\p16 udSndEffect prairie.wav udPronouce Pm247 Flat or rolling land covered with grass. A prairie has few or no trees. prai rie (pr ) noun, plural prairies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prairie pronunciation prairie dog An animal that is related to the squirrel and that lives in underground dens in the prairies of the western United States. The prairie dog is a small, plump animal with a short tail and a grayish brown coat. Prairie dogs can be pests to farmers. prairie dog :PHYSSIZE prairie schooner A covered wagon used by American pioneers to cross the prairies. prairie schooner :PHYSSIZE praise udEmotion enthusia udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm248 Words that show high regard and approval. Your good work at school deserves much praise. Noun. 1. To express high regard and approval of. The teacher praised the student s fine drawing. 2. To worship. The minister praised God in the sermon. Verb. praise (pr z) noun, plural praises; verb, praised, praising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir praiseo pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia prance 1. To move in a proud, happy way. The children pranced around the house in their fancy costumes. 2. To spring forward on the hind legs. The colt pranced and leaped about the field. prance (prans) verb, pranced, prancing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir prance pronunciation (prans) udPronouce Pf241 udSndDir p\p16 postwar Having to do with the period after a war. Foods that were scarce during the war were easier to obtain in the postwar period. post war (p ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postwar pronunciation udPronouce Pm235 udSndDir p\p15 udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pc113 A deep, round container for cooking or for holding things. Pots are made of baked clay, metal, glass, or another hard material. The stew simmered in a big copper pot. pot (pot) noun, plural pots.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pot) potassium A soft, silver-colored metal. Potassium is a chemical element. Compounds that contain potassium are used to make soap, fertilizers, and explosives. po um (p m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir potassium pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Pf234 udSndDir p\p15 udEmotion maglass potato udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm236 The thick, rounded underground stem of a leafy plant. Potatoes are eaten as a vegetable and can be prepared in many ways. po to (p ) noun, plural potatoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir potatoO pronunciation :PHYSSIZE potential Capable of becoming something; possible but not yet actual. A board with rusty nails sticking out is a potential danger. po tial (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir potential pronunciation udPronouce Pf235 udSndDir p\p15 potter udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm237 A person who makes pottery. pot ter (pot r) noun, plural potters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir potter pronunciation pottery Pots, bowls, dishes, and other things made from clay. pot y (pot ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pottery pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Pf236 udSndDir p\p15 pouch udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm238 1. A bag; sack. The mail carrier took the letters out of a pouch. 2. A pocket of skin in some animals. Kangaroos and opossums carry their young in pouches. Squirrels carry nuts in the pouches of their cheeks. pouch (pouch) noun, plural pouches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pouch pronunciation (pouch) poultry Chickens, turkeys, geese, and other birds raised for their eggs or meat. poul try (p ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poultry pronunciation udPronouce Pm239 udSndDir p\p15 pounce udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm240 To come down suddenly and take hold of; leap or swoop suddenly. The kitten pounced on the rubber ball. Verb. The act of leaping or swooping on something. Noun. pounce (pouns) verb, pounced, pouncing; noun, plural pounces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pounce pronunciation (pouns) pound udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm241 1. A unit of weight. A pound is equal to 16 ounces. One pound is equal to 2.2 kilograms. 2. A unit of money in Great Britain and certain other countries. pound (pound) noun, plural pounds or pound. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pound pronunciation (pound) pound 1. To hit with heavy blows. I pounded the nails in with a hammer. The waves pounded against the rocks during the storm. 2. To beat heavily. My heart was pounding with fright. pound (pound) verb, pounded, pounding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pound pronunciation (pound) udPronouce Pf237 udSndDir p\p16 pound udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm242 A place where stray dogs and other animals are kept. pound (pound) noun, plural pounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pound pronunciation (pound) 1. To flow or cause to flow. The cook poured a cup of rice into the boiling water. The crowd poured out of the theater. 2. To rain hard. It poured all day. Another word that sounds like this is pore. pour (p r) verb, poured, pouring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Pc114 udSndEffect pour.wav udSndDir p\p16 To thrust out the lips to show displeasure. The children pouted when they were scolded. pout (pout) verb, pouted, pouting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pout)E max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Pc115 udSndDir p\p16 udEmotion uncomfor poverty udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir p\p16 udPronouce Pm243 1. A lack of money; the condition of being poor. That family lives in poverty. 2. The lack of what is needed. The poverty of the soil caused the farmer to give up the farm. pov ty (pov ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poverty pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pc111 1. A place where a soldier, police officer, or guard must be to do his or her duty. A guard was assigned to the post in front of police headquarters. 2. A place where soldiers work or are trained. There is an army post near our town. 3. A job; position. The diplomat was named to the post of ambassador. Noun. To assign to a post. The police posted a guard near the valuable painting. Verb. post (p st) noun, plural posts; verb, posted, posting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pc112 1. A system for picking up and delivering mail. I will send the letter by post. 2. A delivery of mail. The package came in today s post. Noun. 1. To put in a mailbox. I will post the package right away. 2. To let know; inform of news. Please keep me posted. Verb. post (p st) noun, plural posts; verb, posted, posting.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation postage The amount of money charged for sending something by mail. post age (p tij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postage pronunciation udPronouce Pm230 udSndDir p\p15 postage stamp A small printed piece of paper issued by a government. It is placed on mail to show that postage has been paid. postage stamp postal Of or having to do with mail. A mail carrier is a postal worker. post al (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postal pronunciation udPronouce Pf228 udSndDir p\p15 Postal Service The independent government agency in the United States that is in charge of delivering the mail. Postal Service postcard udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pf229 A card that can be sent through the mail without an envelope. Some postcards have a picture on one side. post card (p ) noun, plural postcards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postcard= pronunciation poster udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm231 A large printed sign that often has a picture. A poster usually has a notice or advertisement for the public to see. post er (p r) noun, plural posters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir posterm pronunciation :PHYSSIZE A poster for the circus. postman udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm232 A person who delivers mail; mail carrier. post man (p n) noun, plural postmen (p SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postman pronunciation postmark udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pf230 An official mark stamped on mail. A postmark cancels the postage stamp and shows the place and date of mailing. post mark (p ) noun, plural postmarks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postmarkC pronunciation postmaster udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm233 The person in charge of a post office. post ter (p r) noun, plural postmasters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postmaster pronunciation postmistress udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pf231 The woman in charge of a post office. post tress (p tris) noun, plural postmistresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postmistress pronunciation tris) post office 1. A department of a government in charge of handling mail. 2. A place where mail is brought and made ready for delivery and stamps are sold. post office postpone To put off until later. We postponed the baseball game until next Sunday because of rain. post pone (p ) verb, postponed, postponing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postpone pronunciation udPronouce Pm234 udSndDir p\p15 postscript udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pf232 A message or note added to a letter after the writer s signature. In a postscript, I put the time of my train s arrival. post script (p skript ) noun, plural postscripts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir postscriptc pronunciation skript posture udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pf233 The way a person holds the body when sitting, standing, or walking. Your posture is good, because your back is straight and your shoulders are relaxed. pos ture (pos r) noun, plural postures.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir posture pronunciation portray 1. To make a picture of someone or something. The artist portrayed the family in a painting. 2. To picture in words; describe. In the book, the author portrays life in a small town. 3. To play the part of. The star portrays a sheriff in the movie. por tray (p ) verb, portrayed, portraying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir portray pronunciation udPronouce Pm222 udSndDir p\p15 Portugal A country in southwestern Europe. Por gal (p l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Portugal pronunciation udPronouce Pf223 udSndDir p\p15 Portuguese udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm223 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of Portugal. 2. The language of Portugal and Brazil. Noun. Of or having to do with Portugal, its people, their language, or their culture. Adjective. Por guese (p or p ) noun, plural Portuguese; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir PortugueseK pronunciation or p udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pc109 1. A position of the body. I took a sitting pose for the next photograph. 2. A way of behaving or looking that hides the truth. The new student adopted a pose of self-confidence. Noun. 1. To hold a position, such as for a painting, photograph, or sculpture. We all posed for the class photograph. 2. To take on a false manner or appearance. The thief posed as a plumber to get into the house. Verb. pose (p z) noun, plural poses; verb, posed, posing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The children pose for the camera. position udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm224 1. The place where a person or thing is. From my position at the window, I could see the whole parade. 2. A way of being placed. The teacher was seated in a comfortable position. 3. A way of thinking about something; point of view. What is the senator s position on the proposal to increase taxes? 4. Rank; standing. That judge is a person of high position. 5. A job. My cousin has held the same position with a company for many years. po tion (p zish n) noun, plural positions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir position pronunciation zish positive udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pf224 1. Certain; sure. I am positive that I locked the door. 2. Helpful or favorable. The teacher made some positive comments about my work. 3. Saying or meaning yes; consenting. Their answer to our invitation was positive. 4. More than zero. Five is a positive number. 5. Having one of two opposite kinds of electric charge. Magnets have a positive pole at one end and a negative pole at the other. pos tive (poz i tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir positive pronunciation i tiv) posse udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm225 A group of people gathered by a sheriff to help him or her capture a criminal. pos se (pos ) noun, plural posses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir posse pronunciation possess 1. To have or own. That singer possesses a fine voice. The family possesses great wealth. 2. To have an influence over. A desire for ice cream possessed me, and I ordered a sundae. pos sess (p ) verb, possessed, possessing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir possess pronunciation udPronouce Pm226 udSndDir p\p15 possession udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm227 1. The act or condition of having or owning something. The two prospectors fought for possession of the gold. 2. Something owned. The family lost all their possessions in the fire. 3. A place under the control of a foreign country. The Philippine Islands were once a possession of the United States. pos sion (p zesh n) noun, plural possessions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir possessionq pronunciation zesh possessive udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pf225 1. The form of a word that shows possession. In the sentence The child s hat blew off, the noun child is in the possessive. 2. A word in the form that shows possession. In the sentence The books are theirs, the pronoun theirs is a possessive. Noun. Having to do with or showing possession. My is the possessive form of the pronoun I. Cousin s is the possessive form of the noun cousin. Adjective. pos sive (p iv) noun, plural possessives; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir possessive pronunciation possibility udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm228 1. The fact of being possible. The possibility that you might come to visit made me clean up my room. 2. Something that may happen. The weather report says that snow is a possibility on Monday. pos ty (pos ) noun, plural possibilities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir possibility pronunciation possible 1. Capable of being, being done, or happening. It is not possible to be in two places at the same time. 2. Capable of being used or considered. The park is a possible place for our picnic. pos ble (pos l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir possible pronunciation udPronouce Pf226 udSndDir p\p15 possibly 1. In any way that is possible. I can t possibly get to your house before noon. 2. Perhaps; maybe. I ll see you tonight, or possibly tomorrow. pos bly (pos ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir possibly pronunciation udPronouce Pf227 udSndDir p\p15 possum udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm229 A small, furry animal; opossum. Look up opossum for more information. pos sum (pos m) noun, plural possums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir possum/ pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass :PHYSSIZE post- A prefix that means after. Postwar means after a war. post- udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pc110 A piece of wood or other hard material that is set firmly upright to support or mark something. We started building the fence by digging holes for the posts. Posts supported the roof of the cabin. Noun. To put up a notice of something. The teacher posted the names of the winners of the drawing contest. post (p st) noun, plural posts; verb, posted, posting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation porcelain A kind of hard, fine pottery. It is thin enough to see through when held to the light. Cups, plates, and other dishes are sometimes made of porcelain. por lain (p lin) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir porcelain pronunciation lin)7 udPronouce Pf219 udSndDir p\p14 porch udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf220 An area with a roof that is built onto the outside of a house by a door. We play on our front porch in the summer. I left my galoshes on the porch before going in. porch (p rch) noun, plural porches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir porch pronunciation porcupine udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pm214 A forest animal whose body is covered with sharp quills. por pine (p ) noun, plural porcupines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir porcupine pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pc105 A very small opening in the skin or other surface. Perspiration passes through the pores in our skin. Another word that sounds like this is pour. pore (p r) noun, plural pores.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation To read or study carefully. I pored over my notes the night before the test. Another word that sounds like this is pour. pore (p r) verb, pored, poring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Pc106 udSndDir p\p14 The meat of a pig used as food. pork (p rk) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Pc107 udSndDir p\p14 porous Having or full of pores. Water seeped through the porous bricks. po rous (p s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir porous pronunciation udPronouce Pm215 udSndDir p\p14 porpoise udEmotion mylist udSndDir p\p14 udSndEffect porpoise.wav udPronouce Pm216 An animal that lives in the sea. The porpoise is a mammal and is related to the dolphin and whale. It looks like a dolphin but has a rounded head and a short snout. por poise (p s) noun, plural porpoises or porpoise. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir porpoise pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE porridge udEmotion light udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf221 A soft food made by boiling ground grains in water or milk. It is usually eaten for breakfast. por ridge (p ij) noun, plural porridges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir porridge? pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pc108 1. A place where boats and ships can dock or anchor safely; harbor. 2. A city with a harbor. port (p rt) noun, plural ports. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation portable Easy to carry from place to place. We took a portable radio on our trip. port ble (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir portable pronunciation udPronouce Pm217 udSndDir p\p14 porter udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pm218 1. A person who carries baggage. The porter at the hotel carried our suitcases to our room. 2. A person who waits on the passengers on a train. por ter (p r) noun, plural porters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir porter pronunciation porthole udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pm219 A small round window in the side of a boat or ship. It lets in air and light. port hole (p ) noun, plural portholes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir porthole! pronunciation portico udEmotion light udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pm220 A porch or covered walk. A portico usually has columns supporting its roof. Some churches, courthouses, and large homes have porticoes at the entrance. por co (p ) noun, plural porticoes or porticos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir portico pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt portion udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf222 1. A part or share of something. I spent a portion of the day running errands. 2. An amount of food served to one person. Each of us had a portion of potatoes. Noun. To divide and give out in parts; distribute. We portioned out the cheese so that each camper had some. Verb. por tion (p n) noun, plural portions; verb, portioned, portioning.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir portion pronunciation portrait udSndDir p\p15 udPronouce Pm221 A picture of someone. The artist painted a portrait of the famous explorer. por trait (p trit or p t) noun, plural portraits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir portraitS pronunciation trit or p udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce A small kind of horse. po ny (p ) noun, plural ponies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation pony express A postal service in which relays of riders on horseback carried mail across the western United States. The pony express ran from 1860 to 1861. pony express ponytail udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pm211 A way of wearing one s hair. The hair is pulled back and fastened behind the head, where it hangs down like a pony s tail. po tail (p ) noun, plural ponytails.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ponytail] pronunciation poodle udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf213 A dog with thick curly hair. Poodles vary in size from large to very small. A poodle s hair is sometimes cut in a fancy way. poo dle (p l) noun, plural poodles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poodleG pronunciation udSndDir p\p14 udSndEffect pool.wav udPronouce Pc100 1. A tank of water to swim in, either indoors or outdoors. 2. A small body of still water. 3. A small amount of any liquid. A pool of spilled gravy was on the table. pool (p l) noun, plural pools.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir p\p14 udSndEffect pool2.wav udPronouce Pc101 1. A game played with hard balls and a long stick called a cue. Pool is played on a large table that has six pockets. The object of the game is to hit the balls into the pockets by striking one ball against another with the cue. 2. An arrangement in which a number of people share something. There is a typing pool at that office. Noun. To put into a common fund or group effort. The children pooled their money to buy a present for their teacher. Verb. pool (p l) noun, plural pools; verb, pooled, pooling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pc102 1. Having little money. We are too poor to buy a car. 2. Below standard; bad. The farmer had a poor wheat crop. 3. Unfortunate. The poor child was crying over the lost dog. poor (p r) adjective, poorer, poorest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udSndDir p\p14 udSndEffect pop.wav udPronouce Pc103 1. To make or cause to make a short, sharp sound. The balloon will pop if you squeeze it. 2. To move or appear quickly or without being expected. Our neighbor popped in to see us. The dog popped its head out the car window. Verb. 1. A short, sharp sound. The firecracker exploded with a loud pop. 2. A soft drink. We each drank a bottle of pop. Noun. pop (pop) verb, popped, popping; noun, plural pops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pop) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE popcorn A kind of corn having kernels that burst open with a pop when heated. The kernels become white and fluffy, and can be eaten. pop corn (pop ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir popcorn pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Pm212 udSndEffect popcorn.wav udSndDir p\p14 udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pc104 The head of the Roman Catholic Church. pope (p p) noun, plural popes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation poplar udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf214 A tall tree that grows rapidly and has wide leaves. The wood of the poplar is used to make pulp for paper and cardboard. pop lar (pop r) noun, plural poplars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poplarC pronunciation poppy udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf215 A garden plant with round red, yellow, or white flowers. pop py (pop ) noun, plural poppies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poppy pronunciation :PHYSSIZE popular udEmotion comforta udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf216 1. Liked or accepted by many people. The beach is a popular place on summer afternoons. It is a popular belief that a four-leaf clover brings good luck. 2. Having many friends; liked by many. That popular student is always getting invited to parties. That popular actor plays in many movies. 3. Of or for the people. Since 1913, United States senators have been elected by popular vote. pop lar (pop r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir popular pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable popularity The condition of being popular. You could tell the popularity of the library book by how worn its cover was. pop ty (pop ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir popularity pronunciation udPronouce Pm213 udSndDir p\p14 population udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf217 1. The number of people who live in a place. What is the population of your city? 2. The people or animals living in a place; inhabitants. The entire population was forced to leave the town because of the flood. pop tion (pop n) noun, plural populations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir population pronunciation populous Having many people. New York is a populous city. China and India are populous countries. pop lous (pop s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir populous pronunciation udPronouce Pf218 udSndDir p\p14 politics udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf206 1. The work or study of government; the management of public affairs. The young person went into politics and ran for Congress. 2. The activities of political leaders, candidates, and parties. Around election time, politics is always in the news. 3. Opinions or beliefs about government. My parents politics are conservative. The word politics is used with a singular verb in definitions 1 and 2, and with a plural verb in definition 3. pol tics (pol i tiks) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir politics pronunciation i tiks)4 polka udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm207 A lively dance that originated in central Europe. pol ka (p or p ) noun, plural polkas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir polka pronunciation or p polka dot One of many round dots that are spaced evenly to form a pattern on cloth or other material. This pattern is used on scarves, ties, blouses, and other things. polka dot enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing howing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce 1. A collecting of votes or opinions. A public opinion poll is the collecting of answers to questions about important issues or happenings. 2. polls. A place where votes are cast and recorded. Noun. 1. To receive votes. The winner of the election polled twice as many votes as the loser. 2. To question a group of people to get their opinions. The newspaper reporter polled the town to find out what people thought about the president s decision. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is pole. poll (p l) noun, plural polls; verb, polled, polling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word poll comes from a Middle English word meaning top of the head. In a crowd of people, someone could determine the number of people present by counting heads or taking a poll. Since this count could also indicate the number of people in favor of something or against it, the word later came to mean counting votes. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE pollen A yellowish powder made in the anthers of flowers. Pollen is made up of the male cells of flowering plants. It fertilizes the female cells so that they can form seeds. pol len (pol n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pollen pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The bee is covered with pollen.W udPronouce Pf207 udSndDir p\p13 pollination The transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil of the same flower or another flower. After pollen reaches the pistil, the plant can form seeds. The wind and some insects, birds, and animals help with pollination. pol tion (pol n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pollination pronunciation udPronouce Pf208 udSndDir p\p13 pollute To make dirty or impure. Exhaust from automobiles pollutes the air. pol lute (p ) verb, polluted, polluting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pollute pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udPronouce Pm208 udSndDir p\p14 udEmotion frustrat pollution 1. Harmful materials such as certain gases, chemicals, and wastes that pollute the air, water, or soil. Pollution in the pond killed the reeds that once grew there. 2. The act or process of polluting. pol tion (p n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pollution pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Pm209 udSndDir p\p14 udEmotion A game played on horseback with mallets that have long handles. The object of the game is to hit a wooden ball through the other team s goal posts. po lo (p ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir p\p14 polygon udEmotion light udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf209 A figure that has three or more straight sides. A square is a polygon. pol gon (pol ) noun, plural polygons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir polygon pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt polyp udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf210 A small sea animal that has a tube-shaped body. The polyp s mouth has tentacles around it that catch food. Corals are polyps that live close together in large colonies. pol yp (pol ip) noun, plural polyps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir polyp pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass pomegranate udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pm210 A round reddish yellow fruit that has a tough skin, a juicy red pulp, and many seeds. The pomegranate grows on a tree in warm areas. pome ate (pom it) noun, plural pomegranates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pomegranate pronunciation :PHYSSIZE whole fruit split fruit Stately and splendid display; magnificence; splendor. The foreign rulers were greeted with great pomp. pomp (pomp) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pomp)5 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udPronouce udSndDir p\p14 udEmotion proud poncho udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce Pf211 A cloak made of one piece of cloth or other material. It has a hole in the middle for the head. pon cho (pon ) noun, plural ponchos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poncho% pronunciation udSndDir p\p14 udPronouce A body of water surrounded by land. A pond is smaller than a lake. pond (pond) noun, plural ponds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pond) ponder To think about something carefully. They pondered what to do next. pon der (pon r) verb, pondered, pondering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ponder pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce Pf212 udSndDir p\p14 udEmotion light udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce A person who was born in or is a citizen of Poland. Pole (p l) noun, plural Poles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation polecat udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm199 1. A European animal that belongs to the weasel family. The polecat gives off a strong-smelling spray similar to that of a skunk. 2. The skunk of North America. pole cat (p ) noun, plural polecats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir polecat pronunciation pole vault A contest in which a person uses a long pole to leap over a very high bar. pole vault police udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf201 A group of persons given power by a government to keep order and to enforce the law. The word police may be used with a singular or plural verb. The state police patrols the highways. Noun. To keep order in. Guards policed the city streets. Verb. po lice (p ) noun; verb, policed, policing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir police5 pronunciation policeman udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf202 A man who is a member of the police. po man (p n) noun, plural policemen (p SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir policeman pronunciation police officer A member of the police; policeman or policewoman. police officer policewoman udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm200 A woman who is a member of the police. po an (p n) noun, plural policewomen (p SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir policewoman pronunciation policy udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm201 A guiding belief or plan that people use to help them make decisions. What is the school s policy about pets in class? pol cy (pol ) noun, plural policies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir policy pronunciation policy udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf203 A written contract that is an agreement between an insurance company and the person being insured. pol cy (pol ) noun, plural policies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir policy pronunciation polio A short form of the word poliomyelitis. Look up poliomyelitis for more information. po ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir polio pronunciation udPronouce Pm202 udSndDir p\p13 poliomyelitis A disease that can cause paralysis by attacking the spinal cord. It is caused by a virus and affects mainly children. There are two vaccines that help to prevent the disease. This disease is also called polio. po tis (p tis) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poliomyelitis pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udPronouce Pm203 udSndDir p\p13 udEmotion frustrat polish udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm204 1. The smoothness or shine of a surface. The waxed floor had a bright polish. 2. A substance used to give a shine to something. Use plenty of shoe polish on those boots. Noun. To shine. We waxed and polished the oak table. Verb. pol ish (pol ish) noun, plural polishes; verb, polished, polishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir polishW pronunciation Polish The language of Poland. Noun. Of or having to do with Poland, the Poles, or their language. Adjective. Po lish (p lish) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Polish pronunciation lish) udPronouce Pm205 udSndDir p\p13 polite Having good manners; showing consideration for others; courteous. It is polite to say thank you and please. po lite (p ) adjective, politer, politest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir polite pronunciation udPronouce Pf204 udSndDir p\p13 max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta political Of or having to do with politics, politicians, or government. Democracy is one kind of political system. A political party helps people to get elected or appointed to government offices. po cal (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir political pronunciation udPronouce Pm206 udSndDir p\p13 politician udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf205 A person who holds or seeks a government office. pol cian (pol i tish n) noun, plural politicians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir politician pronunciation i tish poinsettia udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf197 A plant with small flowers and large, bright red, pink, or white leaves that look like flower petals. Poinsettias are used for decoration during Christmas. poin a (poin set or poin set ) noun, plural poinsettias.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poinsettia pronunciation (poin set or poin set point udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf198 1. A fine, sharp end. The knife has a point. You write with the point of your pencil. 2. A piece of land with a sharp end sticking out into the water. A lighthouse was built on the point. 3. A dot; mark. We use a point to separate dollars and cents when we write $3.50. 4. A place, position, step, or degree. Tourists visit the points of interest in our town. The chapter ended at an exciting point in the story. 5. A particular time; moment. At that point, everyone left the room. 6. The main part, idea, or purpose. What is the point of that joke? 7. A special quality; trait. Honesty is one of my friend s good points. 8. A score in a game. Our football team is ahead by six points. 9. One of the thirty-two marks that show direction on a compass. Noun. 1. To show where something is by aiming a finger or other thing at it. I pointed at the bicycle I liked best. The road sign points in the direction of town. 2. To aim; direct. I pointed the telescope at the moon. Verb. beside the point. Not related to a subject; not changing a fact or judgment. It is illegal to go through a red light; whether you are driving a car or riding a bicycle is beside the point. to point out. To show; indicate. The teacher read our tests and pointed out our mistakes to us. to the point. Related to the subject; relevant. The mayor s speech was brief and to the point. point (point) noun, plural points; verb, pointed, pointing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir point idiom beside the point. Not related to a subject; not changing a fact or judgment. It is illegal to go through a red light; whether you are driving a car or riding a bicycle is beside the point. to point out. To show; indicate. The teacher read our tests and pointed out our mistakes to us. to the point. Related to the subject; relevant. The mayor s speech was brief and to the point. pronunciation (point) pointer udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm193 1. A long stick or other object for pointing out things. 2. A hunting dog that has a short coat and long ears. A pointer will stand very still and point its body toward any game it senses. 3. A piece of advice; hint. Can you give me some pointers on fishing? point er (poin r) noun, plural pointers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pointer pronunciation (poin :PHYSSIZE point of view A way of looking at or thinking about something. From my point of view, reading a good book is much more interesting than watching television. point of view poise udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm194 1. Calmness and confidence. The child spoke in front of the class with poise. 2. Balance. The acrobat walked across the tightrope with perfect poise. Noun. To be or keep in balance. The dancer poised on one foot. Verb. poise (poiz) noun; verb, poised, poising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poise pronunciation (poiz) poison udEmotion scared udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf199 A drug or other substance that harms or kills by chemical action. Noun. 1. To give poison to. The farmer poisoned the insect pests that damaged the crops. 2. To put poison in. The villain had poisoned the victim s food. 3. To have a bad effect on. The gossip poisoned the minds of others with lies. Verb. poi son (poi n) noun, plural poisons; verb, poisoned, poisoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poison pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared poison ivy A plant that has shiny leaves with three leaflets. It may grow along the ground, as a shrub, or as a vine. It causes a rash that itches if you touch the leaves. poison ivy buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor 4 udEmotion uncomfor poisonous Containing poison; having the effects of a poison. Many household cleaning products are poisonous. poi ous (poi s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poisonous pronunciation udPronouce Pm195 udSndDir p\p13 udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce 1. To push with something pointed; jab. I poked the frog with a stick to make it jump. 2. To stick out quickly; thrust. The woodchuck poked its head out of the burrow. 3. To move slowly. The little children poked along behind us. Verb. A push with something pointed; jab. A friend gave me a poke to wake me up. Noun. poke (p k) verb, poked, poking; noun, plural pokes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation poker udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf200 A metal rod for stirring a fire. pok er (p r) noun, plural pokers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poker pronunciation r)popu poker A card game in which the players bet on cards that they hold. pok er (p r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poker pronunciation udPronouce Pm196 udSndDir p\p13 Poland A country in east-central Europe. Po land (p nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Poland pronunciation udPronouce Pm197 udSndDir p\p13 polar Of or having to do with the North Pole or the South Pole. That explorer has led many polar expeditions. po lar (p r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir polar pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce Pm198 udSndDir p\p13 udEmotion light polar bear A large bear that lives in the Arctic. Polar bears have thick, white fur and are strong swimmers. polar bear :PHYSSIZE udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce A long, thin piece of wood, metal, or other hard material. Another word that sounds like this is poll. pole (p l) noun, plural poles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce 1. Either end of the earth s axis. The North Pole is opposite the South Pole. 2. Either end of a magnet or battery where the force is strongest. Another word that sounds like this is poll. pole (p l) noun, plural poles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation plural enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf194 Of or having to do with a form of a word that names or refers to more than one person or more than one thing. Chairs and are plural nouns. Chair and are singular nouns. Adjective. The form of a word that names or refers to more than one person or more than one thing. The nouns chickens and baskets are in the plural. The nouns chicken and basket are in the singular. Noun. plu ral (pl l) adjective; noun, plural plurals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pluralk pronunciation language note Language Note Most nouns add -s or -es to form what we call regular plurals. Other nouns form irregular plurals: child, children mouse, mice foot, feet ox, oxen goose, geese woman, womennnnnnnn LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce With the addition of. Two plus two is four. Dinner plus dessert costs eight dollars at that restaurant. Preposition. Somewhat higher than. The student got a grade of B plus on the test. Adjective. A sign (+) showing that something is to be added. Noun. plus (plus) preposition; adjective; noun, plural pluses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plusM pronunciation (plus) Pluto The smallest planet in our solar system. It is the planet farthest from the sun. Pluto can be seen from earth only with the aid of a telescope. Plu to (pl ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Pluto pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Pm186 udSndDir p\p12 udEmotion maglass plutonium A silver-colored radioactive metal. Plutonium is a rare chemical element. It is not found in nature but is made in nuclear reactors. plu um (pl m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plutonium pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Pm187 udSndDir p\p12 udEmotion maglass plywood A strong board made of thin layers of wood glued together. ply wood (pl ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plywood pronunciation udPronouce Pm188 udSndDir p\p12 p.m. or P.M. An abbreviation meaning the time of day between noon and midnight. p.m. or P.M. word history Word History P.M. comes from the first letters of the Latin words post meridiem. Post meridiem means after noon. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing pneumonia udEmotion mylist udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm189 A disease in which the lungs become inflamed and fill with thick fluid. Pneumonia is caused by a virus. A person who has pneumonia might cough or have a hard time breathing. pneu nia (n or n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pneumonia pronunciation or n buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist An abbreviation for post office. pocket udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm190 1. A small bag or pouch that is sewn on or into a garment, suitcase, or purse. Pockets are for holding coins, papers, keys, and other small things. 2. A place in the earth that contains ore. The miners drilled into a pocket of iron ore. Noun. Small enough to be carried in the pocket. My grandparents gave me an old pocket watch. Adjective. To put in a pocket. The customer pocketed the coins. Verb. pock et (pok it) noun, plural pockets; adjective; verb, pocketed, pocketing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pocket+ pronunciation pocketbook udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pf195 A bag for carrying money, keys, and other small things; handbag; purse. pock book (pok ) noun, plural pocketbooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pocketbook# pronunciation pocketknife udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce Pm191 A small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle. pock knife (pok ) noun, plural pocketknives. (pok SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pocketknife pronunciation udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce A part of a plant that holds a number of seeds as they grow. A pod splits open along the side when it is ripe. Beans and peas grow in pods. pod (pod) noun, plural pods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pod) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce A form of writing that expresses imaginative thought or strong feeling. A poem is usually written with a rhythmic arrangement of words and often with rhyme. po em (p m) noun, plural poems.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poemQ pronunciation udSndDir p\p13 udPronouce A person who writes poetry. po et (p it) noun, plural poets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation poetic Of or like poetry. Poetic language is chosen for its sound as well as its meaning. po ic (p ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poetic pronunciation udPronouce Pm192 udSndDir p\p13 poetry 1. Poems. I like to read poetry. 2. The art of writing poems. Some writers are skilled in poetry as well as prose. po ry (p ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir poetry pronunciation udPronouce Pf196 udSndDir p\p13 pliers udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pm179 A tool that has a pair of jaws for gripping or bending things. Some pliers can also cut wire. pli ers (pl rz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pliers pronunciation udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce 1. To move in a slow, heavy way. The children plodded through the deep snow. 2. To work in a slow, steady way. I plodded through all my homework. plod (plod) verb, plodded, plodding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plode pronunciation (plod) udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce 1. A secret plan. The outlaws formed a plot to rob the stagecoach. 2. The main story in a novel, play, or movie. That movie has an exciting plot. 3. A small piece of ground. We had our picnic on a grassy plot in the shade. The gardener prepared the plot for vegetables. Noun. 1. To make a secret plan. The army officers plotted to take over the government. 2. To make a chart or map of. The captain will plot the ship s course. Verb. plot (plot) noun, plural plots; verb, plotted, plotting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plotE pronunciation (plot) plover udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pm180 A bird with a short bill and long, pointed wings. Plovers run along shores and beaches in search of food. plo ver (pluv r or pl r) noun, plural plovers.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plover[ pronunciation (pluv r or pl :PHYSSIZE udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce 1. A heavy farm tool for cutting through and turning over soil. A farmer uses a plow to prepare soil for planting seeds. A plow is usually drawn by a tractor or by animals. 2. A device for clearing away or pushing aside matter in its path. A snowplow is a plow for removing snow from roads and sidewalks. Noun. 1. To cut through and turn over with a plow. The farmer plowed the field for planting corn. 2. To move ahead in a steady, strong way, as a plow does. The ship plowed through the waves. Verb. plow (plou) noun, plural plows; verb, plowed, plowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plowG pronunciation (plou) pluck udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf190 1. To pull off; pick. The butcher plucked the feathers from the chicken. I plucked a rose from the rose bush. 2. To pull off hair or feathers from. We plucked the chicken. 3. To pull at and quickly let go. The banjo player plucked the strings quickly. 4. To give a quick, short pull; tug. The child plucked at the grown-up s coat for attention. Verb. 1. A quick, short pull; tug. The musician gave a pluck to the strings of the guitar. 2. Courage. It takes a lot of pluck to stand up to the school bully. Noun. pluck (pluk) verb, plucked, plucking; noun, plural plucks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pluck pronunciation (pluk) udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce 1. A piece of rubber, wood or some other thing used to stop up a hole. Don t forget to pull out the plug to let the water out of the bathtub. 2. A device with prongs, placed on the end of a cord or wire. It is put into an electrical outlet to make a connection with a source of electricity. Noun. 1. To stop up. I plugged the big jug of cider with a stopper. Grease plugged the kitchen drain. 2. To put the electrical plug of a machine, appliance, or cord into an outlet. Plug in the radio. 3. To work in a slow, steady way. We plugged away at the giant jigsaw puzzle until we finally finished it. Verb. plug (plug) noun, plural plugs; verb, plugged, plugging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (plug) udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce A soft, juicy fruit with smooth red or purple skin and a pit. It grows on a tree that has oval leaves and small white or pink flowers. Dried plums are called prunes. Another word that sounds like this is plumb. plum (plum) noun, plural plums.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (plum) plumage udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pm181 The feathers of a bird. The male cardinal has bright red plumage. plum age (pl mij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plumage pronunciation :PHYSSIZE plumb udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf191 To test or measure by means of a marked line with a weight at one end. Plumb the well to see how deep the water is. Verb. A weight at the end of a line marked with units of length. It is used to test whether something is straight up and down, or to measure how deep something is. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is plum. plumb (plum) verb, plumbed, plumbing; noun, plural plumbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plumb pronunciation (plum) plumber enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf192 A person who puts in and repairs water and sewage pipes in buildings. A plumber came to the house to connect the washing machine. plumb er (plum r) noun, plural plumbers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plumber pronunciation (plum word history Word History The word plumber comes from a Latin word meaning someone who works with lead. Water pipes were originally made out of lead. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE plumbing The pipes for bringing water in and taking water and sewage out of a building. The plumbing in that old house leaks. plumb ing (plum ing) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plumbing pronunciation (plum udPronouce Pm182 udSndDir p\p12 plume udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pm183 A large, fluffy feather. Ostriches have long plumes on their tails and wings. plume (pl m) noun, plural plumes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plume pronunciation plump Full and round; nicely fat. That healthy baby has plump, rosy cheeks. plump (plump) adjective, plumper, plumpest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plump pronunciation (plump) udPronouce Pm184 udSndDir p\p12 plunder To steal from; rob. The soldiers plundered the town. Verb. Something stolen. The outlaws hid their plunder in an old shed. Noun. plun der (plun r) verb, plundered, plundering; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plunder pronunciation (plun udPronouce Pm185 udSndDir p\p12 plunge udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf193 1. To put in suddenly. I plunged my hand into the water to try to catch the fish. 2. To dive or fall suddenly. The swimmer plunged into the pool. The kite plunged to the ground. Verb. The act of plunging. The campers enjoy an early morning plunge in the lake. Noun. plunge (plunj) verb, plunged, plunging; noun, plural plunges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plungei pronunciation (plunj) playpen udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pm171 A small pen that folds up easily. It is used for a baby or small child to play in. play pen (pl ) noun, plural playpens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir playpen pronunciation plaything udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pm172 A thing to play with; toy. play thing (pl thing ) noun, plural playthings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plaything pronunciation thing playwright udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf184 A person who writes plays. William Shakespeare was a very famous English playwright. play wright (pl ) noun, plural playwrights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir playwright; pronunciation plaza udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pm173 A public square or open space in a city or town. There is a plaza with benches and a large fountain at the center of town. pla za (pl or plaz ) noun, plural plazas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plaza pronunciation or plaz udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce 1. A sincere request. The Red Cross made a plea for money to aid the victims of the flood. 2. An answer given to a charge in a court of law. The prisoner made a plea of not guilty at the start of the trial. plea (pl ) noun, plural pleas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation plead 1. To make a sincere request; beg. I pleaded with my friend not to swim near the rocks. 2. To give as an excuse. I pleaded illness when they asked me why I was not coming to the party. 3. To speak in defense of someone in a court of law. The lawyer agreed to plead the accused person s case. 4. To give as an answer to a charge in a court of law. The prisoner will plead guilty. plead (pl d) verb, pleaded or pled, pleading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plead pronunciation udPronouce Pm174 udSndDir p\p12 pleasant 1. Giving pleasure. It s a pleasant feeling to lie on a soft bed. 2. Behaving in a pleasing way; friendly. The bus driver was pleasant to all the people who got on. pleas ant (plez nt) adjective, pleasanter, pleasantest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pleasant pronunciation (plez udPronouce Pm175 udSndDir p\p12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta please udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pm176 1. To give pleasure to. My shiny new bicycle pleases me. 2. To want or prefer. The children may buy whatever they please. 3. To be so kind as to. Please give me some more beans. Close the door, please. please (pl z) verb, pleased, pleasing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir please pronunciation pleasing Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable. Our baby-sitter has a pleasing personality. pleas ing (pl zing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pleasing pronunciation zing)C buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce Pm177 udSndDir p\p12 udEmotion comforta pleasure udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf185 1. A feeling of enjoyment or happiness. The circus clowns gave pleasure to the children in the audience. A good nurse takes pleasure in helping others. 2. Something that gives a feeling of enjoyment or happiness. It was a pleasure to see my old classmate again. pleas ure (plezh r) noun, plural pleasures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pleasure pronunciation (plezh pleat udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf186 A flat fold made by doubling cloth upon itself and fastening or pressing it into place. Skirts often have pleats. Noun. To make pleats in. I decided to pleat the skirt I was making. Verb. pleat (pl t) noun, plural pleats; verb, pleated, pleating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pleat pronunciation A past tense and a past participle of plead. The prisoner pled not guilty. Look up plead for more information. pled (pled) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pled) udPronouce udSndDir p\p12 pledge udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pm178 1. A serious promise. The children made a pledge to keep the secret. My parents made a pledge to give money to the hospital. 2. Something given to another person for a time, as part of an agreement. I gave the storekeeper my watch as a pledge that I would come back and pay what I owed. Noun. 1. To promise. The children pledge allegiance to the flag each morning. 2. To give something as a pledge. The borrower pledged a valuable violin for the loan. Verb. pledge (plej) noun, plural pledges; verb, pledged, pledging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pledgeS pronunciation (plej)Pron plentiful In a large amount; more than enough; abundant. We have a plentiful supply of wood for our fireplace. plen ful (plen l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plentiful pronunciation (plen udPronouce Pf187 udSndDir p\p12 plenty A large amount; more than enough of something. There is plenty of milk left. plen ty (plen ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plenty pronunciation (plen udPronouce Pf188 udSndDir p\p12 plesiosaur udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf189 A huge dinosaur with a long neck and legs shaped like paddles. It lived in the sea millions of years ago. This dinosaur is also called plesiosaurus. ple saur (pl ) noun, plural plesiosaurs.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plesiosaur pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass plasma udEmotion maglass udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm165 The clear, yellow liquid that forms the watery part of blood. Blood cells, salts, antibodies, and other things carried by the blood are suspended in the plasma. plas ma (plaz ) noun, plural plasmas.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plasma pronunciation (plaz max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass plaster udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm166 A mixture of lime, sand, and water that becomes hard when dry. Plaster is used for covering walls and ceilings. Artists sometimes use plaster to make statues and molds. Noun. 1. To cover with plaster. We plastered the ceiling to repair the damage done by the leak. 2. To cover thoroughly. The workers plastered the sides of buildings with posters advertising the circus. Verb. plas ter (plas r) noun; verb, plastered, plastering... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plaster pronunciation (plas plastic udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf176 Any of a number of artificially made substances that can be molded and shaped into materials or objects. Dishes, furniture, food wrappers, raincoats, film, false teeth, and eyeglasses can all be made of plastic. Noun. 1. Capable of being molded and shaped. Wax is a plastic material when it is heated. 2. Made of plastic. The radio has a plastic case. The plastic seats in this car are made to look like leather. Adjective. plas tic (plas tik) noun, plural plastics; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plastic pronunciation (plas :PHYSSIZE plastic cups plate udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm167 1. A flat or shallow dish. Food is served or eaten from plates. 2. A flat, thin piece of metal. Modern warships are covered with plates of steel. A knight s armor was made of metal plates. 3. A piece of metal on which something is or can be engraved. In printing, the words or pictures to be printed are copied onto metal plates that fit into a printing press. 4. Home plate in a baseball game. 5. One of the very large parts of the earth s crust on which the continents and oceans rest. These plates move very slowly over millions of years and sometimes cause earthquakes. Noun. To cover with a coat of silver, gold, or other metal. The jeweler plated the steel box with gold. Verb. plate (pl t) noun, plural plates; verb, plated, plating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plate pronunciation plateau udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf177 An area of flat land that is raised above the surrounding country. pla teau (pla t ) noun, plural plateaus. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plateau pronunciation (pla t platform udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf178 1. A raised, flat surface. The speaker stood on a platform. We waited on the platform for the train. 2. A statement of the principles or beliefs of a group. The political party adopted a platform that called for lowering the voting age. plat form (plat ) noun, plural platforms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir platform pronunciation (plat platinum A soft, heavy metal that looks like silver. Platinum does not tarnish. It is used in jewelry and alloys. Platinum is a chemical element. plat num (plat m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir platinum pronunciation (plat max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Pf179 udSndDir p\p11 udEmotion maglass platoon udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm168 A military unit that includes two or more squads. A platoon is usually commanded by a lieutenant. pla toon (pl ) noun, plural platoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir platoon pronunciation platter udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf180 A large, shallow dish. It is used for serving food. plat ter (plat r) noun, plural platters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir platter pronunciation (plat platypus udEmotion giggle udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm169 An animal that has a wide flat bill, webbed feet, and soft brown fur. The platypus is one of the only mammals that lay eggs. It lives near streams in Australia. plat pus (plat s) noun, plural platypuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir platypus pronunciation (plat max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce 1. Activity that is done for fun or pleasure; sport. Many children were at play in the playground. 2. A move or turn in a game. The quarterback made a great play. It is your play next. 3. A story that is written to be acted out on stage. We saw a play about the American Revolution. 4. Action or operation. The engine was in full play. 5. A quick flickering movement. The painter tried to capture the play of light on the water. Noun. 1. To do something for fun or pleasure. The children played all morning in the backyard. 2. To be in or have a game. Let s play tag. Some members of the basketball team never got a chance to play. 3. To compete against in a game. Our team played the champions in a chess tournament. 4. To act carelessly with something. Don t play with matches. 5. To act the part of. The star of the movie played an old sailor. 6. To make or cause to make music or other sounds. I m learning how to play the piano. Let s play a record on the phonograph. 7. To act or behave. An honest person plays fair with everyone. Verb. play (pl ) noun, plural plays; verb, played, playing.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation player udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm170 1. A person who plays in a sport or game. My cousins are all good tennis players. 2. A person who performs. That restaurant has a piano player every night. 3. A machine that produces music or other sounds. The neighbors complained that our record player was too loud. play er (pl r) noun, plural players. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir player pronunciation r)rse. playful 1. Wanting or liking to play; lively. The playful kitten chased the leaf. 2. Meant to amuse or tease; humorous. The speaker made some playful remarks before discussing serious matters. play ful (pl l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir playful pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce Pf181 udSndDir p\p12 udEmotion enthusia playground udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf182 An outdoor area for children to play in. Playgrounds often have slides, swings, and sandboxes. play ground (pl ground ) noun, plural playgrounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir playground+ pronunciation ground :PHYSSIZE playing card A card used in playing games. The most common group of playing cards has fifty-two cards and is divided into four suits called clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades. playing card playmate udSndDir p\p12 udPronouce Pf183 A child who plays with another child. play mate (pl ) noun, plural playmates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir playmate pronunciation plague udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf168 1. A very serious disease that spreads quickly among the people in an area. A plague often causes death. 2. Anything that causes great misfortune. The trees were destroyed by a plague of caterpillars. Noun. To trouble or annoy. Mosquitoes started to plague the hikers. Verb. plague (pl g) noun, plural plagues; verb, plagued, plaguing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plaguec pronunciation plaid udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm159 A pattern of stripes of different colors and widths crossing each other. Cloth with a pattern of plaid is used to make clothing, blankets, and other things. plaid (plad) noun, plural plaids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plaid pronunciation (plad) :PHYSSIZE The kilts are plaid. plain udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf169 1. Clearly seen, heard, or understood. As the airplane descended for a landing, the people and houses on the ground came into plain view. My friends made it plain that they did not agree with me. 2. Straightforward; direct; frank. I will be plain with you and tell you the truth. 3. Without decoration. You can wear your plain black dress with a silver necklace. 4. Not rich or highly seasoned. When I was sick I could eat only plain foods. 5. Common or ordinary. Plain people as well as famous people have a right to vote. 6. Not beautiful. That child has a plain but sweet face. Adjective. An area of flat or almost flat land. Buffaloes used to roam the Western plains. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is plane. plain (pl n) adjective, plainer, plainest; noun, plural plains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plain pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce 1. A way of doing something that has been thought out ahead of time. Our plan for climbing the mountain is to zigzag up the south slope. 2. Something that a person intends to do. I have no plans for this weekend. 3. A drawing that shows how the parts of something are arranged. We looked at a plan of the museum to find out where the dinosaur bones were. Noun. 1. To think out a way of doing something ahead of time. We planned the dinner so that there would be plenty of food for everyone. 2. To have an intention; intend. I plan to go to college someday. 3. To make a drawing of. The town hired a famous architect to plan the new school. Verb. plan (plan) noun, plural plans; verb, planned, planning.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plank pronunciation (plan)3 H :PHYSSIZE planning a trip plane udSndDir p\p11 udSndEffect plane1.wav udPronouce Pm160 1. A level or grade. The book was on such a high plane that I couldn t understand it. 2. An aircraft that has an engine and wings that are not movable; airplane. Look up airplane for more information. Noun. Level or flat. This highway has a plane surface. Adjective. Another word that sounds like this is plain. plane (pl n) noun, plural planes; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plane pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE plane udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf170 A hand tool with a sharp blade that sticks out from the bottom. A plane is used for smoothing wood. Noun. To smooth with a plane. The carpenter planed the door down a little so it would fit the door opening exactly. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is plain. plane (pl n) noun, plural planes; verb, planed, planing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plane pronunciation planet enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm161 One of nine large heavenly bodies that orbit the sun. The planets in our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. plan et (plan it) noun, plural planets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir planet pronunciation (plan word history Word History The word planet goes back to a Greek word meaning wandering star. People noticed that most stars held the same positions night after night, but that the planets shifted their positions and wandered among the other stars. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE planetarium udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf171 A building in which there is a device that shows the movements of the sun, moon, planets, and stars by projecting their images on a curved ceiling. plan um (plan m) noun, plural planetariums or planetaria (plan SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir planetarium pronunciation (plan plank udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf172 A long, flat piece of sawed wood that is thicker than a board. plank (plangk) noun, plural planks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plank pronunciation (plangk) plankton Very small plants and animals that float in seas and lakes. Many fish and whales feed on plankton. plank ton (plangk n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plankton pronunciation (plangk udPronouce Pf173 udSndDir p\p11 plant udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm162 1. A living thing that, unlike animals, stays in one place, makes its own food, and has rigid cell walls. Shrubs, trees, mosses, and most algae are plants. 2. A building or group of buildings containing equipment used in making something. A power plant produces electricity. Noun. 1. To set or place in the ground so that it will take root and grow. We planted our tomato seeds in May. 2. To place or set firmly in position. The donkey planted its feet on the ground and refused to move. Verb. plant (plant) noun, plural plants; verb, planted, planting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plant pronunciation (plant) plantain udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf174 A kind of banana. Plantains contain a lot of starch. They are cooked before being eaten. plan tain (plan n) noun, plural plantains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plantain+ pronunciation (plan n)onun plantation udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm163 A large estate or farm worked by laborers who live there. Before the Civil War, cotton, tobacco, and rice were grown on plantations in the South. plan tion (plan t n) noun, plural plantations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plantation} pronunciation (plan t planter udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm164 1. A person or machine that plants seeds. 2. A person who owns or manages a plantation. 3. A container for plants. plant er (plan r) noun, plural planters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir planter pronunciation (plan plaque udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf175 1. A flat piece of wood or metal that is decorated and hung on a wall. 2. A sticky film of bacteria, food, and saliva that forms on the teeth. plaque (plak) noun, plural plaques. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir plaqueQ pronunciation (plak)leasr]Z udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce 1. A hole in the ground that is natural or dug. The workers dug a deep pit in the backyard for the pool. 2. A sunken or indented area on a surface. Acne sometimes leaves scars that are pits on the skin. Noun. 1. To make pits in; mark with sunken areas. Pebbles thrown against the window pitted the glass. Craters pit the surface of the moon. 2. To set against each other in a contest. The World Series pits the two champion baseball teams against each other. Verb. pit (pit) noun, plural pits; verb, pitted, pitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pit) udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce The single hard seed that is in some fruits. Peaches and plums have pits. Noun. To remove a pit from. We pitted the cherries before serving them for dessert. Verb. pit (pit) noun, plural pits; verb, pitted, pitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pit) pitch udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm152 1. To throw or toss. We spent the afternoon trying to pitch horseshoes around a stake. 2. To set up. The campers pitched their tents. 3. To fall or plunge forward. The ship pitched and rolled in the rough seas. Verb. 1. A throw of the ball from the pitcher to a batter in baseball. The batter struck out on three pitches. 2. A high point or degree. We worked ourselves up to a pitch of excitement just before the big festival. 3. The highness or lowness of a sound in music. The music director hummed the pitch for the chorus before each song. 4. A slope. The roof of the ski lodge had a steep pitch. Noun. pitch (pich) verb, pitched, pitching; noun, plural pitches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pitch pronunciation (pich) pitch A dark, sticky substance that is made from tar. Pitch is used to make the roof of houses waterproof and to pave streets. pitch (pich) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pitch pronunciation (pich) udPronouce Pf164 udSndDir p\p11 pitcher udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm153 A container with a handle and a lip or spout. A pitcher is used for holding and pouring milk, water, and other liquids. pitch er (pich r) noun, plural pitchers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pitcher pronunciation (pich pitcher udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm154 A baseball player who throws the ball to the batter. The pitcher stands near the middle of the diamond facing home plate. pitch er (pich r) noun, plural pitchers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pitcher pronunciation (pich pitchfork udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm155 A tool that looks like a large fork. It is used to lift and throw hay. pitch fork (pich ) noun, plural pitchforks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pitchfork pronunciation (pich 1. The soft tissue that is in the center of the stems of certain plants. The pith is important in storing food. 2. Any soft tissue that is like this. The pith of an orange is the soft white part that is inside the rind. pith (pith) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pith)a udPronouce udSndDir p\p11 pitiful 1. Arousing sorrow and sympathy. The lost puppy looked so pitiful that we took it home and kept it as a pet. 2. Arousing scorn or contempt. That s a pitiful excuse. pit ful (pit l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pitiful pronunciation udPronouce Pf165 udSndDir p\p11 udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce 1. A feeling of sorrow and sympathy for the troubles of another. We felt pity for the family who lost everything when their house burned down. 2. A cause for regret. What a pity you have a cold and can t come to the party. Noun. To feel sorrow and sympathy for. We pity the people who lost their homes in the flood. Verb. pit y (pit ) noun, plural pities; verb, pitied, pitying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation pivot udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm156 A fixed point, shaft, or pin that something else turns on. The hands of a clock turn on a pivot. Noun. To turn on a pivot or as if on a pivot. The gun on that tank can pivot and fire in any direction. The basketball player pivoted and passed the ball to another player. Verb. piv ot (piv t) noun, plural pivots; verb, pivoted, pivoting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pivot pronunciation pixel udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pm157 The very small shape that is used in combinations to form numbers, letters, and pictures on a computer s monitor. pix el (pik l) noun, plural pixels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pixel pronunciation pizza udEmotion enthusia udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf166 An Italian pie that is made of a flat crust covered with tomato sauce and cheese. Sometimes extra ingredients such as sausage, peppers, and mushrooms are added before the pizza is baked. piz za (p ) noun, plural pizzas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pizza pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia An abbreviation for plural. place udSndDir p\p11 udPronouce Pf167 1. A part of space; location; area. We visited many interesting places on our trip. The place where I hit my elbow is still sore. 2. A home. My parents have rented a place in the country. 3. A passage in a book or other writing. I marked my place in the book. 4. A space or seat for a person. Would you save my place? 5. A position in an order or series; rank. My poem won third place in the contest. 6. A proper or usual position. When we finished cleaning, everything was in its place. 7. Duty or business. It is not your place to criticize their work. Noun. 1. To put or be in a particular spot or location. Place the napkin beside the plate. My friend placed third in the swimming race. 2. To identify by connecting with the correct time and location. I know I ve seen you, but I can t place you. Verb. to take place. To happen. The band concert took place in the park. place (pl s) noun, plural places; verb, placed, placing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir place idiom to take place. To happen. The band concert took place in the park.{ pronunciation placid Calm and peaceful. There was no wind, so the lake was placid. The placid child was seldom excited or disturbed. plac id (plas id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir placid pronunciation (plas udPronouce Pm158 udSndDir p\p11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce 1. A light red color. It is made by mixing red and white. 2. A garden plant that has pink, red, white, or sometimes yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. Noun. Having the color pink. Adjective. pink (pingk) noun, plural pinks; adjective, pinker, pinkest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pingk) :PHYSSIZE A pink flamingo. pinkeye A disease of the eye that causes the covering on the eyeball and on the inside of the eyelid to become red and sore. pink eye (pingk ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pinkeye pronunciation (pingk buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Pm145 udSndDir p\p10 udEmotion uncomfor pinpoint To locate or fix exactly. The rescue team used a helicopter to pinpoint the place where the airplane had crashed. pin point (pin point ) verb, pinpointed, pinpointing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pinpoint pronunciation point udPronouce Pf158 udSndDir p\p10 udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce A unit of measurement. It is equal to half a quart. pint (p nt) noun, plural pints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation pinto udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm146 A horse or pony that has spots or patches of two or more colors. pin to (pin ) noun, plural pintos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pinto pronunciation :PHYSSIZE pinwheel udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm147 A toy made of colored paper or plastic that is pinned to a stick. It spins when the wind blows it. pin wheel (pin or pin ) noun, plural pinwheels.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pinwheelk pronunciation or pin pioneer udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm148 1. A person who is among the first to explore and settle a region. Pioneers settled the American West. 2. A person who is among the first to develop an area of thought or research. The Wright brothers were pioneers in aviation. Noun. To be among the first to explore for others. American scientists pioneered in sending human beings to the moon. Verb. pi neer (p ) noun, plural pioneers; verb, pioneered, pioneering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pioneer pronunciation pious 1. Very religious; devout. The pious couple went to church every day. 2. Of or relating to religious devotion. They studied the pious writings of religious leaders. pi ous (p s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pious pronunciation udPronouce Pf159 udSndDir p\p10 udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce 1. A tube of metal, glass, or other material used for carrying a gas or liquid. The water in our house flows through copper pipes. 2. A tube with a bowl of wood or clay at one end that is used for smoking tobacco. 3. A musical instrument that is in the shape of a tube. A person plays a pipe by blowing into it at one end. Noun. 1. To carry by means of a pipe or pipes. The farmer piped water to the fields. 2. To play on a pipe. The band piped a tune during the parade. Verb. pipe (p p) noun, plural pipes; verb, piped, piping.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pipeQ pronunciation pipeline udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm149 A line of pipes for carrying a liquid or gas over a long distance. There is a pipeline that carries oil across Alaska. pipe line (p ) noun, plural pipelines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pipelinee pronunciation piracy udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf160 The robbing of ships at sea. pi cy (p ) noun, plural piracies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir piracy pronunciation pirate udEmotion scared udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf161 A person who robs ships at sea. pi rate (p rit) noun, plural pirates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pirate pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared pistachio udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf162 A small, green nut. It has a tan shell that sometimes is dyed red. pis o (pi stash ) noun, plural pistachios. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pistachio pronunciation (pi stash pistil udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf163 The tiny stalk in the center of a flower. The pistil is the female part of a flower. Seeds develop in the pistil. Another word that sounds like this is pistol. pis til (pis l) noun, plural pistils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pistil pronunciation pistol udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm150 A small gun that is held and fired with one hand. Another word that sounds like this is pistil. pis tol (pis l) noun, plural pistols. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pistolM pronunciation piston udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm151 A cylinder that fits closely inside a tube or hollow cylinder where it moves back and forth. The movement of the pistons in an automobile engine turns the car wheels. pis ton (pis n) noun, plural pistons.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pistonq pronunciation udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce A heavy, upright post that is driven into the ground to support a bridge or pier. pile (p l) noun, plural piles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation The soft, thick fibers on the surface of a rug or a piece of cloth. Pile is often made of loops of yarn. pile (p l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir p\p10 pilgrim enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf153 1. A person who travels to a sacred place for a religious purpose. For centuries, Christian pilgrims have been going to Palestine to pray and worship in the places where Jesus lived. 2. Pilgrim. One of a group of English settlers who founded the colony of Plymouth in New England in 1620. pil grim (pil m) noun, plural pilgrims. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pilgrim pronunciation word history Word History The word pilgrim comes from a Latin word that means foreigner. Pilgrims often travel far from home, to places where they are foreigners. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce A small tablet of medicine. A pill is made either to be swallowed or chewed. pill (pil) noun, plural pills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pil) pillar udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm139 A column that is used as support for a building or that stands alone as a monument. The roof of the porch is supported by pillars. pil lar (pil r) noun, plural pillars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pillarM pronunciation :PHYSSIZE pillory udEmotion light udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm140 A frame of wood with holes for a person s head and hands. A pillory used to be set up in a public place, and people were put in it as a punishment. pil ry (pil ) noun, plural pillories.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pillory pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt pillow udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf154 A bag or case that is filled with feathers or other soft material. Pillows are used to support the head when resting or sleeping. pil low (pil ) noun, plural pillows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pillowK pronunciation pillowcase udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm141 A cloth case open at one end, used to cover a pillow. pil case (pil ) noun, plural pillowcases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pillowcase pronunciation pilot udSndDir p\p10 udSndEffect pilot.wav udPronouce Pm142 1. A person who operates an aircraft or spacecraft. 2. A person who steers large ships into and out of a harbor or through dangerous waters. Noun. To act as a pilot. The captain piloted the airplane safely through the dangerous thunderstorm. Verb. pi lot (p t) noun, plural pilots; verb, piloted, piloting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pilot pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow p :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE pimple udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf155 A small, red bump on the skin. Pimples are often painful and filled with pus. pim ple (pim l) noun, plural pimples. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pimple; pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce 1. A short piece of wire with a pointed end, used for holding things together. Some pins are stiff and straight. Others are U-shaped, like pins for the hair. Others can be closed, with the pointed end covered, like safety pins. 2. An ornament or badge that has a clasp for attaching it to clothing. I wore a pin in the shape of a butterfly on my collar. 3. A short, slender, round piece of wood or other hard material. A pin fits into a hole in each of two parts of something, so that the parts are held together. The doctors put a metal pin into the badly broken bone. 4. One of ten pieces of wood shaped like bottles that are used in bowling. Noun. 1. To hold together or attach with a pin or pins. My dress was too long, so I pinned the hem up. 2. To hold fast in one position. In wrestling, you try to pin your opponent to the mat. Verb. on pins and needles. Very nervous or anxious. I was on pins and needles until I found out I had gotten the job I wanted. pin (pin) noun, plural pins; verb, pinned, pinning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom on pins and needles. Very nervous or anxious. I was on pins and needles until I found out I had gotten the job I wanted._ pronunciation (pin) pinch udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm143 1. To squeeze between the finger and thumb or between other surfaces. Somebody sneaked up behind me and pinched my arm. I pinched my finger in the drawer when I closed it. 2. To make thin or wrinkled. The child s face was pinched from the cold weather. Verb. 1. A sharp squeeze. My friend gave me a pinch to keep me awake during the movie. 2. An amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger. The recipe said to add a pinch of salt. 3. A time of need or emergency. I can lend you money if you are in a pinch. Noun. pinch (pinch) verb, pinched, pinching; noun, plural pinches.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pinch pronunciation (pinch) pincushion udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pm144 A small, firm cushion into which needles and pins are stuck when they are not being used. pin ion (pin n) noun, plural pincushions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pincushionC pronunciation udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce An evergreen tree that has cones and leaves that look like needles. The wood from the pine is used in building and in making turpentine. pine (p n) noun, plural pines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pine; pronunciation pineapple udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf156 A large, oval fruit. The outside of a pineapple is hard and prickly, but the yellow meat inside is sweet and juicy. Pineapples grow on a tropical plant that has long, stiff leaves. pine ple (p l) noun, plural pineapples. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pineapple pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Ping-Pong The trademark for the game of table tennis. Look up table tennis for more information. Ping-Pong (ping ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Ping-Pong pronunciation (ping udPronouce Pf157 udSndDir p\p10 picnic udSndDir udPronouce Pf146 A party or trip for which food is taken along and eaten outside. We made sandwiches and lemonade for a picnic on the beach. Noun. To go on or have a picnic. We picnicked in the park. Verb. pic nic (pik nik) noun, plural picnics; verb, picnicked, picnicking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir picnic pronunciation picture udSndDir udPronouce Pm135 1. A painting, drawing, or photograph that represents a person or thing. I knew how my cousins would look because I had seen a picture of them. 2. An image that is seen on a television, motion-picture, or computer screen. This television set s picture is not very clear. 3. A description in words. A student from Germany visited our class and gave us a very good picture of life in that country. 4. A likeness or perfect example. That child is the picture of health. 5. A motion picture; movie. Noun. 1. To draw or paint a picture of. The artist pictured an old couple sitting on a bench. 2. To give a description of. The writer pictured the horrors of war. 3. To imagine. It is hard for me to picture what our town will be like in ten years. Verb. pic ture (pik r) noun, plural pictures; verb, pictured, picturing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir picture pronunciation picturesque Being a good subject for a picture; pleasant or interesting to look at or imagine. A cottage by the sea is picturesque. pic esque (pik resk ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir picturesque pronunciation resk udPronouce Pf147 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A pastry shell that is filled with fruit, meat, or other foods. Pies are baked in an oven and can be eaten for dessert or for a main course. Another word that sounds like this is pi. pie (p ) noun, plural pies.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE piece udSndDir udPronouce Pm136 1. A part that has been broken, cut, or torn from something; fragment. There are pieces of broken glass all over the floor. 2. One of a group or set of similar things. We re missing two chess pieces. 3. A work of art, music, or literature. I m learning a new piece of music for the piano. 4. An example or instance. What a piece of luck! 5. A coin. A dime is a ten-cent piece. Noun. To join the parts or pieces of. It was hard to piece the jigsaw puzzle together. The police were able to piece together the evidence and solve the crime. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is peace. piece (p s) noun, plural pieces; verb, pieced, piecing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir piece pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A structure built out over the water. It is used as a landing place for boats or ships. 2. A pillar or other kind of support that is used to hold up a bridge. Modern bridges have steel piers to support them. Another word that sounds like this is peer. pier (p r) noun, plural piers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE A crate on a pier. pierce udSndDir udPronouce Pf148 1. To make a hole through. A nail pierced the tire of my bicycle. 2. To pass through; penetrate. A shrill cry pierced the stillness of the night. pierce (p rs) verb, pierced, piercing.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pierceg pronunciation rs)s. udSndDir udSndEffect pig.wav udPronouce 1. An animal that has a stout body, short legs with hooves, a short snout, and a short, curly tail; a young hog. Some pigs are raised for their meat, which is called pork. 2. A person who is messy or greedy. pig (pig) noun, plural pigs.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pig) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE pigeon udSndDir udSndEffect pigeon.wav udPronouce Pf149 A bird that has a plump body, a small head, and thick, soft feathers; dove. Pigeons live in the wild, but are also found in nearly every city of the world. pi geon (pij n) noun, plural pigeons.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pigeon} pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE piggyback udSndDir udPronouce Pm137 On the back or shoulders. Those children love it when grown-ups give them piggyback rides. Adjective. On the back or shoulders. The guide had to carry the injured climber piggyback. Adverb. pig back (pig adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir piggyback pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The child is riding piggyback. pigment udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Pm138 1. A substance that is used for coloring. A pigment is often a powder that is mixed with a liquid to make a paint or dye. 2. A substance in a plant or in animal tissue that gives it color. Chlorophyll is the green pigment in leaves. pig ment (pig nt) noun, plural pigments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pigment pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist pigpen udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf150 1. An enclosed place where pigs are kept; sty. This place is also called a pigsty. pig pen (pig ) noun, plural pigpens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pigpen pronunciation pigsty udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf151 An enclosed place where pigs are kept; pigpen. pig sty (pig ) noun, plural pigsties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pigsty pronunciation pigtail udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce Pf152 A braid or fastened bunch of hair hanging from the head. I used to wear my hair in two pigtails. pig tail (pig ) noun, plural pigtails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pigtail pronunciation udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce A large freshwater fish that has a long, thin body, a large mouth, and sharp teeth. pike (p k) noun, plural pikes or pike. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir p\p10 udPronouce 1. A number of things lying one on top of the other; heap. There is a pile of newspapers on the floor. 2. A large amount. I have to finish a pile of homework. Noun. 1. To form or put into a heap or mass. Pile the dirty dishes in the sink. 2. To cover with a large amount. The carpenters piled their table with lumber and tools. Verb. pile (p l) noun, plural piles; verb, piled, piling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation physical fitness A state of good health that comes from exercising often and eating nutritious food. physical fit ness (fit nis). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir physical fitness pronunciation nis). udPronouce Pm126 udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud physician udSndDir udPronouce Pf142 A person who is trained and licensed to treat sickness or injury; doctor. phy cian (f zish n) noun, plural physicians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir physician pronunciation zish physicist udSndDir udPronouce Pm127 A person who works or specializes in physics. phys cist (fiz sist) noun, plural physicists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir physicist pronunciation sist) physics The science that deals with matter and energy and the laws governing them. Physics includes the study of motion, light, heat, sound, and electricity and force. The word physics is used with a singular verb. phys ics (fiz iks) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir physics pronunciation udPronouce Pf143 udSndDir udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce The symbol . It represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is equal to about 3.1416. Another word that sounds like this is pie. pi (p ) noun, plural pis. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle pianist udSndDir udSndEffect pianist.wav udPronouce Pm128 A person who plays the piano. pi ist (p ist or pyan ist or p nist) noun, plural pianists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pianist pronunciation ist or pyan ist or p nist) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE piano udSndDir udPronouce Pf144 A musical instrument. A piano usually is a wooden box shaped like a rectangle or harp and has a keyboard. The keys control little hammers inside the box that strike metal strings to produce tones. pi or pyan ) noun, plural pianos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir piano pronunciation or pyan :PHYSSIZE piccolo udSndDir udPronouce Pf145 A small flute. The piccolo has a higher pitch than an ordinary flute. pic lo (pik ) noun, plural piccolos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir piccolo pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take from a number offered; select or choose. Pick a card from the deck. 2. To gather with the fingers. We picked blueberries for a pie. 3. To remove with the fingers or something pointed. Our dog loves to pick the meat off a bone. 4. To pull at and let go; pluck. The folk singer picked the strings of a guitar. 5. To cause on purpose. The bully picked a fight with me after school. 6. To steal the contents of. The thief picked the subway rider s pocket. 7. To open with a wire or something pointed instead of a key. The burglar picked the lock on the door. 8. To eat in small amounts. The children picked at their food. Verb. 1. The best one or ones. That puppy is the pick of the litter. 2. An act of choosing; selection. Take your pick of the books on the table. 3. A small, thin piece of plastic or other material. It is used to pluck the strings of a guitar or similar instrument. Noun. to pick on. To treat or tease someone smaller or weaker in a mean way. Older children sometimes pick on younger children. to pick out. To choose. The parents picked out a name for their new baby. to pick up. 1. To take and lift up. We picked up pebbles and shells on the beach. 2. To get without much planning or by chance. I pick up extra money by doing odd jobs. 3. To stop for and take on. The bus picked up two passengers. 4. To manage to receive or record. Sometimes my radio picks up police conversations. 5. To get better; improve. Business is picking up. 6. To learn. My cousin picked up Italian after a few months in Italy. pick (pik) verb, picked, picking; noun, plural picks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to pick on. To treat or tease someone smaller or weaker in a mean way. Older children sometimes pick on younger children. to pick out. To choose. The parents picked out a name for their new baby. to pick up. 1. To take and lift up. We picked up pebbles and shells on the beach. 2. To get without much planning or by chance. I pick up extra money by doing odd jobs. 3. To stop for and take on. The bus picked up two passengers. 4. To manage to receive or record. Sometimes my radio picks up police conversations. 5. To get better; improve. Business is picking up. 6. To learn. My cousin picked up Italian after a few months in Italy. pronunciation (pik) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tool with a wooden handle and a metal head that is pointed at one end or both. A pick is used for breaking rocks and loosening dirt. It is also called a pickax. 2. A pointed tool. An ice pick can be used to break up ice. pick (pik) noun, plural picks.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pik) pickax udSndDir udPronouce Pm129 A pick, especially one with a head that has a point at one end and a blade like that of a chisel at the other end. Look up pick for more information. This word is also spelled pickaxe. pick ax or pick axe (pik ) noun, plural pickaxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pickax pronunciation )cine pickerel udSndDir udPronouce Pm130 A freshwater fish that has a thin body and a pointed head. Pickerels are members of the pike family. They live in North America and are used for food. pick el (pik l) noun, plural pickerel or pickerels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pickerel pronunciation :PHYSSIZE picket udSndDir udPronouce Pm131 1. A pointed stake that is driven into the ground to hold something in place or to be part of a fence. 2. A person who stands or walks outside a place to protest or demand something. The pickets outside the store carried signs asking customers to support an employees strike by not shopping there. Noun. To stand in front of or walk about as a picket. The workers picketed the steel factory to demand better pay. Verb. pick et (pik it) noun, plural pickets; verb, picketed, picketing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir picket pronunciation it)o pickle udSndDir udPronouce Pm132 Any food that has been preserved and flavored in salt water or vinegar. Cucumbers are often prepared in this way. Noun. To preserve in salt water or vinegar. My grandparents pickle beets every year. Verb. pick le (pik l) noun, plural pickles; verb, pickled, pickling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pickle pronunciation pickpocket udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Pm133 A person who steals from other people s pockets or purses. pick et (pik it) noun, plural pickpockets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pickpocket# pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE pickup udSndDir udPronouce Pm134 1. The act of getting hold of and lifting or taking something. The shortstop made a good pickup of the batted ball. There is a pickup of mail this afternoon. 2. A small truck with an open back that is used for carrying light loads. pick up (pik ) noun, plural pickups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pickup pronunciation Philippines A country that is a group of islands in southeastern Asia. Phil pines (fil or fil ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Philippines pronunciation or fil udPronouce Pf132 udSndDir philodendron udSndDir udPronouce Pm120 A vine that grows in the tropical Americas. There are many different kinds of philodendrons, and they are often grown indoors. phil dron (fil n) noun, plural philodendrons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir philodendrons pronunciation philosopher udSndDir udPronouce Pf133 A person who studies or specializes in philosophy. Philosophers often try to answer basic questions about reality, matter, knowledge, or life. phi pher (f r) noun, plural philosophers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir philosopher pronunciation philosophy udSndDir udPronouce Pf134 1. The study of the basic nature of reality, matter, knowledge, and life. 2. A person s principles and beliefs. My parents philosophy is to be kind to others. phi phy (f ) noun, plural philosophies.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir philosophy pronunciation phlox udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Pf135 A plant that has groups of small white, pink, red, purple, or blue flowers. phlox (floks) noun, plural phloxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir phlox pronunciation (floks) :PHYSSIZE max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist phone udSndDir udSndEffect phone.wav udPronouce Pm121 A telephone. Noun. To call on the telephone. Will you please phone me tomorrow? Verb. phone (f n) noun, plural phones; verb, phoned, phoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir phone pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE phonetic Having to do with or representing speech sounds. We use the phonetic symbol to show how to pronounce the sound of the letter fork. pho ic (f ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir phonetic pronunciation udPronouce Pm122 udSndDir phonograph udSndDir udPronouce Pm123 An instrument that reproduces sound from records. The needle of a phonograph picks up the sounds that have been recorded in the grooves of a record as the record turns. It plays them through loudspeakers so they can be heard. pho graph (f graf ) noun, plural phonographs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir phonograph pronunciation graf phosphorus A substance that looks like white or yellow wax. Phosphorus glows in the dark. Plants and animals need phosphorus. Phosphorus is a chemical element. phos rus (fos s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir phosphorus pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Pf136 udSndDir udEmotion maglass photo udSndDir udPronouce Pf137 A short form of the word photograph. Look up photograph for more information. pho to (f ) noun, plural photos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir photo pronunciation photograph udSndDir udPronouce Pf138 A picture that is made by using a camera. Noun. To take a picture of with a camera. We photographed the beautiful sunset from the balcony. Verb. pho graph (f graf ) noun, plural photographs; verb, photographed, photographing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir photograph pronunciation graf photographer udSndDir udPronouce Pf139 A person who takes photographs for fun or as a job. pho pher (f r) noun, plural photographers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir photographer5 pronunciation photography The art of using a camera to take pictures, of developing film, and of printing photographs. pho phy (f ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir photography pronunciation udPronouce Pf140 udSndDir photosynthesis The process by which green plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make their own food. pho sis (f sis) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir photosynthesis pronunciation sis) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce Pf141 udSndDir udEmotion light phrase udSndDir udPronouce Pm124 1. A group of words that expresses a thought but does not contain both a subject and a predicate. In the sentence We walked to town, to town is a phrase. 2. A short expression. Lower taxes! was the phrase that the marchers chanted. Noun. To express in chosen words. The teacher phrased the questions very carefully. Verb. phrase (fr z) noun, plural phrases; verb, phrased, phrasing.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir phrase pronunciation physical udSndDir udPronouce Pm125 1. Having to do with the body. An elephant has great physical strength. 2. Having to do with matter and energy. Chemistry and physics are physical sciences. 3. Having to do with nature or natural objects. The map shows mountains, lakes, and other physical features of the country. phys cal (fiz l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir physical3 pronunciation petrify udSndDir udPronouce Pf124 1. To turn into stone. Petrified wood forms when water seeps through the dead wood of fallen trees and leaves minerals inside the wood cells. The minerals eventually take the place of the wood cells when they decay. 2. To make helpless with fear. The sudden bolt of lightning petrified us. pet fy (pet ) verb, petrified, petrifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir petrify pronunciation petroleum An oily liquid that is found beneath the surface of the earth. Petroleum is made into gasoline, kerosene, oil for heating buildings, and many other products. pe um (pi tr m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Pf125 petroleum pronunciation (pi tr word history Word History The word petroleum comes from two Greek words meaning and Petroleum is oil that comes from the ground instead of from olives or some other fruit. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow X :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir petticoat udEmotion embarras udSndDir udPronouce Pf126 A skirt that is made to be worn under a dress or outer skirt. pet coat (pet ) noun, plural petticoats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir petticoat pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras petty udSndDir udPronouce Pf127 1. Of little value or importance; insignificant. Try not to be upset by petty problems. 2. Mean or intolerant. It s petty to gossip about people. pet ty (pet ) adjective, pettier, pettiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir petty pronunciation petunia udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce Pf128 A garden plant that has flowers that are shaped like trumpets. The flowers come in many colors. pe nia (pi t or pi t ) noun, plural petunias. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir petunia pronunciation (pi t or pi t buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udSndDir udPronouce A long bench in church for people to sit on. Pews have backs and are arranged in rows. pew (p ) noun, plural pews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation pewter A metal that is made by combining tin, copper, and other metals. Pewter is used to make plates, pitchers, mugs, and candlesticks. pew ter (p r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pewter pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Pf129 udSndDir udEmotion mylist An abbreviation for page. phantom udSndDir udPronouce Pm114 Something that appears to be real but is not. phan tom (fan m) noun, plural phantoms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir phantom pronunciation Pharaoh udSndDir udPronouce Pm115 The title of the kings of ancient Egypt. Phar aoh (f ) noun, plural Pharaohs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Pharaoh pronunciation pharmacist udSndDir udPronouce Pf130 A person who is trained to prepare and dispense drugs and medicines. I asked my pharmacist if the medicine would make me sleepy. phar cist (f sist) noun, plural pharmacists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pharmacistk pronunciation sist) pharmacy udSndDir udPronouce Pm116 A store where drugs and medicines are sold; drugstore. phar cy (f ) noun, plural pharmacies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pharmacy pronunciation phase udSndDir udPronouce Pm117 1. A stage of development. Most babies go through a phase when they try to put everything in their mouths. 2. A part or side; aspect. Advertising, accounting, and selling are some of the phases of many businesses. 3. The appearance and shape of the moon or a planet as it is seen at a particular time, which depends on how much of its lighted side can be seen from the earth. phase (f z) noun, plural phases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir phase pronunciation pheasant udSndDir udPronouce Pm118 A large bird that has a long tail and brightly colored feathers. Pheasants live on the ground. Peacocks, partridges and quails are special kinds of pheasants. pheas ant (fez nt) noun, plural pheasants.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pheasanta pronunciation :PHYSSIZE phenomenon udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Pm119 1. A fact or event that can be seen or sensed. The strange phenomenon in the sky was a meteor that exploded. 2. A person or thing that is extraordinary or remarkable. phe non (f ) noun, plural phenomena or phenomenons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir phenomenon pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist philanthropist udSndDir udPronouce Pf131 A person who helps other people by giving his or her money or time to good causes. The new wing of the museum was paid for by a local philanthropist. phil pist (f pist) noun, plural philanthropists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir philanthropist pronunciation pist) perspiration 1. Moisture that is given off through the pores of the skin; sweat. 2. The process of sweating. When a person s body gets too hot, it cools off through perspiration. per tion (p n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perspiration pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Pf116 udSndDir udEmotion disguste perspire To give off perspiration; sweat. I perspire when I play tennis on a hot day. per spire (p ) verb, perspired, perspiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perspire pronunciation udPronouce Pf117 udSndDir persuade To cause to do or believe something by pleading or giving reasons; convince. The principal persuaded the students to stop littering the school playground. per suade (p ) verb, persuaded, persuading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir persuade pronunciation udPronouce Pm110 udSndDir persuasion udSndDir udPronouce Pf118 1. The act or power of persuading. I used persuasion to get people to contribute to our fund for homeless people. 2. A firm belief; conviction. People of different religious persuasions can still be friends. per sion (p n) noun, plural persuasions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir persuasion pronunciation pertain 1. To be connected or related. I have a collection of programs, autographs, and other objects pertaining to professional baseball. 2. To belong. Some important duties pertain to that office. per tain (p ) verb, pertained, pertaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pertain pronunciation udPronouce Pf119 udSndDir pertinent Having to do with what is being discussed or considered; relevant. The weather forecast is pertinent because we re planning to have our party in the garden. per nent (p nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pertinent pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Pm111 udSndDir udEmotion mylist A country in western South America. Pe ru (p ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A unit of money in Mexico and in several South American countries. pe so (p ) noun, plural pesos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation pessimistic Having a negative attitude about things; expecting the worst. Since our best player was sick, we were all pessimistic about winning the game. pes tic (pes tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pessimistic pronunciation udPronouce Pf120 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A person or thing that is troublesome or annoying; nuisance. pest (pest) noun, plural pests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pest) max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE pester To trouble or bother; annoy again and again. Please don t pester me. pes ter (pes r) verb, pestered, pestering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pester pronunciation udPronouce Pf121 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat pesticide udSndDir udPronouce Pf122 A chemical substance used to kill insects, mice, rats, or other animal pests. pest cide (pes ) noun, plural pesticides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pesticide pronunciation pestle udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Pf123 A tool that is shaped like a club. It is used for pounding, grinding, or mixing something in a bowl called a mortar. pes tle (pes l or pes l) noun, plural pestles.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pestle pronunciation l or pes :PHYSSIZE mortar pestle max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce 1. An animal that is kept in a person s home for fun and companionship. Dogs, cats, and birds are common pets. 2. A person who is treated with special kindness or favor; favorite. My friend felt that I was the teacher s pet. Noun. Kept or treated as a pet. My friend has a pet rabbit. Adjective. To stroke or pat in a gentle or loving way. The cat purrs whenever we pet it. Verb. pet (pet) noun, plural pets; adjective; verb, petted, petting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pet) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable petal udSndDir udPronouce Pm112 One of the parts of a flower. Petals come in many colors and shapes. The petals of a daisy are usually white and are arranged in a circle. pet al (pet l) noun, plural petals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir petal pronunciation petition udSndDir udPronouce Pm113 A formal request that is made to a person in authority. All the people on our street signed a petition asking the city to put a stop sign on the corner. Noun. To make a formal request to. The students in our school petitioned the principal to keep the library open on weekends. Verb. pe tion (pi tish n) noun, plural petitions; verb, petitioned, petitioning.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir petitiong pronunciation (pi tish perpetuate To keep alive or active; preserve. Holidays perpetuate important traditions. per ate (p r pech ) verb, perpetuated, perpetuating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perpetuate pronunciation r pech udPronouce Pf107 udSndDir perplex To confuse; puzzle. Some words in the poem perplexed me, so I asked the teacher what they meant. per plex (p r pleks ) verb, perplexed, perplexing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perplex pronunciation r pleks max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce Pf108 udSndDir udEmotion light persecute To treat continually in a cruel and unjust way. The rebels persecuted the people who were loyal to the king. per cute (p ) verb, persecuted, persecuting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir persecute pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce Pf109 udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor persecution udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Pf110 Continual cruel treatment. The refugees fled their country after years of persecution. per tion (p n) noun, plural persecutions.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir persecution pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor Persia 1. An ancient empire of southwestern Asia. 2. The former name of Iran. Per sia (p ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Persia pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce Pm104 udSndDir udEmotion light Persian udSndDir udPronouce Pm105 1. A person who lived in ancient Persia. 2. The language of ancient Persia or modern Iran. Noun. Of or having to do with Persia, its people, or their language. Adjective. Per sian (p n) noun, plural Persians; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Persian pronunciation persimmon udSndDir udPronouce Pf111 A round fruit that has thin orange or yellow skin and grows on a tree or shrub. Persimmons are sweet when they are fully ripe. per mon (p r sim n) noun, plural persimmons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir persimmon pronunciation r sim :PHYSSIZE persist To continue firmly and steadily. The rainy weather persisted all week. If you persist in misbehaving, you will be punished. per sist (p r sist ) verb, persisted, persisting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir persist pronunciation r sist udPronouce Pm106 udSndDir persistent udSndDir udPronouce Pm107 1. Continuing firmly and steadily. A persistent person does not give up when faced with trouble. 2. Lasting a long time. I had a persistent cough for a month. per ent (p r sis nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir persistent pronunciation r sis person udSndDir udPronouce Pf112 1. A man, woman, or child; human being. Every ten years, the government takes an official count of every person living in this country. 2. The body of and clothing worn by a human being. I usually keep a handkerchief somewhere on my person. 3. Any of three groups of personal pronouns and verb forms. The words of the first person are used for the speaker or speakers. The words of the second person are used for the one or ones spoken to. And the words of the third person are used for the one or ones spoken of. in person. Physically present. The movie star looked better in person. per son (p n) noun, plural persons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir person idiom in person. Physically present. The movie star looked better in person. pronunciation personal 1. Private; not public. My diary is personal, so please don t read it. 2. Done or made in person. The movie stars made personal appearances at the opening of their movie. 3. Having to do with a person s body. In health class, we learned the importance of personal cleanliness. per al (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir personal pronunciation udPronouce Pf113 udSndDir personal computer A small computer for use by one person. Look up microcomputer for more information. personal computer max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud personality udSndDir udPronouce Pm108 1. All of a person s characteristics, habits, behavior, and other qualities. A person s personality makes him or her different from everybody else. The class chose a student with a friendly personality to greet and guide the foreign visitors. 2. A well-known person. This magazine tells the life stories of television personalities. per ty (p ) noun, plural personalities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir personality pronunciation personally udSndDir udPronouce Pm109 1. Without the help of others; by oneself. The senator answered my letter personally. 2. As far as oneself is concerned; for oneself. Personally, I am in favor of going camping. 3. As a person or individual. I don t like our neighbor personally. per ly (p ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir personally) pronunciation )tive personnel The group of people working for a company or other organization. The personnel in this company are given two weeks of vacation a year. per nel (p ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir personnel pronunciation udPronouce Pf114 udSndDir perspective udSndDir udPronouce Pf115 1. The way in which a picture that is on a flat surface can show objects that seem to be at a distace. 2. A point of view. From the perspective of a child, the house seemed very large. 3. The relation of things to one another; relative size or importance. If you see things in their proper perspective, you won t worry about small matters. per tive (p r spek tiv) noun, plural perspectives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perspective pronunciation r spek tiv)I :PHYSSIZE Perspective makes the parallel rows of plants appear to meet in the distance. perfume udSndDir udPronouce 1. A liquid that is used to give people or things a pleasant smell. 2. A pleasant smell. The perfume from the flowers filled the room. Noun. To fill with a pleasant smell. The roses perfumed the air. Verb. per fume (p m or p for noun; p for verb) noun, plural perfumes; verb, perfumed, perfuming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perfume pronunciation m or p for noun; p for verb) perhaps Maybe; possibly. Perhaps it will rain tomorrow. I disagree, but perhaps you re right. per haps (p r haps ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perhaps pronunciation r haps udPronouce udSndDir peril udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. A chance or risk of harm or loss; danger. A firefighter s life is often in peril. 2. Something dangerous. Crocodiles, quicksand, and hostile natives were some of the perils faced by the jungle explorers. per il (per l) noun, plural perils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peril pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor perimeter udSndDir udPronouce The boundary of a figure or an area. The perimeter of a square is equal to four times the length of one side. pe ter (p r) noun, plural perimeters./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perimeter pronunciation period udSndDir udPronouce 1. A portion of time. A day is a period of twenty-four hours. Our team made a goal in the second period of the hockey game. 2. A punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a declarative sentence or an imperative sentence or at the end of an abbreviation. pe od (p d) noun, plural periods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir period pronunciation periodic Happening again and again at regular times. Everyone in our family makes periodic visits to the dentist. pe ic (p ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir periodic pronunciation udPronouce Pf100 udSndDir periodical udSndDir udPronouce Pm100 A magazine that is printed at regular times. Most periodicals come out every week, every month, or every three months. pe cal (p l) noun, plural periodicals./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir periodicale pronunciation periscope udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Pm101 A device that looks like a telescope and sticks out from the top of a submarine. It is used to see ships, land, or other things above the surface of the water. per scope (per ) noun, plural periscopes.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir periscope pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt perish To be destroyed; die. Many people perished when the ship sank. per ish (per ish) verb, perished, perishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perish pronunciation udPronouce Pf101 udSndDir perishable Likely to spoil or decay quickly. Milk, meat and other perishable foods should be kept in a refrigerator. per ble (per l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perishable pronunciation udPronouce Pf102 udSndDir perjury udSndDir udPronouce Pm102 The act or crime of lying after swearing under oath to tell the truth. per ry (p ) noun, plural perjuries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perjury pronunciation permanent Lasting or meant to last; enduring. After graduating from college, I started looking for a permanent job. per nent (p nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir permanent pronunciation udPronouce Pf103 udSndDir permission A consent from someone in authority. You should ask your parents for permission to stay overnight at my house. per sion (p r mish n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir permission pronunciation r mish udPronouce Pf104 udSndDir permit udSndDir udPronouce Pm103 To allow or let. My parents will not permit me to play outside after it is dark. Verb. A written order giving permission to do something. You must have a permit to fish in this stream. Noun. per mit (p r mit for verb; p mit or r mit for noun) verb, permitted, permitting; noun, plural permits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir permit pronunciation r mit for verb; p mit or p r mit for noun) perpendicular 1. Straight up and down; upright. The expert mountain climber climbed the perpendicular face of the cliffs. 2. At right angles to a given line or surface. The telephone pole is perpendicular to the road. per lar (p n dik r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Pf105 perpendicular pronunciation n dik :PHYSSIZE The beams are perpendicular to the upright supports. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udEmotion maglass perpetual udSndDir udPronouce Pf106 1. Lasting for a very long time or forever. Some of the highest mountains in the world are covered by perpetual snow. 2. Continuing without stopping. The perpetual rise and fall of the tides is influenced by the moon and sun. per al (p r pech l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perpetual pronunciation r pech n 6\^ perceive udSndDir udPronouce 1. To become aware of through seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling. I perceived a faint knocking at the door. 2. To understand; comprehend. The teacher soon perceived that the students did not understand the explanation. per ceive (p ) verb, perceived, perceiving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perceive pronunciation percent The number of parts in every hundred. Two percent of fifty is one. Twenty percent of the class was out sick with chicken pox. The symbol for percent when it is written with a number is %. For example, five percent is also written per cent (p r sent ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir percent pronunciation r sent udPronouce udSndDir percentage udSndDir udPronouce 1. The proportion of something, expressed as the number of hundredths. What percentage of the class passed the test? 2. A part of a whole; portion. A large percentage of students walk to school. per age (p r sen tij) noun, plural percentages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir percentage pronunciation r sen perception udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or power of perceiving. A s perception of colors is poor. 2. The understanding, comprehension, or knowledge that is the result of perceiving. The astronauts perception of the problems that arose during their flight saved their lives. per tion (p r sep n) noun, plural perceptions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perception# pronunciation r sep n)on perch udSndDir udPronouce 1. A bar, branch, or anything else a bird can rest on. Our pet canary uses a swinging bar in its cage as a perch. 2. Any raised place for sitting or standing. The lifeguard watched the swimmers from a perch above the pool. Noun. To sit or rest on a perch. The bird perched on the fence. The cat loved to perch itself on a window ledge in the sun. Verb. perch (p rch) noun, plural perches; verb, perched, perching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perch pronunciation perch udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small fish that is found in fresh water in North America and most parts of Europe. It is used for food. 2. A similar fish that lives in salt water. perch (p rch) noun, plural perch or perches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perch pronunciation :PHYSSIZE percussion 1. The striking of one thing against another with force; collision. Over a long time, the percussion of shoes on stone wore out the pavement. 2. The sound or vibration that results when one thing strikes another with force. We could hear the percussion of the waves on the rocks. per sion (p r kush n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir percussion pronunciation r kush SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect percusn1.wav udSndDir percussion instrument A musical instrument that is played by striking one thing against another. The drum, cymbal, and xylophone, are percussion instruments. percussion instrument perennial udSndDir udPronouce 1. Lasting or existing through the year or through many years. The ice in this cave is perennial. 2. Lasting for a long time; enduring. Peace is a perennial dream. 3. Of plants, living more than two years. Roses are perennial plants. Adjective. A plant that lives and produces flowers for more than two years. This part of the garden is full of perennials. Noun. per al (p l) adjective; noun, plural perennials. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perennial pronunciation perfect udSndDir udPronouce 1. Without a mistake or fault. This perfect apple doesn t have one bruise or bad spot. 2. Not missing anything; complete; exact. You can draw a perfect circle with the use of a compass. The picture the artist drew was a perfect likeness of my mother. 3. Very great. My father told me that I was making a perfect nuisance of myself. Adjective. To make or complete without any mistakes or faults. I went to Mexico to perfect my Spanish. Verb. per fect (p fikt for adjective; p r fekt for verb) adjective; verb, perfected, perfecting.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perfect pronunciation fikt for adjective; p r fekt for verb) perfection udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition of being perfect or without fault; excellence. The athlete practiced the dive over and over, striving for perfection. 2. The act or process of making perfect. The perfection of a ballet dancer s technique takes many years of practice. per tion (p r fek n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perfection% pronunciation r fek max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud perfectly udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. In an excellent way; without fault. That suit fits you perfectly. 2. Completely; entirely. I had a perfectly wonderful time at the party. per ly (p fikt l ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perfectly pronunciation fikt l max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia perforate To make a hole or holes through. We perforated the box with a pencil so the kitten could breathe more easily. Sheets of stamps are perforated to make it easy to tear off one or two at a time. per rate (p ) verb, perforated, perforating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perforate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir perform 1. To carry out; do. A soldier is trained to perform certain duties. The doctor performed a difficult operation. 2. To sing, act, or do something in public that requires skill. Our band performed at the game. per form (p ) verb, performed, performing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir perform pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir performance udSndDir udPronouce 1. A public presentation of something meant to entertain. The audience enjoyed last night s performance of the school play. 2. The act of carrying out an action. You may watch the factory workers, but don t interfere with the performance of their jobs. 3. The way in which something works; operation. The advertisement said that the performance of the car had been tested on rough country roads. per ance (p ns) noun, plural performances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir performance pronunciation performer udSndDir udPronouce A person who sings, acts, or does some form of entertainment in public. Dancers and clowns are performers. per er (p r) noun, plural performers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir performer pronunciation penmanship The art or a style of handwriting. pen ship (pen n ship ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penmanship pronunciation n ship udPronouce udSndDir Penn. or Penna. An abbreviation for Pennsylvania. Penn. or Penna. pen name A made-up name that an author uses instead of his or her real name. The pen name of Samuel Clemens was Mark Twain. pen name pennant udSndDir udPronouce A long, narrow flag that is shaped like a triangle. Pennants are used for signaling and as emblems, decorations, and prizes. pen nant (pen nt) noun, plural pennants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pennant pronunciation penniless Having no money at all. After paying all my bills, I was penniless. pen less (pen i lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penniless pronunciation i lis) max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor Pennsylvania A state in the eastern United States. Its capital is Harrisburg. Penn nia (pen ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Pennsylvania pronunciation word history Word History The word Pennsylvania comes from the last name of William Penn and a Latin word meaning woods. King Charles II of England named this colony when he gave it to William Penn.- WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing penny udSndDir udPronouce 1. A coin that is worth one cent. It is used in the United States and Canada. One hundred pennies equal one dollar. 2. A British coin. One hundred pennies equal one pound. pen ny (pen ) noun, plural pennies.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penny pronunciation pension udSndDir udPronouce A sum of money that is paid regularly to a retired or disabled person. Many companies pay pensions to people who retire after working for them for a long time. pen sion (pen n) noun, plural pensions.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pension pronunciation pentagon udSndDir udPronouce A figure that has five sides. pen gon (pen ) noun, plural pentagons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pentagon pronunciation penthouse udSndDir udPronouce An apartment or house built on the roof of a building. pent house (pent ) noun, plural penthouses (pent ziz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penthouse pronunciation (pent peony udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A garden plant with large pink, red, or white flowers. pe ny (p ) noun, plural peonies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peony pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist people udSndDir udPronouce 1. Men, women, and children; persons. This theater can seat 500 people. 2. All of the persons making up a nation, race, tribe, or group. The museum exhibit shows the crafts of African peoples. Many of the people of Israel originally came from other lands. 3. The public; persons in general. This country was founded on a belief in government by the people. 4. Family; relatives. My teacher s people came from Cuba. Noun. To fill with people; inhabit. A great number of human beings people the earth. Verb. peo ple (p l) noun, plural people or peoples (for definition 2); verb, peopled, peopling... SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir people pronunciation udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A lively, vital quality; activity; spirit. After the brisk walk outside, I was full of pep. Noun. To make lively or energetic. Whenever I need to be pepped up I do some exercises. Verb. pep (pep) noun; verb, pepped, pepping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pep) max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia pepper udSndDir udPronouce 1. A spice that is used to flavor foods. Black pepper is ground from the whole, dried berries of a tropical plant. White pepper comes from the seeds inside these berries. 2. The hollow green, red, or yellow fruit of any of a group of plants. The fruit of many plants can be eaten and may be sweet or hot. Noun. 1. To flavor with pepper. The cook salted and peppered the fried eggs. 2. To cover or sprinkle. The gardener peppered the ground with grass seed. Verb. pep per (pep r) noun, plural peppers; verb, peppered, peppering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pepper7 pronunciation r)ord peppermint udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. A kind of mint plant. The oil from peppermint leaves is used in medicine and to flavor candy, chewing gum, and toothpaste. 2. A candy that is flavored with peppermint oil. pep mint (pep r mint ) noun, plural peppermints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peppermint pronunciation r mint max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udSndDir udPronouce For each. My summer job paid sixty dollars per week. per (p r or unstressed p r) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation r or unstressed p pell-mell In a jumbled or confused way. Clothing had been thrown pell-mell into the closet. The frightened pickpocket ran pell-mell through the crowd. pell-mell (pel ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pell-mell pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass To strike over and over with small hard things. The children pelted each other with snowballs. Hail pelted the roof. pelt (pelt) verb, pelted, pelting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pelt) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The skin of an animal with its fur or hair still on it. Pelts are used to make clothing and rugs. pelt (pelt) noun, plural pelts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pelt) udSndDir udPronouce A long, thin tool for writing or drawing with ink. pen (pen) noun, plural pens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pen) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, fenced yard for cows, pigs, sheep, or other animals. 2. Any small area that is enclosed. Noun. To hold or shut up in a pen. The farmer penned the horses. Verb. pen (pen) noun, plural pens; verb, penned, penning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pen) penalize To give a penalty or punishment to. The referee penalized the football team for taking too much time between plays. pe ize (p ) verb, penalized, penalizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penalize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir penalty udSndDir udPronouce 1. A punishment. The penalty for illegal parking in this city is a fine of thirty dollars. 2. A disadvantage or punishment placed on a player or team for breaking the rules. The referee called a penalty of five yards against the team. pen ty (pen ) noun, plural penalties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penalty pronunciation pencil udSndDir udPronouce A long, thin tool for writing or drawing. It is usually made of a stick of graphite enclosed in a case of wood. Noun. To write, draw, or mark with a pencil. I penciled in the form. Verb. pen cil (pen l) noun, plural pencils; verb, penciled, penciling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pencil pronunciation pendant udSndDir udPronouce An ornament that hangs from something. Jewels or lockets are often worn as pendants. pend ant (pen nt) noun, plural pendants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pendant pronunciation nt)ir pendulum udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A weight that is hung from a fixed point in such a way that it can swing back and forth. Pendulums are used in some clocks. pen lum (pen noun, plural pendulums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pendulum pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a clock with a pendulum buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass penetrate 1. To go into or pass through. The sword penetrated the knight s shield. The headlights of the car could not penetrate the thick evening fog. 2. To find the meaning of; understand. Science tries to penetrate the mysteries of nature. pen trate (pen ) verb, penetrated, penetrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penetrate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir penguin udSndDir udPronouce A bird whose feathers are black or gray on the back and white on the front. Penguins cannot fly. Their wings look like flippers and are used for swimming. Most of them live in or near Antarctica. pen guin (pen gwin or peng gwin) noun, plural penguins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penguin pronunciation gwin or peng gwin) penicillin A powerful drug that destroys bacteria and is used to treat many diseases. It is made from a fungus mold. pen lin (pen n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penicillin pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist peninsula enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A piece of land that sticks out into water from a larger body of land. The southern part of Florida is a peninsula. pen la (p or p ) noun, plural peninsulas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peninsula pronunciation or p word history Word History The word peninsula goes back to two Latin words that mean almost and island. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE penitentiary udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. pen ry (pen i ten ) noun, plural penitentiaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penitentiaryU pronunciation i ten max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor penknife udSndDir udPronouce A small pocketknife, once used to make and sharpen quill pens. pen knife (pen ) noun, plural penknives (pen SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir penknife/ pronunciation peddler udSndDir udPronouce A person who travels from place to place with goods for sale. I bought an apple for my lunch from a peddler on a street corner. ped dler (ped r) noun, plural peddlers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peddler pronunciation pedestal udSndDir udPronouce 1. A base on which a column or statue stands. A statue of our first mayor stands upon a marble pedestal in front of city hall. 2. The base or other part of something that supports it. The pedestal of the lamp was cracked. ped tal (ped noun, plural pedestals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pedestal pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The statue stands on a pedestal. pedestrian udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A person who travels on foot; walker. Sidewalks are for pedestrians. ped an (p n) noun, plural pedestrians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pedestrianm pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt pediatrician udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A doctor who takes care of and treats babies and children. pe cian (p trish n) noun, plural pediatricians.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pediatrician_ pronunciation trish max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass pedigree udSndDir udPronouce A line of ancestors; descent. This dog s pedigree includes many prize-winning champions. ped gree (ped ) noun, plural pedigrees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pedigree; pronunciation udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce To look quickly or secretly. The children were told not to peek into the box holding the present. Verb. A quick or secret look. I took a peek in the oven to see what was cooking. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is peak. peek (p k) verb, peeked, peeking; noun, plural peeks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peekU pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udSndDir udSndEffect peel.wav udPronouce The skin or outer covering of certain fruits and vegetables. Don t slip on that banana peel. Noun. 1. To take off the skin or outer covering of something. Please peel these potatoes. 2. To remove or strip. Can you peel the label off the jar? 3. To come off in pieces or strips. The paint is peeling from the walls. 4. To lose or shed an outer covering or layer. My sunburned back is peeling. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is peal. peel (p l) noun, plural peels; verb, peeled, peeling.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. To look secretly or quickly through a narrow opening or from a hiding place. The actors peeped through an opening in the curtain to see how many people were in the audience. 2. To come slowly or partly into view; show slightly. The moon peeped through the clouds. Verb. A secret or quick look. The children took a peep at the rabbit through the bushes so they would not frighten it. Noun. peep (p p) verb, peeped, peeping; noun, plural peeps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A short, sharp sound like that made by a young bird or chicken. We could hear the peep of the chicks in the barn. Noun. To make a peep. The chicks peeped as we let them out of the box. Verb. peep (p p) noun, plural peeps; verb, peeped, peeping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is the same as another in age, status, or ability; equal. As a baseball player, our star pitcher has few peers. 2. A member of British nobility. Another word that sounds like this is pier. peer (p r) noun, plural peers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. To look hard or closely, as if trying to see something clearly. The scientist peered at the slide through a microscope. 2. To come slightly into view. The sun peered over the mountain. Another word that sounds like this is pier. peer (p r) verb, peered, peering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A piece of wood, metal, or other material that can be fitted or driven into a surface. Pegs are used to fasten parts together, to hang things on, or to mark the score in a game. Noun. To fasten with pegs. We watched the workers peg down the circus tents. Verb. peg (peg) noun, plural pegs; verb, pegged, pegging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (peg) P.E.I. An abbreviation for Prince Edward Island. P.E.I. Pekingese udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A small dog with a long, silky coat. It has a flat, wrinkled face. The Pekingese originated in China. Pe ese (p or p king ) noun, plural Pekingese. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Pekingese max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt pelican udSndDir udPronouce A large bird that lives near the water and has a pouch under its long bill. A pelican uses this pouch to catch and store fish. pel can (pel n) noun, plural pelicans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pelican pronunciation :PHYSSIZE pellet udSndDir udPronouce A small, hard ball of something. I put food pellets in the cage for my pet mice. Pellets of ice hit the windshield as we drove through the storm. pel let (pel it) noun, plural pellets.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pelleti pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A high mountain, or the pointed top of a high mountain. We could see the snowy peaks in the distance. 2. A sharp or pointed end or top. If you stand on the peak of our roof, you can see the ocean. 3. The highest point or greatest level. Traffic reached its peak during the late afternoon. 4. The brim or front part of a cap that sticks out. A baseball player s cap has a peak. Another word that sounds like this is peek. peak (p k) noun, plural peaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect peal.wav udPronouce A loud, long sound or series of sounds. A peal of bells came from the church tower. Peals of laughter greeted the clown. Noun. To sound or ring out in a peal. The church bells pealed loudly on Sunday morning. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is peel. peal (p l) noun, plural peals; verb, pealed, pealing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE peanut udSndDir udPronouce A seed like a nut that grows in a pod under the ground. Peanuts are eaten for food and are also used to make peanut butter. The oil from peanuts is used for cooking. pea nut (p ) noun, plural peanuts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peanutc pronunciation peanut butter A soft, creamy food made from ground, roasted peanuts. It is used as a spread on crackers and in sandwiches. peanut butter max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A sweet, juicy fruit that grows on trees. Pears are shaped like bells and usually have smooth, yellow, or brown skins. Other words that sound like this are pair and pare. pear (p r) noun, plural pears. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE pearl udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, round gem that is white or cream in color and has a soft, glowing shine. Pearls are formed inside the shells of certain kinds of oysters. 2. Something that looks like a pearl. Pearls of dew covered the flowers. pearl (p rl) noun, plural pearls.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pearl pronunciation peasant udSndDir udPronouce A person who works on a farm or owns a small farm. peas ant (pez nt) noun, plural peasants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peasant pronunciation A kind of soil made up of decayed plants. It is found in wet areas and is used as a fertilizer and as fuel. peat (p t) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir pebble udSndDir udPronouce A small stone that is usually round and smooth. peb ble (peb l) noun, plural pebbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pebble pronunciation pecan udSndDir udPronouce A nut that has a sweet taste. It grows on a large tree and has a thin shell. pe can (pi k or pi kan ) noun, plural pecans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pecan pronunciation (pi k or pi kan udSndDir udPronouce 1. A unit of measure used for fruits, vegetables, grains, and other dry things. A peck is equal to eight quarts, or one fourth of a bushel. 2. A large amount. You ll get into a peck of trouble if you break a window. peck (pek) noun, plural pecks.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pek) udSndDir udPronouce To strike or pick up something with the beak in a short, quick movement. The parakeet pecked the bars of its cage. The hen pecked at the crumbs. Verb. 1. A short, quick stroke made with the beak. The canary gave me a peck on the finger. 2. A quick kiss. The parents gave each child a peck on the cheek as the children went to bed. Noun. peck (pek) verb, pecked, pecking; noun, plural pecks.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pek) peculiar 1. Not usual; strange; queer. It s peculiar that the sky is so dark at noon. 2. Belonging to a certain person, group, place, or thing. The kangaroo is peculiar to Australia and New Guinea. pe iar (pi k r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peculiar pronunciation (pi k udPronouce udSndDir peculiarity udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that is peculiar. The peculiarities of the old house included a sloping floor and a main entrance in the back. 2. The quality of being peculiar. pe ty (pi k ) noun, plural peculiarities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peculiarity pronunciation (pi k pedal udSndDir udPronouce A lever or other device that is moved by the foot to run or control something. The pedals on a bicycle make it go. The pedals on a piano change the length and loudness of the notes played. Noun. To work or use the pedals of something. I pedaled my bicycle hard to catch up with the others. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is peddle. ped al (ped l) noun, plural pedals; verb, pedaled, pedaling.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pedal pronunciation l)p18 peddle To carry goods from place to place and offer them for sale. I peddle newspapers downtown after school. Another word that sounds like this is pedal. ped dle (ped l) verb, peddled, peddling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peddle pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir pavement udSndDir udPronouce A hard covering or surface for a street, road, or sidewalk. A pavement is usually made from concrete or asphalt. pave ment (p nt) noun, plural pavements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pavementQ pronunciation pavilion udSndDir udPronouce 1. A building or other structure that is used for a show or exhibit, or for recreation. A pavilion often has open sides. The dance was held at a pavilion in the park. 2. One of a group of buildings, such as those that make up a hospital. pa ion (p n) noun, plural pavilions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pavilion pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The foot of an animal that has four feet and nails or claws. Dogs and cats have paws. Noun. 1. To strike or scrape something with a paw or a hoof. The angry bull pawed the ground and then charged toward the gate. 2. To touch or handle roughly, clumsily, or without care. The shoppers pawed the fruit that was on sale. Verb. paw (p ) noun, plural paws; verb, pawed, pawing.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation To leave something valuable with a lender of money in order to get a loan. The lender gets to keep the valuable object if the person who borrowed the money does not pay it back. I pawned a watch for ten dollars. pawn (p n) verb, pawned, pawning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the pieces used in the game of chess. The pawn is the piece of lowest value used in the game. 2. A person or thing used by someone to gain some advantage. The robbers used their hostage as a pawn to bargain for a safe escape. pawn (p n) noun, plural pawns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give money to someone in return for things or work. We had to pay fifteen dollars to have the radio fixed. Pay the salesperson for the coat. 2. To give money in order to settle. The driver who was caught speeding had to pay a fine. 3. To be worthwhile or good for someone. It pays to get plenty of sleep. 4. To give or suffer something in return. They paid for their bad eating habits by having poor health. 5. To make or give. I paid my cousin a visit in the hospital. Please pay attention. Verb. Money given in return for things or work. The factory workers went on strike because they wanted higher pay. Noun. to pay back. To return what one has borrowed; repay. I want to pay back the money you lent me. pay (p ) verb, paid, paying; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to pay back. To return what one has borrowed; repay. I want to pay back the money you lent me.A pronunciation payment udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of paying. Payment has to be made for the television set when it is delivered. 2. Something that is paid. I ordered some seeds from the catalog and mailed the payment in. pay ment (p nt) noun, plural payments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir payment pronunciation payroll udSndDir udPronouce 1. A list of people to be paid and the amount that each one is to receive. The company added the new employees names to the payroll as soon as they began working. 2. The total amount of money to be paid. pay roll (p ) noun, plural payrolls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir payroll pronunciation Postal abbreviation for Prince Edward Island. udSndDir udPronouce A small, round green vegetable. It grows in a pod and is a seed. pea (p ) noun, plural peas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Peas in a pod. peace 1. Freedom from fighting or conflict. After the war, a period of peace began. 2. A lack of noise or disorder; quiet or calm. My grandparents love the peace and quiet of the country. 3. Public order and safety. The police department s job is to keep peace. Another word that sounds like this is piece. peace (p s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peace pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir peaceful 1. Free from war or disorder; quiet and calm. Everyone who visited the peaceful valley never forgot its beauty. 2. Liking peace; avoiding fights and disorder. They are peaceful people and do not keep an army. peace ful (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peaceful pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta peace pipe A long pipe smoked by North American Indians as a symbol of peace or friendship. peace pipe peach udSndDir udPronouce 1. A round, sweet, juicy fruit. It has a fuzzy, yellow or reddish skin. It grows on a tree that is also called a peach. 2. A yellowish pink color. Noun. Having a yellowish pink color. Adjective. peach (p ch) noun, plural peaches; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peach pronunciation peacock udSndDir udPronouce A large bird that is related to a pheasant. The male peacock has shiny blue feathers on its head, neck, and body. The peacock s tail has bright green and gold feathers with spots like eyes on them. When the peacock raises its tail, its feathers spread out like a fan. pea cock (p ) noun, plural peacocks or peacock. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir peacock pronunciation :PHYSSIZE pathetic Causing pity or sorrow. The wet, frightened puppy was a pathetic sight. pa ic (p thet ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pathetic pronunciation thet udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion patience The quality or fact of being able to put up with hardship, pain, trouble, or delay without getting angry or upset. The crowd showed great patience as they waited in the rain to buy tickets to the movie. pa tience (p ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patience pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta patient udSndDir udPronouce Having or showing an ability to put up with hardship, pain, trouble, or delay without getting angry or upset. I tried to be patient while I waited in the line at the post office. The teacher repeated the instructions several times in a patient voice. Adjective. A person who is under the care or treatment of a doctor. Noun. pa tient (p nt) adjective; noun, plural patients.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patient pronunciation patio udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. A paved outdoor space for cooking, eating, and relaxing. Our neighbors have a barbecue on their patio every weekend. 2. An inner court or yard that has no roof and is open to the sky. Many houses in Spain and Latin America are built around patios. pat o (pat ) noun, plural patios. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patio pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist patriarch udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce 1. The father and head of a family or tribe. 2. An old man who is respected and honored. Many people go to the patriarch of the village for advice. pa arch (p ) noun, plural patriarchs.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patriarch pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt patriot udSndDir udPronouce A person who loves his or her country and defends or supports it. We studied the lives of many American patriots. pa ot (p t) noun, plural patriots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patriot pronunciation patriotic Characterized by or showing love and loyal support of one s country. The parade for the Fourth of July was planned by a group of patriotic citizens. pa ic (p ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patriotic pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion proud patriotism enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Love and loyal support of one s country. A time of war is a great test of a people s patriotism. pa ism (p m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patriotism pronunciation word history Word History Patriotism goes back to the Latin word for native land. Someone who has patriotism has a sense of pride in the land or country of his or her birth. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE patrol udSndDir udPronouce To go through or around an area to guard it or make sure that everything is all right. The mayor promised that extra police cars would patrol the neighborhood. Verb. 1. A going through or around an area to guard it or make sure that everything is all right. The scouts went on patrol to find enemy troops. 2. A group of people or vehicles that do this. The night patrol of the building is made up of two guards. Noun. pa trol (p ) verb, patrolled, patrolling; noun, plural patrols. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patrol pronunciation patron udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who regularly shops at a particular store or regularly uses the services of a particular business establishment. Some of this restaurant s patrons have been coming to it for more than twenty years. 2. A person, especially one who is rich or powerful, who supports or helps another person, a group, or a cause. That banker who gave money to build the new concert hall has always been a patron of the arts. pa tron (p n) noun, plural patrons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patron pronunciation patronize To shop at or use the services of regularly. We patronize the grocery on the corner. pa ize (p ) verb, patronized, patronizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patronize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir pattern udSndDir udPronouce 1. The way in which colors, shapes, or lines are arranged or repeated in some order; design. The wallpaper was printed with a pretty flower pattern. 2. A guide or model to be followed when making something. The kit for sewing a dress included a pattern. 3. A set of actions or qualities that is repeated or that does not change. The scientist noticed patterns in the way the animals in the experiment behaved. Noun. To make according to a pattern. I decided to pattern my singing style after my favorite singer. Verb. pat tern (pat rn) noun, plural patterns; verb, patterned, patterning.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pattern pronunciation patty udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, round, flat piece of chopped or ground food. We had hamburger patties for lunch. 2. A small, flat piece of candy. pat ty (pat ) noun, plural patties.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patty pronunciation pauper udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A very poor person, especially one supported by charity or welfare. The state s laws provide for the care of paupers. pau per (p r) noun, plural paupers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pauperq pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor pause udSndDir udPronouce To stop for a short time. The grown-ups paused to let the children catch up. Verb. A short stop or rest. After a pause because of rain, the game continued. Noun. pause (p z) verb, paused, pausing; noun, plural pauses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pause pronunciation To cover a road or street with a hard surface. The workers were paving the road. pave (p v) verb, paved, paving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir paste udSndDir udPronouce 1. A mixture used to stick things together. Paste is usually made of flour and water. 2. Any soft, smooth, very thick mixture. The cook put tomato paste into the spaghetti sauce. Noun. 1. To stick with paste. We decided to paste the photographs into an album. 2. To cover with something stuck on with paste. The students pasted the walls of the classroom with travel posters. Verb. paste (p st) noun, plural pastes; verb, pasted, pasting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paste pronunciation pastel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A crayon that is like chalk. Pastels are used in drawing. 2. A picture drawn with such crayons. 3. A pale, soft shade of a color. Noun. 1. Drawn with pastels. 2. Having a pale, soft shade. The towel was a pastel blue. Adjective. pas tel (pas tel ) noun, plural pastels; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pastel- pronunciation (pas tel :PHYSSIZE drawing with pastelss pasteurize To heat milk or other liquids to a specific temperature for a given period of time. The heat kills germs that may be living in the milk. pas ize (pas ) verb, pasteurized, pasteurizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pasteurize pronunciation word history Word History The word pasteurize comes from the name of Louis Pasteur. Louis Pasteur was a French scientist who lived from 1822 to 1895. He discovered this way of killing certain germs in milk without changing its taste or food value. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing pastime udSndDir udPronouce Something that makes time pass in a pleasant and happy way. We played word games in the car as a pastime during the long drive. pas time (pas ) noun, plural pastimes.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pastime pronunciation pastor udSndDir udPronouce A minister or priest in charge of a parish or church. pas tor (pas r) noun, plural pastors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pastor pronunciation past participle A form of a verb that can be used with an auxiliary verb to show that an action or condition is completed. In the sentences They had already gone, and I have been sick, and are past participles. past participle max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt p udEmotion light pastry udSndDir udPronouce 1. Pies, tarts, and other sweet baked goods. 2. Crust made of dough. The meat pie was topped with a layer of pastry. pas try (p ) noun, plural pastries.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pastrym pronunciation past tense A form of a verb that shows that an action happened or that a condition existed in the past. In the sentence We drove to the city yesterday, the verb drove is in the past tense. In the sentence I felt sick last night, the verb is in the past tense. The past tense is also called the past. past tense pasture udSndDir udPronouce 1. A field or other piece of land on which cows, horses, sheep, or other animals graze. 2. Grass and other growing plants that animals feed on. This valley provides excellent pasture for livestock. Noun. To put animals in a pasture to graze. The farmer pastured the ponies. Verb. pas ture (pas r) noun, plural pastures; verb, pastured, pasturing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pasture pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce To tap or stroke gently with the hand. I patted my dog when it obeyed. Verb. 1. A gentle tap or stroke. The child finished the mud pie with three pats. 2. A small, flat slice. The cook topped the stack of pancakes with a pat of butter. Noun. pat (pat) verb, patted, patting; noun, plural pats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pat) patch udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small piece of material. Patches are often used to cover holes or worn spots in clothing. They are also used as decorations, badges, or bandages. I sewed a patch over the hole in my blue jeans. The pirate captain wore a patch over one eye. 2. A small area that is different from what is around it. The car skidded on a patch of ice. 3. A small piece of ground where something grows. The children went out to pick berries in the strawberry patch. Noun. 1. To cover or repair with a patch; put a patch on. You can patch the hole in the elbow of your sweater. 2. To fix or put together in a hasty or careless way. We tried to patch the engine in the car. Verb. to patch up. To smooth over; settle. We patched up our quarrel and became friends again. patch (pach) noun, plural patches; verb, patched, patching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patch idiom to patch up. To smooth over; settle. We patched up our quarrel and became friends again.e pronunciation (pach) patchwork Pieces of cloth of different colors and shapes that are sewed together. The quilt was a patchwork. patch work (pach ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patchwork pronunciation (pach udPronouce udSndDir patent udSndDir udPronouce A piece of paper issued to a person or company by the government. It gives someone the right to be the only one to make, use, or sell a new invention for a certain number of years. The engineer took out a patent on the new motor. Noun. To get a patent for. The company patented the new machine so that no one else would be able to make it. Verb. pat ent (pat nt) noun, plural patents; verb, patented, patenting.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir patent pronunciation patent leather A leather with a very smooth and shiny surface. The child s shoes were made of black patent leather. patent leather paternal udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of or like a father. The old storekeeper had paternal feelings for the little child. 2. Related through one s father. My paternal grandparents come from China. pa nal (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paternal pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A trail or way for walking. We had to shovel a path through the snow to our garage. 2. The line along which a person or thing moves. The scientist traced the path of the comet around the sun. path (path) noun, plural paths.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (path)pawn part of speech A class of words that have the same purpose when used in sentences. The eight parts of speech into which the English language is divided are noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. Many words can be used as more than one part of speech. part of speech buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia partridge udSndDir udPronouce 1. A plump bird that is hunted as game. Partridges have gray, brown, and white feathers. 2. Another word for quail. Look up quail for more information. par tridge (p trij) noun, plural partridge or partridges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir partridge pronunciation trij){ :PHYSSIZE part-time udSndDir udPronouce For only part of the usual working time. I tried to get a part-time job working Saturdays at the grocery store. Adjective. On a part-time schedule. Some students work part-time after school. Adverb. part-time (p ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir part-time pronunciation party udSndDir udPronouce 1. A gathering of people to have a good time. Are you haveing a birthday party? 2. A group of people who are doing something together. A search party went through the woods looking for the lost child. 3. An organization working to gain political power or control. Each political party chose a candidate for office. 4. A person who takes part in an action or plan. I refused to be a party to their practical joke. 5. A person. The party I telephoned was not there. par ty (p ) noun, plural parties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir party pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To go past; move or go by. I pass the park on my way to school. The hours passed slowly. 2. To go from one place or state to another; move. Many thoughts passed through my mind as I waited. 3. To hand or move from one person to another. Please pass the salt. The center passed the basketball to the forward. 4. To complete a test or course of study with success. To become a lifeguard, you have to pass a swimming test. 5. To come to an end. The storm raged for an hour and then passed. 6. To use or spend time. As I waited, I passed the time by reading a magazine. 7. To approve or make into law. The Senate passed the bill quickly. 8. To happen. Tell me everything that passed at the meeting. Verb. 1. A written permission. No one was allowed to enter the building without showing a pass. 2. A free ticket. The prize in the contest was two passes to a baseball game. 3. A gap or passage in a mountain range. 4. A moving or throwing of a ball from one player to another. The quarterback made a long pass to another player on the team. Noun. to pass away or to pass on. To die. My grandparents have passed away. to pass out. 1. To distribute; give out. The teacher passed out books to everyone in the class. 2. To lose consciousness; faint. Several marchers in the parade passed out from the heat. pass (pas) verb, passed, passing; noun, plural passes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pass+ idiom to pass away or to pass on. To die. My grandparents have passed away. to pass out. 1. To distribute; give out. The teacher passed out books to everyone in the class. 2. To lose consciousness; faint. Several marchers in the parade passed out from the heat. pronunciation (pas) passage udSndDir udPronouce 1. A short part of a piece of music or writing. The teacher read a passage from a long poem. 2. A route, path, or other way by which a person or thing can pass. The prisoners escaped by using an underground passage. 3. A trip or voyage. The ship s passage across the Atlantic was rough. 4. A passing or moving. The passage of time in the play was shown by dimming the lights. 5. A making into law; approval. Passage of the bill in Congress seemed certain. pas sage (pas ij) noun, plural passages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir passage pronunciation passageway udSndDir udPronouce A way along which a person or thing can pass. You can cross the highway safely by using an underground passageway. pas way (pas ) noun, plural passageways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir passageway] pronunciation passenger udSndDir udPronouce A person who travels in an automobile, bus, airplane, or other vehicle. pas ger (pas r) noun, plural passengers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir passenger pronunciation passing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Going or moving by. Many people watched the passing parade. The family grew richer with the passing years. 2. Not lasting; brief. My classmate had a passing interest in video games. 3. Given or done quickly, without pausing. After a passing glance at my identification card, the guard let me in. 4. Allowing one to pass a test or course of study. Try to get at least a passing grade on the test. Adjective. A going by or past. With the passing of summer, the weather turns cool. Noun. pass ing (pas ing) adjective; noun, plural passings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir passing pronunciation passion udSndDir udPronouce 1. A very strong feeling. Love, hate, and anger are passions. 2. A very strong liking. Everyone in the fan club has a passion for baseball. pas sion (pash n) noun, plural passions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir passion pronunciation (pash passionate Having, showing, or resulting from very strong feelings. The mayor delivered a passionate speech today about the need for a new high school. pas ate (pash nit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir passionate pronunciation (pash nit) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia Passover A Jewish holiday celebrated for seven or eight days in March or April. Passover celebrates the anniversary of the Jews escape from slavery in Egypt. Pass ver (pas r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Passover pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist passport udSndDir udPronouce A document given to a person to show what country the person is a citizen of. It helps to identify a person traveling in foreign countries. pass port (pas ) noun, plural passports. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir passportQ pronunciation password udSndDir udPronouce A secret word or phrase that a person must say to be allowed to pass a guard. pass word (pas ) noun, plural passwords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir password pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Gone by; ended; over. Vacation is past. Past events are described in history books. 2. Gone by just before the present time; just ended. I ve seen three movies in the past week. 3. Of time gone by; former. Our neighbor is a past mayor of the town. Adjective. 1. A time that has gone by. Dinosaurs lived in the distant past. 2. Things that have happened; history. We studied our state s past. 3. The past tense. Look up past tense for more information. Noun. Beyond in place, time, or amount. The pitcher threw the ball past the catcher. My grandparents are past seventy. Preposition. So as to pass or go by. We watched the train roll past. Adverb. past (past) adjective; noun, plural pasts; preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (past) pasta A food made from flour paste or dough. Macaroni and spaghetti are pasta. pas ta (p ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pasta pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir parochial Of or run by a church or parish. Our neighborhood has a public school and parochial school. pa al (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parochial pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light parole udSndDir udPronouce The release of a person from prison before his or her full sentence has been served. People are usually put on parole for good behavior, and they must then obey certain rules for a time. Noun. To release a person from prison before his or her full sentence is served. The burglar was paroled after four years in prison. Verb. pa role (p ) noun, plural paroles; verb, paroled, paroling.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parole pronunciation parrot udSndDir udPronouce A bird with a wide, curved bill, a long, pointed tail, and glossy, brightly colored feathers. Some parrots can imitate speech and other sounds. Parrots are sometimes kept as pets. Noun. To repeat or imitate what someone else has said without thinking about it or understanding it. The little child parroted everything the older children said. Verb. par rot (par t) noun, plural parrots; verb, parroted, parroting.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parrot pronunciation :PHYSSIZE parsley udSndDir udPronouce A small herb with leaves that are used to flavor and decorate food. pars ley (p ) noun, plural parsleys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parsley pronunciation parsnip udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce The thick, white root of a plant that is related to the carrot. This root is cooked and eaten as a vegetable. pars nip (p snip) noun, plural parsnips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parsnip pronunciation snip) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass parson udSndDir udPronouce A member of the Protestant clergy who is in charge of a church; minister. par son (p n) noun, plural parsons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parson pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something less than the whole. We liked the last part of the movie the best. I ate only part of my dinner. 2. A piece that helps make up a machine or device. The technician replaced the broken part in the computer. 3. A share. They all did their part to make the picnic a success. 4. One of the sides in an argument or contest. When the disagreement started, I took my friend s part. 5. A line made to divide one s hair when combing it. I used a comb to make my part straight. 6. A character or role in a movie or play. You can play the part of the lawyer in the school play. Noun. 1. To separate by coming between; force or hold apart. The referee parted the two boxers. 2. To go in different directions; separate. They shook hands and parted at the corner. 3. To comb the hair so as to make it fall on either side of a line. I part my hair in the middle. Verb. In some degree; partly. The sled is part mine and part yours. Adverb. Not full or complete; partial. Each of the partners is part owner of the store. Adjective. to part with. To give away; give up. I refused to part with the stray kitten. to take part. To join with others, as in an activity. I will take part in the race. part (p rt) noun, plural parts; verb, parted, parting; adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to part with. To give away; give up. I refused to part with the stray kitten. to take part. To join with others, as in an activity. I will take part in the race. pronunciation partial 1. Not complete; not total. We have a partial list of club members. 2. Showing more favor than is fair to one side, person, or group. The umpire should not be partial to the home team. 3. Having a strong liking; fond. I m partial to plums. par tial (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir partial pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir participate To join with others; take part. Everyone participated in the rally. par pate (p r tis ) verb, participated, participating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir participate pronunciation r tis udPronouce udSndDir participle udSndDir udPronouce A form of a verb that is used with a helping verb to form certain tenses. A participle also can act as a noun or adjective. In the sentence I am going to the movies now that my homework is finished, the words going and finished are participles. par ple (p l) noun, plural participles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir participle pronunciation particle udSndDir udPronouce A very small bit or piece of something. A particle of dirt flew into my eye. par cle (p l) noun, plural particles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir particle/ pronunciation particular udSndDir udPronouce 1. Taken by itself; apart from others. This particular suitcase is too small for me. 2. Having to do with some one person or thing. This artist s particular talent is drawing plants. 3. Unusual in some way; special. That book should be of particular interest to you. 4. Very careful about details; hard to please. I m particular about keeping my room neat. Adjective. A single and separate fact or part; detail. All the particulars of the robbery were in the morning paper. Noun. par lar (p r tik r) adjective; noun, plural particulars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir particular pronunciation r tik partition udSndDir udPronouce A wall or panel that divides space. We use a movable partition to make two separate areas in our classroom. Noun. 1. To divide into parts. The large farm was partitioned into small lots for houses. 2. To separate by a wall or panel. The workers partitioned off a small room in the basement for the washing machine and dryer. Verb. par tion (p r tish n) noun, plural partitions; verb, partitioned, partitioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir partition pronunciation r tish :PHYSSIZE Partitions create private offices. partly In some degree; to some extent; in part. You were partly to blame for my being late. part ly (p ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir partly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir partner udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who runs a business with one or more other persons and who shares the profits and losses of the business. My mother and my uncle are partners in a law firm. 2. A person who plays with another person on the same side in a game. My classmate and I were tennis partners today. 3. A person who dances with another. Choose a partner for the first dance. part ner (p r) noun, plural partners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir partner pronunciation partnership udSndDir udPronouce A business that is run by two or more persons who share the profits and losses. The bakery on the corner is a partnership run by three friends. part ship (p r ship ) noun, plural partnerships. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir partnership pronunciation r ship parasite udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce An animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant, which is called a host. A parasite gets food or shelter from its host. Fleas and tapeworms are parasites on animals. Mistletoe is a parasite on trees. par site (par ) noun, plural parasites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parasite pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass parasol udSndDir udPronouce A small, light umbrella. Parasols are used as a protection against the sun. par sol (par ) noun, plural parasols. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parasol pronunciation paratrooper udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A soldier trained to parachute from an airplane into an area of battle. par troop er (par r) noun, plural paratroopers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paratrooper pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt parcel udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something wrapped up; bundle or package. I received three parcels on my birthday. 2. A piece or section. Noun. To divide into sections; give out in parts. The coach parceled equipment. Verb. par cel (p l) noun, plural parcels; verb, parceled, parceling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parcel% pronunciation parch 1. To make very dry. The summer drought parched the fields. 2. To make very hot and thirsty. Hiking parched us. parch (p rch) verb, parched, parching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parch pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir parchment udSndDir udPronouce The skin of sheep, goats, or other animals prepared so that it can be written on, or paper made to look like this skin. Diplomas are often written on parchment. parch ment (p nt) noun, plural parchments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parchment pronunciation pardon udSndDir udPronouce 1. To free a person from punishment. The governor pardoned the prisoner. 2. To not have hard feelings about; not want to blame or punish. Verb. 1. A freeing from punishment. The prisoner received a pardon from the governor. 2. The act of refusing to blame or punish; forgiveness. I beg your pardon if I hurt you. Noun. par don (p n) verb, pardoned, pardoning; noun, plural pardons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pardon pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To cut or peel off the outer part of something. Pare the apple with a knife. 2. To make less little by little; cut down. The family tried to pare expenses. Other words that sound like this are pair and pear. pare (p r) verb, pared, paring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation parent udSndDir udPronouce 1. A father or mother. 2. A living thing, as an animal or plant, that has produced offspring. par ent (p nt) noun, plural parents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parent3 pronunciation parenthesis udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Either one of two curved lines, ( ), that are used to enclose and set apart a word or group of words in a sentence. Parentheses are also used to enclose numbers and mathematical symbols. pa sis (p sis) noun, plural parentheses (p SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parenthesis pronunciation sis) max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt parish udSndDir udPronouce 1. An area that has its own church and minister or priest. 2. The people who live in this area and belong to this church. par ish (par ish) noun, plural parishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parishO pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect park.wav udPronouce 1. A piece of land, often having benches, trees, paths, and playgrounds, used by people for enjoyment and recreation. 2. A large area of land that is left in its natural state by the government. Noun. To leave an automobile or other vehicle in a place for a time. We parked the car next to the supermarket and went in. Verb. park (p rk) noun, plural parks; verb, parked, parking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE parka udSndDir udPronouce A warm fur or cloth jacket with a hood. Eskimo often wear fur parkas. par ka (p ) noun, plural parkas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parka pronunciation parkway udSndDir udPronouce A highway or wide road with trees, bushes, or grass planted along it. park way (p ) noun, plural parkways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parkway pronunciation parliament udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of people who make the laws of a country. A parliament also chooses the leaders of a government. 2. Parliament. A group like this in Great Britain or Canada. par ment (p nt) noun, plural parliaments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parliament pronunciation parlor enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A room in a house used for entertaining. 2. A room or rooms used as a shop. An ice cream parlor opened in town. par lor (p r) noun, plural parlors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parlor pronunciation word history Word History The word parlor comes from an old French word for a place in a monastery where a monk could talk to a visitor. The old French word came from a Latin word meaning to talk. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Papua New Guinea An island country in southeastern Asia. Pap a New Guinea (pap or p SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Papua New Guinea pronunciation or p buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light papyrus udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tall plant that grows in swamps and along rivers in parts of Africa and Europe. 2. A material like paper that is made from this plant. The ancient Egyptians used this material to write on. pa rus (p s) noun, plural papyri. (p SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir papyrus pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndDir udPronouce 1. An average or normal amount, condition, or degree. Their work is above par. 2. An equal level. The skills of the two athletes are not on a par. par (p r) noun, plural pars.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation parachute enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A device that allows a person or object attached to it to be dropped slowly and safely from an airplane or other high place. Parachutes are made of fabric and open out like an umbrella when unfolded. Noun. To come or send down by parachute. The pilot parachuted from the burning plane. The air force parachuted supplies to the soldiers who were surrounded by the enemy. Verb. par chute (par ) noun, plural parachutes; verb, parachuted, parachuting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parachute pronunciation word history Word History The word parachute comes from a French word that originally meant guarding against a fall. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE parade udSndDir udSndEffect parade.wav udPronouce A march or procession in honor of a person or event. Every year we go downtown to watch the Fourth of July parade. Noun. 1. To march in a parade. The soldiers paraded through town. 2. To make a great show of; show off. Some people like to parade their knowledge before everyone they meet. Verb. pa rade (p noun, plural parades; verb, paraded, parading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parade pronunciation :PHYSSIZE SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE paradise 1. Heaven. 2. A place or state of great happiness. The island where they spent their vacation was a paradise of peace and beauty. par dise (par ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paradise pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir paraffin A white substance like wax. It is used for making candles and waxed paper, and for sealing jars. par fin (par fin) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paraffin pronunciation fin) udPronouce udSndDir paragraph enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A part of something written, made up of one or more sentences about a particular subject or idea. It begins on a new line that is indented from the rest of the lines. par graph (par graf ) noun, plural paragraphs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paragraph pronunciation graf word history Word History The word paragraph goes back to a Greek word that means to write beside. The Greeks used this word for a symbol drawn beside a piece of writing to mark the beginning of a new idea or topic. This was also the first meaning of paragraph in English. Later the word came to mean a section of writing containing a single topic or idea.- WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Paraguay A country in central South America. Par guay (par or par ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Paraguay pronunciation or par udPronouce udSndDir parakeet udSndDir udPronouce A small parrot. It has a slender body, a long, pointed tail, and brightly colored feathers. Parakeets are often kept as pets. par keet (par ) noun, plural parakeets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parakeetS pronunciation :PHYSSIZE parallel udSndDir udPronouce 1. Being the same distance apart at all points. If lines are parallel, they never meet or cross each other. The rails of a railroad track are parallel. 2. Alike in some way; similar. These children live in different cities but have parallel experiences. Adjective. 1. A parallel line or surface. The teacher drew a line and then drew a parallel. 2. A being alike; similarity. There are many parallels in the lives of pioneers. 3. Any of the imaginary lines that circle the earth in the same direction as the equator. They are used to mark latitude. Noun. 1. To be or lie in the same direction and always the same distance apart. The railroad tracks parallel the road. 2. To be similar to. The growth of the small town paralleled that of the city nearby. Verb. Always the same distance apart. The road runs parallel to the river. Adverb. par lel (par ) adjective; noun, plural parallels; verb, paralleled, paralleling; adverb.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parallel pronunciation parallelogram udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A flat figure with four sides. The opposite sides of a parallelogram are both equal in length and parallel. par gram (par gram ) noun, plural parallelograms.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir parallelogram pronunciation gram buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass paralysis udSndDir udPronouce A loss of the power to move or feel in a part of the body. pa sis (p sis) noun, plural paralyses (pa ral z). ! SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paralysis pronunciation sis) (pa ral paralyze 1. To take away the power to move or feel in a part of the body. After the accident, my right arm was paralyzed. 2. To make unable to move or act; make helpless. The bus strike paralyzed the city. par lyze (par ) verb, paralyzed, paralyzing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paralyze pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion paramecium udSndDir udPronouce A tiny living thing that has only one cell and lives in fresh water. It can be seen only through a microscope. par um (par m or par m) noun, plural paramecia. (par or par SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paramecium[ pronunciation m or par or par :PHYSSIZE paramount Above all others, as in influence or importance; greatest; highest. Taking care of this is of paramount importance. par mount (par mount ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paramount pronunciation mount udPronouce udSndDir panel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A part or section of something that is different in some way from what is around it because it is raised, sunken, or bordered. A panel may be in a door or a wall, part of a piece of furniture, or a section of a garment. 2. A group of persons gathered together to talk about or judge something. The panel of judges for the baking contest awarded the prizes. 3. A board containing the dials, instruments, and controls for running something. My electric train has a control panel. Noun. To arrange in panels; decorate with panels. The walls of the living room are paneled in pine. Verb. pan el (pan l) noun, plural panels; verb, paneled, paneling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir panel pronunciation udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A sudden, sharp feeling. I get pangs of hunger just before lunch. The thief began to feel pangs of guilt. pang (pang) noun, plural pangs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pangM pronunciation (pang) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor panic udEmotion shocked udSndDir udPronouce A strong feeling of fear that makes a person lose self-control and want to run away. When the theater caught fire, panic spread through the crowd. Noun. To fill with or have a feeling of great fear. The lightning panicked the horses. Verb. pan ic (pan ik) noun, plural panics; verb, panicked, panicking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir panic pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked panorama udSndDir udPronouce A wide or complete view of an area. You can see a panorama of the whole valley from the top of the mountain. pan a (pan or pan ) noun, plural panoramas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir panorama pronunciation or pan pansy udSndDir udPronouce A plant with flowers that have five flat petals overlapping each other. Pansies have flowers of many colors. pan sy (pan ) noun, plural pansies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pansy pronunciation :PHYSSIZE 1. To breathe quickly and hard; gasp for breath. After the race, the runners stood panting at the finish line. 2. To say while gasping for breath. Help me, the stranger panted. pant (pant) verb, panted, panting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pant)w udPronouce udSndDir panther udSndDir udPronouce A leopard that is so dark that it looks almost black. pan ther (pan r) noun, plural panthers or panther. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir panther pronunciation :PHYSSIZE pantomime udSndDir udPronouce 1. The telling of a story without talking, through the use of gestures, body movements, and facial expressions. 2. A play acted in this way. The class put on a pantomime of the first Thanksgiving. Noun. To act or show in pantomime. The clown pantomimed riding on a subway. Verb. pan mime (pan ) noun, plural pantomimes; verb, pantomimed, pantomiming.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pantomime pronunciation pantry udSndDir udPronouce A small room for storing food, dishes, or silverware. pan try (pan ) noun, plural pantries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pantry pronunciation pants udSndDir udPronouce A garment for the part of the body below the waist. Pants are divided so that they cover each leg separately. pants (pants) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pants pronunciation (pants) papaya udSndDir udPronouce A yellowish orange fruit that grows on a tropical American tree. It looks like a melon and has a sweet taste. pa ya (p ) noun, plural papayas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir papayaC pronunciation paper enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing howing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir udSndEffect paper.wav udPronouce 1. A material that is used for writing and printing, wrapping things, covering walls, and many other purposes. Paper is made from ground wood, rags, or certain grasses. It is usually made in thin pieces called sheets. 2. A piece or sheet of paper. Write your name at the top of the paper. 3. A piece of paper with writing or printing on it; document. These papers prove that we own the house. 4. A written report or essay for school. My history paper is finished. 5. A newspaper. We buy the evening paper. Noun. To cover with wallpaper. The workers papered the hall. Verb. pa per (p r) noun, plural papers; verb, papered, papering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paper pronunciation word history Word History The earliest writing material that was like the paper we use today was made from the papyrus plant. The word paper goes back to the Greek word meaning papyrus. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir ~":PHYSSIZE paperback udSndDir udPronouce A book that has a soft paper cover. pa back (p r bak ) noun, plural paperbacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paperback pronunciation r bak paper clip A small piece of bent wire that is used to hold sheets of paper together. paper clip papoose udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A North American Indian baby or small child. pa poose (pa p ) noun, plural papooses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir papoose pronunciation (pa p buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass paprika udSndDir udPronouce A reddish orange powder used as a spice and to add color to food. It is made from sweet red peppers. pap ka (pa pr or pap ) noun, plural paprikas.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paprika pronunciation (pa pr or pap Palestine A region in southwestern Asia. In biblical times, Palestine was the land of the Jews. The area is now occupied by Israel and Jordan. Pal tine (pal n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Palestine pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir palette udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A thin, oval board with a hole for the thumb at one end. Artists place and mix their paints on palettes. Other words that sound like this are palate and pallet. pal ette (pal it) noun, plural palettes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir palette pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist palisades A line of steep cliffs that rise along a river. pal sades (pal ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir palisades pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir pallet udSndDir udPronouce 1. A bed or mattress made of straw. 2. A small, hard, or temporary bed. During the flood, we slept on pallets at the emergency shelter. Other words that sound like this are palate and palette. pal let (pal it) noun, plural pallets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pallet pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The inside surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers. Noun. 1. To hold or hide in the hand. The magician palmed the cards so we would think they had disappeared. 2. To get rid of by fooling someone. The crook palmed off the cheap stone as a diamond. Verb. palm (p m) noun, plural palms; verb, palmed, palming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Any of a number of trees, shrubs, or vines that grow in warm climates. They have large leaves like feathers or fans that grow at the very top of a tall trunk. palm (p m) noun, plural palms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation palmetto udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A kind of palm that grows in the southern United States and some other warm areas. It has leaves shaped like fans. pal to (pal met ) noun, plural palmettos or palmettoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir palmettoo pronunciation (pal met buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist palomino udSndDir udPronouce A light tan or golden horse having a white or yellowish white mane and tail. pal no (pal ) noun, plural palominos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir palomino+ pronunciation pamper To treat too well; spoil. The parents pampered their only child. pam per (pam r) verb, pampered, pampering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pamper pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir pamphlet udSndDir udPronouce A small book that has a paper cover. The board game came with a pamphlet of playing instructions. pam phlet (pam flit) noun, plural pamphlets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pamphlet3 pronunciation flit) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A metal dish used for cooking or baking. Pans are usually broad and shallow and do not have a cover. 2. A shallow container that is like a cooking pan. Pans are used to wash gold ore from gravel. Noun. To wash soil or gravel in a pan to separate the gold in it. The prospector panned for gold. Verb. pan (pan) noun, plural pans; verb, panned, panning.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pan) Panama A country in Central America. Pan ma (pan ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Panama pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir pancake udSndDir udPronouce A flat, thin cake made of batter. It is cooked in a pan or on a griddle. pan cake (pan ) noun, plural pancakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pancake pronunciation pancreas udSndDir udPronouce A gland near the stomach. The pancreas makes digestive juices and hormones such as insulin. pan as (pan s) noun, plural pancreases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pancreas? pronunciation panda udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large animal that looks like a bear. It has thick, black and white fur and lives in western China. It is also called the giant panda. 2. A reddish brown animal that looks like a raccoon. It has short legs, a long bushy tail marked with darker rings, and a white face. It is also called the lesser panda. pan da (pan ) noun, plural pandas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir panda pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A sheet of glass in a window or door. Another word that sounds like this is pain. pane (p n) noun, plural panes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pane% pronunciation Past tense and past participle of pay. They paid for their meal and left. Look up pay for more information. paid (p d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect pail.wav udPronouce A round, open container with a flat bottom and a curved handle; bucket. It is used for carrying sand, water, or other things. Another word that sounds like this is pale. pail (p l) noun, plural pails.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A feeling of being hurt; suffering. The blister gave me pain. I eased the pain of being left alone by watching television. 2. pains. Care or effort. I took pains to put the model airplane together neatly. Noun. To cause pain to. My sprained ankle still pained me. It pains me to hear people quarreling. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is pane. pain (p n) noun, plural pains; verb, pained, paining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation painful Causing pain. A bee can give a painful sting. pain ful (p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir painful pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor painless Causing no pain. The nurse gave me a painless shot. pain less (p lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir painless pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir paint udSndDir udPronouce A mixture of pigments and water, oil, or some other liquid. Paint is spread on a surface to color it or protect it. Noun. 1. To cover with paint. We helped paint the kitchen walls. 2. To make a picture or design of something by using paint. This artist likes to paint mountain scenes. Verb. paint (p nt) noun, plural paints; verb, painted, painting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paint pronunciation nt)of painter udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who paints pictures. That artist is a talented painter and sculptor. 2. A person whose work is painting things like walls and houses. The landlord sent the painters over to paint our apartment. paint er (p r) noun, plural painters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir painter pronunciation painting udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something painted; picture. A painting of the family hangs over the sofa. 2. The act or art of using paints. I hope to study drawing and painting. paint ing (p ting) noun, plural paintings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir painting pronunciation ting) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A set of two things meant to be used together. Try on this pair of shoes. 2. A single thing made up of two parts. You will find a pair of scissors in the top drawer. 3. Two persons or animals that are alike or that go together; couple. A pair of black horses were pulling the wagon. Noun. 1. To join or match in a pair. They paired the two tallest band members to lead the march. 2. To form into pairs. The whole class paired off for the square dance. Verb. Other words that sound like this are pare and pear. pair (p r) noun, plural pairs or pair; verb, paired, pairing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation pajamas A set of clothes to sleep in. They are usually made up of a shirt and trousers. pa mas (p z or p z) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pajamas pronunciation z or p udPronouce udSndDir Pakistan A country in south-central Asia. Pakistan (pak stan or p ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Pakistan pronunciation stan or p udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A close friend. I play softball with my pals every day after school. pal (pal) noun, plural pals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pal) max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia palace enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A very large, grand building where a king, queen, or other ruler lives. pal ace (pal is) noun, plural palaces.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir palace pronunciation word history Word History The word palace goes back to the Latin word for the Palatine. The Palatine is a hill in Rome where the first Roman emperor, Augustus, built his palace. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE palate udSndDir udPronouce 1. The roof of the mouth. The bony part in the front is called the hard palate, and the fleshy part in the back is called the soft palate. 2. The sense of taste. Ripe peaches please my palate. Other words that sound like this are palette and pallet. pal ate (pal it) noun, plural palates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir palate' pronunciation 1. Having skin color that is light. My friend is blond and has a pale complexion. The sick child looked weak and pale. 2. Not bright in color. The lake glimmered in the pale moonlight. Adjective. To turn pale. Their faces paled when they heard about the accident. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is pail. pale (p l) adjective, paler, palest; verb, paled, paling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Paleozoic Belonging to or having to do with the era in the earth s early history from about 570 million years ago to about 230 million years ago. During this time, fish, insects, and reptiles began to appear. Pa ic (p ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Paleozoic pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of things wrapped or tied together for carrying; bundle. I strapped the books together to form a secure pack. 2. A sturdy bag for carrying things on the back of a person or animal. The camper s pack was filled with supplies. 3. A set or group of things that are alike. A large pack of wolves lives in those mountains. 4. A large quantity; a lot. Noun. 1. To place in something for storing or carrying. We had to pack all our dishes in boxes. 2. To fill up with things. Pack your suitcase for the trip. 3. To press together tightly. The child packed the snow into a ball. 4. To fill by crowding together. The audience packed the theater. Verb. pack (pak) noun, plural packs; verb, packed, packing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pack[ pronunciation (pak) package udSndDir udPronouce 1. A thing or group of things packed, wrapped up, or tied together; bundle. I received a large package on my birthday. 2. A box, case, or other container in which something is packed. Follow the directions on the package to make the soup. Noun. To make or put into a package. My favorite cereal is packaged in a red box. Verb. pack age (pak ij) noun, plural packages; verb, packaged, packaging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir package pronunciation pack animal An animal used for carrying loads. Horses and mules are used as pack animals. pack animal packet udSndDir udPronouce A small package or parcel. pack et (pak it) noun, plural packets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir packet pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce An agreement between persons or countries; treaty. The two nations signed a peace pact. The friends made a secret pact. pact (pakt) noun, plural pacts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pact7 pronunciation (pakt) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A soft piece of thick material used as stuffing or for protection or comfort. The football player put on shoulder pads. 2. A number of sheets of paper that are glued together along one edge. We leave a pad and pencil by the telephone. 3. A part like a small, soft cushion on the bottom of the feet of dogs, foxes, and some other animals. 4. A block of cloth soaked with ink and used with a rubber stamp. Noun. 1. To cover, stuff, or line with a pad. The chair was padded so that it would be more comfortable. 2. To make longer by adding unnecessary material. The report was too short, so the writer padded it. Verb. pad (pad) noun, plural pads; verb, padded, padding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (pad) paddle udSndDir udSndEffect paddle.wav udPronouce 1. A short oar with a flat, wide blade. A paddle is used to move and steer a canoe or other small boat. 2. A small, broad board with a short handle. It is used to hit the ball in table tennis and other games. 3. A flat, wooden tool. Paddles are used for beating, stirring, or mixing things. Noun. 1. To move a canoe or other boat with a paddle or paddles. You can paddle across the lake in fifteen minutes. 2. To hit with a paddle or with the hand; spank. Verb. pad dle (pad l) noun, plural paddles; verb, paddled, paddling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paddleW pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE paddle wheel A large wheel with broad boards, or paddles, fixed around it. Paddle wheels are used to move steamboats. paddle wheel :PHYSSIZE paddock udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small field or area that is fenced in. Animals can graze or exercise in a paddock. 2. A small, fenced area near a racetrack. Horses are saddled and walked in a paddock before a race. pad dock (pad k) noun, plural paddocks.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paddock pronunciation paddy udSndDir udPronouce A field where rice is grown. pad dy (pad ) noun, plural paddies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir paddy pronunciation padlock udSndDir udPronouce A lock with a U-shaped bar that is hinged on one end. The other end of the bar can be put through an opening or link and then snapped shut. Padlocks can be opened with a key or a dial. Noun. To fasten or lock with a padlock. Verb. pad lock (pad ) noun, plural padlocks; verb, padlocked, padlocking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir padlock pronunciation pagan udSndDir udPronouce A person who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim. Some pagans believe in many gods or no god at all. pa gan (p n) noun, plural pagans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pagan pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce One side of a sheet of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine. Find the exact page where the lesson begins. How many pages are in that book? page (p j) noun, plural pages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A young person who runs errands and carries messages. Pages help members of Congress and other legislatures. 2. Long ago, a boy working as a servant or helper for an important person. Noun. To try to find someone by calling out his or her name. They paged the doctor over the loudspeaker in the hospital. Verb. page (p j) noun, plural pages; verb, paged, paging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation pageant udSndDir udPronouce 1. A kind of play that is about events in history or legend. Our school gave a pageant about the first Thanksgiving. 2. A colorful parade or ceremony for an important event. The wedding of the king and queen was a magnificent pageant. pag eant (paj nt) noun, plural pageants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pageant pronunciation pagoda udSndDir udPronouce A temple or tower that is many stories high. The roof of each story usually curves upward. There are pagodas in Asia. pa da (p ) noun, plural pagodas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pagodaI pronunciation :PHYSSIZE oxcart udSndDir udPronouce Om113 A cart pulled by an ox or oxen. ox cart (oks ) noun, plural oxcarts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oxcart pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Plural of ox. Two oxen were pulling the cart. Look up ox for more information. ox en (ok n) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oxen' pronunciation oxford udSndDir udPronouce Of110 A shoe that is laced over the top of the foot. ox ford (oks rd) noun, plural oxfords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oxford pronunciation oxide udSndDir udPronouce Om114 A compound of oxygen and one or more chemical elements. ox ide (ok d) noun, plural oxides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oxide pronunciation oxidize To combine a chemical substance with oxygen. ox dize (ok ) verb, oxidized, oxidizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oxidize pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Of111 udSndDir udEmotion mylist oxygen A gas that has no color or smell. Oxygen makes up about one fifth of the air. Living things need oxygen to live, and fires need it to burn. Oxygen is a chemical element. ox gen (ok n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oxygen pronunciation udPronouce Of112 udSndDir oyster udSndDir udPronouce Om115 An animal that has a soft body and a rough, hinged shell. Oysters are found in shallow waters along coasts. Some kinds of oysters are used for food, while other kinds are raised for the pearls they produce. oys ter (oi r) noun, plural oysters.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oyster pronunciation An abbreviation for ounce or ounces. ozone A form of oxygen. It is formed by lightning or other electricity in the air. Ozone is used to kill germs and freshen the air. zone ( n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Of113 ozone pronunciation word history Word History Ozone goes back to a Greek word meaning smelling. The gas ozone was named for its sharp odor. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce The sixteenth letter of the alphabet. p, P (p ) noun, plural p SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation An abbreviation for page. An abbreviation for Pennsylvania. Postal abbreviation for Pennsylvania. udSndDir udPronouce 1. A single step. The soldiers took two paces forward. 2. The length of a single step. I was about six paces from the edge of the cliff. 3. The rate of speed in walking, running, or moving. We walked home at a fast pace. 4. A way of stepping or moving; gait. The trot is one of the paces of a horse. Noun. 1. To walk back and forth across. The tiger paced its cage. 2. To measure by taking paces. The treasure hunter paced off five feet from the tree and began to dig. Verb. pace (p s) noun, plural paces; verb, paced, pacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Pacific The ocean that separates North America and South America from Asia and Australia. This is also called the Pacific Ocean. Noun. Of the Pacific. Adjective. Pa ic (p ik) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Pacific pronunciation word history Word History The name Pacific comes from a Latin word meaning peaceful. The explorer Magellan named this ocean pacific because it seemed calm compared to the Atlantic. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing pacify To make calm or quiet. I pacified the baby by singing. pac fy (pas ) verb, pacified, pacifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pacify pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta overtake 1. To move from being behind to being inside or ahead of; catch up with or pass. The police car tried to overtake the car speeding down the highway. 2. To come upon in a sudden or unexpected way. The rain overtook the campers as they hiked in the woods. take ( ) verb, overtook, overtaken, overtaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overtake pronunciation udPronouce Of102 udSndDir overtaken Past participle of overtake. That runner has overtaken the others in the race and might win. Look up overtake for more information. taken ( n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overtaken pronunciation udPronouce Om109 udSndDir overthrew Past tense of overthrow. Look up overthrow for more information. threw ( r thr ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overthrew pronunciation r thr udPronouce Of103 udSndDir overthrow udSndDir udPronouce Of104 1. To cause to lose power; defeat, as by force or a struggle. After years of suffering, the people overthrew the dictator. 2. To cause to turn or fall over; upset. I accidentally overthrew a vase. Verb. The loss of power; defeat. The overthrow of the tyrant was celebrated by huge crowds. Noun. throw ( r thr for verb; r thr for noun) verb, overthrew, overthrown, overthrowing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overthrow pronunciation r thr for verb; r thr for noun) overthrown Past participle of overthrow. Look up overthrow for more information. thrown ( r thr ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overthrown pronunciation r thr udPronouce Of105 udSndDir overtime udSndDir udPronouce Of106 Time worked beyond the regular working hours. You will be paid for the overtime you will have to work today. Noun. Beyond the hours one is usually expected to work. I worked three hours overtime this week. My family worked overtime to get ready for the wedding. Adverb. Of or for overtime. Do you get overtime pay at your job? Adjective. time ( ) noun; adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overtime pronunciation overtook Past tense of overtake. The brown horse overtook the black one and won the race. Look up overtake for more information. took ( ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overtook pronunciation udPronouce Om110 udSndDir overture udSndDir udPronouce Om111 1. A musical composition played by an orchestra to introduce an opera, ballet, or other large musical work. 2. An offer to begin something; suggestion or proposal. We made overtures of friendship to our new classmate. ture ( r) noun, plural overtures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overture pronunciation overweight Having more than the normal or needed weight. I dieted because the doctor said I was overweight. weight ( ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overweight pronunciation udPronouce Of107 udSndDir overwhelm 1. To overcome completely; overpower or make helpless. The enemy overwhelmed our soldiers. 2. To cover or bury completely. The waves overwhelmed the small island during the storm. whelm ( r hwelm r welm ) verb, overwhelmed, overwhelming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overwhelm pronunciation r hwelm r welm udPronouce Of108 udSndDir overwork udSndDir udPronouce Om112 To cause to work too much. The farmer overworked the mule. Verb. Too much work. Overwork was the cause of your illness. Noun. work ( for verb; for noun) verb, overworked, overworking; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overworkC pronunciation for verb; for noun)uarr 1. To have to pay. I still owe my parents some money for the bicycle they helped me buy. 2. To have to give. I owe you an apology for being so late. 3. To be obliged for. I owe a great deal to my brother and sister for all the help they gave me with my report. Another word that sounds like this is oh. owe ( ) verb, owed, owing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A bird that has a round head with large, staring eyes and a hooked bill, a short square tail, and soft feathers. Owls eat mice, frogs, snakes, and insects and usually hunt for them at night. owl (oul) noun, plural owls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (oul) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce Of, having to do with, or belonging to oneself or itself. I use my own baseball bat even though our school has them. The accident was your own fault. Adjective. Something that belongs to one. That bicycle is my own. Noun. 1. To have as belonging to one; possess. That farmer owns all the land between here and the river. 2. To admit doing something; confess; acknowledge. The children owned that they had broken the window by accident. Verb. on one s own. Relying or dependent only on oneself or one s own efforts, as for support or success. I know exactly what to do when I m on my own in the woods. to hold one s own. To do well, as against opposition or competition. I was pleased that I was able to hold my own in the debate. own ( n) adjective; noun; verb, owned, owning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom on one s own. Relying or dependent only on oneself or one s own efforts, as for support or success. I know exactly what to do when I m on my own in the woods. to hold one s own. To do well, as against opposition or competition. I was pleased that I was able to hold my own in the debate. pronunciation owner udSndDir udPronouce Of109 A person who owns something. Who is the owner of the blue car parked in front of our house? own r) noun, plural owners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir owner pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The adult male of domestic cattle. It is used as a work animal or for beef. An ox cannot father young. 2. Any of various animals related to the ox. Buffaloes, bison, and yaks are also called oxen. ox (oks) noun, plural oxen. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (oks) overhead udSndDir udPronouce Above one s head. Birds flew overhead. The light was on overhead. Adverb. The general expenses of running a business. Money spent for rent, taxes, heating, and lighting is part of the overhead. Noun. Above one s head. Please turn on the overhead lights. Adjective. head ( r hed for adverb; r hed for noun and adjective) adverb; noun, plural overheads; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overheadE pronunciation r hed for adverb; r hed for noun and adjective)t overhear To hear something one is not supposed to hear. Did you overhear the conversation of the people sitting behind us on the train? hear ( ) verb, overheard, overhearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overhear pronunciation udPronouce Om100 udSndDir overheard Past tense and past participle of overhear. I overheard my parents talking about a surprise party. Look up overhear for more information. heard ( ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overheard pronunciation udPronouce Om101 udSndDir overjoy To make very happy. We were overjoyed when we heard that our school s team had won the championship. joy ( r joi ) verb, overjoyed, overjoying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overjoy pronunciation r joi max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia overlap To rest on top of something and partly cover it. The magazines on the table were arranged so that one overlapped the other. lap ( r lap ) verb, overlapped, overlapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overlap pronunciation r lap udPronouce udSndDir overload To put too much of something in or on. Our car was overloaded with suitcases. We can t make a phone call because all of the circuits are overloaded with calls. load ( ) verb, overloaded, overloading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overload pronunciation udPronouce Om102 udSndDir overlook udSndDir udPronouce 1. To not see, notice, or think of. The thief overlooked the possibility that the house had a burglar alarm. 2. To think of as never having happened; ignore. I overlooked your rudeness because I knew you were angry. 3. To have a view of from a place above. The house on the hill overlooks a river. look ( ) verb, overlooked, overlooking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overlooko pronunciation overnight udSndDir udPronouce 1. During or through the night. A storm struck the farm overnight. 2. Very quickly; suddenly. The town seemed to grow into a city overnight. Adverb. 1. For one night. We had an overnight guest. 2. Lasting through or happening during the night. We took an overnight flight from California to New York. 3. Used or made for short trips. I packed everything I needed for my weekend visit in an overnight bag. Adjective. night ( for adverb; for adjective) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overnight pronunciation for adverb; for adjective) overpass udSndDir udPronouce Of100 A bridge or road that crosses above another road or a railroad. pass ( r pas ) noun, plural overpasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overpass pronunciation r pas overpower 1. To beat or conquer by greater strength or power. The prisoner overpowered the guard and escaped. 2. To make helpless. Our family was overpowered by sadness when our dog died. r pou r) verb, overpowered, overpowering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overpower pronunciation r pou udPronouce Om103 udSndDir overran Past tense of overrun. Poison ivy overran the shrubs around the empty house. Look up overrun for more information. ran ( r ran ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overran pronunciation r ran udPronouce Om104 udSndDir overrule 1. To rule against by higher authority. The Supreme Court overruled the decision of another court. 2. To decide against. I thought we should leave on Friday, but the rest of the group overruled me, and we left on Saturday. rule ( ) verb, overruled, overruling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overrule pronunciation udPronouce Om105 udSndDir overrun 1. To spread or swarm over or throughout. Weeds have overrun the flower garden. The enemy had overrun the fort. 2. To flow over. The river overran its banks. 3. To run beyond. That baseball player always overruns second base. run ( r run ) verb, overran, overrun, overrunning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overrun pronunciation r run udPronouce Om106 udSndDir overseas udSndDir udPronouce Om107 Over, across, or beyond the sea; abroad. We plan to travel overseas this summer, visiting France and Italy. Adverb. 1. Working, located, or serving overseas. That company has an overseas office. 2. Having to do with countries across the sea; foreign. Many farmers depend on our nation s overseas trade. Adjective. seas ( ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overseas pronunciation overshoe udSndDir udPronouce Of101 A shoe or boot that is worn over an ordinary shoe to protect against cold, snow, water, or mud. Overshoes are usually made of rubber. shoe ( ) noun, plural overshoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overshoeU pronunciation oversight udSndDir udPronouce Om108 1. A careless mistake that was not made on purpose. Leaving your name off the list of people I invited to the party was an oversight. 2. The act or process of watching over with care and guiding. That committee is in charge of the oversight of the state s hospitals. sight ( ) noun, plural oversights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oversight pronunciation overcoat udSndDir udPronouce A heavy outer coat worn over other clothing for warmth. coat ( ) noun, plural overcoats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overcoat pronunciation overcome 1. To get the better of; beat or conquer. The tired runner couldn t overcome the others in the race. Our soldiers overcame the enemy. 2. To get over or deal with. You must overcome your fear of water before you can learn how to swim. 3. To make tired or helpless. Many people in the crowd were overcome by the heat and smoke from the fire. I was overcome with emotion while watching the play. come ( r kum ) verb, overcame, overcome, overcoming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overcome pronunciation r kum udPronouce udSndDir overdid Past tense of overdo. I m still stiff from when I overdid my exercises. Look up overdo for more information. did ( r did ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overdid pronunciation r did udPronouce udSndDir overdo 1. To do or use too much; carry too far. The other politicians gave the mayor so much praise that they overdid it. 2. To cook food too much. Be careful not to overdo the steak. Another word that sounds like this is overdue. ) verb, overdid, overdone, overdoing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overdo pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir overdone Past participle of overdo. The steak was overdone. It s hard to laugh when a person has overdone a joke. Look up overdo for more information. done ( r dun ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overdone pronunciation r dun udPronouce udSndDir overdose udSndDir udPronouce Too large an amount of a medicine or drug. Follow directions on bottles of medicine to avoid taking an overdose. dose ( ) noun, plural overdoses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overdose] pronunciation overdress To dress in clothes that are too formal or too warm for the occasion. Don t overdress; this will be a very casual party. dress ( r dres ) verb, overdressed, overdressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overdress pronunciation r dres udPronouce udSndDir overdue 1. Not paid even though the date when payment is due has passed. The rent is overdue. 2. Not on time; late. The plane from New York is twenty minutes overdue. Another word that sounds like this is overdo. due ( ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overdue pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir overeat To eat too much. I overate at dinner. eat ( ) verb, overate ), overeaten ( n), overeating. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord2 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overeat pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overflow udSndDir udPronouce 1. To flow beyond the usual limits. Water from the kitchen sink overflowed onto the floor. 2. To be so full that the contents flow over. The bathtub overflowed. 3. To flow over the top edge of. The water overflowed the glass. 4. To flow or spread over; flood. When the dam burst, water overflowed the town. Verb. Something that flows over. We mopped up the overflow of water from the bathtub. Noun. flow ( for verb; for noun) verb, overflowed, overflowed or overflown, overflowing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overflow pronunciation for verb; for noun) overflown A past participle of overflow. Because of the heavy rain, the river has overflown. Look up overflow for more information. flown ( ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overflown pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir overgrew Past tense of overgrow. The weeds overgrew the flowers in the garden. Look up overgrow for more information. grew ( ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overgrew pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir overgrow To grow over. The gardeners pulled up the weeds that were overgrowing the park. grow ( ) verb, overgrew, overgrown, overgrowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overgrow pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir overgrown Past participle of overgrow. The hedge around the old house was overgrown with poison ivy. Look up overgrow for more information. grown ( ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overgrown pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The wall is overgrown with ivy. udPronouce udSndDir overhand udSndDir udPronouce Done with the hand raised above the elbow or the arm raised above the shoulders. Throw the ball with an overhand pitch. Adjective. With an overhand style or motion. That pitcher throws overhand. Adverb. hand ( r hand ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overhand pronunciation r hand overhaul udSndDir udPronouce 1. To examine completely and make needed repairs or changes. The mechanic overhauled the car s engine. 2. To catch up with. The large motorboat quickly overhauled the small sailboat. Verb. The act of overhauling. The car s engine needs an overhaul. Noun. haul ( for verb; for noun) verb, overhauled, overhauling; noun, plural overhauls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overhaul/ pronunciation for verb; for noun) outskirts udSndDir udPronouce The region or area that is outside or at the edge of a town or city. They live in a house on the outskirts of town. out skirts (out ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outskirts pronunciation outsmart To get the better of; be cleverer than. I sometimes outsmart my parents at chess. out smart (out ) verb, outsmarted, outsmarting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outsmart pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outspoken Honest or open. Many people were very outspoken in their criticism of the county s plan for a new garbage dump. out ken (out n or out n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outspoken pronunciation n or out udPronouce udSndDir outstanding 1. So good as to stand out from others of its kind. That famous pitcher was an outstanding athlete. The student wrote an outstanding book report. 2. Not paid or settled. The business has an outstanding debt of $1,000. out stand ing (out ding) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outstanding pronunciation ding) max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia outward To or toward the outside. The gate opens outward. This word is also spelled outwards. Adverb. 1. Toward or on the outside. The knight s outward armor was made of sheets of metal. 2. Capable of being seen from the outside. There was no outward sign of anyone s being at home. Adjective. out ward (out rd) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outward pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outwards Another spelling for the adverb outward. The eyes on many kinds of fish look outwards. out wards (out rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outwards pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outwit To get the better of; be more clever than. The rabbit outwitted the fox that was chasing it. out wit (out ) verb, outwitted, outwitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outwit pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Shaped like an egg or an ellipse. The turkey was on an oval platter. Adjective. Something shaped like an egg or an ellipse. Noun. val ( l) adjective; noun, plural ovals.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The glass in the center is an oval. ovary udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of a female animal that produces eggs. 2. The part of a flowering plant in which seeds are formed. ) noun, plural ovaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ovary pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce An enclosed space that is used to heat, bake, or roast food that is placed inside. A kitchen stove usually has an oven. ov en (uv n) noun, plural ovens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oven- pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. In a place or position higher than; above. A flock of birds flew over our heads. 2. Upon so as to cover. The nurse put a blanket over the patient. I spread wax over the floor. 3. From one side or end to the other; across or along. The horse jumped over the fence. 4. During the time of; throughout. School is closed over the holidays. 5. More than. We spent over twenty dollars to buy groceries. 6. Concerning; about. Are you upset over the arithmetic test? Preposition. 1. In a higher place or position; above. We could see a plane flying over. 2. Above and beyond the top or edge. The water in the pot boiled over. 3. Across a distance or space; from another place. Come over to my house for dinner. 4. From an upright or erect position. The cat knocked the vase over. 5. Once more; again. If you make a mistake, start over. Adverb. At an end; finished. The game is over. Adjective. ver ( r) preposition; adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation over- A prefix that means: 1. Too much. Overwork means to work too much. 2. Above; across; beyond. Overhead means above the head. Overseas means across the sea. Overflow means to flow beyond normal bounds. 3. From above to below; down. Overthrow means to throw down. over- overalls udSndDir udPronouce Loose-fitting trousers. Overalls usually have a piece that covers the chest with suspenders attached. alls ( ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overalls pronunciation overboard Over the side of a ship into the water. The sailor slipped and fell overboard. board ( ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overboard pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir overcame Past tense of overcome. I overcame my fear of the water and learned to swim. Look up overcome for more information. came ( ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overcame pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir overcast Covered with clouds; cloudy. The rain stopped at noon, but the sky was overcast for the rest of the day. cast ( r kast ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir overcast pronunciation r kast udPronouce udSndDir outlet udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place at which something comes out. Dead leaves clogged the outlets of the gutters. 2. A means of expressing or getting rid of something. Playing tennis is a good outlet for a person s energy. 3. A place in an electric wiring system where appliances are plugged in. 4. A store that usually sells the goods of only one manufacturing company. Our family shopped for bargains at a clothing outlet. out let (out ) noun, plural outlets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outlet pronunciation outline udSndDir udPronouce 1. The shape of an object formed by following along its outer edges. We saw the outline of a passing ship through the fog. 2. A summary of a story, speech, or other writing. Make a brief outline of your report before you write it. Noun. 1. To give a summary of. The general outlined the plan for the attack. 2. To draw the outline of. Each student outlined oak and maple leaves. Verb. out line (out ) noun, plural outlines; verb, outlined, outlining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outline pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a flower and its outline outlook udSndDir udPronouce 1. A view into the future; situation that is expected. The weather outlook for tomorrow is not good. 2. A way of looking at or thinking about something. Most people have a happy outlook during a holiday. out look (out ) noun, plural outlooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outlook pronunciation outlying Located far from the center of something. The zoo is located in an outlying district of the city. out ing (out ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outlying pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outnumber To be greater in number than. The home team s fans outnumbered the visiting team s at the football game. out ber (out r) verb, outnumbered, outnumbering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outnumber pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir out-of-date No longer in style or use; old-fashioned. We found those out-of-date clothes in the attic at our grandparents house. out-of-date (out ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir out-of-date pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outpost udSndDir udPronouce A small military station that controls an area and guards against attack. out post (out ) noun, plural outposts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outpost pronunciation output 1. The amount of something produced. The employees increased their output by working extra hours. 2. Information that a computer displays on its screen or prints on paper. out put (out ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir output pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outrage udSndDir udPronouce 1. An act of great violence or cruelty. The dictator committed many outrages against the people of the country. 2. Great anger. The people of the city felt outrage at the mayor s accepting a bribe. Noun. To cause to feel great anger. The attack against the small country outraged many people. Verb. out rage (out ) noun, plural outrages; verb, outraged, outraging.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outrage pronunciation outrageous Shocking. Insulting people in front of friends is an outrageous thing to do. out geous (out r s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outrageous pronunciation (out r udPronouce udSndDir max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked outran Past tense of outrun. The winner of the race outran fifteen other athletes. Look up outrun for more information. out ran (out ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outran pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outrigger udSndDir udPronouce A frame that is attached to the outside of a canoe. It keeps the canoe from turning over. out ger (out r) noun, plural outriggers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outrigger pronunciation :PHYSSIZE outrigger on a canoe outright udSndDir udPronouce Complete; total. Saying you will be home when you know you won t is an outright lie. Adjective. 1. In a direct or honest way; openly. Please say outright what you think about my idea. 2. Completely and all at once. We paid for the bicycle outright. Adverb. out right (out ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outright' pronunciation outrun To run faster or farther than. That horse outran all the others in the race. out run (out ) verb, outran, outrun, outrunning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outrun pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outside udSndDir udPronouce The outer side, surface, or part. The outside of the house was painted white. Noun. 1. On the outside; outer. The outside layer of paint was peeling. 2. Extremely slight; not likely. There is only an outside chance that we will be able to go to the movies. Adjective. On or to the outside; outdoors. Do you want to go outside for some fresh air? We played outside all day. Adverb. Beyond the limits or range of. They live just outside Philadelphia. Preposition. out side (out or out or out ) noun, plural outsides; adjective; adverb; preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outside pronunciation or out or out outdated No longer used or fashionable; out-of-date. That kind of hat is outdated. out ed (out tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outdated pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outdid Past tense of outdo. Look up outdo for more information. out did (out ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outdid pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outdo To do better than. I tried to outdo the rest of the class in geography. out do (out ) verb, outdid, outdone, outdoing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outdo pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outdone Past participle of outdo. Look up outdo for more information. out done (out ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outdone pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outdoor Used or done out in the open instead of inside a house or other building. Baseball is an outdoor game. out door (out ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outdoor pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outdoors udSndDir udPronouce Not in a house or other building; out under the sky. We ate outdoors. Adverb. The world that is outside houses or other buildings. We took a walk in the outdoors. Noun. out doors (out ) adverb; noun.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outdoors pronunciation outer On the outside. We wear warm outer clothes in the winter. out er (ou r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outer pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outer space The space beyond the earth s atmosphere. The planets and stars are in outer space. outer space outfield The part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines. out field (out ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outfield pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outfit udSndDir udPronouce 1. All the articles or pieces of equipment needed for doing something. These shoes and helmets are part of the football team s new outfits. 2. A set of clothes. I wore my new outfit on the first day of school. 3. A group of people who work or belong together. What army outfit did that general lead during the war? Noun. To give or sell articles or equipment needed for doing something. The store outfitted the campers. Verb. out fit (out ) noun, plural outfits; verb, outfitted, outfitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outfit/ pronunciation outgoing 1. Friendly and liking to talk. An outgoing person makes friends easily. 2. Going out or departing. The outgoing governor lost the last election. When is the first outgoing bus tomorrow? out ing (out ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outgoing pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outgrew Past tense of outgrow. Look up outgrow for more information. out grew (out ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outgrew pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outgrow 1. To grow too big for. The baby will soon outgrow these clothes. 2. To leave behind or lose as one grows older. I outgrew my fear of the dark. 3. To grow bigger than. I have outgrown everyone in the class. out grow (out ) verb, outgrew, outgrown, outgrowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outgrow pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outgrown Past participle of outgrow. Look up outgrow for more information. out grown (out ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outgrown pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outing udSndDir udPronouce A short trip for pleasure. All the students enjoyed the school outing to the park. out ing (ou ting) noun, plural outings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outing pronunciation ting) outlaw udSndDir udPronouce A person who constantly breaks the law; criminal. The sheriff searched for the outlaws. Noun. To make illegal; prohibit. The state outlawed the sale of fireworks. Verb. out law (out ) noun, plural outlaws; verb, outlawed, outlawing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outlaw pronunciation otter udSndDir udPronouce A water animal that looks like a weasel. Otters have webbed feet, long, slightly flattened tails, and brown, shiny fur. ot ter (ot r) noun, plural otters or otter. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir otter pronunciation :PHYSSIZE A word used to express sudden pain. Ouch! I burned my finger on the stove! ouch (ouch) interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ouch)! max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion shocked ought udSndDir udPronouce An auxiliary verb that is used in the following ways: 1. To express an obligation or responsibility. You ought to obey the law. 2. To express what is expected or likely. I put in new batteries, so the radio ought to work. 3. To offer advice. You ought to take care of yourself so you won t get sick. ought ( t) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ought pronunciation ounce udSndDir udPronouce 1. A unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound. Sixteen ounces equal one pound. 2. A unit of measure for liquids. Thirty-two ounces equal one quart. 3. A small bit. The runners didn t have an ounce of energy left when they reached the end of the long race. ounce (ouns) noun, plural ounces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ounce pronunciation (ouns) Of, belonging to, or having to do with us. Our house is on Oak Street. Another word that sounds like this is hour. our (our) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (our) udPronouce udSndDir The one or ones that belong or have to do with us. Their dog is larger than ours. The error was ours. ours (ourz) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ourz) udPronouce udSndDir ourselves 1. Our own selves. We hurt ourselves in the game. We cooked for ourselves when our parents were away. We ourselves made the decision. 2. Our usual, normal, or true self. We re not feeling ourselves in this hot, humid weather. our selves (our selvz ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ourselves pronunciation (our selvz udPronouce udSndDir A suffix that means having or full of. Malicious means having malice. Dangerous means full of danger. To force out; drive out; expel. The player was ousted from the game for arguing with the umpire. oust (oust) verb, ousted, ousting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (oust) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Away from the center or from inside. I turned on the faucet, and water gushed out. The children went out to play. 2. Away from one s home or business. The doctor went out to visit a patient. 3. So as to be no longer active or available. Our supplies will soon run out. 4. Into view or to the attention of the public. The sun just came out. The book came out last month. Adverb. 1. Not active, being used, or in proper condition. The road is out because of the flood. 2. Not successful in reaching a base in a baseball game. 3. Away or outside. I was out when you phoned. Adjective. Through. I looked out the window. Preposition. out (out) adverb; adjective; preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (out) A prefix that means: 1. Forth; away. Outburst means a bursting forth. 2. More than; longer than; better than. Outnumber means to number more than. Outdo means to do better than. 3. Away from; outside. Outlying means lying outside. Outpost means a post away from the main post. outboard motor A motor attached to the outside of the stern of a small boat. out board motor (out SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outboard motor pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir outbreak udSndDir udPronouce A breaking out of something. There was an outbreak of flu last winter. out break (out ) noun, plural outbreaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outbreak' pronunciation outburst udSndDir udPronouce A bursting forth of something. We were surprised by your outburst of anger. out burst (out ) noun, plural outbursts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outburst pronunciation outcome udSndDir udPronouce A result; end. We are waiting to hear the outcome of the election. out come (out ) noun, plural outcomes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outcome pronunciation outcry udSndDir udPronouce 1. A strong objection or protest. There was an immediate outcry when it was announced that train service had been canceled. 2. A cry; shout. An outcry from the backyard brought us to the windows. out cry (out ) noun, plural outcries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir outcry pronunciation Oriental udSndDir udPronouce Having to do with or belonging to the Orient. Adjective. A member of one of the peoples living in the Orient. Noun. tal ( l) adjective; noun, plural Orientals.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Oriental pronunciation origin udSndDir udPronouce 1. The cause or source of something; what something begins or comes from. The origin of the fire was in the basement. 2. Parents; ancestors. Are your grandparents of foreign origin? or gin ( i jin or or i jin) noun, plural origins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir origin pronunciation i jin or or i jin) original udSndDir udPronouce 1. Made, done, thought of, or used for the first time; new. The idea for my story is original. 2. Able to do, make, or think of something new or different. An inventor must be an original thinker. 3. Having to do with or belonging to the origin or beginning of something; first. The original owner of the house still lives there. Adjective. Something that is original; not a copy, imitation, or translation. That painting is an original by a famous artist. Noun. nal ( l) adjective; noun, plural originals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir originalS pronunciation originality udSndDir udPronouce 1. The quality of being new or unusual. The originality of this painting fascinates me. 2. The ability to do, make, or think of something new or unusual. That sculptor shows great originality. ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir originality pronunciation originally At or from the start. Basketball was originally played in the United States. ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir originally pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir originate 1. To bring into being; start. Who originated the design for this new airplane? 2. To come into being; begin. The fire originated in an old, deserted building. nate ( ) verb, originated, originating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir originate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir oriole udSndDir udPronouce Any of various brightly colored songbirds that are found in most parts of the world. The males are usually bright orange or yellow with black markings. ole ( ) noun, plural orioles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oriolee pronunciation :PHYSSIZE ornament udSndDir udPronouce Something that is used as a decoration. The Christmas tree ornaments were painted bright colors. Noun. To decorate with ornaments. Verb. or ment ( nt for noun; ment for verb) noun, plural ornaments; verb, ornamented, ornamenting.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ornamentW pronunciation nt for noun; ment for verb) ornate Having much decoration. The palace was filled with ornate furniture. or nate ( ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ornate pronunciation :PHYSSIZE an ornate throne udPronouce udSndDir orphan udSndDir udPronouce A child whose parents are dead. Noun. To make an orphan of. The war orphaned hundreds of children. Verb. or phan ( n) noun, plural orphans; verb, orphaned, orphaning.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orphan pronunciation orphanage udSndDir udPronouce A place that takes in and cares for orphans. or age ( nij) noun, plural orphanages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orphanage pronunciation nij) orthodontist udSndDir udPronouce A dentist whose work is straightening the teeth. or tist ( tist) noun, plural orthodontists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orthodontist pronunciation tist) orthodox udSndDir udPronouce 1. The same or almost the same as what most people believe or accept. My parents opinions on politics are very orthodox. 2. Holding or following widely accepted or traditional beliefs or practices. That family is very orthodox in their religious beliefs. or dox ( doks ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orthodox pronunciation doks ostrich udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce A large bird that has a long neck, long, strong legs, and a small, flat head. The ostrich is the largest of all living birds. It cannot fly, but it can run very fast. Ostriches are found in Africa. os trich ( trich or os trich) noun, plural ostriches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ostrich pronunciation trich or os trich)i buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle other udSndDir udPronouce 1. Different from the one or ones already mentioned. If you can t help me, maybe some other person can. 2. Remaining. The other guests haven t arrived yet. 3. More, extra, or further. I have no other gloves. 4. Not very long ago. Our cousins just called us the other day. Adjective. 1. A different or additional person or thing. If you don t like that hat we have others. 2. The remaining one. I didn t know the others at the party. Pronoun. In a different way; otherwise. I could not feel other than surprised. Adverb. oth er (u r) adjective; pronoun, plural others; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir other pronunciation otherwise udSndDir udPronouce 1. In other respects besides that. It rained a little during the picnic, but otherwise the picnic was a success. 2. If the circumstances were different. We were lucky we brought an umbrella; we would have gotten wet otherwise. 3. In a different way or in any other way. I cannot believe otherwise but that our team will win. Adverb. Different; other. The spy s story sounds true, but the facts are otherwise. Adjective. Because if not; or else. The roof must be fixed, otherwise it ll leak if it rains. Conjunction. oth wise (u ) adverb; adjective; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir otherwise pronunciation ordain 1. To decide or order by law or authority. The law ordains the punishment that a convicted criminal will receive. 2. To admit formally to the clergy or other religious office. My cousin was ordained as a minister. or dain ( ) verb, ordained, ordaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ordain pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ordeal udSndDir udPronouce A very hard or painful experience or test. Living through the earthquake was quite an ordeal. or deal ( ) noun, plural ordeals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ordeal1 pronunciation order udSndDir udPronouce 1. A command to do something. The soldier obeyed orders. 2. The way in which things are arranged; position in a series. The teacher called the students names in alphabetical order. 3. A condition in which laws or rules are obeyed. The police restored order after the riot. 4. Clean, neat, or proper condition. Please keep your room in order. 5. A request for goods. I called the grocery store and gave them our order. 6. Goods that have been requested or supplied. The waiter delivered their order. 7. A group of people who live under the same rules or belong to the same organization. Nuns and monks belong to religious orders. 8. A related group of animals, plants, or other living things. Each order is made up of several families. Mice and squirrels are both in the rodent order. Noun. 1. To tell to do something; give an order to; command. The police officer ordered the thieves to put up their hands. 2. To place an order for; ask for. We ordered eggs and bread from the grocery store. 3. To put into proper order; arrange neatly or properly. I ordered the books on my shelves. Verb. in order to. So as to be able to. The child stood on a chair in order to see better. out of order. Not working in the proper way. The broken telephone had been out of order for a week. or der ( r) noun, plural orders; verb, ordered, ordering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir order idiom in order to. So as to be able to. The child stood on a chair in order to see better. out of order. Not working in the proper way. The broken telephone had been out of order for a week. pronunciation orderly udSndDir udPronouce 1. Arranged in a certain way or order; having order. The children marched in an orderly line. I keep my room orderly. 2. Not causing or making trouble or noise. An orderly crowd of people waited outside of the White House for the president to come out. Adjective. 1. A worker in a hospital who cleans and does other jobs. 2. A soldier assigned to an officer or group of officers. An orderly carries messages and does other tasks. Noun. or ) adjective; noun, plural orderlies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orderly pronunciation ordinal number A number that shows position in a series. First, second, and third are ordinal numbers. or nal number ( SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ordinal number pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass ordinarily In normal conditions or circumstances; usually. Ordinarily, the museum is open on Sundays. or ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ordinarily pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ordinary udSndDir udPronouce 1. Commonly used; regular; usual. My ordinary tone of voice is soft. 2. Not different in any way from others; average. I thought the movie was very ordinary. or ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ordinary pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A mineral or rock that is mined for the metal or other substance it contains. Other words that sound like this are oar and or. ore ( r) noun, plural ores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Ore. or Oreg. An abbreviation for Oregon. Ore. or Oreg. Oregon A state in the northwestern United States on the Pacific. Its capital is Salem. Or gon ( i gon n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Oregon pronunciation i gon word history Word History The origin of the name Oregon is not definitely known. Somehow, the American Indian name for the Wisconsin River was written incorrectly on a map. When explorers in the Northwest found the Columbia River, they thought it was the river on the map. The river s name was later changed to the Columbia River, but the name Oregon was kept as the name of the state that lies south of this river. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing organ udSndDir udSndEffect organ1.wav udPronouce 1. A musical instrument made up of pipes of different lengths which are sounded by air blown from a bellows. The organ is played by means of one or more keyboards. 2. A similar musical instrument that has no pipes and uses electricity and loudspeakers to produce sound. 3. A part of an animal or plant that is made up of several kinds of tissues and that does a particular job. The heart, liver, and eyes are organs of the body. Leaves and flowers are plant organs. or gan ( n) noun, plural organs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir organ pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE organic 1. Having to do with or coming from living things. Decaying leaves, grass, vegetables, and other organic matter can be used to make soil fertile. 2. Using or grown by farming or gardening methods in which manufactured chemicals are not used. or r gan ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir organic pronunciation r gan udPronouce udSndDir organism udSndDir udPronouce A living thing. Animals, plants, amebas, and bacteria are all organisms. or ism ( m) noun, plural organisms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir organism- pronunciation organization udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of organizing. The class president was in charge of the organization of the school dance. 2. The condition or way of being organized. In our library, the organization of books is by subject. 3. A group of people joined together for a particular purpose. I belong to an organization that does work for various charities. or tion ( n) noun, plural organizations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir organization pronunciation organize 1. To arrange or put together in an orderly way. I organize the stamps in my collection according to what country they are from. Who is in charge of organizing the trip to the zoo? 2. To cause to join together in a labor union or other organization. or ize ( ) verb, organized, organizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir organize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Orient The countries of Asia. China and Japan are countries of the Orient. ent ( nt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Orient pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir opposition udSndDir udPronouce 1. Action against. My opposition to the plan surprised my friends. 2. A political party that is opposed to the party in power. op tion (op zish n) noun, plural oppositions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opposition pronunciation zish oppress 1. To control or rule by cruel and unjust means. The dictator s army oppressed the people of the country. 2. To be a burden to; trouble or depress. The long drought oppressed the farmers. op press ( pres ) verb, oppressed, oppressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oppress pronunciation pres buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor optical 1. Having to do with the sense of sight. A mirage is an optical illusion. 2. Designed to help one see. Microscopes and eyeglasses are optical devices. op cal (op l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir optical pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir optimistic Tending to look on the favorable side of things and believe that everything will turn out for the best. The students were very optimistic about their chances of getting summer jobs. op tic (op tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir optimistic pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir optional Left to one s choice; not required. Going to the class party is optional. op al (op l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir optional pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. A word that is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses that represent choices. Is the water warm or cold? Eat lunch, or you will be hungry later. 2. A word that is used to introduce the second of two choices when the first is introduced by either or whether. Either write or phone me. We didn t know whether to stay or leave. 3. A word that is used to introduce a word or phrase that means the same as something already mentioned. We saw a cougar, or mountain lion, at the zoo. Other words that sound like this are oar and ore. or ( r) conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir A suffix that means a person or thing that does something. Inventor means a person who invents. Generator means a machine that produces or generates something. The suffix -er sometimes has the same meaning. Look up -er for more information. Postal abbreviation for Oregon. udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not written; using speech; spoken. Each student must give an oral report on a favorite book. 2. Having to do with the mouth. Brushing your teeth after every meal is good oral hygiene. ral ( l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation orange udSndDir udPronouce 1. A round citrus fruit that has a thick orange or yellow skin and a sweet juice. Oranges grow on evergreen trees in warm climates. 2. A reddish yellow color. Noun. Having the color orange; reddish yellow. Adjective. or ange (or inj or inj) noun, plural oranges; adjective.. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orange pronunciation inj or or :PHYSSIZE orangeade udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A drink made of orange juice and water and sweetened with sugar. or ade ( or or ) noun, plural orangeades.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orangeade pronunciation or or buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia orangutan udSndDir udSndEffect orangtng.wav udPronouce A large ape that lives in trees in certain parts of Asia. Orangutans have very long, strong arms, a shaggy coat of reddish brown hair, and no tail. tan ( rang ) noun, plural orangutans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orangutan pronunciation rang orbit udSndDir udPronouce 1. The path that a planet or other heavenly body follows as it moves in a circle around another heavenly body. The orbit of the earth around the sun takes about 365 days. 2. One complete trip of a spacecraft along such a path. The scientists sent a satellite into orbit around the earth. Noun. To move in an orbit around a heavenly body. The earth orbits the sun. Verb. or bit ( bit) noun, plural orbits; verb, orbited, orbiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orbit pronunciation bit)8 orchard udSndDir udPronouce An area of land where fruit trees are grown. or chard ( rd) noun, plural orchards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orchard pronunciation rd)ef orchestra enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of musicians playing together on various instruments. 2. The violins, horns, drums, and other instruments played by such a group. 3. The main floor of a theater. 4. The area just in front of a stage in which the orchestra plays. or tra ( ) noun, plural orchestras. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orchestra pronunciation word history Word History The word orchestra comes from a Greek word meaning dance area. In the theater of ancient Greece, one section of the stage was called the orchestra. It was there that a chorus of performers danced and sang during a performance.k WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE orchid udSndDir udPronouce A plant with flowers that grow in various shapes and colors. or chid ( kid) noun, plural orchids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir orchid pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A mineral used as a gem. Opals are white, blue, yellow, or black. They change color slightly when moved in the light. pal ( l) noun, plural opals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opal3 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE opaque 1. Not letting light through; not transparent. Opaque curtains keep sunlight out of the room. 2. Not shining; dull. The table was painted an opaque black. paque ( ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opaque pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udSndEffect open.wav udPronouce 1. Allowing movement in, out, or through. The bird flew in through the open window. 2. Not having its lid, door, or other covering closed. There is an open box of tissues on the self. 3. Not closed in or covered; having no barriers. The horses ran across the open meadow. 4. Spread out or unfolded. The open umbrella blew away in the wind. 5. Free to be used, taken, entered, or attended; available. The job of school secretary is still open. The meeting of the city council is open to the public. 6. Able or ready to take in new ideas, facts, or beliefs. Our teacher is always open to suggestions. 7. Honest; frank. I am very open with my best friend about my problems. 8. Ready to do business. That store is open every day but Sunday. 9. Having spaces, holes, or gaps between the parts. A net used for fishing has an open weave. Adjective. 1. To make or become open. Open the envelope and read the letter. The door creaked as it opened. 2. To have an opening. The room opens onto a porch. 3. To spread out; unfold. The petals of the flower opened. 4. To set up or become available. The pool opens in June. 5. To begin; start. The governor opened the speech with a joke. Verb. Any space or area that is not closed in or hidden. The party was held in the open. Noun. pen ( n) adjective; verb, opened, opening; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir open/ pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE opener udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tool that is used to open closed or sealed containers, such as cans or bottles. 2. The first thing or part in a series. We won the opener of the baseball season. r) noun, plural openers.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opener pronunciation opening udSndDir udPronouce 1. An empty or clear space. We squeezed through an opening in the fence. 2. The first part; beginning. The opening of the book was not interesting. 3. A job that is not filled. There is an opening for a clerk at the grocery store. 4. The first time something is performed or open for business. The opening of the school play is tomorrow. 5. The act of becoming open or being made open. The real opening of the West took place when the railroads were built. ing ( ning) noun, plural openings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opening pronunciation ning) opera udSndDir udPronouce A play in which all or most of the words are sung. Operas include costumes, scenery, acting, and music. op a (op ) noun, plural operas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opera pronunciation operate 1. To go or run; work; function. The car s motor operates well. 2. To cause to work or control the working of. How do you operate the elevator? I know how to operate a computer. 3. To perform surgery on the body of a person or animal. The doctors operated on the patient to fix a broken bone. op ate (op ) verb, operated, operating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir operate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir operation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or way of working or directing. The operation of the business took up a lot of the owner s time. I would like to learn about the operation of car engines. 2. The condition of being at work. The machine is in operation. 3. Treatment that is performed on the body of a sick or hurt person or animal by surgery. Two classmates had operations to remove their tonsils. op tion (op n) noun, plural operations... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir operation pronunciation operator udSndDir udPronouce A person who operates a machine or other device. My cousin is a telephone operator. The elevator operator has worked here for many years. op tor (op r) noun, plural operators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir operator pronunciation operetta udSndDir udPronouce A short opera that is funny. An operetta includes music and songs combined with spoken parts and dancing. op ta (op ) noun, plural operettas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir operetta9 pronunciation opinion udSndDir udPronouce 1. A belief that is based on what a person thinks rather than what is proved or known to be true. It is my opinion that our team will win the race. What is your opinion of that movie? 2. A formal statement or decision made by an expert. My parents wanted to get a lawyer s opinion before they signed the contract. ion ( n) noun, plural opinions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opinion pronunciation opossum udSndDir udPronouce A furry American animal that lives in trees. Female opossums carry their young in a pouch as kangaroos do. When frightened, the opossum lies still as if it were dead. This animal is also called a possum. sum ( m) noun, plural opossums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opossum pronunciation :PHYSSIZE opponent udSndDir udPronouce A person who is against another in a fight, contest, or discussion. The soccer team beat its opponent and won the championship. op nent ( nt) noun, plural opponents.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opponenti pronunciation opportunity udSndDir udPronouce A good chance; favorable time. When the pond froze, we had an opportunity to go ice skating. op ty (op ) noun, plural opportunities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opportunity pronunciation or op oppose 1. To be against; resist. The people in the town opposed the plan to raise taxes. 2. To be the opposite of; contrast. Good is opposed to evil. op pose ( ) verb, opposed, opposing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oppose pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir opposite udSndDir udPronouce 1. On the other side of or across from another person or thing; facing. They live on the opposite side of the street from me. That student sits opposite me. 2. Turned or moving the other way. We passed a red car going in the opposite direction from us. 3. Completely different. Hot is opposite to cold. Adjective. A person or thing that is completely different from another. Summer and winter are opposites. Night is the opposite of day. Noun. Across from. Stand opposite me. Preposition. op site (op zit) adjective; noun, plural opposites; preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir opposite pronunciation zit)6 udSndDir udPronouce 1. In a position above and supported by; atop. The coats are on the bed. 2. So as to be in contact with. Please spread butter on the bread. 3. In a position at, near, or next to. Their house is on the lake. 4. In the direction of; toward; to. Our house in on the left. 5. In the condition or process of. The nurse was on duty. 6. About; concerning. The lecture was on the art of the Eskimo. 7. During the time, course or occasion of. We left for camp on Wednesday. 8. Connected or associated with as a member. I am on the committee that is planning the spring dance. 9. For the purpose of. They went to the city on business. Preposition. 1. In or into contact with something. I m putting some water on to boil. 2. Forward in time or space; onward. Please move on so that others can pass by. 3. In, to, or into action, operation, or movement. Switch the light on in the den. The riders urged their horses on. Adverb. 1. In operation or use. Why is the light on in the cellar? 2. Taking place; happening: The war is still on. Adjective. on and on. Without stopping. The speaker talked on and on for two hours. on ( n or on) preposition; adverb; adjective... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom on and on. Without stopping. The speaker talked on and on for two hours. pronunciation n or on)kMCI Postal abbreviation for Ontario. udSndDir udPronouce 1. One time. I have a piano lesson once a week. 2. In a time now past; before. Parents were once children. Adverb. One single time. May I borrow your bicycle just this once? Noun. As soon as; when. The game is easy, once you learn the rules. Conjunction. at once. 1. Without any delay; now. Come here at once. 2. At the same time. Everyone in class tried to talk at once. once in a while. Not often; occasionally. We visit our cousins only once in a while. once upon a time. At some time in the past; long ago. Once upon a time there were knights who wore armor. once (wuns) adverb; noun; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom at once. 1. Without any delay; now. Come here at once. 2. At the same time. Everyone in class tried to talk at once. once in a while. Not often; occasionally. We visit our cousins only once in a while. once upon a time. At some time in the past; long ago. Once upon a time there were knights who wore armor. pronunciation (wuns). oncoming Approaching; coming nearer. The oncoming car had its lights off. on ing ( ing or on ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oncoming pronunciation ing or on udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The first and lowest number; 1. 2. A single person, thing, or unit. Someone been eating the cherries; there s only one left. Noun. 1. Being a single person or thing. I have only one pencil. 2. Being a particular person, thing, or group. The squirrel ran from one side of the yard to the other. 3. Some. Practical jokes will get you in trouble one day. Adjective. 1. A particular person or thing. One of the paintings won an award. 2. Any person. One can see the tall buildings of the city in the distance. Pronoun. Another word that sounds like this is won. one by one. One after another; each following the preceding one. We entered the bus one by one. one (wun) noun, plural ones; adjective; pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom one by one. One after another; each following the preceding one. We entered the bus one by one. pronunciation (wun) oneself s own self. Seeing oneself on television would be exciting. one self (wun self ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oneself pronunciation (wun self udPronouce udSndDir one-sided 1. For or showing only one side; unfair; partial. Your story of the argument is one-sided. 2. Not even or equal. The basketball game was very one-sided, with our team losing by forty points. one-sid ed (wun did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir one-sided pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir one-way Moving or allowing movement in one direction only. That is a one-way street. one-way (wun ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir one-way pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir onion udSndDir udPronouce The round or oval bulb of a plant that is also known as an onion. Onions have a strong, sharp taste and smell. They are eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked. on ion (un n) noun, plural onions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir onion pronunciation :PHYSSIZE kinds of onions udSndDir udPronouce 1. Alone of its kind; solitary. My friend is an only child. This is the only hat I own. 2. Best of all. You are the only singer for the role. Adjective. 1. No more than. I have only two dollars. 2. No one or nothing other than. Only you remembered that today is my birthday. 3. No time or no place except. My dog comes indoors only at night. Adverb. Except that; but. I would have gone to the park, only it was raining. Conjunction. on ) adjective; adverb; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir onlyw pronunciation onset udSndDir udPronouce 1. The beginning of something. At the onset of summer, we move to the seashore. 2. An attack; assault. The town withstood the enemy s onset. on set ( or on ) noun, plural onsets.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir onset pronunciation or on An abbreviation for Ontario. Ontario A province in central Canada. Its capital is Toronto. On o (on t ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Ontario pronunciation (on t udPronouce udSndDir To a position on. The door opens onto the porch. The actor walked onto the stage. on or on ) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation or on language note Language Note Do not confuse onto and on to. Onto is a preposition, and it is written as one word. On to is a combination of the adverb on and the preposition to and so is written as two words. After looking at the lions, we walked on to the next exhibit at the zoo. The cat jumped onto the back of the chair. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing onward udSndDir udPronouce Toward the front. They climbed onward to the top of the hill. Adverb. Moving or directed toward a point in front; forward. It was impossible to stop the onward flow of the flood. Adjective. on ward ( rd or on rd) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir onward pronunciation rd or on To leak or pass out slowly through small holes or openings; seep. The mud oozed between my toes. ooze ( z) verb, oozed, oozing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion giggle The green pods of a plant. Okra is soft and sticky inside. It is used in soups and eaten as a vegetable. kra ( ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having lived or existed for a long period of time. That church is a very old building. 2. Of a certain age. Our car is three years old. 3. From the past; not new or recent. The comedian told an old joke. 4. Known for a long time; familiar. We are old friends. 5. Former. This is my old neighborhood. 6. Worn-out; used. We gave away all our old clothes. Adjective. A time in the past; former times. We read a story of the knights of old. Noun. old ( ld) adjective, older or elder, oldest or eldest; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation olden Very old or ancient. Chariots were used in olden days. old n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir olden pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Old English The oldest form of the English language, used until about the year 1100. Old English old-fashioned udSndDir udPronouce 1. Attached to or favoring old ways, ideas, or customs. My grandparents are a little old-fashioned in the way they think. 2. Out-of-date; no longer in fashion. I found an old-fashioned hat in the attic. old-fash ioned ( nd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir old-fashioned pronunciation Old Testament A collection of writings that make up the Jewish Bible and form the first part of the Christian Bible. Old Testament Old World The part of the world that includes Europe, Asia, and Africa. Columbus sailed from the Old World to the New World. Old World oleomargarine udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A substitute for butter. This is also called margarine. Look up margarine for more information. rine ( r in) noun, plural oleomargarines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oleomargarine pronunciation r in) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist olive udSndDir udPronouce 1. The small, oily fruit of an evergreen tree. Olives have a single hard seed and firm flesh. They are often eaten pickled and are used to make olive oil. 2. A dull yellowish green color. Noun. Having the color olive; dull yellowish green. Adjective. ol ive (ol iv) noun, plural olives; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir olive pronunciation :PHYSSIZE olive oil A yellow or green oil obtained from olives. It is used in salads and in cooking. olive oil Olympic games 1. An ancient Greek festival during which a series of competitions in athletics, poetry, and dancing were held. 2. A modern series of athletic contests in which athletes from many countries take part. The Olympic games are held in winter and summer every four years. These games are also called the Olympics. pic games ( pik). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Olympic games pronunciation pik). word history Word History The Olympic games were named after Olympia, the city in Greece where the first games were held in 776 B.C. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing omelet udSndDir udPronouce A food that is made of eggs that have been beaten, cooked in a pan, and then folded over. Omelets often have fillings. om let (om lit or om lit) noun, plural omelets.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir omelet[ pronunciation lit or om lit) udSndDir udPronouce Something that is supposed to be a sign of good or bad luck to come. Breaking a mirror is thought to be a bad omen. men ( n) noun, plural omens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir omen? pronunciation ominous Telling of trouble or bad luck to come; threatening. There were ominous black storm clouds coming in from the sea. om nous (om s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ominous pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor To leave out; not include. Did you omit butter from the recipe? mit ( ) verb, omitted, omitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir omnivore udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce An animal that eats both animal flesh and plants. Bears and opossums are omnivores. om vore (om ) noun, plural omnivores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir omnivoreI pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass offshore udSndDir udPronouce Moving or in a direction away from the shore. We saw some people doing offshore fishing from their boats. Adjective. Away from the shore. The storm has moved offshore. Adverb. off shore ( ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir offshore pronunciation offspring udSndDir udPronouce The young of a person, animal, or plant. We went to the zoo and saw a mother lion and three offspring. off spring ( spring ) noun, plural offspring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir offspring pronunciation spring often Many times; frequently. We went swimming often this summer. of ten ( n) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir often pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce 1. A monster or giant that eats people. Ogres appear in fairy tales and legends. 2. A person who is cruel and frightening. Our neighbor is an ogre who yells often. gre ( r) noun, plural ogres. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared A word used to express surprise, happiness, sadness, pain, or other feeling. Oh! I didn t hear you come into the room! Another word that sounds like this is owe. oh ( ) interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion Postal abbreviation for Ohio. 1. A state in the north-central United States. Its capital is Columbus. 2. A river in the east-central United States. ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation word history Word History Ohio was an American Indian name for the Ohio River that means fine, great, beautiful river. Settlers used the name for the land around the river. When this land was made a county of Virginia, it was called Ohio, too. When the county became a separate state, it kept the same name. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Any one of a large group of substances that are greasy and will dissolve in alcohol but not in water. Oils are usually liquid or will easily become liquid when warmed. Oil comes from animals, vegetables, and minerals. 2. A liquid that is found beneath the earth s surface; petroleum. Look up petroleum for more information. Noun. To cover, polish, or supply with oil. I helped oil the furniture. The worker oiled the rusty hinges of the door. Verb. oil (oil) noun, plural oils; verb, oiled, oiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (oil) oil paint A paint that is made by mixing colored powders with oil. oil paint oil well A well that is dug or drilled in the earth to get petroleum. oil well :PHYSSIZE Pumping from an oil well. 1. Of or like oil. The suntan lotion was oily. 2. Containing, covered, or soaked with oil. We threw away the oily rags. oil y (oi ) adjective, oilier, oiliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ointment udSndDir udPronouce A soft, oily substance that is put on the skin to heal, protect, or soften it. Ointments frequently contain medicine. oint ment (oint nt) noun, plural ointments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ointmentI pronunciation (oint udSndDir udPronouce All right. Everything is OK. Is it OK if I borrow your book? OK! I ll do it! Adjective; adverb; interjection. Agreement or approval. We need the teacher s OK to have a party. Noun. To approve or agree to. The teacher OK d our project. Verb. This word is also spelled O.K. and okay. OK ( ) adjective; adverb; interjection; noun, plural OK s; verb, OK d, OK SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Postal abbreviation for Oklahoma. Okla. An abbreviation for Oklahoma. Okla. Oklahoma A state in the south-central United States. Its capital is Oklahoma City. ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Oklahoma pronunciation word history Word History In an Indian treaty of 1866, one tribe used the name Oklahoma for its lands. This American Indian word means red people. The name was given to a railroad station that used to be where Oklahoma City is today. Later it was chosen as the name for the state.s WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow R :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Different from the usual or normal; strange; peculiar. The radio was making an odd sound, so we took it to be fixed. It is odd that they never answered my letter. 2. Remaining from a pair or set. I have an odd glove and can t find its mate. This is an odd plate left from the set of old dishes. 3. Happening or appearing now and then; occasional. I do odd jobs after school. 4. Leaving a remainder of one when divided by two. 5, 7, and 19 are odd numbers. odd (od) adjective, odder, oddest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation oddity udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person or thing that is odd or strange. An animal with two heads would be quite an oddity. 2. The condition or quality of being odd or strange. The oddity of their green hair made the clowns look funnier than ever. odd ty (od ) noun, plural oddities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oddity pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The difference in favor of or against something being true or happening. The odds are ten to one against that horse s winning the race. The odds are in favor of your being elected class president. at odds. Disagreeing or quarreling. The twins are often at odds with each other. odds (odz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom at odds. Disagreeing or quarreling. The twins are often at odds with each other. pronunciation (odz) udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce Smell; scent. The odor of flowers filled the room. The odor of garbage bothered the people who lived near the town dump. dor ( r) noun, plural odors.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir odors pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste odorless Having no smell; without an odor. Some gases are odorless. less ( r lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir odorless pronunciation r lis) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Belonging to. The cover of the book is red. Are you a member of the club? 2. Away from. We live five miles north of the city. 3. That is or that is called. The city of Boston is very historic. 4. Characterized by; having; with. The senator is a politician of distinction. 5. Having to do with; concerning; about. I thought of you last night. 6. Resulting from; caused by. The plant died of the cold. 7. Having or containing. I drank a glass of milk. 8. Made from or with. A wall of bricks surrounded the yard. of (uv or ov or unstressed v) preposition... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (uv or ov or unstressed udSndDir udSndEffect off.wav udPronouce No longer on, attached to, or connected with; away from. Take the books off the shelf, please. A button is off my jacket. Preposition. 1. So as to be no longer on, attached, or connected. The coin rolled to the edge of the table and fell off. I broke a piece of bread off from the loaf. 2. So as to be no longer working or functioning. Please switch off the lights in the living room. 3. So as to be away from work or duty. Did you take yesterday off? Adverb. 1. No longer working, continuing, or taking place. Is the electricity off? 2. Away from work or duty. The students are off for the day. 3. Not accurate or correct. Your addition of the bill was off by three cents. Adjective. off and on. Stopping and starting with periods of time between; not continuously. Yesterday it rained off and on all day. off ( f) preposition; adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom off and on. Stopping and starting with periods of time between; not continuously. Yesterday it rained off and on all day. pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE offend To cause to be angry or unhappy. Your rude remark offended me. of fend ( fend ) verb, offended, offending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir offend pronunciation fend buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion offense udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of breaking the law or a rule. The thieves will be punished for their offense. 2. The act of causing anger or unhappiness. I meant no offense when I said that you aren t a good dancer. 3. The attacking team or players in a game. Our football team has a good offense. of fense ( fens for definitions 1 and 2; ns for definition 3) noun, plural offenses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir offense pronunciation fens for definitions 1 and 2; ns for definition 3) offensive udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Causing anger or unhappiness. They got into an argument over an offensive remark. 2. Not pleasing; unpleasant; disagreeable. There was an offensive smell in the garbage can. 3. Used for attack. A knife is an offensive weapon. Adjective. A position or course, or attitude of attack. The enemy took the offensive and surrounded the fort. Noun. of sive ( siv) adjective; noun, plural offensives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir offensive pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor offer udSndDir udPronouce 1. To present to be accepted or turned down. I offered an apology for being late. They offered some suggestions for the party. We offered ten dollars for the book. 2. To show a desire to do or give something; volunteer. My friend offered to help me wash the car. 3. To make a show of. The enemy offered little resistance when the soldiers attacked. Verb. 1. The act of offering. We accept your offer of help. 2. Something offered. The salesperson turned down our offer of $500 for the old car. Noun. of fer ( r) verb, offered, offering; noun, plural offers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir offer pronunciation office udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place where the work of a business or profession is done. The door to the doctor s office was open. That company s office is upstairs. 2. All the people who work in such a place. The office gave the secretary a birthday party. 3. A position of authority, trust, or responsibility. Who is running for the office of mayor? of fice ( fis) noun, plural offices. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir officec pronunciation :PHYSSIZE officer udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who has the power to command and lead others in the army or navy. Captains, generals, and admirals are officers. 2. A person who has a position of authority, trust, or responsibility. The president and vice president of a company are two of its officers. 3. A member of the police; policeman or policewoman. We asked the officer for directions. of cer ( r) noun, plural officers.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir officer pronunciation official udSndDir udPronouce A person who holds a certain office or position. The president and vice president are the two highest officials in the executive branch of the United States government. Noun. 1. Of or having to do with an office or position of authority. Taking notes at each meeting is one of the official duties of the club secretary. 2. Coming from or approved by an authority. The governor made an official statement to the press. 3. Having the authority to do a specific job. Our neighbor was the official referee at the basketball game. 4. Formal and proper. There was an official reception for the visiting ruler. Adjective. of cial ( fish l) noun, plural officials; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir official pronunciation fish offset To act against or lessen the effect of; make up for. The teacher s kindness offset the strict rules of the school. off set ( ) verb, offset, offsetting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir offset pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir offshoot udSndDir udPronouce Something that develops or grows from something else. A shoot or stem that grows from the main stem of a plant is an offshoot. off shoot ( ) noun, plural offshoots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir offshootC pronunciation occasional Happening or appearing now and then; not frequent. The weather report said there will be occasional showers today. oc l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir occasional pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir occupant udSndDir udPronouce A person or thing that occupies a place or position. The occupant of the house is away for the day. oc pant (ok nt) noun, plural occupants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir occupantU pronunciation nt)n, p occupation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The work that a person does in order to earn a living; profession. Our neighbor s occupation is teaching school. 2. The act of occupying or the condition of being occupied. The enemy soldiers occupation of the town lasted for months. oc tion (ok n) noun, plural occupations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir occupation pronunciation occupy udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take up time or space; fill. Running errands for my parents occupied most of the morning. 2. To take and keep control of. Enemy soldiers occupied the fort. 3. To live in. They occupy the house just down the street. 4. To keep busy. The children occupied themselves by working on model airplanes. 5. To have as one s own; possess. Two of our neighbors occupy a position in the town s government. oc py (ok ) verb, occupied, occupying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir occupy pronunciation occur 1. To take place; happen. The fire occurred in the middle of the night. 2. To be found; appear. How many times does the word occur on this page? 3. To come into one s thoughts; suggest itself. It did not occur to me to take my umbrella. oc cur ( ) verb, occurred, occurring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir occur pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir occurrence udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of occurring. The occurrence of snow at this time of year is rare. 2. Something that takes place or happens. Rain is an unusual occurrence in the desert. oc rence ( ns) noun, plural occurrences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir occurrence pronunciation ocean udSndDir udSndEffect ocean.wav udPronouce 1. The whole body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the earth s surface. 2. Any one of the four main parts of this body of water: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, or Arctic Ocean. cean ( n) noun, plural oceans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ocean pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE ocean floor The land lying at the bottom of the ocean. The diver found many exotic fish while exploring the ocean floor. ocean floor oceanography The science that deals with the ocean and the animals and plants that live in it. phy ( ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oceanography pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass ocelot udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A wildcat of medium size that has yellow fur with black stripes on its face and spots on its body. Ocelots live in the southwestern United States and in Central and South America. lot (os ) noun, plural ocelots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ocelot pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist clock Of or according to the clock. They will meet us at two o clock. clock ( klok ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clock pronunciation klok udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for October. octagon udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A figure having eight sides and eight angles. oc gon (ok ) noun, plural octagons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir octagon pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist octave udSndDir udPronouce 1. The musical interval between the first and last notes of a scale. 2. All the notes or keys of an instrument that make up this interval. Most pianos have a range of seven and one half octaves. oc tave (ok tiv) noun, plural octaves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir octave pronunciation October The tenth month of the year. October has thirty-one days. Oc ber (ok t r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce October pronunciation (ok t word history Word History October comes from the Latin word for eight. The early Roman calendar began with March, making October the eighth month. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing octopus udSndDir udPronouce An animal that lives in salt water and has a soft, rounded body and eight arms. The octopus has suckers on its arms that help it move along the ocean bottom and catch food. oc pus (ok s) noun, plural octopuses.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir octopus pronunciation :PHYSSIZE oblige 1. To make a person do something by a law, promise, or sense of duty. My parents were obliged to pay for the window I broke. 2. To make thankful for a service or favor. We are obliged to you for the help you have given us. blige ( ) verb, obliged, obliging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oblige pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir oblique angle Any angle that is not a right angle. ob lique angle ( SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oblique angle pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light oblong udSndDir udPronouce Longer than wide. The necktie was in an oblong box. Adjective. An object or shape that is oblong. A rectangle that is not square is an oblong. Noun. ob long (ob ) adjective; noun, plural oblongs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oblong pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument that makes a high tone. The oboe is played by blowing into a mouthpiece made from two reeds. boe ( ) noun, plural oboes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oboe# pronunciation obscure udSndDir udPronouce 1. Hard to understand; not clearly expressed. The poem was full of symbols and very obscure. 2. Not clearly seen, felt, or heard. I could not recognize the obscure figure in the faded picture. 3. Not well-known. Few people have read a book by that obscure writer. Adjective. To hide; conceal. Fog obscured the moon. Verb. ob scure ( b sky ) adjective; verb, obscured, obscuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obscure pronunciation b sky observation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or power of noticing. The detective s careful observation helped the police to solve the crime. 2. The condition of being seen; notice. The thief escaped observation in the darkness. 3. Something said; comment; remark. I made an observation about the weather. ob tion (ob n) noun, plural observations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir observation pronunciation observatory udSndDir udPronouce A place or building that has telescopes for observing and studying the sun, moon, planets, and stars. ob ) noun, plural observatories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir observatory pronunciation :PHYSSIZE observe udSndDir udPronouce 1. To see or notice. I observed a large truck parked in front of our neighbor s house. 2. To make a careful study of. The scientist observed how the mice acted after they were given the medicine. 3. To follow, obey, or celebrate. The driver of the car observed the speed limit. We observe Thanksgiving with my grandparents. 4. To comment; remark. We have a strong team, the coach observed. ob serve ( ) verb, observed, observing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir observe pronunciation obsolete No longer in use or practice; out-of-date. Stagecoaches are obsolete. ob lete (ob or ob ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obsolete pronunciation or ob udPronouce udSndDir obstacle udSndDir udPronouce A person or thing that stands in the way or blocks progress. The heavy snowstorm was an obstacle to traffic. ob cle (ob l) noun, plural obstacles.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obstacle[ pronunciation obstruct 1. To fill and block. Fallen trees obstructed the road after the storm. 2. To stand or be in the way of. The large hat on the person sitting in front of me obstructed my view of the stage. ob struct ( b strukt ) verb, obstructed, obstructing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce obstruct pronunciation b strukt word history Word History The word obstruct comes from two Latin words meaning in the way and to build. To obstruct means to build something in the way and thus block a path or action. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing obstruction udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that obstructs; obstacle; block. The tree that fell in the road was an obstruction to traffic. 2. The act of obstructing or the condition of being obstructed. Your obstruction of this road is illegal. ob struc tion ( b struk n) noun, plural obstructions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obstruction pronunciation b struk obtain udSndDir udPronouce To get through effort; gain. In order to obtain the information I need for my report, I have to go to the library. ob tain ( ) verb, obtained, obtaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obtain_ pronunciation obtuse angle Any angle that is greater than a right angle. ob tuse angle ( SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce obtuse angle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE obtuse angle^ buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udEmotion maglass obvious Easily seen or understood. The dog made it obvious that it didn t want to take a bath. It is obvious that the answer is wrong. ob ous (ob s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obvious pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir occasion udSndDir udPronouce 1. The time when something happens. I cannot remember the occasion, but I have met that person before. 2. An important or special event. The baby s first birthday was an occasion. 3. A suitable time; good opportunity. I haven t had many occasions to talk to them since they moved. oc sion ( n) noun, plural occasions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir occasionU pronunciation An abbreviation for Ohio. udSndDir udPronouce Any of a large group of trees or shrubs that bear acorns. Oaks have a strong, heavy wood that is used in making furniture and boats and for covering floors. oak ( k) noun, plural oaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A long pole with a flat or curved blade at one end. Oars are usually made of wood. They are used to row or steer a boat. Other words that sound like this are or and ore. oar ( r) noun, plural oars.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation oasis udSndDir udPronouce A place in a desert where trees, shrubs, and other plants can grow because there is a supply of water. sis ( sis) noun, plural oases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oasis pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce The grain of a plant that is related to grass. Oats are used as food by humans and as feed for horses, cattle, and other animals. oat ( t) noun, plural oats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A statement or promise in which a person swears that what he or she says is true. The witness took an oath to tell the truth about the accident. 2. A strong or foul word used by someone who is angry; curse. oath ( th) noun, plural oaths.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation oatmeal udSndDir udPronouce 1. Meal that is made by grinding or rolling oats. 2. A cooked cereal that is made from this meal. oat meal ( ) noun, plural oatmeals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir oatmeal pronunciation obedient Tending or willing to obey. The obedient children went right to bed. ent ( nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obedient pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir obese Very fat. This special diet helps obese people to lose weight. bese ( ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obese pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To carry out the orders, wishes, or instructions of. I obeyed my parents and came home before dark. 2. To carry out or follow. The driver obeyed the law and didn t go faster than the speed limit. The soldier was punished for not obeying orders. 3. To do what one is ordered or instructed to do. The dog just sat there and wouldn t obey when it was told to go home. bey ( ) verb, obeyed, obeying.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obey} pronunciation udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A wide sash worn with a kimono. ) noun, plural obis. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist object udSndDir udPronouce 1. Anything that can be seen and touched; thing. What is that large, round object you hold in your hand? 2. A person or thing toward which feeling, thought, or action is directed. The children were the object of their parents love. 3. A thing that one wants to achieve; purpose; goal. The object of my telephone call was to invite you to the party. 4. A word or group of words in a sentence that tells who or what receives or is affected by the action of a verb. In the sentence I already gave them permission, the pronoun and the noun permission are objects of the verb gave. 5. A noun or pronoun that ends a phrase begun with a preposition. In the sentence I threw the ball over the fence, the noun fence is the object of the preposition over. Noun. To be against; have or raise an objection. I object to your using my baseball glove without asking me first. Verb. ob ject (ob jikt for noun; b jekt for verb) noun, plural objects; verb, objected, objecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir object pronunciation jikt for noun; b jekt for verb) objection udSndDir udPronouce 1. A cause or reason for not liking or approving of something. My teacher s objection to my answer was that it was too vague. 2. A feeling of not liking or approving. They showed their objection to the meeting by not attending. ob tion ( b jek n) noun, plural objections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir objection pronunciation b jek objective udSndDir udPronouce Not influenced by one s personal feelings or opinions. The witnesses to the accident tried to be objective when they talked to the police. Adjective. Something that one wants to achieve; purpose; goal. What was your objective in going to see the mayor? Noun. ob tive ( b jek tiv) adjective; noun, plural objectives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir objective pronunciation b jek obligate To make a person do something because of a law, promise, or sense of duty. A driver is obligated to obey the traffic laws. ob gate (ob ) verb, obligated, obligating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obligate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir obligation udSndDir udPronouce Something a person is supposed to do; duty; responsibility. It is the obligation of all citizens to vote. ob tion (ob n) noun, plural obligations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir obligationU pronunciation nursery school A school for children who are too young to go to kindergarten. nursery school udSndDir udPronouce 1. The dry fruit of a plant. Nuts have a hard outer shell and a softer kernel inside that usually can be eaten. 2. The edible inside kernel of a nut. 3. A piece of metal with a hole in the center. The nut screws onto a bolt and helps keep the bolt in place. 4. A crazy or silly person. nut (nut) noun, plural nuts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nut) :PHYSSIZE An almond. nutcracker udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tool that is used for breaking open the hard outer shell of a nut. 2. A bird with a tough pointed beak for feeding on nuts. Nutcrackers are related to crows. nut crack er (nut r) noun, plural nutcrackers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nutcracker pronunciation nutmeg udSndDir udPronouce The hard seed of a tropical evergreen tree. Nutmeg is dried and is then either ground or grated and used in flavoring foods. nut meg (nut ) noun, plural nutmegs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nutmeg; pronunciation nutrient udSndDir udPronouce Something that is needed by people, animals, or plants for life and growth. The protein in meat is a nutrient for people and many animals. Plants use the nutrients in water and in the air to grow. nu ent (n nt or n nt) noun, plural nutrients. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nutrient pronunciation nt or n nutrition udSndDir udPronouce 1. Food; nourishment. The lack of proper nutrition made the child sick. 2. The process by which food is taken in and used by a living thing. We are studying plant nutrition in science this month. nu tion (n trish n or n trish n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nutrition pronunciation trish n or n trish nutritious udSndDir udPronouce Giving nourishment; useful as a food. It is important for children to have nutritious food. nu tious (n trish s or n trish s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nutritiousQ pronunciation trish s or n trish s)ng.w nuzzle To touch or rub with the nose. The dog nuzzled its owner when it wanted to be fed. nuz zle (nuz l) verb, nuzzled, nuzzling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nuzzle pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Postal abbreviation for Nevada. NW or N.W. An abbreviation for northwest. NW or N.W. N.W.T. An abbreviation for Northwest Territories. N.W.T. Postal abbreviation for New York. An abbreviation for New York. nylon A strong fabric manufactured from chemicals. Nylon is used to make thread, clothes, stockings, tires for automobiles, tents for camping, and many other things. ny lon (n lon) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nylon pronunciation lon)! udPronouce udSndDir nymph udSndDir udPronouce 1. In old legends, a goddess that lived in forests, hills, or rivers. Nymphs usually took the form of beautiful young women. 2. A newly hatched insect that looks like a tiny adult. A newly hatched grasshopper is a nymph. nymph (nimf) noun, plural nymphs.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nymph pronunciation (nimf) h udSndDir udPronouce The fifteenth letter of the alphabet. o, O ( ) noun, plural o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation nuclear energy Energy that can be released from the nucleus of an atom. The release of this energy may be uncontrolled, as in the explosion of an atomic bomb. It may also be controlled and used to produce electric power, to run ships, and to treat certain diseases. This is also called atomic energy. nuclear energy nuclei udSndDir udPronouce Plural of nucleus. Look up nucleus for more information. nu or n ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nuclei_ pronunciation or n nucleus enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. The center point or core around which other things gather. The nucleus of the party was the table where the food and drinks were. 2. The small oval center of a plant or animal cell. The nucleus controls important activities in the cell, such as cell growth and cell division. It also contains the genes that control heredity. 3. The center of an atom. The nucleus of an atom is made up of protons and neutrons. The nucleus carries a positive charge of electricity. nu us (n s or n s) noun, plural nuclei or nucleuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nucleus pronunciation s or n word history Word History The word nucleus comes from a Latin word meaning kernel inner part of a nut. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE nudge udSndDir udPronouce To push or touch gently in order to attract attention. My friend nudged me when the teacher called my name. Verb. A gentle push or touch. My dog gave me a nudge to get my attention. Noun. nudge (nuj) verb, nudged, nudging; noun, plural nudges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nudge pronunciation (nuj) nugget udSndDir udPronouce A solid lump. Gold as it is found in nature is often in nuggets. nug get (nug it) noun, plural nuggets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nugget pronunciation nuisance udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A person, thing, or action that annoys or offends. The radios some people play very loud are a nuisance. I think it s a nuisance having to get up early. nui sance (n ns or n ns) noun, plural nuisances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nuisance pronunciation ns or n max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. Lacking or having lost feeling or movement. The skier s face was numb with cold. Ten minutes after the dentist gave me the shot, my mouth was completely numb. 2. Lacking or seeming to lack feelings. When I spoke to them about the loss of their dog, they were still numb. Adjective. To make or become numb. The cold numbed their fingers. Verb. numb (num) adjective, number, numbest; verb, numbed, numbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (num) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass number udSndDir udPronouce 1. The total amount of things in a group; how many there are of something. The number of children in our family is three. 2. A symbol or word that tells how many or which one. 2, 5, 77, and 396 are numbers. Their apartment number is 2D. Do you have my telephone number? 3. A total or sum. The person who guesses the right number of peanuts in the jar will win a prize. 4. A large quantity or group. A number of people gathered outside the store before the sale started. Noun. 1. To find out the number of; count. The police officers numbered the crowd at about 1,000. 2. To give a number or numbers to. The teacher told us to number the pages of our book reports before turning them in. 3. To amount to or include; contain. The sixth grade numbered fifty-two students. 4. To limit. The days are numbered before summer vacation ends. Verb. num ber (num r) noun, plural numbers; verb, numbered, numbering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir number pronunciation number line A line on which points are marked with numbers. number line numeral udSndDir udPronouce A figure or group of figures that stand for a number. The numerals 7 and VII both stand for seven. nu al (n l or n l) noun, plural numerals.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir numeral pronunciation l or n l)nt t numerator udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce The number above or to the left of the line in a fraction. In the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator. nu tor (n r or r) noun, plural numerators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir numerator pronunciation r or n max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt numerical Having to do with or expressed by a number or numbers. 2 + 3 = 5 is a numerical equation; a + b = c is not. nu cal (n l or n l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir numerical pronunciation l or n udPronouce udSndDir numerous udSndDir udPronouce 1. Forming a large number; many. Our parents have numerous friends in this neighborhood. 2. Containing a large number; large. Counting all my cousins, this is a numerous family. nu ous (n s or n s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir numerous pronunciation s or n s)t is udSndDir udPronouce A woman who has taken special vows and belongs to a religious order. Many nuns live in convents, while others live and work in different communities. Another word that sounds like this is none. nun (nun) noun, plural nuns.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nun) nurse enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is trained to take care of sick people and to teach people how to stay healthy. The school nurse taught us to wash our hands before meals. 2. A person who is hired to take care of children. Noun. 1. To take care of. We nursed the injured rabbit until it recovered. 2. To feed a baby or young animal from a nipple. A mother cat nurses her kittens until they are able to eat food by themselves. 3. To be fed from a nipple. At first, the puppies did nothing but nurse and sleep. 4. To treat with care. I nursed my sore elbow until it felt better. Verb. nurse (n rs) noun, plural nurses; verb, nursed, nursing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nurse pronunciation rs)o word history Word History The word nurse goes back to a Latin word meaning nourishing the nourishing one. Originally, a nurse was the woman who tended and fed babies. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE nursery udSndDir udSndEffect nursery.wav udPronouce 1. A baby s bedroom. 2. A place where young children are taken care of during the day. 3. A place where plants and trees are raised and sold. nurs ) noun, plural nurseries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nursery pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE Nova Scotia A province in southeastern Canada. Its capital is Halifax. No va Sco tia (n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Nova Scotia pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir novel udSndDir udPronouce A long story about imaginary people and events. A novel usually tells about events that might really take place and people like those in real life. nov el (nov l) noun, plural novels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir novel pronunciation novel New and unusual. We need a novel design for the cover of the book so that people will notice it. nov el (nov l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir novel pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir novelist udSndDir udPronouce A person who writes novels. Jane Austen and Charles Dickens were famous English novelists. nov ist (nov list) noun, plural novelists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir novelist1 pronunciation list) novelty udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. The quality of being new. Once the novelty of mowing the lawn wore off, I got bored. 2. Something that is new or unusual. Riding the city s subway trains was a novelty for the children who lived on a farm. 3. novelties. Small, cheap toys and decorations. nov ty (nov ) noun, plural novelties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir novelty pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist November The eleventh month of the year. November has thirty days. No ber (n r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce November pronunciation word history Word History November comes from the Latin word for nine. The early Roman calendar began with March, making November the ninth month. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing novice udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is new to something; beginner. Some of the drivers are novices taking part in their first race. 2. A person who is taken into a religious order for a trial period of time before taking vows for that order. Monks and nuns must go through a time as novices. nov ice (nov is) noun, plural novices. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir novice pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. At this time; at this moment. My friends are at the beach now, while I m here working. 2. Without delay; immediately. Eat your food now, before it gets cold. 3. Under the present conditions or circumstances. The tire is flat, and now we must walk. 4. A short while ago. Just now I finished the book I ve been reading. 5. At that time; then. The war was finally over, and now the job of rebuilding the city lay ahead. Adverb. Since. Now that the rain has stopped, the game can go on. Conjunction. The present time. The time to act is now. Noun. A word used to express warning, sympathy, or disapproval. Now, stop that! Interjection. now and again or now and then. At times; once in a while; occasionally. now (nou) adverb; conjunction; noun; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom now and again or now and then. At times; once in a while; occasionally. pronunciation (nou) nowadays In the present day. Most people travel by airplane nowadays if they are going a long distance. now days (nou ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nowadays pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nowhere udSndDir udPronouce To, at, or in no place; not anywhere. I ve looked all over the house, but the cat is nowhere to be found. Adverb. 1. No place. There is nowhere you can hide that I can t find you. 2. A condition of being unknown. The new baseball star rose quickly from nowhere. Noun. no where (n or n ) adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nowhere pronunciation or n nozzle udSndDir udPronouce A spout at the end of a hose or pipe. Turn the nozzle on the hose to make the water come out in a spray. noz zle (noz l) noun, plural nozzles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nozzle3 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Postal abbreviation for Nova Scotia. An abbreviation for Nova Scotia. Postal abbreviation for Northwest Territories. nuclear 1. Of or forming a nucleus. Protons and neutrons are nuclear particles. The nuclear membrane is a thin layer that surrounds the nucleus. 2. Coming from or having to do with energy that is created when the nucleus of an atom is split or combined. Some electricity is made from nuclear energy. nu ar (n r or n r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nuclear pronunciation r or n udPronouce udSndDir An adverb that is used in the following ways: 1. To mean at no time, or in no way. It did not rain this week. 2. To make a statement mean the opposite of what it says, or make it negative. You may not sit there. 3. After a statement to represent the negative or opposite. Sometimes I m hungry, sometimes not. Another word that sounds like this is knot. not (not) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (not) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion notable udSndDir udPronouce Worthy of notice; important or remarkable. The author s first book was a notable success. A notable scientist spoke to us last night. Adjective. A person who is important. The mayor and other notables led the parade. Noun. no ble (n l) adjective; noun, plural notables. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir notable pronunciation notation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A system of signs or symbols that are used to represent numbers, words, or other information. The sign is a notation in arithmetic that means divided by. 2. A quick note, as to assist memory or help organize information. Many students make notations in the margins of the books they are reading. no tion (n n) noun, plural notations.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir notationU pronunciation notch udSndDir udPronouce 1. A nick or cut on the edge or surface of something. The scouts made notches in the trees as they went along so they could find their way back to camp. 2. A narrow pass between mountains. There is a stream at the bottom of the notch. Noun. To make a notch or notches in. Some Indians counted things like the passing days by notching sticks. Verb. notch (noch) noun, plural notches; verb, notched, notching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir notch pronunciation (noch) udSndDir udSndEffect note7.wav udPronouce 1. A word, phrase, or short sentence that is written down to help a person remember what was in a talk or book. I took notes during the history class. 2. A comment that explains a word or part of a book. Our poetry book has notes at the bottom of the pages. 3. A short message or letter. Send your grandparents a note thanking them for the birthday present. 4. Careful notice; regard. Take note of how long it takes you to get to my house. 5. Importance. A judge is a person of note. 6. A hint or suggestion; indication. We thought we heard a note of jealousy in their voices. 7. A single sound in music, or a sign that represents such a sound. 8. A piece of paper with a written promise to pay someone a sum of money. Noun. 1. To put down in writing. I will note your telephone number in my address book. 2. To take careful notice of; regard. Please note the enclosed newspaper article. Verb. note (n t) noun, plural notes; verb, noted, noting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE notebook udSndDir udPronouce A book with blank pages for notes. I have a notebook for each of the five subjects I take at school. note book (n ) noun, plural notebooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir notebookS pronunciation noted Noticed for a particular reason; well-known; famous. A noted speaker has been invited to talk at our graduation. not ed (n tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir noted pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nothing udSndDir udPronouce 1. No thing; not anything. We bought nothing at the store. They were so shy that they sat in a corner and said nothing. 2. A person or thing that is of no importance. One dollar is nothing to a rich person. 3. Zero. The final score in the soccer game was two to nothing. Noun. In no way; not at all. You look nothing like your parents. Adverb. noth ing (nuth ing) noun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nothing pronunciation (nuth notice udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition of being seen or observed. The children quietly tiptoed out of the room to escape notice. 2. The act of seeing or observing. This problem deserves your notice. 3. A warning or announcement. The ship s horn gave notice that it was about to sail. The enemy attacked without notice. 4. A printed or written announcement. There were notices about the circus posted up all over town. Noun. To become aware of; observe. I noticed that the room was getting cooler. We noticed that the roses were in bloom. Verb. no tice (n tis) noun, plural notices; verb, noticed, noticing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir notice pronunciation notify To tell about something; inform. The store notified us of the sale. no fy (n ) verb, notified, notifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir notify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir notion udSndDir udPronouce 1. An idea or belief. I haven t the slightest notion of what you re talking about. Where did you get the silly notion that I m angry at you? 2. A desire or whim. We all had a sudden notion to go swimming this afternoon. 3. notions. Ribbons, pins, needles, and other small, useful items. no tion (n n) noun, plural notions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir notionI pronunciation notorious Well-known for something bad. Who do you think was the most notorious outlaw in the old West? no ous (n s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir notorious pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A word that names a person, place, or thing. In the sentence My parents took the dog to the country, parents , and country are nouns. noun (noun) noun, plural nouns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir noun? pronunciation (noun) nourish 1. To provide food needed for life and growth. Milk nourishes a baby or newborn animal. Sun, rain, and good soil nourish plants and trees. 2. To provide with other things that promote life, growth, development, or success. Studying at the university nourished the scientist s career. nour ish (n ish) verb, nourished, nourishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nourish pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nourishment udSndDir udPronouce Something needed for life and growth. It is important that children who are still growing get good nourishment. nour ment (n ish m nt) noun, plural nourishments.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nourishment pronunciation ish m An abbreviation for November. Northern Ireland A country in the northeastern part of Ireland. It is a part of the United Kingdom. Look up Ireland for more information. Northern Ireland northern lights Shining bands or streams of light sometimes seen in the northern sky at night; aurora borealis. Look up aurora borealis for more information. northern lights :PHYSSIZE North Korea A country in east-central Asia. North Ko ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir North Korea pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir North Pole The point on earth that is farthest north. It is the northern end of the earth s axis. North Pole North Star A bright star that is in the northern sky above the North Pole. North Star northward udSndDir udPronouce Toward the north. The train sped northward. Adverb. Toward or in the north. The northward slope is often covered with ice. Adjective. north ward (n rd) adverb; adjective.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir northward pronunciation buttonup buttonup definition definition flobbit j:to1 pgCnt definition definition flobbit j:to1 pgCnt Button northwards Another spelling of the adverb northward. The storm traveled northwards. Look up northward for more information. north wards (n rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir northwards pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir northwest udSndDir udPronouce 1. The direction halfway between north and west. 2. A region or place in this direction. The northwest is a region of forests. 3. the Northwest. The region in the north and west of the United States. Oregon is in the Northwest. Noun. 1. Toward or in the northwest. We drove to the northwest part of town. 2. Coming from the northwest. A northwest wind was blowing. Adjective. Toward the northwest. Turn northwest at the next corner. Adverb. north west (n ) noun; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir northwest pronunciation northwestern 1. Toward or in the northwest. The army s northwestern advance was slowed by the coming of winter. 2. Characteristic of or having to do with the northwest or Northwest. Washington is a northwestern state. 3. Coming from the northwest. A northwestern wind brought the temperature down. north ern (n rn) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir northwestern pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Northwest Territories A division of Canada located in the north-central part of the country. Its capital is Yellowknife. Northwest Territories Norway A country in northern Europe. Nor way (n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Norway pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Norwegian udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of Norway. 2. The language spoken in Norway. Noun. Of or having to do with Norway, its people, or its language. Adjective. Nor gian (n n) noun, plural Norwegians; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Norwegian pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of the face or head that is used for breathing and smelling. Air comes into and goes out of the nose through the nostrils. 2. The sense of smell. Dogs have good noses. 3. The point or front of something that sticks out. The nose of the plane points slightly upward when it takes off. Noun. 1. To find or notice by smell. The dog nosed the rabbit in the bushes. 2. To push or move forward slowly and gently. Our dog nosed the back door open. The big car nosed around the corner. Verb. under one s nose. In a place that is clearly visible. I felt silly when I found the pen I d lost right under my nose. nose (n z) noun, plural noses; verb, nosed, nosing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nose3 idiom under one s nose. In a place that is clearly visible. I felt silly when I found the pen I d lost right under my nose. pronunciation nosebleed udSndDir udPronouce A bleeding from the nose. nose bleed (n ) noun, plural nosebleeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nosebleed pronunciation nose cone The front part of a rocket sent into space. It is in the shape of a cone. The nose cone separates from the rest of the rocket during flight. It often has a special shield that protects it from the enormous heat that builds up when it comes back into the earth s atmosphere. nose cone nostril enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce One of two outer openings of the nose. Air is taken in and let out through the nostrils. nos tril (nos l) noun, plural nostrils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nostril pronunciation word history Word History The word nostril goes back to two Old English words meaning and hole. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE noontime Twelve o clock in the daytime; noon. s noontime; let s eat! noon time (n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir noontime pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir noose udSndDir udPronouce A loop of rope with a special knot that lets the loop tighten when the end of the rope is pulled. noose (n s) noun, plural nooses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir noose pronunciation 1. A word that is used as a connector between a word or group of words that begins with neither or some other negative and one or more other words or groups of words. Neither Mom nor Dad nor I saw the eclipse. We could neither watch television nor listen to the radio. 2. A word that is used in place of and and not to continue a negative idea. They didn t like the concert, nor did I. nor (n r) conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir normal udSndDir udPronouce 1. Conforming to a standard, pattern, or model; regular; usual. Heavy rain is normal at this time of year. 2. Having or showing average mental or physical development; healthy. We were happy to hear that the baby is normal in every way. Adjective. The usual or regular condition or level. This year s rainfall is above normal. Noun. nor mal (n l) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir normalu pronunciation Norse Of or having to do with ancient Scandinavia. Norse (n rs) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Norse pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir north udSndDir udPronouce 1. The direction to your right as you watch the sun set in the evening. North is one of the four main points of the compass. It is located directly opposite south. 2. North. Any region or place that is in this direction. 3. the North. The region of the United States that is north of Maryland, the Ohio River, and Missouri. Noun. 1. Toward or in the north. The oak tree is on the north side of the backyard. 2. Coming from the north. A north wind was blowing. Adjective. Toward the north. We hiked north for a mile and then rested. Adverb. north (n rth) noun; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir north pronunciation North America A continent in the Western Hemisphere. North America lies between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. North America contains the countries of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It is the third largest continent. North America North American 1. A person who was born or is living in North America. 2. Having to do with North America or its people. North American North Carolina A state in the United States on the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Raleigh. North Car na (kar SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce North Carolina pronunciation word history Word History North Carolina was created from the northern part of the English colony of Carolina. The founder of the colony had asked that it be given the Latin name Carolana, which means from Charles belonging to Charles, in honor of Charles I, who was then king of England. King Charles II later changed the name to Carolina. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing North Dakota A state in the north-central United States. Its capital is Bismarck. North Da ta (d SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce North Dakota pronunciation word history Word History North Dakota was made from the northern part of the Dakota Territory. The territory was named after the Dakota Indians, who lived there. Their name is an American Indian word that means allied tribes. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing northeast udSndDir udPronouce 1. The direction halfway between north and east. 2. A region or place in this direction. The northeast of the island has few trees. 3. the Northeast. The region in the north and east of the United States, including New England and New York. Noun. 1. Toward or in the northeast. Do you live in the northeast section of town? 2. Coming from the northeast. A northeast wind was blowing. Adjective. Toward the northeast. Adverb. north east (n ) noun; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir northeast pronunciation northeastern udSndDir udPronouce 1. Toward or in the northeast. The northeastern sky grew darker in the afternoon. 2. Characteristic of or having to do with the northeast or Northeast. Northeastern summers are cool and pleasant. 3. Coming from the northeast. The northeastern storm blew all the leaves off the trees. north ern (n rn) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir northeasternE pronunciation northerly udSndDir udPronouce 1. Toward the north. We traveled in a northerly direction. 2. From the north. The wind blew northerly for days. north ly (n ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir northerly pronunciation northern udSndDir udPronouce 1. In or toward the north. There is a large lake in the northern part of that state. I spent my vacation in northern Michigan. 2. Coming from the north. A cold northern breeze was blowing. 3. Northern. Of or in the part of the United States that is in the north. north ern (n rn) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir northern pronunciation rn)thea northerner udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person born or living in the north. 2. Northerner. A person born or living in the northern part of the United States. north er (n r) noun, plural northerners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir northerner pronunciation Northern Hemisphere The half of the earth that is north of the equator. Europe and North America and most of Asia and Africa are located in the Northern Hemisphere. Northern Hemisphere udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move the head up and down. Nod if you understand, and shake your head if you don t. 2. To let the head fall forward with a quick motion. The student sat nodding over the dull book and finally fell asleep. 3. To show by quickly moving the head up and down. The judge nodded approval of our request. 4. To bend forward with a swaying motion. The wheat nodded in the breeze. Verb. A movement up and down of the head. My friend greeted me with a nod. Noun. nod (nod) verb, nodded, nodding; noun, plural nods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nod) noise udSndDir udSndEffect noise.wav udPronouce 1. A sound that is loud and harsh. The noise of the traffic outside the window made it hard to sleep. 2. Any sound. I heard a noise in the bushes. noise (noiz) noun, plural noises.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir noise pronunciation (noiz) SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE noisy Making much noise. The usher told the noisy children to leave the theater. nois y (noi ) adjective, noisier, noisiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir noisy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nomad udSndDir udPronouce 1. A member of a group or tribe that does not have a permanent home. Nomads wander from place to place looking for food for themselves or for their animals. 2. A person who wanders from place to place. I was a nomad for years before I settled down. no mad (n mad) noun, plural nomads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nomad pronunciation nomadic Having to do with nomads or with wandering from place to place. Many Eskimo are nomadic. no ic (n ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nomadic pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nominate 1. To choose as a candidate. The political parties nominate candidates for president. 2. To appoint to an office or name for an honor. The mayor nominated a new police chief. nom nate (nom ) verb, nominated, nominating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nominate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nomination udSndDir udPronouce 1. The choice of a person to run for an office. The nominations for president took place this summer. 2. The appointment of a person to an office, or the naming of a person for an honor. We ll celebrate your nomination as town manager. nom tion (nom n) noun, plural nominations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nomination pronunciation nominee udSndDir udPronouce A person who is nominated. nom nee (nom ) noun, plural nominees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nominee pronunciation A prefix that means not or the opposite of. Nonfiction means not fiction. Nonsense means the opposite of sense. If the root word begins with a capital letter, we use a hyphen when we add non-. For example, non-Chinese is written with a hyphen. Non-Chinese means not Chinese. pronunciation n duk udPronouce udSndDir 1. No one; not one. All the children tried to catch the rabbit, but none could run fast enough. 2. No part; not any. None of the stolen money was ever found. Pronoun. Not at all. Help came none too soon. Adverb. Another word that sounds like this is nun. none (nun) pronoun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nun) udPronouce udSndDir nonfiction Writing that is not fiction. Nonfiction deals with real people and events. Biographies and history books are examples of nonfiction. non tion (non fik n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nonfiction pronunciation (non fik udPronouce udSndDir nonsense 1. A way of talking or acting that is silly and makes no sense. A little baby talks nonsense. 2. Language or behavior that is annoying or lacking in good sense. I don t want to hear any more nonsense about not being able to sleep! non sense (non sens) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nonsense pronunciation sens) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect nonsense.wav udSndDir nonstop udSndDir udPronouce Not making any stops. Your reservation is on a nonstop flight. Adjective. Without stops. We flew nonstop from Boston to Denver. Adverb. non stop (non ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nonstop pronunciation noodle udSndDir udPronouce A flat strip of dried dough. Noodles are made out of flour, water, and eggs. noo dle (n l) noun, plural noodles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir noodle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE making noodles Twelve o clock in the daytime; the middle of the day. noon (n n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir no one No person; nobody. I thought I heard the doorbell ring, but no one was there. no one udSndDir udPronouce 1. To bite or pinch quickly and not hard. The parrot nipped my finger. 2. To cut by pinching. The gardener nipped the dead leaves off the branch. 3. To cause to smart or sting. The cold night air nipped our faces. 4. To stop or destroy the growth of. Bad weather nipped our plans for the weekend. Verb. 1. A bite or pinch. I pulled my foot away when I felt the nip of a crab on my toe. 2. A sharp, biting cold. There is a nip in the air today. Noun. nip (nip) verb, nipped, nipping; noun, plural nips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nip) nipple udSndDir udPronouce 1. The small rounded tip in the center of a breast or udder. A baby or other newly born mammal sucks milk from its mother s nipple. 2. The rubber tip or mouthpiece of a baby s bottle. A baby sucks on the nipple to get milk or other liquids. nip ple (nip l) noun, plural nipples. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nipple pronunciation nitrogen A gas that has no color or smell. Nitrogen makes up almost 4/5 of the air on earth. All living things need nitrogen. Nitrogen is a chemical element. ni gen (n n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nitrogen pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass Postal abbreviation for New Jersey. An abbreviation for New Jersey. Postal abbreviation for New Mexico. N.M. or N. Mex. An abbreviation for New Mexico. N.M. or N. Mex. udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not so. No, this is not the road to the shore. 2. Not at all; not any. The bird was no larger than your hand. In this sense, the word is used with the comparative form of an adjective. Adverb. A word used to show surprise, wonder, or disbelief. No! I can t believe it! Interjection. 1. The saying of the word ; denial; refusal. I thought they would accept the invitation, but they gave me a no instead. 2. A vote or voter against. The noes were in the majority, so the proposal lost. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is know. no (n ) adverb; interjection; noun, plural noes or nos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. Not any. It was a clear day, with no clouds in the sky. 2. Not a. The old car had not been running well, and it was no surprise when it stopped altogether. Adjective. no (n ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion An abbreviation for number. nobility udSndDir udPronouce 1. A class of people who have a high rank or title. Dukes, duchesses, earls, and countesses belong to the nobility. 2. Greatness of character. Courage and honesty are two elements of nobility. no ty (n ) noun, plural nobilities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nobility pronunciation noble udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having high rank or title. The duke and duchess come from noble families. 2. Having or showing greatness of character. The fight for freedom is a noble cause. 3. Impressive in appearance; magnificent. It is a noble view from the top of the mountain. Adjective. A person of high rank or title. The royal family is often accompanied by nobles. Noun. no ble (n l) adjective, nobler, noblest; noun, plural nobles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir noble pronunciation nobleman udSndDir udPronouce A man of high rank or title. no man (n n) noun, plural noblemen (n SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nobleman+ pronunciation noblewoman udSndDir udPronouce A woman of high rank or title. no an (n n) noun, plural noblewomen (n l wim SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir noblewomanI pronunciation nobody udSndDir udPronouce No person; no one. I rang the doorbell, but nobody answered. Pronoun. A person of no importance or rank. Noun. no ) pronoun; noun, plural, nobodies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nobody pronunciation nocturnal 1. Happening or appearing at night. We sat quietly on our porch and listened to the nocturnal sounds. 2. Active at night. The raccoon is nocturnal and spends a large part of the day sleeping. noc nal (nok t l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nocturnal pronunciation (nok t buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist Niger A country in north-central Africa. Ni ger (n r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Niger pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Nigeria A country in west-central Africa. Ni ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Nigeria pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir night udSndDir udPronouce 1. The time when it is dark; time between the setting and rising of the sun. The baby slept quietly all night long. 2. The darkness of night. The soldier slipped behind the enemy s lines under the cover of night. 3. The beginning of night; nightfall. Night comes earlier in the autumn. Another word that sounds like this is knight. night (n t) noun, plural nights.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir night pronunciation nightfall The beginning of night; the end of the day. My parents told me to be sure to be home before nightfall. night fall (n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nightfall pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nightgown udSndDir udPronouce A loose gown that is worn to bed. night gown (n ) noun, plural nightgowns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nightgown pronunciation nightingale udSndDir udPronouce A small bird that lives in Europe and western Asia. The nightingale has brown wings and a white chest. Male nightingales are known for their beautiful song. night gale (n or n ting g ) noun, plural nightingales. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nightingale pronunciation or n ting g :PHYSSIZE nightly udSndDir udPronouce Done or happening every night. My parents watch the nightly news show after dinner. Adjective. Every night. Brush your teeth nightly. Adverb. night ly (n ) adjective; adverb.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nightly pronunciation nightmare enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A bad or frightening dream. My cousin had a nightmare about being chased by a lion. 2. Any bad or frightening experience. Being lost in the big city was a nightmare for the children. night mare (n ) noun, plural nightmares.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nightmare pronunciation word history Word History The word nightmare is made up of the word night and an Old English word for an imaginary monster. The word was first used for an imaginary creature that was supposed to sit on people when they were asleep so that they could not breathe. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE nighttime The time when it is dark; night. Our parents didn t like us going out alone at nighttime. night time (n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nighttime pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nimble udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. Light and quick in movement. The circus has nimble acrobats. 2. Quick to understand or respond. In a debate, a nimble mind helps. nim ble (nim l) adjective, nimbler, nimblest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nimble pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udSndDir udPronouce One more than eight; 9. nine (n n) noun, plural nines; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation nineteen udSndDir udPronouce Nine more than ten; 19. nine teen (n ) noun, plural nineteens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nineteen pronunciation nineteenth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the eighteenth. Adjective, noun. One of nineteen equal parts; 1/19. Noun. nine teenth (n ) adjective; noun, plural nineteenths.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nineteenth pronunciation ninetieth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the eighty-ninth. Adjective, noun. One of ninety equal parts; 1/90. Noun. nine eth (n ith) adjective; noun, plural ninetieths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ninetieth pronunciation ith) ninety udSndDir udPronouce Nine times ten; 90. nine ty (n ) noun, plural nineties; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ninety pronunciation ninth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the eighth. Adjective, noun. One of nine equal parts; 1/9. Noun. ninth (n nth) adjective; noun, plural ninths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ninth pronunciation New Zealand A country made up of two islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is off the east coast of Australia. New Zea land (z nd). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir New Zealand pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Following immediately in time or order. It rained on Thursday, but the next morning it was sunny. 2. Nearest. The next house is my cousin s. Adjective. 1. Immediately afterward. January is the first month, and February comes next. 2. At the first time after this. When you are next in town, we ll visit the zoo. Adverb. next door. In or at the building, house, or apartment that is nearest. My best friend lives next door to me. next to. 1. Almost; nearly. Fixing the old toaster was next to impossible. 2. Beside. I was standing next to you. next (nekst) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom next door. In or at the building, house, or apartment that is nearest. My best friend lives next door to me. next to. 1. Almost; nearly. Fixing the old toaster was next to impossible. 2. Beside. I was standing next to you. pronunciation (nekst) next-door In the nearest building, house, or apartment. Our next-door neighbors share a driveway with us. next-door (nekst ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir next-door pronunciation (nekst udPronouce udSndDir Nez Perc udSndDir udPronouce A member of a tribe of American Indians of the northwestern United States. Nez Perc (nez ) noun, plural Nez Perc or Nez Perc SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Nez Perc pronunciation Nfld. An abbreviation for Newfoundland. Nfld. Postal abbreviation for New Hampshire. An abbreviation for New Hampshire. nibble udSndDir udPronouce 1. To eat quickly and with small bites. The mouse nibbled the cheese. 2. To bite gently. Verb. A small bite. A fish took a nibble at the bait but swam away. Noun. nib ble (nib l) verb, nibbled, nibbling; noun, plural nibbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nibble pronunciation Nicaragua A country in Central America. Nic gua (nik ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Nicaragua pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. Pleasant or agreeable. The weather was nice yesterday. We had a nice time at the dance. 2. Kind and thoughtful. It was nice of you to ask us to the party. 3. Showing or needing care and skill; fine. Those wooden cabinets are a nice piece of work. 4. Having or showing good manners; polite. It isn t nice to grab things at dinner. nice (n s) adjective, nicer, nicest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta niche udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. A hollow in a wall used as a setting for statues or vases; recess. 2. A place, position, or situation especially suitable for someone or something. I ve found my niche in the science club. niche (nich) noun, plural niches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir niche pronunciation (nich)7 max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udSndDir udPronouce A place on a surface or edge that has been cut or chipped. The mirror made a nick in the table when it fell. Noun. To make a cut or chip on the surface or edge of. I nicked another car when I was backing mine into a parking space. Verb. in the nick of time. Just before it is too late; just in time. The lifeguard reached the drowning swimmer in the nick of time. nick (nik) noun, plural nicks; verb, nicked, nicking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom in the nick of time. Just before it is too late; just in time. The lifeguard reached the drowning swimmer in the nick of time. pronunciation (nik) nickel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A hard, silver-colored metal. Nickel is added to alloys to make them strong. Nickel is a chemical element. 2. A coin of the United States equal to five cents. nick el (nik l) noun, plural nickels.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nickelu pronunciation nickname udSndDir udPronouce A name that is used instead of or in addition to a person s real name. Walter s nickname is Sandy is a nickname for Sandra or Alexandra. Noun. To give a nickname to. I was nicknamed because of my red hair. Verb. nick name (nik ) noun, plural nicknames; verb, nicknamed, nicknaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nicknameK pronunciation nicotine A poisonous, oily substance that is found in the leaves, roots, and seeds of the tobacco plant. It is what makes people addicted to cigarettes. nic tine (nik ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nicotine pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion disguste niece udSndDir udPronouce 1. The daughter of one s brother or sister. 2. The daughter of one s brother-in-law or sister-in-law. niece (n s) noun, plural nieces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir niece pronunciation newfangled New and different. My grandparents don t like newfangled appliances. new gled (n ld or n ld) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir newfangled pronunciation ld or n max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist Newfoundland udSndDir udPronouce An island province in northeastern Canada. Its capital is St. John New found land (n nd or nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir NewfoundlandO pronunciation nd or n New Hampshire A state in the northeastern United States. Its capital is Concord. New Hamp shire (hamp SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce New Hampshire pronunciation (hamp word history Word History New Hampshire was named after the county of Hampshire, in England. The English county was the home of one of the men who started the American colony of New Hampshire. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing New Jersey A state in the eastern United States. Its capital is Trenton. New Jer sey (j SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce New Jersey pronunciation word history Word History New Jersey was named after the island of Jersey, in the English Channel. One of the first owners of the American colony was born on this island. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing newly Lately; recently. This bread is so newly made that it is still warm. new ly (n or n ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir newly pronunciation or n udPronouce udSndDir New Mexico A state in the southwestern United States. Its capital is Santa Fe. New Mex co (mek SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce New Mexico pronunciation word history Word History A Spanish explorer who had been in Mexico named this area New Mexico. The name Mexico comes from the name of an Indian god. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing new moon The moon when it cannot be seen or when it appears as a thin crescent with the hollow part on the right side. A new moon happens every month. new moon A report or information of something that happened recently. People at home heard no news from the traveler. Everyone was excited by the news that the spacecraft had landed safely on the moon. news (n z or n z) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation zor n udPronouce udSndDir newscast udSndDir udPronouce A radio or television program that presents the news. Our family watches a newscast every evening. news cast (n or n ) noun, plural newscasts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir newscastm pronunciation or n newspaper udSndDir udSndEffect newspapr.wav udPronouce A publication printed on sheets of paper that contain news, opinions on local and national happenings, and advertisements. Most newspapers are published every day or every week. news per (n r or n r) noun, plural newspapers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir newspaper pronunciation r or n newsstand udSndDir udPronouce A place where newspapers and magazines are sold. news stand (n stand or n stand ) noun, plural newsstands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir newsstand pronunciation stand or n stand udSndDir udPronouce A small, brightly colored salamander that lives in or around water. newt (n t or n t) noun, plural newts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation t or n :PHYSSIZE New Testament The second part of the Christian Bible. It contains the life and teachings of Jesus and his disciples. New Testament New World North and South America; the Western Hemisphere. New World New Year s Day A holiday that celebrates the first day of the year, January 1. New Year s Day New York A state in the eastern United States. Its capital is Albany. New York (y rk). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce New York pronunciation word history Word History When the English took over the Dutch colony of New Netherland, the English king gave the colony to his brother, the Duke of York. It was renamed New York in honor of its official protector, who was later crowned King James II. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A fabric made of threads, cords, ropes or wires that are woven together so as to leave evenly spaced holes. Net is used to make stockings, veils, and other articles of clothing. 2. A device made of such fabric. We used a net to catch the fish and pull them out of the water. If you don t hit the tennis ball high enough, it will hit the net. Noun. To catch with or as if with a net. I netted three large fish on my first day of fishing. Verb. net (net) noun, plural nets; verb, netted, netting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (net) :PHYSSIZE Remaining after all costs and deductions or after allowances are made for other factors. A storekeeper s net profit is the money left over from selling goods after the rent and the other costs of running the business are paid. Adjective. To earn or get as a profit. The sale of a new car may net the dealer a good sum of money. Verb. net (net) adjective; verb, netted, netting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (net) udPronouce udSndDir Netherlands A country in northwestern Europe. This country is also called Holland. Neth lands (ne ndz) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Netherlands pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir network udSndDir udPronouce 1. A system of lines or structures that cross. An electric system is often a network of wires. A railroad yard is a network of tracks. 2. A group of radio or television stations that usually broadcast many of the same programs, often at the same time. net work (net ) noun, plural networks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir network pronunciation neutral udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not taking or belonging to either side in a conflict. During the war many people fled to a neutral country. 2. Having no particular shade or tint. Gray is a neutral color. 3. Neither an acid nor a base in chemistry. The right mixture of an acid and a base will produce a neutral salt. Adjective. 1. A person or country that is neutral. Switzerland and Sweden were neutrals in World War II. 2. A position of gears in an automobile. When a car is in neutral, the engine cannot transmit power to the wheels to make the car move. Noun. neu tral (n l or n l) adjective; noun, plural neutrals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir neutral pronunciation l or n neutron udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A small particle that is part of the nucleus, or center, of every atom except that of hydrogen. A neutron has no electric charge. It is a little heavier than a proton. neu tron (n tron or n tron) noun, plural neutrons.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir neutron pronunciation tron or n tron)E max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass An abbreviation for Nevada. Nevada A state in the western United States. Its capital is Carson City. Ne or n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Nevada pronunciation or n word history Word History The name Nevada comes from the Spanish word meaning snowy covered with snow. Spanish explorers gave this name to the Sierra Nevada mountains. The state of Nevada takes its name from these mountains. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow X :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing never 1. At no time; not ever. I have never been to China. 2. In no way; not at all. We never thought this work would be so hard. nev er (nev r) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir never pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nevertheless In spite of that; in any case; however. It was a cloudy day; nevertheless, we went to the beach. nev less (nev ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nevertheless pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist 1. Having existed only a short time; recently grown or made. In spring there are new leaves on the trees. The new boat was launched yesterday. 2. Seen, known, made, or thought of for the first time; strange; unfamiliar. When I came back to school there were new faces in my class. They are slow to act on new ideas. On the expedition we found several new rocks for the collection. The sailors discovered a new land. 3. Not yet familiar or experienced. I was still new to the job. 4. Having recently come into a certain state, relationship, position, or role. I made lots of new friends when we moved. The new mayor acted quickly to improve the traffic situation. 5. Not yet used or worn. Do you like my new shoes? Our house has a new coat of paint. 6. Coming or beginning again. Tomorrow is a new day. The new year began with a heavy snowstorm. 7. Changed, as for the better. Today I feel like a new person. Other words that sound like this are gnu and knew. new (n or n ) adjective, newer, newest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or n udPronouce udSndDir newborn 1. Born very recently. A newborn baby sleeps most of the time. 2. As if born again; fresh. After resting we started to climb again with newborn determination. new born (n or n ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir newborn pronunciation or n udPronouce udSndDir New Brunswick A province in southeastern Canada. Its capital is Fredericton. New Bruns wick (brunz wik) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir New Brunswick pronunciation (brunz udPronouce udSndDir newcomer udSndDir udPronouce A person who has recently arrived. I m a newcomer in town. new er (n r or n r) noun, plural newcomers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir newcomerS pronunciation r or n New England A region of the northeastern United States. Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are the New England states. New England Newf. An abbreviation for Newfoundland. Newf. negotiation udSndDir udPronouce A discussion for the purpose of bringing about an agreement. The negotiations to end the war between the two countries are going well. ne tion (ni g n) noun, plural negotiations._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir negotiation pronunciation (ni g Negro udSndDir udPronouce A member of one of the major divisions of the human race; black. Negroes have dark skin. The native peoples of southern and central Africa are Negroes. Noun. Of or having to do with Negroes; black. Adjective. In recent times, the word black has replaced the word Negro. Ne gro (n ) noun, plural Negroes; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Negro pronunciation neigh udSndDir udPronouce The sound that a horse makes. Noun. To make the sound of a horse. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is nay. neigh (n ) noun, plural neighs; verb, neighed, neighing.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir neigh pronunciation neighbor enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who lives in a house or apartment next to or near one s own. Our neighbor down the street took care of our dog while we were away on vacation. 2. A person, place, or thing that is next to or near another. Mexico is a neighbor of the United States. 3. A fellow human being. Concern for our neighbors is important to society. neigh bor (n r) noun, plural neighbors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir neighbor pronunciation word history Word History The word neighbor goes back to two Old English words that meant and a person who dwells. A person s neighbor is someone who dwells nearby. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE neighborhood udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small area or district in a town or city where people live. The neighborhood near the river is one of the oldest in town. 2. The people living in the same area or district. The whole neighborhood is talking about the fire last night. 3. An area near something. In the neighborhood of the factory it is very noisy and crowded. neigh hood (n ) noun, plural neighborhoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir neighborhood pronunciation neither udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not either. The word neither is used before the first of two or more negative choices or possibilities connected by nor. When I was sick I could neither eat nor drink. 2. Nor. My parents don t want to see the movie; neither do I. Conjunction. Not one or the other; not either. Neither team played well in the game. Adjective. Not the one nor the other. I tried on two coats, but neither fit me. Pronoun. nei ther (n r or n r) conjunction; adjective; pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir neither pronunciation r or n A gas that has no color or odor. It makes up a very small part of the air. Neon glows when electricity passes through it. Tubes filled with neon are used in electric signs. Neon is a chemical element. ne on (n on) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation word history Word History The word neon comes from the Greek word meaning The gas neon was given this name late in the nineteenth century because it was at that time the newest gas discovered. :PHYSSIZE WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing Nepal A country in central Asia. Ne pal (n or n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Nepal pronunciation or n udPronouce udSndDir nephew udSndDir udPronouce 1. The son of one s brother or sister. 2. The son of one s brother-in-law or sister-in-law. neph ew (nef ) noun, plural nephews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nephew' pronunciation Neptune The fourth largest planet in our solar system. It is the eighth planet in order of distance from the sun. Neptune can be seen from earth only with the aid of a telescope. Nep tune (nep n or nep n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Neptune pronunciation n or nep max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass nerve udSndDir udPronouce 1. A bundle of fibers that carries messages between the brain and spinal cord and other parts of the body. If a person touches a hot stove, the brain receives a message of pain from the nerves in the hand. The brain then sends a message through the nerves to the hand that makes the hand pull away from the stove. 2. Courage or bravery. The diver did not have the nerve to jump off the high diving board. 3. nerves. The way one feels; state of mind. It s important to have calm nerves when handling dangerous materials. to get on one s nerves. To annoy or irritate one. Their constant bragging gets on my nerves. nerve (n rv) noun, plural nerves.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nerve idiom to get on one s nerves. To annoy or irritate one. Their constant bragging gets on my nerves.] pronunciation nervous 1. Not able to relax; tense. Loud noises make me nervous. 2. Fearful or timid. I am very nervous about taking the exam. 3. Having to do with nerves or the nervous system. A rash may be caused by a nervous reaction to something upsetting. nerv ous (n s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nervous pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor nervous system The system in the body that includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The nervous system controls all the actions and reactions of the body. nervous system -ness A suffix that means the state or quality of being. Likeness means the state of being similar or alike. Kindness means the quality of being kind. -ness enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place built by a bird for laying its eggs and raising its young. A nest can be made out of grass, twigs, mud, or many other materials. 2. A place made by insects, fish, turtles, or other animals for laying their eggs or raising their young. Some fish make nests by making a hole in the mud or sand with their tails. 3. A group of birds, insects, or other animals living in a nest. There was a nest of robins in the maple tree by the barn. 4. A cozy place or shelter. The kitten made a nest among the rags in the closet and fell asleep. Noun. To build or live in a nest. Every spring the sparrows nest under the attic roof. Verb. nest (nest) noun, plural nests; verb, nested, nesting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nest# pronunciation (nest) :PHYSSIZE nestle To get very close to; snuggle; cuddle. The kittens nestled against their mother. nes tle (nes l) verb, nestled, nestling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nestle pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of the body of a person or animal that connects the head and the shoulders. 2. The part of a piece of clothing that fits around the neck. I like to leave the neck of my shirt open in hot weather. 3. A narrow part that is like a neck in shape or position. This bottle has a stopper that fits into its neck. We have a summer cottage on a little neck of land that juts out into the lake. neck (nek) noun, plural necks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nek) neckerchief udSndDir udPronouce A scarf or kerchief that is worn around the neck. neck chief (nek r chif) noun, plural neckerchiefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir neckerchief pronunciation r chif) necklace udSndDir udPronouce A string of beads or other piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck for decoration. neck lace (nek lis) noun, plural necklaces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir necklace pronunciation necktie udSndDir udPronouce A piece of cloth that is worn around the neck by putting it under a shirt collar and knotting it in front. A person usually wears a necktie with a suit. neck tie (nek ) noun, plural neckties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir necktie pronunciation nectar udSndDir udPronouce The sweet liquid formed in flowers. Bees use nectar to make honey. nec tar (nek r) noun, plural nectars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nectar pronunciation nectarine udSndDir udPronouce A kind of peach that has a smooth skin. nec ine (nek ) noun, plural nectarines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nectarine pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A lack of something necessary, useful, or desired. The team s defeat showed their need for practice. 2. Something that is necessary, useful, or desired. What are the needs for our camping trip? 3. A necessity or obligation. There is no need to stay any longer. 4. A condition or time of trouble or want. When I sprained my ankle, you were truly a friend in need to help me get home. 5. Poverty or hardship. They lived in need, barely having enough food. Noun. 1. To lack or require. I need a new coat. The town needs a library. 2. To have to. Do you need to wait for them? Verb. Another word that sounds like this is knead. need (n d) noun, plural needs; verb, needed, needing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir needo pronunciation needle udSndDir udPronouce 1. A thin, pointed instrument with a hole in one end. It is used in sewing. The thread is passed through the hole and the needle carries the thread through the cloth. 2. A pointer on a compass or dial. The needle on the compass shows that north is to our right. 3. A sharp, thin, hollow tube that is used to put fluid into or take fluid out of the body. The doctor stuck a needle in my arm to give me a flu shot. 4. A thin rod that is used in knitting. The baby s sweater was knitted on very small needles. 5. The thin, pointed leaves on a fir tree or pine tree. The needles of the pine tree do not fall off when winter comes. 6. Anything that is thin and pointed like a needle. The needle on our record player is wearing. Noun. To annoy or tease. My friends needled me about my new haircut. Verb. nee dle (n l) noun, plural needles; verb, needled, needling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir needle pronunciation needless Not needed; unnecessary. Buying a new stove would be a needless expense. need less (n lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir needless pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir needlework Work, such as sewing or embroidery, that is done with a needle. nee work (n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir needlework pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir needn Shortened form of need not. You needn t hurry because we have plenty of time. need nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir needn pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir needy Not having enough to live on; very poor. The church helps needy families. need ) adjective, needier, neediest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir needy pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion negative udSndDir udPronouce 1. Saying or indicating I accompanied my negative answer to the question with a negative shake of my head. 2. Not helpful. If you have a negative attitude toward learning French, you will never be good at it. 3. Less than zero. The result of 6 minus 8 is a negative number. 4. Having one of two opposite kinds of electric charge. Magnets have a negative pole at one end and a positive pole at the other. 5. Not showing a certain disease or condition. The doctor knew that it was not a broken leg because the X rays were negative. Adjective. 1. A photographic image that is created when film is developed. In a negative, the areas that were light in the original subject are dark and those that were dark are light. Prints can be made from a negative. 2. A word or phrase that expresses a denial or says is a negative. Noun. neg tive (neg tiv) adjective; noun, plural negatives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir negative- pronunciation tiv) neglect udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. To fail to give proper attention or care to. I neglected my plants and they died. 2. To fail to do. You neglected to make your bed this morning. Verb. 1. A failure to give proper attention; lack of care. Neglect of a pet may cause it to get sick. 2. The condition of not being cared for. The house fell into neglect. Noun. neg lect (ni glekt ) verb, neglected, neglecting; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir neglect pronunciation (ni glekt max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE negligent Not showing proper care or concern; careless or neglectful. The negligent waiter forgot to bring us our drinks. neg gent (neg nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir negligent pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir negotiate udSndDir udPronouce 1. To talk over and arrange the terms of. The factory owners met with the workers to negotiate an end to the strike. 2. To have a discussion in order to bring about an agreement. The two warring countries refused to negotiate. ne ate (ni g ) verb, negotiated, negotiating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir negotiate pronunciation (ni g Postal abbreviation for North Carolina. An abbreviation for North Carolina. Postal abbreviation for North Dakota. N.D. or N. Dak. An abbreviation for North Dakota. N.D. or N. Dak. Postal abbreviation for Nebraska. NE or N.E. An abbreviation for northeast. NE or N.E. udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not far or distant. Night is drawing near. 2. Almost; nearly. We were near exhausted when we got home. Adverb. 1. Not far or distant. Will I see you in the near future? 2. Done or missed by only a small amount; narrow. The people in that building had a near escape from the fire. 3. Close in feeling or association. You can rely on help from those who are near to you. 4. Being the closer of two. The telephone is on the near side of the street. Adjective. Close to or by. My grandparents live near the beach. Preposition. To come or draw near. The airplane neared the landing field. The animals fled as the hunters neared. Verb. near (n r) adverb; adjective, nearer, nearest; preposition; verb, neared, nearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation nearby A short distance away; not far off. My parents work in a nearby town. My neighbor and I go to school nearby. near by (n ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nearby pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nearly All but; almost. I nearly forgot your birthday. It is nearly midnight. near ly (n ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nearly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nearsighted Able to see objects that are close by more clearly than those that are far away. A nearsighted person should not drive a car without wearing eyeglasses. near sight ed (n tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nearsighted pronunciation tid)Q udPronouce udSndDir 1. Clean and orderly; tidy. You have neat handwriting. 2. Having or showing care for keeping things in order. My cousin is neater than I am and has a tidy room. 3. Done in a clever way. We learned a neat trick in school today. 4. Wonderful or fine. I had a neat time at the party. neat (n t) adjective, neater, neatest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Neb. or Nebr. An abbreviation for Nebraska. Neb. or Nebr. Nebraska A state in the central United States. Its capital is Lincoln. Ne ka (n bras ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Nebraska pronunciation bras word history Word History Nebraska was an American Indian name for the Platte River. It means flat water. The river s name was changed, but the Indian name was kept for the state. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing necessarily As a certain result. Tall people are not necessarily good basketball players. nec ly (nes ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir necessarily pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir necessary udSndDir udPronouce 1. That must be had or done; needed; required. Proper food is necessary for good health. 2. That cannot be avoided; certain. Low grades were a necessary result of the student s poor work. Adjective. Something that cannot be done without; necessity; essential. We can t go on without necessaries like fresh water. Noun. nec y (nes ) adjective; noun, plural necessaries.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir necessary pronunciation necessity udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that cannot be done without; requirement. Food, clothing, and shelter are the necessities of life. 2. The fact of being necessary. I realize the necessity of finishing school if I want to be a doctor. ne ty (ni ses ) noun, plural necessities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir necessity pronunciation (ni ses naught udSndDir udPronouce 1. Nothing. All our plans came to naught. 2. Zero. Five plus naught equals five. naught (n t) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir naught pronunciation naughty Behaving badly; mischievous or disobedient. The teacher is making us stay after school because we were naughty today. naugh ty (n ) adjective, naughtier, naughtiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir naughty pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nausea A sick feeling in the stomach. I take special pills to prevent nausea whenever I go on a boat. nau sea (n or n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nausea pronunciation or n max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste nautical Having to do with ships, sailors, or navigation. A shop at the harbor sells nautical equipment. nau cal (n l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nautical pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir nautical mile A measurement of distance used by sailors. It is equal to about 6,076 feet. nautical mile Navajo udSndDir udPronouce A member of a tribe of American Indians of the southwestern United States. This word is also spelled Navaho. Na jo (nav ) noun, plural Navajo, Navajos, or Navajoes.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Navajok pronunciation naval udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with a navy. Naval supplies are kept in storehouses near the docks. 2. Having a navy. England was once the greatest naval power in the world. Another word that sounds like this is navel. na val (n l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir naval pronunciation navel udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce A round scar in the middle of the abdomen. The navel results when the cord that connected a newborn baby to its mother is cut or falls off. Another word that sounds like this is naval. na vel (n l) noun, plural navels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir navel pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle navigate 1. To sail, steer, or direct the course of. They navigated the ship through the storm. 2. To sail on or across. Ships can navigate the Atlantic in under a week. nav gate (nav ) verb, navigated, navigating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir navigate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir navigation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of navigating a ship or aircraft. The captain found navigation almost impossible in the high winds. 2. The art or science of figuring out the position and course of boats, ships, and aircraft. Knowing the position of the stars and the sun is useful in navigation. nav tion (nav n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir navigation pronunciation navigator udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person on a boat, ship, or aircraft who is in charge of determining or steering a course. 2. A person who explores by ship. The navigator Ferdinand Magellan organized the first voyage around the world. nav tor (nav r) noun, plural navigators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir navigator pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The navigator sits at the right in the cockpit. udSndDir udPronouce 1. All the warships of a country. The United States has one of the most powerful navies in the world. 2. The large, organized group of sailors who are trained to fight at sea. The word navy is often capitalized. Our neighbor is a lieutenant in the Navy. 3. A very dark blue color; navy blue. Noun. Having the color navy. Adjective. na vy (n ) noun, plural navies; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation navy blue A very dark blue color. navy blue udSndDir udPronouce said the knight, I do not know the way to Westwood Castle. Adverb. This word was once common, but is not used often today. A vote or voter against. A narrow majority of nays defeated the proposal. Noun. Another word that sound like this is neigh. nay (n ) adverb; noun, plural nays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Postal abbreviation for New Brunswick. An abbreviation for New Brunswick. nasturtium udSndDir udPronouce A plant that has yellow, orange, or red flowers. Nasturtiums have sharp-tasting flower buds and leaves that are sometimes used in salads. The seeds are used in pickles. na tium (n m) noun, plural nasturtiums.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nasturtium pronunciation :PHYSSIZE nasty udSndDir udPronouce 1. Resulting from hate or spite; mean. That nasty rumor is not true. 2. Disagreeable or unpleasant. The weather today is cold and nasty. The filthy canal had a nasty smell. 3. Harmful or severe. I took a nasty fall while skiing last weekend. nas ty (nas ) adjective, nastier, nastiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nasty pronunciation nation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of people living in a particular area under one government, usually sharing the same history, culture, and language. Presidents often address the nation on television to gain support for their proposals. 2. A particular land where such a people live; country. Canada is a nation. na tion (n n) noun, plural nations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nation! pronunciation national udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with a land united under one government. The national government of the United States is headed by the president. 2. Characteristic of or having to do with the people who make up a nation. Their national costume is very colorful. 3. Covering or having to do with an entire land. The national road system is very impressive. Adjective. A citizen of a country. Only nationals may vote in some elections. Noun. na al (nash l) adjective; noun, plural nationals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir national3 pronunciation (nash l)ord national anthem A special song that expresses love for one s country. People sing the national anthem of their country at public occasions and special events as a way of honoring the country and showing patriotism. national anthem max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia nationalism A feeling of deep loyalty to one s nation. na ism (nash m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nationalism pronunciation (nash udPronouce udSndDir nationality udSndDir udPronouce 1. The fact or condition of belonging to a particular nation. That painter s nationality is French. 2. A group of people who share the same language, culture, and history. People of many nationalities work at the United Nations. na ty (nash ) noun, plural nationalities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nationality pronunciation (nash native udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who was born in a particular country or place. One of my classmates is a native of Germany. The mayor is a native of this town. 2. One of the original people, animals, or plants of a region or country. The natives of America are called American Indians. The kangaroo is a native of Australia. Noun. 1. Born in a particular country or place. 2. Belonging to a person by birth. My grandparents native language is Italian. 3. Originally living or growing in a region or country. Raccoons are native to America. Adjective. na tive (n tiv) noun, plural natives; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir native pronunciation Native American A member of any of the peoples, except the Eskimo, who have lived in North and South America since long before European settlers arrived; American Indian. Native American natural udSndDir udPronouce 1. Found in nature; not made by people; not artificial. Natural rock formations overlook the river. 2. Possessed or being from birth; not resulting from teaching or training. Is your musical talent natural, or did you take lessons? The new sergeant was a natural leader. 3. Happening in the normal course of things. My grandparents both died of natural causes when they were very old. 4. Closely following nature; lifelike. This painting of the garden is very natural. 5. Not pretending to feel what one does not; sincere. Their natural hospitality made us feel at home. Adjective. A person who is good at something because of a special talent or ability. My cousin is a natural at basketball. Noun. nat ral (nach l) adjective; noun, plural naturals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir natural pronunciation (nach natural gas A gas that is found beneath the surface of the earth. Natural gas burns very easily and is used for cooking and heating. natural gas naturalist udSndDir udPronouce A person who specializes in the study of things in nature, especially animals and plants. nat ist (nach list) noun, plural naturalists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir naturalist7 pronunciation (nach list) naturalize To make a citizen of someone who was born in another country. After living in the United States for several years, the immigrants passed a test and were naturalized. nat ize (nach ) verb, naturalized, naturalizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir naturalize pronunciation (nach udPronouce udSndDir naturally 1. As would be expected; of course. Naturally I ll help you. 2. By nature. I sleep late naturally. 3. In a normal manner. I was too nervous to act naturally. nat ly (nach ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir naturally pronunciation (nach udPronouce udSndDir natural resources Materials found in nature that are useful or necessary for life. Water, forests, and minerals are natural resources. natural resources nature udSndDir udPronouce 1. The basic character and quality of a person or thing. The doctor has a kindly nature. It is the nature of fire to be hot. 2. The physical universe; all the things that are not made by people. The mountains, the woods, and the oceans are parts of nature. 3. Sort or kind; variety. I enjoy books about camping, hiking, and things of that nature. na ture (n r) noun, plural natures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nature pronunciation N or N. An abbreviation for north or northern. N or N. To annoy with scolding and complaining. My parents sometimes nag me about the way I dress. nag (nag) verb, nagged, nagging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nag) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A horse, especially a worn-out old horse. We had to buy a new horse when our nag could no longer pull the wagon. nag (nag) noun, plural nags. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nag) udSndDir udSndEffect nail.wav udPronouce 1. A thin piece of metal that is pointed at one end and flat at the other. A nail is hammered into pieces of wood to hold them together. 2. The thin, hard layer of tough material at the end of a finger or toe. Noun. To fasten with a nail or nails. The carpenter nailed pieces of wood together to make a bookcase. Will you nail that picture to the wall? Verb. nail (n l) noun, plural nails; verb, nailed, nailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE naked 1. Without clothing or covering of any kind. A person is naked when taking a bath or shower. The tree was naked after the caterpillars ate every leaf on it. 2. Without anything added. I m telling you the naked truth. 3. Without the aid of any device. You don t need a telescope; you can see that star with the naked eye. na ked (n kid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir naked pronunciation kid)' udPronouce udSndDir max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udEmotion embarras udSndDir udPronouce 1. The word or words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known. The mayor s name is Taylor. Salmon is the name of a kind of fish. Denver is the name of a city. 2. A bad or insulting word or words used to refer to someone or something. The bully called everyone names. 3. Reputation or character. That company has a name for making products of high quality. Noun. 1. To give a name or names to. The couple named their first child Leslie. 2. To speak of; mention. The newspaper article named the topics of the coming debate. Name some of your favorite songs. 3. To appoint or choose. The president named three senators to the commission. Verb. name (n m) noun, plural names; verb, named, naming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir namea pronunciation namely In other words. We visited two southern states, namely Mississippi and Louisiana. name ly (n ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir namely pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce A short sleep. The baby is taking an afternoon nap. Noun. 1. To sleep for a short while. The host napped for an hour before the guests came. 2. To be not prepared or ready. The storm caught us napping. Verb. nap (nap) noun, plural naps; verb, napped, napping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nap) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable The soft, fuzzy surface of cloth. This coat is so old that all the nap has worn off. nap (nap) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nap) udPronouce udSndDir napkin udSndDir udPronouce A piece of cloth or paper used at meals for protecting clothing and for wiping the lips and hands. nap kin (nap kin) noun, plural napkins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir napkin pronunciation narcissus udSndDir udPronouce A plant that has yellow or white flowers and long, thin leaves. The daffodil is a kind of narcissus. nar sus (n r sis s) noun, plural narcissuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir narcissus pronunciation r sis narcotic udSndDir udPronouce A drug that dulls the senses, produces sleep, and eases pain when used in small doses. People can become addicted to narcotics. nar ic (n r kot ik) noun, plural narcotics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir narcoticE pronunciation r kot narrate To tell or relate. The reporter narrated an interesting story of travels in Africa. nar rate (nar t or na r ) verb, narrated, narrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir narrate pronunciation t or na r udPronouce udSndDir narrator udSndDir udPronouce A person who tells a story. The narrator of the film started by explaining the historical background of the story. nar tor (nar r or na r r) noun, plural narrators.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir narrator pronunciation r or na r narrow udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not wide or broad. The deer jumped across the narrow stream. 2. Limited or small. The small library had only a narrow choice of books. People with narrow minds don t like new ideas. 3. Barely successful; close. The firefighter saved the child, but they had a narrow escape. Adjective. To make or become narrow. The workers narrowed the sidewalk when the street was made wider. The river narrows at the bridge. Verb. narrows. The narrow part of a body of water. The bridge was built across the narrows. Noun. nar row (nar ) adjective, narrower, narrowest; verb, narrowed, narrowing; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir narrow pronunciation nasal udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with the nose. A cold usually stuffs up the nasal passages and makes it hard to breathe through the nose. 2. Spoken by releasing the breath through the nose rather than the mouth. The sound is nasal. na sal (n l) adjective.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir nasal pronunciation l)un^ udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mc106 A dog, especially one that is a mixture of breeds; a mongrel. The mutt was part collie and part beagle. mutt (mut) noun, plural mutts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mut) mutter To speak in a low, unclear way with the mouth almost closed. I muttered to myself that I would be late if I didn t hurry. Verb. Words spoken in a low, unclear way. There was a mutter of disapproval when the children kept giggling during the movie. Noun. mut ter (mut r) verb, muttered, muttering; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mutter pronunciation udPronouce Mf227 udSndDir m\m15 mutton Meat from an adult sheep. mut ton (mut n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mutton pronunciation udPronouce Mm241 udSndDir m\m15 mutual Given and received equally; shared. My friend and I have a mutual interest in sports. mu al (m l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mutual pronunciation udPronouce Mm242 udSndDir m\m15 muzzle udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mf228 1. The part of the head of an animal made up of the nose, mouth, and jaws. A collie has a long muzzle. 2. A set of straps that are made to fit over the muzzle of an animal to keep it from biting. 3. The opening at the front end of a gun. The bullet comes out through the muzzle. Noun. To put a muzzle on an animal. Verb. muz zle (muz l) noun, plural muzzles; verb, muzzled, muzzling.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muzzle pronunciation Of, belonging to, or done by me. That is my pencil. my (m ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Mc107 udSndDir m\m15 myrtle udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mm243 1. An evergreen tree that has white or pink flowers and shiny leaves. 2. A vine that grows along the ground and has shiny leaves and blue, pink, or white flowers. myr tle (m l) noun, plural myrtles.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir myrtle pronunciation myself 1. My own self. I cut myself. I can cook for myself. I myself will do the job. 2. My usual, normal, or true self. I haven t been myself since the accident. my self (m self ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir myself pronunciation self udPronouce Mm244 udSndDir m\m15 mysterious Very hard or impossible to explain or understand; full of mystery. We heard mysterious sounds from the deserted house. mys ous (mi st s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mysterious pronunciation (mi st SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Mf229 udSndEffect mysterio.wav udSndDir m\m15 mystery udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mf230 1. Something that is not or cannot be known, explained, or understood. The identity of the poem s author is a mystery. It is a mystery to us how you can be so alert when you ve had so little sleep. 2. A book, play, or other story about a crime that is puzzling. mys y (mis ) noun, plural mysteries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mystery pronunciation mystify To confuse or puzzle; bewilder. The audience was mystified by the magician s tricks. mys fy (mis ) verb, mystified, mystifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mystify pronunciation udPronouce Mm245 udSndDir m\m15 udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mc108 1. A story that tells about a belief of a group of people. Myths often tell about gods and heroes. They were made up as an explanation or reason for something that happens in nature or for a custom. Long ago people explained thunder by the myth that it was the noise made by the chariot of the god Thor as he rode across the skies. 2. A person or thing that is not real or true. The idea that a person gets warts from touching a frog is a myth. myth (mith) noun, plural myths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mith) mythical Having to do with myths. A unicorn is a mythical creature. Apollo was a mythical god. myth cal (mith l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mythical pronunciation (mith udPronouce Mm246 udSndDir m\m15 mythology udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mf231 A group or collection of myths and legends. All the myths that were told and written in ancient Greece are known as Greek mythology. gy (mi thol ) noun, plural mythologies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mythology pronunciation (mi thol udSndDir udPronouce The fourteenth letter of the alphabet. n, N (en) noun, plural n SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (en)r musk ox A shaggy, dark brown animal that chews its cud. Musk oxen have horns that lie flat over the forehead and sides of the head and curve upward at the tips. They live in northern Canada and Greenland. musk ox (musk). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir musk ox pronunciation (musk). udPronouce Mm231 udSndDir m\m15 muskrat udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mf224 A small North American animal that looks like a large rat. Muskrats live in and near the water. A muskrat has webbed back feet and a flat tail that help it to swim. musk rat (musk ) noun, plural muskrat or muskrats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muskrat pronunciation (musk :PHYSSIZE Muslim udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mm232 Having to do with Islam, the religion founded by Muhammad. Adjective. A person who follows the religion founded by Muhammad. Noun. Mus lim (muz lim) adjective; noun, plural Muslims. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Muslim pronunciation muslin A cotton cloth that is used to make sheets and some clothing. mus lin (muz lin) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muslin pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Mm233 udSndDir m\m15 udEmotion mylist To make untidy; mess. The wind and rain mussed their hair. muss (mus) verb, mussed, mussing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mus) udPronouce Mc103 udSndDir m\m15 mussel udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mm234 An animal that looks like a clam. Saltwater mussels have bluish black shells and are used as food. The shells of freshwater mussels are used to make buttons and jewelry. A mussel is a kind of mollusk. Another word that sounds like this is muscle. mus sel (mus l) noun, plural mussels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mussel pronunciation l)ural An auxiliary verb that is used to express the following meanings: 1. To be obliged to; have to. I must return this book to the library by Saturday. 2. To be forced or required to. People must eat in order to survive. 3. To be likely to. They must have forgotten about the meeting. must (must) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (must) udPronouce Mc104 udSndDir m\m15 mustache udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mf225 Hair that grows above the upper lip. My grandfather has a big mustache that curls up at each end. This word is also spelled moustache. mus tache (mus tash or m stash ) noun, plural mustaches.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mustache pronunciation tash or m stash mustang udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mm235 A wild horse that lives on the American plains; bronco. mus tang (mus tang) noun, plural mustangs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mustang pronunciation tang)n1 mustard udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mf226 A sharp-tasting yellow paste or powder that is made from the seeds of a plant. Mustard is used to flavor food. The mustard plant has bunches of small, yellow flowers. mus tard (mus rd) noun, plural mustards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mustard pronunciation muster udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mm236 1. To bring or call together; assemble. The captain mustered all of the troops for the day s march. 2. To gather from within oneself. The shy child mustered up the courage to read aloud in class. Verb. An assembled group, as of military units. Noun. mus ter (mus r) verb, mustered, mustering; noun, plural musters.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muster] pronunciation mustn Shortened form of must not. We mustn t run through the hall. Look up must for more information. must t (mus nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mustn pronunciation udPronouce Mm237 udSndDir m\m15 musty Having a stale or moldy smell or taste, often because of dampness or decay. After the flood, the house smelled musty. mus ty (mus ) adjective, mustier, mustiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir musty pronunciation udPronouce Mm238 udSndDir m\m15 udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mc105 1. Not able to speak because of an illness, birth defect, or injury. 2. Not willing to speak; silent. The student stood mute and would not answer the principal s questions. 3. Not pronounced. The is mute. Adjective. 1. A person who cannot speak. 2. A device put on a musical instrument to soften the tone. Mutes are usually used with trumpets and other brass instruments. Noun. mute (m t) adjective; noun, plural mutes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation mutineer udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mm239 A person who takes part in a mutiny. The mutineers tied up their captain and seized control of the ship. mu eer (m ) noun, plural mutineers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mutineerS pronunciation mutiny udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mm240 An open rebellion against authority. The sailors who took part in the mutiny were punished. Noun. To take part in an open rebellion; revolt. They mutinied against their captain. Verb. mu ny (m ) noun, plural mutinies; verb, mutinied, mutinying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mutiny pronunciation mural udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mm224 A picture painted on a wall or ceiling. A mural usually covers most of the wall. mu ral (my l) noun, plural murals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mural pronunciation :PHYSSIZE murder udEmotion udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mf217 The deliberate and unlawful killing of a person. Noun. To kill a person deliberately and unlawfully. The robber murdered the storekeeper during the robbery. Verb. mur der (m r) noun, plural murders; verb, murdered, murdering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir murder pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE murky Dark and gloomy. We couldn t see beneath the surface of the murky water in the pond. murk ) adjective, murkier, murkiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir murky pronunciation udPronouce Mm225 udSndDir m\m14 murmur udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mf218 A low, soft sound. We heard the murmur of the brook in the distance. When in the library I always speak in a murmur. Noun. To make or say with a low, soft sound. I heard you murmur in your sleep. Verb. mur mur (m r) noun, plural murmurs; verb, murmured, murmuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir murmur# pronunciation muscle enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mf219 1. A tissue in the body that is made of strong fibers. Muscles can be tightened or relaxed to make the body move. Most muscles, like those that move our arms and legs, are controlled by us. Other muscles, like those that make the heart beat, work by themselves. 2. A bundle of this tissue that moves a particular part of the body. The biceps muscle is tightened to move the arm. 3. Strength. We ll need some muscle if we re going to move that piano. Another word that sounds like this is mussel. mus cle (mus l) noun, plural muscles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muscle pronunciation word history Word History The word muscle comes from the Latin word meaning little mouse. Muscles under the skin reminded the Romans of little mice. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE muscular 1. Having strong or well-developed muscles. My arms were muscular after a summer of working on the farm. 2. Having to do with muscle. The pain in my leg is from a muscular strain. mus lar (mus r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muscular pronunciation udPronouce Mf220 udSndDir m\m14 museum udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mm226 A building where objects of art, science, or history are kept and displayed for people to see. mu um (m m) noun, plural museums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir museum+ pronunciation 1. A kind of porridge made by boiling cornmeal in water or milk. 2. Any soft, thick mass. An increase in temperature turned the snow into mush. mush (mush) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mush)w max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce Mc102 udSndDir m\m14 udEmotion disguste mushroom udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mf221 A fast-growing fungus that is shaped like a small umbrella. Some mushrooms can be eaten, but others are poisonous. Noun. To grow or appear suddenly and quickly. New office buildings have mushroomed all over the city. Verb. mush room (mush or mush ) noun, plural mushrooms; verb, mushroomed, mushrooming.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mushroomU pronunciation (mush or mush :PHYSSIZE music 1. A pleasing or beautiful combination of sounds. 2. The art of creating a pleasing combination of sounds. 3. A musical composition. Does the pianist know the music to that song? 4. The written or printed signs that tell a person what sounds are used for a musical composition. Can you read music? mu sic (m zik) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir music pronunciation udPronouce Mf222 udSndDir m\m14 musical udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mm227 Having to do with or producing music. The trombone is a musical instrument. Adjective. A play that has songs and dancing in it. Noun. mu cal (m l) adjective; noun, plural musicals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir musical pronunciation music box A box containing a device that plays music mechanically. Many music boxes have to be wound in order to play. music box SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect musicbox.wav udSndDir m\m14 musician udSndDir m\m14 udSndEffect musician.wav udPronouce Mm228 A person who is skilled in playing a musical instrument, composing music, or singing. mu cian (m zish n) noun, plural musicians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir musicianS pronunciation zish SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE musket udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mf223 A gun with a long barrel like a rifle. It was used in warfare before modern rifles were invented. mus ket (mus kit) noun, plural muskets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir musket pronunciation musketeer udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mm229 A soldier armed with a musket. mu teer (mus ) noun, plural musketeers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir musketeer pronunciation muskmelon udSndDir m\m15 udPronouce Mm230 A large, juicy fruit; a type of melon. Cantaloupes are muskmelons. musk on (musk n) noun, plural muskmelons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muskmelon pronunciation (musk udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mc100 A large drinking cup with a handle. Mugs are often made of pottery or metal. Noun. mug (mug) noun, plural mugs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mug) muggy Warm and damp. It was a muggy day with no breeze. mug gy (mug ) adjective, muggier, muggiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muggy pronunciation udPronouce Mf209 udSndDir m\m14 max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor Muhammad An Arab religious leader who founded Islam. He was born around A.D. 570 and died in 632. Mu mad (m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Muhammad pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce Mf210 udSndDir m\m14 udEmotion maglass mulberry udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mf211 A tree with sweet, dark reddish purple berries that look like blackberries and can be eaten. The leaves of some mulberry trees are fed to silkworms. mul ry (mul ) noun, plural mulberries./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mulberryc pronunciation udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mc101 1. An animal that is the offspring of a female horse and a male donkey. A mule is as large as a horse, but it has longer ears and a tail like a donkey. Mules are used to carry and pull things. 2. A person who is stubborn. mule (m l) noun, plural mules.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation multiple udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mm218 Having or involving many parts; made up of more than one. I got multiple cuts and bruises when I fell off my bicycle. Adjective. A number that is the product of multiplying one number by another. The numbers 8 and 12 are multiples of 4. Noun. mul ple (mul l) adjective; noun, plural multiples. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir multiple9 pronunciation multiplicand udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mm219 A number that is to be multiplied by another number. If you multiply 2 times 4, the multiplicand is 4. mul cand (mul pli kand ) noun, plural multiplicands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir multiplicandW pronunciation pli kand multiplication The mathematical operation of taking a number and adding it to itself a certain number of times. In the multiplication of 2 times 4, you are adding 2 sets of 4, which equals 8. mul tion (mul pli k n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir multiplication pronunciation pli k udPronouce Mf212 udSndDir m\m14 multiplier udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mf213 A number that tells how many times to multiply another number. If you multiply 2 times 4, the multiplier is 2. mul er (mul r) noun, plural multipliers.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir multiplierw pronunciation multiply 1. To add a number to itself a certain number of times. If we multiply 2 times 4, we get 8. 2. To grow in number. The longer you wait to ask for help, the more your problems multiply. mul ply (mul ) verb, multiplied, multiplying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir multiply pronunciation udPronouce Mf214 udSndDir m\m14 multitude udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mf215 A great number of people or things. A multitude of people came to the outdoor music festival. mul tude (mul or mul ) noun, plural multitudes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir multitude pronunciation or mul mumble To speak low and unclearly, as with the mouth partly closed. The shy student mumbled the answer. mum ble (mum l) verb, mumbled, mumbling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mumble pronunciation udPronouce Mm220 udSndDir m\m14 mummy udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mm221 A dead body that has been wrapped in cloth and specially treated to preserve it. Some ancient Egyptian mummies are 3,000 years old. mum my (mum ) noun, plural mummies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mummy pronunciation mumps A disease that causes the glands at the sides of the face to become swollen and sore. The mumps spreads from person to person. It is caused by a virus. The word mumps can be used with a singular or plural verb. mumps (mumps) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mumps pronunciation (mumps) udPronouce Mm222 udSndDir m\m14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor munch To chew something in a noisy way. My pet rabbit munches carrots. munch (munch) verb, munched, munching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir munch pronunciation (munch) udPronouce Mf216 udSndDir m\m14 municipal Having to do with the government and affairs of a city or town. We are having a municipal election this week to elect a new town sheriff. mu pal (m l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir municipal pronunciation udPronouce Mm223 udSndDir m\m14 mph or m.p.h. An abbreviation for miles per hour. mph or m.p.h. The abbreviation for Mister, used before a man s name. Dear Mr. Andrews, I wrote. Mr. (mis r) plural Messrs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir m\m13 A title used before the name of a married woman or a widow. Mrs. Whitney was my kindergarten teacher. Mrs. (mis iz) plural Mmes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir m\m14 udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce A title used before a woman s name. Ms. Simpson is the school principal. Ms. (miz or em ) plural Mses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (miz or em Postal abbreviation for Mississippi. An abbreviation for Mount or Mountain. Postal abbreviation for Montana. Great in amount or degree. I don t have much money left after buying that gift. We had too much rain this week. Adjective. 1. To a great degree; very. I was very much upset when I lost my keys. 2. Just about; nearly. They feel much the same as you do. Adverb. A great amount. Much has been written about the Civil War. Noun. much (much) adjective, more, most; adverb, more, most; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (much) udPronouce udSndDir m\m14 mucilage udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mm214 A sticky substance made from plants; glue. mu lage (m lij) noun, plural mucilages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mucilage pronunciation lij) mucus A slimy fluid that coats and protects the inside of the mouth, nose, throat, and other parts of the body. mu cus (m s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mucus pronunciation udPronouce Mm215 udSndDir m\m14 max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion disguste Soft, wet, sticky earth or dirt. We tracked mud into the house after it rained. mud (mud) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mud) udPronouce udSndDir m\m14 muddle udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mm216 A confused condition; mess. My cousin s business accounts are in a muddle. Noun. 1. To cause to be in a confused condition; mix up. The two speakers muddled the issues in their debate. 2. To make a mess of; do in a bad or clumsy way. We tried hard, but we muddled the job. Verb. mud dle (mud l) noun, plural muddles; verb, muddled, muddling.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muddleo pronunciation udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce A roll of fur that is made so a person can put one hand in each end. Muffs keep the hands warm. muff (muf) noun, plural muffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (muf) muffin udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mf207 A small, cup-shaped cake or bread. muf fin (muf in) noun, plural muffins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muffin pronunciation in)axDi muffle 1. To soften the sound that something makes. The carpet in the hallway muffled our footsteps. I muffled my laughter by burying my face in a pillow. 2. To wrap or cover so as to soften the sound or protect. The carpenter muffled the hammer with a cloth. I muffled my face against the cold wind. muf fle (muf l) verb, muffled, muffling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muffle pronunciation udPronouce Mm217 udSndDir m\m14 muffler udSndDir m\m14 udPronouce Mf208 1. A warm scarf that is wrapped around the neck in cold weather. 2. A device that reduces the noise made by an engine. Cars have mufflers. muf fler (muf r) noun, plural mufflers.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir muffler pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The snowman has a muffler around it s neck. moustache Another spelling for mustache. Look up mustache for more information. moustache mouth udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf203 1. The opening through which people and animals take in food. The human mouth contains the tongue and the teeth. Many animals make sounds through their mouths. 2. Any opening that is like a mouth. We entered the mouth of the cave. The mouth of a river is where it empties into another body of water. Noun. To say or repeat in a false or insincere way. Try to recite the poem with feeling and not just mouth the words. Verb. mouth (mouth for noun; mou for verb) noun, plural mouths (mou z); verb, mouthed, mouthing. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mouth pronunciation (mouth for noun; mou h for verb) mouthful udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm208 The amount of food or drink that is taken into the mouth at one time. I had a mouthful of the pudding. mouth ful (mouth ) noun, plural mouthfuls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mouthfulI pronunciation (mouth mouth organ Another word for harmonica. Look up harmonica for more information. mouth organ SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect mouthorg.wav udSndDir m\m13 mouthpiece udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf204 The part of a musical instrument, telephone, or other object that is put between or near the lips. mouth piece (mouth ) noun, plural mouthpieces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mouthpiece= pronunciation (mouth movable 1. Able to be moved. The shelves in that cabinet are movable. 2. That changes from one date to another in different years. Thanksgiving is a movable holiday. This word is also spelled moveable. mov ble (m l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir movable pronunciation udPronouce Mm209 udSndDir m\m13 udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce 1. To change the place or direction of something. We had to move to different seats to get a good view of the movie screen. Move the chair closer to the window. 2. To change the location of a home or business. Our family is going to move to a new city. 3. To go forward; advance. Time moves quickly when you are having fun. 4. To put in motion. Wind moves a windmill. 5. To cause someone to do something. The teacher waited at first, but finally was moved by curiosity to open the package. 6. To stir a person s feelings. I was moved to tears when I found the starving puppies. 7. To make a suggestion at a meeting. The secretary moved that the meeting be ended. Verb. 1. The act of moving. The basketball player made a quick move toward the basket. 2. An action planned to bring about a result. It was a smart move to shop early before the store got crowded. 3. A person s turn to move a playing piece in certain games. The player with the white chess pieces makes the first move. Noun. move (m v) verb, moved, moving; noun, plural moves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation movement udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm210 1. The act of moving. A fan causes movement of air in a room. 2. A group of moving parts that make something work. The movement of a watch turns the hands. 3. The actions of a group of people to reach some goal. The civil rights movement is working for equal opportunities for people of all races. 4. A tendency or trend. After the president s speech there was a movement toward reform in the school system. 5. A part of a long musical piece, such as a symphony. The orchestra practiced the first movement several times. move ment (m nt) noun, plural movements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir movement pronunciation mover udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf205 A person or company whose job is to move people s furniture and other things from one house or office to another. mov er (m r) noun, plural movers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mover pronunciation movie udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm211 1. A series of pictures on a film that is projected onto a screen; motion picture. 2. movies. The showing of a motion picture. I went to the movies last weekend. mov ie (m ) noun, plural movies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir movie pronunciation moving udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm212 1. That moves or is able to move. It hard to hit a moving target. 2. Causing or producing action or motion. The mayor was a moving force behind the passage of the new law. 3. Affecting the emotions; touching. The actor s moving performance left the audience in tears. mov ing (m ving) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moving pronunciation ving) To cut grass, grain, or hay with a sharp blade or machine. My parents asked me to mow the lawn. mow (m ) verb, mowed, mowed or mown, mowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir m\m13 mower udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm213 A device or person that mows. mow er (m r) noun, plural mowers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mower pronunciation Past participle of mow. After the grass was mown, I raked it into piles. Look up mow for more information. Another word that sounds like this is moan. mown (m n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir m\m13 Mozambique A country in southeastern Africa. Mo bique (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mozambique pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Mf206 udSndDir m\m13 udEmotion mylist mpg or m.p.g. An abbreviation for miles per gallon. mpg or m.p.g. motive udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm203 The reason that a person does something. A desire to go to college can be a strong motive for trying to get good marks. Fear of being caught and scolded was their motive for telling the lie. mo tive (m tiv) noun, plural motives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir motive pronunciation tiv)X motor udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf194 A machine that provides motion or power to make things run or work. Some motors use electricity and others burn fuel. The motor of a fan makes the fan blades turn. The motor of a car makes the car go. Noun. 1. Having to do with a motor or something run by a motor. A car is a motor vehicle. We are going on a motor trip in Canada. 2. Having to do with the nerves of a person s body that control motion. Pulling your hand back from a hot object is a motor reflex. Adjective. To travel by car. We motored through New England. Verb. mo tor (m r) noun, plural motors; adjective; verb, motored, motoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir motor pronunciation r)(mul motorboat udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf195 A boat that is run by a motor. The police motorboat made a loud noise as it sped by. mo boat (m ) noun, plural motorboats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir motorboat pronunciation motorcycle udSndDir m\m13 udSndEffect motrcycl.wav udPronouce Mm204 A vehicle with two wheels that is bigger and heavier than a bicycle and is powered by an engine. mo cle (m l) noun, plural motorcycles.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir motorcycle pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE motto udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm205 A short sentence or phrase that says what someone believes or what something stands for. The Latin phrase, E pluribus unum, which means out of many, one, is the motto on the seal of the United States. mot to (mot ) noun, plural mottoes or mottos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir motto pronunciation mound udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm206 1. A hill or heap of earth, stones, or other material. There are mounds of garbage at the dump. 2. A slightly higher area in the center of a baseball diamond. The pitcher stands on the mound to pitch the ball. Noun. To pile in a hill or heap. I like to mound ice cream on top of my pie. Verb. mound (mound) noun, plural mounds; verb, mounded, mounding.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mound pronunciation (mound) mount udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf196 1. To go up; climb. The firefighters mounted the stairs two at a time. 2. To get up on. The sheriff mounted the horse and rode off. 3. To set in place. I mounted the stamps in my new album. 4. To rise or increase. The cost of meat has been mounting steadily this year. Verb. 1. A horse or other animal for riding. The rider stopped for a fresh mount at the midway point of the journey. 2. A stand, frame, or other object used to hold something. We bought a wooden frame as a mount for the picture. Noun. mount (mount) verb, mounted, mounting; noun, plural mounts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mount pronunciation (mount) mount udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf197 A hill or mountain. mount (mount) noun, plural mounts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mount pronunciation (mount) mountain udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf198 1. A mass of land that rises very high above the surrounding area. The mountain was tall and very difficult to climb. 2. A very large pile or amount of something. There was a mountain of trash at the dump. moun tain (moun n) noun, plural mountains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mountain pronunciation (moun :PHYSSIZE mountaineer udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf199 1. A person who lives in the mountains. The mountaineer s shack was stocked with food for the winter. 2. A person who climbs mountains as a sport. The mountaineers prepared their equipment for the climb. moun eer (moun ) noun, plural mountaineers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mountaineer pronunciation (moun mountain lion A large wild cat that lives in the mountains of North and South America. This animal is usually called a cougar. Look up cougar for more information. mountain lion mountainous 1. Having many mountains. There is good skiing in that mountainous area. 2. Very big; huge. The storm piled up mountainous drifts of snow. moun ous (moun s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mountainous pronunciation (moun udPronouce Mf200 udSndDir m\m13 mountain range A series of mountains that form a group. mountain range mourn To feel or show sorrow or grief. We mourned for all the people who died in the war. mourn (m rn) verb, mourned, mourning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mourn pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Mf201 udSndDir m\m13 udEmotion mourning 1. The act of showing sorrow or grief. They were in mourning for the victims of the terrible fire. 2. Black clothing or some other symbol worn to show grief over a person s death. Another word that sounds like this is morning. mourn ing (m ning) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mourning pronunciation ning) udPronouce Mf202 udSndDir m\m13 mouse udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm207 1. A small, furry animal with a pointed nose, small ears, and a long, thin tail. Mice that live in houses are often gray. Mice are rodents, as are rats and squirrels. 2. A small instrument that can be connected to a computer to move the cursor on a monitor. A mouse is moved by hand across the top of a desk or table to control the movement of the cursor. mouse (mous) noun, plural mice. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mouse pronunciation (mous) mortar udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm195 A thick, heavy bowl in which things are crushed or ground by using a pestle. Look up pestle for a picture of a mortar. mor tar (m r) noun, plural mortars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mortar pronunciation mosaic udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm196 A picture or design made by fitting together bits of stone, glass, or tile of different colors, and cementing them in place. mo ic (m ik) noun, plural mosaics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mosaicI pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Moslem udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm197 Another spelling for Muslim. Look up Muslim for more information. Mos lem (moz m) adjective; noun, plural Moslems. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir MoslemA pronunciation mosque udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm198 A Muslim temple or place of worship. mosque (mosk) noun, plural mosques. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mosque pronunciation (mosk) mosquito udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mf190 A small insect with two wings. The female gives a sting or bite that itches. Some mosquitoes carry malaria and other diseases. mos to (m ) noun, plural mosquitoes or mosquitos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mosquitow pronunciation udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce A small green plant that grows in groups to form a soft, thick mat on the ground, on rocks, or on trees. Mosses grow in shady places where it is damp. moss (m s) noun, plural mosses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moss; pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce 1. Greatest in number, amount, or degree. Who received the most votes in the election? 2. The majority of. Most children like to play games. Adjective. The greatest number, amount, or degree. One dollar is the most I can give you now. Noun. 1. Very. That musician is a most unusual person. 2. To the greatest degree. That was the most interesting book I have ever read. Adverb. most (m st) adjective; noun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation language note Language Note Most is used to make the superlative form of some adjectives and adverbs. Most English superlatives are formed by adding -est to the end of a word. For example, fast + -est forms the superlative fastest. But many words would sound awkward if we added -est to the end of the word. So instead we put the word in front of it. We would say most famous, not famousest. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE mostly For the most part; mainly; chiefly. It has been mostly cloudy today. The dress is mostly blue with a little white trim. most ly (m ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mostly pronunciation udPronouce Mf191 udSndDir m\m13 motel udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm199 A kind of hotel that is built near a main road. Travelers can drive up to it easily and park their cars near their rooms. mo tel (m ) noun, plural motels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir motel pronunciation udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce An insect that looks like a butterfly. Unlike butterflies, moths have thick bodies and fly mostly at night. The larvae of some moths eat holes in wool and other fabrics. moth (m th) noun, plural moths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mothO pronunciation :PHYSSIZE mother udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm200 1. A female parent. 2. The source or origin of something. Necessity is the mother of invention. Noun. To produce or care for something as a mother does. Our cat mothered four kittens. We mothered the injured bird until it was well enough to fly. Verb. 1. That is a mother. We saw a mother hen and many chicks at the farm. 2. Relating to or characteristic of a mother. 3. Being related or attached to something as a mother is to her children. After three years in a foreign land they longed to return to their mother country. Adjective. moth er (mu r) noun, plural mothers; verb, mothered, mothering; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mother pronunciation mother-in-law udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mm201 The mother of one s husband or wife. moth er-in-law (mu r in l ) noun, plural mothers-in-law. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mother-in-law pronunciation r in l motherly Of, having to do with, or like a mother. The doctor treated the patients with motherly care. moth ly (mu ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir motherly pronunciation udPronouce Mm202 udSndDir m\m13 motion udSndDir m\m13 udPronouce Mf192 1. The act of changing place or position; movement. The steady motion of the boat made me feel sick. The police officer waved us on with a quick motion of the arm. 2. A formal suggestion made at a meeting. I made a motion to take a vote on the proposal. Noun. To move the hand or another part of the body as a sign of something. The teacher motioned for everyone to sit down. Verb. mo tion (m n) noun, plural motions; verb, motioned, motioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir motion pronunciation motionless Not moving; without motion. The deer stood motionless at the edge of the meadow. mo less (m n lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir motionless pronunciation n lis) udPronouce Mf193 udSndDir m\m13 motion picture A series of pictures on a film. They are projected onto a screen at such a high speed that it appears to the viewer that the people and things in the pictures are moving. This is also called a moving picture or movie. motion picture max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia moonlight The light that shines from the moon. moon light (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moonlight pronunciation udPronouce Mm189 udSndDir m\m12 To fasten or tie a boat in place. We moored the sailboat at the dock with a rope. moor (m r) verb, moored, mooring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir m\m12 udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce An open area of wild land with few trees. There are moors in England and Scotland that are often covered with heather and have wet, marsh-like ground. moor (m r) noun, plural moors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation moose udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mf185 A large, heavy animal related to the deer that lives in forests in cold northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. The male has enormous, broad antlers. moose (m s) noun, plural moose. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moose pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce 1. A cleaning device made of a bundle of yarn or cloth or a sponge attached to a long handle. 2. A thick, tangled mass, as of hair. Please comb that mop of hair. Noun. To clean or dry with a mop. I mopped the kitchen floor. Verb. mop (mop) noun, plural mops; verb, mopped, mopping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mop) moped udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mf186 A heavy bicycle with a small engine. mo ped (m ped) noun, plural mopeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moped pronunciation moral udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm190 1. Good and honest in behavior and character. A moral person would admit to breaking the window. 2. Having to do with what is right and wrong. Whether or not to report that your friend cheated is a moral question. Adjective. 1. A lesson about right and wrong that is taught in a story, event, or fable. The moral of the story was t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. 2. morals. The beliefs that a person has about what is right and what is wrong. Noun. mor al (m l) adjective; noun, plural morals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moral pronunciation morale The way a person or a group of people feel in general; attitude or spirit. The team s morale was low after they lost the game. mo rale (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir morale pronunciation udPronouce Mf187 udSndDir m\m12 enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce 1. Greater in number, amount, or degree. A gallon is more than a quart. 2. Additional; further. I need more charcoal for the fire. Adjective. 1. To a greater amount or degree. Be more careful. 2. In addition; again. I will only tell you once more. Adverb. An extra amount. Our dogs always want more to eat. Noun. more (m r) adjective; adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moreQ pronunciation language note Language Note More is used to make the comparative form of some adjectives and adverbs. Most English comparatives are formed by adding -er to the end of a word. For example, tall + -er forms the comparative taller. But many words would sound awkward if we added -er to the end of the word. So instead we put the word in front of it. We would say more familiar, not familiarer. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE moreover In addition to what has been said; not only that. It s dark and cold, and moreover it s raining. more ver (m r) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moreover pronunciation udPronouce Mf188 udSndDir m\m12 morning udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm191 The early part of the day. Morning ends at noon. Another word that sounds like this is mourning. morn ing (m ning) noun, plural mornings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir morning pronunciation ning) morning glory A white, pink, purple, or blue flower that is shaped like a trumpet and grows on a vine. The flower opens in early morning and then closes later in the day. morning glory :PHYSSIZE Morocco A country in northwestern Africa. Mo co (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Morocco pronunciation udPronouce Mm192 udSndDir m\m12 morsel udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mf189 A small bite of food or piece of something. The birds ate every morsel of bread we put out for them. mor sel (m l) noun, plural morsels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir morsel= pronunciation mortal udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm193 1. Certain to die. All things that live are mortal. 2. Causing death. The soldier was given a mortal wound by the enemy. 3. Very great; intense. I have a mortal fear of wasps. 4. Very hostile. Adjective. A person; human being. Noun. mor tal (m l) adjective; noun, plural mortals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mortal] pronunciation mortar A building material made of sand, water, and lime. Mortar is used like cement to hold bricks or stones together. mor tar (m r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mortar pronunciation udPronouce Mm194 udSndDir m\m12 monotone Speech or vocal sound uttered with no change in tone. The announcer s dull monotone made the program very boring. mon tone (mon ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monotone pronunciation udPronouce Mm183 udSndDir m\m12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion monotonous Tiring or not interesting because it does not change in any way. The announcer s monotonous voice never changes in tone. That job is monotonous because you have to do the same thing over and over. mo nous (m s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monotonous pronunciation udPronouce Mf179 udSndDir m\m12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion monsieur udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm184 The French title for a man. mon sieur (m ) noun, plural messieurs (mes rz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monsieur pronunciation monsoon udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mf180 A very strong wind that blows in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia. In the summer, it blows from the ocean toward the land and brings very heavy rains. In the winter, it blows from the land toward the ocean. mon soon (mon s ) noun, plural monsoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monsoon pronunciation (mon s monster udEmotion scared udSndDir m\m12 udSndEffect monster.wav udPronouce Mm185 1. An imaginary creature that is huge and frightening. In fairy tales, there is sometimes a dragon or other terrible monster. 2. A huge animal, plant, or thing. 3. A wicked, cruel person. 4. An animal or plant that is not normal in form or appearance. mon ster (mon r) noun, plural monsters.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monster pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow z :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared monstrous 1. Horrible or frightening. The dragon in the story was a monstrous creature. 2. Very, very large; enormous. The child thought the elephant at the zoo was a monstrous animal. 3. Very evil. Murder is a monstrous crime. mon strous (mon s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monstrous pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udPronouce Mm186 udSndDir m\m12 udEmotion scared Mont. An abbreviation for Montana. Mont. Montana enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm187 A state in the northwestern United States. Its capital is Helena. Mon a (mon tan ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Montana pronunciation (mon tan word history Word History Montana probably comes from a Spanish word meaning mountainous. The name was first given to a mining town in the mountains of Colorado and later to the territory east of Idaho. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE month udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mf181 One of the twelve parts of a year. month (munth) noun, plural months. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir month pronunciation (munth) monthly udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mf182 1. Done or happening once a month. Our camera club has monthly meetings. 2. Of or for a month. The monthly rainfall for April was 12 inches. Adjective. Once a month; every month. The bill from the grocery store arrives monthly. Adverb. A magazine that is published once a month. Noun. month ly (munth ) adjective; adverb; noun, plural monthlies.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monthly pronunciation (munth )yWor monument udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mf183 1. A building, statue, or other object that is made to honor a person or event. The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a monument to Abraham Lincoln. 2. An achievement of lasting importance. The discovery of a polio vaccine was a monument in medical research. mon ment (mon nt) noun, plural monuments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monument! pronunciation udSndDir m\m12 udSndEffect moo.wav udPronouce The sound that a cow makes. Noun. To make this sound. Verb. moo (m ) noun, plural moos; verb, mooed, mooing.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce The way that a person feels at a certain time. Our moods change; sometimes we are happy and other times we are sad. Learning to swim put me in a good mood. mood (m d) noun, plural moods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moodO pronunciation moody 1. Tending to change moods often. You can never predict the reactions of such a moody person. 2. Being in or showing a gloomy or sullen mood. Some people are moody because of rainy weather. mood ) adjective, moodier, moodiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moody pronunciation udPronouce Mf184 udSndDir m\m12 udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce 1. A heavenly body that revolves around the earth from west to east once every 291/2 days. The moon seems to shine because it reflects light from the sun. The moon is the earth s satellite. 2. A satellite of any planet. Mars has two moons. moon (m n) noun, plural moons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation moonbeam udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm188 A ray of light from the moon. moon beam (m ) noun, plural moonbeams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moonbeam pronunciation monastery udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mf173 A place where monks live and work together. mon y (mon ster ) noun, plural monasteries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monastery pronunciation ster Monday enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm175 The second day of the week. Mon day (mun or mun ) noun, plural Mondays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Monday pronunciation or mun word history Word History The Romans dedicated the second day of the week to the moon. This name was translated as an Old English word meaning s day, or Monday as it became in modern English.# WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE monetary Of, in, or having to do with money or currency. This vase has great monetary value. The dollar is the monetary unit of the United States. mon y (mon i ter ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monetary pronunciation i ter udPronouce Mm176 udSndDir m\m11 money udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm177 The coins and paper currency of a country. Money is used to buy goods and pay people for services. Nickels, dimes, and dollar bills are money. mon ey (mun ) noun, plural moneys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir money pronunciation Mongolia A country in central Asia. Mon a (mong g ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mongolia pronunciation (mong g udPronouce Mm178 udSndDir m\m11 mongoose udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mf174 A slender animal that has a pointed face, a long tail, and rough, shaggy fur. Mongooses live in Africa and Asia. They eat rats and mice and are very quick. mon goose (mong ) noun, plural mongooses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mongoosea pronunciation (mong :PHYSSIZE mongrel udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm179 An animal, especially a dog, or a plant that is a mixture of breeds. mon grel (mung l or mong l) noun, plural mongrels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mongrel pronunciation (mung l or mong monitor udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mf175 1. A student who is given a special duty to do. Some monitors help take attendance and others help keep order. 2. Any person who warns or keeps watch. The sailor s job was to be monitor of the radar screen. 3. The screen that a computer uses to display numbers, letters, and pictures. It is similar to a television screen. Noun. To watch over or observe something. Our teacher monitored the fire drill. Verb. mon tor (mon r) noun, plural monitors; verb, monitored, monitoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monitor pronunciation udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce A man who has joined a religious order, lives in a monastery, and is bound by religious vows. monk (mungk) noun, plural monks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mungk) monkey udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mf176 1. Any of a group of intelligent, furry animals with long tails and hands and feet that can grasp things. Most monkeys live in trees in tropical areas of the world. Monkeys are primates. 2. A playful or naughty child. Noun. To fool or play around in a mischievous way. The lifeguard asked us to quit monkeying around in the water. Don t monkey with the stove or you might get burned. Verb. mon key (mung ) noun, plural monkeys; verb, monkeyed, monkeying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monkey pronunciation (mung :PHYSSIZE monkey wrench A wrench with a jaw that can be adjusted to fit different sizes of nuts and bolts. monkey wrench monogram udEmotion mylist udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm180 A design made by combining two or more initials of a person s name. You see monograms on such things as clothing, towels, and stationery. mon gram (mon gram ) noun, plural monograms.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monogramq pronunciation gram buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist monologue udEmotion mylist udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mf177 1. A long dramatic or comic speech or performance given by one person. The audience wept during the actor s monologue in the second act of the play. 2. A long speech made by one person who is part of a group. mon logue (mon or mon ) noun, plural monologues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monologue pronunciation or mon max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist monopolize 1. To get or have a monopoly of. 2. To get, have, or use all of. Don t monopolize the teacher s attention. mo lize (m ) verb, monopolized, monopolizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monopolize pronunciation udPronouce Mf178 udSndDir m\m12 monopoly udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm181 1. The sole control of a product or service by a person or company. That bus company has a monopoly on public transportation in our town. 2. A person or company that has such control. mo ly (m ) noun, plural monopolies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monopoly pronunciation monorail udSndDir m\m12 udPronouce Mm182 1. A train or other vehicle that runs on or is suspended from a single rail. We took a ride on the new monorail. 2. A railroad track that has only one rail instead of two. Some modern trains run on monorails. mon rail (mon ) noun, plural monorails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monorail pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce A furry-looking covering of fungus that grows on food and damp surfaces. Noun. To become covered with mold. The bread molded because it wasn t refrigerated. Verb. mold (m ld) noun, plural molds; verb, molded, molding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation molding udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm167 A strip of wood, plaster, or other material that is used along the edges of walls, windows, or doorways for decoration. mold ing (m ding) noun, plural moldings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir molding pronunciation ding) udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce A small, often raised, brown spot on the skin. mole (m l) noun, plural moles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce A small animal with very soft, grayish fur that burrows holes underground. Moles have long claws and very small eyes. mole (m l) noun, plural moles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE molecule udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm168 The smallest particle into which a substance can be divided without being changed chemically. For example, a molecule of water has two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. mol cule (mol ) noun, plural molecules.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir molecule pronunciation mollusk udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mf171 Any of a group of animals without backbones that usually have a soft body protected by a hard shell. Mollusks often live in or near water. Clams, snails, and oysters are mollusks. mol lusk (mol sk) noun, plural mollusks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mollusk pronunciation To shed the hair, feathers, skin, or shell and grow a new covering. Birds and snakes molt. molt (m lt) verb, molted, molting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir m\m11 molten Melted by heat. Lava from a volcano is molten rock. mol ten (m n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir molten pronunciation udPronouce Mm169 udSndDir m\m11 udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mother. I call my mother Mom. mom (mom) noun, plural moms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mom) moment udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm170 1. A short period of time. I ll answer your question in just a moment. 2. A particular point in time. Please come home the moment I call you or your dinner will get cold. mo ment (m nt) noun, plural moments.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moment pronunciation momentary Lasting only a short time. There was a momentary lull in the storm and then it rained heavily again. mo n ter ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir momentary pronunciation n ter udPronouce Mm171 udSndDir m\m11 momentous Having great importance. The end of the war was a momentous event for all. mo tous (m s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir momentous pronunciation udPronouce Mm172 udSndDir m\m11 momentum udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mf172 The force or speed that an object has when it is moving. A rock gains momentum as it rolls down a hill. mo tum (m m) noun, plural momentums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir momentumY pronunciation An abbreviation for Monday. monarch udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm173 1. A king, queen, or other ruler of a state or country. 2. A large orange and black butterfly found in North America. mon arch (mon rk) noun, plural monarchs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monarch pronunciation :PHYSSIZE monarchy udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm174 1. Government by a king, queen, or other monarch. 2. A nation or state that is ruled by a monarch. mon chy (mon ) noun, plural monarchies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir monarchyG pronunciation udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce A way of doing something. Automobiles are a popular mode of transportation. mode (m d) noun, plural modes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce A style of dress, fashion, or behavior that is popular at a particular time. Hats with wide brims will be the mode next spring. mode (m d) noun, plural modes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation model udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mm159 1. A small-sized copy of something. I like to make car models from kits. 2. A person or thing that is a good example of something and is copied. The U.S. Constitution is used as a model by many new governments. 3. A person who poses for an artist or photographer. 4. A person whose job is to wear new clothes so that customers can see what they look like. Models may work in stores or in fashion shows, or be photographed for magazines. 5. A style or type of thing. That car is a very old model. Noun. 1. Worthy of being imitated. The children showed model behavior during their visit to the museum. 2. Serving as or being a small copy. We built the model airplane from a kit. Adjective. 1. To make or design something. The sculptor modeled a pony in clay. 2. To follow or copy someone or something. I hope to model my career after my favorite teacher s. 3. To work as a model. My cousin models for a local clothing store. Verb. mod el (mod l) noun, plural models; adjective; verb, modeled, modeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir model pronunciation moderate udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm160 Not too much or too little; not extreme. The price of this coat was moderate. We have had moderate temperatures this winter. Adjective. To become or make less extreme or violent. The heavy winds moderated during the night. Verb. mod ate (mod r it for adjective; for verb) adjective; verb, moderated, moderating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moderate pronunciation r it for adjective; mod for verb) modern 1. Having to do with the present time or recent time. Airplanes are a fairly modern means of transportation. Nuclear energy as a source of power is a modern development. 2. Having to do with the period from about the year 1400 to the present. Last year, we studied ancient history; now we are learning about modern history. 3. Up-to-date; not old-fashioned. The laboratory was filled with the most modern equipment available. mod ern (mod rn) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir modern pronunciation udPronouce Mm161 udSndDir m\m11 modernize To make or become modern or up-to-date. We modernized our kitchen by installing a new dishwasher and a microwave oven. mod ize (mod ) verb, modernized, modernizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir modernize pronunciation udPronouce Mf166 udSndDir m\m11 modest udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm162 1. Not thinking too highly of oneself. A modest person does not brag or show off. 2. Within reason; limited or restrained; not extreme. We spent only a modest amount of money on the trip. mod est (mod ist) adjective.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir modesty pronunciation modify 1. To change in some way. We modified our plan for the new kitchen and added a small dining area at one end. 2. To make less; reduce. The union leaders decided to modify their demands for better working conditions. 3. To limit the meaning of a word. In the sentence They live in a white house, the adjective white modifies the noun house. mod fy (mod ) verb, modified, modifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir modify pronunciation udPronouce Mm163 udSndDir m\m11 module udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mf167 A part of a spacecraft that has a special use and can be separated from the rest of the craft. A lunar module is the small craft in which astronauts landed on the moon. mod ule (moj l or mod l) noun, plural modules. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir module pronunciation l or mod Mohawk udEmotion mylist udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mm164 A member of a tribe of American Indians of New York. The Mohawk are part of the Iroquois confederation. Mo hawk (m k) noun, plural Mohawk or Mohawks.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mohawk[ pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist moist Slightly wet; damp. I wiped the shelves with a moist cloth. The air was moist and chilly this morning. moist (moist) adjective, moister, moistest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moist pronunciation (moist) udPronouce Mf168 udSndDir m\m11 moisten To make or become slightly wet. I moistened the soil around the plant. moist en (moi n) verb, moistened, moistening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moisten pronunciation udPronouce Mm165 udSndDir m\m11 moisture Water or other liquid in the air or on a surface; slight wetness. There was moisture on the window from the steam in the kitchen. mois ture (mois r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moisture pronunciation (mois udPronouce Mm166 udSndDir m\m11 molar enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce Mf169 Any one of the large teeth at the back of the mouth. Molars have broad surfaces for grinding food. mo lar (m r) noun, plural molars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir molar pronunciation molasses A sweet, thick, yellowish brown syrup that is made from sugarcane. mo ses (m iz) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir molasses pronunciation udPronouce Mf170 udSndDir m\m11 udSndDir m\m11 udPronouce A hollow form that is made in a special shape. A liquid or soft material is poured into a mold. When it hardens, it takes the shape of the mold. Noun. 1. To make into a special shape; form. We molded the clay with our hands. 2. To influence and give form to. Our parents help mold our habits. Verb. mold (m ld) noun, plural molds; verb, molded, molding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation mixture udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mm154 1. Something made up of different things that are put together. The color pink is a mixture of red and white. 2. The act or process of mixing. The mixture of oil, vinegar, and spices makes a salad dressing. mix ture (miks r) noun, plural mixtures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mixture pronunciation (miks mix-up udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mm155 An instance or condition of confusion. We missed the bus because of a mix-up in the schedule. mix-up (miks ) noun, plural mix-ups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mix-up) pronunciation (miks An abbreviation for milliliter. An abbreviation for millimeter. Postal abbreviation for Minnesota. An abbreviation for month. An abbreviation for Missouri. Postal abbreviation for Missouri. udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce A long, low sound. A moan usually shows that a person or animal feels pain or grief. The patient s moans were heard by everyone in the dentist s office. Noun. To make or say with a long, low sound. I moaned when I accidentally bumped my sore arm. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is mown. moan (m n) noun, plural moans; verb, moaned, moaning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moany pronunciation udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce A deep, wide ditch that surrounds a castle or town for protection against an enemy. Moats are usually filled with water. A drawbridge is lowered over the moat so that people can cross it. moat (m t) noun, plural moats.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moatm pronunciation udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce A large number of people; crowd. A mob is sometimes made up of people who are so angry or upset about something that they break the law and cause damage. An angry mob gathered in front of the jail to demand that the prisoner be set free. Noun. To crowd around in excitement or anger. Shoppers mobbed the store during the big sale. Verb. mob (mob) noun, plural mobs; verb, mobbed, mobbing.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mob) mobile udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mm156 Capable of moving or being moved. The crew set up mobile television cameras to tape the opening of the new theater. Adjective. A kind of sculpture with movable parts that are usually hung from rods or thin wires. These parts can be easily moved by currents of air. Noun. mo bile (m l or m l for adjective; m l for noun) adjective; noun, plural mobiles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mobile pronunciation l or m l for adjective; m l for noun) mobile home A large trailer that people can live in. mobile home moccasin enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mm157 A soft leather shoe or slipper with no heel. Moccasins were first worn by American Indians. moc sin (mok sin) noun, plural moccasins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir moccasin pronunciation sin) word history Word History The word moccasin comes from the American Indian word for this sort of leather shoe. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE 1. To make fun of in a mean way. Instead of helping, they laughed and mocked me when I fell off my bike. 2. To imitate or copy in a joking or rude way. That comedian mocks several famous politicians and actors. Verb. Not real; imitation. In history class we had a mock battle with cardboard shields and wooden swords. Adjective. mock (mok) verb, mocked, mocking; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mok) udPronouce udSndDir m\m10 mockingbird udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mm158 A bird that can imitate the calls of other birds. Mockingbirds live in North and Central America. Most of them have dark gray feathers with white markings. mock bird (mok ing b ) noun, plural mockingbirds.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mockingbird pronunciation ing b :PHYSSIZE mistletoe udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mf158 A plant that has small, yellowish green leaves and bunches of little white berries. Mistletoe is a parasite that grows on the branches of trees. Mistletoe is used as a Christmas decoration. mis toe (mis ) noun, plural mistletoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mistletoe pronunciation :PHYSSIZE mistook Past tense of mistake. I mistook your gloves for mine. Look up mistake for more information. mis took (mis t ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mistook pronunciation (mis t udPronouce Mf159 udSndDir m\m10 mistreat To be cruel, rough, or unkind to; treat badly. The child mistreated the cat by pulling its tail. mis treat (mis tr ) verb, mistreated, mistreating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mistreat pronunciation (mis tr udPronouce Mf160 udSndDir m\m10 max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor mistress udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mm150 A woman who is in charge or control of something. A woman who has a home is mistress of the household. mis tress (mis tris) noun, plural mistresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mistress+ pronunciation tris) mistrust A lack of trust or confidence; suspicion; doubt. I discussed my mistrust of the plan with the committee. Noun. To have no trust or confidence in; be suspicious of; doubt. I mistrust a lot of television commercials. Verb. mis trust (mis trust ) noun; verb, mistrusted, mistrusting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mistrust pronunciation (mis trust udPronouce Mf161 udSndDir m\m10 misty 1. Covered or clouded with mist. The harbor was misty with the morning fog. The sad child s eyes were misty with tears. 2. Not clear; vague. I have only a misty memory of what my grandparents looked like. mist y (mis ) adjective, mistier, mistiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misty pronunciation udPronouce Mm151 udSndDir m\m10 misunderstand To understand someone or something incorrectly. I misunderstood the instructions and wrote my answers in pencil instead of ink. mis stand (mis r stand ) verb, misunderstood, misunderstanding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misunderstand pronunciation r stand udPronouce Mm152 udSndDir m\m10 misunderstanding udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mf162 1. The failure to understand correctly. Misunderstanding sometimes leads to mistakes. 2. A disagreement between people. The two friends settled their misunderstanding by discussing it. mis stand ing (mis r stan ding) noun, plural misunderstandings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misunderstanding pronunciation r stan ding)m13 misunderstood Past tense of misunderstand. We misunderstood your directions and got lost. Look up misunderstand for more information. mis stood (mis ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misunderstood pronunciation udPronouce Mf163 udSndDir m\m10 misuse udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mf164 Wrong or incorrect use. The teacher warned us that misuse of laboratory equipment can be dangerous. Noun. 1. To use wrongly or incorrectly. My essay was criticized because I misused pronouns in several sentences. 2. To treat badly. We misused our new car by driving on rocky roads. Verb. mis use (mis for noun; mis for verb) noun, plural misuses; verb, misused, misusing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misuse pronunciation (mis for noun; mis for verb) udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce 1. A tiny animal that is similar to a spider. Most mites are parasites and live on animals. 2. A very small object or creature. The baby was a mite compared to the adults. 3. A small amount. Another word that sounds like this is might. mite (m t) noun, plural mites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce 1. A type of glove used in baseball. Mitts have padding to protect a person s hand when a ball is caught. 2. A glove that covers the palm of the hand but not the fingers. mitt (mit) noun, plural mitts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mittg pronunciation (mit) mitten udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mm153 A warm covering for the hand. A mitten covers four fingers together and the thumb separately. mit ten (mit n) noun, plural mittens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mitten pronunciation udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce 1. To put two or more different things together. We mixed yellow roses and white roses in the bouquet. 2. To blend, combine, or join. Oil and water will not mix. 3. To get along with other people. It was a great party because all the guests mixed well. Verb. Something that is made by mixing; mixture. We bought a pancake mix at the store. Noun. to mix up. 1. To confuse. I was so mixed up by your directions that I got lost. 2. To involve. The police suspect that the gang was mixed up in the robberies. mix (miks) verb, mixed, mixing; noun, plural mixes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to mix up. 1. To confuse. I was so mixed up by your directions that I got lost. 2. To involve. The police suspect that the gang was mixed up in the robberies. pronunciation (miks) mixed number A number made up of a whole number and a fraction. The number 4-7/8 is a mixed number. mixed number max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass mixer udSndDir m\m10 udSndEffect mixer.wav udPronouce Mf165 A machine for mixing different things together. A cement mixer mixes cement, water, and sand to make concrete. I used an electric mixer to mix the cake batter. mix er (mik r) noun, plural mixers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mixer pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE mispronounce To pronounce a word or sound in the wrong way. If you pronounce the in the word knife, you are mispronouncing it. mis nounce (mis nouns ) verb, mispronounced, mispronouncing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mispronounce pronunciation nouns udPronouce Mf150 udSndDir misread To read or understand incorrectly. We misread the sign on the highway and drove past the turn. mis read (mis r ) verb, misread (mis red ), misreading. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misread pronunciation (mis r udPronouce Mm146 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To fail to do something attempted or planned; fail to get, reach, hit, meet, find, or catch. The player swung the bat and missed the ball. We missed the bus. You missed your appointment with the dentist. The driver missed the exit on the highway and had to turn around. 2. To notice or feel the absence or loss of a person or thing. I missed my parents when they went away for vacation. I didn t miss my watch until I looked to see what time it was. 3. To get away from; escape. We just missed being hit by the falling rock. 4. To be without; lack. This coat is missing a button. Verb. A failure to hit or reach something. I shot five arrows at the target without a miss. Noun. miss (mis) verb, missed, missing; noun, plural misses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mis) udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce A title for a girl or for a woman who is not married. When is used with a person s name, it is written with a capital Our friend, Miss Lane, will be visiting this weekend. Yes, miss, may I help you? asked the clerk. miss (mis) noun, plural misses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mis) Miss. An abbreviation for Mississippi. Miss. missile udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mf151 1. Anything that is thrown or shot through the air. An arrow, a bullet, and a rock can be missiles. 2. A rocket that is used to launch a space capsule, satellite, or weapon. We all watched as the missile rose from the launching pad. mis sile (mis l) noun, plural missiles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir missile pronunciation missing 1. Lost; not to be found. I finally found the missing sock under the bed. 2. Not there; absent or lacking. This jigsaw puzzle has a missing piece. miss ing (mis ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir missing pronunciation udPronouce Mm147 udSndDir m\m10 max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass mission udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mf152 1. A group of people who are sent somewhere to do a special job. Four rangers formed a rescue mission to search for the lost child. 2. A special job or task. The astronauts went on a mission to the moon. 3. A church or other place where a group of missionaries work. mis sion (mish n) noun, plural missions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mission pronunciation (mish missionary udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mf153 A person who is sent by a religious group to spread the religion and promote good will in another country. My grandparents were missionaries in India. mis y (mish ) noun, plural missionaries.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir missionary} pronunciation (mish Mississippi 1. A state in the southern United States. Its capital is Jackson. 2. The longest river in the United States. It flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Mis pi (mis ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Mm148 Mississippi pronunciation word history Word History Mississippi comes from two American Indian words that mean big river, great water, father of the waters. The name was first used in the northern part of the country for what is now called the Mississippi River, but French explorers carried it down the Mississippi River. Congress gave the name to the area at the southern end of the river that became the state of Mississippi. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir m\m10 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing Missouri 1. A state in the central United States. Its capital is Jefferson City. 2. A large river in the United States. It flows from Montana to the Mississippi River. Mis ri (mi z or mi z ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Mf154 Missouri pronunciation (mi z or mi z word history Word History Missouri is an American Indian word that means people with the big canoes. It was the name of a tribe that lived near the mouth of the Missouri River when French explorers first went there. Later the name was used for the river near this tribe s home, and finally it was given to the state.) 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I misspelled until on the test because I spelled it with two l s at the end. mis spell (mis spel ) verb, misspelled or misspelt, misspelling.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misspello pronunciation (mis spel buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras A cloud of tiny drops of water or other liquid in the air; fog. Early this morning, there was a heavy mist over the lake. Noun. 1. To be or become covered with a mist. My glasses misted in the fog. 2. To rain in fine drops; drizzle. It misted in the morning, but by noon the sky was clear. Verb. mist (mist) noun; verb, misted, misting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mist)1 udPronouce udSndDir m\m10 mistake udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mf155 Something that is not correctly done, said, or thought; error. I made two spelling mistakes on the test. It was a mistake to mention the party, since it was supposed to be a surprise. Noun. To make an error about something. It is easy to mistake one twin for the other because they look exactly alike. Verb. mis take (mis t ) noun, plural mistakes; verb, mistook, mistaken, mistaking.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mistake pronunciation (mis t mistaken In error; wrong. We had a mistaken idea about what time the party was to begin. Adjective. Past participle of mistake. I ve mistaken your coat for mine because they re the same color. Look up mistake for more information. Verb. mis en (mis t n) adjective; verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mistaken pronunciation (mis t udPronouce Mf156 udSndDir m\m10 mister udSndDir m\m10 udPronouce Mf157 A title for a man. When mister is used with a man s name, it is written with a capital or more often abbreviated as Mr. Jackson lives next door to us. Excuse me, mister, can you direct me to the library? I asked. mis ter (mis r) noun, plural misters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mister pronunciation A prefix that means: 1. Bad; wrong. Misfortune means bad fortune. 2. In a bad or wrong way. Mispronounce means to pronounce in the wrong way. mis-butt misbehave To do something that is wrong; behave badly. The child misbehaved by writing on the wall. mis have (mis ) verb, misbehaved, misbehaving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misbehave pronunciation udPronouce Mf143 udSndDir miscellaneous Made up of different kinds of things. There was a miscellaneous collection of papers, toys, and clothes in the dresser drawer. mis ous (mis s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir miscellaneous pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce Mf144 udSndDir udEmotion mylist mischief An action or conduct that may seem playful but that causes harm or trouble. Our parents asked us not to get into any mischief while they were away. mis chief (mis chif) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mischief pronunciation chif)/ udPronouce Mm139 udSndDir mischievous udSndDir udPronouce Mf145 1. Full of mischief; playful but naughty. That mischievous child hid my slippers again. 2. Causing trouble; harmful. The candidate was hurt by the mischievous rumors being spread by opponents. mis vous (mis s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mischievous pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udEmotion giggle miscount udSndDir udPronouce Mm140 To count incorrectly. The votes in our school election were miscounted. Verb. An incorrect count. Because of a miscount of the tickets sold, extra seats had to be brought into the auditorium. Noun. mis count (mis kount for verb; mis kount for noun) verb, miscounted, miscounting; noun, plural miscounts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir miscountu pronunciation (mis kount for verb; mis kount for noun) miser udSndDir udPronouce Mm141 A person who prefers to live poorly and save money rather than spend it; a stingy person. mi ser (m r) noun, plural misers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir miser pronunciation miserable 1. Very unhappy; wretched. We all felt miserable about losing our dog. 2. Causing discomfort or unhappiness. I had a miserable cold. 3. Of little or no value; poor. They did such a miserable job of fixing the chair that it broke again. mis ble (miz l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir miserable pronunciation udPronouce Mm142 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor misery udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Mf146 Great unhappiness or suffering. The flood caused misery for many people. mis y (miz ) noun, plural miseries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misery; pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE misfortune udSndDir udPronouce Mm143 1. Bad luck. It was my misfortune to lose my new watch. 2. An unlucky event or happening. The pitcher s injury was a great misfortune for our baseball team. mis tune (mis f n) noun, plural misfortunes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misfortune pronunciation (mis f misgiving udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Mf147 A feeling of doubt, suspicion, or worry. We had misgivings about making the long trip with so little money. mis ing (mis giv ing) noun, plural misgivings.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misgiving pronunciation (mis giv max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor mislay udSndDir udPronouce Mf148 To put in a place that is later forgotten. I mislaid my skates and couldn t find them for a week. mis lay (mis l ) verb, mislaid, mislaying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mislay+ pronunciation (mis l mislead 1. To lead or guide in the wrong direction. Our map misled us so we never found the way to the beach. 2. To lead into a mistaken or wrong thought or action. The advertisement for this product misled us. mis lead (mis l ) verb, misled (mis led ), misleading. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mislead pronunciation (mis l udPronouce Mm144 udSndDir misleading Causing a mistake or wrong idea. The witnesses told the detective a misleading story because they did not want the police to know what really happened. mis ing (mis l ding) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misleading pronunciation (mis l ding) udPronouce Mm145 udSndDir misplace 1. To put something in a place and forget where it is; lose. I misplaced my key and had to get a new one. 2. To put in the wrong place. In the sentence If you go please, tell me first, the comma after please is misplaced. It should be after mis place (mis pl ) verb, misplaced, misplacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir misplace pronunciation (mis pl udPronouce Mf149 udSndDir Minn. An abbreviation for Minnesota. Minn. Minnesota A state in the north-central United States. Its capital is St. Paul. Min ta (min ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Mm135 Minnesota pronunciation word history Word History Minnesota was an Indian name for the Minnesota River. It means water the color of the sky cloudy water. Congress gave this name to the area that became the state of Minnesota.! WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing minnow udSndDir udPronouce Mf134 A very small, freshwater fish. min now (min ) noun, plural minnows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minnow pronunciation minor udSndDir udPronouce Mf135 Small in importance or size. The teacher read my report and found a few minor errors in spelling. Adjective. A person who is not old enough to vote or be legally responsible for his or her own affairs. Noun. mi nor (m r) adjective; noun, plural minors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minor pronunciation minority udSndDir udPronouce Mf136 1. The smaller part of a group or whole; less than half. Out of twenty students, a minority of only six voted for the new plan. 2. A group of people that is thought of as different from the larger group of which it is a part because of race, religion, politics, or nationality. mi ty (m or m ) noun, plural minorities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minoritya pronunciation or m udSndDir udPronouce 1. A plant that has fragrant leaves that are used as flavoring and in medicine. Peppermint and spearmint are kinds of mint. 2. A candy flavored with mint. mint (mint) noun, plural mints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mint) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place where metal is made into coins, usually under government authority. 2. A large amount of money. A fancy car like this must cost a mint. Noun. To make coins. The government minted new half dollars this year. Verb. mint (mint) noun, plural mints; verb, minted, minting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mint)ud minuend udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Mf137 The number from which another number is subtracted. In the equation 6 x 2 = 4, the minuend is 6. min end (min ) noun, plural minuends. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minuend pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist minus udSndDir udPronouce Mm136 1. Decreased by; less. Ten minus seven is three. 2. Lacking; without. The chair was minus a leg. Preposition. 1. Less than zero. It was minus four degrees this morning. 2. Lower than or less than. I got a grade of A minus on my paper. 3. Showing that something is to be or has been taken away. A minus sign means that the number following it is to be subtracted. Adjective. A sign ( ) that shows something is to be or has been subtracted. In the equation 6=3, the sign between 9 and 6 is a minus. Noun. mi nus (m s) preposition; adjective; noun, plural minuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minus pronunciation minute udSndDir udPronouce Mm137 1. A unit of time equal to sixty seconds. There are sixty minutes in an hour. 2. A moment in time; instant. I knew who you were the minute you walked into the room. 3. minutes. A written report of what was said and done at a meeting. min ute (min it) noun, plural minutes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minute pronunciation minute 1. Very small; tiny. A minute piece of dust blew into my eye. 2. Paying close attention to details; very careful and thorough. The detective made a minute examination of the desk for fingerprints. mi nute (m or m ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minute pronunciation or m udPronouce Mf138 udSndDir minuteman udSndDir udPronouce Mm138 A volunteer soldier who was not part of the regular army during the American Revolution, but was ready to fight at a minute s notice. min man (min it man ) noun, plural minutemen (min it men SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minuteman pronunciation it man miracle udSndDir udPronouce Mf139 1. Something amazing or wonderful that cannot be explained by the laws of nature. 2. An amazing or wonderful thing. It was a miracle that our team won the championship. mir cle (mir l) noun, plural miracles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir miracle pronunciation miraculous 1. Impossible to explain by the laws of nature. The child s recovery from the loss of hearing seemed miraculous. 2. Amazing; marvelous. The magician made a miraculous escape from a locked trunk. mi lous (mi rak s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir miraculous pronunciation (mi rak udPronouce Mf140 udSndDir mirage udSndDir udPronouce Mf141 An illusion in which an object that is seen at a distance is not really there. A common mirage is the appearance of a sheet of water that you see ahead of you on a highway on a hot day. A mirage is caused by light rays that are bent by layers of air at different temperatures. mi rage (mi r ) noun, plural mirages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mirage pronunciation (mi r mirror udSndDir udPronouce Mf142 1. A smooth, polished surface that shows the image of the person or thing in front of it by reflecting light. Most mirrors are made of glass with an aluminum or silver coating on the back. 2. Something that gives a true picture. This story is a mirror of life in colonial America. Noun. To reflect a picture or image. I can see myself mirrored in your sunglasses. Verb. mir ror (mir r) noun, plural mirrors; verb, mirrored, mirroring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mirror pronunciation mimeograph udSndDir udPronouce Mf128 A machine that makes copies of written pages using an ink process. Our teacher made copies of our test questions on the mimeograph. mim graph (mim graf ) noun, plural mimeographs.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mimeographq pronunciation graf mimic udSndDir udPronouce Mm130 To imitate, especially in order to make fun of. The comedian could mimic the voices and gestures of famous people. Verb. A person or thing that imitates. Noun. mim ic (mim ik) verb, mimicked, mimicking; noun, plural mimics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mimic pronunciation ik)or An abbreviation for minute. minaret udSndDir udPronouce Mf129 A tall, slender tower on top of a mosque. A person calls people to prayer from a balcony near the top of a minaret. min ret (min ) noun, plural minarets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minaret pronunciation :PHYSSIZE mince To chop into very small pieces. I minced onions and garlic to put in the spaghetti sauce. mince (mins) verb, minced, mincing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mince pronunciation (mins) udPronouce Mf130 udSndDir mincemeat A filling for pies. Mincemeat is a mixture of finely chopped apples, raisins, currants, sugar, spices, and sometimes meat. mince meat (mins ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mincemeat pronunciation (mins udPronouce Mm131 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of a person that thinks, knows, learns, remembers, understands, and feels. That student has a good mind and learns things quickly. Keep your mind on what you re doing. 2. A wish or opinion. I changed my mind about visiting when I heard you were sick. Noun. 1. To pay attention to or worry about. Mind your manners at the dinner table. 2. To take care of. A babysitter minded the children when their parents went out. 3. To not like something; object to. Do you mind going to the movies alone? Verb. never mind. To not worry or pay attention. Never mind about the dirty dishes; we can wash them later. to make up one s mind. To decide. After thinking for a while, I made up my mind to go to the movie. mind (m nd) noun, plural minds; verb, minded, minding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom never mind. To not worry or pay attention. Never mind about the dirty dishes; we can wash them later. to make up one s mind. To decide. After thinking for a while, I made up my mind to go to the movie. pronunciation The one or ones that belong to me. The bicycle that used to belong to my older cousin is now mine. mine (m n) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large area dug out in or under the ground. Coal, gold, diamonds, and other minerals are dug out of mines. 2. Any rich source or supply. The book was a mine of information about life under the sea. 3. A bomb that is put underground or underwater. Noun. 1. To take a mineral from the ground by digging. Workers mine coal in Pennsylvania. 2. To put bombs in. The navy divers mined the harbor during the war. Verb. mine (m n) noun, plural mines; verb, mined, mining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation mineral udSndDir udPronouce Mm132 A substance found in nature that is not an animal or a plant. Salt, coal, and gold are minerals. Noun. Containing minerals. Mineral water is water that has natural salts in it. Adjective. min al (min l) noun, plural minerals; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mineral pronunciation mingle 1. To put or come together; mix; join. This stream mingles with many others to form a river. 2. To move about freely; join; associate. We mingled with the other guests at the party. min gle (ming l) verb, mingled, mingling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mingle pronunciation (ming udPronouce Mf131 udSndDir miniature udSndDir udPronouce Mm133 Much smaller than the usual size. My parents made miniature furniture for my doll house. Adjective. A model or copy of something in a much smaller size. We bought a miniature of the Statue of Liberty as a souvenir of our trip to New York. Noun. min ture (min r or min r) adjective; noun, plural miniatures.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir miniature pronunciation r or min :PHYSSIZE a miniature village minimum udSndDir udPronouce Mf132 1. The smallest or least possible amount. I will need a minimum of two weeks to finish my report. 2. The lowest point or number reached. The temperature reached a minimum of 20 degrees today. Noun. Lowest; smallest. The minimum pay for the job was five dollars an hour. Adjective. min mum (min m) noun, plural minimums or minima (min ); adjective. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minimum pronunciation mining The act, process, or industry of digging for minerals in the ground. Gold, coal, and diamonds are produced by mining. min ing (m ning) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mining pronunciation ning) udPronouce Mf133 udSndDir minister udSndDir udPronouce Mm134 1. A person who is authorized to conduct religious services; member of the clergy; pastor. 2. A person who is in charge of a department of the government. 3. A person who represents his or her government in a foreign country. Noun. To take care of. Nurses minister to sick people. Verb. min ter (min r) noun, plural ministers; verb, ministered, ministering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir minister pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A slender animal of the weasel family with short legs and soft, thick fur. Minks live in woods near water. 2. The fur of this animal. mink (mingk) noun, plural mink or minks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mink] pronunciation (mingk) :PHYSSIZE migrate To move from one place to another. Many birds migrate to the south in the fall. mi grate (m t) verb, migrated, migrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir migrate pronunciation udPronouce Mf122 udSndDir migration udSndDir udPronouce Mm124 The act of moving from one place to another. During their migration, geese stop at a pond near our house. mi tion (m n) noun, plural migrations.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir migration pronunciation Gentle or calm; not harsh or sharp. A mild winter is not very cold and snowy. mild (m ld) adjective, milder, mildest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir mildew udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce Mf123 A kind of fungus that looks like white powder or fuzz. It grows on plants and materials such as cloth, leather, and paper when they are left damp. mil dew (mil ) noun, plural mildews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mildewq pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udSndDir udPronouce A measure of distance equal to 5,280 feet. mile (m l) noun, plural miles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation mileage 1. Distance traveled in miles. The mileage on our old car is about 150,000 miles. 2. The distance in miles that a vehicle can travel on a given amount of fuel. Small cars usually get better mileage than large ones. mile age (m lij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mileage pronunciation udPronouce Mm125 udSndDir milestone udSndDir udPronouce Mm126 1. A marker made of stone placed at the side of a road. It gives the distance in miles to some place or places. 2. An important event or development. The invention of the telephone was a milestone in the history of communications. mile stone (m ) noun, plural milestones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir milestone pronunciation military udSndDir udPronouce Mm127 1. Having to do with the armed forces, soldiers, or war. My cousin wants to follow a military career in the Marine Corps. 2. the military. The armed forces as a whole. The army, navy, and air force are branches of the military. mil y (mil i ter ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir military pronunciation i ter militia udSndDir udPronouce Mf124 A group of citizens who are trained to fight and help in emergencies. Each state in the United States has a militia called the National Guard. mi tia (mi lish ) noun, plural militias. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir militia pronunciation (mi lish 1. A white liquid food produced by glands in female mammals. The milk of all mammals is used to feed their babies. The milk of cows is used as food by people. 2. A white liquid like this that is made in plants. Coconuts are filled with milk that people use as food. Noun. To take milk from a cow or other animal. The farmer milked the cows early each evening and early each morning. Verb. milk (milk) noun; verb, milked, milking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (milk)y udPronouce udSndDir Milky Way A galaxy that includes billions of stars. Our sun, the earth, and the rest of the solar system are part of the Milky Way. On clear nights, the Milky Way appears as a cloudy white path stretching across the sky. Mil ky Way (mil SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Milky Way pronunciation udPronouce Mf126 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A building where there are machines to grind grain into flour or meal. 2. A machine that grinds grain or other seeds. 3. A building where there are machines to make raw materials into finished products. Steel mills make steel. Noun. 1. To grind. The machines milled the wheat into flour. 2. To move around in a confused way. The frightened sheep milled around in the pen. Verb. mill (mil) noun, plural mills; verb, milled, milling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mil) milli- A prefix that means one thousandth (1/1000) of. A milliliter is 1/1000 of a liter. milli- millimeter udSndDir udPronouce Mm128 A unit of length in the metric system. A millimeter is equal to one thousandth of a meter, or about .039 of an inch. mil ter (mil r) noun, plural millimeters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir millimetera pronunciation million udSndDir udPronouce Mf127 1. One thousand times one thousand; 1,000,000. 2. A very large number. It looks like there are a million stars in the sky tonight. mil lion (mil n) noun, plural millions; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir million pronunciation millionaire udSndDir udPronouce Mm129 A person who has money or property worth a million or more dollars. mil aire (mil ) noun, plural millionaires. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir millionaire pronunciation middle-aged In the time of life between youth and old age, between about forty and sixty-five years old. My grandparents are middle-aged. mid dle-aged (mid ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir middle-aged pronunciation udPronouce Mm118 udSndDir Middle Ages The period of European history from about A.D. 400 to 1450. Middle Ages middle class The class of people between the rich and the poor. middle class Middle East A region made up of Israel, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, Iran, and other countries. The Middle East consists of parts of northeastern Africa and southwestern Asia. Middle East Middle English The English language as it was spoken and written in the period between about 1100 and 1500. Middle English Middle West A region of the north-central United States. This area is also called the Midwest. Middle West midget udSndDir udPronouce Mf117 A very small person or thing. A person who is a midget is much smaller than, but has the same proportions as, a normal adult. midg et (mij it) noun, plural midgets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir midget9 pronunciation midland udSndDir udPronouce Mf118 The middle or interior part of a country or region. Kansas is in the midland of the United States. Noun. Of or located in the midland. Iowa is a midland state. Adjective. mid land (mid nd) noun, plural midlands; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir midland pronunciation midnight Twelve o clock at night; the middle of the night. mid night (mid ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir midnight pronunciation udPronouce Mf119 udSndDir midst 1. The middle; center. The child got lost in the midst of the crowd. The telephone call came in the midst of a very important meeting. 2. A position in the middle of a group of people or things. The soldiers were afraid that there was a spy in their midst. midst (midst) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir midst pronunciation (midst) udPronouce Mf120 udSndDir midway udSndDir udPronouce Mm119 In the middle; halfway. The sailors reached the midway point in their voyage. Their house is midway between my house and yours. Adjective, Adverb. A place for games, rides, and other amusements at a circus, carnival, or fair. Noun. mid way (mid ) adjective; adverb; noun, plural midways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir midway9 pronunciation Midwest A region of the north-central United States. This area is also called the Middle West. west (mid ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Midwest pronunciation udPronouce Mm120 udSndDir might An auxiliary verb that is used in the following ways: 1. To express the past tense of may. I asked the teacher if I might leave. 2. To say that something is possible. The story we heard might be true, but I m not sure. 3. To ask permission. Might I borrow your dictionary? 4. To offer a suggestion. You might try using a pencil so that you can erase your mistakes. Another word that sounds like this is mite. might (m t) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir might pronunciation udPronouce Mm121 udSndDir might Power or strength. The door made a loud bang because I slammed it with all my might. Another word that sounds like this is mite. might (m t) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir might pronunciation udPronouce Mf121 udSndDir mighty Great in power, size, or amount. The Pacific is a mighty ocean. might ) adjective, mightier, mightiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mighty pronunciation udPronouce Mm122 udSndDir migrant udSndDir udPronouce Mm123 A person or animal that migrates. These birds are migrants from South America. Noun. Migrating. Migrant workers go from farm to farm looking for work. Adjective. mi grant (m nt) noun, plural migrants; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir migrant pronunciation nt)t)* An abbreviation for mile. Postal abbreviation for Michigan. udSndDir udPronouce Plural of mouse. Look up mouse for more information. mice (m s) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Mich. An abbreviation for Michigan. Mich. Michigan A state in the north-central United States. Its capital is Lansing. Mich gan (mish n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Mf111 Michigan pronunciation (mish word history Word History Michigan is the way French explorers wrote an Indian name for Lake Michigan that meant big water. The state was named for Lake Michigan. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing microbe udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Mf112 A very tiny living thing; a microorganism. Some microbes cause disease. mi crobe (m b) noun, plural microbes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir microbe pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist microchip udSndDir udPronouce Mf113 A small, thin slice of special material that usually contains a large number of tiny electronic parts. mi chip (m chip ) noun, plural microchips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir microchip pronunciation chip :PHYSSIZE an enlarged view of a microchip microcomputer udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce Mm114 A small computer that is usually designed to be used by one person at a time. Although they are small, microcomputers are powerful enough to perform many tasks. A microcomputer is also called a personal computer. mi er (m r) noun, plural microcomputers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir microcomputer pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia microorganism udSndDir udPronouce Mf114 A living thing that is too small to be seen with the naked eye. Bacteria are microorganisms. mi ism (m m) noun, plural microorganisms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir microorganism pronunciation microphone udSndDir udPronouce Mm115 A device that is used to transmit sound or to make it louder. A microphone changes sound waves into electrical signals. Speak into the microphone and your voice will be recorded on the tape. mi phone (m ) noun, plural microphones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir microphone pronunciation microscope udSndDir udPronouce Mf115 A device that is used to look at things that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. It has one or more lenses that produce an enlarged image of anything seen through it. The biologist studied the leaf under a microscope. mi scope (m ) noun, plural microscopes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir microscope pronunciation )dDir microwave udSndDir udPronouce Mm116 1. A type of radio wave that can pass through solid objects and other materials, such as fog, that would block light waves. Microwaves are used to transmit messages over long distances and to cook food in microwave ovens. 2. A short form of the term microwave oven. Look up microwave oven for more information. mi wave (m ) noun, plural microwaves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir microwave pronunciation microwave oven An oven that cooks or heats food very quickly by means of microwaves instead of the heat from electricity or burning gas. This is also called a microwave. microwave oven SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udsnddir udsndeffect microwav.wav Being at or near the middle. My older cousin was born in the mid 1960s. mid (mid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mid) udPronouce udSndDir midday The middle of the day; noon. We ate our lunch at midday. mid day (mid ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir midday pronunciation udPronouce Mm117 udSndDir middle udSndDir udPronouce Mf116 Halfway between two things, sides, times, or the like. We sat in the middle row of the class. Adjective. Something that is halfway between two things, sides, times, or the like. There is a white line down the middle of the road. Noun. mid dle (mid l) adjective; noun, plural middles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir middle pronunciation meteorite udSndDir udPronouce Mm109 A meteor that has fallen to earth. me ite (m ) noun, plural meteorites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meteorite pronunciation meteorologist udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Mf102 A person who studies meteorology or who knows a great deal about meteorology. The meteorologist on television predicted that it would snow. me gist (m jist) noun, plural meteorologists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meteorologist pronunciation jist)[ buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass meteorology The science that studies the earth s atmosphere and the changes that take place within it. One important branch of meteorology is the study of the weather. me gy (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meteorology pronunciation udPronouce Mm110 udSndDir meter udSndDir udPronouce Mf103 The basic unit of length in the metric system. A meter is equal to 39.37 inches, or slightly more than 3 feet. me ter (m r) noun, plural meters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meter pronunciation meter udSndDir udPronouce Mf104 1. The regular pattern of rhythm that accented and unaccented syllables give to a line of poetry. 2. The basic pattern of rhythm that accented notes or beats give to a piece of music. me ter (m r) noun, plural meters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meter pronunciation r)SndD meter udSndDir udPronouce Mf105 A device that measures or records. Meters are used to show how much electricity, water, or gas is used in a house or building or how fast a car is moving. me ter (m r) noun, plural meters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meter pronunciation r)sayW methane A gas with no color or odor. Methane burns easily. The gas that we use for heating or cooking is mostly methane. meth ane (meth n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir methane pronunciation (meth udPronouce Mf106 udSndDir method udSndDir udPronouce Mf107 1. A way of doing something. Speaking on the telephone is a method of communicating with another person. 2. Order or system. I could not find the book I wanted because the books had been put on the shelves without method. meth od (meth d) noun, plural methods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir method pronunciation (meth metric Of or having to do with the metric system. The gram is a metric measurement. met ric (met rik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metric pronunciation udPronouce Mf108 udSndDir metric system A system of measurement based on counting by tens. In the metric system, the meter is the basic unit of length, the gram is the basic unit of weight, and the liter is the basic unit of capacity. metric system metronome udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Mm111 A device with a pendulum that can be adjusted to swing back and forth at different speeds. Musicians use a metronome to help them keep time when they practice playing music. met nome (met ) noun, plural metronomes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metronome pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist metropolis udSndDir udPronouce Mf109 A large and important city. me lis (m trop lis) noun, plural metropolises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metropolis pronunciation trop lis) metropolitan Belonging to or having to do with a metropolis. There were more than 5,000 officers on the metropolitan police force. met tan (met n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metropolitan pronunciation udPronouce Mm112 udSndDir Mexican udSndDir udPronouce Mf110 A person who was born in Mexico or is a citizen of Mexico. Noun. Of or having to do with Mexico or its people. Adjective. Mex can (mek n) noun, plural Mexicans; adjective._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mexican pronunciation n)on" Mexico A country in North America, south of the United States. Mex co (mek ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mexico pronunciation udPronouce Mm113 udSndDir An abbreviation for milligram. merry-go-round udSndDir udPronouce A round platform that has wooden animals and seats on which people ride while the platform turns. mer ry-go-round (mer round ) noun, plural merry-go-rounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir merry-go-roundM pronunciation round :PHYSSIZE merrymaking The act of being merry and having fun; gaiety. mer ing (mer king) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir merrymaking pronunciation king) udPronouce Mm104 udSndDir max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh udEmotion laugh enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A hill or mountain with a flat top and steep sides; a high plateau. me sa (m ) noun, plural mesas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History Mesa comes from a Spanish word which means table. The Spanish called a raised area of land a mesa because it resembled a large rock table. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A net made of threads or wires woven together with openings between them. The screen on a window is a mesh. Noun. To fit together. The teeth on a zipper mesh very closely. Verb. mesh (mesh) noun, plural meshes; verb, meshed, meshing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mesh) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A dirty or disorderly condition; untidy group of things. Please clean up the mess in your room. 2. An unpleasant, difficult, or confusing state. Problems with our car made a mess of our vacation. 3. A group of people, such as soldiers or campers, who eat their meals together. 4. A meal eaten by a group, such as soldiers or campers. Noun. 1. To make dirty or disorderly. Our dirty boots messed the clean kitchen floor. 2. To spoil or confuse. The rain messed up our plans for a picnic. Verb. mess (mes) noun, plural messes; verb, messed, messing.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir messu pronunciation (mes) message udSndDir udPronouce 1. Words or information sent from one person or group to another. I left a message for them to call me when they got home. 2. An official speech or other communication. The president s message to the nation was broadcast on television. mes sage (mes ij) noun, plural messages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir message pronunciation messenger udSndDir udPronouce A person who delivers messages or runs errands. A messenger brought the telegram to our house. mes ger (mes r) noun, plural messengers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir messenger pronunciation messy 1. In a sloppy or dirty condition; not tidy. Our attic is messy. 2. Unpleasant or difficult. Cleaning the oven is a messy job. mes sy (mes ) adjective, messier, messiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir messy pronunciation udPronouce Mm105 udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion disguste Past tense and past participle of meet. They met in front of the school. Look up meet for more information. met (met) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (met) udPronouce udSndDir metabolism udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce All of the chemical and biological changes that take place in a living thing. Metabolism is the means by which our bodies make use of the food we eat. me lism (m m) noun, plural metabolisms.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metabolism pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist metal udSndDir udPronouce Mm106 A substance that usually has a shiny surface, can be melted, and can conduct heat and electricity. Iron, silver, copper, lead, brass, and bronze are metals. met al (met l) noun, plural metals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metal pronunciation metallic Of or containing a metal. The box was made of a metallic substance. There are gold metallic threads in the material. me lic (m ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metallic pronunciation udPronouce Mm107 udSndDir metamorphic udSndDir udPronouce Mm108 1. Of or having to do with metamorphosis. A caterpillar goes through metamorphic changes to become a butterfly. 2. Produced beneath the surface of the earth by processes that change the texture, structure, and mineral makeup of rocks. Marble is a metamorphic rock that began as limestone. met phic (met fik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metamorphic pronunciation metamorphosis udSndDir udPronouce 1. The series of changes in shape and function that certain animals go through as they develop from an egg to an adult. Caterpillars become butterflies and tadpoles become frogs through the process of metamorphosis. 2. A complete change in form or appearance. met sis (met sis) noun, plural metamorphoses (met SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metamorphosis pronunciation (met sis)s :PHYSSIZE larva changing to pupa pupaging to pupa butterfly metaphor enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Mf100 A statement in which one thing is compared to another to suggest a similarity. Metaphors are often used in writing, especially poetry. You are the sunshine of my life is an example of a metaphor. met phor (met ) noun, plural metaphors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir metaphor9 pronunciation word history Word History The word metaphor comes from the Greek word meaning to carry over transfer. In a metaphor, the meaning of one word is carried over to another to make a comparison. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE meteor udSndDir udPronouce Mf101 A mass of metal or stone that comes into the earth s atmosphere from space. As it passes through the atmosphere at high speed, it becomes very hot and burns with a bright light as it falls to the earth. This is also called a shooting star. me or (m r) noun, plural meteors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meteor pronunciation mental 1. Done by or having to do with the mind. Learning to speak is one stage of a child s mental development. 2. Having to do with or affected by a disease of the mind. The hospital treated many mental patients. men tal (men l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mental pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir mention To speak about or refer to. I mentioned your party in the letter I wrote to my friend. Verb. A short remark or statement. There was no mention of the parade in this morning s newspaper. Noun. men tion (men n) verb, mentioned, mentioning; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mention pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A list of the food that is available in a restaurant or other eating place. We wanted to order fried chicken but it wasn t on the menu. 2. A list of operations to choose from on a computer screen. men u (men ) noun, plural menus. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect meow.wav udPronouce The sound that a cat or kitten makes. Noun. To make this sound. The cat meowed because it was hungry. Verb. me ow (m ) noun, plural meows; verb, meowed, meowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE merchandise udSndDir udPronouce Things that are for sale; goods. The hardware store sells tools, paint, and other merchandise. mer dise (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir merchandise pronunciation or m merchant udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person whose business is buying goods and selling them for profit. My grandparents were clothing merchants. 2. A person who owns or runs a store. All the merchants in town decorated their store windows during the holiday season. mer chant (m nt) noun, plural merchants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir merchant pronunciation merchant marine 1. The ships of a nation that are used to carry cargo and passengers. 2. The officers and crews of these ships. merchant marine mercury A heavy, silver-colored metal. Mercury is a liquid at normal temperatures. It is used in thermometers and barometers. Mercury is a chemical element. mer ry (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mercury pronunciation udPronouce Mm100 udSndDir Mercury The second smallest planet in our solar system. It is the closest planet to the sun. Mer ry (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mercury pronunciation udPronouce Mm101 udSndDir mercy udSndDir udPronouce 1. Kindness or forgiveness that is more than what is expected or deserved. The ruler showed no mercy to the rebels. 2. Something to be thankful for; blessing. Your help on the project was a real mercy. at the mercy of. Under the control of; subject to. The troops were at the mercy of the enemy. mer cy (m ) noun, plural mercies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mercy idiom at the mercy of. Under the control of; subject to. The troops were at the mercy of the enemy. pronunciation Nothing more than; only. The mere thought of having to do all that work made me feel tired. mere (m r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir merge To join and become one; come together. The two paths merged at the foot of the hill. merge (m rj) verb, merged, merging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir merge pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir meridian enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Mm102 1. An imaginary line on the earth s surface. It passes through the North and South poles. Meridians are shown on maps and globes and are used in navigation. 2. The highest point that the sun or a star reaches in the sky. The sun s meridian is reached at about noon. me an (m n) noun, plural meridians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meridian pronunciation word history Word History The word meridian comes from two Latin words meaning middle and At the middle of the day, the sun is highest in the sky and directly south. From this come both the meanings highest point in the sky and the imaginary line from north to south. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE merit udSndDir udPronouce Mm103 1. Goodness, worth, or value. Your idea has great merit. 2. merits. The actual facts of a matter. A fair judge will always decide a case on its merits. Noun. To deserve; be worthy of. The book report you wrote merits a very good grade. Verb. mer it (mer it) noun, plural merits; verb, merited, meriting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir merit pronunciation mermaid udSndDir udPronouce An imaginary creature believed to live in the sea. A mermaid is supposed to have the head and body of a woman and the tail of a fish. mer maid (m ) noun, plural mermaids.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mermaid pronunciation )sMax merry Cheerful and jolly; full of fun. During the holidays we sang merry songs. mer ry (mer ) adjective, merrier, merriest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir merry pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion laugh melon udSndDir udPronouce A large, juicy fruit that grows on a vine. Melons have a sweet, soft pulp that can be eaten. Cantaloupes and watermelons are types of melons. mel on (mel n) noun, plural melons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir melon pronunciation :PHYSSIZE 1. To change from a solid to a liquid by heating. The warm sun melted the ice on the pond. 2. To slowly become a liquid; dissolve. The lump of sugar melted in the tea. 3. To disappear or fade away gradually. The clouds melted away. 4. To become gentle or understanding; soften. My heart melted when the child began to cry. melt (melt) verb, melted, melting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (melt)? udPronouce udSndDir member udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person, animal, or thing that belongs to a group. The members of the club elected a new president. The lion is a member of the cat family. 2. A limb of a person or an animal. A leg or arm is a member. mem ber (mem r) noun, plural members. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir member pronunciation membership udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition of being a member. You must pay your dues every year to keep your membership in the club. 2. All of the members of a group. The union membership voted to strike. 3. The number of members in a group. Membership in the society has been growing each year. mem ship (mem r ship ) noun, plural memberships. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir membership= pronunciation r ship membrane udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A thin, flexible layer of skin or tissue. Membranes line parts of the body. mem brane (mem n) noun, plural membranes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir membrane= pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist memento udSndDir udPronouce Something that is kept or given as a reminder of someone or some place or event. This rock collection is a memento of my trip to the West. me to (m ) noun, plural mementos or mementoes.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir memento pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A short note. The principal sent a memo about holidays to all the teachers at the school. mem o (mem ) noun, plural memos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation memorable Not to be forgotten; worth remembering; notable. Our trip to Europe was memorable. mem ble (mem l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir memorable pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir memorial enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce Something that is a reminder of a person or event. Monuments and statues often serve as memorials. The town built a memorial to honor soldiers who had died in the war. Noun. Serving as a reminder. The memorial parade was held every year on the anniversary of the founding of the city. Adjective. me al (m l) noun, plural memorials; adjective.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir memorial pronunciation The Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. :PHYSSIZE Memorial Day A holiday in the United States honoring Americans who have died while fighting in wars. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Memorial Day buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud memorize To learn by heart; fix in the memory. I memorized the words of the poem by repeating them over and over. mem rize (mem ) verb, memorized, memorizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir memorize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir memory udSndDir udPronouce 1. The ability to remember things. In studying history it is helpful to have a good memory for facts and dates. 2. A person or thing that is remembered. The trip to Canada was one of their happiest memories. The statue was built to honor the memory of George Washington. 3. All that a person can remember. The student recited the poem from memory. 4. The length of time in the past that is remembered. It was the worst snowstorm in our memory. 5. The part of a computer that very quickly stores information that can be retrieved very quickly. RAM and ROM are different kinds of memory. mem ry (mem ) noun, plural memories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir memory pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Plural of man. Look up man for more information. men (men) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (men) menace udEmotion frustrat udSndDir udPronouce A person or thing that is a danger or a threat. Careless drivers are a menace to everyone else on the road. Noun. To threaten something; put in danger. The sudden storm menaced the small ship. Verb. men ace (men is) noun, plural menaces; verb, menaced, menacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir menace# pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udSndDir udPronouce 1. To put in good condition again; fix or repair. I used glue to mend the broken cup. 2. To heal; improve. The doctor said that my sprained ankle is mending nicely. Verb. A mended place. You could see the mend where the hole in the sock had been sewed up. Noun. on the mend. Getting better; improving. I was sick for a week, but now I m on the mend. mend (mend) verb, mended, mending; noun, plural mends. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom on the mend. Getting better; improving. I was sick for a week, but now I m on the mend. pronunciation (mend) -ment A suffix that means: 1. The act of. Development means the act of developing. 2. The state of being. Amazement means the state of being amazed. 3. The result or product of. Improvement means the result of improving. -ment medic udSndDir udPronouce 1. An informal word for a medical doctor. Our family medic fixed my broken arm. 2. An intern. The young medic listened carefully as the chief surgeon explained the operation. 3. Someone who is trained to give first aid or medical assistance in an emergency or on a battlefield. As soon as the ambulance arrived, the medics began to help the accident victim. med ic (med ik) noun, plural medics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir medic pronunciation medical Having to do with doctors and medicine. Doctors are trained in medical schools. My neighbor went to the hospital for medical treatment. med cal (med l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir medical pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir medicine udSndDir udPronouce 1. A drug or other substance used to prevent or cure disease or to relieve pain. I took the cough medicine every three hours. 2. The science or practice of detecting, treating, or preventing disease or injury. Some of the students in the Biology Club plan to have a career in medicine. med cine (med sin) noun, plural medicines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir medicine pronunciation sin) medicine man A person in certain North American Indian tribes who was called upon to cure sickness and was believed to have magic powers. medicine man medieval Having to do with or belonging in the Middle Ages. me val (m l or mid l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir medieval pronunciation l or mid udPronouce udSndDir meditate To think seriously, carefully, and quietly; reflect. I looked for a peaceful spot to meditate for a while. med tate (med ) verb, meditated, meditating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meditate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Mediterranean A large sea between southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. Med an (med n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mediterranean pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir medium udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that is in the middle. I try to find a happy medium between working too hard and not doing anything. 2. A substance or means through which something acts or is done. The newspaper is a medium of communication. The air is a medium for sound waves. 3. The substance or conditions in which something lives. The ideal medium for growing potatoes is moist, sandy, soil. Noun. Having a middle position in size, amount, quality, or degree. Although my parents are both short, I am of medium height. Adjective. me um (m m) noun, plural media or mediums; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir medium pronunciation medley udSndDir udPronouce 1. A mixture of things that usually don t belong together; jumble. The dinner was a medley of Chinese, Italian, and Mexican dishes that tasted awful when they were combined on one plate. 2. A series of musical compositions or parts of musical compositions combined into a single piece of music. The orchestra played a medley of songs from popular movies. med ley (med ) noun, plural medleys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir medleyY pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To come to a place where one is facing someone or something coming from another direction. While walking downtown, they met a friend they hadn t seen in months. 2. To be introduced to. I hope to meet your parents some day soon. 3. To keep an appointment with. We ll meet you outside of school at three o clock. 4. To be equal to; satisfy. These supplies should meet your needs. 5. To come into contact with; join. The Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico in southern Louisiana. 6. To come together; assemble. The school board will meet again next Thursday. Verb. A meeting or contest. Our school won first prize in the swimming meet. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is meat. to meet with. 1. To receive. My suggestion met with everyone s approval. 2. To experience; undergo. The explorers met with danger in the jungle. meet (m t) verb, met, meeting; noun, plural meets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to meet with. 1. To receive. My suggestion met with everyone s approval. 2. To experience; undergo. The explorers met with danger in the jungle. pronunciation meeting udSndDir udPronouce 1. A gathering of people. All the members of the club came to the meeting. 2. The act of coming together. We had a chance meeting with some old friends. 3. The place where things meet. The town was located at the meeting of two rivers. Noun. meet ing (m ting) noun, plural meetings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meeting pronunciation ting) megaphone udSndDir udPronouce A device used to make the voice sound louder so that it can be heard far away. It is usually shaped like a cone. meg phone (meg ) noun, plural megaphones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir megaphone pronunciation melancholy 1. Low in spirits; sad; gloomy. I was in a melancholy mood because I didn t want the party to end. 2. Causing low spirits or sadness. I don t want to listen to such melancholy music. Adjective. Low spirits; a mood of sadness. Melancholy filled the town when the mayor died. Noun. mel y (mel n kol ) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir melancholy pronunciation n kol buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mellow 1. Soft, sweet, and juicy from being ripe. Those peaches are mellow and ready to eat. 2. Full, soft, and rich; not harsh. As this cheese ages, it becomes more mellow. The room echoed with the mellow sound of the violin. 3. Made wise and understanding by age. You used to get angry easily, but now you are more mellow. mel low (mel ) adjective, mellower, mellowest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mellow pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta melodious Making agreeable sounds; pleasant to hear. The melodious voice of the teacher captured the attention of the children. me ous (m s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir melodious pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir melody udSndDir udSndEffect melody.wav udPronouce A series of musical notes that make up a tune. That song has a pleasing melody. mel dy (mel ) noun, plural melodies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir melodyM pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE meaning udSndDir udPronouce An idea or sense that is meant or intended. Do you understand the meaning of that poem? The word has many meanings. mean ing (m ning) noun, plural meanings.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meaning pronunciation ning) meant udSndDir udPronouce Past tense and past participle of mean I meant to bring my umbrella with me, but I forgot. Look up mean for more information. meant (ment) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meant pronunciation (ment) meantime udSndDir udPronouce The time between. I ll be gone for an hour; in the meantime, please answer the telephone if it rings. mean time (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meantimeA pronunciation meanwhile 1. In or during the time between. The train doesn t leave for an hour; meanwhile, I m going to read a book. 2. At the same time. My cousin washed the car; meanwhile, I mowed the lawn. mean while (m or m ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meanwhile pronunciation or m udPronouce udSndDir measles A disease that causes a rash of small red spots, a fever, and the symptoms of a bad cold. It is caused by a virus. The word measles is used with a singular or plural verb. mea sles (m lz) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir measles pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor measure udSndDir udPronouce 1. To find or show the size, weight, or amount of something. The doctor measured me and found that I had grown two inches in a year. We measured the room before buying a new rug for it. The thermometer measured the temperature in the house. 2. To have as a measurement. The painting measured three feet long and two feet high. 3. To mark off or set apart by measuring. I measured out two cups of flour for the cake. Verb. 1. The size, weight, or amount of something. Without a ruler, I could only guess at the measure of the piece of wood. 2. A unit, standard, or system of measurement. Inches and meters are measures of length. Grades are not always a true measure of a student s intelligence. 3. An instrument, container, or other device used for measuring. The cook used a cup measure to add milk to the pancake batter. 4. An amount, degree, or portion that can be measured. Our success was due in large measure to your help. 5. Something that is done to make something else happen. The police took harsh measures to stop crime in the town. 6. A bill or law. The Senate and the House of Representatives have passed the measure. 7. A bar of music. Noun. meas ure (mezh r) verb, measured, measuring; noun, plural measures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir measure pronunciation (mezh measurement udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of measuring. Rulers and scales are used for measurement. 2. Something found or shown by measuring; the size, height, or amount of something. The carpenter used a ruler to get the measurements of the shelf. 3. A system of measuring. Metric measurement is used in most countries of the world. meas ment (mezh nt) noun, plural measurements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir measurement pronunciation (mezh udSndDir udPronouce 1. The parts of an animal used as food. The flesh of a cow, pig, or lamb is meat. 2. The part of a fruit or nut that can be eaten. The solid, white part of a coconut is called the meat. 3. The most important part of something. The story of the author s childhood was the meat of the book. Another word that sounds like this is meet. meat (m t) noun, plural meats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meatk pronunciation meatball udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A small ball made from ground meat and other ingredients and then cooked. meat ball (m ) noun, plural meatballs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meatball= pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia mechanic udSndDir udPronouce A person who is skilled in repairing and operating machines. A mechanic fixed our car when it wouldn t start. me ic (mi kan ik) noun, plural mechanics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mechanicA pronunciation (mi kan mechanical udSndDir udPronouce 1. Using or having to do with machines or machinery. The mechanical toy was run by a small motor. 2. Like or suitable for a machine; lacking feeling. A mechanical task like folding clothes can be more pleasant if you do it with someone else. me cal (mi kan l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mechanical pronunciation (mi kan mechanism udSndDir udPronouce The working parts of a machine; a mechanical device. The jeweler said that the only thing wrong with the mechanism of my watch was a broken spring. mech nism (mek m) noun, plural mechanisms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mechanism pronunciation medal udSndDir udPronouce A flat piece of metal that is often similar in shape to a coin and attached to a ribbon. Medals are sometimes given as a reward for bravery or achievement. Another word that sounds like this is meddle. med al (med l) noun, plural medals.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir medal pronunciation :PHYSSIZE meddle To take part in another person s business without being asked or wanted; interfere. It is often wise not to meddle in other people s affairs. Another word that sounds like this is medal. med dle (med l) verb, meddled, meddling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meddle pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir media udSndDir udPronouce 1. Plural of medium. Look up medium for more information. 2. the media. Sources of news and information, such as newspapers, television, and magazines. The president s trip abroad was reported on television and in other news media. me ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir media pronunciation median udSndDir udPronouce The middle number in a series of numbers arranged in order from smallest to largest. If the series has an even number of elements, the median equals the average of the two middle numbers. me an (m n) noun, plural medians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir median pronunciation udEmotion frustrat udSndDir udPronouce A confusing series of paths or passageways through which people may have a hard time finding their way. I got lost in the maze of hallways in my new school. Another word that sounds like this is maize. maze (m z) noun, plural mazes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat Postal abbreviation for Manitoba. An abbreviation for Maryland. Postal abbreviation for Maryland. An abbreviation meaning doctor of medicine. The person who is speaking or writing. The bus takes me to school. My cousin sent me a birthday card. Send your answer to me as soon as you get this letter. me (m ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for Maine. Postal abbreviation for Maine. meadow udSndDir udPronouce A field of grassy land. It is often used for growing hay or as a pasture for animals. mead ow (med ) noun, plural meadows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meadow pronunciation meadowlark udSndDir udPronouce A songbird that has a yellow breast with a black bar across it. It has a pointed bill and a short tail. Meadowlarks live in North America, Central America, and South America. mead lark (med ) noun, plural meadowlarks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meadowlark} pronunciation :PHYSSIZE meager Very little; hardly enough. The sick child ate a meager meal of tea and toast. mea ger (m r) adjective. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir meager udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The food served or eaten at one time. Breakfast is the first meal of the day. meal (m l) noun, plural meals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Grain or other food that has been ground. I mixed corn meal into the batter. meal (m l) noun, plural meals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To have in mind; want to do or say. I do not know what you mean by that remark. 2. To have as a purpose; intend. I didn t mean to hurt your feelings. 3. To be defined as; have a particular sense. To start means to begin. mean (m n) verb, meant, meaning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Cruel; not kind; not nice. It was mean to tease the new student. 2. Low in quality or rank. The politician grew up in mean conditions, but still achieved fame and success. 3. Hard to deal with; difficult. You d better drive slowly because there a mean curve in the road just ahead. mean (m n) adjective, meaner, meanest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that is halfway between two extremes. Warmth is a happy mean between freezing cold and great heat. 2. means. The way that something is or may be done. The president of the company is accused of getting money through dishonest means. We used the back door as a means of escape. 3. means. Money or property; wealth. The money for the new hospital was donated by a family of means. Noun. Halfway between two extremes; average. The mean temperature for last Saturday was 60 degrees. Adjective. by means of. By the use of; with the help of. They climbed out of the window by means of a ladder. mean (m n) noun, plural means; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom by means of. By the use of; with the help of. They climbed out of the window by means of a ladder. pronunciation maternal 1. Of or like a mother; motherly. My maternal instincts come out when I am around small children. 2. Related through one s mother. Your maternal grandparents are your mother s parents. ma nal (m l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maternal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir mathematical Having to do with or using mathematics. My classmate helped me solve the mathematical problem. math cal (math l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mathematical pronunciation (math udPronouce udSndDir mathematician udSndDir udPronouce A person who works or specializes in mathematics. math cian (math tish n) noun, plural mathematicians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mathematician pronunciation (math tish mathematics udSndDir udPronouce The study of numbers, quantities, measurements, and shapes, and how they relate to each other. Arithmetic, algebra, and geometry are parts of mathematics. Mathematics is my favorite subject. The word mathematics is used with a singular verb. math ics (math iks) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mathematics pronunciation (math matinee udSndDir udPronouce A play or other performance given in the afternoon. The matinee starts at two o clock. mat nee (mat ) noun, plural matinees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir matinee pronunciation matter udSndDir udPronouce 1. Anything that has weight and takes up space. All things are made of matter. Matter can be a solid, liquid, or gas. 2. A subject of discussion, interest, or action. The secretary talked on the telephone about a business matter. I talked with the principal about a personal matter. 3. Problem; trouble. I went to the dentist to find out what was the matter with my tooth. 4. Written or printed material. The store sells books, newspapers, and other reading matter. 5. An amount or quantity. It s only a matter of minutes before the train arrives. Noun. To be of importance. It doesn t matter to me which movie we go to see. Verb. as a matter of fact. Truly; actually. I know them very well; as a matter of fact, they re my good friends. no matter. Regardless of; it makes no difference. No matter how hard we try, we cannot always succeed. mat ter (mat r) noun, plural matters; verb, mattered, mattering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir matter idiom as a matter of fact. Truly; actually. I know them very well; as a matter of fact, they re my good friends. no matter. Regardless of; it makes no difference. No matter how hard we try, we cannot always succeed. pronunciation mattress udSndDir udPronouce A thick pad that is used as a bed or part of a bed. It is usually covered with cloth and stuffed with cotton, foam rubber, or hair. mat tress (mat ris) noun, plural mattresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mattressG pronunciation mature udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having reached full growth or development; ripe. When a puppy becomes mature it is called a dog. The farmer harvested the corn when it was mature. 2. Like or having the qualities of a mature person; adult. My classmate did the mature thing by not hitting back. Adjective. To become fully grown or developed. The tomatoes are maturing fast. Verb. ma ture (m or m or m ) adjective; verb, matured, maturing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir matureM pronunciation or m or m Mauritania A country in western Africa. Mau ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mauritania pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist maximum udSndDir udPronouce 1. The greatest possible number or amount. Six dollars was the maximum that we could spend on supplies. 2. The highest point or degree reached or recorded. The temperature rose to a maximum of 98 degrees today. Noun. The greatest possible. The maximum number of people allowed on the merry-go-round at any one time is forty. Adjective. max mum (mak m) noun, plural maximums or maxima (mak ); adjective. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maximum pronunciation An auxiliary verb that is used in the following ways: 1. To ask or give permission. May I leave the table? Yes, you may. 2. To say that something is possible or likely. It may snow today. 3. To express hope or a wish. May you have a happy life. Look up can for a Language Note about this word. may (m ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir The fifth month of the year. May has thirty-one days. May (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation word history Word History The Romans named the month of May in honor of Maia, the earth goddess in Roman mythology. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A member of an American Indian people of southern Mexico and Central America. The Maya had an advanced civilization that flourished until about A.D. 1000. Ma ya (m ) noun, plural Maya or Mayas.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mayam pronunciation maybe Possibly; perhaps. I don t agree with you, but maybe you are right. may be (m ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maybe pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir mayonnaise A thick, creamy sauce or dressing. It is made of egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice. Mayonnaise is often used on sandwiches and in salads. may naise (m or m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mayonnaise pronunciation or m udPronouce udSndDir mayor udSndDir udPronouce The person who is the official head of a city or town government. may or (m r) noun, plural mayors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mayor pronunciation Mass. An abbreviation for Massachusetts. Mass. Massachusetts A state in the northeastern United States. Its capital is Boston. Mas setts (mas sits) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Massachusetts pronunciation sits) word history Word History Massachusetts was the name of an American Indian village by some hills near Boston. The word means at the big hill. English settlers used the name for the tribe that lived in the village, and then later for the colony and the state.U WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow 4 :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing massacre udEmotion shocked udSndDir udPronouce A brutal, bloody killing of many people or animals. Many Indians died in the massacre. Noun. To kill many people or animals in a brutal, bloody way. The cruel ruler ordered the army to massacre the enemy. Verb. mas cre (mas r) noun, plural massacres; verb, massacred, massacring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir massacreI pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked massage udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce The rubbing or kneading of the muscles and joints of the body. A massage relaxes the muscles and helps the circulation of the blood. Noun. To give a massage to. The trainer massaged the athlete s sore back after a long practice session. Verb. mas sage (m or m ) noun, plural massages; verb, massaged, massaging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir massage pronunciation or m buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable massive Of great size or extent; very big; large and solid. The safe in the bank has massive steel doors. mas sive (mas iv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir massive pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir mass production The process or technique of making things in large quantities, especially by using machinery. mass production :PHYSSIZE mass production of light bulbs mass transit A system of buses and trains used to carry many people from place to place within a city. The city plans to extend its mass transit to the new neighborhood. mass transit udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tall pole on a sailing ship or boat that supports the sails and rigging. 2. Any long pole or post. mast (mast) noun, plural masts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mast% pronunciation (mast)rd master udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who has power or control over something. The dogs came when their master called them. 2. A person who has great skill or knowledge about something. That author is a master of the mystery novel. 3. A male teacher. 4. Master. A title for a young boy. Will Master Charles be dining with his parents tonight? the cook asked. Noun. 1. Very skillful in an art or trade. The work on the new house was done by a master carpenter. 2. Most important; main. The master bedroom was larger than the other bedrooms. All the lights in the building were controlled by a master switch. Adjective. 1. To gain control over. I finally mastered my fears and dived from the high diving board. 2. To become expert in. That student mastered French easily. Verb. mas ter (mas r) noun, plural masters; adjective; verb, mastered, mastering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir master! pronunciation masterful 1. Tending to control or dominate; showing power. I use a masterful voice when I give my dog a command. 2. Having great skill or knowledge. The singer gave a masterful performance. mas ful (mas l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir masterful pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir masterpiece udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that is done with great skill. Several masterpieces were sold at the art auction. 2. A person s greatest achievement or finest work. This novel is considered the author s masterpiece. mas piece (mas ) noun, plural masterpieces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir masterpiece pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, flat piece of material used as a floor covering or placed in front of a door. Mats are often made of rubber or woven material. 2. A small, flat piece of material that is put under a dish, vase, or other object. It is used for decoration or to protect a surface. 3. A large, thick pad or covering that is put on the floor to protect wrestlers, gymnasts, or other athletes. 4. A thick, tangled mass. There was a mat of hair in the bathtub drain. Noun. To become tangled in a thick mass. The dog s coat was matted with rain and mud. Verb. mat (mat) noun, plural mats; verb, matted, matting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mat) match udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person or thing that is suitable with or very much like another. I bought a pocketbook that was a perfect match for my shoes. You are a good tennis player, but you re no match for the team captain. 2. A game or contest. They challenged us to a bowling match. Noun. 1. To be suitable with, equal to, or like something. The new curtains match the rug very well. These gloves don t match. 2. To find or bring together things that are exactly equal to or like one another. After I washed the socks, I matched them in pairs. 3. To compete with as an equal. No one on their team could match our pitcher. Verb. match (mach) noun, plural matches; verb, matched, matching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir match pronunciation (mach) match udSndDir udSndEffect match2.wav udPronouce A short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to start a fire. Matches are coated on one end with a chemical substance that makes a flame when it is struck against something. match (mach) noun, plural matches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir match pronunciation (mach) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of a pair. I ve lost the mate to this sock. 2. A husband or wife. 3. The male or female of a pair of animals. The lion guarded its mate and their cubs. 4. An officer on a ship who is lower in rank than the captain. The mate gave orders to mop the deck. 5. A friend or companion. Noun. To join in a pair for breeding. Birds mate in the spring. Verb. mate (m t) noun, plural mates; verb, mated, mating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation material udSndDir udPronouce What something is made of or used for. My winter coat is made of heavy material. Stone, wood, bricks, and cement are building materials. I used my experiences in camp as material for my story. Noun. 1. Made from or having to do with matter; physical. Scientists study things that exist in the material world. 2. Having to do with the body or physical well-being. Food, clothing, and shelter are material needs. Adjective. ma al (m l) noun, plural materials; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir material' pronunciation marsupial udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A kind of animal. The female has a pouch in which young are carried. Kangaroos and opossums are marsupials. mar al (m l) noun, plural marsupials.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marsupial pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist :PHYSSIZE A kangaroo is a marsupial. martial Of, having to do with, or suitable for war or military life. In some societies martial training was required of everyone. Another word that sounds like this is marshal. mar tial (m l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir martial pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir martin udSndDir udPronouce One of several kinds of swallows. Martins eat insects that they catch while in flight. Martins live throughout the world. mar tin (m n) noun, plural martins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir martinE pronunciation Martin Luther King Day A holiday observed on the third Monday in January to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the black civil-rights leader. Martin Luther King Day martyr udSndDir udPronouce A person who chooses to suffer or die rather than give up his or her beliefs. mar tyr (m r) noun, plural martyrs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir martyr pronunciation marvel udSndDir udPronouce A wonderful or astonishing thing. Travel in space is one of the marvels of modern science. Noun. To feel wonder and astonishment. We marveled at the acrobat s skill. Verb. mar vel (m l) noun, plural marvels; verb, marveled, marveling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marvel pronunciation marvelous 1. Causing wonder or amazement. The story tells of marvelous events. 2. Outstanding; excellent. I went to a marvelous birthday party yesterday. mar ous (m s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marvelous pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Maryland A state in the eastern United States. Its capital is Annapolis. Mar land (mer nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Maryland pronunciation word history Word History Maryland was named for Queen Henrietta Maria of England. The person who started the colony of Maryland got the land from Queen Henrietta Maria s husband, King Charles I. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing mascot udSndDir udPronouce An animal, person, or thing that is supposed to bring good luck. Sports teams often keep a pet animal as a mascot. mas cot (mas kot) noun, plural mascots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mascot? pronunciation masculine Having to do with a man; like that of a man. My cousin has a deep, masculine voice. mas line (mas lin) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir masculine pronunciation lin) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A soft mass or mixture. 2. A mixture of grains that is fed to livestock or poultry. Noun. To make into a soft mass. After I boiled the potatoes, I mashed them. Verb. mash (mash) noun, plural mashes; verb, mashed, mashing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mash) mem udSndDir udPronouce 1. A covering worn to hide or protect the face. The children wore masks to the Halloween party. The baseball bounced off of the catcher s mask. 2. Anything that hides or covers up something. Their boasting is just a mask to hide their lack of self-confidence. Noun. 1. To cover with a mask. The surgeons masked their faces before the operation. 2. To hide or cover up. A high stone wall masked the house from the road. I tried to mask my disappointment with a smile. Verb. mask (mask) noun, plural masks; verb, masked, masking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mask_ pronunciation (mask) mason udSndDir udPronouce A person whose work is building with stone, bricks, or cement. ma son (m n) noun, plural masons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mason pronunciation masquerade udSndDir udPronouce 1. A party at which masks and costumes are worn. The children dressed as famous people from history for the masquerade. 2. A false appearance; disguise. The spy s masquerade of friendship fooled the soldier into revealing secret information. Noun. To disguise oneself; put on a false appearance. We masqueraded as pirates for the dance. Verb. mas ade (mas ) noun, plural masquerades; verb, masqueraded, masquerading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir masquerade pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A body of matter that has no particular shape. A mass of snow piled up along the fence. 2. A large quantity or number. A mass of people showed up for the football game. 3. Size or bulk. An elephant has great mass. 4. The main or larger part; majority. The mass of voters turned out for the election. 5. The quantity of matter that a body contains. Noun. Involving many people or things. There was a mass meeting in front of the library. Adjective. To gather or form into a mass. The people massed together in front of the theater before the performance. The police massed the crowds along the sidewalk so that the parade could pass through. Verb. mass (mas) noun, plural masses; adjective; verb, massed, massing.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir massq pronunciation (mas) Mass udSndDir udPronouce The main religious ceremony in the Roman Catholic Church and certain other churches. Mass (mas) noun, plural Masses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Mass pronunciation (mas) market udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place or store where food or goods are for sale. I bought shrimp at the fish market. 2. A demand for something that is for sale. There is a very large market for television sets in this country. Noun. To buy or sell goods at a market. I go marketing for groceries every weekend. The rancher marketed the cattle in town. Verb. mar ket (m kit) noun, plural markets; verb, marketed, marketing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir market pronunciation marketplace udSndDir udSndEffect marketpl.wav udPronouce A place where food and other products are bought and sold. In old towns the marketplace was often in a square. mar place (m kit pl ) noun, plural marketplaces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marketplace pronunciation kit pl SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE marking udSndDir udPronouce A mark or marks; patch or patches of color. The bird had brown and white markings on its wings. mark ing (m king) noun, plural markings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marking pronunciation king)e ca marmalade udSndDir udPronouce A type of jam made with fruit and sugar. It is usually made with citrus fruits and their peel. mar lade (m ) noun, plural marmalades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marmalade pronunciation maroon udSndDir udPronouce A dark brownish red color. Noun. Having the color maroon. Adjective. ma roon (m ) noun, plural maroons; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maroon pronunciation maroon To leave a person alone on a deserted island or coast. The pirates marooned their prisoner on a tiny, lonely island. ma roon (m ) verb, marooned, marooning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maroon pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir marquis udSndDir udPronouce A nobleman ranking next below a duke and above an earl or count. mar quis (m kwis or m ) noun, plural marquises or marquis. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marquis pronunciation kwis or m marquise udSndDir udPronouce 1. The wife or widow of a marquis. 2. A noblewoman whose rank equals that of a marquis. mar quise (m ) noun, plural marquises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marquise9 pronunciation marriage udEmotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce 1. The state of being married. My grandparents marriage was a happy one. 2. The act of marrying. The couple s marriage took place in June. mar riage (mar ij) noun, plural marriages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marriage pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati marrow The soft substance that fills the hollow parts of bones. The marrow makes cells for the bloodstream. mar row (mar ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marrow pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass marry udEmotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take as a husband or wife; wed. They plan to marry when they finish college. 2. To join as husband and wife. The minister married them in a church. mar ry (mar ) verb, married, marrying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marry pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati The seventh largest planet in our solar system. It is the fourth planet in order of distance from the sun. Mars (m rz) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir marsh udSndDir udPronouce Low, wet land. Grasses and reeds grow in marshes. marsh (m rsh) noun, plural marshes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marsh pronunciation marshal udSndDir udPronouce 1. An officer of a federal court who has the duties of a sheriff. 2. A person who arranges certain ceremonies. Noun. To arrange in proper order. The general marshaled all the troops for battle. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is martial. mar shal (m l) noun, plural marshals; verb, marshaled, marshaling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marshal pronunciation marshmallow udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A soft, white candy with a texture like a sponge. Marshmallows are sometimes roasted before being eaten. marsh low (m or m ) noun, plural marshmallows.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marshmallow pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia maple syrup A sweet syrup made by boiling the sap of a certain kind of maple tree. maple syrup max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta An abbreviation for March. marathon udSndDir udPronouce 1. A race for runners over a course of 26 miles and 385 yards. 2. A long race or competition testing endurance. The baseball game turned into a marathon of six hours, because neither team could score any runs. mar thon (mar thon ) noun, plural marathons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marathon pronunciation thon marble udSndDir udPronouce 1. A type of hard, smooth stone. Marble is white, or streaked with different colors. It is often used in building and sculpture. 2. A small, hard ball of glass used in games. mar ble (m l) noun, plural marbles._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marble pronunciation march udSndDir udPronouce 1. To walk with regular, measured steps as soldiers do. People who march walk in step with others in an orderly group. The firefighters and police from our town marched in the parade. 2. To move forward steadily. Time marches on. Verb. 1. The act of marching. The parade started its march at noon. 2. A musical piece that has a strong rhythm and is suitable for marching. The band played a military march. Noun. march (m rch) verb, marched, marching; noun, plural marches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir march pronunciation March The third month of the year. March has thirty-one days. March (m rch) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce March pronunciation word history Word History The Romans named the month of March in honor of Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce The female of the horse, donkey, zebra, or certain other animals. mare (m r) noun, plural mares. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation margarine udSndDir udPronouce A food that is used as a spread or in cooking and baking. It may contain animal or vegetable oil, milk, water, and salt. Margarine was originally made as a substitute for butter. Another word for this is oleomargarine. mar rine (m r in) noun, plural margarines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir margarine pronunciation r in) margin udSndDir udPronouce 1. The blank space around the written or printed part of a page. I wrote down the address in the margin of my notebook. 2. An edge or border. There was a high fence around the margin of the property. 3. An extra amount; amount in addition to what is necessary. You d better allow a margin of fifteen minutes for your trip in case the traffic is heavy. Our team won the game by a very small margin. mar gin (m jin) noun, plural margins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir margin pronunciation marigold udSndDir udPronouce A garden plant that bears yellow, orange, or red flowers in summer. mar gold (mar ) noun, plural marigolds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marigold pronunciation marine udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with or living in the sea. Whales are marine animals. 2. Having to do with ships or navigation. Several stores in the harbor sold marine supplies. 3. Having to do with the Marine Corps. Adjective. Marine. A member of the Marine Corps. Noun. ma rine (m ) adjective; noun, plural Marines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marine] pronunciation Marine Corps A branch of the United States armed forces that is trained to fight both on land and at sea. The Marine Corps band is famous all over the world. Marine Corps marionette udSndDir udPronouce A doll or puppet moved by strings or wires that are held from above. It is usually made of wood. mar nette (mar ) noun, plural marionettes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir marionetteG pronunciation :PHYSSIZE maritime udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of or having to do with the sea, ships, or sea travel. The Coast Guard enforces maritime laws. 2. Close to or living near the sea. That maritime nation has a large fishing fleet. mar time (mar ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maritime pronunciation )ge w udSndDir udPronouce 1. A spot or trace made on one thing by another. A line, scratch, stain, or scar is a mark. The wet glass made a mark on our wooden table. 2. A sign or symbol. I put my initials on my notebook cover as an identification mark. Does this sentence end with a question mark? 3. A letter or number that shows how good a person s work is. I get better marks in history than in arithmetic. 4. A line or object that shows position. The white pole was the halfway mark on the race track. 5. Something that is aimed at; target or goal. The arrow missed the mark. Noun. 1. To make or put a mark or marks on. My dirty boots marked the kitchen floor. 2. To show clearly. A stone wall marks the end of the farmer s land. 3. To be a sign or feature of. Happiness marked the occasion of their wedding. 4. To give a mark to; grade. The teacher marked the spelling tests. Verb. to make one s mark. To become famous or successful. Our state senators have made their mark in this session of Congress. to mark down. To reduce the price of. Our local grocery store marked down the apples and pears this week. to mark up. To increase the price of. The manager of the store has marked up these jackets since the last time I was here. mark (m rk) noun, plural marks; verb, marked, marking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to make one s mark. To become famous or successful. Our state senators have made their mark in this session of Congress. to mark down. To reduce the price of. Our local grocery store marked down the apples and pears this week. to mark up. To increase the price of. The manager of the store has marked up these jackets since the last time I was here. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A unit of money in Germany. mark (m rk) noun, plural marks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Manitoba A province in central Canada. Its capital is Winnipeg. Man ba (man ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Manitoba pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir mankind The human race; human beings as a group. The exploration of outer space is one of the greatest achievements of mankind. man kind (man ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mankind pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir man-made Made by people rather than by nature. Glass, steel, and plastic are man-made; water, coal, and wood are not. man-made (man ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir man-made pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir manner udSndDir udPronouce 1. The way in which something is done. The guests came in and dropped their jackets on the floor in a careless manner. 2. A way of acting or behaving. Our librarian has a warm and friendly manner. 3. manners. Polite ways of behaving or acting. Those children are too young to have good table manners. Another word that sounds like this is manor. man ner (man r) noun, plural manners.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manner pronunciation man-of-war udSndDir udPronouce A warship. A man-of-war is usually a sailing ship. man-of-war (man ) noun, plural men-of-war (men SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir man-of-war pronunciation manor udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large estate belonging to a lord in the Middle Ages. The lord lived on part of the land and the rest was divided among peasants, who paid rent to the lord in the form of goods or work. 2. A mansion. Another word that sounds like this is manner. man or (man r) noun, plural manors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manor pronunciation mansion udSndDir udPronouce A very large and grand home. The rich family lived in a beautiful old mansion by the ocean. man sion (man n) noun, plural mansions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mansion pronunciation manslaughter The crime of killing someone without having planned to do so. A driver who accidentally kills someone may be guilty of manslaughter. man slaugh ter (man r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manslaughter pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir mantel udSndDir udPronouce 1. The structure that surrounds a fireplace opening. 2. The shelf above a fireplace. This is also called a mantelpiece. man tel (man l) noun, plural mantels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mantel[ pronunciation manual udSndDir udPronouce Done with or using the hands. Carpenters use many manual skills in their work. We grew up on a farm and are used to doing manual labor. Adjective. A book that gives instructions or information about something; handbook. You have to study a driver s manual carefully before you take the test to get a driver s license. Noun. man al (man l) adjective; noun, plural manuals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manual pronunciation manufacture 1. To make or process something, especially in quantity and with the use of machinery. That company manufactures bicycles. The mill manufactured wool into cloth. 2. To make up; invent. I manufactured an excuse for forgetting my friend s birthday. Verb. The act or process of manufacturing. That city is famous for the manufacture of automobiles. Noun. man ture (man r) verb, manufactured, manufacturing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manufacture pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir manure Waste matter from animals that is used to fertilize soil. ma nure (m or m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manure pronunciation or m udPronouce udSndDir manuscript udSndDir udPronouce A book or article that is written or typed by hand. Manuscripts are sent to a publisher or printer to be made into printed books or magazines. man script (man skript ) noun, plural manuscripts.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manuscriptm pronunciation skript Made up of a large number. There are many books on American history in our library. Adjective. A large number. The meeting of the club was canceled because many of the members could not be there. Noun. A large number of people or things. Many were late for school because of the bad weather. Pronoun. man y (men ) adjective, more, most; noun; pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A drawing that shows the surface features of an area, as of a state or country. Maps of large areas usually show cities, rivers, oceans, and other features. Noun. 1. To make a map of; show on a map. The explorers mapped the wilderness as they traveled through it. 2. To plan in detail; arrange. The committee mapped out a campaign to raise money for a new hospital. Verb. map (map) noun, plural maps; verb, mapped, mapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (map) :PHYSSIZE maple udSndDir udPronouce A tree that has leaves with deep notches. Its seeds are contained in a small fruit that looks like two wings. Its wood is hard and is used in making furniture. ma ple (m l) noun, plural maples.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maple pronunciation l)onUPH mammoth udSndDir udPronouce A kind of elephant that lived long ago. Mammoths had long, curving tusks and shaggy, brown hair. They were larger than the elephants that live today. The last mammoths on earth died about 10,000 years ago. Noun. Very large; gigantic; huge. Building that cabin was a mammoth job. Adjective. mam moth (mam th) noun, plural mammoths; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mammoth pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. An adult male person. The boy grew up to be a handsome man. Until 1920, only men were allowed to vote in the U.S. 2. A human being or the human race; a person or all people. All men are created equal. Man is the only animal that can speak. 3. One of the pieces used in playing chess, checkers, and other games. Noun. To supply with people who do a certain job. Ten soldiers manned the fort. Verb. man (man) noun, plural men; verb, manned, manning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (man) manage 1. To direct or control. The president of the company managed its business affairs. Only a very good rider could manage such a wild horse. 2. To succeed at doing something; be able to. Our team managed to win, even though our best player was sick. man age (man ij) verb, managed, managing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manage pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir management 1. The act or process of directing or controlling. The business failed because of bad management. 2. The person or persons who manage something, such as a business. The company s management planned to hire more workers. man ment (man nt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir management pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir manager udSndDir udPronouce A person who manages something. The manager of the baseball team decided which player would pitch. man er (man r) noun, plural managers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manager pronunciation mandarin udSndDir udPronouce 1. A high public official in imperial China. 2. Mandarin. A dialect of the Chinese language. It is the official language of the Chinese government. 3. A small citrus fruit with a loose rind that is easy to peel. It is also called a mandarin orange. man rin (man r in) noun, plural mandarins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mandarin pronunciation r in) mandate udSndDir udPronouce 1. Instruction or support given by voters to their representatives in government through the votes cast in an election. The president got a mandate to work for tax reform. 2. An official command or order. Noun. To demand or require. Trouble with the lights mandated moving the slide show to another room. Verb. man date (man t) noun, plural mandates; verb, mandated, mandating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mandate pronunciation mandolin udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument that is like a guitar. It has a pear-shaped body and metal strings. man lin (man or man ) noun, plural mandolins.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mandoling pronunciation or man udSndDir udPronouce The long, thick hair on the neck of certain animals. Horses and male lions have manes. Other words that sound like this are main and Maine. mane (m n) noun, plural manes.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manem pronunciation maneuver udSndDir udPronouce 1. A planned movement of soldiers or ships. The generals discussed a maneuver to capture the enemy s supplies. 2. A skillful or clever move or plan. The candidate used many maneuvers to win. Noun. 1. To cause soldiers or ships to move in a certain way. The captain maneuvered the soldiers into a position for attacking the enemy. 2. To move or manage skillfully or cleverly. We maneuvered our way to the front of the crowd so we could see the parade. Verb. ma ver (m r) noun, plural maneuvers; verb, maneuvered, maneuvering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maneuver pronunciation manganese udSndDir udPronouce A brittle, silver gray metal. Manganese is used in making steel. Manganese is a chemical element. man nese (mang ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manganese pronunciation (mang or mang manger udSndDir udPronouce A large box that holds food for horses or cattle. man ger (m r) noun, plural mangers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manger pronunciation mango udSndDir udPronouce A yellowish red fruit that has a sweet, spicy taste and a hard seed in the center. It grows on a tropical evergreen tree. man go (mang ) noun, plural mangoes or mangos.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mango pronunciation (mang manhole udSndDir udPronouce An opening or hole, usually in a street, through which a worker can go to build or repair a sewer, wires, pipes, or the like. Manholes have lids that can be removed. man hole (man ) noun, plural manholes.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manhole pronunciation manhood 1. The condition or the time of being an adult male person. The adolescent boy will soon enter manhood. 2. Men as a group. The manhood and womanhood of our country always respond well in a national crisis. man hood (man ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manhood pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir manicure udSndDir udPronouce A cleaning, shaping, and, sometimes, polishing of the fingernails. Noun. To give a manicure to. Verb. man cure (man ) noun, plural manicures; verb, manicured, manicuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir manicure pronunciation malaria A disease that causes chills, a high fever, and sweating. Malaria is spread by the bite of a certain type of mosquito that carries the disease from infected persons. ma ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir malaria pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Malawi A country in southeastern Africa. Ma wi (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Malawi pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Malaysia A country in southeastern Asia. Ma sia (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Malaysia pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of or having to do with men or boys. The school play will have four male parts and four female parts. 2. Having to do with or belonging to the sex that can fertilize female eggs. A male deer is called a buck. Adjective. A male person or animal. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is mail. male (m l) adjective; noun, plural males.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maleu pronunciation A country in northwestern Africa. Ma li (m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir malice The desire to cause harm or pain to someone; ill will; spite. It was malice that made the child spread the nasty rumor. mal ice (mal is) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir malice pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor malicious Feeling, showing, or caused by malice. Malicious lies can hurt others. ma cious (m lish s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir malicious pronunciation lish udPronouce udSndDir malign To tell damaging lies about; speak ill of; slander. During the election campaign, many people maligned the mayor. Verb. ma lign (m ) verb, maligned, maligning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir malign pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir malignant 1. Tending to spread disease through the body. The surgeon operated to remove the malignant growth. 2. Showing ill will; harmful. The soldiers spread malignant lies about their new commander. ma nant (m nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir malignant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir mallard udSndDir udPronouce A common wild duck of North America, Europe and Asia. The male mallard has a green head, a white band around the neck, a reddish brown chest, and a grayish back. mal lard (mal rd) noun, plural mallards or mallard.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mallard pronunciation :PHYSSIZE mallet udSndDir udPronouce A type of hammer with a head made of wood or another soft material. Mallets with short handles are used as tools. In some sports, such as croquet or polo, mallets with long handles are used to hit the ball. mal let (mal it) noun, plural mallets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mallet pronunciation malnutrition udSndDir udPronouce An unhealthy condition of the body, caused by not eating enough food or not eating the right kinds of food. mal tion (mal trish n or trish n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir malnutritione pronunciation trish n or mal trish Barley or another grain that is soaked in warm water until it sprouts and then is dried. Malt is used in making beer and ale. malt (m lt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir malted milk A drink made by mixing milk and sometimes ice cream with a powder made of malt. malted milk udSndDir udPronouce Mother. Some children call their mothers Mama. ma ma (m ) noun, plural mamas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation mammal udSndDir udPronouce A kind of animal that is warm-blooded and has a backbone. Female mammals have glands that produce milk to feed their young. Most mammals are covered with fur or have some hair. Human beings, cattle, dogs, cats, and whales are mammals. mam mal (mam l) noun, plural mammals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mammal pronunciation Maine A state in the northeastern United States, on the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Augusta. Other words that sound like this are main and mane. Maine (m n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Maine pronunciation word history Word History The name Maine comes from the earlier English words the maine, which meant mainland. People who explored this region used these words to show the difference between the North American continent and the islands along the coast in this area. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing mainframe udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce A powerful computer that is much larger than a microcomputer. Mainframes are usually used by big companies and organizations to process large amounts of information. main frame (m ) noun, plural mainframes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mainframe pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste mainland The chief land mass of a country or continent, as distinguished from an island. Hong Kong is an island located off the mainland of China. main land (m or m ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mainland pronunciation or m udPronouce udSndDir mainly For the most part; chiefly. Although they are interested mainly in popular music, they sometimes listen to classical music too. main ly (m ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mainly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir mainstay udSndDir udPronouce 1. A heavy rope or cable that supports or steadies the mast of a sailing ship. 2. A person or thing that is the main support of something. My cousin is the mainstay of the debating team. Agriculture is the mainstay of our state. main stay (m ) noun, plural mainstays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mainstay pronunciation maintain 1. To continue to have or do; go on with; keep. The truck maintained a speed of fifty miles an hour on the highway. It was hard for the skiers to maintain their balance on the icy hill. 2. To take care of. The town hired gardeners to maintain the park. Both of my parents work hard to maintain our large family. 3. To say in a firm and sure way. No matter what you say, I still maintain that I am right. main tain (m ) verb, maintained, maintaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maintain pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir maintenance udSndDir udPronouce 1. A maintaining or being maintained. The city government is responsible for the maintenance of streets and sidewalks. 2. Money, food, and shelter needed for living; means of support. My job provides a comfortable maintenance. main nance (m ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maintenance pronunciation maize A grain that grows in rows on the ears of a tall plant. This grain is usually called corn. Look up corn for more information. Another word that sounds like this is maze. maize (m z) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maize pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist majestic Grand and noble; dignified. The majestic mountains rose thousands of feet above the valley. ma tic (m tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir majestic pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud majesty udSndDir udPronouce 1. Great dignity; grandness. The crowds along the streets were thrilled by the majesty of the royal procession. 2. Majesty. A title used in speaking to or about a king, queen, or other royal ruler. maj ty (maj ) noun, plural majesties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir majesty pronunciation major udSndDir udPronouce Bigger or more important. The major expense of my vacation was the cost of the airplane ticket. Adjective. An officer in the armed forces. In the United States Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force, a major ranks below a colonel but above a captain. Noun. ma jor (m r) adjective; noun, plural majors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir major pronunciation majority udSndDir udPronouce 1. The larger number or part of something; more than half. The majority of the students voted for you for class president. 2. The amount by which a larger number is greater than a smaller number. I won the election by twenty-five votes to ten votes, so I had a majority of fifteen votes. 3. The age at which a person is legally permitted to manage his or her own affairs. In the United States this age is different in different states. ma ty (m ) noun, plural majorities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir majority pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To cause to be, become, or happen. A robin has begun to make a nest in the tree outside my window. Slamming a door makes a loud noise. The principal made a speech to the class. The smell of food made me hungry. 2. To cause or force to do. A funny movie always makes me laugh. The babysitter made the child eat the vegetables. 3. To add up to; amount to. Ten and three make thirteen. Thirty-six inches make a yard. 4. To earn. I made ten dollars a day by delivering newspapers. The author makes a living by writing novels. 5. To go or get to. I woke up late and had to rush to make the bus on time. 6. To win a place or position on. My friend hopes to make the school basketball team this year. Verb. The style or type of something that is made and sold; brand. Our new car is the same make as our old car. Noun. to make believe. To pretend. The two playmates like to make believe that they are firefighters. to make it. To succeed. That movie actor has also made it in television. to make up. 1. To become friends again. The two friends argue a lot, but they always make up afterwards. 2. To put cosmetics on. The actor made up before going on stage. 3. To invent in the mind. The babysitter made up a funny story to amuse us. 4. To be the parts of; form. Nine players make up a baseball team. make (m k) verb, made, making; noun, plural makes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir makea idiom to make believe. To pretend. The two playmates like to make believe that they are firefighters. to make it. To succeed. That movie actor has also made it in television. to make up. 1. To become friends again. The two friends argue a lot, but they always make up afterwards. 2. To put cosmetics on. The actor made up before going on stage. 3. To invent in the mind. The babysitter made up a funny story to amuse us. 4. To be the parts of; form. Nine players make up a baseball team. pronunciation make-believe udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Imagination. The book contained stories of ghosts and witches and other tales of make-believe. Noun. Not real; imaginary. The attic became the children s make-believe castle. Adjective. make-be lieve (m ) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir make-believe pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt makeshift udSndDir udPronouce Something used for a time in place of the correct or usual thing. When the Venetian blind broke, we used a sheet as a makeshift. Noun. Used for a time in place of the correct or usual thing. We sometimes use our sofa as a makeshift bed. Adjective. make shift (m shift ) noun, plural makeshifts; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir makeshift pronunciation makeup udSndDir udPronouce 1. Lipstick, powder, and other cosmetics that are put on the face. 2. The way in which something is put together. The makeup of the kennel is half dogs and half cats. 3. A person s nature; personality. You are such a polite person that it is not in your makeup to be rude to anyone. makeup (m ) noun, plural makeups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir makeup) pronunciation :PHYSSIZE magnificent Very beautiful and grand; splendid. The house on the top of the hill has a magnificent view of the valley. mag cent (mag nif nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnificent pronunciation (mag nif udPronouce udSndDir magnify 1. To make something look bigger than it really is. The microscope magnified the cells one hundred times. 2. To make something seem more important than it really is; exaggerate. Some people always magnify their health problems. mag fy (mag ) verb, magnified, magnifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass magnifying glass A lens or combination of lenses that make things look bigger than they really are. magnifying glass :PHYSSIZE max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass magnitude udSndDir udPronouce 1. Greatness of size. We could only guess at the magnitude of the mountain. 2. Importance. The discovery of America was an event of great magnitude. mag tude (mag or mag ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnitude pronunciation or mag magnolia udSndDir udPronouce A tree or shrub that has large white, pink, purple, or yellow flowers. mag lia (mag n ) noun, plural magnolias. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnolia# pronunciation (mag n magpie udSndDir udPronouce A bird that has a long tail and a thick bill. Magpies have a noisy, chattering call. They are related to crows. mag pie (mag ) noun, plural magpies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magpie; pronunciation :PHYSSIZE mahogany udSndDir udPronouce 1. An evergreen tree that grows in warm parts of North America and South America. The reddish brown wood of this tree is strong and hard. It is often used in making furniture. 2. A dark reddish brown color. Noun. Having the color mahogany; dark reddish brown. Adjective. ma ny (m ) noun, plural mahoganies; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mahoganyK pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A woman who is paid to do housework. A maid comes once a week to clean their house. 2. A girl or young woman who is not married. Another word that sounds like this is made. maid (m d) noun, plural maids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation maiden udSndDir udPronouce A girl or young woman who is not married. Noun. First or earliest. That ship s maiden voyage was from England to New York. Adjective. maid en (m n) noun, plural maidens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maiden pronunciation maiden name The original last name of a woman who has married and changed her last name. maiden name buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass maid of honor An unmarried woman who is the main female attendant of the bride at a wedding. maid of honor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Letters, cards, and packages that are sent or received through a post office. I received three birthday cards in yesterday s mail. 2. The system by which mail is sent, moved, or delivered. It is usually run by the government of a country. We received a party invitation by mail. Noun. To send by mail. I mailed the letter I wrote to my grandparents. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is male. mail (m l) noun, plural mails; verb, mailed, mailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation mailbox udSndDir udSndEffect mailbox.wav udPronouce 1. A box in which letters are put so that they can be picked up by a mail carrier. 2. A box into which a person s mail is put when it is delivered. mail box (m ) noun, plural mailboxes.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mailbox pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE mail carrier A person who carries and delivers mail. mail carrier mailman udSndDir udPronouce A person whose job is carrying and delivering mail; mail carrier; postman. mail man (m ) noun, plural mailmen (m SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mailman pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Greatest in size or importance. The main branch of the library is in the center of the city. The main idea of the game is to score points. Adjective. A large pipe or cable that is usually underground. Mains are used to carry water, gas, and electricity to homes or other buildings. Noun. Other words that sound like this are Maine and mane. main (m n) adjective; noun, plural mains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation made-up udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not real or true. The author used made-up names for the characters in the book. 2. Wearing make-up. made-up (m ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir made-up pronunciation magazine udSndDir udPronouce 1. A printed collection of stories, articles, and pictures. A magazine is usually bound in a paper cover. Most magazines are issued every week or every month. 2. A room or building for storing ammunition. 3. The part of a gun or rifle that holds the bullets. mag zine (mag or mag ) noun, plural magazines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magazineC pronunciation or mag maggot udSndDir udPronouce A fly that has just come out of its egg; fly larva. It has a thick body with no legs. mag got (mag t) noun, plural maggots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir maggot pronunciation magic 1. The power to control forces of nature and events by using special charms or spells. The fairy tale told of witches and wizards who used magic. 2. The art or skill of doing tricks to entertain people. Noun. Using magic; done by or seeming to be done by magic. The magic trick was done with mirrors. Adjective. mag ic (maj ik) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magic pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir magical Using or done by magic. The wizard used magical powers to disappear. mag cal (maj l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magical pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir magician udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who entertains people by doing magic tricks. 2. A person who is thought to have magical powers; wizard. ma cian (m jish n) noun, plural magicians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magician_ pronunciation jish :PHYSSIZE magma udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Melted rock material that exists below the surface of the earth. Magma rises to the surface of the earth and hardens into rock or flows as lava out of volcanoes. mag ma (mag ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magma pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist magnesium udSndDir udPronouce A silver-white metal. Magnesium is very light in weight and is used in alloys. It burns with a brilliant, white light, and is often used in making fireworks. Magnesium is a chemical element. mag um (mag n m or mag n m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnesium pronunciation (mag n m or mag n magnet enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A piece of stone, metal, or other material that can attract iron or steel. Magnets are often made in the shape of a bar or horseshoe. mag net (mag nit) noun, plural magnets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnet pronunciation word history Word History The word magnet comes from the the Greek name of the city of Magnesia, in western Asia. The first magnets were discovered there.+ WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE magnetic 1. Acting like a magnet; having to do with magnets or magnetism. The magnetic needle of a compass points to the earth s magnetic poles. 2. Able to attract or fascinate people. That movie star has a magnetic personality. mag ic (mag net ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnetic pronunciation (mag net udPronouce udSndDir magnetic field The space around a magnet in which the magnet has the power to attract other metals. magnetic field magnetic pole 1. Either of the two points of a magnet where its magnetic force seems to be strongest. 2. Either of the two points on the earth s surface toward which the needle of a compass points. One of these points is near the North Pole and the other is near the South Pole. They are the points where the earth s magnetic pull is strongest. magnetic pole magnetic tape Tape that has a special coating that is magnetic. Magnetic tape is used for recording and playing sound, and for recording and displaying images. A videocassette contains magnetic tape. magnetic tape buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass magnetism udSndDir udPronouce 1. The power to attract iron, steel, and certain other materials. Certain stones and metals and all electric currents have magnetism. 2. The ability to attract or fascinate people. Many political leaders have strong personal magnetism. mag ism (mag ni tiz m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnetism pronunciation ni tiz magnetize udSndDir udPronouce To cause an object to act like a magnet; give the power of magnetism to a metal. We magnetized the iron bar by setting it against a strong magnet for a few days. mag ize (mag ) verb, magnetized, magnetizing.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnetize pronunciation magnificence The quality of being magnificent; great beauty; splendor. We were amazed at the magnificence of the royal palace. mag cence (mag nif ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir magnificence pronunciation (mag nif udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for meter. Postal abbreviation for Massachusetts. udSndDir udPronouce Madam. Excuse me, ma am; do you know what time it is? This word is used mostly in everyday conversation. ma am (mam) noun, plural ma SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mam) macaroni A food that is made from dough and then dried. It is usually shaped like short, hollow tubes. The way to cook macaroni is by boiling it in water. mac ni (mak ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir macaroni pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udPronouce Mf232 udSndDir m\m15 udEmotion enthusia machine udSndDir udSndEffect machine.wav udPronouce 1. A device that does some particular job. It is made up of a number of moving or fixed parts that work together. A lawn mower, a hair dryer, and a printing press are machines. 2. A simple device that lessens the force needed to move an object. A lever and a pulley are simple machines. ma chine (m ) noun, plural machines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir machine pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow : :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE machine gun A rifle that keeps firing bullets as long as the trigger is pressed. machine gun machinery 1. Machines or parts of machines. The mechanics fixed the machinery of the elevator. 2. A group of things or people that make something work. The president and Congress are part of the machinery of the federal government. ma ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir machinery pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir machinist udSndDir udPronouce A skilled worker who operates machinery that makes tools and parts. ma ist (m nist) noun, plural machinists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir machinist pronunciation nist) mackerel udSndDir udPronouce A fish that lives in salt water and is used for food. It has a silver-colored body with wavy dark markings on its back. mack el (mak l) noun, plural mackerels or mackerel./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mackerelc pronunciation macron udSndDir udPronouce A short line ( ) that is placed over a vowel to show that it has a long sound. ma cron (m kron) noun, plural macrons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir macron pronunciation kron) udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. Feeling or showing anger; angry. I was mad when I found that my new bicycle was scratched. 2. Crazy; insane. 3. Very foolish or reckless; not wise or sensible. The character in the movie had the mad idea of walking across the canyon on a tightrope. 4. Very enthusiastic. My family is mad about camping. 5. Wild and excited. We made a mad dash to the airport to make the plane. 6. Sick with rabies. mad (mad) adjective, madder, maddest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (mad) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE Madagascar udSndDir udPronouce An island country in the Indian Ocean. It is off the coast of southeastern Africa. Mad car (mad r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Madagascar pronunciation madam udSndDir udPronouce A title for a woman. May I help you, madam? mad am (mad m) noun, plural mesdames (m ) or madams. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir madam pronunciation madame udSndDir udPronouce The French title for a married woman or a widow. mad ame (m ) noun, plural mesdames. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir madame pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Past tense and past participle of make. We made a map of our neighborhood. Look up make for more information. Another word that sounds like this is maid. made (m d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir madew pronunciation mademoiselle udSndDir udPronouce The French title for a girl or an unmarried woman. mad selle (mad ) noun, plural mademoiselles or mesdemoiselles (m SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir mademoiselleW pronunciation udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lc119 A musical instrument with strings that has a body shaped like a pear. It is played by plucking the strings. Another word that sounds like this is loot. lute (l t) noun, plural lutes./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lute_ pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Luxembourg A country in northwestern Europe. Lux bourg (luk ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Luxembourg pronunciation udPronouce Lm137 udSndDir L\L10 luxuriant udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lm138 1. Having thick or abundant growth of plants. The jungle was luxuriant and green after the rainy season. 2. Rich in decoration; very fancy. The drapes behind the king and queen s throne were luxuriant. lux ant (luk sh nt or lug zh nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir luxuriant pronunciation (luk sh nt or lug zh nt)em luxurious 1. Giving much comfort and pleasure. The family stayed at a luxurious hotel on the beach. 2. Fond of luxuries or luxury. Don t get a luxurious taste for jewels and furs. lux ous (luk sh s or lug zh s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir luxurious pronunciation (luk sh s or lug zh udPronouce Lf116 udSndDir L\L10 luxury udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lf117 1. Something that gives much comfort and pleasure but is not really necessary. Eating dinner at the fancy restaurant was a luxury for our family. 2. A way of life that gives comfort and pleasure. The opera star is used to luxury. lux ry (luk or lug ) noun, plural luxuries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir luxury7 pronunciation or lug A suffix that means: 1. In a certain way or manner. Perfectly means in a perfect way. 2. To a certain degree or extent. Highly means to a high degree. A suffix that means: 1. Like. Friendly means like a friend. 2. Happening at a certain period of time. Weekly means happening every week. A strong substance used in making soap and detergents. Lye is obtained by soaking wood ashes in water. Another word that sounds like this is lie. lye (l ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Lc120 udSndDir L\L10 lying udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lf118 Present participle of lie . They are lying if they say they don t know what happened. Look up lie for more information. Verb. The act of telling lies. You will be punished if you are caught lying. Noun. ly ing (l ing) verb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lying pronunciation ing)ry7 lying Present participle of lie . The dog is lying on the rug. Look up lie for more information. ly ing (l ing) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lying pronunciation udPronouce Lm139 udSndDir L\L10 lymph A clear, yellowish liquid in the tissues of the body. Lymph contains water, proteins, and white blood cells. lymph (limf) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lymph pronunciation (limf) udPronouce Lm140 udSndDir L\L10 udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lc121 A wild animal in the cat family that is about the size of a large domestic cat. It has yellowish brown fur with black spots and has black tufts on the ears. Lynx are found in eastern Europe and Asia. lynx (lingks) noun, plural lynx or lynxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lingks)Y :PHYSSIZE udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lc122 A musical instrument with strings that is like a harp. The lyre was played by ancient Egyptians, Hebrews, and Greeks. lyre (l r) noun, plural lyres. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lyre' pronunciation lyric enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lm141 Expressing a strong, personal emotion. The poet wrote lyric poems about nature. Adjective. 1. A poem that expresses a strong personal emotion. 2. lyrics. The words of a song. I wrote both the lyrics and the melody of this song. Noun. lyr ic (lir ik) adjective; noun, plural lyrics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lyric pronunciation word history Word History The word lyric comes from a Greek word meaning of a lyre. Lyric poetry was originally sung accompanied by a lyre. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE lyrical Expressing a strong, personal emotion; lyric. The lyrical poem was about love. lyr cal (lir l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lyrical pronunciation udPronouce Lm142 udSndDir L\L10 udSndDir udPronouce The thirteenth letter of the alphabet. m, M (em) noun, plural m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation lukewarm udSndDir udPronouce Lf108 1. Slightly warm; neither hot nor cold. 2. Having or showing little enthusiasm; indifferent. The audience s response to the new play was only lukewarm. luke warm (l ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lukewarm pronunciation udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Lc114 To make or become calm. The sound of rain on the roof lulled the baby to sleep. The storm finally lulled. Verb. A short period of calm or quiet. There was a lull in the wind. Noun. lull (lul) verb, lulled, lulling; noun, plural lulls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lul) max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE lullaby udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lm134 A song that is sung to lull a baby to sleep. lul by (lul ) noun, plural lullabies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lullaby pronunciation lumber Boards cut from logs. The carpenter bought lumber to build a shed. lum ber (lum r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lumber pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Lf109 udSndDir L\L10 lumber udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lm135 To move about in a clumsy, noisy way. The wagon lumbered down the dirt road. The elephant lumbered along the trail. lum ber (lum r) verb, lumbered, lumbering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lumber pronunciation lumberjack udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lm136 A person who cuts down trees and gets logs ready for the sawmill. lum jack (lum r jak ) noun, plural lumberjacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lumberjack pronunciation r jak )sayW luminous Bright; shining. We could see the luminous glow of a campfire through the trees. lu nous (l s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir luminous pronunciation udPronouce Lf110 udSndDir L\L10 udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lc115 1. A shapeless piece of something; chunk. The sculptor took the lump of clay and made a figure of a dog with it. 2. A swollen place; bump. You have a lump on your head where the ball hit you. Noun. 1. To put or bring together. The teenagers lumped their allowances to buy a camera. 2. To form lumps. Oatmeal sometimes lumps when it cools. Verb. lump (lump) noun, plural lumps; verb, lumped, lumping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lump)nUP lunar Of or having to do with the moon. The astronauts brought back lunar rocks for study. A lunar eclipse is the darkening of the moon when the earth moves between the sun and the moon. lu nar (l r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lunar pronunciation udPronouce Lf111 udSndDir L\L10 lunch udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lf112 A meal eaten between breakfast and dinner. Noun. To eat lunch. We lunched at noon. Verb. lunch (lunch) noun, plural lunches; verb, lunched, lunching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lunch pronunciation (lunch) luncheon udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lf113 A lunch. We went to a formal luncheon given by the school. lunch eon (lun n) noun, plural luncheons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir luncheon pronunciation udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lc116 One of two organs for breathing in the chest of human beings and other animals with backbones. The lungs supply the blood with oxygen and rid the blood of carbon dioxide. lung (lung) noun, plural lungs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lungO pronunciation (lung) lunge udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lf114 A sudden movement forward. The catcher made a lunge for the ball. Noun. To move forward suddenly. The shortstop lunged to catch the ball. Verb. lunge (lunj) noun, plural lunges; verb, lunged, lunging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lunge pronunciation (lunj)onou udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lc117 1. A strong attraction. The explorer felt the lure of adventure in the unknown land. 2. Artificial bait used in fishing. I used a plastic worm as a lure to catch the fish. Noun. To attract strongly. We were lured to the park by the sound of music. Verb. lure (l r) noun, plural lures; verb, lured, luring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lureU pronunciation Thick, rich, and abundant. That land is covered with lush forests. lush (lush) adjective, lusher, lushest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lush) udPronouce Lc118 udSndDir L\L10 luster udSndDir L\L10 udPronouce Lf115 A bright shine; glow. You can give the table a nice luster by waxing it. lus ter (lus r) noun, plural lusters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir luster! pronunciation lovable Having qualities that make one easy to love or worthy of being loved. This word is also spelled loveable. lov ble (luv l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lovable pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce Lf103 udSndDir udEmotion comforta udEmotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce Lc110 1. A strong, warm feeling for another; deep affection. 2. A strong liking for something. They go to concerts because of their love of music. 3. Someone that is loved or something that is liked very much. Playing chess is a love of mine. Noun. 1. To have a strong, warm feeling for another. The mother and father love their children. 2. To have a strong liking for something. That student loves to read. My cousin loves fresh, raw carrots. Verb. love (luv) noun, plural loves; verb, loved, loving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (luv) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati lovely udSndDir udPronouce Lm129 1. Having a beautiful appearance or a warm character. The lovely flowers were a gift. Our neighbor is a kind, lovely person. 2. Enjoyable. We had a lovely time at your party. love ly (luv ) adjective, lovelier, loveliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lovely pronunciation ) alo loving Feeling or showing love. The parents were very loving toward their children. lov ing (luv ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loving pronunciation udPronouce Lf104 udSndDir max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce Lc111 1. Not high or tall. A low wall surrounds the yard. The branches of the tree are low enough for me to reach. 2. Below the usual level. The river was low. The car was going at a low speed. 3. Below what is regarded as average; below others. I got a low grade on that test. That meat is low in quality. 4. Not favorable; bad. I have a low opinion of people who are cruel to animals. 5. Not having enough. Our car is low on gasoline. 6. Not loud; soft. Speak in a low voice. 7. Deep in pitch. You can sing very low notes. 8. Not lively or happy; sad; gloomy. Everyone on the team felt low after losing that important game. Adjective. At or to a low place or level. The airplane flew low over the town. The campers supplies ran low after they had been in the woods for two weeks. Adverb. 1. A low place or point. The temperature reached a new low during the night. 2. The position of gears in an automobile that gives the lowest speed and greatest power. The driver of the car shifted into low to go up the steep hill. Noun. low (l ) adjective, lower, lowest; adverb; noun, plural lows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation lower Comparative of low. They live on a lower floor of the apartment house. Our supply of heating oil is lower than it should be. Look up low for more information. Adjective. 1. To move or cause to move from one position to another that is not as high. The soldiers will lower the flag at dusk. I lowered my arm when the teacher called my name. 2. To make or become less; lessen. The store lowered its prices during the sale. 3. To make soft or less loud. Lower your voice. Verb. low er (l r) adjective; verb, lowered, lowering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lower pronunciation udPronouce Lf105 udSndDir lower case Letters that are not capitals. The letters a, b, c, and d are printed in lower case. lower case low tide The tide when the level of the ocean or a lake is at its lowest. low tide loyal udSndDir udPronouce Lm130 Having or showing strong and lasting affection and support for someone or something. The old friends were loyal to each other. The loyal soldiers refused to betray their country. loy al (loi l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loyal pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud loyalty udSndDir udPronouce Lm131 Strong and lasting affection and support; allegiance. You showed your loyalty to your friends by helping them when they were in need. loy ty (loi ) noun, plural loyalties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loyalty pronunciation lubricate 1. To put oil or grease on the parts of a machine that move against each other so that the parts will move easily. The mechanic lubricated the car s wheels and axles. 2. To help the parts of a machine move easily. That oil lubricated the fan well. lu cate (l bri k ) verb, lubricated, lubricating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lubricate pronunciation bri k udPronouce Lm132 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce Lc112 1. What seems to happen to a person by chance. It was good playing and not luck that caused the team to win. Some of their problems were the result of bad luck. 2. Good fortune. Wish me luck! They had no luck in looking for the lost ring. luck (luk) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (luk) luckily By or with good fortune. Luckily, they found my missing wallet. luck ly (luk ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir luckily pronunciation udPronouce Lf106 udSndDir lucky udSndDir udPronouce Lm133 1. Having or bringing good luck. You were very lucky to win the prize. The child believed the rabbit s foot was lucky. 2. Happening as a result of good fortune; caused by good luck. That home run was just a lucky hit. luck y (luk ) adjective, luckier, luckiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lucky pronunciation To carry or drag with much trouble or effort. I didn t want to lug that heavy suitcase upstairs. lug (lug) verb, lugged, lugging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lug) udPronouce Lc113 udSndDir luggage The suitcases, trunks, and bags that a traveler takes along on a trip; baggage. lug gage (lug ij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir luggage pronunciation udPronouce Lf107 udSndDir loose-leaf udSndDir udPronouce Lm123 1. Holding or made to hold pages that have holes and are easily removed. I keep my book reports in a loose- leaf notebook. 2. Made to be put in and removed from a special notebook that has rings that open. Loose-leaf paper is available with two or three holes. loose-leaf (l ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loose-leaf pronunciation loosen 1. To make or become loose or looser. Loosen your necktie. I loosened my hold on the rope. 2. To set free or release. The dog had been loosened from its leash. loos en (l n) verb, loosened, loosening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loosen pronunciation udPronouce Lm124 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce Lc104 Things that have been stolen. The thieves hid their loot in a barn. Noun. To steal valuable things from; plunder. The enemy soldiers looted the town. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is lute. loot (l t) noun; verb, looted, looting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation lopsided Larger or heavier on one side than on the other; leaning more to one side than to the other. The dog s uneven ears gave it a lopsided appearance. lop ed (lop did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lopsided pronunciation did)E udPronouce udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Lf100 1. A person who has power over others or is of noble rank. In the Middle Ages, a lord was a powerful man who lived in a castle and had many people under his rule. 2. Lord. In Great Britain, a title for a man of noble rank. 3. Lord. a. God. b. Jesus. lord (l rd) noun, plural lords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word lord comes from an Old English word that meant keeper of the loaf. The lady of the house made the bread, and the lord kept the bread and distributed it to the other members of the household. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE 1. To have no longer; be without. I lost my pencil. We don t want to lose your friendship. The roof lost some of its shingles in the storm. 2. To fail to keep. Do you lose your temper easily? Those acrobats never lose their balance. 3. To fail to win. The team lost the game. 4. To fail to use; waste. The travelers will lose time if the bus breaks down. lose (l z) verb, lost, losing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Lc105 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce Lc106 1. The act of losing something or the condition of being lost. The loss of the game was a disappointment to the team. m worried about the loss of my wallet. 2. Something that has been lost. The owner suffered great losses in the fire in the store. 3. The suffering or damage that is caused by losing something. We had a strong feeling of loss when our neighbors moved. at a loss. Puzzled; confused. Their sudden departure left me at a loss. loss (l s) noun, plural losses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom at a loss. Puzzled; confused. Their sudden departure left me at a loss. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Lc107 Past tense and past participle of lose. I lost my gloves. The team has lost the game. Look up lose for more information. Verb. 1. That cannot be found; missing. The child looked for the lost toy. 2. No longer possessed. They thought sadly about their lost fortune. 3. Not knowing where one is or the way to go. The lost driver asked the police officer for directions. That dog looks lost to me. 4. Not won or able to be won. The team played well, but the game was lost. 5. Not used; wasted. They drove all night to try to make up for lost time. 6. Ruined; destroyed. Many lives were lost in the fire. Adjective. lost in. So busy with or interested in something that one is not aware of other things. I was lost in thought and didn t hear your question. lost (l st) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom lost in. So busy with or interested in something that one is not aware of other things. I was lost in thought and didn t hear your question. pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce Lc108 1. A great amount. There are a lot of cars on this road. This horse eats lots of hay. 2. A number or group of persons or things. This is a poor lot of vegetables. 3. A piece of land. We play baseball on an empty lot. 4. A bit of paper, wood, straw, or other material used to decide something by chance. The children drew lots to decide who would be first at bat in the game. 5. Fate or fortune in life. It was the hermit s lot to live alone. a lot. By a great amount or to a great degree; much. I don t want to be a lot taller than I am now. lot (lot) noun, plural lots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom a lot. By a great amount or to a great degree; much. I don t want to be a lot taller than I am now. pronunciation (lot) d :PHYSSIZE There are a lot of pumpkins in the field. lotion udSndDir udPronouce Lm125 A special liquid that is used on the skin. A lotion heals, soothes, softens, or cleans the skin. lo tion (l n) noun, plural lotions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lotion+ pronunciation lotus udSndDir udPronouce Lm126 A plant with large pink, white, or yellow flowers. The roots of the lotus grow under water, and the leaves and flowers grow above water. lo tus (l s) noun, plural lotuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lotus pronunciation s)atio 1. Having a strong sound; not quiet. The jet plane made a loud noise. 2. Too bright; gaudy. Do you really want to wear that loud tie? Adjective. In a loud way. We hear you loud and clear. Adverb. loud (loud) adjective, louder, loudest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (loud) udPronouce Lc109 udSndDir loudspeaker udSndDir udPronouce Lm127 A device that can change electrical signals into sounds and make the sounds louder. Loudspeakers are used in radios and phonographs. loud speak er (loud r) noun, plural loudspeakers.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loudspeaker pronunciation (loud Louisiana enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Lm128 A state in the southern United States. Its capital is Baton Rouge. Lou or l ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Louisiana pronunciation or l word history Word History A French explorer named the Mississippi Valley Louisiana after King Louis XIV of France. When the land was divided into states, Louisiana became the name of one of the states. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE lounge udSndDir udPronouce Lf101 To stand, sit, or lie down in a comfortable or lazy way. Don t lounge on the sofa for the entire afternoon. Verb. 1. A place where a person may lounge. The hotel has a lounge where guests may relax. 2. A long seat for more than one person that has a back and arms; sofa; couch. Noun. lounge (lounj) verb, lounged, lounging; noun, plural lounges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loungeW pronunciation (lounj) louse udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce Lf102 A tiny insect without wings. It lives on people and animals by biting them and sucking their blood. Lice can spread some diseases. louse (lous) noun, plural lice. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir louse pronunciation (lous) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste lonesome udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Lm119 1. Unhappy from being alone. Were you lonesome when your best friend was away at camp? 2. Not often visited or used by people; deserted. We drove along the dark, lonesome road. lone some (l m) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lonesome pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of or having great length; not short. It s a long way from our school to the lake. There was a long wait before the movie started. 2. Having or lasting for a certain length. The room is ten feet long. The program was an hour long. 3. Taking more time to pronounce. The in the word is a long vowel. Adjective. 1. For a long time. Our guests did not stay long. 2. Throughout the length of. It snowed all morning long. 3. At a time in the far past. That castle was built long ago. Adverb. A long time. They should return before long. Noun. long (l ng) adjective, longer, longest; adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ng)UP To want very much; yearn. I longed to see my old friends again. long (l ng) verb, longed, longing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir long-distance udSndDir udPronouce Lm120 1. Covering or capable of covering a long distance. These trucks are long-distance carriers. 2. Connecting distant locations. We made a long-distance call to our grandparents on their anniversary. Adjective. By means of a long-distance connection. I called my friend long-distance. Adverb. long-dis tance (l ns) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir long-distance pronunciation longhand udSndDir udPronouce Writing that is done by hand. When you write in longhand, you write the words out in full. long hand (l ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir longhand pronunciation longhorn udSndDir udPronouce Lm121 A breed of cattle with very long horns. Longhorns were once common in the southwestern United States. long horn (l ) noun, plural longhorns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir longhorn+ pronunciation :PHYSSIZE longing udSndDir udPronouce A feeling of strong desire; yearning. The children have a longing to visit the zoo. Noun. Feeling or showing a strong desire. The hungry child cast longing glances at the food. Adjective. long ing (l ing) noun, plural longings; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir longing pronunciation longitude udSndDir udPronouce Lm122 Distance that is measured on the earth s surface east and west of an imaginary line passing through the town of Greenwich, England. On a map or globe, lines of longitude are drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole. Longitude is expressed in degrees. lon tude (l or l ) noun, plural longitudes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir longitude pronunciation or l :PHYSSIZE lines of longitude udSndDir udPronouce 1. To use one s eyes; see. I looked at my friend s stamp collection. Look carefully before you cross the street. 2. To turn one s eyes or attention. Look at the camera and smile! 3. To make a search or examination. I looked through the magazine to find the article on fishing. 4. To appear; seem. You look tired. 5. To face in a certain direction or have a certain view. These windows look north. Verb. 1. The act of looking; a glance or inspection. Take a look at this new bicycle. Don t buy the car if you haven t had a good look at it. 2. Appearance. The guest had a cheerful look. The new car has a shiny look. 3. looks. The outward appearance. I don t like the looks of those clouds. Noun. to look after. To take care of. I looked after the neighbor s dog for a week. to look down on. To have a feeling of dislike for and of being better than. Don t look down on people who are different from you. to look forward to. To wait for eagerly. We look forward to our vacation. to look into. To ask questions about, examine, or search for. The police looked into the reason for the accident. to look up. 1. To search for and find. The librarian looked up the date of the battle in an encyclopedia. 2. To locate and visit. When I got to the city, I looked up an old friend. 3. To get better; improve. Business is looking up. to look up to. To respect. People in the United States look up to the Supreme Court. look (l k) verb, looked, looking; noun, plural looks.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir looka idiom to look after. To take care of. I looked after the neighbor s dog for a week. to look down on. To have a feeling of dislike for and of being better than. Don t look down on people who are different from you. to look forward to. To wait for eagerly. We look forward to our vacation. to look into. To ask questions about, examine, or search for. The police looked into the reason for the accident. to look up. 1. To search for and find. The librarian looked up the date of the battle in an encyclopedia. 2. To locate and visit. When I got to the city, I looked up an old friend. 3. To get better; improve. Business is looking up. to look up to. To respect. People in the United States look up to the Supreme Court. pronunciation looking glass A surface made with glass that reflects light; mirror. looking glass lookout udSndDir udPronouce 1. A careful watch for someone or something. When crossing the street, be on the lookout for cars. 2. A person who keeps a careful watch. The lookout in the tower warned the town when enemy soldiers appeared. 3. A place from which to keep a careful watch. The high tower of the castle served as a lookout. look out (l ) noun, plural lookouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lookout pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Lc100 A machine or frame for weaving thread into cloth. loom (l m) noun, plural looms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE To appear as large and dangerous or full of trouble. A ship loomed in the fog. The most important test for the new airplane still loomed ahead. loom (l m) verb, loomed, looming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Lc101 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce Lc102 A water bird with short legs and webbed feet that dives and swims in the water for fish. The loon has a loud, laughing call. loon (l n) noun, plural loons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loon! pronunciation :PHYSSIZE ~ ng v udSndDir udPronouce Lc103 1. The rounded shape formed by the part of a string, wire, or rope that crosses itself. 2. Anything like a loop. The curly ribbon on the package had many loops. The belt goes through the loops of the pants. 3. A series of commands for a computer that is repeated until the computer is instructed to stop. Noun. To make a loop or loops in something; form a loop or loops. You loop the laces when you tie your shoes. As the dog ran, the chain looped around the tree. Verb. loop (l p) noun, plural loops; verb, looped, looping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loopC pronunciation loose 1. Not fastened or attached firmly. A page was loose in the book. A loose wire caused the radio to stop playing. 2. Free. The canary is loose in the house. 3. Not tight. My friend wears a loose jacket. 4. Not tied or joined together. I carry loose keys in my pocket. 5. Not in a package or container. We bought some loose carrots at the store. 6. Not packed or pressed tightly together. The workers put loose gravel on the driveway. The tablecloth has a loose weave. Adjective. 1. To set free; let go. We loosed the dog in the field. 2. To make or become less tight; loosen or unfasten. You loosed the knot. Verb. loose (l s) adjective, looser, loosest; verb, loosed, loosing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loose pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lodge udSndDir udPronouce Lm114 1. A small house, cottage, or cabin. The hunters stayed at a lodge in the mountains. 2. A branch of a club or other organization. Noun. 1. To live in a place for a while. People lodged in the school during the flood. 2. To provide with a place to live for a while; rent rooms to. That couple lodges tourists in their home. 3. To become stuck or fixed in a place. A pebble lodged in my shoe and made walking very uncomfortable. 4. To bring to someone in authority. We lodged a complaint with the owner of the building about our noisy neighbors. Verb. lodge (loj) noun, plural lodges; verb, lodged, lodging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lodge pronunciation (loj) lodger udSndDir udPronouce A person who rents a room or rooms in someone else s home. lodg er (loj r) noun, plural lodgers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lodger pronunciation lodging udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place to live in for a while. The family wanted lodging for the weekend. 2. lodgings. A rented room or rooms in someone else s home. lodg ing (loj ing) noun, plural lodgings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lodging pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The upper floor, room, or space in a building. Lofts in office buildings are used as work or storage areas. Lofts in stables and barns are used for storing hay. 2. An upper floor or balcony in a large hall or church. The choir sang in the choir loft. 3. A large, open room in a building. The owner of the building divided the loft into three apartments. loft (l ft) noun, plural lofts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loftM pronunciation ft)erb. lofty 1. Very high; towering. We saw many lofty skyscrapers in the city. The hikers climbed to the lofty mountain peak. 2. High and noble. Many knights of olden times believed in lofty ideals. 3. Too proud; haughty. A lofty manner can offend people. loft ) adjective, loftier, loftiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lofty pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of a tree cut with the bark still on. The pioneer family used logs to build a cabin. 2. The record of the voyage of a ship or the flight of an airplane. The captain of the ship kept a log. Noun. 1. To cut down trees in a forest and shape them into logs. 2. To make a record of a ship s voyage in a log. Verb. Made of logs. The hunters slept in a log cabin. Adjective. log (l g or log) noun, plural logs; verb, logged, logging; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation g or log) loganberry udSndDir udPronouce Lm115 The reddish purple fruit of a thorny shrub. It has a sharp taste. lo ry (l n ber ) noun, plural loganberries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loganberry+ pronunciation n ber :PHYSSIZE logger udSndDir udPronouce Lm116 A person who logs trees; lumberjack. log ger (l r or log r) noun, plural loggers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir logger pronunciation r or log logic udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce 1. Sound reasoning. There is much logic in your argument. 2. Any method of reasoning. I don t understand the logic behind planting flowers in winter. 3. The study of the rules for reasoning and for proving things by reasoning. log ic (loj ik) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir logic pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt logical udSndDir udPronouce Lm117 1. Having to do with or done by sound reasoning. The dealer gave a logical explanation for how the gears on my bicycle work. 2. Capable of reasoning correctly. You have a logical mind. 3. Naturally to be expected. It is logical that if you make fun of them, you will hurt their feelings. log cal (loj l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir logical pronunciation A computer language that is very easy to learn. LOGO can be used to draw pictures. LOGO (l ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of a person or animal between the ribs and hip on each side of the body. 2. A cut of meat from this part of an animal. loin (loin) noun, plural loins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loinW pronunciation (loin)ug ( loiter 1. To stand around; be idle. A group of students loitered in the hall. 2. To move slowly. I loitered on my way to the dentist. loi ter (loi r) verb, loitered, loitering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loiter pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lollipop udSndDir udPronouce Lm118 A piece of hard candy on the end of a stick. lol pop (lol ) noun, plural lollipops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lollipop pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Away from others; alone; solitary. A lone star twinkled in the early evening sky. 2. Only; sole. The pilot was the lone survivor of the airplane crash. Another word that sounds like this is loan. lone (l n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation lonely 1. Unhappy from being alone. The student felt lonely at the new school. 2. Away from others; alone. A lonely house stood by itself on the hill. 3. Not often visited or used by people; deserted. We were the only people on the lonely beach. lone ly (l ) adjective, lonelier, loneliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lonely pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion lobster udSndDir udPronouce Lm105 A saltwater animal that has a hard shell and five pairs of legs. The front pair of legs ends in large claws. Lobsters are crustaceans and are eaten as food. lob ster (lob r) noun, plural lobsters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lobster pronunciation :PHYSSIZE local udSndDir udPronouce Lm106 1. Having to do with a particular place. We went to the local library. My neighbor writes for the local newspaper. 2. Stopping at all or most of the stops along a route; not an express. We rode the local train. 3. Having to do with or affecting only a part of the body. The dentist gave the patient a local anesthetic. Adjective. A train, bus, or subway that stops at all or most of the stops along its route. Noun. lo cal (l l) adjective; noun, plural locals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir local pronunciation locality udSndDir udPronouce A place and the area around it. You ll like the camp s locality because it is on a lake. lo ty (l ) noun, plural localities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir localityG pronunciation locate 1. To find the place or position of. He could not locate his lost book. She located Kansas on the map. 2. To put or settle in a particular place. The baker located the bakery in the new shopping center. The family left the large city to locate in a small town. lo cate (l t) verb, located, locating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir locate pronunciation udPronouce Lm107 udSndDir location udSndDir udPronouce Lm108 1. The place where something is located; site. Where is the location of your school? Their new house is in a beautiful location on top of a hill. 2. The act of locating. Your location of the North Pole on the map was correct. lo tion (l n) noun, plural locations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir location pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. A fastener for a door, window, chest, or other thing. Many locks can be opened with a key or combination. 2. A part of a canal or other waterway through which water can be pumped in or out to raise or lower ships. Ships use a lock to pass from one body of water to another that is at a different level. Noun. 1. To fasten with a lock. Be sure to lock the front door. 2. To shut in or out of a place. The owner of the store locked the money in a metal box. We were locked out of the house. 3. To join or hold firmly. The two cars locked bumpers in the accident. Verb. lock (lok) noun, plural locks; verb, locked, locking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lok) :PHYSSIZE locks in a canal udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of hair, cotton, or wool. 2. locks. The hair on a person s head. The child s locks were soft and curly. lock (lok) noun, plural locks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lok) locker udSndDir udPronouce A small closet, cabinet, or chest that can be locked. At school, we have metal lockers to keep our coats, books, and other belongings in. lock er (lok r) noun, plural lockers.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lockerS pronunciation locket udSndDir udPronouce Lm109 A small case for holding a picture of someone. It is often worn on a chain around the neck. lock et (lok it) noun, plural lockets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir locket1 pronunciation lockjaw A disease caused by germs that enter the body through a wound. One of the first signs of this disease is tight muscles in the jaw. This disease is also called tetanus. Look up tetanus for more information. lock jaw (lok ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lockjaw pronunciation udPronouce Lm110 udSndDir locksmith udSndDir udPronouce A person who makes or fixes locks and keys. We had to call a locksmith when we locked ourselves out of the house. lock smith (lok smith ) noun, plural locksmiths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir locksmith pronunciation smith locomotion The act or capability of moving from place to place. A powerful steam engine provided the locomotion of the freight train. lo tion (l n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir locomotion pronunciation udPronouce Lm111 udSndDir locomotive enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce An engine that moves on its own power. It is used to pull railroad cars. lo tive (l tiv) noun, plural locomotives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir locomotive pronunciation tiv)E word history Word History The word locomotive comes from two Latin words that mean place and moving. Locomotive first meant moving from place to place. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE locust udSndDir udPronouce Lm112 1. A type of large grasshopper that travels in huge swarms and destroys crops. 2. A tree that has small leaves and fragrant white, pink, or purple flowers. lo cust (l st) noun, plural locusts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir locust pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A deposit of a metal in the earth. The prospectors discovered and mined a lode of silver. Another word that sounds like this is load. lode (l d) noun, plural lodes.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lodeg pronunciation lodestone udSndDir udPronouce Lm113 A stone containing iron that acts as a magnet. lode stone (l ) noun, plural lodestones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lodestone pronunciation lives Plural of life. The firefighters saved many lives during the fire. Look up life for more information. lives (l vz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lives pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir livestock Animals raised on a farm or ranch for profit. Cows, horses, sheep, and pigs are livestock. We enjoy seeing the livestock when we go to the county fair. live stock (l ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir livestock pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir livid 1. Having a pale, usually bluish, color. Your face was livid with anger. 2. Changed in color because of a bruise. I had a livid mark on my arm where the ball had hit me. liv id (liv id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir livid pronunciation udPronouce Lm100 udSndDir living udSndDir udPronouce Lm101 1. Having life; alive. All animals are living creatures. We read a book on famous living artists. 2. Of or for life. Living conditions in the town were bad after the flood. 3. Still active or in use. Russian is a living language. Adjective. 1. The condition or fact of being alive. I enjoy living by the sea. 2. A means of maintaining the condition of being alive; livelihood. My cousin earns a living as a firefighter. 3. A way of life. The athlete believed in healthy living. Noun. liv ing (liv ing) adjective; noun, plural livings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir living pronunciation living room A room in a home for the general use of the family or for entertaining guests. living room lizard udSndDir udPronouce Lm102 An animal with a scaly body, four legs, and a long tail. Lizards are reptiles and are related to snakes and alligators. liz ard (liz rd) noun, plural lizards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lizard5 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE llama udSndDir udPronouce A shaggy animal that belongs to the camel family. Llamas live in the mountains of South America. They are used for carrying heavy loads. lla ma (l ) noun, plural llamas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir llama pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something carried. The wagon has a load of hay. 2. The amount or number that can be carried. Just one load of bricks will be enough to build the patio. 3. Something that burdens the mind or heart. Finishing my book report a day before it was due took a load off my mind. Noun. 1. To put a load in or on something. I loaded the box with old clothes. The workers loaded the rocks onto the truck. 2. To put something needed into a device. The photographer loaded the camera with film. Our teacher will show us how to load the program into the computer. 3. To put a charge of gunpowder or ammunition into a gun. The hunter loaded the rifle. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is lode. load (l d) noun, plural loads; verb, loaded, loading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Bread baked in one piece. 2. Any mass of food in the shape of a loaf of bread. We had a meat loaf for dinner. loaf (l f) noun, plural loaves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation To spend time doing little or nothing. I sometimes loaf when I m on vacation. loaf (l f) verb, loafed, loafing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of lending something. Thank you for the loan of your pencil during the test. 2. Something that is lent. Our neighbor received a loan of five thousand dollars from the bank. Noun. To lend. Please loan me your bicycle for tomorrow. I loaned my friend a dollar. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is lone. loan (l n) noun, plural loans; verb, loaned, loaning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation loathe udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce To dislike strongly; to feel disgust toward. I loathe small animals that crawl, but my cousin finds them interesting. loathe (l ) verb, loathed, loathing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loathes pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor loathsome udSndDir udPronouce Lm103 Extremely disgusting or hateful. The loathsome monster in the movie had five red eyes and slimy skin. loath some (l m) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loathsome pronunciation loaves udSndDir udPronouce Plural of loaf . The loaves of bread were delivered by the bakery. Look up loaf for more information. loaves (l vz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir loaves3 pronunciation lobby udSndDir udSndEffect lobby.wav udPronouce Lm104 1. A hall or room at the entrance to a building. The movie theater had a large lobby. 2. A person or group that tries to convince legislators to vote in a certain way. Noun. To try to convince legislators to vote in a certain way. A group of citizens lobbied against the bill to build a new highway. Verb. lob by (lob ) noun, plural lobbies; verb, lobbied, lobbying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lobby pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE A past tense and a past participle of light . Have you lit the fire yet? Look up light for more information. lit (lit) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lit) udPronouce udSndDir liter udSndDir udPronouce A unit of measurement in the metric system. A liter is a little larger than a quart of liquid. li ter (l r) noun, plural liters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liter pronunciation literacy The ability to read and write. Literacy is essential in the modern world. lit cy (lit ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir literacy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir literally 1. Considering each word; word for word. The class translated the story from Spanish into English literally. 2. Really; actually. The village was literally destroyed by the earthquake. lit ly (lit ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir literally pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir literate Able to read and write. lit ate (lit r it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir literate pronunciation r it) udPronouce udSndDir literature udSndDir udPronouce 1. Writing that has lasting value. Literature includes plays, poems, and novels. My cousin studies American literature in college. 2. Printed matter of any kind. Some literature came with the new dryer. lit ture (lit r or lit ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir literature- pronunciation r or lit litmus paper A paper soaked in a dye and used in chemistry experiments. Red litmus paper turns blue in a base solution, and blue litmus paper turns red in an acid solution. lit mus paper (lit SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir litmus paper pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir litter enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. Bits or scraps of paper or other rubbish; mess. Broken bottles and other litter filled the empty lot. 2. A group of young animals born at one time to the same mother. Our cat gave birth to a litter of five kittens. 3. A stretcher for carrying a sick or injured person. Noun. To scatter or leave bits of rubbish around; make dirty with litter. Verb. lit ter (lit r) noun, plural litters; verb, littered, littering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir litter pronunciation a litter of puppies on a bedd :PHYSSIZE little 1. Small in size or amount. A pebble is a little stone. Give the plant a little water. 2. Short in time or distance. We will be home in a little while. Adjective. Not much; slightly. Snow is little seen in warm, dry places. Adverb. 1. A small amount. I ate only a little because I wasn t hungry. 2. A short time or distance. Step back a little so that I can get by you. Noun. lit tle (lit l) adjective, less or lesser or littler, least or littlest; adverb, less, least; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir little pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Little Dipper A group of seven stars in the northern sky. They form the outline of a dipper. The star at the end of the Little Dipper s handle is called the North Star. Little Dipper 1. To be alive; have life. That ruler lived during the Middle Ages. 2. To stay alive. Most fish cannot live out of water. 3. To support oneself. That family lives on a small income. 4. To feed. Some birds live on bugs and worms. 5. To make one s home. We live on the east side of town. This kind of spider lives in the desert. live (liv) verb, lived, living. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (liv) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having life; living. The hunter brought back a live elephant to the zoo. 2. Burning. Be careful because there are still live coals in the fireplace. 3. Carrying an electric current. After the thunderstorm, we had to be careful of live wires that were blown down across the road. 4. Seen while actually happening; not taped. We saw a live television show. 5. Containing an explosive; capable of exploding. The police discovered a live bomb in the suitcase. live (l v) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation livelihood udSndDir udPronouce The means of staying alive or supporting life. A journalist earns a livelihood by writing articles for newspapers or magazines. live hood (l ) noun, plural livelihoods.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir livelihood pronunciation lively udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. Full of life or energy; gay or cheerful. The lively kitten played with the ball of string. The band played a lively tune. 2. Bright and strong. The colors of the clown s costume were very lively. Adjective. In a lively manner; with vigor. The horses stepped lively. Adverb. live ly (l ) adjective, livelier, liveliest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lively pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia liver udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large, reddish brown organ in the body. The liver cleans the blood, stores fats and sugars, and makes bile. 2. The liver of certain animals when used as food. liv er (liv r) noun, plural livers.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liver pronunciation livery udSndDir udPronouce 1. A uniform worn by servants or the members of a profession. The livery of the cook included a white hat and apron. 2. A stable where horses are cared for and rented out. liv y (liv ) noun, plural liveries.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir livery pronunciation lining udSndDir udPronouce The layer or coating that covers the inside of something. The fur lining of the jacket made it very warm. lin ing (l ning) noun, plural linings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lining5 pronunciation ning) udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the rings or loops of a chain. 2. Anything that joins or connects. That museum provides a link to our country s history. 3. Something that looks like a link in a chain, such as links of sausage. Noun. To join or be joined; connect. We linked arms to form a circle. Verb. link (lingk) noun, plural links; verb, linked, linking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir linkg pronunciation (lingk) linking verb A verb that links a subject with a predicate noun or a predicate adjective. A linking verb does not express action. In the sentence The movie was a thrilling mystery, is a linking verb. linking verb buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udEmotion mylist linoleum udSndDir udPronouce A floor covering that is made with a hardened mixture of linseed oil and finely ground cork or wood put on a canvas back. It is nailed or glued in place. li um (li n m) noun, plural linoleums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir linoleum pronunciation (li n linseed oil An oil from the seed of certain flax plants, used to make paints, varnish, ink, patent leather, and linoleum. lin seed oil (lin SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir linseed oil pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir A large, strong animal of the cat family. The lion lives mainly in Africa and southern Asia. It has a yellowish brown coat of short, coarse hair. The male has long, shaggy hair around its neck, head, and shoulders. li on (l n) noun, plural lions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir lioness A female lion. li ess (l nis) noun, plural lionesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lioness pronunciation nis) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect lioness.wav udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Either of the two soft flaps of flesh that form the opening to the mouth. 2. The edge or rim of an opening. I chipped the lip of the pitcher. lip (lip) noun, plural lips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lip) lipstick udSndDir udPronouce A stick of oily material used as a cosmetic for coloring the lips. lip stick (lip ) noun, plural lipsticks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lipstick pronunciation liquid udSndDir udPronouce A form of matter that is not a solid or a gas. A liquid can flow easily. It can take on the shape of any container into which it is poured. Water, milk, and ink are liquids. Noun. In the form of a liquid; not solid or gaseous. The nurse gave me the liquid medicine with a spoon. Adjective. liq uid (lik wid) noun, plural liquids; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liquid3 pronunciation liquor udSndDir udPronouce A kind of alcoholic drink. Whiskey and gin are liquors. liq uor (lik r) noun, plural liquors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liquor pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A unit of money in Italy. li ra (l ) noun, plural lire (l SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A way of speaking in which a person says the sound of s as the sound of th in thing and the sound of z as the sound of th in them. Noun. To speak with a lisp. Verb. lisp (lisp) noun, plural lisps; verb, lisped, lisping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lisp) udSndDir udPronouce A series of names, numbers, or other things. Make a list of the groceries we need to buy. Noun. To make a list of or enter in a list. The teacher listed the students in the class. Is your name listed in the telephone book? Verb. list (list) noun, plural lists; verb, listed, listing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (list) udSndDir udPronouce A leaning to one side. The list of the sailboat was caused by the strong wind. Noun. To lean to one side; tilt. The ship listed sharply in the bad storm. Verb. list (list) noun, plural lists; verb, listed, listing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (list) listen To try to hear; pay attention in order to hear. Listen for the sound of the school bus. lis ten (lis n) verb, listened, listening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir listen pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lima bean A flat, pale green bean that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable. li ma bean (l SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lima bean pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce 1. A part of a body used in moving or grasping. Arms, legs, wings, and flippers are limbs. 2. One of the large branches of a tree. We hung a swing from a limb of the old tree. limb (lim) noun, plural limbs.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir limby pronunciation (lim) A white substance like powder that is made up of calcium and oxygen. Lime is found in seashells or is made by burning limestone. Lime is used in making plaster and cement and as a fertilizer. lime (l m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A small, yellowish green citrus fruit. The lime has an oval or round shape, a thin rind, and a juicy pulp. It grows on a thorny evergreen tree. lime (l m) noun, plural limes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE limerick enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A funny poem five lines long. An example of a limerick is: There once was a man named Paul Who went to a masquerade ball. He decided to risk it And go as a biscuit But a dog ate him up in the hall. lim ick (lim r ik) noun, plural limericks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir limerick] pronunciation r ik) word history Word History The word limerick comes from the name of a place in Ireland. It was the custom at parties to take turns making up funny poems. At the end of a poem, everyone would sing, Will you come up to Limerick? This may be how these funny poems got their name. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE limestone A hard rock used for building and for making lime. Most limestone is light gray. lime stone (l ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir limestone pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir limit udSndDir udPronouce The point at which something ends or must end. Stay inside the limits of the park. That car was going faster than the speed limit. Noun. To keep within a bound or bounds; restrict. I have to limit my spending because I m trying to save money. Verb. lim it (lim it) noun, plural limits; verb, limited, limiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir limit pronunciation it)rd udSndDir udPronouce To walk unevenly or with difficulty. The dog is limping because it hurt its leg. Verb. A lame or uneven walk. An accident on the court caused the basketball player s limp. Noun. limp (limp) verb, limped, limping; noun, plural limps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (limp) Not stiff or firm. After three days of heat, the flowers became limp and died. limp (limp) adjective, limper, limpest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (limp) udPronouce udSndDir Lincoln s Birthday A holiday on February 12 observed in some states to celebrate Abraham Lincoln s birthday. This holiday is observed by many states on Presidents Day. Look up Presidents Day for more information. Lin s Birthday (ling nz). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Lincoln s Birthday pronunciation (ling udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long, thin mark or stroke. White lines divide the lanes of the highway. 2. Anything like a line. Your forehead is full of lines from frowning. 3. A limit or boundary; edge. That row of trees marks the line of our property. 4. A number of persons or things arranged one after the other; row. We waited in a long line outside the movie theater. 5. A row of words or letters on a page. The journalist wrote a column of thirty lines for the newspaper. 6. A short letter, note, or verse. While you re at camp, don t forget to drop us a line once in a while. 7. lines. The words spoken by a person in a play. I was so nervous in front of the large audience that I forgot my lines. 8. A kind of goods. That store is selling a new line of bicycles. 9. A system of transportation in which vehicles travel over a route on a regular schedule. The bus line runs buses on most of the main streets of the city. 10. A cord, rope, wire, or cable that is used for a special purpose. We hung the wash on the line to dry. I telephoned you, but your line was busy. 11. A pipe that carries a fluid from one place to another. The water line broke, and our neighborhood was without water for three days. Noun. 1. To mark or cover with lines. I always line blank paper before I write on it. 2. To form a line along. Trees lined the edge of the road. Verb. in line. 1. In a line or row. We waited in line for tickets. 2. In agreement. Most of your ideas are in line with mine. to line up. 1. To form or cause to form a line. The workers lined up to get their pay. The teacher lined the students up according to their height. 2. To obtain or gather. The mayor is trying to line up supporters for the new tax law. line (l n) noun, plural lines; verb, lined, lining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom in line. 1. In a line or row. We waited in line for tickets. 2. In agreement. Most of your ideas are in line with mine. to line up. 1. To form or cause to form a line. The workers lined up to get their pay. The teacher lined the students up according to their height. 2. To obtain or gather. The mayor is trying to line up supporters for the new tax law. pronunciation 1. To cover the inside of. The tailor lined the wool suit with silk. 2. To be used as a lining or covering for. Paintings lined the walls of the museum. line (l n) verb, lined, lining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir linear Having to do with length. Feet, miles, centimeters, and inches are linear measurements. lin ar (lin r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir linear pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir linen udSndDir udPronouce 1. A cloth woven from fibers of flax. 2. linens. Household things made of linen or a similar cloth. Sheets, tablecloths, towels, and napkins are linens. Noun. Made of linen. Adjective. lin en (lin n) noun, plural linens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir linen pronunciation liner udSndDir udPronouce A ship or airplane that belongs to a transportation line. lin er (l r) noun, plural liners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liner pronunciation linger To stay on as if not wanting to leave; move slowly. The fans lingered outside the stadium to see the players on the team. lin ger (ling r) verb, lingered, lingering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir linger pronunciation (ling udPronouce udSndDir lightning A flash of light in the sky. It is caused by electricity moving between clouds or between a cloud and the ground. Lightning struck our house during the storm. light ning (l ning) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce lightning pronunciation ning){ SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udSndEffect lightnin.wav udSndDir udEmotion shocked lightning bug A small beetle that gives off flashes of light as a signal to a mate; firefly. lightning bug light pen An instrument that is shaped like a pen and is used to draw or change images on a computer screen or to give commands to the computer. light pen light-year udSndDir udPronouce The distance that light travels through space in one year. Since light moves at a speed of about 186,000 miles per second, it travels about 5,880,000 miles in one year. If a star is 30 light-years away, it takes 30 years for its light to reach the earth. light-year (l ) noun, plural light-years. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir light-year pronunciation likable Easy to like; agreeable; pleasant. It s hard to argue with someone who is so likable. This word is also spelled likeable. lik ble or like ble (li l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir likable pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir -like A suffix that means similar to; like. Lifelike means like life. -like udSndDir udPronouce 1. Almost the same as; similar to. Your bicycle is like mine. 2. In the same or a similar way as. I tried to crow like a rooster. 3. Such as. I do well in subjects like math and science. 4. Having the desire to; inclined to. Do you feel like watching television or playing a game? 5. Giving a promise or indication of; likely to. It looks like rain. Preposition. Similar or equal. The twins wore like outfits. The boss gave me a fifty-dollar bonus and a like amount to all the other workers. Adjective. 1. In the way that; as. This soup doesn t taste like it has enough salt. 2. As if; as though. It looks like it will snow today. Conjunction. like (l k) preposition; adjective; conjunction.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce To be fond of; enjoy. Do you like sports? Out of the litter, I like the brown puppy the most. I like swimming in the ocean. Verb. likes. The things a person enjoys or prefers. My cousin has strong likes and dislikes in clothes. Noun. like (l k) verb, liked, liking; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable likelihood udSndDir udPronouce The condition or quality of being expected. Is there any likelihood that it will rain tonight? In all likelihood, I will leave tomorrow. like hood (l ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir likelihood pronunciation likely 1. Seeming to be true; probable. The damp weather is the likely cause of this year s poor strawberry crop. 2. To be expected. The weather announcer says it is likely to rain tomorrow. We are likely to finish painting the fence by sundown. 3. Right for the time or purpose; suitable. That student has many good ideas and is a likely candidate for school president. Adjective. Almost certainly, probably. Judging from the nice porch they built, they re most likely good carpenters. Adverb. like ly (l ) adjective, likelier, likeliest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir likely pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir likeness udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition of looking alike; resemblance. The girl s likeness to her mother was very strong. 2. A portrait. A one-dollar bill has a likeness of George Washington on it. like ness (l nis) noun, plural likenesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir likeness pronunciation likewise 1. In a like way; similarly. Watch what the swimming teacher does and then do likewise. 2. Also. The class president is a fine athlete and a good student likewise. like wise (l ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir likewise pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir liking udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce A feeling of being fond or preferring. I have a liking for folk music. lik ing (l king) noun, plural likings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liking3 pronunciation king) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable lilac udSndDir udPronouce 1. A shrub that has clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers. Some lilacs have flowers that smell very sweet. 2. A pale, pinkish purple color. Noun. Having a pale, pinkish purple color. Adjective. li lac (l k) noun, plural lilacs; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lilac pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large, showy flower that is shaped like a trumpet. The lily grows from a bulb. 2. Any plant like a lily. A water lily grows in the water. lil y (lil ) noun, plural lilies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lilyU pronunciation lily of the valley A plant that grows from a bulb and has tiny flowers growing down one side of its stem. The flowers smell very sweet and are shaped like bells. lily of the valley :PHYSSIZE lifelike Like something that is alive or real. The doll was so lifelike that for a moment we thought it was a real baby. life like (l ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lifelike pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lifelong Lasting or continuing through a person s life. The children became lifelong friends. life long (l ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lifelong pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir life preserver udSndDir udPronouce A device used to keep a person floating in water. A life preserver can be a belt, a vest, or a ring. It is filled with air or made with a material that floats. I wear a life preserver whenever I go sailing. life pre ver (pri z SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir life preserver pronunciation (pri z :PHYSSIZE girl wearing life preserver lifesaving udSndDir udPronouce The skill or method of saving a person s life. Lifeguards and firefighters are trained in lifesaving. Noun. Used or made for saving a person s life. The fire engine carried lifesaving equipment. Adjective. life ving (l ving) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lifesaving pronunciation ving) life span The period of time that a person, animal, or plant is expected to live. life span lifetime udSndDir udPronouce The period of time that the life of a person or thing lasts. My grandparents have seen many changes in their lifetime. life time (l ) noun, plural lifetimes.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lifetimee pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To raise or be raised; pick up. I can t lift this heavy suitcase. The team s spirits lifted after their victory over the league champions. 2. To rise into the air. The jet lifted from the runway. 3. To rise or seem to rise and go; disappear. When the fog lifted, we had a beautiful, clear day. Verb. 1. The act of lifting. Give me a lift into the tree. 2. A free ride given to a person. Our neighbor gave us a lift into town. 3. A happy feeling. Your compliment about my new outfit gave me a lift. Noun. lift (lift) verb, lifted, lifting; noun, plural lifts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lift) lift-off udSndDir udPronouce The movement of a rocket or spacecraft as it rises from its launch pad. After the lift-off, the rocket went into orbit. lift-off (lift ) noun, plural lift-offs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lift-offI pronunciation (lift ligament udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A band of strong tissue. A ligament connects bones or holds an organ of the body in place. lig ment (lig nt) noun, plural ligaments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ligamentO pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist light udSndDir udPronouce 1. The form of energy that makes it possible for us to see. The sun gives off light. 2. Something that gives off light or brightness. Candles and lamps are lights. We could see the dim lights of the distant town. 3. Something used to set fire to something else. A flame and a spark are lights. Give me a light so I can start the logs burning. 4. The time of day when the sun first shines; daybreak. Because I deliver newspapers, I have to wake up before light. 5. Knowledge or information; understanding. The scientist s study shed new light on ways to prevent pollution. 6. Public knowledge. Some new clues to the mystery have come to light. 7. The way that someone thinks about something. The information caused us to see the problem in a new light. Noun. 1. To burn or cause to burn. Wet wood will not light easily. We will light candles if the electricity goes off. 2. To cause to give off light. When you light that lamp, it makes the whole room bright. 3. To give brightness to. One large bulb lights the long hallway. 4. To make or become bright or lively. Your face lighted up when you heard you had passed the test. 5. To show the way by means of a light or lights. Please light our way up these dark steps with your flashlight. Verb. 1. Bright; not dark. The room was light and airy. 2. Pale in color. I have a light complexion and sunburn easily. Adjective. light (l t) noun, plural lights; verb, lighted or lit, lighting; adjective, lighter, lightest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir light pronunciation light 1. Having little weight; not heavy. The empty box was light. 2. Not great in amount or force. A light rain fell. The leaves hardly moved in the light breeze. 3. Easy to do or bear; not hard. We did some light cleaning in the living room. 4. Moving easily; graceful; nimble. Good dancers are light on their feet. 5. Happy; cheerful. We whistled a light tune. 6. Entertaining; amusing; not serious. I read a good, light novel last week. 7. Few or slight; not serious. The army suffered light losses in the battle. light (l t) adjective, lighter, lightest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir light pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lighten To make or become brighter or lighter. The sky lightened after the thunderstorm ended. light en (l n) verb, lightened, lightening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lighten pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lighten 1. To make or become less heavy or harsh. You ll have to lighten that suitcase because no one can lift it. The teacher lightened the homework assignment. 2. To make or become more cheerful; ease. My spirits lightened when the test was over. light en (l n) verb, lightened, lightening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lighten pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lighthearted Not bothered by worries; cheerful; gay. The lighthearted child was always laughing. light heart ed (l tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lighthearted pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lighthouse udSndDir udPronouce A tower with a strong light on top. It is built near a dangerous place in the water to warn or guide ships. light house (l ) noun, plural lighthouses (l ziz). O SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lighthousee pronunciation :PHYSSIZE lighting The system or arrangement of lights in a room, building, or area. This room is too dark; we need better lighting. light ing (l ting) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lighting pronunciation ting) udPronouce udSndDir library udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. A collection of books, magazines, and newspapers. Many libraries also have records, films, and videotapes. My parents gave me some books for my library. 2. A room or building for such a collection. You can study in the school library. li ) noun, plural libraries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir library pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia Libya A country in northern Africa. Lib a (lib ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Libya pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce Plural of louse. The dog was scratching because it had lice. Look up louse for more information. lice (l s) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liceI pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste license udSndDir udPronouce A card, paper, or other object showing that a person has legal permission to do or have something. The police officer asked the drivers in the accident for their licenses. Noun. To give a license to or for. Doctors are licensed to practice medicine. Verb. li cense (l ns) noun, plural licenses; verb, licensed, licensing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir license pronunciation lichen udSndDir udPronouce A special organism that is made up of a kind of algae and a fungus. Lichens grow on tree trunks, rocks, or the ground. li chen (l n) noun, plural lichens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lichenA pronunciation n)tton udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move the tongue over something. I licked the envelope to seal it. 2. To eat or drink something by taking it up with the tongue. The dog licked the water. 3. To defeat. Our football team can lick their team. 4. To move over or touch lightly or quickly. The flames began to lick the tree above the burning shed. Verb. 1. A movement of the tongue over something. The cat gave the milk a lick. 2. Salt that animals can lick. The farmer put a block of salt in the pasture as a lick for the cows. 3. A small amount; bit. The lazy child wouldn t do a lick of work. Noun. lick (lik) verb, licked, licking; noun, plural licks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lik) licorice 1. A plant whose sweet-tasting root is used in medicine and candy. 2. A candy flavored with licorice. lic rice (lik r is or lik r ish) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir licorice pronunciation r is or lik r ish) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect lid.wav udPronouce 1. A movable cover. I lifted the lid off the garbage can. 2. Either of the upper or lower protective coverings of the eye; eyelid. lid (lid) noun, plural lids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lid) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce Something a person says that he or she knows is not true. You told a lie when you said you were at school today. Noun. To say something that is not true; tell a lie. Those two students lie so often that you never know when to believe them. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is lye. lie (l ) noun, plural lies; verb, lied, lying.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation )init 1. To put oneself in a flat position on a surface. I like to lie on the grass and watch the clouds. 2. To be or rest on something. The book lies on the table. 3. To stay in a certain place or condition. The treasure lies hidden at the bottom of the ocean. 4. To be located or placed. Mexico lies south of the United States. 5. To be found; exist. The problem with the car lies in the ignition. Another word that sounds like this is lye. lie (l ) verb, lay, lain, lying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation language note Language Note The verbs lie and lay, and their inflected forms, are easy to confuse. Remember that lay is followed by a noun or pronoun that is used as a direct object. Lie does not take a direct object. Here are the various inflected forms of lie and lay: Present lie lay Past lay laid Past Participle lain laidd LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing lieutenant udSndDir udPronouce An officer in the armed forces. In the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, a lieutenant is next below a captain in rank. The two ranks of lieutenant in the Army, Air Force, and Marines are second lieutenant and first lieutenant. In the United States Navy and Coast Guard, a lieutenant is next below a commander. The two ranks of lieutenant in the Navy and Coast Guard are lieutenant junior grade and lieutenant. lieu ant (l nt) noun, plural lieutenants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lieutenant pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The quality that makes it possible for things to grow and reproduce. Plants and animals have life. Rocks do not have life. 2. The fact of having this quality. Don t risk your life in a dangerous stunt. 3. A living being; person. Firefighters save many lives every year. 4. Living beings. There was no plant life in the cave. 5. The period from birth to death. My grandparents had long and happy lives. 6. The period during which something lasts or works. Poor driving can shorten the life of a car. 7. A way of living. Life in the city can be exciting. 8. A story of a person s life. I am reading the life of a great scientist. 9. Energy; spirit. You are always full of life. life (l f) noun, plural lives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lifeW pronunciation lifeboat udSndDir udPronouce A boat used for saving lives at sea or along the shore. A lifeboat is often carried on a larger ship. life boat (l ) noun, plural lifeboats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lifeboatE pronunciation life cycle The sequence of changes each living thing passes through during its life. The life cycle of animals includes birth, development, reproduction, growing old, and death. life cycle lifeguard udSndDir udPronouce A person who is hired to protect and help swimmers at a beach or pool. The lifeguard blew a whistle to warn the swimmers that they were too far from shore. life guard (l ) noun, plural lifeguards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lifeguard pronunciation lifeless Not having life. life less (l lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lifeless pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To allow; permit. Mom and Dad let me go to the party. Do you let your friends ride your bicycle? 2. To allow to pass or go. The hole in the roof lets in the rain. Open the cage and let the bird out. 3. To cause or make. I will let my parents know what I would like for my birthday. 4. To rent. Does your family let a cabin for the summer every year? to let down. To disappoint. I let down my friends when I didn t help them. to let out. 1. To utter. At one point in the scary movie, the person sitting next to me let out a scream. 2. To make larger. These jeans will have to be let out. to let up. To lessen or stop. It seemed the rain would never let up. let (let) verb, let, letting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to let down. To disappoint. I let down my friends when I didn t help them. to let out. 1. To utter. At one point in the scary movie, the person sitting next to me let out a scream. 2. To make larger. These jeans will have to be let out. to let up. To lessen or stop. It seemed the rain would never let up. pronunciation (let) Shortened form of let us. s go for a walk. let s (lets) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lets) udPronouce udSndDir letter udSndDir udPronouce 1. A mark that stands for a spoken sound. The word has three letters. 2. A written message. I wrote a letter to my friend. 3. The initial of a school or college that is given to a student as an award. The pitcher for that high school team has received a letter every year for playing so well. let ter (let r) noun, plural letters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir letter; pronunciation letter carrier A person who carries and delivers mail. letter carrier lettering udSndDir udPronouce Letters that have been drawn, painted, or formed by some other means. The lettering on this statue is carefully carved. let ing (let r ing) noun, plural letterings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lettering pronunciation r ing) lettuce udSndDir udPronouce A plant with large green or reddish leaves. Lettuce is eaten in salads. There are many different kinds of lettuce. let tuce (let is) noun, plural lettuces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lettuce pronunciation :PHYSSIZE level udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having a flat, horizontal surface; even. The airport was built on level ground. 2. At the same height or position. The top of the tree is level with the roof of the house. Adjective. 1. Height. The flood in the basement rose to a level of two feet. 2. A position or rank in a process, series, or order. Our neighbor has risen to the level of manager of the store. The students in this class read at a high level. 3. A floor or story of a structure. The car is parked on the lower level. 4. A tool used to show whether a surface is flat. A level is a long, narrow box with a liquid inside that indicates when the surface that it is on is flat. The carpenter put a level on the shelf to make sure it was straight. Noun. 1. To make flat. The workers leveled the hilly land with a bulldozer. 2. To bring to the level of the ground; destroy. The fire leveled the house. Verb. lev el (lev l) adjective; noun, plural levels; verb, leveled, leveling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir level pronunciation lever udSndDir udPronouce 1. A rod or bar used to lift things or pry things open. A crowbar is a kind of lever. 2. A rod or bar attached to a machine that is used to work or control it. The operator moved a lever to lower the arm of the crane. lev er (lev r or l r) noun, plural levers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lever pronunciation r or l udSndDir udPronouce To impose or collect by lawful actions or force. The county plans to levy new taxes. Verb. 1. A tax. The legislature has passed a new levy on gasoline. 2. The act of levying. The levy of new taxes angered many citizens. Noun. lev y (lev ) verb, levied, levying; noun, plural levies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir levy- pronunciation liable 1. Likely; apt. You are liable to be cold if you don t wear a jacket. 2. Responsible by law. The driver of the car is liable for the damage done to the other car. li ble (l l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liable pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist A person who tells lies. li ar (l r) noun, plural liars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor liberal udSndDir udPronouce 1. Generous. The family gave a liberal donation to the library. 2. More than enough; plentiful. The school has a liberal supply of chalk. 3. Favoring change as a way of improving things in political and social matters; favoring progress and reform. The two candidates in the election were a liberal politician and a conservative one. 4. Not limited or narrow; broad. Science and literature are two parts of a liberal education. 5. Not narrow in one s thinking; tolerant. Adjective. A person who is liberal. Noun. lib al (lib l) adjective; noun, plural liberals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liberal pronunciation liberate To set free. The soldiers liberated the prisoners. lib ate (lib ) verb, liberated, liberating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liberate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Liberia A country in western Africa. Li ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Liberia pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir liberty udSndDir udPronouce 1. The ability to act, speak, or think the way one pleases. The people lost their liberty under the dictator s rule. 2. Freedom from another s control. England was forced to give the American colonies their liberty. 3. Time granted to a sailor in the navy to go ashore. During their liberty, the sailors watched a bullfight. at liberty. 1. Not confined; free. The escaped prisoners are still at liberty. 2. Permitted; allowed. I am not at liberty to tell you. lib ty (lib ) noun, plural liberties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir liberty idiom at liberty. 1. Not confined; free. The escaped prisoners are still at liberty. 2. Permitted; allowed. I am not at liberty to tell you.E pronunciation librarian udSndDir udPronouce A person who is in charge of or works in a library. li an (l n) noun, plural librarians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir librarian pronunciation n)defiR length udSndDir udPronouce 1. The distance from one end to the other end. The length of a football field is 100 yards. 2. The amount or extent from beginning to end. My vacation was three months in length. 3. A piece of something. Did you buy a length of rope? length (lengkth or length) noun, plural lengths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir length pronunciation (lengkth or length) lengthen To make or become longer. Can you lengthen this dress? The days lengthened as summer grew near. length en (lengk n or leng n) verb, lengthened, lengthening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lengthen pronunciation (lengk n or leng udPronouce udSndDir lengthwise In the same direction as the length. Split these logs lengthwise. These towels should have lengthwise folds. length wise (lengkth or length ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lengthwise pronunciation (lengkth or length udPronouce udSndDir lenient Tolerant or merciful; not strict. My parents are lenient about my staying up late. len ent (l nt or l nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lenient pronunciation nt or l udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of glass or other clear material that is curved to make light rays move apart or come together. A lens can make an object look larger or closer. Lenses are used in eyeglasses, telescopes, and cameras. 2. The curved, clear part of the eye that focuses light on the retina. The lens is located behind the pupil. lens (lenz) noun, plural lenses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lenz) max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass Past tense and past participle of lend. I lent my classmate a pencil for the test. Look up lend for more information. lent (lent) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lent) udPronouce udSndDir Lent The forty days before Easter, not including Sundays. In many Christian churches, Lent is observed as a time to pray, fast, and repent for sins. Lent (lent) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Lent pronunciation (lent) udPronouce udSndDir lentil udSndDir udPronouce A flat, round seed that grows on a certain kind of legume. Lentils are cooked as a vegetable, especially in soups. len til (len l) noun, plural lentils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lentil= pronunciation leopard udSndDir udPronouce A large animal that belongs to the cat family. Leopards have short fur that is usually yellow or gray with black spots grouped in circles. They live in Africa and southern Asia. leop ard (lep rd) noun, plural leopards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leopard pronunciation :PHYSSIZE leotard A single garment that fits tightly from the neck to the top of the legs or to the feet. Acrobats and dancers wear leotards. le tard (l ) noun, plural leotards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leotard pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir leprosy A disease that attacks the nerves, skin, and muscles. People with leprosy lose sensation in parts of their bodies and can easily injure themselves without knowing it. Leprosy is caused by an infection. lep sy (lep ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leprosy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir udPronouce Not as much. I have less work to do today than I had yesterday. Adjective. To a smaller extent or degree. This watch is less expensive than that one. Adverb. A smaller number or quantity. I finished less of the work than I had planned. Noun. With the subtraction of; minus. 10 less 7 is 3. Preposition. less (les) adjective; adverb; noun; preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lessK pronunciation (les) language note Language Note It isn t difficult to remember when to use less and when to use fewer. Use when you are speaking about something that cannot be counted. There is less sugar in the bowl. Use fewer when you are speaking about something that can be counted. Fewer students attended the game.? LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE -less A suffix that means: 1. Having no; without. Hopeless means having no hope. 2. That cannot be. Countless means that cannot be counted. -less lessen To make or become less. The teacher lessened the amount of homework we had to do. The pain of the sprained ankle lessened after the ankle was soaked in cold water. Another word that sounds like this is lesson. less en (les n) verb, lessened, lessening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lessen pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lesser Smaller or less in number, size, degree, or importance. From the high peak, we could see the lesser mountains around us. less er (les r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lesser pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lesson udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something to be learned, taught, or studied. Today s arithmetic lesson was on the addition of fractions. We have five more lessons to study in our social studies book. 2. A period of time given to instruction; class or course of study. Do you have a piano lesson today? My cousin is taking skating lessons. Another word that sounds like this is lessen. les son (les n) noun, plural lessons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lesson pronunciation legal 1. Having to do with law. Go to a lawyer for legal advice. 2. Allowed by or according to the law or the rules; lawful. They re the legal owners of the farm. That s not a legal move in checkers. le gal (l l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir legend udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce 1. A story passed down through the years that many people believe, but that is not entirely true. There are many legends about the knights of the Middle Ages. leg end (lej nd) noun, plural legends.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legend pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt legendary Of or having to do with a legend or legends. The story told of a legendary king and queen. leg y (lej n der ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legendary pronunciation n der udPronouce udSndDir leggings Outer coverings for the legs, made of cloth or leather. When I was younger, I wore leggings when I played in the snow. leg gings (leg ingz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leggings pronunciation ingz)' udPronouce udSndDir legible Easily read. This sloppy writing is not legible. leg ble (lej l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legible pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir legion udSndDir udPronouce 1. A unit of the army of ancient Rome. A legion had several thousand soldiers and several hundred more on horseback. 2. An army. The enemy sent its legions to conquer the small country. 3. A great number of persons or things. Legions attended the county fair. le gion (l n) noun, plural legions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legion pronunciation legislation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The making or passing of laws. The work of the Senate and House of Representatives is legislation. 2. The laws that are made or passed. Congress passed new legislation dealing with housing. leg tion (lej n) noun, plural legislations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legislation pronunciation legislative 1. Of or having to do with making or passing laws. Senators and Representatives have legislative duties. 2. Having the power to make or pass laws. Congress is the legislative branch of the United States government. leg tive (lej tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legislative pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir legislature udSndDir udPronouce A body of persons that has the power to make or pass laws. The state legislature voted on a new tax bill. leg ture (lej r) noun, plural legislatures.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legislature pronunciation r)it. legitimate According to what is right or lawful. The judge ruled that the state was the legitimate owner of the land. The student could not give a legitimate excuse for being late. le mate (li jit mit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legitimate pronunciation (li jit mit)m udPronouce udSndDir legume udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A plant whose seeds grow in pods. Peas, beans, lentils, and peanuts grow on plants that are legumes. leg ume (leg m or li g ) noun, plural legumes.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir legumeo pronunciation m or li g max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce A wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material. Leis are often worn around the neck in Hawaii. Another word that sounds like this is lay. lei (l ) noun, plural leis. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE leisure udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce The time to do what one likes; free time. The busy farmer did not have much leisure. Noun. Not taken up by work, school, or duty. I spend my leisure time reading. Adjective. lei sure (l r or lezh r) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leisure pronunciation r or lezh max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable lemon udSndDir udPronouce A yellow fruit with a sour taste. Lemons have an oval or round shape, a rind, and juicy pulp. Lemons grow on small, thorny trees in warm regions. Noun. Made from or flavored with lemon. The bakery sells lemon pies. Adjective. lem on (lem n) noun, plural lemons; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lemon pronunciation :PHYSSIZE lemonade udSndDir udPronouce A drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar. lem ade (lem ) noun, plural lemonades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lemonade pronunciation 1. To let a person have or use something for a while. Please lend me your baseball glove for the game. 2. To give a person money to use for a certain period of time. When the money is repaid, the person also pays interest. The bank will lend my parents money to buy a car. 3. To provide; give. Bright lights lend excitement to the city. lend (lend) verb, lent, lending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lend)- udPronouce udSndDir leave udSndDir udPronouce 1. To go from a place; go away. We have to leave and go home. The plane leaves at six o clock. You may leave the table if you have finished eating. 2. To withdraw from; quit. I must leave the softball team. At the end of the summer, I will leave my job. 3. To let something stay behind. Leave the note on the desk. The spilled grape juice left a stain on my shirt. Did you leave your notebook at school? 4. To let stay in a certain way. Why did you leave your work unfinished? Leave the dog alone. The good news left us feeling happy. 5. To let another do something. Why don t you leave the cooking to me tonight? 6. To give in a will. The collection of paintings was left to the museum. 7. To have remaining. 10 minus 3 leaves 7. to leave off. To stop. Where did we leave off in our discussion? to leave out. To omit. We didn t have enough onions for the stew, so I left them out. leave (l v) verb, left, leaving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leave idiom to leave off. To stop. Where did we leave off in our discussion? to leave out.To omit. We didn t have enough onions for the stew, so I left them out. pronunciation leave udSndDir udPronouce 1. Permission; consent. Our parents gave us leave to go camping overnight. 2. Permission to be absent. The soldier asked for a leave to visit a sick friend. on leave. Away from one s duty with permission. The sailors decided to see a play while they were on leave. leave (l v) noun, plural leaves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leave idiom on leave. Away from one s duty with permission. The sailors decided to see a play while they were on leave. pronunciation leaves Plural of leaf. We raked the leaves into a pile. Look up leaf for more information. leaves (l vz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leaves pronunciation :PHYSSIZE kinds of leavesude udPronouce udSndDir Lebanon A country in the Middle East. Leb non (leb ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Lebanon pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass lecture udSndDir udPronouce 1. A talk given to an audience. The writer gave a lecture on the poets of Japan. 2. A scolding. I got a lecture from my parents for breaking the window. Noun. 1. To give a lecture. The scientist lectures on the history of aviation at the college. 2. To scold. The teacher lectured us for not doing our homework. Verb. lec ture (lek r) noun, plural lectures; verb, lectured, lecturing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lecture pronunciation Past tense and past participle of lead . The guide led the hunters through the forest. Look up lead for more information. Another word that sounds like this is lead led (led) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (led) udPronouce udSndDir ledge udSndDir udPronouce A narrow shelf or surface like a shelf. A window ledge juts out from the wall of a building. The climbers rested on a ledge of the mountain. ledge (lej) noun, plural ledges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ledge pronunciation (lej) udSndDir udPronouce The side of a ship sheltered from the wind. Noun. Sheltered from the wind. The sailors stayed on the lee side of the ship. Adjective. lee (l ) noun, plural lees; adjective.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation leech udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce A kind of worm that sucks the blood of animals. Leeches are found in ponds, rivers, and damp soil. leech (l ch) noun, plural leeches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leech pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udSndDir udPronouce A plant with long, thick leaves. It tastes like a mild onion. The leaves and bulb of the leek are eaten as vegetables. Another word that sounds like this is leak. leek (l k) noun, plural leeks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leekw pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce On the west side of your body when you face north. I write with my left hand. Walk on the left side of the road. Adjective. The left side. Who s that standing on your left in the photograph? Noun. Toward the left. Turn left at the next corner. Adverb. left (left) adjective; noun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (left)io Past tense and past participle of leave. I left my books at home. Look up leave for more information. left (left) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (left) udPronouce udSndDir left-hand udSndDir udPronouce 1. On or toward the left. Look in the left-hand drawer. 2. For the left hand. I lost my left-hand glove. left-hand (left ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir left-hand pronunciation (left left-handed 1. Using the left hand more easily than the right hand. My parents are both left-handed. 2. Done with the left hand. The quarterback made a left-handed pass. 3. Made to be held in or used by the left hand. These are left-handed scissors. left-hand ed (left did) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir left-handed pronunciation (left udPronouce udSndDir leftover udSndDir udPronouce Something that remains unused or not eaten. We had the leftovers from last night s dinner for our lunch. Noun. Unused or uneaten; remaining. We ate the leftover pizza for lunch. Adjective. left ver (left r) noun, plural leftovers; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leftover pronunciation (left udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the parts of the body that a person or animal stands and walks on. 2. Something like a leg. The leg of the chair is broken. 3. One part of a trip or journey. On the first leg of our trip, we ll travel 300 miles. to pull one s leg. To trick or tease. I was only pulling your leg when I told you we would get six feet of snow. leg (leg) noun, plural legs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to pull one s leg. To trick or tease. I was only pulling your leg when I told you we would get six feet of snow.= pronunciation (leg) league udSndDir udPronouce A measure of distance that was used in the past. A league is equal to about three miles. league (l g) noun, plural leagues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir league pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A hole or tear that lets something pass through by accident. The leak in the milk carton let the milk drip on the table. The tire went flat because of a leak. Noun. 1. To have a leak. The roof of that old house leaks. 2. To pass or cause to pass through a hole or tear. All the air leaked out of the tire. 3. To allow or be allowed to become no longer secret. The official leaked the government secret to the newspapers. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is leek. leak (l k) noun, plural leaks; verb, leaked, leaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. To be at a slant; bend. The walls of the old shed lean out. 2. To rest or rely on a person or thing for support or help. The monkey leaned against the branch. Whom do you lean on when you have a problem? 3. To put something at a slant. Lean the fishing pole against the wall. lean (l n) verb, leaned, leaning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. Having little or no fat; not fat. That student is tall and lean. Did you buy this lean meat from the butcher? 2. Not producing much; poor. That was a lean year for farmers. lean (l n) adjective, leaner, leanest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce To jump. The soldiers leaped to their feet. The horse leaped the fence. Verb. A jump. The cat made a leap from the chair. Noun. leap (l p) verb, leaped or leapt, leaping; noun, plural leaps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation leapfrog A game in which players take turns leaping over the backs of other players. leap frog (l or l ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leapfrog pronunciation or l udPronouce udSndDir leapt A past tense and a past participle of leap. The squirrel leapt from the branch to the garage. Look up leap for more information. leapt (lept) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leapt pronunciation (lept) udPronouce udSndDir leap year A year that has an extra day, February 29. The years 1992, 1996, and 2000 will be leap years. leap year learn 1. To get to know through study or practice; gain knowledge or skill. I want to learn to speak French. The children learned how to swim this summer. 2. To memorize. The students had to learn their lines for the school play quickly. 3. To get information about. The police never learned who had taken the bicycle. learn (l rn) verb, learned or learnt, learning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir learn pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta learned Having or showing knowledge. Our teacher is a learned person. learn ed (l nid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir learned pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir learning udSndDir udPronouce Knowledge gained by careful study. This book about the ancient Greeks was written by a person of learning. learn ing (l ning) noun, plural learnings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir learning= pronunciation ning) learnt A past tense and a past participle of learn. The child had learnt how to spell all the words on the list. Look up learn for more information. learnt (l rnt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir learnt pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lease udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A written agreement for renting a house, apartment, or land. My parents have signed a lease for this apartment for three years. Noun. To rent. The family leased a cabin for the summer. Verb. lease (l s) noun, plural leases; verb, leased, leasing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lease pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist leash udSndDir udPronouce A strap, cord, or chain for holding or tying an animal. Fasten the leash to the dog s collar. Noun. To fasten to a leash. The child leashed the puppy before taking it for a walk. Verb. leash (l sh) noun, plural leashes; verb, leashed, leashing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leash pronunciation :PHYSSIZE walking a dog on a leashses least udSndDir udPronouce Smallest; littlest. A second is the least amount of time that is shown on most watches. Of all my houseplants, the cactus requires the least care. Adjective. The smallest thing or amount. Saying you are sorry for breaking the vase is the least you can do. Noun. In the smallest degree. This year s crop is the least abundant in years. Adverb. at least. 1. Not less or fewer than. At least twenty people will come to the party. 2. No matter what happens; at any rate. We may not succeed with our project, but at least we ll try. least (l st) adjective; noun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir least idiom at least. 1. Not less or fewer than. At least twenty people will come to the party. 2. No matter what happens; at any rate. We may not succeed with our project, but at least we ll try. pronunciation leather A material made from an animal skin that has been cleaned and tanned. Leather is used for making shoes, gloves, jackets, and many other things. leath er (le r) noun, plural leathers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leather pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lawful Allowed by the law. It is not lawful to park near a fire hydrant. law ful (l l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lawful pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce An area with grass that is kept mowed. The lawn around the old house was full of weeds. lawn (l n) noun, plural lawns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lawn pronunciation lawn mower A machine with blades for cutting grass. Some lawn mowers are run by motors powered by gasoline. lawn mower SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect lawnmowr.wav udSndDir lawsuit udSndDir udPronouce A legal case begun in a court by one person who claims something from another; suit. law suit (l ) noun, plural lawsuits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lawsuit pronunciation lawyer udSndDir udPronouce A person who has studied the law and can give legal advice and represent people in court. law yer (l r) noun, plural lawyers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lawyer# pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To put or place. May I lay my coat over this chair? Lay the plates on the table. 2. To place or spread upon a surface. They laid new sod on our front yard. The workers will lay the new carpet. 3. To produce an egg or eggs. These chickens lay almost every day. Another word that sounds like this is lei. to lay aside or to lay away or to lay by. To save or reserve. I try to lay aside a little of my allowance every week. lay (l ) verb, laid, laying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to lay aside or to lay away or to lay by. To save or reserve. I try to lay aside a little of my allowance every week. pronunciation Past tense of lie. The tired dog lay down to rest. Look up lie for more information. Another word that sounds like this is lei. lay (l ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir layer 1. One thickness of something. A layer of dust covered the table. The wall has several layers of paint. 2. A chicken that lays eggs. lay er (l r) noun, plural layers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir layer pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Not willing to work. The lazy child would not help us clean the garage. la zy (l ) adjective, lazier, laziest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for pound udSndDir udPronouce 1. To show the way. The guide led the scouts through the cave. 2. To go or be first; be ahead of others. The general will lead the parade. Our team leads by a score of three to nothing. You now lead the class in arithmetic. 3. To be a way; go. This hall leads to the cafeteria. 4. To be the head of; direct. That teacher leads the school orchestra. 5. To live. Our doctor leads a busy life. Verb. 1. The first position; being ahead. The fastest runner took the lead in the race. 2. The amount or extent by which one is ahead. Our team has a lead of seven points. 3. Clue. The detectives don t know who stole the money yet, but they have a few leads. 4. The main actor or role in a play, motion picture, or the like. They want a well-known actor for the lead in that movie. Noun. lead (l d) verb, led, leading; noun, plural leads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A heavy, soft, gray metal. Lead is easy to bend and melt. It is used to make pipes and solder. Lead is a chemical element. 2. The soft black substance in a pencil. Another word that sounds like this is led. lead (led) noun, plural leads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (led) leader udSndDir udPronouce A person who leads. My friend is the leader of the school band. The youngest swimmer was the leader in the race. lead er (l r) noun, plural leaders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leaderW pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the flat, green parts growing from a stem of a plant. Some leaves are made up of smaller parts called leaflets. 2. A sheet of paper. The student tore a leaf out of the notebook. 3. A movable flat part of the top of a table. We added a leaf to make the table bigger. Noun. 1. To grow leaves. Many trees leaf in the spring. 2. To turn pages and glance at them quickly. I leafed through a magazine while waiting in the dentist s office. Verb. leaf (l f) noun, plural leaves; verb, leafed, leafing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leafE pronunciation leaflet udSndDir udPronouce 1. A single printed sheet of paper or pamphlet. The candidate for mayor handed out leaflets to people on the street. This game comes with a leaflet that gives the rules. 2. A small or young leaf. In the spring this tree has fuzzy leaflets. 3. One part of a larger leaf. This leaf is made up of six leaflets. leaf let (l lit) noun, plural leaflets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir leaflet pronunciation league udSndDir udPronouce A number of people, groups, or countries joined together for a common purpose. Those two baseball teams belong to the same league. league (l g) noun, plural leagues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir league pronunciation lattice udSndDir udPronouce A framework of thin strips of wood or metal placed across each other with open spaces between them. The roses grew over a white wooden lattice. lat tice (lat is) noun, plural lattices. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lattice pronunciation is)dD laugh udEmotion laugh udSndDir udSndEffect laugh.wav udPronouce To make sounds that show amusement, happiness, or ridicule. The children laughed at the silly monkeys in the zoo. We laughed at the idea of losing. Verb. The act or sound of laughing. The laughs of the audience filled the theater. Noun. laugh (laf) verb, laughed, laughing; noun, plural laughs.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir laugh pronunciation (laf) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh laughable Causing or likely to cause a person to laugh. It was laughable to think that all those clowns could fit in one tiny car. laugh ble (laf l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir laughable pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir laughter The act or sound of laughing. We could hear laughter coming from the playground. laugh ter (laf r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir laughter pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion laugh launch udSndDir udPronouce 1. To start in motion; send off. The scientists at the space center will launch a rocket. 2. To put into the water. The sailors launched the sailboat. 3. To start something. The company launched its store by having a big sale. Verb. The act or process of launching. The launch of the rocket began with the countdown. Noun. launch (l nch) verb, launched, launching; noun, plural launches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir launch pronunciation launch udSndDir udPronouce An open motorboat. launch (l nch) noun, plural launches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir launch pronunciation launch pad A platform from which a rocket or missile is launched. launch pad :PHYSSIZE launder To wash or wash and iron clothing and linens. I sometimes help launder my family s clothes. laun der (l r) verb, laundered, laundering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir launder pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Laundromat udSndDir udPronouce A trademark for a laundry where people can wash their own clothes. It has washing machines and clothes dryers that work when coins are put in them. Laun mat (l ) noun, plural Laundromats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Laundromat pronunciation laundry udSndDir udPronouce 1. Clothes and linens that are to be or have been washed. I folded the laundry. 2. A place where clothes, sheets, and other things are washed. We sent the shirts to the laundry. laun dry (l ) noun, plural laundries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir laundry pronunciation laurel udSndDir udPronouce An evergreen tree that has stiff, pointed leaves. In ancient times, people placed wreaths made of laurel leaves on the heads of heroes. lau rel (l l) noun, plural laurels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir laurelQ pronunciation 1. Very hot, melted rock that comes out of a volcano when it erupts. 2. Rock formed by lava that has cooled and hardened. la va (l or lav ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or lav udPronouce udSndDir lavatory udSndDir udPronouce 1. A room with toilets and sinks; bathroom. 2. A sink for washing. lav ry (lav ) noun, plural lavatories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lavatory+ pronunciation lavender udSndDir udPronouce 1. A plant that has fragrant purple flowers. The dried leaves and flowers of lavender are used in chests or closets to give a pleasant odor to clothes and sheets. Oil from the flowers is used in perfumes. 2. A light purple color. Noun. Having the color lavender; light purple. At sunset the sky was lavender and orange. Adjective. lav der (lav r) noun, plural lavenders; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lavender pronunciation :PHYSSIZE lavish udSndDir udPronouce 1. Giving or spending in great amounts; extravagant. I was so lavish with the shampoo that I used the whole bottle in a week. 2. Being or costing a great amount or an amount that is greater than usual. The wedding was followed by a lavish dinner. Adjective. To give or spend in great amounts. Our grandparents always lavished presents on us. Verb. lav ish (lav ish) adjective; verb, lavished, lavishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lavish pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A rule made by a government for all the people in a town, state, or country. The state and city police enforce the laws against driving too fast. 2. A set or system of such rules. The law of the United States is based on the system used in England. 3. The profession of a lawyer. My cousin is interested in law as a career. 4. Any rule or custom. This book covers the laws of English grammar. 5. A statement that says a group of scientific events will always happen the same way when all the conditions are the same. This science book tells us about the law of gravity. law (l ) noun, plural laws. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation To tie with a rope. The shipwrecked sailors lashed some boards together to make a raft. lash (lash) verb, lashed, lashing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lash) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A girl or young woman. lass (las) noun, plural lasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (las) lasso udSndDir udPronouce A long rope with a loop. It is used to catch animals. Noun. To catch with a lasso. The cowhands will lasso the steer. Verb. las so (las or la s ) noun, plural lassos or lassoes; verb, lassoed, lassoing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lasso pronunciation or la s :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. Coming at the end; final. December is the last month of the year. 2. Being the only one that is left. I spent my last dollar on a gift for my friend. 3. Coming just before this; most recent; latest. How old were you on your last birthday? We watched television last night. 4. Most unlikely. A giraffe is the last thing you would expect to see in the middle of Main Street. Adjective. 1. At the end. Wash the dishes first and the pots and pans last. 2. Most recently. When did your cousin last write to you? I last saw the mayor two weeks ago. Adverb. A person or thing that is last. I was the last in line in the cafeteria. Noun. at last. After a long time or much effort; finally. At last it s stopped raining. last (last) adjective; adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom at last. After a long time or much effort; finally. At last it s stopped raining. pronunciation (last) udSndDir udPronouce 1. To go on; continue. The television show will last an hour. 2. To stay in good condition. That coat will last if you take care of it. last (last) verb, lasted, lasting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (last)ur latch udSndDir udSndEffect latch.wav udPronouce A small piece of metal or wood for holding a door, window, or gate closed. Please lift the latch and open the gate. Noun. To fasten or close the latch of something. We were in a hurry and forgot to latch the back door. Verb. latch (lach) noun, plural latches; verb, latched, latching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir latch pronunciation (lach) SoundButton SBButtonShadow . :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE 1. Coming after the usual time. I was late to school today. The campers had a late lunch. 2. Coming near the end. It was late afternoon when we started our trip. 3. Done, made, or happening not long ago. My parents bought a late model car. 4. Recently dead. The late senator had served for thirty years. Adjective. 1. After the usual time. We arrived late at the party. They came home late last night. 2. Near or toward the end. The football team scored its first touchdown late in the second quarter. Adverb. late (l t) adjective; adverb, later, latest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lately Not long ago; recently. Have you seen the principal lately? late ly (l ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lately pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lateral On, from, or to the side. A lateral pass in football is a pass made to a side of the field rather than forward or backward. lat al (lat l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lateral pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lathe udSndDir udPronouce A machine that spins around a piece of wood or metal while a cutting tool is pressed against the spinning piece to shape it. The table leg was shaped on a lathe. lathe (l ) noun, plural lathes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lathe pronunciation lather udSndDir udPronouce 1. Foam made by mixing soap and water. This shampoo makes a thick lather. 2. Foam caused by sweating. The horse was covered with lather from pulling the plow. Noun. 1. To cover with lather. The barber lathered the customer s face before shaving it. 2. To form a lather. This soap does not lather well in cold water. Verb. lath er (la r) noun, plural lathers; verb, lathered, lathering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lather pronunciation r)pron Latin udSndDir udPronouce 1. The language of the ancient Romans. 2. A person who speaks a language that developed from Latin. The Italians, Spanish, French, and Portuguese are Latins. Noun. 1. Having to do with Latin. The class is studying Latin grammar. 2. Having to do with the people or countries that use languages coming from Latin. Spain and Mexico are Latin countries. Adjective. Lat in (lat in) noun, plural Latins; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Latin pronunciation Latin America The countries of North America and South America that are south of the United States, where languages based on Latin are spoken. Latin America Latin American A person who was born in or is a citizen of a country in Latin America. Noun. Of or having to do with Latin America or its people. Adjective. Latin American latitude udSndDir udPronouce Distance measured on the earth s surface north and south of the equator. On a map or globe, lines of latitude are drawn running east and west. Latitude is expressed in degrees. Each degree is equal to around sixty-nine miles. lat tude (lat or lat ) noun, plural latitudes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir latitude pronunciation or lat :PHYSSIZE lines of latitudee latter udSndDir udPronouce 1. The second of two things mentioned. Of baseball and football, our friends like the latter sport better. 2. Near the end; later. I spend the latter part of each day doing my homework. lat ter (lat r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir latter pronunciation r)ool lapel udSndDir udPronouce The front part of a coat or jacket that is folded back. Will you pin this carnation to the lapel of my jacket? la pel (l ) noun, plural lapels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lapel pronunciation lapse udSndDir udPronouce 1. A slight mistake or failure. The report was perfect except for a few lapses in grammar. 2. An amount of time between events; interval. We met again after a lapse of a year. Noun. 1. To slip or fall gradually. The old building lapsed into ruin. 2. To end or be discontinued. My insurance policy lapsed when I failed to make the monthly payment. Verb. lapse (laps) noun, plural lapses; verb, lapsed, lapsing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lapse pronunciation (laps) larch udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A tall tree with small cones and needles that turn yellow and drop off in the fall. The hard wood of the larch is often used for telephone poles. larch (l rch) noun, plural larches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir larch pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce A soft, white grease. Lard is obtained by melting the fat of pigs and hogs. It is used in cooking. Noun. To add lard to or cover with lard. This recipe says to lard the pan before using it. Verb. lard (l rd) noun, plural lards; verb, larded, larding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation large udSndDir udPronouce Big in size or amount. That large house has twenty rooms. The museum has a large stamp collection. at large. 1. Free. The police are searching for the thieves who are still at large. 2. Of or representing an entire area. The United States senators from each state are elected by the people at large. large (l rj) adjective, larger, largest.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir large idiom at large. 1. Free. The police are searching for the thieves who are still at large. 2. Of or representing an entire area. The United States senators from each state are elected by the people at large.s pronunciation rj)y al large intestine The lower section of the intestines including the appendix, colon, and rectum. The large intestine is the part of the digestive system that removes water from digested food. large intestine largely To a great extent; mostly. The houses on that street are largely made of wood. large ly (l ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir largely pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir lariat udSndDir udPronouce A long rope with a loop at one end; lasso. It is used to catch animals. The rancher used a lariat to rope the calf. lar at (lar t) noun, plural lariats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lariatO pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A small songbird with gray-brown feathers. Larks live in most parts of the world. The lark is known for its beautiful song. lark (l rk) noun, plural larks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udEmotion laugh udSndDir udPronouce Something done for fun. The children went running and sliding through the snow for a lark. lark (l rk) noun, plural larks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh larkspur udSndDir udPronouce A plant that has tall stalks of blue, purple, or white flowers. lark spur (l ) noun, plural larkspurs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir larkspur pronunciation :PHYSSIZE larva enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce The newly hatched form of some insects and other animals without backbones. A larva has a soft body that looks like a worm and has no wings. A caterpillar is the larva of a moth or butterfly, and a grub is the larva of a beetle. lar va (l ) noun, plural larvae (l SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir larva pronunciation word history Word History The word larva comes from a Latin word that means mask. People used to think that this stage in an insect s growth hid or masked the way the insect would finally look. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE laryngitis Inflammation of the larynx. A person with laryngitis sounds hoarse. lar tis (lar tis) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir laryngitis pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist larynx udSndDir udPronouce The top part of the windpipe. The larynx holds the vocal cords. lar ynx (lar ingks) noun, plural larynxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir larynx pronunciation ingks) laser udSndDir udPronouce A device that makes a very narrow but strong beam of light. A laser may be used to perform surgery, cut metal, or send electronic messages. la ser (l r) noun, plural lasers.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir laser pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A blow with a whip. 2. A movement like a whip makes. The lash of the dog s tail knocked the lamp over. 3. A small, stiff hair that grows on the edge of the eyelid; eyelash. Noun. 1. To beat with a whip. The farmer lashed the stubborn mule. 2. To strike against with force. Violent winds lashed the trees. 3. To move back and forth quickly. The tiger lashed its tail in anger. Verb. lash (lash) noun, plural lashes; verb, lashed, lashing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lash)nd6 lance udSndDir udPronouce A long spear. A lance is made of a wooden pole with a sharp metal point at one end. Noun. To cut open with a sharp instrument. The doctor lanced the boil so that the pus could drain. Verb. lance (lans) noun, plural lances; verb, lanced, lancing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lance pronunciation (lans) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. All or any part of the earth s surface that is not water; ground. 2. A country or region. The tourists went to Europe to visit foreign lands. Noun. 1. To come or bring to the ground. The airplane landed safely at the airport. The pilot landed the helicopter in the field. 2. To come or bring ashore. The marines have landed. The ship landed its cargo at the dock. 3. To bring to land or into a boat; catch. After fishing for an hour, we landed only one fish. 4. To end up or cause to end up. Stealing could land you in jail. Verb. land (land) noun, plural lands; verb, landed, landing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (land)rd landing udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or process of coming to the ground or to land, or coming ashore. The airplane had a smooth landing. The capture of the island began with the landing of the Marines. 2. The place on a dock or pier where people and goods are brought ashore or put on a boat. 3. A level area at the end of a flight of stairs. land ing (lan ding) noun, plural landings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir landing pronunciation ding)q landlady udSndDir udPronouce A woman who owns houses, apartments, or rooms that she rents to other people. land dy (land ) noun, plural landladies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir landlady) pronunciation (land landlord udSndDir udPronouce A person or organization that owns houses, apartments, or rooms to be rented to other people. land lord (land ) noun, plural landlords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir landlord! pronunciation (land landmark udSndDir udPronouce 1. An object that is familiar and serves as a guide. The church steeple is a well-known landmark in our town. 2. An important building, structure, or place. This Civil War battlefield is a national landmark. 3. An important event. The first landing of astronauts on the moon was a landmark in history. land mark (land ) noun, plural landmarks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir landmark_ pronunciation (land landscape udSndDir udPronouce 1. The stretch of land that can be seen from a place; view. The train passengers watched the passing landscape. 2. A picture of such a view. The artist painted a landscape. Noun. To make an area of land more beautiful by planting trees, shrubs, and other plants and by designing gardens. A gardener landscaped the grounds around these offices. Verb. land scape (land ) noun, plural landscapes; verb, landscaped, landscaping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir landscape pronunciation (land landslide udSndDir udPronouce 1. The sliding down a slope of rocks and soil. The rumble of the landslide echoed in the valley. 2. Rocks and soil that slide down a slope. The road was buried under a landslide. 3. A great victory in an election. The mayor won the election by a landslide. land slide (land ) noun, plural landslides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir landslide pronunciation (land udSndDir udPronouce 1. A narrow way or road. The child walked down the country lane. 2. A route for traffic going in one direction. The cars kept in the right-hand lane on the highway. 3. A long, narrow path down which bowling balls are rolled; alley. Another word that sounds like this is lain. lane (l n) noun, plural lanes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lane+ pronunciation language enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Spoken or written words; human speech. We are able to express our thoughts and feelings by means of language. 2. The speech of a country or group. In Mexico, people speak the Spanish language. 3. A way of expressing thoughts and feelings without words. Many deaf people use sign language. 4. A set of words and symbols that are used to give instructions to a computer and to write programs; computer language. lan guage (lang gwij) noun, plural languages.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir language] pronunciation (lang gwij) word history Word History The word language comes from a Latin word that means tongue. In Latin and the languages closely related to it, such as English, the word for tongue can also be used to mean speech and language. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE lantern udSndDir udPronouce A covering or container for a light. Some lanterns are made of metal with sides of glass. Most lanterns can be carried. The camper used a lantern to light the path. lan tern (lan rn) noun, plural lanterns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lantern pronunciation A country in southeastern Asia. La os (l s or l os) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation s or l udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The front part of the body between the waist and the knees of a person who is seated. lap (lap) noun, plural laps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lap) udSndDir udPronouce To lie partly over another; extend over; overlap. The shingles on a roof lap over each other. Verb. One time around or over the entire length of something. The athlete ran three laps around the track. Noun. lap (lap) verb, lapped, lapping; noun, plural laps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lap) udSndDir udPronouce 1. To drink a liquid by lifting it up with the tongue. The kitten lapped its milk. 2. To wash or move gently against. The waves lapped against the shore. Verb. The act of lapping. The dog drank all its water in a few laps. Noun. lap (lap) verb, lapped, lapping; noun, plural laps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lap) lacrosse A game played by two teams of ten players each. The players use sticks with a net on one end to throw, catch, and carry a ball. Points are scored by getting the ball into a goal. la crosse (l ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce lacrosse pronunciation word history Word History The name lacrosse comes from the French word for the staff that a bishop carries. French explorers first saw lacrosse played by Indians in Canada. Supposedly, they thought that a lacrosse stick looked like a bishop s staff. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow | :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A boy or young man. Our proud neighbors always said that their grandson was a fine lad. lad (lad) noun, plural lads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lad) ladder udSndDir udPronouce A device used for climbing. A ladder is made of two long side pieces joined together by short pieces, called rungs, which are used as steps. I stood on a ladder to paint the ceiling. lad der (lad r) noun, plural ladders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ladder pronunciation :PHYSSIZE laden Filled; loaded. The pirate s chest was laden with jewels. lad en (l n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir laden pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ladle udSndDir udPronouce A spoon with a long handle and a bowl shaped like a cup. It is used to scoop up liquids. la dle (l l) noun, plural ladles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ladle pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Any woman. There is a lady at the door to see you. 2. A girl or woman who is polite or has good manners. 3. A woman who has a high social position. 4. Lady. In Great Britain, a title for a woman of noble rank. la dy (l ) noun, plural ladies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation y inq ladybug udSndDir udPronouce A small, round, bright red or orange beetle with black spots. Ladybugs eat insects that are harmful to plants. la bug (l ) noun, plural ladybugs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ladybug pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce To move less quickly and follow. That little child always lags behind the older children. Verb. An act, amount, or example of moving less quickly and following. After we saw the lightning, there was a lag of a few seconds before we heard the thunder. Noun. lag (lag) verb, lagged, lagging; noun, plural lags. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lag) nitiq~. lagoon udSndDir udPronouce A shallow body of water usually connected to a larger body of water. la goon (l ) noun, plural lagoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lagoon pronunciation Past tense and past participle of lay. I laid the book on the table. Look up lay for more information. laid (l d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Past participle of lie. The toys have lain on the floor all day. Look up lie for more information. Another word that sounds like this is lane. lain (l n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A place where a wild animal lives or rests; den. The fox s lair was in a hole in the ground. lair (l r) noun, plural lairs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Lc21q> udSndDir udSndEffect lake.wav udPronouce A body of water completely or almost completely surrounded by land. A lake is larger than a pond. lake (l k) noun, plural lakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lake7 pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udSndEffect lamb.wav udPronouce 1. A young sheep. 2. The meat from a lamb. lamb (lam) noun, plural lambs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lam) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE 1. Not able to walk well. The lame horse won t be able to run in this race. 2. Stiff and painful. My back is lame from moving the heavy chest. 3. Poor or weak. The student had a lame excuse for not doing the homework. Adjective. To make lame. The accident had lamed the runner. Verb. lame (l m) adjective, lamer, lamest; verb, lamed, laming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A device that produces light. Some lamps hold light bulbs and work by electricity. Other lamps burn oil, kerosene, or gas to provide light. lamp (lamp) noun, plural lamps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lamp1 pronunciation (lamp)47 Kuwait A country in southwestern Asia. Ku wait (k ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Kuwait pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for Kentucky. Postal abbreviation for Kentucky. udSndDir udPronouce The twelfth letter of the alphabet. l, L (el) noun, plural l SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation An abbreviation for liter. An abbreviation for Louisiana. Postal abbreviation for Louisiana. udSndDir udPronouce A short form of the word laboratory. Look up laboratory for more information. lab (lab) noun, plural labs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lab) th aq} label udSndDir udPronouce A piece of cloth, paper, or other material that is fastened to something and gives information about it. The label inside the shirt tells the brand name. Noun. 1. To put a label on. I can label the package you want to mail. 2. To describe as, using a word or short phrase. The teacher labeled the picnic a success. Verb. la bel (l l) noun, plural labels; verb, labeled, labeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir label pronunciation l) by qm labor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Hard work; toil. The farmers were tired after their labor. 2. People who work at jobs that require physical strength or skills, or are members of a union of workers. Labor supported the senator for another new term. Noun. 1. To do hard work. 2. To move slowly and with difficulty. The tired runners labored up the steep hill. Verb. la bor (l r) noun, plural labors; verb, labored, laboring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir labor pronunciation laboratory udSndDir udPronouce A room used for doing scientific experiments or for teaching science. lab ry (lab or lab ) noun, plural laboratories.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir laboratoryu pronunciation or lab Labor Day A holiday in the United States that honors working people. It is celebrated on the first Monday in September. Labor Day labor union An association of workers formed to protect and advance their interests. Labor unions help workers obtain better wages and working conditions. labor union enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A string or cord used to pull or hold parts together. The lace on this shoe broke. 2. An open fabric of fine threads that form elaborate designs. The dress was trimmed with lace. Noun. To pull or tighten together with a string or cord. Lace up your skates. Verb. lace (l s) noun, plural laces; verb, laced, lacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word lace comes from a Latin word meaning snare noose. Lace later came to be used for any cord or string used for tying things together. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce To be without or have too little of; need. The town lacks a good park. That movie lacked excitement. Verb. 1. The condition of needing something. The lack of rain caused the crops to fail. 2. Something that is needed or is missing. The most serious lack in that person s character is honesty. Noun. lack (lak) verb, lacked, lacking; noun, plural lacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (lak) lacquer udSndDir udPronouce A liquid that is put on wood or metal. Lacquer dries quickly to form a shiny coat. Noun. To coat with lacquer. The worker lacquered the wooden chairs. Verb. lac quer (lak r) noun, plural lacquers; verb, lacquered, lacquering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir lacquer pronunciation r)irB knock udSndDir udPronouce 1. To strike with a sharp, hard blow or blows; hit. The branch knocked the hunter on the head. I knocked on the door but no one answered. 2. To push and cause to fall. The cat jumped on the table and knocked the lamp over. 3. To make a pounding or rattling noise. The engine of the old car knocked. 4. To find something wrong with. It s a good idea; don t knock it. Verb. 1. A sharp, hard blow; hit. The player got a knock on the head in the soccer game. I heard a knock on the door. 2. A pounding or rattling noise. Our old car had a knock in the engine. Noun. to knock out. To hit so hard as to make unconscious. The blow on the head knocked out the football player. knock (nok) verb, knocked, knocking; noun, plural knocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knock idiom to knock out. To hit so hard as to make unconscious. The blow on the head knocked out the football player.a pronunciation (nok) knocker udSndEffect knocker.wav udSndDir udPronouce A metal knob or ring that is attached to a door with a hinge. A knocker is used to knock on a door. knock er (nok r) noun, plural knockers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knocker pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE knoll udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A small, rounded hill. knoll (n l) noun, plural knolls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knoll pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. The place where pieces of thread, string, or cord are tied around each other. Tie the rope around the tree with a tight knot. 2. A tangle or lump. There were knots in the dog s coat because it hadn t been brushed for a long time. 3. A small group of people or things. A knot of people waited on the platform for the train. 4. A dark, hard, round spot in a board. A knot is the spot where a branch grew out of the trunk of a tree. 5. A measurement of speed used on ships, boats, and aircraft. A knot is the same as one nautical mile per hour, which equals 6,076 feet per hour. Noun. To tie or tangle in or with a knot or knots. I knotted the string around the package. Your hair is all knotted from the wind. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is not. knot (not) noun, plural knots; verb, knotted, knotting.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (not) a slq knotty udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having, covered with, or full of knots. We used knotty wood to make this table. 2. Difficult to understand or solve. No one got the correct answer to the knottiest problem on the test. knot ty (not ) adjective, knottier, knottiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knotty pronunciation 1. To understand clearly; be certain of the facts or truth of. The police know how the accident happened. Do you know what causes lightning? 2. To be acquainted or familiar with. I am a friend of theirs, but I don t know their parents. 3. To have skill or experience with. That student knows how to type very well. Another word that sounds like this is no. know (n ) verb, knew, known, knowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir know-how The knowledge of how to do something; practical skill. To fix this lawn mower, you ll need some know-how with small engines. know-how (n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir know-how pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir knowledge udSndDir udPronouce 1. An understanding that is gained through experience or study. I have enough knowledge of football to be able to follow a game. I have no knowledge of Dutch. 2. The fact of knowing. The knowledge that the car could slide on the icy road made the driver more careful. knowl edge (nol ij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knowledge pronunciation ij) Hq|T known Past participle of know. A great deal is known about the harmful effects of pollution. Look up know for more information. known (n n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir known pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir knuckle udSndDir udPronouce A joint of a finger. to knuckle under. To give in; yield. The general refused to knuckle under to the enemy s demands. knuck le (nuk l) noun, plural knuckles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knuckle idiom to knuckle under. To give in; yield. The general refused to knuckle under to the enemy s demands. pronunciation koala udSndDir udPronouce A furry, chubby animal that lives in Australia. It has large bushy ears, a black nose, and hands that help it grasp the limbs of trees. Koalas are marsupials. The female carries her young in a pouch. ko la (k ) noun, plural koalas.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir koala pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Koran The sacred book of Muslims, containing the religious and moral code of Islam. Ko ran (k or k ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Koran pronunciation or k buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass Korea A former country in east-central Asia. It is now divided into North Korea and South Korea. Ko ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Korea pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Korean udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of North Korea or South Korea. 2. The language spoken in North Korea and South Korea. Noun. Of or having to do with North Korea or South Korea, its people, or its language. Adjective. Ko an (k n) noun, plural Koreans; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Korean- pronunciation kosher 1. Prepared according to Jewish ceremonial law. Milk and meat are not served together at a kosher meal. 2. Selling or preparing kosher food. There is a kosher butcher s shop on the main street in our neighborhood. ko sher (k r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kosher pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist mylist mylist Postal abbreviation for Kansas. An abbreviation for kilometer. knack A special ability or skill for doing something easily. My classmate has a knack for repairing things. knack (nak) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knack pronunciation (nak) udPronouce udSndDir knapsack udSndDir udPronouce A bag made of canvas, leather, or other material that is used for carrying clothes, equipment, or other supplies. A knapsack is strapped over the shoulders and carried on the back. knap sack (nap ) noun, plural knapsacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knapsacky pronunciation knead To mix and press together with the hands. The baker had to knead the dough before baking it. Another word that sounds like this is need. knead (n d) verb, kneaded, kneading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knead pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The joint between the thigh and the lower leg. 2. Something that works or looks like a knee. knee (n ) noun, plural knees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knee! pronunciation kneecap udSndDir udPronouce A flat, movable bone in front of the knee. The kneecap protects the knee joint from getting injured. knee cap (n ) noun, plural kneecaps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kneecap pronunciation kneel To go down on a bent knee or knees. The knights and ladies kneeled before the royal couple. kneel (n l) verb, knelt or kneeled, kneeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kneel pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir knelt A past tense and a past participle of kneel. The scouts knelt beside the campfire. Look up kneel for more information. knelt (nelt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knelt pronunciation (nelt) udPronouce udSndDir Past tense of know. Who knew the answer to the question? Look up know for more information. Other words that sound like this are gnu and new. knew (n or n ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or n udPronouce udSndDir knickknack udSndDir udPronouce A small object used as an ornament. The mantel was crowded with small figures of animals and other knicknacks. knick knack (nik ) noun, plural knicknacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knickknackG pronunciation knife udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tool that is used for cutting. A knife has a sharp blade attached to a handle. 2. The part of a tool or machine that cuts; blade. Noun. To cut or stab with a knife. Verb. knife (n f) noun, plural knives; verb, knifed, knifing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knife pronunciation knight udSndDir udPronouce 1. A soldier in the Middle Ages. A knight gave his loyalty to a king or lord and in return was given the right to hold land. A man had to serve as a page and squire before he could become a knight. 2. A man who holds this title today as an honor for service to his country. In Great Britain, a knight uses the word before his name. 3. One of the pieces in a game of chess. A knight is usually in the shape of a horse s head. Noun. To raise to the rank of knight. The king and queen knighted two soldiers for their courage and loyalty. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is night. knight (n t) noun, plural knights; verb, knighted, knighting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knight pronunciation knighthood The rank of a knight. After many years of service to the country, the page was awarded knighthood at a grand ceremony. knight hood (n ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knighthood pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. To make cloth or clothing by looping yarn together, either by hand with long needles, or by a machine. I knitted a sweater for my grandchild. 2. To join or come together closely and securely. The doctor said that broken bone would take six months to knit. knit (nit) verb, knitted or knit, knitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nit) udPronouce udSndDir knives Plural of knife. These knives are not very sharp. Look up knife for more information. knives (n vz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir knives pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A rounded handle for opening a door or drawer, or for working a radio, television, or other machine. The knob on the drawer came off in my hand. 2. A rounded lump. There were knobs all over the trunk of the huge old tree. knob (nob) noun, plural knobs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nob) kindly Having or showing kindness. I looked for the kindly faces of my friends in the audience before I gave my speech. Adjective. 1. In a kind or gentle manner. The police officer spoke kindly to the lost child. 2. As a favor; please. Kindly mail this letter for me on your way to school. 3. Very much; sincerely. Thank you kindly for your help. Adverb. kind ly (k ) adjective, kindlier, kindliest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kindly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir kindness udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce 1. The quality or condition of being kind. The kindness of my friends when I was sick made me very grateful. 2. A thoughtful, friendly act; favor. The guests thanked their hosts for their many kindnesses. kind ness (k nis) noun, plural kindnesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kindness pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udSndDir udPronouce 1. A man who rules a country. A man usually becomes king because he is related to the ruler before him and usually rules until he dies. 2. A person or thing that is the best of its group. The lion is often called the king of the jungle. 3. A playing card with a picture of a king on it. 4. An important piece in a game of chess or checkers. king (king) noun, plural kings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir king? pronunciation (king) kingdom udSndDir udPronouce 1. A country that is ruled by a king or a queen. 2. One of the main divisions of living things, such as the animal kingdom, the plant kingdom, and the fungus kingdom. king dom (king m) noun, plural kingdoms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kingdom pronunciation (king kingfisher udSndDir udPronouce Any of various birds that have a short tail and a long beak. A kingfisher can dive from a tree branch into the water to catch small fish. king er (king r) noun, plural kingfishers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kingfisherg pronunciation (king :PHYSSIZE king-size Larger or longer than is ordinary. After I bought a king-size bed, I had to move my other furniture to make room for it. king-size (king ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir king-size pronunciation (king udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tight curl of hair, wire, rope, or something similar. Damp weather always makes my hair full of kinks. The water wouldn t flow because the hose had a kink. 2. A pain in a muscle; cramp. You got a kink in your back because you tried to move the heavy piano alone. Noun. To form a kink or kinks. The thread kinked as I was sewing the button onto the coat. Verb. kink (kingk) noun, plural kinks; verb, kinked, kinking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kingk) udEmotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce To touch with the lips as a sign of greeting or affection. I kissed my aunt and uncle before they left. Verb. 1. A touch with the lips as a sign of greeting or affection. The children gave each parent a kiss before going to bed. 2. A small piece of candy that is sometimes wrapped in foil. The store had chocolate kisses on sale. Noun. kiss (kis) verb, kissed, kissing; noun, plural kisses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kis) flirtati flirtati max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A set of parts or materials to be put together. Have you ever built a model of a rocket from a kit? 2. A collection of tools or equipment for a particular purpose. My sewing kit has a thimble, needles, pins, and thread. kit (kit) noun, plural kits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kit) kitchen udSndEffect kitchen.wav udSndDir udPronouce A room or place where food is cooked. kitch en (kich n) noun, plural kitchens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kitchen pronunciation (kich SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE kitchenette udSndDir udPronouce A very small kitchen. kitch ette (kich ) noun, plural kitchenettes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kitchenette pronunciation (kich udSndDir udPronouce 1. A light, wooden frame that is covered with paper, plastic, or cloth. A kite can be flown in the air at the end of a long string. 2. A hawk that has a hooked bill and long, narrow wings. Some kites have a forked tail. kite (k t) noun, plural kites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE kitten udSndEffect kitten.wav udSndDir udPronouce A young cat. The cat gave birth to four kittens. kit ten (kit n) noun, plural kittens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kitten! pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE kitty udSndDir udPronouce A young cat; a kitten. I called my pet by saying, Here, kitty! kit ty (kit ) noun, plural kitties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kitty pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A bird that lives in New Zealand. The kiwi has a round body covered with brown feathers that look like fur. It cannot fly. ki wi (k ) noun, plural kiwis. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A small, round fruit grown in New Zealand. It has brown, fuzzy skin and green flesh. The kiwi was first grown in China, where it is called the Chinese gooseberry. ki wi (k ) noun, plural kiwis./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation kidney udSndDir udPronouce 1. Either of two organs in the body that are shaped like a very large bean. The kidneys are located underneath the lowest ribs in the back. They filter out waste from the bloodstream and pass it to the bladder in the form of urine. 2. The kidneys of certain animals when used as food. kid ney (kid ) noun, plural kidneys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kidney pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To end the life of. Automobile accidents kill thousands of Americans every year. Many deer are killed during the hunting season. 2. To end; destroy. Failing the test killed the student s chances of getting an A in the course. 3. To use up. While we were waiting for the bus, we killed fifteen minutes by looking in store windows. 4. To cause much pain to; hurt very much. I hurt my back and it s killing me. Verb. 1. The act of killing. Once the dogs had chased the animal up a tree, the hunters moved in for the kill. 2. An animal that is killed. The wolf dragged its kill back to the den to feed its family. Noun. kill (kil) verb, killed, killing; noun, plural kills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kil) killdeer udSndDir udPronouce A noisy bird whose song sounds like its name. The killdeer is a plover of North America, Central America, and western South America. It has brownish feathers with two black stripes along the breast. kill deer (kil ) noun, plural killdeers or killdeer. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir killdeer pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying. A kiln is used in making bricks, pottery, and charcoal. kiln (kiln or kil) noun, plural kilns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kilnC pronunciation (kiln or kil) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist kilo- A prefix that means 1,000. A kilowatt means 1,000 watts. kilo- kilogram udSndDir udPronouce A unit of weight and mass in the metric system. A kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams, or about two pounds and three ounces. kil gram (kil gram ) noun, plural kilograms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kilogramA pronunciation gram kilometer udSndDir udPronouce A unit of length in the metric system. A kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters, or about 0.62 of a mile. ki ter (ki lom r or kil r) noun, plural kilometers.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kilometer pronunciation (ki lom r or kil kilowatt udSndDir udPronouce A unit of electrical power. A kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts. kil watt (kil ) noun, plural kilowatts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kilowatt pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A pleated, plaid skirt that reaches to the knees. Scottish men sometimes wear kilts. kilt (kilt) noun, plural kilts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kilt) :PHYSSIZE kimono udSndDir udPronouce A loose robe that is tied with a sash. Kimonos are worn traditionally by both men and women in Japan. ki no (ki m ) noun, plural kimonos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kimono- pronunciation (ki m :PHYSSIZE A person s whole family; relatives. All of my neighbor s kin live in Alabama. kin (kin) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kin) udPronouce udSndDir Gentle, generous, and friendly. A kind person is thoughtful of others. It was kind of you to help me. kind (k nd) adjective, kinder, kindest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta comforta comfortable udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of things that are the same in some way. The whales are one kind of mammal. That store sells many different kinds of sports equipment. 2. One of a group of people or things that are different or special in some way. That s not the kind of saw that can cut a metal pipe. kind (k nd) noun, plural kinds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation kindergarten enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A class in school for children between the ages of four and six. It comes before first grade. kin ten (kin n) noun, plural kindergartens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kindergarten pronunciation word history Word History The word kindergarten comes from a German word that means children s garden. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE kindle 1. To begin burning or cause to burn. The campers kindled the logs of the campfire. The trash kindled when a spark landed on it. 2. To stir or excite. The factory s pollution of the river kindled the anger of the people who lived nearby. kin dle (kin l) verb, kindled, kindling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kindle pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir kindling Small pieces of dry material, such as twigs and leaves, used to start a fire. The campers searched the woods for kindling to light the campfire. kind ling (kind ling) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kindling pronunciation (kind ling) udPronouce udSndDir kernel udSndDir udPronouce 1. The whole grain or seed of wheat, corn, and some other plants. When we eat corn on the cob, we are eating the kernels. 2. The soft part inside the shell of a seed, fruit, or nut. 3. The central or most necessary part. There is a kernel of truth in what our opponent says. Another word that sounds like this is colonel. ker nel (k l) noun, plural kernels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kernelc pronunciation kerosene A thin, colorless oil that is made from petroleum. Kerosene was once used as a fuel for lamps before the electric light bulb was invented. Today it is used in fuel for jet engines, portable heaters, and farm equipment. ker sene (ker ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kerosene pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ketchup A thick red sauce that is made of tomatoes, onions, vinegar, salt, sugar, and spices. Ketchup is used to give flavor to hamburgers, french fries, and many other foods. This word is also spelled catsup. ketch up (kech p) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ketchup pronunciation (kech udPronouce udSndDir kettle udSndDir udPronouce A metal pot used for boiling liquids or for cooking foods. ket tle (ket l) noun, plural kettles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kettle pronunciation kettledrum udSndEffect kettldrm.wav udSndDir udPronouce A drum, shaped like a bowl, that is made of copper or brass with a thin material called parchment stretched over the top. ket drum (ket l drum ) noun, plural kettledrums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kettledrumo pronunciation l drum SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A shaped piece of metal that can open a lock on a door, drawer, or other thing. We lost the key, so we can t unlock the front door. 2. Anything that is used or shaped like such a piece of metal. I used a roller skate key to tighten the skates on my shoes. 3. Something that solves or explains. The detective found the key to the mystery. 4. Something that leads to or is a way of getting something. Hard work can sometimes be the key to success. 5. The part on a machine or musical instrument that is pressed down to make it work. The keys of a typewriter or computer are marked with different numbers, symbols, and letters of the alphabet. A piano has black and white keys. 6. A group of notes in which all the notes are related to each other and are based on the lowest note in the group. Noun. Very important; chief. The quarterback holds a key position on a football team. Adjective. To regulate or adjust the musical pitch of. The musicians in the orchestra have to key their instruments before a performance. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is quay. key (k ) noun, plural keys; adjective; verb, keyed, keying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A low island or reef. There are keys along the southern tip of Florida. Another word that sounds like this is quay. key (k ) noun, plural keys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation keyboard udSndDir udPronouce A set or row of keys. A piano, a typewriter, or a computer has a keyboard. key board (k ) noun, plural keyboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir keyboard pronunciation )yWorqx~ keyhole udSndEffect keyhole.wav udSndDir udPronouce The hole in a lock where a key is put. key hole (k ) noun, plural keyholes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir keyhole pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE keystone udSndDir udPronouce The top stone in the middle of an arch. The keystone holds the other stones of the arch together. key stone (k ) noun, plural keystones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir keystone3 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE keystone An abbreviation for kilogram. khaki udSndDir udPronouce 1. A dull, yellowish brown color. 2. A heavy cotton cloth of this color. Khaki is most often used to make military uniforms. 3. khakis. A military uniform or other clothing made from khaki. Noun. khak i (kak or k ) noun, plural khakis. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir khaki pronunciation or k udSndDir udPronouce 1. To hit or strike out with the foot. The mule kicked the fence. Knowing how to kick correctly is important when you are learning to swim. 2. To move by hitting with the foot. The child kicked a stone along on the way home from school. 3. To spring back when fired. The rifle kicked so hard that it hurt the hunter s shoulder. Verb. 1. A hit or blow with the foot. The police opened the door with a kick. 2. The sudden springing back of a gun when it is fired. The kick of the gun bruised my shoulder. 3. A feeling of excitement; thrill. Did you get a kick out of going for your first ride on an airplane? Noun. kick (kik) verb, kicked, kicking; noun, plural kicks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kik) kickoff udSndDir udPronouce A kick of the ball in football or soccer that begins the action. The crowd in the stands stood up to watch the opening kickoff of the football game. kick off (kik ) noun, plural kickoffs./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kickoff pronunciation axDiq udSndDir udPronouce 1. A young goat. 2. A child. This meaning is used mostly in everyday conversation. 3. A kind of leather that is made from the skin of a young goat. These gloves are made of tan kid. Noun. To make fun of or tease. My friends kidded me about my new short haircut. I was only kidding when I told my parents there wouldn t be any school today. Verb. kid (kid) noun, plural kids; verb, kidded, kidding... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kid) kidnap To seize or hold a person by force. Three people kidnaped the rich couple and demanded one million dollars for their release. kid nap (kid ) verb, kidnaped or kidnapped, kidnaping or kidnapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kidnap pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir kangaroo udSndDir udPronouce An animal that has small front legs, very strong back legs for leaping, and a long, powerful tail for balance. The female carries her young in a pouch for about six months after birth. Kangaroos are marsupials and live in Australia and New Guinea. kan roo (kang ) noun, plural kangaroos or kangaroo. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kangaroo pronunciation (kang :PHYSSIZE Kans. An abbreviation for Kansas. Kans. Kansas enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A state in the west-central United States. Its capital is Topeka. Kan sas (kan s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Kansas pronunciation word history Word History Kansas was named for a river in the northeastern part of the state. The word was an Indian name for a tribe that used to live near this river. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE katydid udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A large, green insect that resembles a grasshopper. A katydid has two long antennae and wings that look like leaves. By rubbing its two wings together, the male katydid can make a shrill noise that sounds like its name. ka did (k ) noun, plural katydids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir katydid pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist kayak enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A canoe first used by the Eskimo, who made it by stretching animal skins over a frame. There is an opening in the center where a person can sit. 2. A light canoe that looks like this, usually made of fiberglass. kay ak (k ak) noun, plural kayaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kayak pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A wooden or metal piece that runs along the center of the bottom of many ships and boats. The keel supports the whole structure of a boat and helps keep it balanced. to keel over. 1. To turn upside down; capsize. The little sailboat keeled over in the strong wind. 2. To fall over suddenly; collapse. The heat in the crowded subway caused two people to keel over. keel (k l) noun, plural keels.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to keel over. 1. To turn upside down; capsize. The little sailboat keeled over in the strong wind. 2. To fall over suddenly; collapse. The heat in the crowded subway caused two people to keel over. pronunciation 1. Sharp or quick in seeing, hearing, or thinking. That hound has a keen sense of smell. 2. Full of enthusiasm; eager. I am keen about sports of all kinds. 3. Having a sharp cutting edge or point. A keen knife is an important tool in any kitchen. keen (k n) adjective, keener, keenest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. To continue to have, hold, or do. My parents let me keep the kitten that followed me home. Keep mixing the batter until it is smooth. 2. To continue or cause to continue in a certain place or condition; stay or cause to stay. The teacher asked the class to keep quiet. The doctor kept the sick patient in the hospital for a week. 3. To store or put. Do you keep your shoes in the closet? 4. To hold back or stop. The cold weather may keep the plants from budding. 5. To be faithful to; fulfill. I kept my promise and mowed the lawn. 6. To take care of. That farmer keeps a big herd of cows. 7. To write or make entries in. Do you keep a diary? Verb. 1. Food and a place to live. When the children grew up, they all left home and started earning their own keep. 2. The strongest part in a castle or fort. Noun. to keep up. To continue. The noise of the machines kept up all through the night. keep (k p) verb, kept, keeping; noun, plural keeps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to keep up. To continue. The noise of the machines kept up all through the night. pronunciation :PHYSSIZE keeping 1. The condition of being in charge of or having control over something. We left the key to our house in our neighbor s keeping while we were on vacation. 2. Agreement or harmony. Your jokes were not in keeping with the serious nature of the occasion. keep ing (k ping) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir keeping pronunciation ping) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A small metal or wooden barrel. Beer is often put in kegs. keg (keg) noun, plural kegs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (keg) A large, brown seaweed that grows in cold waters along ocean coasts. Kelp provides food for people and animals and is used to make many products. kelp (kelp) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kelp) udPronouce udSndDir kennel udSndDir udSndEffect kennel.wav udPronouce 1. A building where dogs are kept. 2. A place where dogs are raised and trained or cared for while an owner is away. ken nel (ken l) noun, plural kennels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kennelm pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE Kentucky enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A state in the east-central United States. Its capital is Frankfort. Ken n tuk ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Kentucky pronunciation n tuk word history Word History Kentucky comes from an Indian name for this area that probably meant meadowland flat land. Later the name was used for the river running through this flat land south of the Ohio River. When Virginia established a county in this area in 1776, it used the name Kentucky. When the county was made a state, it kept the same name. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Hiq'* Kenya A country in east-central Africa. Ken ya (ken or k ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Kenya pronunciation or k udPronouce udSndDir Past tense and past participle of keep. I kept the ball I found in the playground when no one claimed it. Look up keep for more information. kept (kept) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kept)% udPronouce udSndDir kerchief udSndDir udPronouce A piece of cloth that is worn over the head or around the neck. ker chief (k chif) noun, plural kerchiefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kerchief pronunciation chif) Old pieces of metal, wood, rags, or other things that are thrown away; trash. junk (jungk) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jungk) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A sailing ship usually found in China and southeastern Asia. junk (jungk) noun, plural junks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jungk) junk food Food that has a large amount of sugar or fat and small amounts of other nutrients. junk food max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion maglass maglass maglass junkyard udSndDir udPronouce A place where junk is collected and stored, especially a place for cars that are old or wrecked. junk yard (jungk ) noun, plural junkyards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir junkyard' pronunciation (jungk Jupiter The largest planet in our solar system. It is the fifth closest planet to the sun. Ju ter (j r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Jupiter pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir juror udSndDir udPronouce A member of a jury. The jurors left the court to decide on their verdict. ju ror (j r) noun, plural jurors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir juror pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of people chosen to hear the facts in a matter that has been brought before a court of law. The jury makes a decision on the matter based on the facts they hear and on the law. 2. A group of people who choose the winners and award the prizes in a contest. ju ry (j ) noun, plural juries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Fair and right; honest. The principal is a stern but just person. Adjective. 1. Not more or less than; exactly. You said just what I was going to say. 2. A little while ago. If you re looking for your parents, I just saw them in the garage. 3. By very little; barely. Because of all the traffic, they just made their plane on time. 4. No more than; only. I m not really hurt; it s just a scratch. Adverb. just (just) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (just) udPronouce udSndDir justice udSndDir udPronouce 1. Fair or right treatment or action. The lawyer demanded justice for the innocent person. 2. The quality or condition of being fair and right. Justice demands that all people be treated as equals in a court of law. 3. A judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. jus tice (jus tis) noun, plural justices. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir justice pronunciation justify 1. To show to be fair or reasonable. You justified our teacher s faith in you when you won the scholarship. 2. To prove to be without blame or guilt. The lawyer tried to justify the suspect s action. jus fy (jus ) verb, justified, justifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir justify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir To stick out. The lighthouse is on a piece of land that juts into the sea. jut (jut) verb, jutted, jutting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jut) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A strong fiber that is used to make heavy cord or a coarse material called burlap. Jute comes from a plant that is grown mostly in tropical areas of Asia. jute (j t) noun, plural jutes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jute? pronunciation onUPq6 juvenile udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of or for children or young people. Our town library keeps its collection of juvenile books on the second floor. 2. Childish. The teenagers were criticized for their juvenile behavior. Adjective. A young person. Our youth center offers many activities for juveniles. Noun. ju nile (j l or j ) adjective; noun, plural juveniles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir juvenile pronunciation l or j udSndDir udPronouce The eleventh letter of the alphabet. k, K (k ) noun, plural k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation kaleidoscope udSndDir udPronouce A tube that contains mirrors and often small pieces of colored glass or other colored objects at one end. When the other end of the tube is held up to the eye and turned, the mirrors reflect a series of changing patterns. ka scope (k ) noun, plural kaleidoscopes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir kaleidoscope pronunciation Kampuchea A country in southeastern Asia. It is also called Cambodia. Kam a (kam ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Kampuchea pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A rounded container that has a handle and a narrow neck. A jug is used for holding liquids and is usually made out of pottery, glass, or plastic. jug (jug) noun, plural jugs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jug) :PHYSSIZE juggle 1. To keep balls or other objects in continuous motion from the hands into the air by skillful tossing and catching. That clown can juggle three oranges at once without letting one drop to the floor. 2. To change in order to cheat or deceive. The criminals juggled the records to hide the theft from the company. jug gle (jug l) verb, juggled, juggling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir juggle pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir juice udSndDir udPronouce 1. The liquid from vegetables, fruits, or meats. I love fresh orange juice. 2. A fluid produced inside the body. The stomach releases digestive juices when we eat. juice (j s) noun, plural juices.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir juice pronunciation juicy Having much juice. The juicy peach squirted my shirt when I bit into it. juic ) adjective, juicier, juiciest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir juicy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir The seventh month of the year. July has thirty-one days. Ju ly (j ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation word history Word History The Romans named the month of July in honor of Julius Caesar because he was born in this month. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing jumble udSndDir udPronouce To mix or throw into confusion. All the toys were jumbled together in the box. Verb. A confused mixture or condition; mess. The child threw everything in the closet into a jumble in trying to find a missing shoe. Noun. jum ble (jum l) verb, jumbled, jumbling; noun, plural jumbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jumble% pronunciation jumbo Extremely large. jum bo (jum ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce jumbo pronunciation word history Word History The word jumbo comes from Jumbo, the name of a large elephant that appeared about one hundred years ago in a famous circus. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. To use a push from one s feet to move through or into the air. The shortstop had to jump to catch the ball. I can jump off the high diving board. 2. To move or get up suddenly. The students jumped to their feet when they heard the fire alarm ring. 3. To pass over through the air. The horse jumped the fence. 4. To increase or rise in a quick or unexpected way. The price of gasoline jumped. Verb. 1. The act of jumping. The fox made a jump across the stream. 2. The distance covered by jumping. The athlete made a jump of 20 feet. 3. A sudden move or start. 4. A sudden increase or rise. My parents complained about the jump in the price of milk. Noun. to jump at. To accept quickly and eagerly. I jumped at the chance to work at the library during the summer. jump (jump) verb, jumped, jumping; noun, plural jumps.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jumpe idiom to jump at. To accept quickly and eagerly. I jumped at the chance to work at the library during the summer. pronunciation (jump) jumper udSndDir udPronouce A dress that is in one piece and does not have sleeves. A jumper is usually worn over a blouse or sweater. jump er (jum r) noun, plural jumpers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jumper5 pronunciation jump rope 1. A game played by swinging a rope over the head and under the feet of oneself or another person or persons who jump up to let the rope pass underneath. Jump rope may be played alone, or two people may swing the rope while one or more other players jump. 2. The rope used to play this game. jump rope :PHYSSIZE junction udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place where things meet or cross. A place where railroad tracks meet is called a junction. 2. The act of joining or the condition of being joined. junc tion (jungk n) noun, plural junctions.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir junction pronunciation (jungk The sixth month of the year. June has thirty days. June (j n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation word history Word History The Romans named the month of June in honor of Juno, queen of the gods in Roman mythology.} WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing jungle udSndDir udPronouce Land in tropical areas that is covered with a thick mass of trees, vines, and bushes. jun gle (jung l) noun, plural jungles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jungle! pronunciation (jung junior udSndDir udPronouce 1. The younger of two. The word junior is used after the name of a son who has the same name as his father. Robert Edwards, Junior, is the son of Robert Edwards, Senior. 2. Of or for younger people. The twins are playing in the junior tennis tournament. 3. Having to do with the year before the last year in high school or college. 4. Having a lower position or rank. A junior executive does not have as important a job as a senior executive. Adjective. 1. A person who is younger than another. My cousin is my junior by three years. 2. A student who is in the year before the last year of high school or college. Noun. jun ior (j r) adjective; noun, plural juniors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir junior pronunciation listq junior high school A school between elementary school and high school. It usually includes grades seven and eight and sometimes grades six or nine. junior high school juniper udSndDir udPronouce An evergreen shrub or tree. Junipers have purple cones that look like berries. ju per (j r) noun, plural junipers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir juniper pronunciation journalist udSndDir udPronouce A writer who works for a newspaper or magazine. jour ist (j list) noun, plural journalists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir journalist pronunciation list) journey udSndDir udPronouce A long trip. The Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic on their journey to the New World. Noun. To make a trip; travel. My cousin wants to journey through Africa after graduating from college. Verb. jour ney (j ) noun, plural journeys; verb, journeyed, journeying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir journey pronunciation joust udSndDir udPronouce A formal contest or combat between two knights on horseback. Each knight was armed with a lance and wore armor. Noun. To fight or take part in a joust. The two knights jousted to win the favor of the royal couple. Verb. joust (joust) noun, plural jousts; verb, jousted, jousting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir joust pronunciation (joust) :PHYSSIZE jovial Full of fun; merry; jolly. I m always in a jovial mood on my birthday. jo al (j l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jovial pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion laugh laugh laugh udSndDir udPronouce Heavy, loose flesh hanging from or under the lower jaw. jowl (joul) noun, plural jowls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (joul) udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. A strong feeling of happiness or delight. The young children jumped with joy when their grandparents arrived for a visit. 2. A person or thing that causes a strong feeling of happiness. The friendly, helpful children were a joy to their neighbors. joy (joi) noun, plural joys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (joi) max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia joyful Feeling, showing, or causing great happiness; glad. The parents had joyful looks on their faces when they saw that their child was not hurt in the accident. The couple s wedding anniversary was a joyful occasion. joy ful (joi l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir joyful pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta comforta comfortable joyous Joyful or happy. The wedding was a joyous occasion for the families of the bride and groom. joy ous (joi s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir joyous pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta comforta comfortable joystick udSndDir udPronouce A control shaped like a rod that is attached to some computers. The joystick controls figures on the monitor. This word is also spelled joy stick. joy stick (joi ) noun, plural joysticks.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir joysticke pronunciation jr. or Jr. An abbreviation for junior. jr. or Jr. jubilant Feeling or showing great joy. The players were jubilant over their victory. ju lant (j nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jubilant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia Judaism The religion of the Jews. It is based chiefly on a belief in one God and the teachings of the Old Testament. Ju ism (j m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Judaism pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir judge udSndDir udPronouce 1. To agree on a verdict or make a decision about a case in a court of law. The court could not judge the case properly because of a lack of evidence. 2. To settle or decide. Three men and three women have been chosen to judge the dog show. 3. To form an opinion of. Judge the movie by seeing it yourself; don t listen to what other people say about it. 4. To find something wrong with. Don t be quick to judge other people. Verb. 1. A person who decides on questions and disagreements in a court of law. A judge can be chosen by a government official or elected by the voters. 2. A person who decides the winner in a contest or dispute. 3. A person who knows enough about a subject to give an opinion about it. My cousin is a good judge of horses. Noun. judge (juj) verb, judged, judging; noun, plural judges.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir judge pronunciation (juj) j\q$j judgment udSndDir udPronouce 1. The ability to decide or judge. They showed good judgment in deciding to buy this car. 2. An opinion. In my judgment, that student is very good at drawing. 3. A verdict agreed on or a decision made by a court of law. It was the judgment of the court that the accused person was guilty. judg ment (juj nt) noun, plural judgments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir judgmentE pronunciation judicial Having to do with courts of law or judges. It is the responsibility of the judicial branch of government to make the meaning of the law clear. ju cial (j dish l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir judicial pronunciation dish udPronouce udSndDir A way of fighting and defending oneself without weapons. ju do (j ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation word history Word History The word judo comes from a Japanese word that means gentle way. This method of fighting is not so rough as other ways of fighting. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing jingle udSndDir udPronouce To make or cause to make a tinkling or ringing sound. Whenever the kitten moved, the bell on its collar jingled. The child shook the bank to jingle the coins inside. Verb. 1. A tinkling or ringing sound. Whenever the cowhands walked you could hear the jingle of their spurs. 2. A light, short tune that is easy to remember. I can t stop humming a new jingle I ve heard on the radio. Noun. jin gle (jing l) verb, jingled, jingling; noun, plural jingles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jingle pronunciation (jing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck. 2. A spell of bad luck. There seems to be a jinx on this garden, because nothing will grow. Noun. To bring or try to bring bad luck to. Some people think a black cat will jinx you if it walks in front of you. Verb. jinx (jingks) noun, plural jinxes; verb, jinxed, jinxing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jinx? pronunciation (jingks)ujq udSndDir udPronouce 1. A position of work; employment. Did you get a job in the grocery store for the summer? 2. Something that has to be done; piece of work. It s my job to feed and walk the dog. The repair job on the television set will cost fifty dollars. job (job) noun, plural jobs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (job) jockey udSndDir udPronouce A person who rides horses in races. jock ey (jok ) noun, plural jockeys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jockey pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce To run or move at a slow, steady pace. My parents jog in the park every morning for exercise. Verb. A slow, steady pace. The runner moved at a jog. Noun. jog (jog) verb, jogged, jogging; noun, plural jogs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jog) 1. To put or fasten together so as to become one. Tie a knot to join the two ends of the rope. We all joined hands and formed a circle. 2. To come together or come together with. Where do the two rivers join? This road joins the main highway just ahead. 3. To become a member of. Two students who are graduating from high school plan to join the army. 4. To come into the company of; get together with. Our friends at the other table joined us after they had finished eating. 5. To take part with others. Many people joined in singing the old songs. join (join) verb, joined, joining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (join)] udPronouce udSndDir joint udSndDir udPronouce 1. The place or part where two or more bones meet or come together. The knee and the elbow are joints. Most joints act like hinges, allowing the bones to move in one or more directions. 2. The part or space between two joints. The ring was stuck on the middle joint of my finger. 3. The place or part where any two or more things meet or come together. The old chair was very unsteady because the joint in one of its legs was coming loose. Noun. Belonging to or done by two or more people. You and I have a joint responsibility to feed and walk the dog after school. My parents are joint owners of a gas station. Adjective. joint (joint) noun, plural joints; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir joint pronunciation (joint) udEmotion laugh udSndDir udPronouce Something that is said or done to make people laugh. The child started to tell a joke but forgot the funny line at the end. My parents pretended to forget my birthday as a joke. Noun. To tell or make jokes. At the party everyone laughed and joked. Verb. joke (j k) noun, plural jokes; verb, joked, joking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jokee pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh jolly udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce Full of fun; merry and cheerful. The person who was dressed as a clown was very jolly. We sat around the campfire singing songs and having a jolly time. jol ly (jol ) adjective, jollier, jolliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jolly max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udSndDir udPronouce To move or cause to move with a sudden, rough jerk or jerks. The jeep jolted along the dirt road. When the car behind us hit our car, we were jolted out of our seats. Verb. 1. A jerk or jar. The bus stopped with a jolt. 2. A surprise or shock. The bad news gave us quite a jolt. Noun. jolt (j lt) verb, jolted, jolting; noun, plural jolts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jolty pronunciation jonquil udSndDir udPronouce A fragrant yellow flower that is a kind of daffodil. A jonquil has a short center petal shaped like a cup. Jonquils grow from bulbs. The flower garden in the park is full of jonquils and tulips in the spring. jon quil (jong l) noun, plural jonquils.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jonquil pronunciation (jong :PHYSSIZE kaqC Jordan A country in the Middle East. Jor dan (j n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Jordan pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir jostle udSndDir udPronouce To bump or push roughly. A group of people at the stage door jostled one another to get a chance to meet the actors after the show. Verb. A bump or push. I accidentally gave the person next to me a jostle as I tried to get to the back of the bus. Noun. jos tle (jos l) verb, jostled, jostling; noun, plural jostles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jostle7 pronunciation To write quickly or briefly. I always keep a pad by the telephone so I can jot down messages before I forget them. jot (jot) verb, jotted, jotting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jot) udPronouce udSndDir journal udSndDir udPronouce 1. A regular record or account. A diary is one kind of journal. Each student was told to keep a journal during the summer. The scientist entered the results of the experiments in a journal. 2. A magazine or newspaper. The medical journal published a report on the doctor s most recent discoveries. jour nal (j l) noun, plural journals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir journal pronunciation journalism The writing and publishing of articles on news and opinions in newspapers, magazines, and similar publications. jour ism (j m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir journalism pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce A playful joke; prank. I meant my remark as a jest, and I m sorry it hurt your feelings. Noun. To speak or act in a playful way. You must be jesting; I can t believe what you re saying is true. Verb. jest (jest) noun, plural jests; verb, jested, jesting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jest pronunciation (jest) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle Jesus The founder of the Christian religion. He was born in about 4 B.C. and died in about 29 A.D. He is also called Christ or Jesus Christ. Je sus (j SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Jesus pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect jet.wav udPronouce 1. A stream of liquid, gas, or vapor that comes with force from a small opening. This fountain is a jet of water that rises fifty feet into the air. 2. An aircraft that is driven by a stream of hot gas. When we went to Puerto Rico, we flew on a jet. Noun. To shoot forth in a stream; spurt. Water jetted onto the street from the break in the water pipe. Verb. jet (jet) noun, plural jets; verb, jetted, jetting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jet) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE jet-propelled Driven by a stream or jet of hot gas. The jet-propelled rocket was launched into an orbit around the earth. jet-pro pelled (jet peld ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jet-propelled pronunciation peld udPronouce udSndDir jet propulsion A method of moving an airplane, rocket, or other vehicle in one direction by using a stream or jet of hot gas forced out in the opposite direction. jet propulsion jetty udSndDir udPronouce 1. A wall that is built out into a body of water. Jetties can be built of rocks, wood, concrete, or steel. Jetties are used to control the flow of a river or to protect the coast from breaking waves. 2. A platform where boats and ships can dock; wharf. jet ty (jet ) noun, plural jetties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jetty pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is descended from the ancient Hebrews. 2. A person whose religion is Judaism. Jew (j ) noun, plural Jews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation jewel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A precious stone; gem. Jewels are used in rings and bracelets because of their beauty. They are also used in watches or machines because they are very hard and last a long time. 2. A valuable necklace, pin, bracelet, or other ornament that is decorated with precious stones. 3. A person or thing that has great value or excellence. That battleship is the jewel of the navy. jew el (j l) noun, plural jewels.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jewel pronunciation :PHYSSIZE jeweler udSndDir udPronouce A person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry or watches. jew er (j r) noun, plural jewelers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jeweler pronunciation jewelry Necklaces, pins, bracelets, or other ornaments. Jewelry is often decorated with precious stones. jew ry (j ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jewelry pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir Jewish Having to do with Jews, their religion, or their culture. Jew ish (j ish) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Jewish pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A sail in the shape of a triangle that is set in front of the mast and is attached to the bow. jib (jib) noun, plural jibs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jib) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass :PHYSSIZE jiffy A very short time; moment. Wait for me; I ll be there in a jiffy. jif fy (jif ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jiffy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A fast, lively dance. 2. The music for this dance. The bagpipes played a jig, and everyone danced. Noun. 1. To dance a jig. 2. To move with a rapid jerking or bobbing motion. As I watched, the float on my fishing line jigged up and down. Verb. jig (jig) noun, plural jigs; verb, jigged, jigging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jig) jigsaw udSndDir udPronouce A saw that has a narrow blade set vertically in a frame. A jigsaw is used to cut along wavy or curved lines. jig saw (jig ) noun, plural jigsaws. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jigsaw) pronunciation jigsaw puzzle A puzzle made up of small pieces that have irregular shapes and can be fitted together to make a picture. jigsaw puzzle udSndDir udPronouce 1. To shake or vibrate. The explosion jarred the building. 2. To have a harsh, unpleasant effect on. The sudden clatter of dishes jarred my nerves. Verb. A shake or sudden movement; shock. We wrapped the glass bowl well so all the jars and bumps it would get in the mail would not break it. Noun. jar (j r) verb, jarred, jarring; noun, plural jars.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation javelin udSndDir udPronouce 1. A light spear that was once used as a weapon. 2. A long, thin spear of metal that is thrown in athletic contests. The athlete who throws it the farthest wins. jave lin (jav lin) noun, plural javelins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir javelin pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The lower or upper bony part of the mouth. The jaws give shape to the mouth and hold the teeth in place. 2. A similar mouth part or parts in insects and other animals without backbones. 3. One of two parts of a tool that can be closed to grasp or hold something. The jaws of this vise hold the piece of wood tight while I sand it. jaw (j ) noun, plural jaws. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Any of various noisy, brightly colored birds that belong to the crow family. Some jays, like the common blue jay, have crests on their heads. jay (j ) noun, plural jays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE jaywalk To cross the street without paying attention to the traffic lights or laws. jay walk (j ) verb, jaywalked, jaywalking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jaywalk pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Music that has strong rhythm and accented notes that fall in unexpected places. Jazz was originated by American blacks in the late nineteenth century. Musicians frequently add notes of their own as they play a jazz piece. jazz (jaz) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jaz) udPronouce udSndDir jealous 1. Fearful of losing someone s love to another person. A young child will often be jealous of a new baby in the family. 2. Having envy of a person, or what a person has or can do. I used to be jealous of my friend s ability to play football well. jeal ous (jel s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jealous pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor jealousy udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A jealous feeling. My jealousy over my friend s new bicycle was silly. jeal y (jel ) noun, plural jealousies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jealousyE pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor jeans udSndDir udPronouce Pants made from denim or similar strong cloth and worn for work or informal dress. I wore old jeans while cleaning the house. jeans (j nz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jeans pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A small, powerful automobile that moves easily over poor, rough roads. The jeep was originally used by soldiers. jeep (j p) noun, plural jeeps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jeep# pronunciation onunqQl jelly udSndDir udPronouce A soft, firm food. The most common kind of jelly is made from fruit juice boiled with sugar and is eaten with bread, toast, muffins, and other foods. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are my favorite. Noun. To make into or become jelly. My neighbor jellies plums every fall. Verb. jel ly (jel ) noun, plural jellies; verb, jellied, jellying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jelly pronunciation jellyfish udSndDir udPronouce A sea animal with a body that is soft and firm like jelly and has the shape of an umbrella. There are many long, slender tentacles hanging down from this body. The jellyfish uses its tentacles to sting its prey and move the prey to its mouth. jel fish (jel fish ) noun, plural jellyfish or jellyfishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jellyfish pronunciation fish :PHYSSIZE jeopardy The danger of loss, injury, or death. Firefighters are in jeopardy when they enter burning buildings. jeop y (jep ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jeopardy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A sudden, sharp pull or twist; start. The worker gave the rope a jerk. The car moved forward with a jerk. Noun. To move with a sudden, sharp motion. I jerked my head around when I heard the loud noise. The fishing rod jerked when the fish bit the bait. Verb. jerk (j rk) noun, plural jerks; verb, jerked, jerking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jerkA pronunciation jerkin udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A short, tight jacket that does not have sleeves. Jerkins were worn by men and boys in the 1500s and 1600s. jer kin (j kin) noun, plural jerkins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jerkinI pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass jersey udSndDir udPronouce 1. A cloth that is knitted by machine out of wool, cotton, or other materials. Jersey is very soft and is used to make clothing. 2. A sweater or shirt made out of this cloth. It is pulled on over the head. jer sey (j ) noun, plural jerseys.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jersey pronunciation jackrabbit udSndDir udPronouce A large hare of western North America that has very long ears and strong back legs for leaping. jack bit (jak it) noun, plural jackrabbits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jackrabbit+ pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A hard, green stone that is used for jewelry and carved ornaments. jade (j d) noun, plural jades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE theq jagged Having sharp points that stick out. Some eagles build nests on jagged cliffs. jag ged (jag id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jagged pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir jaguar udSndDir udPronouce A large animal that belongs to the cat family. The short fur of a jaguar is golden and is marked with black rings with spots in their centers. Jaguars are found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. jag uar (jag r) noun, plural jaguars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jaguar pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A building where people who are waiting for a trial or who have been found guilty of breaking the law are kept; prison. Noun. To put or keep in a jail. The police jailed the people they caught robbing the bank. Verb. jail (j l) noun, plural jails; verb, jailed, jailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To press or squeeze into a tight space. The traveler tried to jam too many clothes into one small suitcase. People jammed onto the bus to get to work. 2. To fill or block completely. Cars jammed the road to the beach. The store was jammed with customers. 3. To become or cause to become stuck so as not to work. The rifle jammed when the soldier tried to fire it. Rust and dirt jammed the lock on the gate. 4. To push hard. The driver jammed on the brakes to stop the car. 5. To bruise or crush. I jammed my hand when I closed the drawer on it. Verb. 1. A mass of people or things so crowded together that it is difficult to move. We were three hours late because we got stuck in a traffic jam in the city. 2. A difficult situation. The tourists were in a real jam when the police found the stolen money in their car. Noun. jam (jam) verb, jammed, jamming; noun, plural jams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jam) ggleq udSndDir udPronouce A sweet food made by boiling fruit and sugar together until it is thick. Jam is used as a spread on bread or other foods. jam (jam) noun, plural jams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jam) Jamaica An island country in the Caribbean Sea. Ja ca (j ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Jamaica pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for January. jangle udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make or cause to make a harsh or unpleasant sound. The metal blinds jangled in the wind. The janitor jangled a bunch of keys. 2. To irritate or upset. The noise from the party at my neighbor s apartment jangled me and made it hard to concentrate. Verb. A harsh or unpleasant sound. Everything fell from the shelf with a loud jangle. Noun. jan gle (jang l) verb, jangled, jangling; noun, plural jangles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jangle pronunciation (jang janitor udSndDir udPronouce A person whose job is to take care of and clean a building. jan tor (jan r) noun, plural janitors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir janitor pronunciation January The first month of the year. January has thirty-one days. Jan y (jan ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce January pronunciation word history Word History The Romans named January after Janus, their god of doors and gates. A holiday in his honor was held during this month. Janus was shown with two faces that looked in opposite directions. His holiday was probably held in January because this month looks in two directions, back on the year that has passed and ahead to the year to come. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing Japan An island country in the Pacific Ocean. It is off the eastern coast of Asia. Ja pan (j ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Japan pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Japanese udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of Japan. 2. The language of Japan. Noun. Having to do with Japan, its people, or their language. Adjective. Jap nese (jap or jap ) noun, plural Japanese; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Japanese pronunciation or jap Japanese beetle A beetle that came to the United States from Asia. Its head parts are blue-green and its wings are copper colored. The larvae feed on roots, and the adults eat leaves and flowers and can be serious pests. Japanese beetle :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A container that has a wide mouth. A jar is usually made out of glass, plastic, or pottery. Peanut butter, pickles, and jelly often come in jars. 2. The amount that is contained in a jar. This recipe calls for a small jar of olives. jar (j r) noun, plural jars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation itself Its own self. The cat washed itself. The yard is full of weeds, but the house itself is in good condition. it self (it self ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir itself pronunciation (it self udPronouce Im170 udSndDir i\i10 A suffix that means the state or quality of being. The word finality means the state or quality of being final. A suffix that means doing or tending to do something. The word destructive means tending to destroy. Shortened form of I have. ve no money. I ve been home all day. v) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir i\i10 ivory udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce If188 1. A smooth, hard, white substance. It forms the tusks of elephants, walruses, and certain other animals. Piano keys are often made of ivory. 2. A creamy white color. Noun. 1. Made of or like ivory. The piano has ivory keys. 2. Having the color ivory. The room was ivory with red trim. Adjective. ) noun, plural ivories; adjective.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ivory pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The elephant's tusks are ivory..f an adult's hands.hands.t's hands. Ivory Coast A country in western Africa. Ivory Coast udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce 1. A vine with shiny, evergreen leaves. Some kinds of ivy climb up walls or grow along the ground. 2. Any plant that climbs up walls or grows along the ground. ) noun, plural ivies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The tenth letter of the alphabet. j, J (j ) noun, plural j SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce To poke with something pointed. I accidentally jabbed my finger with a pin while I was sewing. Verb. A poke with something pointed. Please give me a jab if I start to fall asleep during the movie. Noun. jab (jab) verb, jabbed, jabbing; noun, plural jabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jab) enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown sHistShowing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing howing leavePage word history definition definitiondown definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tool that is used for lifting heavy objects a short distance above the ground. The mechanic raised the front end of the car with a jack in order to change the flat tire. 2. A playing card with a picture of a young man on it. 3. jacks. A game that is played with a small rubber ball and little pieces of metal that are also called jacks. A player has to pick up a number of the metal jacks while bouncing and catching the ball with the same hand. Noun. To lift with a jack. The mechanic at the gas station jacked the car up so we could see what needed to be repaired. Verb. jack (jak) noun, plural jacks; verb, jacked, jacking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jak) word history Word History The word jack comes from the man s name Jack. Tools and other objects are often named after personal names. This same word jack is also found in the words jack-in-the-box, jackknife, jack-o -lantern, jackpot, and jackrabbit. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE jackal udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce An animal that looks like a small dog. A jackal has a pointed face, a bushy tail, and ears that point straight up. Jackals live on plains in Africa and Asia. They eat plants, small animals, and the remains of other animals prey. jack al (jak l) noun, plural jackals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jackal pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist jacket udSndDir udPronouce 1. A short coat. Our team wears jackets with the name of the team across the back. 2. An outer covering for a record or book. On the back of this book jacket there is a picture of the author. jack et (jak it) noun, plural jackets.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jacket pronunciation jack-in-the-box udSndDir udPronouce A toy that is made up of a box that a doll pops out of when the lid is opened. jack-in-the-box (jak boks ) noun, plural jack-in-the-boxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jack-in-the-box pronunciation boks uttoa/* jackknife udSndDir udPronouce A large pocketknife. jack knife (jak ) noun, plural jackknives (jak SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jackknife pronunciation jack-o -lantern udSndDir udPronouce A pumpkin that has been hollowed out and carved to look like a face. Jack-o -lanterns are used at Halloween as lanterns or decorations. jack-o tern (jak rn) noun, plural jack-o -lanterns.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jack-o -lantern pronunciation :PHYSSIZE jackpot udSndDir udSndEffect jackpot.wav udPronouce The largest prize in a game or contest. That game show has a jackpot of $100,000. to hit the jackpot. 1. To win a jackpot. Someone from our town hit the jackpot on a television game show. 2. To have a great success or unexpected good fortune. My parents friends hit the jackpot with their new business. jack pot (jak ) noun, plural jackpots.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir jackpot idiom to hit the jackpot. 1. To win a jackpot. Someone from our town hit the jackpot on a television game show. 2. To have a great success or unexpected good fortune. My parents friends hit the jackpot with their new business. pronunciation Israeli udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce If181 A person who was born in or is a citizen of Israel. Noun. Having to do with Israel or the people of Israel. Adjective. Is li (iz r ) noun, plural Israelis; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Israeli pronunciation (iz r issue udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce If182 1. The act of sending or giving out. I was in charge of the issue of tents to all the campers. 2. Something that is sent or given out. Do you have the latest issue of this magazine? 3. A subject that is being discussed or considered. The student council debated the issue of safety in the hallways. Noun. To send or give out. The Department of the Treasury issues paper money and coins. The teacher issued books to all the students. Verb. is sue (ish ) noun, plural issues; verb, issued, issuing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir issue pronunciation A suffix that means: 1. A person who does or makes something. Tourist means a person who tours. Novelist means a person who writes novels. 2. A person who is skilled in or works at something. Biologist means a person who is skilled in biology. Machinist means a person who is skilled in using machinery. 3. A person who supports or is in favor of. Socialist means a person who is in favor of socialism. isthmus udEmotion mylist udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce If183 A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas. An isthmus has water on two sides. North America and South America are connected by an isthmus. isth mus (is s) noun, plural isthmuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir isthmus pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist 1. A thing, person, or situation that is being talked about. My cousin threw the ball to me and I caught it. I met someone interesting today; do you know who it was? 2. It is used with some verbs that show an action or condition. It is raining hard. It isn t very cold this morning. Pronoun. In certain children s games, the person who has to do something special. In playing tag, the person who is it has to chase the other players. Noun. it (it) pronoun; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir i\i10 Italian udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce If184 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of Italy. 2. The language spoken in Italy. Noun. Of or having to do with Italy, its people, or their language. Adjective. ian (i tal n) noun, plural Italians; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Italian pronunciation (i tal italic udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce If185 Of or having to do with a style of type whose letters slant to the right. This sentence is printed in italic type. Adjective. italics. Italic type. Print the sentence in italics. Noun. ic (i tal ik) adjective; noun, plural italics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir italic= pronunciation (i tal italicize To print in italics. cize (i tal ) verb, italicized, italicizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir italicize pronunciation (i tal udPronouce Im168 udSndDir i\i10 Italy A country in southern Europe. It ly (it ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Italy pronunciation udPronouce If186 udSndDir i\i10 udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce 1. A tickling or stinging feeling in the skin. An itch is relieved by scratching or rubbing. 2. A restless, uneasy feeling or longing. Some people have an itch to travel around the world. Noun. 1. To have or cause a tickling or stinging feeling in the skin. The rash on my hand itches. 2. To have a restless, uneasy feeling or desire. The bully was itching for a fight. Verb. itch (ich) noun, plural itches; verb, itched, itching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ich) max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce 1. A single thing in a group or list. There are many rare items in that stamp collection. The shopping list has ten items on it. 2. A bit of news. There was an item in the newspaper about the football team s victory. tem ( m) noun, plural items. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation itemize To make a list of each item in a group. If you itemize all your expenses, you can make up a budget. ize ( ) verb, itemized, itemizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir itemize pronunciation udPronouce Im169 udSndDir i\i10 Shortened form of it will. ll soon be spring. It ll take me an hour to get home. it ll (it l) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce If187 udSndDir i\i10 Of, belonging to, or having to do with it. The cat licked its paw. The last volume of the encyclopedia is not in its proper place. Another word that sounds like this is it its (its) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (its) udPronouce udSndDir i\i10 1. Shortened form of it is. s cold out today. 2. Shortened form of it has. s been nice to see you. Another word that sounds like this is its. it s (its) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (its) udPronouce udSndDir i\i10 irregularity udSndDir udPronouce If175 1. The quality of being irregular. The irregularity of rainfall in this area makes it hard for farmers to know when to plant. 2. Something that goes against a pattern, rule, or custom. That lone hill is the only irregularity in the flat landscape. ir ty (i reg ) noun, plural irregularities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir irregularity pronunciation (i reg irresistible Not capable of being resisted or opposed. The delicious watermelon was irresistible to the children. ir ble (ir i zis l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir irresistible pronunciation i zis udPronouce Im161 udSndDir i\i10 irresponsible Not trustworthy or reliable; not responsible. It would be irresponsible to borrow a book and not return it. ir ble (ir i spon l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir irresponsible pronunciation i spon udPronouce If176 udSndDir i\i10 max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat irrigate To supply land with water through streams, channels, or pipes. The farmer irrigated the dry land so that crops could be grown. ir gate (ir ) verb, irrigated, irrigating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir irrigate pronunciation udPronouce If177 udSndDir i\i10 irrigation The act of supplying land with water. Irrigation made it possible for crops to grow in the desert. ir tion (ir n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir irrigation pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Im162 udSndDir i\i10 irritate 1. To make angry or impatient, especially over a small thing. Your constant teasing irritates me. 2. To make sore or sensitive. The smoke irritated my eyes. ir tate (ir ) verb, irritated, irritating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir irritate pronunciation udPronouce Im163 udSndDir i\i10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce A form of the present tense of be that is used with he, she, it, or the name of a person, place, or thing. She is not home. He is four years old. Who is at the door? is (iz) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (iz)o tha A suffix that means: 1. Of or having to do with. Polish means of or having to do with Poland. 2. Like. Childish means like a child. 3. Somewhat. Yellowish means somewhat yellow. island udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce Im164 1. A body of land that is completely surrounded by water. An island is smaller than a continent. Ireland is an island. 2. Something that looks like an island. There was an island of floating ice in the middle of the lake. is land ( nd) noun, plural islands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir island pronunciation islander udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce Im165 A person who was born or is living on an island. is r) noun, plural islanders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir islander pronunciation udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce An island. Isles are usually small islands. Other words that sound like this are aisle and I isle ( l) noun, plural isles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir isle; pronunciation l) andaM@ islet udEmotion maglass udSndDir i\i10 udPronouce If178 A little island. Another word that sounds like this is eyelet. is let ( lit) noun, plural islets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir islet pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass Shortened form of is not. Our dog isn t a puppy anymore. is t (iz nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Im166 udSndDir i\i10 isolate To place or set apart; separate from others. I was isolated from my sister and brother when I had the mumps so that they wouldn t get it. late ( ) verb, isolated, isolating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir isolate pronunciation udPronouce Im167 udSndDir i\i10 isosceles triangle A triangle with two sides of equal length. les triangle ( SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir isosceles triangle pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce If179 udSndDir i\i10 udEmotion mylist mylist mylist Israel A country in the Middle East. Is el (iz l or iz l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Israel pronunciation l or iz udPronouce If180 udSndDir i\i10 inwardly 1. Toward the inside; inward. 2. In the mind; privately. Although the tightrope walkers seemed calm, they were inwardly terrified. in ly (in ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inwardly pronunciation udPronouce Im156 udSndDir inwards Another spelling of the adverb inward. Both the front door and the back door open inwards. Look up inward for more information. in wards (in rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inwards pronunciation rdz)C udPronouce If172 udSndDir iodine 1. A chemical element that occurs as shiny gray crystals. It is found in seaweed and saltwater. Iodine is used in medicine and in photography. 2. A brown medicine that contains iodine. It is put on cuts to kill germs. dine ( ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir iodine pronunciation udPronouce Im157 udSndDir An atom or group of atoms that has an electrical charge. n or on) noun, plural ions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation n or max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass A suffix that means: 1. The act of. Discussion means the act of discussing. 2. The condition of being. Confusion means the state of being confused. The suffix -tion has the same meanings. A state in the north-central United States. Its capital is Des Moines. ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce pronunciation word history Word History The name Iowa comes from a name of a tribe of American Indians who lived in what is now Iowa. Pioneers gave this name to the area s largest river. Later it was chosen as the name of the state. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing A country in southwestern Asia. This country was formerly known as Persia. ran (i ran ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (i ran udPronouce udSndDir A country in southwestern Asia. raq (i rak ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (i rak udPronouce udSndDir Ireland 1. An island west of Great Britain that is divided into two countries, Ireland and Northern Ireland. 2. The country called the Republic of Ireland that is in the southern part of this island. Ire land ( nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Ireland pronunciation udPronouce If173 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The round, colored part of the eye. The iris is between the cornea and the lens. It controls the amount of light that enters the eye. 2. A plant that has long leaves shaped like swords and large, showy flowers. ris ( ris) noun, plural irises.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Irish 1. The people of Ireland or their descendants in other countries. 2. A language spoken in Ireland. rish ( rish) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Irish pronunciation rish) udPronouce Im158 udSndDir Irish setter A hunting dog that originally came from Ireland. It has a coat of silky, reddish hair. Irish setter :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A gray-white metal. Iron is the most important metal and is used in making steel. It is magnetic and is a good conductor of heat and electricity. All plants and animals need iron. Iron is a chemical element. 2. Any of various tools made of iron or a similar metal. The cowhand branded the cattle with a hot iron. 3. An appliance with a flat surface that is heated and used to press or smooth cloth. The laundry used a large iron to press shirts. 4. irons. Heavy chains that are used to keep a prisoner from moving. Noun. 1. Made of iron. The lion s cage has iron bars. 2. Strong and hard. I have an iron will once I make up my mind to do something. Adjective. To press or smooth with a heated iron. Can you iron your own shirt? Verb. to iron out. To settle, adjust, or eliminate. We talked for an hour and ironed out our differences. Verb. ron ( rn) noun, plural irons; adjective; verb, ironed, ironing.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ironk idiom to iron out. To settle, adjust, or eliminate. We talked for an hour and ironed out our differences. Verb. pronunciation irony A way of speaking or writing in which what a person says is the opposite of what he or she really means or feels. To say Oh, wonderful! when you hear bad news is irony. ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir irony pronunciation udPronouce Im159 udSndDir Iroquois udSndDir udPronouce Im160 A member of a confederation of American Indian tribes of New York. Ir quois (ir kwoi ) noun, plural Iroquois. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Iroquois pronunciation kwoi irregular 1. Not following a pattern; unequal or uneven in length, shape, or spacing. The irregular row of trees had gaps and clusters in it. My work hours are irregular; some days I work for eight hours and some for only two. 2. Not smooth; bumpy or rugged. The surface of the moon is irregular. 3. Not going by a rule, custom, or habit; unusual. It s irregular to call a teacher by his or her first name. ir lar (i reg r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir irregular pronunciation (i reg udPronouce If174 udSndDir inventive Good at thinking up new things; creative. The inventive campers kept their food cool by putting it in a closed jar in the river. in tive (in ven tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inventive pronunciation (in ven tiv)' udPronouce Im148 udSndDir inventor udSndDir udPronouce Im149 A person who invents. Alexander Graham Bell was the inventor of the telephone. in tor (in ven r) noun, plural inventors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inventor1 pronunciation (in ven inventory udSndDir udPronouce Im150 1. A detailed list of articles on hand. The inventory showed all the goods the clothing store had on its shelves. 2. The articles that are on such a list. The store has a large inventory of sports equipment. in ry (in ) noun, plural inventories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inventory pronunciation invert 1. To turn upside down. Invert the bank and try to shake some coins out. 2. To reverse the order or position of. If you invert the letters of the word star, you have the word rats. in vert (in v ) verb, inverted, inverting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invert pronunciation (in v max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Im151 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass invertebrate udSndDir udPronouce If164 Having to do with an animal that does not have a backbone. Adjective. An animal that does not have a backbone. Sponges, worms, lobsters, and insects are invertebrates. Noun. in brate (in v brit or ) adjective; noun, plural invertebrates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invertebrate5 pronunciation (in v brit or in v invest 1. To use money to buy something that will make more money. Some people invest their savings in stocks and bonds. 2. To give or spend time or effort. We invested many hours in planning the annual class trip. in vest (in vest ) verb, invested, investing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invest pronunciation (in vest udPronouce If165 udSndDir investigate To look into carefully in order to find facts and get information. The police are responsible for investigating crimes. in gate (in ves ) verb, investigated, investigating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir investigate pronunciation (in ves udPronouce If166 udSndDir max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass investigation udSndDir udPronouce If167 The act of investigating. The investigation of the moon has been accomplished by astronauts. in tion (in ves n) noun, plural investigations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir investigation pronunciation (in ves investment udSndDir udPronouce If168 1. The act of investing money, time, or effort. They made a lot of money on that investment in real estate. 2. The amount of money that is invested. How large is your investment in your friend s business? 3. Something in which money is invested. That savings certificate was a good investment. in ment (in vest nt) noun, plural investments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir investmentU pronunciation (in vest F#ak& investor udSndDir udPronouce Im152 A person or company that invests money. in tor (in ves r) noun, plural investors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir investor pronunciation (in ves invisible Not able to be seen; not visible. Oxygen is an invisible gas. in ble (in viz l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invisible pronunciation (in viz udPronouce If169 udSndDir invitation udSndDir udPronouce Im153 A written or spoken request to do something. Have you received an invitation to the party? in tion (in n) noun, plural invitations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invitationG pronunciation invite 1. To ask someone to go somewhere or to do something. Please invite your friends to come with us to the concert. 2. To ask for; request. The teacher invited questions from the students on the arithmetic lesson. 3. To risk causing. To fail to do your homework is to invite trouble. in vite (in v ) verb, invited, inviting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invite pronunciation (in v udPronouce Im154 udSndDir involuntary udSndDir udPronouce If170 1. Not done willingly or by choice; not voluntary. I let out an involuntary cry when I accidentally stuck myself with the pin. 2. Happening without a person s control. Breathing is an involuntary action. in y (in vol n ter ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir involuntary pronunciation (in vol n ter involve udSndDir udPronouce If171 1. To have as a necessary part; include. This job as a salesperson involves a great deal of traveling. 2. To bring into difficulty. I tried not to become involved in the argument. 3. To take up completely; absorb. We were involved all day in household chores. in volve (in volv ) verb, involved, involving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir involve pronunciation (in volv inward udSndDir udPronouce Im155 Toward the inside or center. The front gate opens inward. Adverb. Of or toward the inside. I opened the heavy door with an inward push. Adjective. in ward (in rd) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inward pronunciation 1. To or toward the inside of. We walked into the house. I bit into the apple. 2. So as to make contact with; against. The child bumped into the door. 3. To the form or condition of. The water turned into ice. The dish broke into pieces. You ll get into trouble if you do that. 4. Dividing. 8 into 16 is 2. in to (in or in ) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or in udPronouce udSndDir intolerant Not willing to accept or respect different opinions, practices, or people. I used to be intolerant of people who disagreed with my religious beliefs. in ant (in tol nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intolerant pronunciation (in tol udPronouce If154 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat intoxicate 1. To make drunk. Drinking too much liquor will intoxicate a person. 2. To excite greatly. The sights and sounds of the circus intoxicated the children. in cate (in tok ) verb, intoxicated, intoxicating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intoxicate pronunciation (in tok udPronouce Im143 udSndDir intransitive verb A verb that cannot have a direct object. In the sentence The clock stopped, stopped is an intransitive verb. in tive verb (in tran si tiv). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intransitive verb pronunciation (in tran si tiv). udPronouce If155 udSndDir intricate Very involved or complicated; complex. I took the back off the watch and looked at its intricate parts. This intricate dance takes weeks of practice to learn. in cate (in tri kit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intricate pronunciation tri kit) :PHYSSIZE an intricate designadult's hands.s.impressions of an adult's hands. udPronouce If156 udSndDir intrigue udSndDir udPronouce If157 To make curious or interested; fascinate. The story of the sailor s adventures intrigued us all. in trigue (in tr ) verb, intrigued, intriguing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intrigue; pronunciation (in tr )udSna introduce 1. To make known or acquainted. My parents introduced me to the dinner guests. 2. To bring into use, knowledge, or notice. The potato was introduced to Europe from the New World. 3. To begin; start. The lecturer introduced the poem with a short explanation. in duce (in or in ) verb, introduced, introducing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir introduce pronunciation or in udPronouce If158 udSndDir introduction udSndDir udPronouce Im144 1. The act of introducing or the state of being introduced. We shook hands after our introduction. 2. A beginning part that explains what is going to follow. Many books have introductions. in tion (in n) noun, plural introductions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir introduction pronunciation introductory Giving an introduction; preliminary. The speaker s introductory remarks told us what the lecture would be about. in ry (in ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir introductory pronunciation udPronouce Im145 udSndDir invade 1. To go or and attack in order to conquer. Enemy troops invaded the country. 2. To go or break into something without being asked or wanted. You invade my privacy when you read my mail without asking. in vade (in v ) verb, invaded, invading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invade pronunciation (in v udPronouce Im146 udSndDir invalid udSndDir udPronouce If159 A person who is not able to take care of himself or herself because of a sickness or injury. A broken hip made our neighbor an invalid for several months. in lid (in lid) noun, plural invalids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invalid pronunciation lid) invalid Not valid; no longer in force. My bus pass is invalid on weekends. in id (in val id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invalid pronunciation (in val udPronouce If160 udSndDir invaluable Having a value or worth that is too great to be measured; extremely valuable; precious. My grandparents own some invaluable antiques. My neighbor s invaluable advice helped me solve my problem. in ble (in val l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invaluable pronunciation (in val udPronouce Im147 udSndDir invasion udSndDir udPronouce If161 1. The entrance of an army into a region in order to conquer it. Throughout its history that country had survived the invasion of several enemies. 2. A breaking into something without being asked or wanted. in sion (in v n) noun, plural invasions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invasion pronunciation (in v invent 1. To make or think of for the first time; create. Do you know who invented the phonograph? 2. To make up. I m ashamed to say I invented an excuse for being late. in vent (in vent ) verb, invented, inventing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce If162 invent pronunciation (in vent word history Word History The word invent comes from a Latin word meaning to come upon find. At first the word invent was used to describe the finding of an answer, the solution to a problem, or the means to do something. This use led to our modern meaning to make or think of for the first time. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing invention udSndDir udPronouce If163 1. The act of inventing. The invention of the airplane had a great effect on travel. 2. Something that is invented. Such inventions as the telephone and the computer have changed our way of life. 3. A false or untrue story. Their story about seeing a monster is nothing but an invention. in tion (in ven n) noun, plural inventions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir invention pronunciation (in ven internal 1. Having to do with or on the inside; interior. The stomach and kidneys are internal organs of the body. 2. Having to do with matters within a country; domestic. A national government deals with internal affairs as well as foreign policy. in nal (in t l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir internal pronunciation (in t udPronouce If146 udSndDir international Having to do with or made up of two or more countries. The United Nations is an international organization. in al (in r nash l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir international pronunciation r nash udPronouce Im136 udSndDir interplanetary Having to do with or operating in the space between the planets in the solar system. The movie was about an interplanetary flight from Earth to Mars and beyond. in y (in r plan i ter ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interplanetary pronunciation r plan i ter udPronouce Im137 udSndDir interpret 1. To explain the meaning of. The teacher interpreted what the author meant in the poem. 2. To change from one language to another; translate. Since my friends couldn t speak Spanish, I interpreted what my cousin from Mexico was saying. 3. To take as meaning; understand. You can usually interpret a nod as meaning 4. To perform so as to bring out the meaning. The pianist interpreted the musical piece with great feeling. in pret (in t prit) verb, interpreted, interpreting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interpret pronunciation (in t prit) udPronouce Im138 udSndDir interpretation udSndDir udPronouce Im139 1. An explanation of the meaning of something. The two students disagreed in their interpretation of the poem. 2. A performance of a work of art that shows the performer s idea of its meaning. in tion (in t pri t n) noun, plural interpretations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interpretation pronunciation (in t pri t interrogative udSndDir udPronouce Im140 Having the form of a question. Adjective. A word or form used in asking a question. In the sentence Who is it? the word is an interrogative. Noun. in tive (in tiv) adjective; noun, plural interrogatives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interrogative pronunciation tiv) interrogative sentence A sentence that asks a question. An example of an interrogative sentence is Where are you going tonight? interrogative sentence interrupt 1. To break in upon or stop a person who is acting or speaking. Please do not interrupt me when I m talking. 2. To stop for a time; break off. I interrupted my work to answer the telephone. A special announcement about the election interrupted the television show. in rupt (in rupt ) verb, interrupted, interrupting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interrupt pronunciation rupt udPronouce Im141 udSndDir interruption udSndDir udPronouce If147 1. The state of being interrupted. There was an interruption in the radio program for a special report. 2. Something that interrupts. Please make no interruption while the principal is addressing the class. in tion (in n) noun, plural interruptions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interruption pronunciation n); ai intersect 1. To divide by passing through or cutting across. The river intersects the valley. 2. To meet and cross each other. The two roads intersect near our house. in sect (in r sekt ) verb, intersected, intersecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intersect pronunciation r sekt udPronouce If148 udSndDir intersection udSndDir udPronouce If149 The place where two or more things meet and cross each other. There was a traffic signal at the intersection of the two roads. in tion (in r sek n or r sek n) noun, plural intersections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intersection pronunciation r sek n or in r sek interstate Between or among two or more states of the United States. We traveled on an interstate highway. in state (in ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interstate pronunciation udPronouce If150 udSndDir interval udSndDir udPronouce Im142 A time or space between two things. There was a long interval of rain before the sun came out again. There is an interval of 20 yards between each streetlight on our block. at intervals. 1. With spaces between. Signs were placed at intervals along the road. 2. Now and then; occasionally. We visited them at intervals during the summer. in val (in l) noun, plural intervals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interval idiom at intervals. 1. With spaces between. Signs were placed at intervals along the road. 2. Now and then; occasionally. We visited them at intervals during the summer. pronunciation a)R : interview enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce If151 1. A meeting in which people talk face to face. I had an interview with the store manager for a summer job. 2. A meeting in which someone, such as a reporter or television commentator, obtains information. The magazine writer arranged for an interview with the scientist. 3. A written or broadcast reproduction of the information obtained at such a meeting. Noun. To have an interview with. The mayor was interviewed about the growing traffic problem. Verb. in view (in ) noun, plural interviews; verb, interviewed, interviewing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interview pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The woman on the left is being interviewed. ord a intestine udSndDir udPronouce If152 A long tube that extends down from the stomach. The intestine is part of the digestive system. It carries and digests food and stores waste products. The intestine is divided into the small intestine and the large intestine. in tine (in tes tin) noun, plural intestines.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intestine pronunciation (in tes tin)h asa intimate 1. Close and familiar; well-acquainted. The two neighbors have been intimate friends for years. 2. Very personal; private. Do you keep a diary of your intimate thoughts? in mate (in mit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intimate pronunciation mit) udPronouce If153 udSndDir intensity udSndDir udPronouce Im129 1. The state or quality of being intense. The light from the searchlight shone with great intensity. 2. Amount or degree of something that varies. The intensity of my toothache lessened after I took aspirin. in ty (in ten ) noun, plural intensities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intensity pronunciation (in ten intent udSndDir udPronouce If137 1. Something that is intended; purpose; aim. My intent has always been to go to college. 2. Meaning; significance. What was the precise intent of what you said? Noun. Having the mind firmly fixed on something. I asked them to stay, but they were intent on leaving. We sat quietly, intent on our reading. Adjective. in tent (in tent ) noun, plural intents; adjective.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intent pronunciation (in tent intention udSndDir udPronouce Im130 Something that is intended; purpose; plan. Our intention is to wash all the windows before dinner. in tion (in ten n) noun, plural intentions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intention pronunciation (in ten intentional Done on purpose; planned; meant. I know that your bumping into me was not intentional. in al (in ten l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intentional pronunciation (in ten udPronouce If138 udSndDir intercept To stop or take something on its way from one person or place to another. I tried to pass the ball to a teammate, but an opposing player intercepted it. in cept (in r sept ) verb, intercepted, intercepting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intercept pronunciation r sept :PHYSSIZE The player in the white shirt intercepts the ball... udPronouce If139 udSndDir interchangeable udSndDir udPronouce Im131 Capable of being put or used in place of each other. These typewriter ribbons are interchangeable, although they were made by different companies. in change ble (in l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interchangeable pronunciation intercom udSndDir udPronouce Im132 A radio or telephone system between different parts of a building, airplane, or ship. The pilot welcomed the passengers over the intercom. in com (in r kom ) noun, plural intercoms.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intercomo pronunciation r kom interest udSndDir udPronouce If140 1. A desire or eagerness to know about or take part in something. Do you have any interest in football? 2. Something that causes such a desire. Collecting records is my main interest now. 3. The power to cause such a desire. That book about horses had little interest for us. 4. Advantage; benefit. A selfish person cares only about his or her own interests. 5. Money that is paid for the use of borrowed or deposited money. When a person keeps money in a bank, the bank pays the person a certain amount of interest. 6. A right or share. The four partners each have a one-quarter interest in the business they own. Noun. 1. To cause to want to know about or take part in something. The teacher interested me in gardening by giving me several books on the subject. 2. To persuade to do or take something. Could I interest you in a walk? Verb. in est (in trist or in r ist) noun, plural interests; verb, interested, interesting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interest pronunciation trist or in r ist) interesting Causing or holding interest or attention. The pictures in this book on underwater photography are interesting. in ing (in tris ting or in ting) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interesting pronunciation tris ting or in ting)m udPronouce Im133 udSndDir max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass interfere 1. To take part in the affairs of others without having been asked; meddle. Our neighbor is always interfering by giving us advice that we don t want. 2. To disturb or interrupt; prevent or hinder. That loud music interferes with my studying. in fere (in ) verb, interfered, interfering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interfere pronunciation udPronouce If141 udSndDir interference The act of interfering. in ence (in ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interference pronunciation udPronouce If142 udSndDir interior udSndDir udPronouce Im134 1. The inner side, surface, or part. The interior of the cave was dark. 2. The part of a country or region that is away from the coast or border. The interior of Australia is mostly desert. Noun. Having to do with or on the inner side; inside. The interior walls of the building are painted gray. Adjective. in or (in t r) noun, plural interiors; adjective._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interior pronunciation (in t interjection udSndDir udPronouce If143 A word or phrase that shows strong feeling. An interjection can be used alone. and are interjections. in tion (in ter jek n) noun, plural interjections.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir interjection] pronunciation ter jek intermediate In the middle; being between. The school offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes in gymnastics. in ate (in it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intermediate pronunciation udPronouce Im135 udSndDir intermission udSndDir udPronouce If144 A time of rest or stopping between periods of activity. There was an intermission of ten minutes between the first and second acts of the play. in sion (in r mish n) noun, plural intermissions.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intermission pronunciation r mish intern udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce If145 A doctor who has just graduated from medical school and is working in a hospital under more experienced doctors. in tern (in ) noun, plural interns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir internO pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass instrument udSndDir udPronouce Im122 1. A device used for doing a certain kind of work; tool. The dental hygienist used a sharp instrument to scrape my teeth. 2. A device for producing musical sounds. Our music teacher plays the guitar, flute, and several other instruments. in ment (in nt) noun, plural instruments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instrument pronunciation nt)F# insulate To cover or surround with a material that slows or stops the flow of electricity, heat, or sound. The electrician insulated the electric wire with rubber. Our house is insulated so that it stays warm inside in winter. in late (in ) verb, insulated, insulating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insulate pronunciation udPronouce If128 udSndDir insulation udSndDir udPronouce Im123 1. The act of insulating or the condition of being insulated. Insulation of the water pipes keeps them from freezing in winter. 2. Material that is used to slow or stop the flow of electricity, heat, or sound. The builders put fiberglass insulation under the roof of our new house. in tion (in n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insulation- pronunciation insult udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce If129 To hurt the feelings or pride of. You insulted your friends when you refused to attend their party. Verb. A remark or action that hurts someone s feelings or pride. My old friend wouldn t say hello to me, and this was a painful insult. Noun. in sult (in sult for verb; in for noun) verb, insulted, insulting; noun, plural insults. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insult pronunciation (in sult for verb; in for noun)] max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor insurance Protection against loss or damage. A person who wants insurance agrees to pay a small amount of money at regular times to a company. In exchange, the company promises to pay a certain amount in case of death, accident, fire, or theft. My parents medical insurance paid for the doctors bills when I broke my arm. in ance (in sh ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insurance pronunciation (in sh udPronouce Im124 udSndDir insure To protect by insurance. The car is insured against accident or theft. in sure (in sh ) verb, insured, insuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insure pronunciation (in sh udPronouce If130 udSndDir intake udSndDir udPronouce If131 1. The amount of something taken in. I was advised to increase my intake of liquids while I had a cold. 2. A place in a channel or pipe where a liquid or gas is taken in. in take (in ) noun, plural intakes.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intake pronunciation ord a integrate udSndDir udPronouce If132 1. To make open to people of all races. The town integrated all its schools long ago. 2. To bring parts together into a whole. The reporter tried to integrate all the different accounts of the accident into one clear story. in grate (in ti gr ) verb, integrated, integrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir integrate pronunciation ti gr Praw@ integration The act of making something open to people of all races. In 1954 the Supreme Court ruled that there should be integration of the public schools of the United States. in tion (in ti gr n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir integration pronunciation ti gr udPronouce If133 udSndDir max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia integrity Complete honesty. A person who lies has no integrity. in ty (in teg ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir integrity pronunciation (in teg udPronouce Im125 udSndDir max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud intellect The power of the mind to think, learn, and understand, especially when this power is developed and trained; intelligence. That chemistry professor is a scientist of great intellect. in lect (in lekt ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intellect pronunciation lekt udPronouce If134 udSndDir intellectual udSndDir udPronouce Im126 1. Having to do with the power to think, learn, and understand. It takes intellectual ability to solve difficult problems. 2. Having or showing highly developed intelligence. Intellectual people often like to think and to express ideas. Adjective. A person who has a highly developed and trained intelligence. The person who wrote that book was one of the great intellectuals of the time. Noun. in al (in l) adjective; noun, plural intellectuals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intellectual pronunciation intelligence udSndDir udPronouce If135 1. The ability to think, learn, and understand. 2. Information, especially about foreign countries or enemy forces. The army s intelligence showed that the enemy was going to attack at dawn. in gence (in tel ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intelligence pronunciation (in tel mya'b intelligent Having or showing the ability to think, learn, and understand. Intelligent people learn from their mistakes. in gent (in tel nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intelligent pronunciation (in tel udPronouce If136 udSndDir intend 1. To have in mind as a purpose; plan. I can t play tennis, but I intend to learn. What do you intend to do with this money? 2. To mean for a particular person or purpose. That present is intended for you. in tend (in tend ) verb, intended, intending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intend pronunciation (in tend udPronouce Im127 udSndDir intense 1. Very great or strong; extreme. The heat from the iron was so intense that it burned a hole in the cloth. 2. Having or showing strong feeling, purpose, or effort; concentrated. The worried parent had an intense look. in tense (in tens ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir intense pronunciation (in tens udPronouce Im128 udSndDir inspire 1. To stir the mind, feelings, or imagination of. The senator s speech inspired the audience. 2. To fill with a strong, encouraging feeling. Success in school inspired me with hope for the future. 3. To move to action. What inspired you to take up knitting? in spire (in sp ) verb, inspired, inspiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inspire pronunciation (in sp udPronouce Im113 udSndDir install 1. To put in place for use or service. We had a new air conditioner installed today. 2. To place a person in an office with a ceremony. The new club president will be installed at the next meeting. in stall (in st ) verb, installed, installing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir install pronunciation (in st udPronouce Im114 udSndDir installment udSndDir udPronouce Im115 1. One of the parts of a sum of money that is owed and is to be paid at particular times. My parents paid for our new car in thirty-six monthly installments. 2. A part of a story that is issued or shown separately. The book was first published in a magazine in weekly installments. in stall ment (in st nt) noun, plural installments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir installment pronunciation (in st instance udSndDir udPronouce If121 An example; case. There are many instances of immigrants becoming famous Americans. for instance. As an example or illustration. I enjoy many team sports, for instance, baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. in stance (in ns) noun, plural instances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instance idiom for instance. As an example or illustration. I enjoy many team sports, for instance, baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. pronunciation instant udSndDir udPronouce Im116 1. A very short period of time; moment. For an instant, lightning lit up the sky. 2. A particular moment. I want you to leave this instant! Noun. 1. Without delay; immediate. The computer gave us an instant reply to our question. 2. Very important or necessary; urgent. The town had an instant need for help during the flood. 3. Needing only additional liquid to prepare. I added hot water to the instant mashed potatoes for dinner. Adjective. in stant (in nt) noun, plural instants; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instant pronunciation instantly At once; without delay. I picked up a very hot frying pan and instantly dropped it. in stant ly (in ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instantly pronunciation udPronouce Im117 udSndDir instead udSndDir udPronouce If122 In place of another person or thing. When my friend got sick and couldn t baby-sit, I baby-sat instead. The recipe called for butter, but we used margarine instead. instead of. As a substitute for; in place of. We watched television instead of going to the movies. in stead (in sted ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instead idiom instead of. As a substitute for; in place of. We watched television instead of going to the movies. pronunciation (in sted instep udSndDir udPronouce Im118 The arched upper part of the human foot between the toes and the ankle. in step (in ) noun, plural insteps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instep pronunciation :PHYSSIZE instep of an adult's hands.ands.to impressions of an adult's hands. instill To put in or introduce little by little. The English teachers instilled a love of books into their pupils. in still (in stil ) verb, instilled, instilling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instill pronunciation (in stil udPronouce If123 udSndDir instinct udSndDir udPronouce If124 A way of acting or behaving that a person or animal is born with and does not have to learn. Birds build nests by instinct. in stinct (in stingkt ) noun, plural instincts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instinctQ pronunciation stingkt instinctive Having to do with a way of acting or behaving that a person or animal is born with and does not have to learn. Building a nest is instinctive behavior in a bird. in stinc tive (in stingk tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instinctive pronunciation (in stingk udPronouce If125 udSndDir institute udSndDir udPronouce Im119 A school or other organization that is set up for a special purpose. Both of my parents are doctors at the medical institute for cancer research. Noun. To set up; establish. The people living on the block got together and instituted a weekly clean-up campaign. Verb. in tute (in sti t or in sti t ) noun, plural institutes; verb, instituted, instituting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir institute pronunciation sti t or in sti t )t a6 institution udSndDir udPronouce If126 1. An organization that is set up for a special purpose. A school is an institution of learning. 2. A custom or practice that has been followed for a long time. Having Thanksgiving dinner at my grandparents house is an institution in our family. in tion (in sti t n or sti t n) noun, plural institutions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir institution pronunciation sti t n or in sti t instruct 1. To show how to do or use something; teach. Has someone instructed you in the correct use of the saw? 2. To give directions or orders to. Our folks instructed us to lock the door when we left. in struct (in strukt ) verb, instructed, instructing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instruct pronunciation (in strukt udPronouce Im120 udSndDir instruction udSndDir udPronouce If127 1. The act of teaching. We learned how to swim from the coach s instruction. 2. An explanation or direction. If you follow the instructions, you can put the model airplane together easily. in struc tion (in struk n) noun, plural instructions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instruction pronunciation (in struk instructor udSndDir udPronouce Im121 A person who instructs; teacher. My friend is a swimming instructor at the town pool. in struc tor (in struk r) noun, plural instructors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir instructorA pronunciation (in struk :PHYSSIZE The instructor uses his own body to teach anatomy.an adult's hands. insane 1. Not having a healthy mind; not sane; crazy. 2. Of or for insane people. The state runs that insane asylum. 3. Very foolish. It is insane to think that you can fly. in sane (in s ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insane pronunciation (in s udPronouce Im106 udSndDir insanity udSndDir udPronouce Im107 A state in which the mind is seriously sick. in ty (in san ) noun, plural insanities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insanity pronunciation (in san inscribe To write, carve, engrave, or mark words or letters on something. The locket was inscribed with initials. in scribe (in skr ) verb, inscribed, inscribing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inscribe pronunciation (in skr :PHYSSIZE The artist inscribes a picture in ivory..s.ons of an adult's hands. udPronouce If112 udSndDir insect enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce If113 1. Any of a large group of small animals without a backbone. The body of an insect is divided into three parts. Insects have three pairs of legs and usually two pairs of wings. Flies, ants, grasshoppers, and beetles are insects. 2. An animal that is similar to an insect. Ticks and spiders are sometimes called insects but they are another kind of animal. in sect sekt) noun, plural insects.. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insect pronunciation sekt) word history Word History The word insect comes from a Latin word that means cut into. An insect was called an animal that has been cut into because its body is divided into three sections. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE insecticide udSndDir udPronouce Im108 A chemical for killing insects. in cide (in sek ) noun, plural insecticides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insecticide pronunciation (in sek )on ta insecure 1. Likely to fail; not firm or stable. The latch was so insecure that the wind could blow the door open. 2. Not safe from danger, harm, or loss. The fort was insecure because there were not enough troops to defend it. 3. Not confident; fearful. The student felt nervous and insecure before the start of the spelling contest. in cure (in si ky ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insecure pronunciation si ky udPronouce If114 udSndDir insert udSndDir udPronouce Im109 To put, set, or place in. I inserted a coin in the vending machine. Please insert the cork in the bottle. Verb. Something inserted. The Sunday edition of the newspaper has an eight-page color insert on vacations. Noun. in sert (in s for verb; in for noun) verb, inserted, inserting; noun, plural inserts.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insert pronunciation (in s for verb; in for noun) inside udSndDir udPronouce If115 1. The inner side or part; interior. The inside of the house was dark. 2. insides. The internal organs of the body. Noun. 1. On or in the inside. I took an inside seat on the train. 2. Known or done by only a few. The reporter got the inside story on the mayor s meeting with the governor. Adjective. 1. On, in, or into the inner side or part of within. I opened the door of the house and stepped inside. 2. Indoors. The children played inside because of the rain. Adverb. In, into, or on the inner side or part of. I looked inside the closet for my coat. Preposition. inside out. 1. So that the inside is facing out. Your sweater is turned inside out. 2. Completely; thoroughly. They had worked at the office so many years that they knew their job inside out. in side (in or in s or in ) noun, plural insides; adjective; adverb; preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inside idiom inside out. 1. So that the inside is facing out. Your sweater is turned inside out. 2. Completely; thoroughly. They had worked at the office so many years that they knew their job inside out. pronunciation or in s or in insignia udSndDir udPronouce If116 A badge, medal, or other mark showing a person s rank, position, or membership. The police officer wore the insignia of a captain. in a (in sig ) noun, plural insignias.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insigniao pronunciation (in sig insignificant Having little or no importance or meaning. My problems seem insignificant compared to the difficulties of others. in cant (in sig nif nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insignificant pronunciation sig nif udPronouce If117 udSndDir insincere Not sincere; dishonest. It is insincere to say that you like a person when you really don in cere (in sin s ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insincere pronunciation sin s udPronouce Im110 udSndDir insist To demand or say in a strong, firm manner. The doctor insisted that the sick patient stay in bed. I insisted that my answer was right. in sist (in sist ) verb, insisted, insisting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir insist pronunciation (in sist udPronouce Im111 udSndDir inspect 1. To look at closely and carefully. The official inspected our car and declared that it was safe to drive. 2. To look at formally or officially. The general inspected the troops. in spect (in spekt ) verb, inspected, inspecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inspect pronunciation (in spekt udPronouce Im112 udSndDir inspection udSndDir udPronouce If118 The act of inspecting. The mechanic s inspection of the elevator took an hour. in tion (in spek n) noun, plural inspections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inspection9 pronunciation (in spek inspector udSndDir udPronouce If119 A person who makes inspections. in tor (in spek r) noun, plural inspectors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inspector pronunciation (in spek inspiration udSndDir udPronouce If120 1. The stirring of the mind, feelings, or imagination, especially so that some good idea comes. Hoping for inspiration, I looked at a list of possible topics for my essay. 2. A person or thing that stirs the mind, feelings, or imagination. The author s family was the inspiration for many of the characters in the novel. 3. A sudden, bright idea. Your plan to put your bed on a platform was an inspiration. in tion (in n) noun, plural inspirations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inspiration pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A colored liquid used for writing, drawing, or printing. ink (ingk) noun, plural inks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ingk) inkwell udSndDir udPronouce If105 A container for ink. ink well (ingk ) noun, plural inkwells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inkwell pronunciation (ingk :PHYSSIZE inland Away from the coast or border. Kansas is an inland state. Adjective. In or toward the inner part of a country or region. We drove inland from the coast for many miles. Adverb. in land (in nd) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inland pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir inlet udSndDir udPronouce If106 A narrow body of water leading inland from a larger body of water. in let (in ) noun, plural inlets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inlet pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A small hotel. An inn is usually in the country. Another word that sounds like this is in. inn (in) noun, plural inns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation inner 1. Farther in. The principal s office is in the inner room. 2. More private; personal. I hid my inner feelings of disappointment at having lost the contest. in ner (in r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inner pronunciation udPronouce Im100 udSndDir inning udSndDir udPronouce Im101 One of the parts into which a baseball or softball game is divided. Both teams bat during an inning until three players on each team are put out. in ning (in ing) noun, plural innings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inningM pronunciation innkeeper udSndDir udPronouce If107 A person who owns or manages an inn. inn er (in r) noun, plural innkeepers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir innkeeper pronunciation innocence The state or quality of being innocent. The innocence of the prisoner was proven during the trial. in cence (in ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir innocence pronunciation udPronouce Im102 udSndDir innocent 1. Free from guilt or wrong. An innocent person was accused of the crime, but a jury found the person not guilty. 2. Not doing harm; harmless. The children hid from their parents as an innocent joke. in cent (in nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir innocent pronunciation udPronouce If108 udSndDir innovation udSndDir udPronouce Im103 Something new that is introduced. The development of the first antibiotic was a great innovation in medicine. in tion (in n) noun, plural innovations.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir innovationg pronunciation inoculate To give a healthy person or animal a small amount of a substance that contains weakened disease germs. This helps the body protect itself against the disease. A person can be inoculated against diseases such as smallpox and typhoid fever. in late (in ok ) verb, inoculated, inoculating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inoculate pronunciation (in ok udPronouce Im104 udSndDir input Information that is put into a computer. in put (in ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir input pronunciation udPronouce If109 udSndDir inquire To try to get information or knowledge about by asking questions. We stopped at a gas station to inquire the way to the park. in quire (in kw ) verb, inquired, inquiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inquire pronunciation (in kw udPronouce Im105 udSndDir inquiry udSndDir udPronouce If110 1. A looking for information or knowledge; investigation. The fire department is making an inquiry into the cause of the fire. 2. A request for information. There were many inquiries about the summer job that was advertised in the paper. in y (in kw or in ) noun, plural inquiries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inquiry pronunciation (in kw or in inquisitive Eager to know; curious. An inquisitive student asks a lot of questions. in tive (in kwiz i tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inquisitive pronunciation (in kwiz i tiv) max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce If111 udSndDir udEmotion mylist mylist mylist ingot udSndDir udPronouce A mass of metal that is often shaped like a bar or block. in got (ing t) noun, plural ingots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ingot pronunciation :PHYSSIZE gold ingotsult's hands.adult's hands.pressions of an adult's hands. ingredient udSndDir udPronouce Any one of the parts that go into a mixture. Flour, eggs, sugar, and butter are the main ingredients of this cake. in ent (in gr nt) noun, plural ingredients.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ingredientm pronunciation (in gr inhabit To live in or on. Many birds inhabit the woods. in it (in hab it) verb, inhabited, inhabiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inhabit pronunciation (in hab udPronouce udSndDir inhabitant udSndDir udPronouce A person or animal that lives in a place. in ant (in hab nt) noun, plural inhabitants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inhabitant pronunciation (in hab dDira inhale To take into the lungs; breathe in. I inhaled the fresh, clean mountain air. in hale (in h ) verb, inhaled, inhaling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inhale pronunciation (in h udPronouce udSndDir inherit 1. To receive the property or money of a person who has died. We inherited this house from our grandparents. 2. To get from one s parent or parents. The little boy inherited his mother s black hair. in it (in her it) verb, inherited, inheriting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inherit pronunciation (in her udPronouce udSndDir inheritance udSndDir udPronouce If100 Something that is inherited. We set aside my inheritance from my grandparents for my college education. in ance (in her ns) noun, plural inheritances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inheritance pronunciation (in her inhuman Without kindness, pity, or mercy; cruel; brutal. Making the tired old horse work in the heat was inhuman. in man (in h n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inhuman pronunciation (in h udPronouce If101 udSndDir max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat initial udSndDir udPronouce If102 Coming at the beginning; first. The initial letter of the word My initial response to their request was Adjective. The first letter of a word or a name. are the initials of Betsy Ross. Noun. To mark or sign with one s initial or initials. The teacher initialed the report after reading it. Verb. tial (i nish l) adjective; noun, plural initials; verb, initialed, initialing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir initial pronunciation (i nish initiate 1. To be the first to do; begin; start. The new librarian initiated the practice of lending books for a month. 2. To make a person a member of an organization or club. The new members were initiated into the club at a special ceremony. ate (i nish ) verb, initiated, initiating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir initiate pronunciation (i nish udPronouce If103 udSndDir initiative 1. The first step in doing or beginning something. I took the initiative at the party by introducing myself to the people I didn t know. 2. The ability or willingness to take a first step in doing or learning something. The new campers showed initiative by setting up the tent without being asked. tive (i nish tiv) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir initiative pronunciation (i nish tiv) udPronouce udSndDir inject udSndDir udPronouce 1. To force a liquid through the skin into a muscle, vein, or other part of the body. The doctor injected the vaccine into my arm. 2. To put in. The principal tried to inject some humor into the speech by telling several jokes. in ject (in jekt ) verb injected, injecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inject pronunciation (in jekt )dvera3 injection udSndDir udPronouce The forcing of a liquid through the skin into the body for a medical purpose. The veterinarian gave the dog an injection with a needle. in tion (in jek n) noun, plural injections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir injection pronunciation (in jek injure To cause harm to; damage or hurt. I injured myself when I fell off my bicycle. Failing the test injured my friend s pride. in jure (in r) verb, injured, injuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir injure pronunciation udPronouce If104 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor injury udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Harm or damage done to a person or thing. The accident caused an injury to my leg. in ry (in ) noun, plural injuries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir injuryY pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor injustice udSndDir udPronouce 1. The lack of justice; unfairness. The class protested against the injustice of punishing everyone because one student was noisy. 2. Something unjust. You do your friends an injustice when you lie to them. in tice (in jus tis) noun, plural injustices. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir injustice pronunciation (in jus tis)g inflame 1. To excite greatly; stir up. The plan to turn the park into a parking lot inflamed the whole town. 2. To make hot, red, or swollen. The infection in the cut inflamed my finger. in flame (in fl ) verb, inflamed, inflaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inflame pronunciation (in fl udPronouce udSndDir inflammable Easily set on fire; flammable. Gasoline is an inflammable liquid. in ble (in flam l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inflammable pronunciation (in flam max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass inflammation udSndDir udPronouce A condition of a part of the body in which there is heat, redness, swelling, and pain. It is usually caused by an infection or injury. in tion (in n) noun, plural inflammations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inflammation{ pronunciation inflate To cause to swell by filling with air or gas. Use a pump to inflate the bicycle tire. in flate (in fl ) verb, inflated, inflating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inflate pronunciation (in fl udPronouce udSndDir inflation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or process of inflating. The inflation of the balloons for the party took all morning. 2. A rise in the usual prices of goods and services. in tion (in fl n) noun, plural inflations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inflation pronunciation (in fl influence udSndDir udPronouce 1. The power of a person or thing to produce an effect on others without using force or a command. Use your influence to persuade your friend to study harder. 2. A person or thing that has the power to produce an effect on others. Working with that classmate has had a good influence on my study habits. Noun. To have an effect on; especially by giving suggestions or by serving as an example. The older members of my family influence me in many ways. Verb. in ence (in ns) noun, plural influences; verb, influenced, influencing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir influence pronunciation influential Having or using influence. Some influential teachers persuaded the principal to change the rule. in tial (in l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir influential pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir influenza udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A disease that causes fever, coughing, and muscle pains. Influenza is caused by a virus. It is also called flu. in za (in ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir influenza pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor inform 1. To give information to; tell. Please inform us of the date you will arrive. 2. To tell secret or damaging information. in form (in f ) verb, informed, informing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inform pronunciation (in f udPronouce udSndDir informal Without ceremony; not formal; casual. We gave a very informal party where everyone wore old clothes. in mal (in f l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir informal pronunciation (in f udPronouce udSndDir information 1. Knowledge or facts about something. Where can I ask for information about the bus schedule? You can get the information you need for your report on Italy from the encyclopedia. 2. A person or service that answers questions and gives facts. You can call information for the telephone number of the school. in tion (in n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir information pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir infrequent Not happening or seen often; not frequent; occasional. Serious accidents are infrequent on our quiet street. They are infrequent visitors to our town. in quent (in fr nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infrequent pronunciation (in fr udPronouce udSndDir infuriate To make very angry; make furious. Their constant teasing infuriates me. in ate (in fy ) verb, infuriated, infuriating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infuriate pronunciation (in fy max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion frustrat frustrat frustrat A suffix that: 1. Forms the present participle of verbs. The word talking is the present participle of talk. We are talking about something important. 2. Forms nouns from verbs. The noun that is formed names the action that the verb describes. Talking is not allowed in the halls. ingenious Clever, imaginative, and original. My friend is ingenious at thinking of new ideas for class projects. in ious (in j s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ingenious pronunciation (in j udPronouce udSndDir max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light ingenuity The quality of being clever and imaginative. You showed ingenuity in making bookcases out of orange crates. in ty (in ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ingenuity pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light inedible Not fit as food; not suitable for eating. The burned meat was inedible. in ble (in ed l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inedible pronunciation (in ed udPronouce udSndDir max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion disguste inequality udSndDir udPronouce The condition of not being equal. Often there is an inequality between what we hope for and what we get. in ty (in i kwol ) noun, plural inequalities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inequalityS pronunciation i kwol inert udSndDir udPronouce Not able to move or act; not moving. A mountain is inert. in ert (i n ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inert pronunciation inevitable Not able to be avoided; bound to happen. An inevitable result of closing your eyes is not being able to see. in ble (i nev l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inevitable pronunciation (i nev udPronouce udSndDir inexpensive Not expensive; reasonable in price. I bought inexpensive shorts for the summer. in pensive (in ek spen siv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inexpensive pronunciation ek spen udPronouce udSndDir inexperienced Lacking the knowledge or skill gained from doing something. The new members of the team are still inexperienced players. The driver was inexperienced in driving through snow. in enced (in ek sp nst) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inexperienced pronunciation ek sp udPronouce udSndDir infant udSndDir udPronouce A child during the earliest period of life; baby. Noun. 1. Having to do with a baby. 2. In an early stage of growth; young. The United States was an infant republic when its constitution was written. Adjective. in fant (in nt) noun, plural infants; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infant pronunciation infantry enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Soldiers trained and equipped to fight on foot. The infantry was very important in winning the war. in try (in ) noun, plural infantries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infantry pronunciation word history Word History The word infantry comes from an Italian word that means both and foot soldier. This word has these two meanings because the soldiers who served a knight were usually young and fought on foot. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE infect 1. To spread a disease that is caused by a germ. Mosquitoes infected many of the workers in the jungle with malaria. 2. To enter a living thing and cause disease. The doctor said that bacteria had infected the cut on my hand. in fect (in fekt ) verb, infected, infecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infect pronunciation (in fekt udPronouce udSndDir infection udSndDir udPronouce 1. The process of infecting. The infection of the wound was caused by bacteria. 2. A disease that is caused by germs entering the body. I got a very bad infection in my foot after stepping on some pieces of broken glass. in tion (in fek n) noun, plural infections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infection pronunciation (in fek infectious Spread by infection. Many infectious diseases spread from one person to another. Mumps is an infectious disease. in tious (in fek s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infectious pronunciation (in fek udPronouce udSndDir infer To find out by reasoning; conclude. From your high grades, I inferred that you were a good student. Look up imply for a Language Note about this word. in fer (in f ) verb, inferred, inferring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infer pronunciation (in f udPronouce udSndDir inferior 1. Of poor quality; below average. The food at that restaurant is inferior. 2. Low or lower in quality, importance, or value. The rank of private is inferior to the rank of sergeant. in or (in f r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inferior pronunciation (in f udPronouce udSndDir infield udSndDir udPronouce 1. The area of a baseball field that is inside and around the bases. 2. In baseball, the people who play the positions at first base, second base, third base, and shortstop. in field (in ) noun, plural infields.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infield pronunciation infinite 1. Without limits or an end. Outer space seems to be infinite. 2. Very great. The artist painted the tiny figures with infinite care. in nite (in nit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infinite pronunciation nit) udPronouce udSndDir infinitive udSndDir udPronouce A simple verb form. An infinitive is often preceded by the word In the sentence I like to swim, to swim is an infinitive. in tive (in fin i tiv) noun, plural infinitives.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir infinitiveY pronunciation (in fin i tiv) indignant Filled with anger about something unfair, wrong, or bad. People in the town became indignant when they learned of plans to turn the park into a garbage dump. in nant (in dig nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indignant pronunciation (in dig udPronouce udSndDir indigo udSndDir udPronouce 1. A very dark blue dye. It can be obtained from various plants but is now usually made artificially. 2. A plant that usually has purple or red flowers from which this dye is obtained. 3. A deep violet-blue color. Noun. Having the color indigo; deep violet-blue. Adjective. in go (in ) noun, plural indigos or indigoes; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indigoi pronunciation :PHYSSIZE indirect udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not in a straight line; roundabout. We took the indirect route through small towns because it is prettier than the main highway. 2. Not straight to the point. Yawning is an indirect way of saying that you are bored. 3. Not directly connected. in rect (in rekt or in rekt ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indirect' pronunciation rekt or in rekt indirect object A word or group of words in a sentence to whom, to what, for whom, or for what the action of a verb is done. In the sentence I showed them how to solve the problem, the pronoun is the indirect object of the verb showed. indirect object individual udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of or for one person or thing. You can announce your party to the whole class, or you can send out individual invitations. 2. Single; separate. The coffee was served with individual packets of sugar. 3. Characteristic of a particular person or thing. My cousin has an individual way of laughing. Adjective. A single person or thing. In this group picture, the tallest individual stands out. Noun. in al (in l) adjective; noun, plural individuals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir individualE pronunciation l)(i na individuality udSndDir udPronouce A quality that makes one person or thing different from others. Some people try to express their individuality in the way they dress. in ty (in ) noun, plural individualities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir individuality pronunciation individually One at a time. The teacher explained the assignment to the class as a whole and then answered our questions individually. in ly (in ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir individually pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir indivisible Not able to be divided or separated. The United States is an indivisible nation. in ble (in l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indivisible pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud Indonesia A country made up of a group of islands in southeastern Asia. In sia (in ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Indonesia pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir indoor Used, done, or built within a house or building. The school had an indoor swimming pool. in door (in ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indoor pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir indoors In or into a house or building. We went indoors when it began to rain. in doors (in ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indoors pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir indulge udSndDir udPronouce 1. To allow oneself to have, do, or enjoy something. I indulged in an hour of relaxation after I finished all my chores. 2. To give in to the wishes of. Grandparents sometimes indulge children by giving them everything they ask for. in dulge (in dulj ) verb, indulged, indulging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indulge pronunciation (in dulj industrial udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with or produced by industry. Iron smelting, coal mining, and the production of plastics are industrial processes. 2. Having highly developed industries. Canada is an industrial country. in al (in dus l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir industrial pronunciation (in dus i\i5a industrialize udSndDir udPronouce To set up or develop industry in an area or country. The governor wanted to industrialize the state in order to provide more jobs. in ize (in dus ) verb, industrialized, industrializing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir industrialize pronunciation (in dus industrious Working hard. The industrious student finished the report a week before it was due. in ous (in dus s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir industrious pronunciation (in dus :PHYSSIZE The industrious children are working on their art projects.s hands. udPronouce udSndDir industry udSndDir udPronouce 1. Making of things on a large scale, especially by people and machines working together. Industry came to the town when a tire factory and an electric power plant were opened. 2. A branch of business, trade, or manufacturing. The tourist industry employs many people in Hawaii. The making of lumber and other forest products is an important industry in Oregon. 3. Hard work; steady effort. The students showed much industry in preparing their homework. in try (in ) noun, plural industries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir industry pronunciation indent To start a written line farther in than the other lines. We indent the first sentence of a paragraph. in dent (in dent ) verb, indented, indenting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indent pronunciation (in dent udPronouce udSndDir independence Freedom from the control of another or others. The American colonies fought to win independence from England. in ence (in di pen ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir independence pronunciation di pen udPronouce udSndDir max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud Independence Day udEmotion proud A holiday in the United States that falls on the fourth of July. It celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This holiday is also called the Fourth of July. Independence Day_ max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud independent Free from the control or rule of another or others; separate. Mexicans fought against the Spanish to make Mexico an independent country. They did exactly what they wanted, independent of anyone s wishes. in ent (in di pen nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir independent pronunciation di pen udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud index enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce An alphabetical list at the end of a book. An index tells on what page or pages a particular subject or name can be found. To find information about robins, look up the word robin in the indexes of some books on birds. Noun. To make an index for. The editor indexed the book about Indians so the reader could look up information easily. Verb. in dex (in deks) noun, plural indexes; verb, indexed, indexing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir index pronunciation deks) word history Word History The word index comes from a Latin word that means to show or point out. In Latin, the word index was first used to mean forefinger, which is the finger we use for pointing. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE index finger The finger next to the thumb; forefinger. index finger India A country in southern Asia. In a (in ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir India pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Indian udSndDir udPronouce 1. A member of one of the peoples who have been living in North and South America since before the Europeans discovered the continents; Native American. 2. A person who was born in or is a citizen of India. Noun. 1. Having to do with American Indians; Native American. 2. Having to do with India or its people. Adjective. In an (in n) noun, plural Indians; adjective.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Indian pronunciation Indiana A state in the north-central United States. Its capital is Indianapolis. In a (in ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Indiana pronunciation word history Word History The name Indiana comes from a modern Latin word meaning Indian. There were many American Indians living in this region when other Americans began to settle there. This name was used for the territory and then the state. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing Indian corn A plant whose grain grows on large ears. Look up corn for more information. Indian corn Indian Ocean An ocean south of Asia, between Africa and Australia. Indian Ocean indicate 1. To be a sign of; show. A high fever indicates that a person is sick. 2. To point out. The guide indicated the best path for us to take. 3. To say or express briefly. By nodding, I indicated that I agreed. in cate (in ) verb, indicated, indicating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indicate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir indication udSndDir udPronouce Something that indicates; a sign. Good grades are often an indication of hard work. in tion (in n) noun, plural indications. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indicationA pronunciation indict To accuse and charge a person with committing a crime. A person is indicted by a special jury and then is given a trial. in dict (in d ) verb, indicted, indicting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indict pronunciation (in d udPronouce udSndDir indifferent Having or showing a lack of interest, concern, or care. The football game was so exciting that the fans were indifferent to the rain that was pouring down. in ent (in dif nt or in dif nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indifferent pronunciation (in dif nt or in dif udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion indigestion udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Difficulty or discomfort in digesting foods. Food that is very spicy may cause indigestion. in tion (in di jes n or n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indigestion pronunciation di jes n or in max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor inconspicuous Not easily seen or noticed; not attracting attention; not conspicuous. The plaid of my shirt helped to make the mend inconspicuous. in ous (in n spik s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inconspicuous pronunciation n spik udPronouce udSndDir inconvenience udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Lack of comfort or ease; trouble or bother. I don t like the inconvenience of living far away from school. 2. Something that causes trouble or bother. Not having a telephone is an inconvenience. Noun. To cause bother to; trouble. We hope the bus delay won t inconvenience you. Verb. in ience (in ns) noun, plural inconveniences; verb, inconvenienced, inconveniencing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inconvenience pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor incorporate To include something as part of a larger thing. I incorporated the photographs into our big picture album. in rate (in k ) verb, incorporated, incorporating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incorporate pronunciation (in k udPronouce udSndDir incorrect Not right or correct; not proper. You must do this problem over because your answer is incorrect. in rect (in rekt ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incorrect pronunciation rekt udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udEmotion embarras increase udSndDir udPronouce To make or become larger in number or size. The library has increased its collection of mystery books. The number of students trying out for the band has increased this year. Verb. An amount by which something is made larger. I got an increase of fifty cents in my allowance. Noun. in crease (in kr for verb; in for noun) verb, increased, increasing; noun, plural increases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir increase pronunciation (in kr for verb; in for noun)nfecQ incredible 1. Hard or impossible to believe. Your excuse that the dog ate your homework is incredible. 2. Amazing; astonishing. The amount of money they spend on fancy clothes is incredible. in ble (in kred l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incredible pronunciation (in kred udPronouce udSndDir incredulous Not able to believe something. Many people were incredulous when the workers from the mine said they had found gold. in lous (in krej s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incredulous pronunciation (in krej udPronouce udSndDir incubate To sit on eggs and keep them warm for hatching. A hen incubates her eggs. in bate (ing ) verb, incubated, incubating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incubate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir incubator udSndDir udPronouce 1. A heated container that is used to hatch eggs. 2. A similar container that supplies heat, moisture, and oxygen to babies who are born too early. in tor (ing r) noun, plural incubators.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incubator pronunciation incurable Not capable of being cured. Some diseases are incurable. in ble (in ky l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incurable pronunciation (in ky udPronouce udSndDir max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion indebted udSndDir udPronouce 1. Owing money; in debt. Until I pay back this loan, I am indebted to the bank. 2. Owing gratitude to another for a favor. I am indebted to you for all your help. in ed (in det id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indebted pronunciation (in det An abbreviation for Indiana. indeed Really; truly. They do indeed have a talking parrot, just as they said they did. in deed (in d ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indeed pronunciation (in d udPronouce udSndDir indefinite udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not clear, set, or exact; vague. Our plans for the summer are still indefinite. 2. Having no limits; not fixed. I will be in the hospital for an indefinite number of days. in nite (in def nit) adjective.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir indefinite pronunciation (in def nit) indefinite article Either of the articles a or an. An indefinite article is used to refer to an indefinite person or thing. In the sentence d like a piece of fruit, the indefinite article refers to an indefinite piece. indefinite article incense To make very angry. I was incensed when I discovered my bike was missing. in cense (in sens ) verb, incensed, incensing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incense pronunciation (in sens udPronouce udSndDir incentive udSndDir udPronouce Something that urges a person on. The possibility of a higher allowance was a powerful incentive for me to do extra chores. in tive (in sen tiv) noun, plural incentives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incentive pronunciation (in sen tiv)dDQ incessant Going on without stopping; continuous. The campers were bothered by the incessant buzz of mosquitoes. in sant (in ses nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incessant pronunciation (in ses udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A measure of length that equals 1/12 of a foot. Twelve inches equal 1 foot. One inch is the same as 2.54 centimeters. Noun. To move very slowly. We inched our way along the narrow ledge. Verb. inch (inch) noun, plural inches; verb, inched,inching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (inch) peoQ inchworm udSndDir udPronouce A kind of moth caterpillar that has legs in the front and the back but not in the middle. It moves by pulling the rear of its body up toward the front and then stretching the front end forward. inch worm (inch ) noun, plural inchworms.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inchworm pronunciation (inch :PHYSSIZE incident udSndDir udPronouce Something that happens; event. My neighbors told us some of the funny incidents of their trip to Florida. in dent (in nt) noun, plural incidents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incidentM pronunciation incidentally udSndDir udPronouce By the way. Let s play catch; incidentally, do you still have my baseball? in ly (in si den si dent ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incidentallyi pronunciation si den or in si dent incinerator udSndDir udSndEffect incinrtr.wav udPronouce A furnace that burns garbage or trash. in tor (in sin r) noun, plural incinerators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incinerator pronunciation (in sin SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE inclination udSndDir udPronouce 1. A natural tendency. My inclination to check small details often helps me in planning projects. 2. A liking. I have an inclination to go to the movies rather than stay home. 3. A slope; slant. The steep inclination of the hill makes it great for sledding. in tion (in n) noun, plural inclinations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inclination pronunciation n)siQmh incline udSndDir udPronouce To slope or slant. The road is hard to climb because it inclines upward. Verb. A surface that slopes. The ball rolled down the incline to the bottom of the hill. Noun. in cline (in kl for verb; in in kl for noun) verb, inclined, inclining; noun, plural inclines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incline pronunciation (in kl for verb; in or in kl for noun) :PHYSSIZE The children are taking a wagon up an incline.ons of an adult's hands. include udSndDir udPronouce 1. To have as part of the whole; contain. You don t have to buy batteries with that toy because they are already included in the box. 2. To put in a group or total. Besides our relatives, we included some of our close friends in the list of people invited to the party. in clude (in kl ) verb, included, including. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir include pronunciation (in kl ); QM inclusion udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of including. The inclusion of pictures in a book sometimes makes the book more interesting. 2. Something that is included. in sion (in kl n) noun, plural inclusions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inclusion pronunciation (in kl income udSndDir udPronouce Money received for work or from property or other things that are owned. in come (in ) noun, plural incomes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir income pronunciation income tax A tax on a person s income. income tax incompetent Not having or showing enough ability, knowledge, or skill; not competent. Only an incompetent typist could make so many mistakes on just one page. in tent (in kom nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incompetent pronunciation (in kom udPronouce udSndDir incomplete Not complete; not finished. The report was incomplete because certain information was still missing. in plete (in ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incomplete pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir impulse udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce 1. A sudden feeling that makes a person act without thinking. An impulse made me give the new baseball mitt to my best friend. 2. A sudden force that causes motion; push. The impulse of the falling water turned the water wheel. im pulse (im ) noun, plural impulses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impulse pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable impulsive 1. Acting without thinking or planning. It s hard to guess what an impulsive person will do next. 2. Done because of a sudden feeling or urge; not planned or thought out. When I had to pay the bills, I regretted my impulsive shopping trip. im sive (im pul siv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impulsive pronunciation (im pul udPronouce udSndDir impure 1. Not clean; dirty. Impure water may be harmful to drink. 2. Containing another substance that is not as good. This impure gold has traces of other metals in it. im pure (im py ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impure pronunciation (im py udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Surrounded by; inside or within. The suitcase is in the closet. I held the cat in my arms. 2. To or toward the inside of; into. We all got in the car. Go in the entrance on the left. 3. While, during, or after. The weather here is cold in the winter. 4. Affected by or having. The astronauts are in good health. The new worker is in trouble because of lateness. Preposition. 1. To or toward a place inside. Come in out of the cold. 2. At a certain place; at one s home or an office. I stayed in because I had a cold. Is the doctor in? Adverb. Another word that sounds like this is inn. ins and outs. All of the details of some activity or process. I m learning the ins and outs of my family s business. in (in) preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom ins and outs. All of the details of some activity or process. I m learning the ins and outs of my family s business. pronunciation A prefix that means: 1. Not. Inappropriate means not appropriate. 2. In or into. Inborn means born in a person. Intake means the amount of something taken in. In- has the same meaning as im-. Im- is used instead of in- before words or roots that begin with b, m, or p.u An abbreviation for inch. Postal abbreviation for Indiana. inability Lack of power or ability to do something. My inability to sing well kept me from joining the school chorus. in ty (in ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inability pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir inaccurate Not correct or accurate; wrong. I got lost because the directions were inaccurate. in rate (in ak r it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inaccurate pronunciation (in ak r it) udPronouce udSndDir inappropriate Not suitable or correct; not appropriate. A formal suit is inappropriate for a beach party. in ate (in it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inappropriate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir inaugurate 1. To put a person in office with a formal ceremony. The president of the United States is inaugurated in January after the election. 2. To open or begin to use formally. The governor inaugurated the new bridge by riding in the first car to drive across it. in rate (in ) verb, inaugurated, inaugurating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce inaugurate pronunciation word history Word History The word inaugurate comes from a Latin word meaning to look for omens. The Romans believed that such things as the flight of birds were signs, or omens, that could be used to help predict the future. They watched for these signs when they inaugurated someone into public office. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing inauguration udSndDir udPronouce 1. The ceremony of putting a person in office. At the inauguration, the new president took the oath of office. 2. A formal beginning or opening. We went to the inauguration of the city s new swimming pool. in tion (in n) noun, plural inaugurations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inauguration pronunciation inborn Born in a person; natural. That youngster seems to have an inborn talent for playing musical instruments. in born (in ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir inborn pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A member of an American Indian people of the Andes Mountains of South America. The Inca developed an advanced civilization and controlled an empire in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. In ca (ing ) noun, plural Inca or Incas.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation )mystQ incapable Lacking the necessary power or skill to do something; not capable. An infant is incapable of walking. in ble (in k l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incapable pronunciation (in k udPronouce udSndDir incense udSndDir udPronouce A substance that has a fragrant smell when it is burned. After the incense was lighted, it created a spicy smell in the room. in cense (in ) noun, plural incenses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir incense pronunciation important 1. Having great value or meaning. A proper diet is important to good health. 2. Having a high position or much power. Members of the city council are important civic figures. im tant (im p nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir important pronunciation (im p udPronouce udSndDir impose 1. To put or set on a person. The judge imposed a sentence of three years. 2. To make unfair or impolite demands. I won t impose on you by taking your time. im pose (im p ) verb, imposed, imposing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impose pronunciation (im p udPronouce udSndDir impossible udSndDir udPronouce Not able to happen or be done. It is impossible for a person to fly by flapping the arms. im ble (im pos l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impossible= pronunciation (im pos impostor udSndDir udPronouce A person who tries to trick others by pretending to be someone else. im tor (im pos r) noun, plural impostors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impostor pronunciation (im pos impracticable udSndDir udPronouce Not capable of being done or carried out. We rejected the plan because it was clearly impracticable. im ble (im prak l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impracticable pronunciation (im prak impress 1. To have a strong effect on the mind or feelings. The height of the skyscraper impressed me. 2. To fix in the mind. Our parents tried to impress a sense of right and wrong on each of us. im press (im pres ) verb, impressed, impressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impress pronunciation (im pres udPronouce udSndDir impression udSndDir udPronouce 1. An effect on the mind or feelings. What was your impression of the new student in our class? 2. An uncertain belief, notion, or memory; feeling. I had the impression that they were related, but I was wrong. 3. A mark or design produced by pressing or stamping. We made impressions of our hands in the wet concrete. 4. Imitation. The clown did a very funny impression of a monkey. im sion (im presh n) noun, plural impressions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impression pronunciation (im presh :PHYSSIZE The boy is putting his hands into impressions of an adult s hands. impressive Making a strong impression. Their science project was so impressive that the judges awarded them first prize. im sive (im pres iv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impressive pronunciation (im pres SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect impresiv.wav udSndDir imprint udSndDir udPronouce 1. A mark made by pressing or stamping. Your boots have made imprints in the snow. 2. A mark or effect. Age has left its imprint on the crumbling building. Noun. 1. To mark by pressing or stamping. The store imprinted envelopes with my name and address. 2. To fix firmly in the mind. That beautiful scene became imprinted in my memory. Verb. im print (im print for verb; im print for noun) noun, plural imprints; verb, imprinted, imprinting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imprint pronunciation print for noun; im print for verb)s imprison To put or keep in prison; lock up. im on (im priz n) verb, imprisoned, imprisoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imprison pronunciation (im priz udPronouce udSndDir improper udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not correct. A screwdriver is an improper tool for driving nails. 2. Showing bad manners or bad taste. It is improper to talk with food in your mouth. im er (im prop r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir improper pronunciation (im prop improper fraction A fraction that is equal to or greater than 1. 8/5 and 6/6 are both improper fractions because 8/5 is equal to 1 3/5 and 6/6 is equal to 1. improper fraction improve To make or become better. I am taking lessons to improve my singing. My tennis has improved greatly since I began practicing. im prove (im pr ) verb, improved, improving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir improve pronunciation (im pr udPronouce udSndDir improvement udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of improving or the state of being improved. A balanced diet and exercise will lead to improvement of your health. 2. A change or a thing added that improves something. The new yellow curtains are an improvement to the room. 3. A person or thing that is better than another. This new wagon is an improvement over our old rusty one. im prove ment (im pr nt) noun, plural improvements.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir improvement pronunciation (im pr improvise 1. To make up and perform without planning beforehand. The class improvised a program of skits and songs for the unexpected visitors. 2. To make out of whatever materials are around. The children improvised bookcases out of some old wooden crates. im vise (im ) verb, improvised, improvising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir improvise pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir impudent Bold and rude. The impudent student talked back to the teacher. im dent (im nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impudent pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat impatience udSndDir udPronouce An inability to put up with delay or opposition calmly and without anger. When I wouldn t clean my room, my parents impatience grew until they finally scolded me. The teacher could sense the children s impatience for summer vacation to begin. im tience (im p ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impatience pronunciation (im p max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat impatient Not able to put up with delay or opposition calmly and without anger. Toward the end of the movie, the children became impatient to leave. im tient (im p nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impatient pronunciation (im p udPronouce udSndDir max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat impeach To bring formal charges of wrong conduct against a public official. An official can be removed from office if he or she is found guilty of the charges. im peach (im p ) verb, impeached, impeaching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impeach pronunciation (im p udPronouce udSndDir imperative Absolutely necessary; urgent. If we are to arrive on time, it is imperative that we leave right away. im tive (im per tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imperative pronunciation (im per tiv) udPronouce udSndDir imperative sentence A sentence that tells or asks someone to do something. An example of an imperative sentence is Go to the store and buy some bread. imperative sentence max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion maglass maglass maglass imperfect Having a mistake, defect, or fault. The fit was imperfect but I liked the shoes so much that I bought them anyway. im fect (im p fikt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imperfect pronunciation (im p fikt) udPronouce udSndDir imperial udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with an empire or an emperor or empress. The emperor and empress live in the imperial palace. 2. Having to do with one country s control over another or others. The United States was formed from a group of colonies under the imperial rule of England. im al (im p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imperial pronunciation (im p impersonate To copy the appearance and actions of in order to amuse or deceive. My friend can impersonate famous actors. It is illegal to impersonate a police officer. im ate (im p ) verb, impersonated, impersonating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impersonate pronunciation (im p udPronouce udSndDir impertinent Very rude or bold; impudent. It would be impertinent to interrupt someone who is speaking. im nent (im p nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impertinent pronunciation (im p udPronouce udSndDir impetuous Acting or done too quickly, without enough planning or thought. I later regretted my impetuous decision. im ous (im pech s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impetuous pronunciation (im pech udPronouce udSndDir implant udSndDir udPronouce To put an organ or a device into the body. Verb. An organ or a device placed in the body by surgery. Noun. im plant (im plant for verb; im plant for noun) verb implanted, implanting; noun, plural implants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir implant pronunciation (im plant for verb; im plant for noun)X implement udSndDir udPronouce An object used to do a particular job; tool. Hoes, rakes, and spades are gardening implements. im ment (im nt) noun, plural implements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir implement pronunciation imply To suggest without saying directly. Did you imply that I m old-fashioned when you said my clothes were out of style? im ply (im pl ) verb, implied, implying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce imply pronunciation (im pl language note Language Note People often confuse the verbs imply and infer because the words describe two sides of the same idea. Someone who hints at something is implying. The frown on your face implied that something was wrong. Someone who reaches a conclusion by examining things is inferring. I inferred from your smile that you won the game. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing impolite Having or showing bad manners; not polite; rude. It is impolite to arrive late for dinner. im lite (im ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impolite pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat import udSndDir udPronouce To bring in goods from another country for sale or use. The United States imports tea from India. Verb. Something that is imported. Noun. im port (im p for verb; im for noun) verb, imported, importing; noun, plural imports. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir import pronunciation (im p for verb; im for noun) importance The state of being important. Rain is of great importance to farmers since crops can t grow without water. im tance (im p ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir importance pronunciation (im p udPronouce udSndDir immediately Right away; now. If we leave immediately, we can get to the movie in time. im ly (i m it l ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immediately pronunciation it l udPronouce udSndDir immense Of great size; very large; huge. The whale is an immense animal that can grow as long as 100 feet. im mense (i mens ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immense pronunciation (i mens udPronouce udSndDir :PHYSSIZE immerse 1. To cover completely by dipping into water or another liquid. We immersed our feet in the pool. 2. To involve or occupy completely. I did not hear the doorbell because I was immersed in a good book. im merse (i m ) verb, immersed, immersing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immerse pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir immigrant udSndDir udPronouce A person who comes to live in a country in which he or she was not born. My grandparents were immigrants to the United States from Italy. im grant (im nt) noun, plural immigrants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immigrant pronunciation immigrate To come to live in a country where one was not born. My grandparents immigrated to Canada from Poland. im grate (im ) verb, immigrated, immigrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immigrate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir immigration The act of coming to a new country to make one s home. im tion (im n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immigration pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir imminent Expected to happen; likely to occur or take place very soon. The dark clouds made me think that a storm was imminent. im nent (im nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imminent pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir immoral Wicked; evil; not moral. Lying about a friend is an immoral thing to do. im al (i m l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immoral pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir immortal Living, lasting, or remembered forever. im tal (i m l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immortal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir immune 1. Protected from a disease. The doctor gave me a vaccination that made me immune to measles. 2. Safe from undergoing something; not subject. No one is immune from criticism. im mune (i m ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immune pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir immune system The system that protects the body from disease. In humans, the immune system includes white blood cells and antibodies. immune system immunity udSndDir udPronouce The ability of the body to resist a disease. A person can gain immunity to a disease by being inoculated or vaccinated. im ty (i m ) noun, plural immunities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immunity[ pronunciation impact udSndDir udPronouce 1. The action of one object striking against another. The impact of the car crashing into the pole smashed the front fender. 2. A strong, immediate effect. That book has an emotional impact on its readers. im pact (im pakt) noun, plural impacts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impact pronunciation pakt) impair To lessen the quality or strength of; weaken. The heavy fog impaired the driver s vision. im pair (im p ) verb, impaired, impairing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impair pronunciation (im p udPronouce udSndDir impala udSndDir udPronouce A small, slender antelope that lives in Africa. It has a reddish or golden brown coat and a black line down the hind part of each thigh. The impala can leap great distances. im a (im pal noun, plural impalas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impalai pronunciation (im pal :PHYSSIZE omQ B impartial Not favoring one more than others; fair. The judges of a contest should be impartial. im tial (im p l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir impartial pronunciation (im p udPronouce udSndDir illustration udSndDir udPronouce 1. An example or comparison that is given to explain, teach, or show something. The teacher showed us how to solve the arithmetic problem as an illustration of how to do other problems of the same kind. 2. A picture or diagram used to explain or decorate something written. The illustrations in this dictionary help to explain words that have been defined. il tion (il n) noun, plural illustrations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir illustration pronunciation n)? Q illustrator udSndDir udPronouce An artist who makes illustrations for books, magazines, or other works. il tor (il r) noun, plural illustrators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir illustrator pronunciation ill will Unfriendly feeling. After their argument, the two classmates felt ill will toward each other. ill will buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor A prefix that means: 1. Not or a lack of. Imperfect means not perfect. Impatience means a lack of patience. 2. In or into. Imperil means to put in peril or danger. Im- has the same meaning as in-. It is used instead of in- before words or roots that begin with the letters b, m, or p.i Shortened form of I am. m going to the zoo today. m) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir image udSndDir udPronouce 1. A picture or other likeness of a person or thing. A penny has an image of Abraham Lincoln on one side of it. 2. A picture of an object formed by a mirror or lens. 3. A person who looks very similar to someone else. That girl is the image of her mother. im age (im ij) noun, plural images. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir image pronunciation imaginary Existing only in the mind; unreal. Most people believe that ghosts are imaginary. y (i maj ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imaginary pronunciation (i maj udPronouce udSndDir imagination udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce 1. The forming in a person s mind of pictures or ideas of things that are elsewhere or not real. I pictured my summer vacation over and over in my imagination because it had been such fun. Your imagination led you to believe that you and I might be cousins, but we aren t. 2. The ability or power to create or form new images or ideas. It took great imagination to write such a clever story. tion (i maj n) noun, plural imaginations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imagination pronunciation (i maj buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable imaginative 1. Having a good imagination. The imaginative child made up stories to tell the younger children. 2. Showing imagination. The author wrote an imaginative story about a genie who had magical powers. tive (i maj tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imaginative pronunciation (i maj tiv) udPronouce udSndDir imagine udSndDir udPronouce 1. To picture a person or thing in the mind. Try to imagine a dragon breathing fire. 2. To suppose; guess. I don t imagine we will go on a picnic if it rains. ine (i maj in) verb, imagined, imagining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imagine pronunciation (i maj in)MaQX imitate 1. To try to act or behave just as another person does; copy. People often imitate other people whom they admire. 2. To look like; resemble. The wooden floors were painted to imitate marble. im tate (im ) verb, imitated, imitating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imitate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir imitation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of copying. That student does a great imitation of the president s voice. 2. Something that is a copy of something else. We bought an imitation of a famous painting. Noun. Made to look like something real; not real. An imitation diamond ring should cost less than a genuine one. Adjective. im tion (im n) noun, plural imitations; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir imitation pronunciation n)ioQ8 immaculate Extremely clean or neat. The shirt was immaculate after we washed it. The living room is always immaculate. im late (i mak lit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce immaculate pronunciation (i mak lit)_ word history Word History Immaculate comes from a Latin word meaning without spots without stains. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing immature 1. Not having reached full growth; not mature. Immature corn is not ready to pick and eat. 2. Foolish or childish. The immature visitor fussed about not liking the food at the party. im ture (im or im or im ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immature pronunciation or im or im max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass immeasurable Unable to be measured; very great. The help you gave us was immeasurable. im able (i mezh l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immeasurable pronunciation (i mezh udPronouce udSndDir immediate 1. Done or happening right away; without delay. When you do an arithmetic problem on a calculator, you get an immediate answer. 2. Close in time or space; near. I can remember the immediate past better than what happened five years ago. im ate (i m it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir immediate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ignorance A lack of knowledge; being ignorant. My ignorance of current affairs meant that I couldn t join the debate team this year. ig rance (ig ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ignorance pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ignorant 1. Having or showing a lack of knowledge. The young cowhands were ignorant at first of how to brand cattle, but they learned quickly. 2. Not informed or aware. I wasn t wearing my watch, so I was ignorant of the time. ig rant (ig nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ignorant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ignore To pay no attention to. I tried to ignore the noise of the subway as I read my book. The police officer gave a ticket to the driver who ignored the stop sign. ig nore (ig n ) verb, ignored, ignoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ignore pronunciation (ig n udPronouce udSndDir iguana udSndDir udPronouce A large greenish brown lizard that has a ridge of scales down its back. It is found in the very warm parts of Central and South America. na (i gw ) noun, plural iguanas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir iguanaO pronunciation (i gw :PHYSSIZE HavQ Postal abbreviation for Illinois. udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not healthy or well; sick. Many children in our class were ill with colds last week. 2. Bad or evil. The destruction of homes and crops were two ill results of the flood. Adjective. Unkindly; badly. Don t speak ill of anyone. Adverb. Trouble, evil, or misfortune. War is one of the ills of humanity. Noun. ill (il) adjective, worse, worst; adverb; noun, plural ills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor An abbreviation for Illinois. udSndDir udPronouce Shortened form of I will I shall. ll win the contest no matter what it takes. I ll go if you will. Other words that sound like this are aisle and isle. l) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation illegal Not legal; against laws or rules. It is illegal to shoot off fireworks in that town. il gal (i l l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir illegal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir illegible Very hard or impossible to read. The handwriting on the envelope was illegible. il ble (i lej l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir illegible pronunciation (i lej udPronouce udSndDir Illinois A state in the north-central United States. Its capital is Springfield. Il nois (il or il noiz ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Illinois pronunciation or il noiz word history Word History Illinois is the way French explorers wrote the Indian name for a tribe that used to live in the place that is now the state of Illinois. The Indian word means tribe of great men. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow > :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing illiterate Not able to read or write. The illiterate person needed help in filling out the form. il ate (i lit r it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir illiterate pronunciation (i lit r it) udPronouce udSndDir illness udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A sickness or disease. Many illnesses can be cured by taking the right medicine. ill ness (il nis) noun, plural illnesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir illness pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor illuminate To light up; give light to. A lamp illuminated one corner of the dark room. il nate (i l ) verb, illuminated, illuminating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir illuminate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir illusion udSndDir udPronouce A false impression or belief; misleading idea. We were under the illusion that the party was on Friday and not Saturday. il sion (i l n) noun, plural illusions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir illusion[ pronunciation :PHYSSIZE This picture gives the illusion that the bottom line is longer.nds. illustrate 1. To make clear or explain. The teacher illustrated how the human eye works by comparing it to a camera. 2. To draw a picture or diagram to explain or decorate something written. The famous artist illustrated a book about birds. il trate (il or i lus t) verb, illustrated, illustrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce illustrate pronunciation or i lus word history Word History The word illustrate comes from a Latin word meaning to throw light upon to illuminate. This word came to be used to mean to make clear to the mind, and later to make clear or explain by pictures. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing Idaho enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A state in the western United States. Its capital is Boise. ) noun._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Idaho pronunciation word history Word History The Apache and the Comanche are two tribes of American Indians who live in the West. The word Idaho probably comes from the Apache used to mean Comanche. The name was first used in the area that is now Colorado, but the United States Senate officially gave the name Idaho to a nearby territory. This other territory kept the name when it became the state of Idaho. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A picture or thought formed in the mind. The author had an idea for a new novel. 2. A belief; opinion. My parents have some firm ideas about religion. 3. The purpose. The idea of the game of baseball is to score runs for your team. 4. The main meaning; point. Do you understand the idea of the poem? ) noun, plural ideas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ideaW pronunciation )nger buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light ideal 1. A person or thing thought of as perfect. That star quarterback was my ideal when I played football. 2. The best or most perfect goal or result. Justice is the ideal that a judge tries to achieve. Noun. Being exactly what one would hope for; perfect. The breeze makes it an ideal day for going sailing. Adjective. l) noun, plural ideals; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ideal pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir identical 1. The very same. This is the identical hotel we stayed at two years ago. 2. Exactly alike. The twins always wore identical clothes. cal ( l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir identical pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir identification udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of saying who a person is or what a thing is. I had to make an identification of my lost wallet before the principal could return it to me. 2. Something used to show who a person is. Many people use their driver s license as identification. tion ( fi k n) noun, plural identifications. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir identification5 pronunciation fi k identify To find out or tell exactly who a person is or what a thing is; recognize. Can you identify the keys that you lost? Can you identify this strange object? ) verb, identified, identifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir identify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir identity udSndDir udPronouce 1. Who a person is or what a thing is. Famous people sometimes hide their identity so that they can have some privacy. 2. The condition of being exactly the same. The identity of the twins made it hard for their friends to tell them apart. ) noun, plural identities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir identity pronunciation idiom enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note noteup notedown definition sNoteShowing leavePage language note noteup notedown definition sNoteShowing udSndDir udPronouce A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meanings of the separate words in it. To put off is an idiom that means to delay or postpone. To pull a person s leg is an idiom that means to trick or tease. id om (id m) noun, plural idioms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom pronunciation language note Language Note Idioms are a part of everyday language. People who have grown up speaking English use them without thinking about the fact that they have a special meaning. For someone learning English as a foreign language, though, idioms do not make sense and can be very confusing. Imagine, for example, what a student of English thinks when he or she first hears someone say, I don t believe you; you re pulling my leg. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note noteup notedown language note language Note notedown definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note noteup notedown language note language Note notedown definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE NoteDown buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note language note NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig NoteUp buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonUp default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition language note language note NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig idiot udSndDir udPronouce A very silly or foolish person. Only an idiot would believe that such a fantastic story was true. id ot (id t) noun, plural idiots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiot pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not wanting to be active; lazy. The idle children seldom helped with the chores. 2. Having little worth or usefulness. I exchanged some idle chatter with the person waiting in front of me in line. 3. Not working or being used; not busy. The piano in our house is idle because two keys are broken. Adjective. 1. To spend time doing nothing. Instead of doing my homework, I idled around the house all evening. We idled away the afternoon. 2. To run slowly and out of gear. We left the car idling in the driveway while we delivered the package. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is idol. dle ( l) adjective, idler, idlest; verb, idled, idling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idle5 pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A statue or other object that is worshiped as a god. 2. A person who is greatly loved or admired. That movie star is an idol to people around the world. Another word that sounds like this is idle. dol ( l) noun, plural idols. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. In case; in the event that; supposing that. If I hurt your feelings, I m sorry. If I were older, I m sure I would better understand such things. 2. With the requirement or agreement that; on condition that; provided. I can go to the movies if I finish my chores first. 3. Whether. I don t know if they ll be there. if (if) conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir igloo udSndDir udPronouce A hut shaped like a dome that is used by the Eskimo to live in. It is usually built of blocks of hardened snow. ig loo (ig ) noun, plural igloos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir igloo pronunciation :PHYSSIZE igneous Produced with great heat or by a volcano. An igneous rock is formed when lava from a volcano hardens. ig ous (ig s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir igneous pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ignite 1. To set on fire. We ignited the sticks for the campfire with a match. 2. To begin to burn; catch on fire. You must be careful with how you store oily rags because they ignite easily. ig nite (ig n ) verb, ignited, igniting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ignite pronunciation (ig n SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect ignite.wav udSndDir ignition udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of igniting. The ignition of the rockets sent the spacecraft on its way to the moon. 2. A system for starting a car, a boat, or some other vehicle. The ignition starts the fuel and air burning in the engine. ig tion (ig nish n) noun, plural ignitions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ignition pronunciation (ig nish udSndDir udSndEffect ice.wav udPronouce 1. Water that is solid because it is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit; frozen water. We cut a hole through the ice on the lake. 2. A frozen dessert made with sweetened water and fruit flavors. Noun. 1. To become covered with ice. The lake ices over in the winter. 2. To decorate with icing. The baker iced the cake after it had cooled. Verb. ice ( s) noun, plural ices; verb, iced, icing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE ice age A period on earth or another planet when temperatures are very cold over a long period of time, usually for millions of years. These cold temperatures cause glaciers to form over vast areas. The most recent ice age on earth ended about 10,000 years ago. ice age iceberg udSndDir udPronouce A very large piece of floating ice that has broken off from a glacier. Most of an iceberg is underwater. The ship was damaged when it hit an iceberg. ice berg ( ) noun, plural icebergs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir iceberg pronunciation :PHYSSIZE icebox udSndDir udSndEffect icebox.wav udPronouce 1. A box or chest cooled with blocks of ice. It is used for storing food and drinks. 2. A refrigerator. ice box ( ) noun, plural iceboxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir iceboxq pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE icebreaker udSndDir udPronouce A specially designed ship that is used to break a passage through ice. ice break r) noun, plural icebreakers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir icebreaker5 pronunciation icecap udSndDir udPronouce A sheet of ice with a high center. It covers an area of land and moves out from the center in all directions as it becomes larger. ice cap ( ) noun, plural icecaps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir icecapE pronunciation ice cream udEmotion enthusia A frozen dessert. It is made from milk products, sweeteners, and flavoring. ice cream enthusia Enthusia max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE Iceland An island country northwest of Europe in the Atlantic Ocean. Ice land ( nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Iceland pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ice-skate udSndDir udPronouce To skate on ice. ice-skate ( ) verb, ice-skated, ice-skating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ice-skate pronunciation ice skate A shoe with a metal blade on the bottom. It is used for ice-skating. ice skate icicle udSndDir udPronouce A pointed, hanging piece of ice. It is formed by water that freezes as it drips. cle ( l) noun, plural icicles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir icicle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE icing udSndDir udPronouce A mixture of sugar, butter, flavoring and sometimes eggs. Icing is used to cover or decorate cakes or other baked goods. ic ing ( sing) noun, plural icings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir icing pronunciation sing)Q5 udSndDir udPronouce 1. Made of or covered with ice. I slipped on the icy sidewalk. 2. Very cold. When the icy winds blew, it grew cold in the house. 3. Cold and unfriendly. My friend gave me an icy stare the next time we met after our big argument. ) adjective, icier, iciest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Postal abbreviation for Idaho. 1. Shortened form of I had. They asked me if I d seen their dog. 2. Shortened form of I would. d go if you would. d) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for Idaho. hyena udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hm179 An animal that has a large head and front legs that are longer than the back legs. Hyenas are meat eaters and live in Africa and Asia. hy na (h ) noun, plural hyenas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hyena pronunciation :PHYSSIZE hygiene Things that must be done to keep people and places healthy and clean. Washing yourself and brushing your teeth are part of your personal hygiene. hy giene (h n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hygiene pronunciation udPronouce Hm180 udSndDir h\h12 hygienist udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hf160 A person who is trained to know what must be done to keep people and places healthy and clean. A dental hygienist cleans teeth and instructs people in how to care for them. hy ist (h nist or h ist) noun, plural hygienists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hygienist pronunciation nist or h ist)iguaQ udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hc112 A song of praise to God. Another word that sounds like this is him. hymn (him) noun, plural hymns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hymn pronunciation (him) hymnal udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hf161 A book of hymns. hym nal (him l) noun, plural hymnals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hymnal pronunciation hyphen udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hm181 A punctuation mark (-) that is used to connect two or more words or parts of words to form a compound word, as in the word merry-go-round. A hyphen is also used to connect the syllables of a word that has been divided at the end of a line. hy phen (h n) noun, plural hyphens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hyphen pronunciation hyphenate To put a hyphen or hyphens in a word. We must hyphenate a word when it has to be divided between two lines. hy ate (h ) verb, hyphenated, hyphenating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hyphenate pronunciation udPronouce Hm182 udSndDir h\h12 hypnotize To put someone into a special kind of sleep in which one can still hear and see. People who are hypnotized sometimes remember things that they had forgotten, and they respond to what the hypnotizer says to them. hyp tize (hip ) verb, hypnotized, hypnotizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hypnotize pronunciation udPronouce Hm183 udSndDir h\h12 hypocrite udEmotion maglass udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hf162 Someone who pretends to be one sort of person but acts or behaves differently. A hypocrite is often a person who pretends to be honest, thoughtful, loyal, or religious, and is not. hyp crite (hip krit) noun, plural hypocrites.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hypocrite pronunciation krit)- max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass hypotenuse udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hf163 The side of a right triangle that is opposite the 90 degree angle. The hypotenuse is always the longest side of a right triangle. hy nuse (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hypotenuse pronunciation or h hysterical 1. Emotionally violent and uncontrollable. The frightened child burst into hysterical crying. 2. Crying or laughing uncontrollably, usually because of an emotional upset. If you ever get lost in the woods, keep calm and don t become hysterical. hys cal (hi ster l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hysterical pronunciation (hi ster udPronouce Hf164 udSndDir h\h12 udSndDir udPronouce The ninth letter of the alphabet. i, I ( ) noun, plural i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The person who is speaking or writing. I have a dog and a cat. Other words that sound like this are aye and eye. I ( ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation An abbreviation for Iowa. Postal abbreviation for Iowa. -ic or -ical Suffixes that mean: 1. Of or having to do with. Symbolic means having to do with symbols. Mythical means having to do with myths. 2. Like. Poetic means like a poem. 3. Made of; containing. Alcoholic means containing alcohol. -ic or -ical hurry udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hm172 To move faster than is usual; rush; speed. If we don t hurry we ll miss the train. We hurried our parents along so we could be first in line. Verb. 1. The act of moving very quickly. In your hurry to pack, you forgot your toothbrush. 2. The wish or need to act or move very quickly. The children were in a hurry to go outside and play. Noun. hur ry (h ) verb, hurried, hurrying; noun, plural hurries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hurry pronunciation udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hc108 1. To cause pain or injury. I fell on the rocks and hurt my arm. The doctor said the needle would not hurt. It hurt my feelings when my classmates laughed at me. 2. To be painful. My knee hurts because I twisted it. 3. To be bad for; harm. Being sick so often hurt the child s chances of making the team. Verb. A pain or injury. Noun. hurt (h rt) verb, hurt, hurting; noun, plural hurts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rt)k buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor husband enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hf156 A man who is married. hus band (huz nd) noun, plural husbands.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir husband pronunciation word history Word History The word husband comes from an old Scandinavian word meaning master of a household. In Old English times, any man who was head of his own household could be a husband. Only later did husband mean that the man was married, even if he did not own his own land.W WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hc109 A silence or stillness that comes when noise suddenly stops. When the speaker raised a hand, there was a hush in the auditorium. Noun. 1. To make quiet or silent. The dimming of the lights hushed the audience. 2. To keep secret. They all agreed to hush up about the party so they could surprise the couple. Verb. Be quiet. Hush, the babysitter said, or you will wake the baby. Interjection. hush (hush) noun, plural hushes; verb, hushed, hushing; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hush) udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hc110 The dry, outside covering of some vegetables and fruits. We took the green husks off the corn before we cooked it. Noun. To take off the husk from. We cracked and husked the coconut. Verb. husk (husk) noun, plural husks; verb, husked, husking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (husk) :PHYSSIZE husk on an ear of corn husky 1. Big and strong. There are several husky players on the football team. 2. Rough and deep in sound. My voice gets husky when I have a cold. husk y (hus ) adjective, huskier, huskiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir husky pronunciation udPronouce Hm173 udSndDir h\h12 husky udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hf157 A strong dog with a thick coat of hair and a bushy tail. Huskies are used to pull sleds in the Arctic. husk y (hus ) noun, plural huskies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir husky pronunciation hustle To move or do something very quickly and with energy. We had to hustle to finish all our work in an hour. hus tle (hus l) verb, hustled, hustling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hustle pronunciation udPronouce Hf158 udSndDir h\h12 udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hc111 A small, roughly built house or shelter. There is a hut on the beach that we use to keep our fishing equipment in. hut (hut) noun, plural huts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hut) hutch udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hm174 A house for rabbits or other small animals. hutch (huch) noun, plural hutches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hutch pronunciation (huch)& hyacinth A plant that has a thick stem with small flowers growing on it. Hyacinths grow from bulbs and have long leaves that grow up from the ground. hy cinth (h sinth noun, plural hyacinths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hyacinth pronunciation sinth :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hm175 udSndDir h\h12 hybrid udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hf159 The offspring of two different kinds of plants or animals. A mule is a hybrid because its father is a donkey and its mother is a horse. Noun. Having to do with or being a hybrid. Our neighbor raises hybrid roses. Adjective. hy brid (h brid) noun, plural hybrids; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hybrid pronunciation brid) hydrant udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hm176 A wide, covered pipe that sticks out of the ground and is attached underground to a water supply. Firefighters attach hoses to hydrants to get water to put out fires. hy drant (h nt) noun, plural hydrants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hydrant pronunciation hydroelectric Relating to electricity created by generators run by rapidly flowing water. There is a hydroelectric power station at the waterfall. hy tric (h i lek trik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hydroelectric pronunciation i lek trik) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hm177 udSndDir h\h12 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass hydrogen enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hm178 A gas that has no color, taste, or odor and that burns very easily. Hydrogen is a chemical element. It is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. hy gen (h n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hydrogen% pronunciation word history Word History The word hydrogen is formed from two Greek words, one meaning water and the other meaning forming. Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE hydrogen bomb A very powerful bomb that explodes with great force. The fusion of atoms of hydrogen to form atoms of helium causes the explosion. The hydrogen bomb is more powerful than the atomic bomb. It is also called an H-bomb. hydrogen bomb max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked humus A dark part of the soil. Humus comes from dead plants. hu mus (h s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir humus pronunciation udPronouce Hm166 udSndDir h\h11 hunch udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hm167 To draw up or bend. The cold wind made me hunch my shoulders. Verb. A guess or feeling about what will happen. We had a hunch our friends might visit, so we made extra sandwiches. Noun. hunch (hunch) verb, hunched, hunching; noun, plural hunches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hunch pronunciation (hunch) hundred udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hm168 Ten times ten; 100. hun dred (hun drid) noun, plural hundreds; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hundred pronunciation drid)j\Q hundredth udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hf150 Next after the ninety-ninth. Adjective, noun. One of a hundred equal parts; 1/100. Noun. hun dredth (hun dridth) adjective; noun, plural hundredths.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hundredth pronunciation dridth)C6 A past tense and a past participle of hang. We hung new curtains last night. Look up hang for more information. hung (hung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hung) udPronouce Hc104 udSndDir h\h11 Hungary A country in east-central Europe. Hun ry (hung ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Hungary pronunciation (hung udPronouce Hf151 udSndDir h\h11 hunger udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hf152 1. Pain or weakness caused by not eating enough food. During the long, cold winter many wild animals died of hunger. 2. The feeling of wanting or needing food. My hunger made me gobble my lunch. 3. A strong wish or need for something. The dictator had a hunger for power. Noun. To have a strong wish or need for something. I hungered for pizza after camping for two weeks. The students hungered for praise from their teacher. Verb. hun ger (hung r) noun, plural hungers; verb, hungered, hungering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hungerO pronunciation (hung hungry 1. Wanting or needing food. We were hungry all morning because we didn t have time to eat breakfast. 2. Having a strong wish or need for anything. The orphans were hungry for love. hun gry (hung ) adjective, hungrier, hungriest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hungry pronunciation (hung udPronouce Hf153 udSndDir h\h11 udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hc105 A large lump or piece; chunk. Take a hunk of bread to eat with your cheese. hunk (hungk) noun, plural hunks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hungk) udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hc106 1. To chase wild animals in order to catch or kill. The hunters hunted deer. Most owls hunt at night and rest during the day. 2. To look hard to try to find something or someone. The police hunted the robbers. We hunted all over for the keys. Verb. 1. A chase made to catch or kill wild animals. The Indians went on a buffalo hunt. 2. A search to try to find something or someone. The best part of the party was the hunt for the hidden presents. Noun. hunt (hunt) verb, hunted, hunting; noun, plural hunts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hunt_ pronunciation (hunt) hunter udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hm169 1. A person who chases wild animals in order to kill or catch them. 2. An animal that chases other animals for its own food or to help human beings. Our cat is a good hunter. 3. A person who searches for something. A fossil hunter looks for the remains of animals and plants that lived long ago. hunt er (hun r) noun, plural hunters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hunter7 pronunciation hurdle udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hm170 1. A barrier that has to be jumped over in a race. The horse cleared the hurdle. 2. hurdles. A race in which the runners must jump over barriers while they run. 3. A difficulty or problem. Passing final exams was the last hurdle before graduating from high school. Noun. To jump over while running. The farmer had to hurdle a fence to get away from the angry bull. Verb. hur dle (h l) noun, plural hurdles; verb, hurdled, hurdling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hurdle! pronunciation :PHYSSIZE hurdles vegetablesd vegetables To throw hard and fast; fling. The pitcher turned and hurled the ball to first base. We hurled the pebbles far out into the water. hurl (h rl) verb, hurled, hurling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Hc107 udSndDir h\h12 hurrah udEmotion enthusia udSndDir h\h12 udPronouce Hm171 A shout of joy or encouragement. s hear a big hurrah for our team! yelled the fan. Noun. A word used to express joy. Hurrah! I yelled when my sister crossed the finish line. Interjection. hur rah (h ) noun, plural hurrahs; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hurrah pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia finiQ hurricane udSndDir h\h12 udSndEffect hurrican.wav udPronouce Hf154 A storm with very strong winds and heavy rain. hur cane (h ) noun, plural hurricanes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hurricane pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE hurried Done or made quickly or too quickly. I wrote a hurried note to tell my family where I was going and then ran for the bus. hur ried (h d) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hurried pronunciation udPronouce Hf155 udSndDir h\h12 udEmotion comforta udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce 1. To put the arms around a person or thing and hold close and tightly. I hugged my grandparents because I was so glad to see them. 2. To keep close to. Try to hug the curb when you re bicycling on a busy street. Verb. A close, tight clasp with the arms. I gave my dog a big hug when I got home. Noun. hug (hug) verb, hugged, hugging; noun, plural hugs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hug) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable Great in size or amount; very big; enormous. An elephant is a huge animal. I took such a huge helping of turkey that I couldn t eat it all. huge (h j) adjective, huger, hugest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Hc100 udSndDir h\h11 :PHYSSIZE The sperm whale is a huge animal. udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hc101 1. The outer covering of a nut, grain, or other seed. 2. The small leaves around the stem of a strawberry and certain other fruits. 3. The sides and bottom of a boat or ship. Noun. To remove the hull from a seed or fruit. I hulled the strawberries and then sliced them. Verb. hull (hul) noun, plural hulls; verb, hulled, hulling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hullO pronunciation (hul) :PHYSSIZE vegetablesd vegetables udSndDir h\h11 udSndEffect hum.wav udPronouce Hc102 1. To make a soft, murmuring sound for a long time, like a bee. If you keep saying with your mouth closed, you are humming. The bumblebees were humming in the garden. 2. To sing with the lips closed and without saying words. I didn t know the words to the song so I just hummed the tune. Verb. A soft, murmuring sound that keeps going. The hum of the air conditioner seemed loud in the small room. Noun. hum (hum) verb, hummed, humming; noun, plural hums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hum) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE human udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hf146 Being or having to do with a person or persons. Men, women, and children are human beings. Is that an animal track or a human footprint? Adjective. A person. Every man, woman, and child is a human. Noun. hu man (h n) adjective; noun, plural humans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir human pronunciation human being A man, woman, or child; person; human. human being humane Having sympathy for others; wanting to prevent pain. The humane doctor helped many sick people, even if they could not pay. hu mane (h ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir humane pronunciation udPronouce Hm160 udSndDir h\h11 max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta humanity udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hm161 1. People; all human beings. Keeping our air and water clean will help all humanity. 2. Deep concern for the suffering of others; human sympathy. The volunteers showed great humanity in caring for the flood victims. hu ty (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir humanity pronunciation humble udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hf147 1. Not proud; modest. A humble person does not think he or she is better than other people. The musicians remained humble even after their records became famous. 2. Not big or important; lowly. They lived in a humble cottage on a farm. Adjective. To make humble. We were humbled when we saw what good work the others had done without our help. Verb. hum ble (hum l) adjective, humbler, humblest; verb, humbled, humbling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir humble pronunciation humid Having a lot of water vapor in the air; damp; moist. It was a hot, humid summer day. hu mid (h mid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir humid pronunciation udPronouce Hm162 udSndDir h\h11 humidity Water vapor in the air; dampness. The high humidity that day made us feel warm and uncomfortable. An air conditioner is designed to take humidity out of the air. hu ty (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir humidity pronunciation udPronouce Hm163 udSndDir h\h11 humiliate To make a person feel very ashamed or foolish. I was humiliated when I failed the test after telling everyone that I thought I would do well. hu ate (h ) verb, humiliated, humiliating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir humiliate pronunciation udPronouce Hf148 udSndDir h\h11 max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor hummingbird udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hm164 A tiny bird with brightly colored feathers and a long, narrow bill. The hummingbird beats its wings so fast that they make a humming sound. It can fly backward or sideways, and can hover above flowers while it drinks their nectar. hum bird (hum ing b ) noun, plural hummingbirds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hummingbird pronunciation ing b :PHYSSIZE humor udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hf149 1. The funny part of something. Humor is what makes a person laugh. The humor in the story came from the silly rabbit that could talk. 2. The ability to make people laugh or to enjoy funny things. Our guests must have lacked humor, because they never even smiled at any of our jokes. 3. The state of mind that a person is in; mood. We were in a good humor after having such a nice day fishing. Noun. To give in to what a person wants. When I was sick, my mother humored me by reading my favorite story several times. Verb. hu mor (h r) noun, plural humors; verb, humored, humoring.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir humor pronunciation humorous Making people laugh; funny; comical. They saw a humorous movie about a fish that thought it could fly. hu ous (h s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir humorous pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hm165 udSndDir h\h11 udEmotion giggle giggle Giggle udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hc103 A rounded lump or bump. Some camels have two humps on their backs. hump (hump) noun, plural humps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hump) :PHYSSIZE House of Representatives One of the two houses of the United States Congress. House of Representatives houseplant udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hm158 A plant grown indoors. house plant (hous plant ) noun, plural houseplants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir houseplant pronunciation (hous plant housewife udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hf140 A woman who takes care of a home and the needs of a family. house wife (hous ) noun, plural housewives (hous SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir housewife pronunciation (hous housework Washing, ironing, cleaning, cooking, and other work that has to be done in taking care of a home. house work (hous ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir housework pronunciation (hous udPronouce Hf141 udSndDir h\h11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor housing udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hf142 1. A number of houses. There is a lot of new housing being built in our town. 2. A covering for the moving parts of a machine. The housing on the drill gets very hot when the drill is used for a long time. hous ing (hou zing) noun, plural housings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir housing pronunciation zing)IZQ hover 1. To stay in the air, flying right above one place. The bees hovered over the flowers. Helicopters can hover, but airplanes cannot. 2. To stay close by. The reporters hovered around the candidate while waiting to ask their questions. hov er (huv r or hov r) verb, hovered, hovering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hover pronunciation r or hov SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hf143 udSndEffect hover.wav udSndDir h\h11 udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce 1. In what way; by what means. How will you go home, by bus or by train? 2. To what degree, amount, or extent. How cold is it outside? How did you like the circus? 3. In what condition. How are you today? 4. For what reason; why. How did you happen to be so late? how about. What do you think of. How about playing a game of cards? how come. Why does it happen that. How come I didn t think of that? how (hou) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom how about. What do you think of. How about playing a game of cards? how come. Why does it happen that. How come I didn t think of that? pronunciation (hou) however In spite of that; yet. It is the middle of winter; however, it is very warm outside. Conjunction. 1. In whatever way. You may each draw the house however you like. 2. To whatever degree. However far our dogs wander, they always come home. Adverb. how er (hou ev r) conjunction; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir however pronunciation (hou ev udPronouce Hf144 udSndDir h\h11 max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion udSndDir h\h11 udSndEffect howl.wav udPronouce To make a loud, wailing cry. Dogs and wolves both howl. The wind howls when it blows hard. I howled when I hurt my toe. We howled with laughter. Verb. A loud, wailing cry. We heard the howl of the wind in the rafters of the old barn. Noun. howl (houl) verb, howled, howling; noun, plural howls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir howlC pronunciation (houl) SoundButton SBButtonShadow D :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE An abbreviation for hour. An abbreviation for height. udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce 1. The middle part of a wheel. A round cap covers the hub of a car wheel. 2. A center of interest or movement. The refreshment table was the hub of activity during the party. hub (hub) noun, plural hubs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hub) huckleberry udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hm159 A small, shiny, dark blue berry. They are like blueberries but are smaller, darker, and have harder seeds. These berries grow on a small, low shrub that is also called a huckleberry. huck ry (huk l ber ) noun, plural huckleberries.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir huckleberry pronunciation l ber :PHYSSIZE huddle udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce Hf145 To gather close together in a bunch. The scouts huddled around the campfire to keep warm. The hen huddled the baby chicks under its wings at night. Verb. A group of people or animals that are gathered close together. The football players formed a huddle to plan their next play. Noun. hud dle (hud l) verb, huddled, huddling; noun, plural huddles.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir huddlee pronunciation udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce A color or a shade of a color. The sunset had an orange hue. hue (h ) noun, plural hues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir h\h11 udPronouce A sudden feeling of anger, resentment, or hurt pride. You shouldn t have left the party in a huff just because you didn t win the prize for best costume. Noun. To take in or give out a quick, noisy breath; puff. We were huffing and puffing from the long climb. Verb. huff (huf) noun, plural huffs; verb, huffed, huffing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir huff+ pronunciation (huf) udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce 1. Having a high temperature. I burned my hand when I touched the hot iron. We were hot after sitting in the sun. 2. Having a burning, sharp taste. We put hot mustard on our frankfurters. 3. Showing anger or passion; violent. My friend has a hot temper. 4. Following very closely. The police were in hot pursuit of the robbers. 5. Just made or heard; fresh. This is hot news. hot (hot) adjective, hotter, hottest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hot) hot dog A long, thin sausage; frankfurter. It is often served hot on a long roll. hot dog max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia hotel udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hf134 A building with many rooms that people pay to sleep in. Most hotels serve meals. ho tel (h ) noun, plural hotels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hotel pronunciation hothouse udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hf135 A heated building made mainly of glass where plants are grown; greenhouse. hot house (hot ) noun, plural hothouses (hot ziz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hothouse! pronunciation tonUA hot spring A spring whose water is heated naturally in the earth. hot spring hound udSndDir h\h10 udSndEffect hound.wav udPronouce Hm154 A dog that has been raised and trained to hunt by scent or sight. Beagles and bloodhounds are two kinds of hounds. Noun. To keep urging; pester. My parents hounded me about cleaning up my room. Verb. hound (hound) noun, plural hounds; verb, hounded, hounding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hound pronunciation (hound) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce 1. A unit of time equal to sixty minutes. There are twenty-four hours in a day. We waited for one hour, from four o clock to five o clock, for the bus to come. 2. A time of the day that is shown on a clock or watch. At what hour should we leave for the station? 3. The time for anything. The doctor s office hours are from nine o clock to four o clock. A good friend is someone who will help you in an hour of need. Another word that sounds like this is our. hour (our) noun, plural hours. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (our) hourglass udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm155 A device for measuring time used in former times. It is a glass tube with a narrow middle. A quantity of sand runs from the top part of the tube to the bottom part in one hour. hour glass (our ) noun, plural hourglasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hourglass pronunciation :PHYSSIZE hourly Done or happening every hour. There are hourly airplane flights from New York to California. Adjective. Every hour. The weather is reported hourly on the radio. Adverb. hour ly (our ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hourly pronunciation udPronouce Hf136 udSndDir h\h10 house udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hf137 1. A building in which people live; home. Our friends asked us to come to their house for dinner. 2. The people who live in a house. Our whole house was awakened by the noise. 3. Any building used for a special purpose. The town has a new movie house. 4. A group of people who make laws. The United States Congress is made up of two houses, the House of Representatives and the Senate. 5. An audience. There was a full house for the opening of the new show. 6. A royal or noble family. Noun. To give a place to live or stay. We housed our friends until their new home was ready. The horses are housed in a barn. Verb. house (hous for noun; houz for verb) noun, plural houses (hou ziz);verb, housed, housing. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir house pronunciation (hous for noun; houz for verb)A_ houseboat udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hf138 A boat that people can live on. house boat (hous ) noun, plural houseboats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir houseboat pronunciation (hous housefly udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm156 A grayish black fly with transparent wings that lives in and near people s houses. It eats food and garbage. house fly (hous ) noun, plural houseflies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir houseflyA pronunciation (hous household udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hf139 1. A place where people live; home. Our household was very busy the week before Christmas. 2. All the people who live in a home. The household took a vote on what to have for dinner. Noun. Having to do with a household. On Saturday, we all helped with cleaning, ironing, and other household chores. Adjective. house hold (hous ) noun, plural households; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir household pronunciation (hous housekeeper udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm157 A person whose job is to take care of a home. A housekeeper is responsible for housework and sometimes child care. house er (hous r) noun, plural housekeepers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir housekeeper pronunciation (hous House of Commons One of the houses of the British or Canadian Parliament. The members of the House of Commons are elected. House of Commons House of Lords One of the houses of the British Parliament. The members of the House of Lords are nobles or members of the clergy. House of Lords horseshoe udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm146 1. A metal U-shaped plate that is curved to fit the shape of a horse s hoof. A horseshoe is nailed onto the hoof to protect it. 2. horseshoes. A game played by throwing U-shaped plates toward a post so that they will land around the post. horse shoe (h ) noun, plural horseshoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horseshoe pronunciation horsewoman udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm147 1. A woman who rides on a horse. 2. A woman who is skilled in riding or handling horses. horse an (h n) noun, plural horsewomen (h SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horsewomanw pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce 1. A tube of rubber or other material that will bend easily. Hoses are used to carry water or other fluids from one place to another. I watered the garden with a hose. Gasoline is pumped through a hose into a car. 2. Stockings or socks. Noun. To wash or water with a hose. We hosed down the car before we waxed it. Will you hose off the front porch? Verb. hose (h z) noun, plural hoses (for definition 1) or hose (for definition 2); verb, hosed, hosing. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation firefighters using a hose getablesables :PHYSSIZE hosiery Stockings and socks. ho ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hosiery pronunciation udPronouce Hm148 udSndDir h\h10 hospitable Making a guest or visitor feel welcome and comfortable; friendly. The hospitable couple who owned the hotel greeted us warmly, showed us our room, and offered us food. hos ble (hos l or ho spit l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hospitable pronunciation l or ho spit udPronouce Hm149 udSndDir h\h10 hospital enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hf130 A place where people who are sick or hurt are taken care of. hos tal (hos l) noun, plural hospitals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hospital pronunciation word history Word History The word hospital comes from a Latin word meaning a place where travelers can find rest and food. These places often also took care of the needs of poor people who could not pay to stay at other places. Hospital then was used to mean a place for the care of poor sick people. Today, a hospital is a place for the care of sick people. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE hospitality udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hf131 A friendly welcome and treatment of guests or visitors. We thanked our friends for their hospitality to us last week. hos ty (hos pi tal ) noun, plural hospitalities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hospitality pronunciation pi tal hospitalize To put a person in a hospital for medical care. The skier was hospitalized for a week with a broken leg. hos ize (hos ) verb, hospitalized, hospitalizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hospitalize pronunciation udPronouce Hm150 udSndDir h\h10 udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce A person who invites people to visit as guests. We thanked our host for a wonderful party. host (h st) noun, plural hosts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce A large number. On a clear night, you can see a host of stars in the sky. host (h st) noun, plural hosts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation hostage udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hf132 A person who is held as a prisoner by someone until money is paid or promises are kept. The passengers and crew of the hijacked plane were held as hostages until a ransom was paid. hos tage (hos tij) noun, plural hostages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hostage pronunciation ord AN hostel udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm151 A place that gives simple, cheap lodging to travelers, especially young people on bicycle tours or hikes. Another word that sounds like this is hostile. hos tel (hos l) noun, plural hostels.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hostel pronunciation hostess udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm152 1. A woman who invites people to come to her home as her guests. My aunt was the hostess at a large dinner party. 2. A woman who serves food and greets people in a restaurant or on an airplane. host ess (h tis) noun, plural hostesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hostess pronunciation hostile Feeling or showing hatred or dislike. After their fight, the students wouldn t talk to each other for a week, and just gave each other hostile looks. Another word that sounds like this is hostel. hos tile (hos l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hostile pronunciation udPronouce Hf133 udSndDir h\h10 hostility udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm153 1. A readiness to fight; unfriendliness; antagonism. There was still hostility between the two old enemies. 2. hostilities. Acts of war; warfare. Hostilities between the two countries ended when a peace agreement was signed. hos ty (ho stil ) noun, plural hostilities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hostility pronunciation (ho stil )ewifVO horizontal Flat and straight across; parallel to the horizon. We made a cross by nailing a horizontal stick to an upright post. hor tal (h l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horizontal pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The road is horizontal. The trees are vertical. udPronouce Hf125 udSndDir hormone udSndDir udPronouce Hf126 A chemical made by certain glands in the body. Hormones travel through the bloodstream and help control growth, digestion, and other body processes. hor mone (h n) noun, plural hormones./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hormone pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A hard, pointed growth on the head of some animals that have hooves. Deer, sheep, and rhinoceroses have horns. 2. Something that looks like the horn of an animal. Some owls have tufts of feathers on their heads called horns. 3. A brass musical instrument. Horns have a narrow end that you blow into to play them. 4. A device used to make a loud warning sound. The bus driver honked the horn at the children in the street. horn (h rn) noun, plural horns.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE horned toad A lizard that has spikes that look like horns on its head and scales on its body. Horned toads live in the southwestern United States. horned toad :PHYSSIZE hornet udSndDir udSndEffect hornet.wav udPronouce Hm137 A large wasp that can give a very painful sting. hor net (h nit) noun, plural hornets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hornet pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE horny 1. Made of horn. 2. Being hard like a horn. A deer s antlers are horny growths. horn ) adjective, hornier, horniest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horny pronunciation udPronouce Hm138 udSndDir h\h10 horrible 1. Causing great fear or shock. It was horrible to see the house burn to the ground. Murder is a horrible crime. 2. Very bad, ugly, or unpleasant. There was a horrible smell by the garbage heap. hor ble (h l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horrible pronunciation udPronouce Hm139 udSndDir h\h10 max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked horrid 1. Causing great fear or shock; horrible. We thought the monster movie was so horrid that we left before it was over. 2. Very bad, ugly, or unpleasant. My best friend thinks spinach tastes horrid, but I like the way it tastes. hor rid (h id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horrid pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hf127 udSndDir h\h10 udEmotion shocked shocked shocked horrify To cause great fear or shock. Seeing the two cars crash horrified them. hor fy (h ) verb, horrified, horrifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horrify pronunciation udPronouce Hm140 udSndDir h\h10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked horror udEmotion shocked udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm141 1. A feeling of great fear and dread. They watched with horror as the passenger ship sank. I have a horror of being alone in the dark. 2. A strong feeling of dislike or shock. We looked around the dirty old house with horror. 3. A person or thing that causes great fear, shock, or dislike. They all felt that war was a horror. hor ror (h r) noun, plural horrors.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horror pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked horse udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm142 1. A large animal with four legs, hooves, and a long, flowing mane and tail. Horses are used for riding and pulling heavy loads. 2. Any mammal belonging to the horse family that includes horses, zebras, and asses. 3. A frame with legs, used to hold things like wood being sawed. 4. A heavy leather pad on supporting legs, used in gymnastics for doing certain exercises. Another word that sounds like this is hoarse. horse (h rs) noun, plural horses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horse pronunciation :PHYSSIZE 59AM$ horseback udSndDir h\h10 udSndEffect horsback.wav udPronouce Hf128 The back of a horse. The mail was delivered by riders on horseback. Noun. On the back of a horse. Some of us are going to ride horseback to the camp. Adverb. horse back (h ) noun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horseback pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE horsefly udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm143 A large fly with two black wings. The female gives a painful bite to horses and other animals and to humans. horse fly (h ) noun, plural horseflies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horseflyA pronunciation horseman udSndDir h\h10 udPronouce Hm144 1. A person who rides on a horse. 2. A person who is skilled in riding or handling horses. horse man (h n) noun, plural horsemen (h SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horseman_ pronunciation horseplay Rough, lively play. We started wrestling for fun, but the horseplay ended with both of us getting hurt. horse play (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horseplay pronunciation udPronouce Hf129 udSndDir h\h10 horsepower A unit for measuring the power of an engine. One horsepower is equal to the energy needed to raise 550 pounds one foot in one second. horse er (h r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horsepower pronunciation udPronouce Hm145 udSndDir h\h10 udSndDir udPronouce 1. A covering for the head and neck. A hood is often attached to the collar of a coat. 2. The metal cover that is over the engine of an automobile. 3. Something that looks like a hood or is used as a cover. There is a metal hood above our stove. A cobra has a fold of loose skin called a hood that it can stretch open around its head. hood (h d) noun, plural hoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hoodO pronunciation hoodlum udSndDir udPronouce Hf121 A rough and nasty person who causes trouble for other people. Several young hoodlums broke some store windows on Main Street last night. hood lum (h m or h m) noun, plural hoodlums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hoodlum pronunciation m or h m)ttA udSndDir udPronouce 1. The hard covering on the feet of horses, cattle, deer, and some other animals. 2. A foot with this covering. The horse s hoof pawed the ground. hoof (h f or h f) noun, plural hooves or hoofs.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation f or h udSndDir udPronouce 1. A bent piece of metal, wood, or other strong material that is used to hold or fasten something. There is a row of coat hooks along the wall in our classroom. 2. Anything bent or shaped like a hook. A curved piece of wire with a barb at one end used for catching fish is a hook. Noun. 1. To hang, fasten, or attach with a hook. We hooked the wire picture hanger over the nail. 2. To catch with or on a hook. By the end of the day, we had hooked three fish. 3. To have or make into the shape of a hook. The tired youngster hooked a leg over the arm of the chair. Verb. hook (h k) noun, plural hooks; verb, hooked, hooking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A ring made of wood, metal, or other material. Metal hoops hold together the staves of a barrel. Lions leap through flaming hoops in the circus. Another word that sounds like this is whoop. hoop (h p or h p) noun, plural hoops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation p or h hooray udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce Hf122 Another form of the word hurrah. Look up hurrah for more information. hoo ray (h ) noun, plural hoorays; interjection.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hoorayc pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. The sound that an owl makes. 2. A shout that expresses dislike, scorn, or disbelief. Our friends gave a hoot when we said we saw a ghost in the old house. Noun. To make the sound of an owl or a shout of scorn or disbelief. The fans hooted when the other team made an error. Verb. hoot (h t) noun, plural hoots; verb, hooted, hooting.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hootS pronunciation w\w2A hooves udSndDir udPronouce Hf123 Plural of hoof. Look up hoof for more information. hooves (h vz or h vz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hooves pronunciation vz or h udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make a short jump on one foot. When you play hopscotch, you have to hop from one square to another. 2. To move by jumping on both feet or all feet at once. Rabbits and frogs hop. 3. To jump over. We hopped the fence instead of walking around to the gate. Verb. 1. A short jump or leap. The bunny took three hops and was gone. 2. A bounce. The ball took a high hop over the shortstop s head. Noun. hop (hop) verb, hopped, hopping; noun, plural hops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hop) udSndDir udPronouce To wish for something very much, usually with some belief that it could happen. I hope that you will feel better soon. The family hoped for a sunny day so that they could go to the beach. Verb. 1. A strong wish and belief that a thing will happen. We hope you enjoy your vacation. 2. Something that is wished for. My hope is that we will catch enough fish for dinner. Noun. hope (h p) verb, hoped, hoping; noun, plural hopes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation onunA\ hopeful 1. Having or showing hope. The many branches on the tree made me hopeful that I could climb it. 2. Giving promise that what is wished for will happen. A clear moon is a hopeful sign of good weather to come. hope ful (h l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hopeful pronunciation udPronouce Hf124 udSndDir hopeless Having or giving no hope. The student had studied hard and felt hopeless after failing the test. hope less (h lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hopeless pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hm132 udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor uncomfor uncomfor hopper udSndDir udPronouce Hm133 1. A person or an animal that hops. Grasshoppers, rabbits, and kangaroos are hoppers. 2. A container that is wide open at the top with a small opening at the bottom. A hopper is used to store grain, coal, or other material and then to empty it into another container. hop per (hop r) noun, plural hoppers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hopper pronunciation r)defiA,T hopscotch A children s game on numbered squares that are drawn on the ground. The players hop into the squares in a certain order and try to pick up a stone or other object that has been tossed into one of the squares. hop scotch (hop skoch ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hopscotch pronunciation skoch :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hm134 udSndDir horde udSndDir udPronouce Hm135 A very large group that is close together; a crowd or swarm. A horde of ants came out of the anthill. A horde of people pushed their way into the baseball stadium. Another word that sounds like this is hoard. horde (h rd) noun, plural hordes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horde pronunciation horizon udSndDir udPronouce Hm136 1. The line where the sky and the ground or the sea seem to meet. We could see a rocky island on the horizon. 2. The limit of a person s knowledge, interests, or experience. You can widen your horizons by reading different kinds of books. ho zon (h n) noun, plural horizons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir horizon pronunciation homogenize To mix milk so that the cream is spread evenly throughout and will not separate and rise to the top. ho nize (h ) verb, homogenized, homogenizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homogenize pronunciation udPronouce Hm126 udSndDir homograph udSndDir udPronouce Hf112 A word with the same spelling as another, but with a different origin and meaning and, sometimes, a different pronunciation. Bow meaning to bend forward and bow meaning a weapon for shooting arrows are homographs. hom graph (hom graf ) noun, plural homographs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homograph pronunciation graf homonym udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Hf113 A word with the same pronunciation as another, but with a different meaning and, often, a different spelling. Lean meaning to bend and lean meaning are homonyms. hom nym (hom ) noun, plural homonyms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homonym pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist ableA homophone udSndDir udPronouce Hf114 A word with the same pronunciation as another, but with a different meaning and spelling. Know and no are homophones. hom phone (hom ) noun, plural homophones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homophone pronunciation Honduras A country in Central America. Hon ras (hon d s or hon dy s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Honduras pronunciation (hon d s or hon dy udPronouce Hf115 udSndDir honest udSndDir udPronouce Hm127 1. Truthful, fair, or trustworthy. An honest person does not cheat, lie, or steal. 2. Earned or gotten fairly. That farmer earns an honest living. hon est (on ist) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir honestY pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud honesty The quality of being honest; truthfulness. Answer the questions with honesty. hon ty (on ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir honesty pronunciation udPronouce Hf116 udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud honey udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Hf117 1. A thick, sweet liquid made by bees. Bees collect nectar from flowers and make honey, which they store in honeycombs. 2. A very dear person or thing. hon ey (hun ) noun, plural honeys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir honey pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor honeybee udSndDir udPronouce Hf118 A bee that makes and stores honey. hon bee (hun ) noun, plural honeybees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir honeybee pronunciation honeycomb udSndDir udPronouce Hf119 1. A wax structure made by bees to store their eggs and honey in. A honeycomb is made up of layers of cells that have six sides. 2. Something that looks like a bee s honeycomb. There was a honeycomb of subway tunnels under the city. Noun. To make full of tunnels or cells like a bee s honeycomb. Secret passages honeycombed the castle. Verb. hon comb (hun ) noun, plural honeycombs; verb, honeycombed, honeycombing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir honeycomb pronunciation )udA[ honeydew melon A kind of melon that has light green pulp and a smooth green or yellow rind. hon dew melon (hun SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir honeydew melon pronunciation udPronouce Hm128 udSndDir honeymoon udEmotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce Hm129 A vacation taken by a couple who have just been married. Noun. To be or go on a honeymoon. Verb. hon moon (hun ) noun, plural honeymoons; verb, honeymooned, honeymooning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir honeymoon pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati honeysuckle udSndDir udPronouce Hm130 A shrub or vine that has many small, sweet-smelling flowers. hon le (hun l) noun, plural honeysuckles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir honeysuckle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udA+$ Hong Kong A colony of Great Britain on the southern coast of China. It will become part of China in 1997. Hong Kong (hong SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Hong Kong pronunciation (hong udPronouce Hf120 udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect honk.wav udPronouce 1. The cry of a goose or a sound like it. 2. A sound made by an automobile horn. The honk of our car s horn scared the deer. Noun. To make the cry of a goose or the sound of an automobile horn. We heard the geese honk as they flew overhead. The angry drivers honked their horns. Verb. honk (hongk) noun, plural honks; verb, honked, honking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hongk) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE honor udSndDir udPronouce Hm131 1. A sense of what is right or honest; high moral standards. If you are a person of honor, you will not let another person be blamed for your mistake. 2. A good name or reputation. When the bully called me a coward, I felt my honor was at stake. 3. Something given or done to show great respect or appreciation. The hero received a medal, a certificate, and other honors. 4. Honor. A title of respect used in speaking to or of a judge, mayor, or other official. Everyone at the trial called the judge Your Honor. Noun. To show or feel great respect for a person or thing. The city honored the astronauts with a parade. Verb. hon or (on r) noun, plural honors; verb, honored, honoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir honor pronunciation 1. Belonging to or set apart for the worship of God; sacred. The priest stood at the holy altar. 2. Close to God; very religious and pure. The nun led a holy life. Another word that sounds like this is wholly. ho ly (h ) adjective, holier, holiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The place where a person lives. Our home is in an apartment house. My best friend s home is that house up the road. 2. A person s family; household. I grew up in a happy home. 3. The place that a person comes from. Colorado has always been my home. 4. The goal or place of safety in some sports and games. The person who gets home first wins. 5. A place for the shelter and care of certain people. That big house is a home for elderly people. Noun. 1. At or to the place where a person lives. The whole family will come home for Christmas. 2. To the place or mark aimed at. The camper shot at the tree and the arrow hit home. Adverb. at home. As if one were in one s own home; comfortable; relaxed. Whenever I visit your family, they always make me feel at home. home (h m) noun, plural homes; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom at home. As if one were in one s own home; comfortable; relaxed. Whenever I visit your family, they always make me feel at home. pronunciation homeland udSndDir udPronouce Hm119 A country where a person was born or has a home. Their homeland is Sweden, although they have been living in New York for three years. home land (h ) noun, plural homelands.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homelandg pronunciation homeless Having no home. Homeless people have been sleeping in the streets and parks of this city. home less (h lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homeless pronunciation udPronouce Hf107 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion homely 1. Having a plain appearance; not handsome or pretty. Our old dog is homely, but we love it. 2. Simple and modest; not fancy or special. The hotel manager s homely manners put us at ease. home ly (h ) adjective, homelier, homeliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homely pronunciation udPronouce Hf108 udSndDir homemade Made at home or by hand. My parents bake homemade bread on Saturdays. We have a homemade swing on a tree in the yard. home made (h ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homemade pronunciation udPronouce Hm120 udSndDir home plate The place where a baseball player stands to hit a pitched ball. A runner must touch home plate after rounding the bases in order to score a run. home plate :PHYSSIZE homer udSndDir udPronouce Hf109 A short form of the word home run. Look up home run for more information. hom er (h r) noun, plural homers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homer pronunciation homeroom udSndDir udPronouce Hm121 A classroom to which all the pupils in a class go in the mornings. Attendance is checked and special announcements are made there. home room (h or h ) noun, plural homerooms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homeroom pronunciation or h )nfulAj( home run A hit in baseball that lets the batter go around all the bases to home plate and score a run. home run homesick Sad because of being away from one s home or family. The soldier was homesick during the first month in the army. home sick (h ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homesick pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hm122 udSndDir udEmotion homespun A cloth that is woven by hand at home, instead of in a factory by big machines. home spun (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homespun pronunciation udPronouce Hm123 udSndDir homestead udSndDir udPronouce Hm124 1. A farm with its house and other buildings. 2. A piece of land that was given by the United States government to a settler for farming. home stead (h ) noun, plural homesteads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homestead pronunciation homeward Toward home. The hikers turned homeward for the walk back. This train ticket is good for our homeward trip. home ward (h rd) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homeward pronunciation udPronouce Hf110 udSndDir homework A school assignment that is meant to be done at home, not in the classroom. home work (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir homework pronunciation udPronouce Hf111 udSndDir hominy Kernels of white corn that are hulled and ground up. Hominy is mixed with water and boiled before it is eaten. hom ny (hom ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hominy pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hm125 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce A tool with a wide, thin blade set across the end of a long handle. Hoes are used to loosen the soil around plants and dig up weeds. Noun. To dig with a hoe. We hoe the vegetable garden once a week to keep the soil loose. Verb. hoe (h ) noun, plural hoes; verb, hoed, hoeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect hog.wav udPronouce 1. A fully grown pig. Hogs are raised for their meat. 2. Any of several wild animals in the pig family. 3. A greedy or dirty person. Noun. To take more than one s share. The truck hogged the narrow road so that no cars could pass. Verb. hog (h g or hog) noun, plural hogs; verb, hogged, hogging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation g or hog) SoundButton SBButtonShadow d :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE hogan udSndDir udPronouce Hm111 A house made of stones or logs with a roof of branches covered with earth. Some Navajo Indians live in hogans. ho gan (h n) noun, plural hogans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hogan pronunciation :PHYSSIZE hoist udSndDir udPronouce Hf104 To lift or pull up. The sailors hoisted the cargo onto the ship s deck with a crane. We hoisted the flag up the pole. Verb. 1. A device used to lift or pull up something heavy. The mechanic at the garage put the car on a hoist to raise it. 2. A lift. Someone gave me a hoist up the tree. Noun. hoist (hoist) verb, hoisted, hoisting; noun, plural hoists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hoist pronunciation (hoist) udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take and keep in the hands or arms; grasp; grip. If you will hold the packages, I will unlock the door. 2. To keep from falling; support. Will this chair hold my weight? 3. To keep in a certain place or position. The baby would not hold still. The dam held back the flooding river. A good book holds your attention. 4. To remain attached or fastened. The ship s anchor held even in rough seas. 5. To contain. This bottle holds two quarts. The bus will hold fifty people. 6. To take part in; carry on. We were holding an interesting conversation when the phone rang. The club will hold a meeting on Saturday. 7. To have in the mind. I hold strong opinions about religion. 8. To believe to be; think. The judge held them responsible for the accident. Verb. 1. A grasp; grip. I didn t have a good hold on the heavy lamp, and I dropped it. 2. Something that can be gripped. The hikers couldn t find enough holds to climb the side of the cliff. 3. A mark or symbol in music that shows a pause. Noun. to hold back. To restrain; control. I tried to hold back the tears, but I couldn t. The police held back the excited crowd. to hold out. 1. To last; continue. Our food supply will hold out for another week. 2. To keep fighting or resisting. The troops in the fort held out for weeks. to hold up. 1. To support; keep from falling. These columns hold up the roof. 2. To raise in order to show or display. Hold up your hand if you want to ask a question. 3. To last or continue. These shoes have held up for years. If this good weather holds up, we ll go on a picnic. 4. To stop or delay. Heavy traffic held us up. 5. To rob while threatening with a weapon. A gang held up three stores. hold (h ld) verb, held, holding; noun, plural holds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to hold back. To restrain; control. I tried to hold back the tears, but I couldn t. The police held back the excited crowd. to hold out. 1. To last; continue. Our food supply will hold out for another week. 2. To keep fighting or resisting. The troops in the fort held out for weeks. to hold up. 1. To support; keep from falling. These columns hold up the roof. 2. To raise in order to show or display. Hold up your hand if you want to ask a question. 3. To last or continue. These shoes have held up for years. If this good weather holds up, we ll go on a picnic. 4. To stop or delay. Heavy traffic held us up. 5. To rob while threatening with a weapon. A gang held up three stores. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A space in a ship or airplane where cargo is stored. hold (h ld) noun, plural holds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation holder udSndDir udPronouce Hm112 1. A person who holds something; owner. To get this job you must be the holder of a driver s license. 2. A thing that is used to hold something else with. That jar will make a good holder for pencils. hold er (h r) noun, plural holders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir holder pronunciation initA holdup udSndDir udPronouce Hm113 1. A robbery by someone who is armed. There was a holdup in the jewelry store last week. 2. A stopping or delay. There was a holdup of traffic because of the snowstorm. hold up (h ) noun, plural holdups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir holdup pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A hollow place in something solid. There was a big hole in the street after the heavy rain. The dog dug a hole in the ground to hide its bone. 2. An opening through something. I wore a hole in the elbow of my old sweater. 3. A small hollow place on the green of a golf course. The ball is hit into the hole. 4. The burrow of an animal. The rabbit disappeared down its hole. Another word that sounds like this is whole. hole (h l) noun, plural holes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation holiday enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Hf105 1. A day on which most people do not work. Many holidays celebrate the anniversaries of great events. The Fourth of July and Thanksgiving Day are American holidays. 2. A vacation. My neighbor is home from college for the spring holidays. hol day (hol ) noun, plural holidays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir holiday pronunciation word history Word History The word holiday comes from an Old English word that meant holy day. In England long ago, the only days when people did not work were days set aside as special religious feast days. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Holland A country in northwestern Europe. This country is also called the Netherlands. Hol land (hol nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Holland pronunciation udPronouce Hf106 udSndDir hollow udSndDir udPronouce Hm114 1. Having a hole or an empty space inside; not solid. A water pipe is hollow. 2. Curved in like a cup or bowl; sunken. The thin child had hollow cheeks. 3. Deep and echoing. Our footsteps made a hollow sound as we walked through the empty tunnel. Adjective. 1. A hole or empty space. The car bounced over a hollow in the dirt road. 2. A valley. The farm nestled in the hollow between the hills. Noun. 1. To make hollow. Woodpeckers had hollowed out the dead tree trunk. 2. To make by digging out. The rabbits hollowed out a burrow in the ground. Verb. hol low (hol ) adjective, hollower, hollowest; noun, plural hollows; verb, hollowed, hollowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hollowE pronunciation holly udSndDir udPronouce Hm115 An evergreen tree or shrub. Holly usually has very shiny leaves with sharp, pointed edges and bright red berries. Its leaves and berries are often used as Christmas decorations. hol ly (hol ) noun, plural hollies.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir holly pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a holly branchhblesssss vegetables MNA)X hollyhock udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Hm116 A tall plant that has round wrinkled leaves and spikes of large, brightly colored flowers. hol hock (hol ) noun, plural hollyhocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hollyhock pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass holocaust A great or complete destruction, as by fire. The holocaust leveled the city. hol caust (hol or h ) noun, plural holocausts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Hm117 holocaust pronunciation or h word history Word History The word holocaust comes from a Greek word meaning burnt up whole. This was the term applied to an ancient form of sacrifice to a particular god. In this ritual an animal was killed, and then all or part of it was burned on an altar. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing holster udSndDir udPronouce Hm118 A leather case for carrying a gun. Holsters for pistols are often worn on a belt around a person s waist. hol ster (h r) noun, plural holsters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir holster pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make a soft sound like the sound of the letter s. The frightened snake hissed at us. An angry cat hisses. 2. To make this sound to show disapproval. The fans hissed when the umpire called a strike. Verb. A sound like the sound of the letter s. We heard the hiss of steam from the radiator. Noun. hiss (his) verb, hissed, hissing; noun, plural hisses.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hi span historian udSndDir udPronouce A person who knows a great deal about history. Historians write history books. his an (hi st n) noun, plural historians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir historian pronunciation (hi st historic Important in history. The committee tried to preserve all the historic old houses in town. his ic (hi st ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir historic pronunciation (hi st udPronouce udSndDir historical Having to do with history. This book has historical information, such as how our town began, how it changed, and who its leaders have been. his cal (hi st l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir historical pronunciation (hi st udPronouce Hm107 udSndDir history udSndDir udPronouce The story or record of what has happened in the past. The history of the United States as a nation goes back over 200 years. That old house has an interesting history. his ry (his ) noun, plural histories.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir history pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give a blow to; strike. The bully hit my friend with a stick. 2. To send by striking with a bat or racket. The batter hit the ball over the fence. 3. To come against with force. The arrow hit the target. 4. To come to; reach. The speeding car hit ninety miles per hour. We finally hit upon the answer. 5. To have a strong effect on; impress. The unhappy news hit us hard. Verb. 1. A blow or strike. The hit on the head stunned me. 2. A person or thing that is successful or popular. The band s music made them the hit of the party. The new movie is a big hit. 3. The hitting of a baseball so that the batter gets on base. Noun. to hit it off. To like or get along with one another. When I first met the twins, we didn t hit it off. hit (hit) verb, hit, hitting; noun, plural hits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to hit it off. To like or get along with one another. When I first met the twins, we didn t hit it off. pronunciation (hit) hitch udSndDir udPronouce 1. To fasten with a rope, strap, or hook. The farmer hitched the horse to the wagon. 2. To move or lift with a jerk. I hitched up my suspenders. Verb. 1. A fastening. The hitch between the car and the trailer broke. 2. An unexpected delay or problem. A sudden storm put a hitch in their plans to leave that day. 3. A quick, upward, pull or tug. I straightened my tie and gave my trousers a hitch. 4. A kind of knot used to attach things together temporarily. Noun. hitch (hich) verb, hitched, hitching; noun, plural hitches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hitch pronunciation (hich)w hitchhike To travel by getting free rides from cars or trucks that are passing by. The two friends hitchhiked into town. hitch hike (hich ) verb, hitchhiked, hitchhiking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hitchhike pronunciation (hich udPronouce Hf100 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A box or house for bees to live in. 2. All the bees that live together in the same hive. hive (h v) noun, plural hives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hive% pronunciation :PHYSSIZE commercial beehive hives udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Hm108 A rash of raised red or white bumps that itch. Hives are often caused by an allergy. hives (h vz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hives pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor nkinAX^ hoard udSndDir udPronouce Hf101 To save and store or hide away. I hoarded my allowance until I had enough money to buy a camera. Verb. Something that is stored or hidden away. We keep a hoard of canned goods in the basement. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is horde. hoard (h rd) verb, hoarded, hoarding; noun, plural hoards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hoard pronunciation hoarse 1. Having a rough or harsh, deep sound. The teacher s voice was hoarse from a bad cold. 2. Having a harsh voice. I was hoarse after all the shouting I did at the game. Another word that sounds like this is horse. hoarse (h rs) adjective, hoarser, hoarsest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hoarse pronunciation udPronouce Hm109 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A trick or made-up story meant to fool people. The report that a sea monster was seen in the bay turned out to be nothing but a hoax. hoax (h ks) noun, plural hoaxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hoaxI pronunciation hobble udSndDir udPronouce Hf102 1. To move or walk awkwardly with a limp. I hobbled around with a sprained ankle for two weeks. 2. To keep from moving easily or freely. You hobble a horse by tying its front legs or its back legs together. Verb. A rope, strap, or other thing used to hobble a horse or other animal. Noun. hob ble (hob l) verb, hobbled, hobbling; noun, plural hobbles.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hobbles pronunciation :PHYSSIZE hobby udSndDir udPronouce Hm110 Something done regularly in one s spare time for pleasure. My hobbies are playing the clarinet and cooking. hob by (hob ) noun, plural hobbies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hobby pronunciation hockey 1. A game played on ice by two teams of six players each. The players wear ice skates and hit a rubber disk, called a puck, with curved sticks. Each team tries to get the puck into the other team s goal. 2. A game played on a field by two teams of eleven players each. Curved sticks are used to hit a ball along the ground into the other team s goal. hock ey (hok ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hockey pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hf103 udSndEffect hockey.wav udSndDir hilltop udSndDir udPronouce Hm102 The top of a hill. We climbed to the hilltop for our picnic. hill top (hil ) noun, plural hilltops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hilltop pronunciation hilly Having many hills. It s hard to bicycle over hilly country. hill y (hil ) adjective, hillier, hilliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hilly pronunciation udPronouce Hm103 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The handle of a sword or dagger. hilt (hilt) noun, plural hilts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hilt) A male person or animal that is being talked about. We saw him last night at the game. I lent a book to him. Another word that sounds like this is hymn. him (him or im) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (him or im) udPronouce udSndDir himself 1. His own self. Jim hit himself by accident with the hammer. Ted is annoyed at himself for missing the movie. Bob promised that he would cook himself dinner. 2. His usual, normal, or true self. Mike just wasn t himself during the game today. him self (him self ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir himself pronunciation (him self udPronouce udSndDir At the back; rear. Our dog sometimes stands on its hind legs. hind (h nd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hinder To hold back the progress of. The snowstorm hindered the search for the missing plane. hin der (hin r) verb, hindered, hindering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hinder pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hindrance udSndDir udPronouce Hm104 Something that gets in the way of progress; obstacle. The noisy traffic outside was a hindrance to our conversation. hin drance (hin ns) noun, plural hindrances.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hindrance pronunciation Hinduism A religion, philosophy, and social system that originated in India. The supreme being of Hinduism takes many different forms. Hin ism (hin m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Hinduism pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Hm105 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass hinge udSndDir udSndEffect hinge.wav udPronouce A joint on which a door, gate, or lid moves back and forth or up and down. The hinges on the old gate squeak when you open or close it. Noun. 1. To put hinges on; attach by hinges. The carpenter hinged the cupboard doors. 2. To depend. The team s chances of winning the championship hinge on next week s game. Verb. hinge (hinj) noun, plural hinges; verb, hinged, hinging.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hinge pronunciation (hinj) udSndDir udPronouce A slight sign or suggestion. If you can t guess the answer to the riddle, I ll give you a hint. There is a hint of spring in the air this morning. Noun. To give a slight sign or suggestion. My parents hinted that I might be getting a bicycle for my birthday. Verb. hint (hint) noun, plural hints; verb, hinted, hinting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hint9 pronunciation (hint) rd)AG( udSndDir udPronouce The part on either side of the body just below the waist; the joint where either leg meets the body. hip (hip) noun, plural hips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hip) hippopotamus udSndDir udPronouce Hm106 A very large, heavy animal that eats plants. It lives in and near rivers and lakes in Africa. Hippopotamuses have short legs and thick skin with no hair. hip mus (hip s) noun, plural hippopotamuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hippopotamus pronunciation :PHYSSIZE ciatA't udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give a job to; employ. The school hired three new teachers this year. 2. To get the temporary use of something in return for payments; rent. We hired a car to drive to Florida. Verb. The act of hiring. I couldn t afford the hire of a rowboat. Noun. hire (h r) verb, hired, hiring; noun, plural hires.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hireQ pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The one or ones that belong or have to do with him. This book is mine and that book is his. Pronoun. Of, belonging to, or having to do with him. His best friend lives four doors away from him. Adjective. his (hiz) pronoun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hiz) Hispanic udSndDir udPronouce Of or having to do with Spain or Latin America, or with the people of Spain or Latin America. Adjective. A person who lives in the United States and has Spanish or Latin American parents or ancestors. Noun. His ic (hi span ik) adjective; noun, plural Hispanics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Hispanic pronunciation (hi span high jump A contest in which a person jumps as high as possible over a bar set between two upright poles. high jump highland udSndDir udPronouce A high or hilly part of a country. high land (h nd) noun, plural highlands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir highland pronunciation highly 1. Very much; very. I thought the movie was highly entertaining. Mercury is highly poisonous. 2. With much praise or admiration. The students think highly of their teacher. 3. At a high price. I was not highly paid for mowing the neighbor s lawn. high ly (h ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir highly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Highness udSndDir udPronouce A title of respect used when speaking to or about a member of a royal family. A king is spoken of as His Highness, and a queen is spoken of as Her Highness. High ness (h nis) noun, plural Highnesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Highness pronunciation high-rise udSndDir udPronouce A very tall building. high-rise (h ) noun, plural high-rises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir high-rise pronunciation high school A school attended after elementary school or junior high school. High school goes up to the twelfth grade. high school high seas The open waters of an ocean. The high seas are not under the control of any country. high seas high-strung :PHYSSIZE shocked tive. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir high-strung pronunciation strung udPronouce udSndDir Very tense or nervous by nature. That high-strung dog is frightened easily. high-strung (h strung ) adjective. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI shocked udemotion shocked high tide The tide when the level of the ocean is at its highest. high tide highway udSndDir udPronouce A main road. Main Street becomes a highway just outside of town. high way (h ) noun, plural highways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir highway pronunciation )hoAVf highwayman udSndDir udPronouce Hm100 A robber who holds up travelers on a road. high man (h n) noun, plural highwaymen (h SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir highwayman= pronunciation buttAF: hijack To take over a truck, airplane, or other vehicle by force. Two passengers with machine guns hijacked the airplane. hi jack (h ) verb, hijacked, hijacking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hijack pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked udSndDir udPronouce To take a long walk. The scout troop hiked to their camp by the lake. Verb. A long walk. We took a long hike in the woods. Noun. hike (h k) verb, hiked, hiking; noun, plural hikes.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation hilarious Very funny. The guest told a hilarious story that made us all laugh. hi ous (hi l s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hilarious pronunciation (hi l max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia laugh laugh laugh udSndDir udPronouce 1. A raised, rounded part of the earth s surface. A hill is not as high as a mountain. 2. A small heap or mound. Ants have made hills in our backyard. hill (hil) noun, plural hills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hilla pronunciation (hil) hillside udSndDir udPronouce Hm101 The side or slope of a hill. We sledded down the snowy hillside. hill side (hil ) noun, plural hillsides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hillside! pronunciation A word used to attract attention or to show surprise or pleasure. Hey! Watch where you re going when you re crossing the street! Another word that sounds like this is hay. hey (h ) interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation undButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect hey.wav udSndDir A word used to say hello. Another word that sounds like this is high. hi (h ) interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Postal abbreviation for Hawaii. An abbreviation for Hawaiian Islands. hibernate To spend the winter sleeping. Some bears, woodchucks, frogs, and snakes hibernate. hi nate (h ) verb, hibernated, hibernating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce hibernate pronunciation word history Word History Hibernate comes from a Latin word meaning winter quarters. The Roman legions usually did not fight during the winter season; instead they would stay near camp until spring. Hibernate now refers to how animals become inactive during the winter. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing hiccup udEmotion giggle udSndDir udSndEffect hiccup.wav udPronouce 1. A quick catching of the breath that one cannot control. A hiccup is caused by a short spasm of the breathing muscles. 2. hiccups. The condition of having one hiccup after another. Noun. To have hiccups. I waited until I stopped hiccupping before I tried to sing along. Verb. hic cup (hik up) noun, plural hiccups.verb, hiccupped, hiccupping.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hiccup pronunciation up)3 max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle hickory udSndDir udPronouce A tall tree of North America. The hickory has nuts that are used as food and strong, hard wood. hick ry (hik ) noun, plural hickories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hickory pronunciation :PHYSSIZE leaves udSndDir udPronouce Past tense and a past participle of hide. The pirates hid the treasure in a cave. Look up hide for more information. hid (hid) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hid) hidden A past participle of hide. The dog has hidden its bone. Look up hide for more information. hid den (hid n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hidden pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. To put or keep out of sight. I hid my letters in a tree hole so that no one else would see them. We tried to hide in a closet, but the others found us. The heavy snow hid the deer s tracks. 2. To keep secret. The lost children tried to hide their fears from each other. hide (h d) verb, hid, hidden or hid, hiding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The skin of an animal. Leather shoes are made from hides. hide (h d) noun, plural hides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation hide-and-seek A children s game in which one player has to find all of the other players who are hiding. hide-and-seek (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hide-and-seek pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hideous Very ugly; horrible. My cousin dressed up as a hideous monster for Halloween. hid ous (hid s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hideous pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked hideout udSndDir udPronouce A place where someone can hide. The thieves used a cave as their hideout from the police. hide out (h ) noun, plural hideouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hideout pronunciation hieroglyphic udSndDir udPronouce A picture or symbol that stands for a word, sound, or idea. The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics in their writing. hi glyph ic (h glif ik) noun, plural hieroglyphics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hieroglyphic{ pronunciation glif :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. Tall. That mountain is very high. The building is forty stories high. 2. At a great distance from the ground. The bird was high in the sky. 3. Above or more important than others. A general has a high rank in the army. 4. Greater than others. High winds swept the snow into drifts. The racing car was going at a high speed. I am trying to sell my bicycle for a high price. 5. Above other sounds in pitch. The soprano sang a high note. 6. Noble or lofty. Their high ideals made them refuse a reward for the diamond necklace that they found and returned. Adjective. At or to a high place. The hikers climbed high up the hill. Adverb. 1. A high place or point. The temperature today reached a new high for the year. 2. The arrangement of gears in an automobile, bicycle, or other vehicle that gives the greatest speed. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is hi. high and dry. 1. Completely up out of water. The ship was stranded high and dry on the rocks. 2. Without aid or assistance; alone; abandoned. The outlaws drove off in the stagecoach, leaving the passengers high and dry. high (h ) adjective, higher, highest; adverb; noun, plural highs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir highG idiom high and dry. 1. Completely up out of water. The ship was stranded high and dry on the rocks. 2. Without aid or assistance; alone; abandoned. The outlaws drove off in the stagecoach, leaving the passengers high and dry. pronunciation heredity udSndDir udPronouce 1. The passing on of characteristics from an animal or plant to its offspring. 2. The characteristics passed on. Brown hair is part of my heredity. he ty (h ) noun, plural heredities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heredity pronunciation Shortened form of here is. Here s the book I was telling you about. here rz) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir heritage udSndDir udPronouce Something that is handed down from earlier generations or from the past; tradition. The right to free speech is part of the American heritage. her age (her i tij) noun, plural heritages./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heritagec pronunciation i tij) hermit udSndDir udPronouce A person who lives alone and away from other people. A hermit often lives like this for religious reasons. her mit (h mit) noun, plural hermits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hermit' pronunciation udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is looked up to by others because of his or her great achievements or fine qualities. The swimmer who saved the child from drowning was a hero. 2. The main male character in a play, story, or poem. The actor played the hero with great skill. 3. A big sandwich on a long roll with a thick crust. I had a meatball hero for lunch. he ro (h ) noun, plural heroes.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir herou pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud heroic 1. Very brave; courageous. The firefighter made a heroic attempt to save the family from the burning apartment. 2. Describing the deeds of heroes. We read a heroic poem about a great warrior. he ic (hi r ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heroic pronunciation (hi r udPronouce udSndDir max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud heroin An illegal drug that is addictive. Another word that sounds like this is heroine. her in (her in) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heroin pronunciation in)W buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste uncomfor uncomfor uncomfor heroine udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce 1. A woman or girl who is looked up to by others for great achievements or fine qualities. Our school doctor is my heroine, because I want to be a doctor too some day. 2. The main female character in a play, story, or poem.The audience awaited the entrance of the heroine. Another word that sounds like this is heroin. her ine (her in) noun, plural heroines.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heroine pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud heron udSndDir udPronouce A bird with a long slender neck, a long pointed bill, and long thin legs. her on (her n) noun, plural herons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heron pronunciation :PHYSSIZE herring udSndDir udPronouce A small saltwater fish that is a member of a family that includes shad and sardines. Herring are found in the northern Atlantic Ocean. They can be eaten smoked, fresh, or canned. her ring (her ing) noun, plural herring or herrings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir herring pronunciation The one or ones that belong or have to do with her. Whose book is it, his or hers? hers (h rz) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir herself 1. Her own self. The scientist should not have blamed herself for the failure of the experiment. The principal herself is opposed to the plan. 2. Her usual, normal, or true self. Mother has not been herself since she caught a cold. her self (h r self ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir herself pronunciation r self udPronouce udSndDir 1. Shortened form of he is. s going to come with us. 2. Shortened form of he has. s seen that movie three times. he z) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hesitant Waiting or pausing because of feeling unsure; not quite willing. I was hesitant about jumping into the cold lake. hes tant (hez nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hesitant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hesitate udSndDir udPronouce 1. To wait or stop a moment, especially because of feeling unsure. The speaker hesitated and looked down at some notes. 2. To be unwilling. I hesitated to telephone you because it was late. 3. To wait to act because of doubt or fear. If you hesitate too long, you will lose your chance to get the job. hes tate (hez ) verb, hesitated, hesitating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hesitatea pronunciation )efinA hesitation udSndDir udPronouce A delay or pause because of fear, uncertainty, or forgetting. The brave child picked up the garden snake without hesitation. hes tion (hez n) noun, plural hesitations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hesitationk pronunciation helpless Not able to take care of oneself. I was made almost helpless by my broken ankle. A newborn kitten is helpless. help less (help lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir helpless pronunciation (help udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The border of a garment or piece of cloth. It is made by folding under the edge and sewing it down. Dresses, pillowcases, and curtains have hems. Noun. To fold under the edge of a piece of cloth and sew it down. I hemmed the curtains. Verb. to hem in. To close in; surround. I felt hemmed in by the crowd watching the parade. hem (hem) noun, plural hems; verb, hemmed, hemming.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to hem in. To close in; surround. I felt hemmed in by the crowd watching the parade./ pronunciation (hem) hemisphere udSndDir udPronouce One half of the earth or another sphere. The equator divides the earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. The earth is also divided into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia are in the Eastern Hemisphere. North and South America are in the Western Hemisphere. hem sphere (hem ) noun, plural hemispheres. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hemisphere pronunciation k. TA hemlock udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tall evergreen tree that has reddish bark, flat needles, and small cones. Its wood is used for pulp and as lumber. 2. A poisonous plant that has spotted, hollow stems and clusters of white flowers. hem lock (hem ) noun, plural hemlocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hemlock pronunciation :PHYSSIZE needles udSndDir udPronouce A strong, tough fiber made from the stem of a tall plant. It is used to make rope. hemp (hemp) noun, plural hemps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hemp) udSndDir udSndEffect hen.wav udPronouce 1. An adult female chicken. 2. The female of various other birds. hen (hen) noun, plural hens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hen) undButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE hence 1. As a result; therefore. I ve seen the movie before, and hence I know the story. 2. From this time or place. The friends agreed to meet two weeks hence at the same place. hence (hens) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hence pronunciation (hens)Q udPronouce udSndDir A female person or animal that is being talked about. I invited her to the dance. Did you lend her the book? Pronoun. Of, belonging to, or having to do with her. Her cousin is my best friend. Adjective. her (h r) pronoun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A plant whose leaves, stems, seeds, or roots are used in cooking for flavoring, in medicines, or because they are fragrant. Mint and parsley are herbs. 2. Any flowering plant that dies at the end of one growing season and does not form a woody stem. herb ( rb or h rb) noun, plural herbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rb or h herbivore udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce An animal that eats only plants. Cows are herbivores. her vore (h ) noun, plural herbivores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir herbivore pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass laySAS. herbivorous Feeding on plants. A cow is a herbivorous animal. her rous (h r biv s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir herbivorous pronunciation r biv udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A group of animals that live or travel together. A herd of cattle grazed in the pasture. Noun. To group or lead in or like a herd. The cowhands herded the cattle and drove them to market. Our tour guide herded us into the bus. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is heard. herd (h rd) noun, plural herds; verb, herded, herding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir herdg pronunciation rd)PronA3 udSndDir udPronouce 1. At, in, or to this place. I have been waiting here for an hour. Bring the book here, and I ll read it to you. 2. At this time. Let s stop reading here and start again later. Adverb. This place. Can you show me how to get home from here? Noun. A word used in answering a roll call, calling an animal, or attracting attention. Interjection. Another word that sounds like this is hear. here (h r) adverb; noun; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation hereafter From now on; after this. The guard told me that hereafter, I should not run in school halls. here ter (h r) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hereafter pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hereby By means of this. The certificate said, You are hereby entitled to one free admission to the zoo. here by (h ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hereby pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hereditary udSndDir udPronouce 1. Passed on or able to be passed on from an animal or plant to its offspring. Blue eyes are hereditary. Some diseases are hereditary. 2. Passed on from an ancestor to an heir. The noble inherited the hereditary title from ancestors. he i ter ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hereditary pronunciation i ter Heimlich maneuver enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce An emergency treatment used to help a person who is choking on something. You stand behind the person who is choking, put your arms around the person, and press hard into the upper abdomen. This should force the object out. Heim lich maneuver (h lik). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Heimlich maneuver pronunciation lik). word history Word History The Heimlich maneuver is named after Henry J. Heimlich, the American physician who developed it. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A person who is to receive the money or property of a person after that person has died. Other words that sound like this are air and ere. heir ( r) noun, plural heirs.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heir] pronunciation heiress udSndDir udPronouce A woman who is to receive or has received the money or property of a person after that person has died. heir ess ( is) noun, plural heiresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heiress pronunciation heirloom udSndDir udPronouce An object that is handed down from generation to generation in a family. heir loom ( ) noun, plural heirlooms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heirloom pronunciation Past tense and past participle of hold. I held the ball in my hand. Look up hold for more information. held (held) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (held) udPronouce udSndDir helicopter udsndeffect helicop.wav udSndDir udPronouce An aircraft that is kept in the air by blades that rotate above the craft. hel ter (hel i kop r) noun, plural helicopters.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir helicopterm pronunciation i kop :PHYSSIZE SoundButton SBButtonShadow 4 :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE helium A very light gas that has no color or odor. Helium is used in balloons and blimps. Helium is a chemical element. he um (h m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce helium pronunciation word history Word History The word helium comes from the Greek word for Helium was first discovered by people who were studying the rays of light that come from the sun.- WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. In the Christian religion, the place where Satan lives and where wicked people will be punished after death. 2. A place or condition of great suffering. The prison was a hell on earth. hell (hel) noun, plural hells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hel) PronAr udSndDir udPronouce 1. Shortened form of he will. ll come to see us when he has time. 2. Shortened form of he shall. ll clean his room if I have anything to say about it! Other words that sound like this are heal and heel. he ll (h l) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation hello A word used as a greeting. Hello, they called, when they met us on the street. The host gave me a warm hello when I arrived. hel lo (he l or h ) interjection; noun, plural hellos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hello pronunciation (he l or h udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The part of a ship used for steering. It is usually a wheel or large lever. The captain stood at the helm of the ship. helm (helm) noun, plural helms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir helm) pronunciation (helm) helmet udSndDir udPronouce A covering for the head that is worn for protection. Soldiers, firefighters, football players, and astronauts wear helmets. hel met (hel mit) noun, plural helmets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir helmet9 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE help udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give or do something that is useful, wanted, or needed; aid; assist. We helped the blind person across the street. I helped my parents paint the living room. The coach s advice helped the team to win. 2. To make better; ease; relieve. Hot lemon juice and honey will help your sore throat. 3. To stop or avoid. I couldn t help laughing when I heard the story. Verb. 1. The act of helping. Do you need help? 2. A person or thing that helps. The new vacuum cleaner is a big help around the house. Noun. to help oneself to. To take, especially without being urged. The food is on the table, so help yourself. to help out. To provide help, support, or service. I always try to help out when we have company for dinner. help (help) verb, helped, helping; noun, plural helps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir help idiom to help oneself to. To take, especially without being urged. The food is on the table, so help yourself. to help out. To provide help, support, or service. I always try to help out when we have company for dinner. pronunciation (help)A"6 helpful Giving help; useful. A bigger child gave me a helpful boost, and I got over the fence. help ful (help l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir helpful pronunciation (help udPronouce udSndDir helping udSndDir udPronouce A serving of food for one person. Would you like a second helping of string beans? help ing (hel ping) noun, plural helpings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir helping pronunciation ping)foA helping verb A term that is sometimes used for auxiliary verb. Look up auxiliary verb for more information. helping verb heave 1. To lift, raise, pull, or throw using force or effort. The farmers heaved bales of hay onto the truck. I heaved a rock across the stream. 2. To give out in a loud or heavy way. I heaved a sigh of relief when I found my lost dog. 3. To rise and fall. The runner s chest heaved after the race. heave (h v) verb, heaved, heaving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heave pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir heaven udSndDir udPronouce 1. In the Christian religion, the place where God and the angels live. 2. heavens. The space above and around the earth; sky. You can see many stars in the heavens on a clear, dark night. heav en (hev n) noun, plural heavens.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heaven pronunciation heavenly 1. Having to do with heaven; divine. Angels are heavenly beings. 2. Of or in the sky or outer space. The sun, the moon, and the stars are heavenly bodies. 3. Happy, pleasing, or beautiful. This quiet, shaded place is a heavenly spot for a picnic. heav ly (hev ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heavenly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir heavily In a heavy way. The tree fell heavily on the ground. heav ly (hev ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heavily pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir heavy 1. Having great weight; hard to lift or move. The desk was too heavy for me to move by myself. 2. Having more than the usual weight. It s so cold that I need a heavy blanket to keep me warm. 3. Large in size or amount. We were late because we got stuck in heavy traffic. We had a heavy rainfall last night. 4. Hard to do, carry out, or bear. A parent has heavy responsibilities. heav y (hev ) adjective, heavier, heaviest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heavy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Hebrew udSndDir udPronouce 1. A member of one of the Jewish tribes of ancient times. 2. The language spoken by the ancient Jews. The people of Israel speak a form of this language. Noun. Of the Hebrews or their language. Adjective. He brew (h ) noun, plural Hebrews; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Hebrew pronunciation hectare udSndDir udPronouce A unit of area in the metric system. It is equal to 10,000 square meters, or about 2-1/2 acres. hec tare (hek r) noun, plural hectares. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hectare pronunciation 1. Shortened form of he had. d better hurry. 2. Shortened form of he would. d do it if he could. Another word that sounds like this is heed. he d) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hedge udSndDir udPronouce A row of shrubs or small trees planted close together. A hedge is used as a fence. Noun. 1. To surround, close in, or separate with a hedge. All the people in our block hedged their front yards with bushes. 2. To avoid answering a question directly. When they asked me if I would help, I hedged and said I would think about it. Verb. hedge (hej) noun, plural hedges; verb, hedged, hedging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hedge pronunciation (hej) hedgehog udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce 1. An animal that has a pointed snout and sharp, hard spines on its back and sides. When it is frightened or attacked, it rolls up into a ball with only its spines showing. Hedgehogs eat insects and are found in western Europe. 2. A porcupine. hedge hog (hej or hej ) noun, plural hedgehogs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hedgehog pronunciation or hej :PHYSSIZE max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle Dir AQ udSndDir udPronouce To pay careful attention to; listen or mind. I heeded my parents advice and wore a sweater to the football game. Another word that sounds like this is he heed (h d) verb, heeded, heeding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ETSIAA udSndDir udPronouce 1. The rounded back part of the human foot below the ankle. The heel has many bones in it that carry the weight of the body. 2. Anything like a heel in shape, use, or position. The heel of the hand is the part of the palm near the wrist. I have to have the heels on these shoes fixed. Noun. To follow closely. The dog was taught to heel at its master s side. Verb. Other words that sound like this are heal and he heel (h l) noun, plural heels; verb, heeled, heeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE To lean to one side. The strong winds forced the sailboat to heel to the left. Other words that sound like this are heal and he heel (h l) verb, heeled, heeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir heifer udSndDir udPronouce A young cow that has not had a calf. heif er (hef r) noun, plural heifers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heifer pronunciation height udSndDir udPronouce 1. The distance from bottom to top. The height of the statue is 11 feet. I measured my height by standing next to a pole marked in inches. The mountain stands at a height of one mile above sea level. 2. A high place. The little child was afraid of heights and would never climb a tree. 3. The highest point. The singer retired at the height of a brilliant career. height (h t) noun, plural heights._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir height pronunciation heighten To make or become high or higher. The carpenters heightened the house by adding a third story to it. The excitement heightened as the story went on. height en (h n) verb, heightened, heightening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heighten pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A collection of things piled together. We left a heap of peanut shells on the kitchen table. Noun. 1. To make into a pile. We heaped the fallen leaves. 2. To give or fill in large amounts. The cook heaped my plate with mashed potatoes. Verb. heap (h p) noun, plural heaps; verb, heaped, heaping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heap? pronunciation 1. To receive sound through the ears. I hear someone calling my name. My grandparents can t hear very well, so please speak loudly. 2. To listen to. Please hear my side of the quarrel before you decide who is right. 3. To get information about. The winner of the contest will hear the good news soon. I heard about the fire on the radio. 4. To get a letter or other communication. Have you heard from your friend in Mexico lately? Another word that sounds like this is here. hear (h r) verb, heard, hearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir heard Past tense and past participle of hear. I heard my brother coming home late last night. Look up hear for more information. Another word that sounds like this is herd. heard (h rd) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heard pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hearing udSndDir udPronouce 1. The ability to hear. You have very good hearing. 2. The act of listening or getting information. Hearing that my best friend had won the contest made me very happy. 3. The chance to be heard. The judge gave both sides a fair hearing before making a decision. hear ing (h ing) noun, plural hearings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hearing pronunciation hearing aid A small, electronic device that makes sounds louder. It is worn in or near the ear to make poor hearing better. hearing aid hearsay udSndDir udPronouce Information that has been heard from someone else. Do you know that for a fact, or is it just hearsay? hear say (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hearsay pronunciation heart enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. The hollow organ in the body that pumps blood through the arteries and veins. The heart is located in the chest. It is divided into four chambers. 2. The center of a person s feelings. The happy child spoke from the heart when thanking us for finding the puppy. 3. Spirit; courage. The team lost heart after their defeat. 4. The center or middle of anything. We got lost in the heart of the forest. Let s get to the heart of the problem. 5. A playing card marked with one or more red figures like this: . 6. Anything shaped like a heart. We cut out paper hearts to make Valentine s Day cards. by heart. From or by memory. I m learning my lines for the school play by heart. heart (h rt) noun, plural hearts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heart idiom by heart. From or by memory. I m learning my lines for the school play by heart.; pronunciation :PHYSSIZE arteries veins heart a human heart heartbeat udSndDir udSndEffect heartbt.wav udPronouce One complete pumping motion of the heart. heart beat (h ) noun, plural heartbeats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heartbeat pronunciation undButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE heartbroken Filled with sorrow or grief. We were heartbroken when our dog died. heart ken (h n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heartbroken pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion hearth udSndDir udPronouce 1. The floor of a fireplace or the space in front of it. 2. Home. hearth (h rth) noun, plural hearths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hearth pronunciation hearty udSndDir udPronouce 1. Full of warmth, friendliness, or enthusiasm. Our cousins gave us a hearty welcome. 2. Big and satisfying. Thanksgiving dinner is a hearty meal at our house. heart ) adjective, heartier, heartiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hearty pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. High temperature; warmth. Heat is a form of energy. The sun gives off heat. The heat of the fire warmed the whole room. 2. Strong feeling, excitement. I slammed the door in the heat of anger. Noun. To make or become hot or warm. We heated the milk before giving it to the baby. After the sun came out it heated up fast. Verb. heat (h t) noun, plural heats; verb, heated, heating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation heater udSndDir udPronouce A device that gives heat. A radiator or a furnace is a kind of heater. We put an electric heater in the cold room. heat er (h r) noun, plural heaters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heaterK pronunciation r)SndDA heath udSndDir udPronouce A flat, open piece of land. It is covered with heather or low bushes. heath (h th) noun, plural heaths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heath pronunciation heathen A person who does not believe in the God of the Christians, Jews, or Muslims. Noun. Having to do with heathens. Ancient heathen tribes worshiped many gods. Adjective. hea then (h n) noun, plural heathens or heathen; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce heathen pronunciation word history Word History The word heathen comes from an Old English word which originally meant someone who lives on the heath. On the heath meant in the country. The cities were the first places to be converted to Christianity. People in the country held on to the old beliefs longer._ WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing heather A low, evergreen shrub that has pink, purple, or white flowers. Heather grows wild in Scotland and England. heath er (he r) noun, plural heathers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heather pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir headline udSndDir udPronouce A line printed at the top of a newspaper or magazine article. A headline tells what the article is about. It is printed in large or heavy type. President Addresses Nation, read the headline. Noun. To be the main attraction of a show. A magic act headlined the show. Verb. head line (hed ) noun, plural headlines; verb, headlined, headlining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headlinei pronunciation )gave1 headlong 1. With the head first. The runner slid headlong into second base. 2. In a reckless way; rashly. I rushed headlong into buying the used bicycle and didn t notice that it was damaged. Adverb. Made with the head first. I made a headlong dive into the lake. Adjective. head long (hed ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headlong pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir head-on With the head or front end first. The car hit the pole head-on. The two cars were in a head-on crash. head-on (hed or hed ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir head-on pronunciation or hed udPronouce udSndDir headphone udSndDir udPronouce A radio or telephone receiver that is held against the ear by a band that fits over the head. head phone (hed ) noun, plural headphones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headphone pronunciation headquarters A center of operations where leaders work and give orders; main office. The commanders were summoned to the general s headquarters. That company s headquarters are in New York. The word headquarters may be used with a singular or plural verb. head ters (hed rz) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headquarters pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir headrest udSndDir udPronouce A support for the head. Headrests in automobiles are designed to prevent injuries to the neck in a collision. I use a pillow as a headrest when I read in bed. head rest (hed ) noun, plural headrests.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headrestq pronunciation head start An early start or other advantage given to someone starting out in a race or other competition. head start headstone udSndDir udPronouce A stone set at the head of a grave; tombstone. head stone (hed ) noun, plural headstones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headstone pronunciation headstrong Insisting on one s own way; stubborn. The headstrong child would not listen to advice. head strong (hed ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headstrong pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat headwaters udSndDir udPronouce The small streams that come together to form the beginning of a river. head ters (hed rz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headwaters pronunciation headway Forward movement or progress. It was hard for the small ship to make any headway through the high waves. I can t make much headway with this arithmetic problem. head way (hed ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headway pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir To make or become healthy or sound again. The doctor healed the sick child with medicine. The cut healed without leaving a scar. Other words that sound like this are heel and he heal (h l) verb, healed, healing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir health udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition of being well and without disease or injury. You will lose your health if you don t eat the proper foods. 2. The condition of the body or mind. The doctor examined me and decided that I was in good health. health (helth) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir health pronunciation (helth) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable bu1/* health food Any food that is grown without chemical fertilizers and that is not prepared with additives. health food healthful Good for people s health; wholesome. Exercise is healthful. health ful (helth l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir healthful pronunciation (helth udPronouce udSndDir healthy Having, showing, or giving good health. A good diet and exercise should make you healthy. The athlete s skin had a healthy color. I love to breathe this healthy country air. health y (hel ) adjective, healthier, healthiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir healthy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta hazardous Likely to cause harm or injury; dangerous. Smoking is hazardous to your health because it can cause cancer and heart disease. haz ous (haz s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hazardous pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hazardous waste A chemical or nuclear substance that is dangerous to people, animals, or the earth. Hazardous wastes often come from factories and nuclear power plants. hazardous waste max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce Mist, smoke, or dust in the air. The bridge was hidden in the morning haze. haze (h z) noun, plural hazes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation hazel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A tree or shrub that has light brown nuts that can be eaten. 2. A light brown color like the color of this nut. Noun. Having the color hazel; light brown. My cousin has beautiful hazel eyes. Adjective. ha zel (h l) noun, plural hazels; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hazel pronunciation Not clear; blurred or confused. On a hazy day, we can see only a dim outline of the mountains. My understanding of how a computer works is hazy. ha zy (h ) adjective, hazier, haziest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir H-bomb udEmotion shocked udSndDir udPronouce A powerful bomb usually called a hydrogen bomb. Look up hydrogen bomb for more information. H-bomb ( ) noun, plural H-bombs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir H-bombu pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. A male person or animal that is being talked about. Bob promised that he would be on time. 2. A person; anyone. He who hesitates is lost. Pronoun. A male person or animal. Is the kitten a he or a she? Noun. he (h ) pronoun; noun, plural hes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. The top part of the human body. The head is where the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are. The brain is inside the head. 2. The top or front part of any other animal that is like a human head. Dogs, fish, and birds have heads. 3. The top or front part of something. I walked up to the head of the stairs. Hit the nail on the head. 4. A firm, rounded cluster of leaves or flowers. Please buy a head of lettuce. 5. A person who is above others in rank; chief. The president is the head of our country s government. 6. A single person or animal. The cowhands rounded up forty head of cattle. 7. Mental ability. You have a good head for figures. 8. heads. The side of a coin that shows the main design, usually a picture of a person s head. Noun. Top, chief, or front. My cousin is the head lifeguard at the pool. Adjective. 1. To be or go to the top or front of; lead. The scout leader headed our troop in the parade. 2. To be in charge of. Our best writer heads the school newspaper. 3. To direct or move in a direction. The captain headed the ship to the north. We head for the beach on hot days. Verb. over one s head. Beyond one s ability to understand or manage. Physics has always been over my head. to head off. To get ahead of and cause to stop or turn back. The posse tried to head off the bank robbers. head (hed) noun, plural heads (for definitions 1-5) or head (for definitions 6 and 7); adjective; verb, headed, heading. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom over one s head. Beyond one s ability to understand or manage. Physics has always been over my head. to head off. To get ahead of and cause to stop or turn back. The posse tried to head off the bank robbers. pronunciation (hed) headache udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce 1. A pain felt inside the head. 2. Something that causes trouble or worry. The flat tire was another headache on the long bicycle trip. head ache (hed ) noun, plural headaches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headache pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor headband udSndDir udPronouce A band worn around the head. A headband can hold the hair in place or just be an ornament. head band (hed ) noun, plural headbands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headband pronunciation headdress udSndDir udPronouce A covering or decoration for the head. The Indian wore a headdress of feathers. head dress (hed ) noun, plural headdresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headdress pronunciation i\i11N( headfirst With the head going in front. The swimmer dived headfirst into the water. head first (hed ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headfirst pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir heading udSndDir udPronouce A title for a page or chapter. head ing (hed ing) noun, plural headings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir heading pronunciation headland udSndDir udPronouce A point of high land that sticks out into the water; cape. head land (hed nd) noun, plural headlands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headland pronunciation headlight udSndDir udPronouce A bright light on the front of an automobile or other vehicle. It got dark during the drive home, so the driver turned on the car s headlights. head light (hed ) noun, plural headlights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir headlight pronunciation haughty Thinking of oneself as much better than other people; arrogant. The haughty ruler refused to speak to common people. haugh ty (h ) adjective, haughtier, haughtiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haughty pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To pull or move with force; drag. It took three of us to haul the heavy trunk up the stairs. 2. To carry; transport. Railroads haul freight across the country. Verb. 1. The act of hauling. Give the rope a haul. 2. Something that is gotten by catching or winning. The fishing boat came home with a big haul of fish. 3. The distance something is hauled. It s a long haul from here to the garbage dump. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is hall. haul (h l) verb, hauled, hauling; noun, plural hauls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hauli pronunciation haunch udSndDir udPronouce A part of the body of a person or animal including the hip and upper thigh. The lion sat on its haunches. haunch (h nch) noun, plural haunches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haunch% pronunciation haunt udSndDir udPronouce 1. To visit or live in. Some people say that ghosts haunt the old house. 2. To come often to the mind of. Memories of the shipwreck he had been in long ago haunt the old sailor. haunt (h nt) verb, haunted, haunting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haunt pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To own; possess. Our neighbors have a house in the country. Everyone in my family has straight black hair. 2. To consist of; contain. A year has twelve months. 3. To hold in the mind. I have a good idea. 4. To carry on; engage in. We had a discussion in class. 5. To experience. Have a good time! My best friend might have chicken pox. 6. To give birth to. My cat will have kittens in about a week. 7. To be forced or obligated. I have to be home by five o clock. 8. To receive or obtain; get. You had a telephone call while you were out. 9. To permit; allow. I wanted to keep snakes as pets, but my parents wouldn t have it. 10. To cause something to be done; arrange for. We had new wallpaper put up. 11. Also used as an auxiliary verb to show that the action of the main verb is finished. We have done all of our homework. They have written a story. Another word that sounds like this is halve. to have to do with. To be about, be concerned with, or be related to. That book has to do with the history of our state. The judge s anger had to do with the lawyer s outrageous behavior in court. have (hav) verb, had, having. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to have to do with. To be about, be concerned with, or be related to. That book has to do with the history of our state. The judge s anger had to do with the lawyer s outrageous behavior in court. pronunciation (hav) haven udSndDir udPronouce A place of safety or shelter. The cool woods were a haven for the hot and tired hikers. A harbor is a haven for boats. ha ven (h n) noun, plural havens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haven pronunciation n)ve1 haven Shortened form of have not. I haven t been to a dance yet. have t (hav nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haven pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Hawaii An island state of the United States in the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Honolulu. Ha ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Hawaii pronunciation word history Word History Hawaii was originally the name for the biggest island of the state. An ancient island song says that Hawaii was the traditional home of the native people who first lived there. This name was given to the island by later settlers. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow . :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A bird with a sharp, hooked beak, strong claws, and sharp eyesight. The hawk hunts and feeds on small animals and is related to the eagle. hawk (h k) noun, plural hawks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE To offer goods for sale by calling out. The peddler hawked fruit in the street. hawk (h k) verb, hawked, hawking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hawthorn udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A thorny shrub or tree. The hawthorn has white or pink flowers and small red, orange, purple, or black berries. haw thorn (h ) noun, plural hawthorns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hawthornU pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass l he1Mb udSndDir udPronouce Grass, alfalfa, or clover that is cut and dried for use as feed for livestock. Another word that sounds like this is hey. hay (h ) noun, plural hays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation hay fever A condition that causes a stuffy nose, itching eyes, and sneezing. Hay fever is an allergy that is caused by breathing pollen that plants release into the air. hay fever SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udsnddir udsndeffect hayfever.wav hayloft udSndDir udPronouce An upper floor in a barn or stable, used for storing hay. hay loft (h ) noun, plural haylofts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hayloft pronunciation haystack udSndDir udPronouce A pile of hay stacked outdoors. hay stack (h ) noun, plural haystacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haystack pronunciation :PHYSSIZE hazard udSndDir udPronouce Something that can cause harm or injury; risk; danger. Icy roads are a hazard to drivers. haz ard (haz rd) noun, plural hazards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hazard% pronunciation harsh 1. Rough or unpleasant to the ear, eye, taste, or touch. The boss shouted orders in a harsh voice. The towel felt harsh against my sunburned skin. 2. Very cruel or severe. The prisoners got harsh treatment from the guards if they did not obey. harsh (h rsh) adjective, harsher, harshest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harsh pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir harvest udSndDir udPronouce 1. The gathering in of a crop when it is ripe. The farmers began the corn harvest. 2. The crop that is gathered. We stored our harvest of potatoes in sacks. Noun. To gather in a crop. We have to harvest the fruit now that it is ripe. Verb. har vest (h vist) noun, plural harvests; verb, harvested, harvesting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harvest pronunciation vist)' :PHYSSIZE The children harvested vegetables. harvester udSndDir udPronouce A machine for harvesting crops in fields. har er (h r) noun, plural harvesters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harvester pronunciation udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A form of the present tense of have that is used with he, she, it, and the name of a person, place, or thing. My friend has a new bicycle. Look up have for more information. has (haz) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (haz) max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A cooked mixture of chopped meat, potatoes, and other vegetables. 2. A mess; jumble. I made such a hash of the letter that it had to be typed again. Noun. hash (hash) noun, plural hashes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hashy pronunciation (hash)n Shortened form of has not. Our special guest hasn t arrived yet. has t (haz nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir haste Quickness in moving or in acting; speed; hurry. We left in great haste so we wouldn t miss the bus. haste (h st) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haste pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hasten 1. To move quickly; hurry. It was getting dark, so I hastened home. 2. To make something happen faster; speed up. The medicine hastened the child s recovery. has ten (h n) verb, hastened, hastening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hasten pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hasty 1. Quick; hurried. We barely had time for a hasty breakfast. 2. Too quick; careless or reckless. Don t make a hasty decision that you ll be sorry for later. hast ) adjective, hastier, hastiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hasty pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A covering for the head. It often has a brim and crown. hat (hat) noun, plural hats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hat) hatch udSndDir udPronouce 1. To cause young to come from an egg. The mother robin hatched her eggs. The heat from the incubator will hatch the chicks. 2. To come from an egg. The chicks hatched by pecking through their shells. 3. To plan or invent, usually in secret. We hatched a plan to catch the thief in the act. hatch (hach) verb, hatched, hatching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hatch pronunciation (hach) :PHYSSIZE baby birds hatching vegetablesses (ji1Ld hatch udSndDir udPronouce 1. An opening in the deck of a ship. It leads to lower decks or to the cargo hold. 2. A cover or trap door for such an opening. hatch (hach) noun, plural hatches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hatch pronunciation (hach)ews 1<, hatchery udSndDir udPronouce A place where the eggs of fish or birds are hatched. hatch y (hach ) noun, plural hatcheries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hatchery pronunciation (hach hatchet udSndDir udPronouce A small ax with a short handle. It is made to be used with one hand. hatch et (hach it) noun, plural hatchets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hatchet pronunciation (hach To have very strong feelings against; dislike very much. We hate people who treat animals cruelly. I hate to clean the house. hate (h t) verb, hated, hating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor hatred udSndDir udPronouce A strong feeling against a person or thing. The people felt hatred toward the cruel dictator. ha tred (h trid) noun, plural hatreds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hatred) pronunciation trid) hardship udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Something that causes difficulty, pain, or suffering. The flood was a great hardship to the people of the town. hard ship (h ) noun, plural hardships.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hardshipe pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor hardware udSndDir udPronouce 1. Metal articles used for making and fixing things. Tools, nails, and screws are hardware. 2. The electronic and mechanical parts of a computer system, such as the keyboard, the monitor, the printer, and the computer itself. hard ware (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hardware pronunciation hardwood udSndDir udPronouce The usually strong, heavy wood of trees that have leaves rather than needles. Oaks, beeches, and maples are hardwood trees. Hardwood is used for furniture, floors, and sports equipment. hard wood (h ) noun, plural hardwoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hardwood pronunciation hardy Capable of standing hardship or harsh conditions; robust. The hardy pioneers survived the cold winter. Ivy is a hardy plant. har dy (h ) adjective, hardier, hardiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hardy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce An animal of the rabbit family that has very long ears, strong back legs and feet, and a short tail. Another word that sounds like this is hair. hare (h r) noun, plural hares or hare. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harem pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. Injury or hurt. To make sure no harm would come to the children, their parents made them wear life jackets when they went sailing. 2. An evil; wrong. The bad child saw no harm in lying or stealing. Noun. To do damage to; hurt. The dog looks fierce, but it is quite gentle and will not harm you. Verb. harm (h rm) noun, plural harms; verb, harmed, harming.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE harmful Causing harm; damaging. A poor diet can be harmful to your health. harm ful (h l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harmful pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion harmless Not able to cause harm; not damaging. That snake is harmless. They played a harmless joke on their friend. harm less (h lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harmless pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir harmonica udSndDir udSndEffect hrmonica.wav udPronouce A musical instrument. It is a small case with slots that contain a series of metal reeds. It is played by blowing in and out through the slots. har ca (h r mon ) noun, plural harmonicas.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harmonica pronunciation r mon undButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE harmonize 1. To arrange, sing, or play in pleasing combinations of sounds. The voices of the church choir harmonized in song. 2. To go together in a pleasing way. The colors of the curtains and the rug harmonize well. 3. To add notes to a melody to form chords in music. har nize (h ) verb, harmonized, harmonizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harmonize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir harmony udSndDir udPronouce 1. A combination of musical notes or voices that sound pleasing together. You take the bass part, I ll take the soprano part, and we ll sing in harmony. 2. A pleasing combination of parts. The colors in the plaid dress have a nice harmony. 3. Friendly agreement or cooperation; smooth relation. Often the Indians lived in harmony with the first colonists from England. har ny (h ) noun, plural harmonies.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harmony pronunciation harness udSndDir udPronouce The straps, bands, and other gear used to attach a work animal to a cart, plow, or wagon. Noun. 1. To put a harness on. The farmer harnessed the horses. 2. To control and make use of. At that dam, engineers harness water power to generate electricity. Verb. har ness (h nis) noun, plural harnesses; verb, harnessed, harnessing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harness pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A large musical instrument with strings. The strings are set in an upright frame that is shaped like a triangle with a curved top. A harp is played by plucking the strings with the fingers. harp (h rp) noun, plural harps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harpc pronunciation "de1+\ harpoon udSndDir udPronouce A weapon similar to a spear with a rope attached. A harpoon is used to kill or capture whales and other sea animals. It is shot from a gun or thrown by hand. Noun. To strike, catch, or kill with a harpoon. The sailors harpooned the whale after a long chase. Verb. har poon (h ) noun, plural harpoons; verb, harpooned, harpooning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harpoon pronunciation harpsichord udSndDir udSndEffect harpsich.wav udPronouce A musical instrument with strings that has a keyboard. It looks like a small piano. The harpsichord was widely used in the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries. harp chord (h ) noun, plural harpsichords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harpsichord pronunciation undButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE harrow udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A farm tool that is a heavy frame with upright disks or teeth. It is usually pulled behind a tractor to break up and level plowed land. Noun. 1. To drag a harrow over. We plowed and harrowed the field. 2. To make someone suffer or worry very much. The people at the funeral looked harrowed by grief. Verb. har row (har ) noun, plural harrows; verb, harrowed, harrowing.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harrow pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass hangnail udSndDir udPronouce A piece of skin that hangs loosely at the side or bottom of a fingernail. hang nail (hang ) noun, plural hangnails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hangnail pronunciation (hang h\h41 Hanukkah A Jewish holiday that lasts for eight days in December. It celebrates the anniversary of the dedication of a certain holy temple in Jerusalem. This word is also spelled Chanukah. Ha kah (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Hanukkah pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion > disguste enthusia Enthusia enthusia haphazard Put together or chosen without any order or plan. You ll never find the mate to your sock in that haphazard pile of clothing in your closet. hap ard (hap haz rd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haphazard pronunciation (hap haz udPronouce udSndDir happen 1. To take place; occur. The accident happened last week. 2. To take place without plan or reason; occur by chance. My cousin s birthday just happens to be the same day as mine. 3. To come or go by chance. A police officer happened along just after the robbery. 4. To be done. Something must have happened to the telephone, because it isn t working. hap pen (hap n) verb, happened, happening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir happen pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir happening udSndDir udPronouce Something that happens; event. The community guide tells about movies, fairs, concerts, and other neighborhood happenings. hap ing (hap ning) noun, plural happenings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir happening pronunciation ning) happily udSndDir udPronouce 1. With pleasure or gladness. The children played happily together. The dog jumped up happily when I reached for the leash. 2. Luckily. Happily, no one was hurt in the fire. hap ly (hap ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir happily pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udEmotion giggle happiness The condition of being glad or content. Their vacation on the farm was full of happiness. hap ness (hap nis) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir happiness pronunciation nis) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion giggle giggle Giggle happy 1. Feeling or showing pleasure or gladness. The children were happy when they got a new dog. 2. Satisfied and pleased with one s condition; contented. All I need is one good friend to be happy. 3. Lucky; fortunate. By a happy chance, one tennis court was empty. hap py (hap ) adjective, happier, happiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir happy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta happy-go-lucky Without any worries or serious thoughts; carefree. My happy-go-lucky friend does not worry about the future. hap py-go-luck y (hap ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir happy-go-lucky pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir harass To bother or annoy again and again. The bully harassed the younger children by teasing them. har ass (har s or h ) verb, harassed, harassing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harass pronunciation s or h udPronouce udSndDir max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor harbor udSndDir udPronouce A sheltered place along a coast. Ships and boats often anchor in a harbor. Noun. 1. To give protection or shelter to. It is against the law to harbor a criminal in your home. 2. To keep in one s mind. I harbored a grudge against the student who had been rude to me. Verb. har bor (h r) noun, plural harbors; verb, harbored, harboring.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harbork pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Solid and firm to the touch; not soft. Rocks are hard. 2. Needing or using much effort. Chopping wood is a hard job. This is a hard arithmetic problem. You are a hard worker. 3. Full of sorrow, pain, or worry. Life was hard for the family after both parents lost their jobs. 4. Having great force or strength. The fighter knocked out the opponent with one hard blow. 5. Not gentle or yielding; stern. The judge had a hard face. Adjective. 1. With effort or energy. They worked hard on their farm. 2. With force or strength. It rained so hard yesterday that the roads were flooded. 3. With difficulty. The runner was breathing hard after the race. 4. With great sadness or pain. The family of the accident victim took the bad news hard. Adverb. hard of hearing. Partially deaf. My grandfather wears a hearing aid because he is hard of hearing. hard (h rd) adjective, harder, hardest; adverb.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom hard of hearing. Partially deaf. My grandfather wears a hearing aid because he is hard of hearing.a pronunciation rd)obey1:: hard-boiled Boiled until hard. A hard-boiled egg is boiled until its yoke and white are solid. hard-boiled (h boild ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hard-boiled pronunciation boild udPronouce udSndDir hard copy Numbers, letters, or pictures from a computer that have been printed on paper. hard copy harden 1. To make or become hard. The dry weather hardened the mud. I put the clay bowl in the sun to harden. 2. To make or become tougher or less sensitive. Seeing crime and pain every day sometimes hardens the feelings of police officers. hard en (h n) verb, hardened, hardening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir harden pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hardly 1. Just about; barely. We could hardly see the path in the dim light. 2. Not likely; surely not. Since you are sick with a fever, you will hardly be able to go to the party tonight. hard ly (h ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hardly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir handicraft udSndDir udPronouce A trade, work, or art in which skill with the hands is needed. Making pottery and weaving are handicrafts. hand craft (han kraft ) noun, plural handicrafts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handicraftI pronunciation kraft handkerchief udSndDir udPronouce A square, soft piece of cloth. It is used to wipe the nose or face. hand chief (hang r chif) noun, plural handkerchiefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handkerchief' pronunciation (hang r chif) handle udSndDir udPronouce The part of an object that is made to be grasped by the hand. A frying pan, a suitcase, a tennis racket, a knife, and a broom have handles. Noun. 1. To touch or hold with the hand. Please handle the glass carefully so that it won t fall and break. 2. To manage, control, or deal with. I know how to handle dogs so they will obey me. The teacher handled the problem well. Verb. han dle (han l) noun, plural handles; verb, handled, handling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handle pronunciation handlebars The curved bar on the front of a bicycle or motorcycle. The rider grips the ends of the bars and uses them to steer. han bars (han ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handlebars pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir handmade Made by hand rather than by machine. That store sells beautiful handmade lace. hand made (hand ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handmade pronunciation (hand udPronouce udSndDir handout udSndDir udPronouce Money or something else given to a poor person. For a while, the poor family lived on handouts from their friends. hand out (hand ) noun, plural handouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handout pronunciation (hand handrail udSndDir udPronouce A railing that can be gripped by the hand. Handrails are used on stairways and balconies to support and protect people. hand rail (hand ) noun, plural handrails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handrailK pronunciation (hand handshake udSndDir udPronouce An act in which two people grip and shake each other s hands. A handshake can be a way of greeting someone, a way of saying good-bye, or a way of marking an agreement. The two business partners ended their talk with a handshake. hand shake (hand ) noun, plural handshakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handshake pronunciation (hand handsome udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having a pleasing appearance. They are a handsome couple. That old desk is very handsome. 2. Fairly large or generous. The family gave me a handsome reward for finding their pet dog. hand some (han m) adjective, handsomer, handsomest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handsome pronunciation yed 1i handspring udSndDir udPronouce A kind of somersault in which a person springs forward or backward onto both hands, flips the feet over the head, and then lands back on the feet again. hand spring (hand spring ) noun, plural handsprings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handspringg pronunciation (hand spring handwriting udSndDir udPronouce Writing done by hand with a pen or pencil, not with a machine. My handwriting is sometimes hard to read. hand ing (hand ting) noun, plural handwritings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handwriting pronunciation (hand ting) handy 1. Within reach; nearby. When I have a cold, I keep a handkerchief handy. 2. Working well with one s hands; skillful. Some people are handy with tools. 3. Easy to use or handle. My parents bought me a handy carrying case for all my pencils and drawings. hand y (han ) adjective, handier, handiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect hang.wav udPronouce 1. To fasten or be attached from above only, without support from below. We will hang our wet bathing suits on the line. Some pictures were hanging on the wall. 2. To fasten or be attached so as to move freely back and forth. We hung the gate on hinges. 3. To put a person to death by hanging by a rope tied around the neck. 4. To float; hover. A thick fog hung over the city. Verb. 1. The way something hangs or falls. I did not like the hang of my new coat, so I returned it. 2. The way of doing something; knack. It takes a while to get the hang of riding a bicycle. Noun. to hang up. 1. To put on a hanger or peg. Please hang up your clothes in the closet. 2. To end a telephone conversation by putting the receiver back on its cradle. hang (hang) verb, hung (for definitions 1, 2, and 4) or hanged (for definition 3), hanging; noun.w SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to hang up. 1. To put on a hanger or peg. Please hang up your clothes in the closet. 2. To end a telephone conversation by putting the receiver back on its cradle. pronunciation (hang)< hangar udSndDir udPronouce A building or shed to keep aircraft in. Another word that sounds like this is hanger. han gar (hang r or hang r) noun, plural hangars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hangark pronunciation (hang r or hang hanger udSndDir udPronouce A frame with three corners that is made of wire, wood, or plastic and has a hook at the top. A hanger is used to hang up a coat or other garment. Another word that sounds like this is hangar. hang er (hang r) noun, plural hangers.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hanger pronunciation (hang hang glider A glider that is like a large kite. The person operating it holds on to a frame underneath the wing and launches the hang glider from a cliff or hilltop. hang glider :PHYSSIZE halves Plural of half. Break these pieces of chalk into halves . Look up half for more information. halves (havz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir halves pronunciation (havz) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The meat from the back leg or shoulder of a hog. It is usually salted or smoked. 2. The back part of the thigh of a human being. 3. An amateur radio operator. ham (ham) noun, plural hams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ham) hamburger enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Ground beef. The recipe calls for a pound of hamburger. 2. A rounded, flat portion of ground beef. It is broiled or fried and usually served on a bun or roll. I like ketchup, mustard, and onions on my hamburger. ham er (ham r) noun, plural hamburgers.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hamburger pronunciation word history Word History What we now call hamburger used to be called Hamburger steak or Hamburg steak. This form of meat was named after the city of Hamburg in Germany. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE hammer udSndDir udSndEffect hammer.wav udPronouce 1. A tool with a heavy metal head on a handle. A hammer is used for driving nails and for beating or shaping metals. 2. Anything that is like a hammer in shape or use. The hammer of a gun causes it to fire when the trigger is pulled. The padded hammers inside a piano strike the strings and produce the sound. Noun. 1. To strike again and again; pound. The carpenter hammered nails into the wood. When no one answered, the police officer hammered at the door with a fist. 2. To pound into shape with a hammer. In camp, we learned to hammer a bowl out of copper. Verb. ham mer (ham r) noun, plural hammers; verb, hammered, hammering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hammer pronunciation undButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE hammock udSndDir udPronouce A swinging bed that is hung between two trees or poles. It is made from a long piece of canvas or netting. ham mock (ham k) noun, plural hammocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hammock pronunciation :PHYSSIZE hamper To get in the way of action or progress. Stalled cars hampered efforts to remove the snow from the streets. ham per (ham r) verb, hampered, hampering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hamper pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir hamper udSndDir udPronouce A large basket or container with a cover. There are food hampers for picnics and clothes hampers for dirty laundry. ham per (ham r) noun, plural hampers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hamper pronunciation hamster udSndDir udPronouce A small furry animal that has a plump body, a short tail, and large cheek pouches. Hamsters are rodents. They are often kept as pets. ham ster (ham r) noun, plural hamsters.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hamster pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. The end part of the arm from the wrist down in humans and some other animals. It is made up of the palm, four fingers, and a thumb. We use our hands to pick up and hold onto things. 2. A pointer on a clock, meter, or dial. The hands of the clock pointed to three o clock. 3. hands. Control or possession. The town is in enemy hands. The decision is in your hands. 4. A member of a group or crew; laborer. The hands on the farm get up early to start their work. 5. A way of using the hands. The magician needs a quick hand to do magic tricks. 6. A part in something; share; role. Each student had a hand in planning the class dance. 7. Help; aid. Please give me a hand in moving this table. 8. A round of applause; clapping. The audience gave the actors a big hand. 9. One round of a card game. 10. The cards a player holds in one round of a card game. 11. Handwriting style. The note was written in a large, clear hand. 12. Either the left or the right side or direction. A nurse was at the doctor s right hand. 13. A promise of marriage. 14. A measurement equal to four inches. It is used to tell the height of a horse. Noun. To give or pass with the hand. I handed the book to the librarian. Please hand me the pepper. Verb. by hand. With the hands. Delicate clothing should be washed by hand. on hand. Ready or available for use. We always keep canned foods on hand. to hand down. To transmit, as from a parent to a child or from one generation to another. Certain customs have been handed down from the people who founded this country. to hand out. To distribute; give out; pass out. I have a job handing out advertisements for a department store. hand (hand) noun, plural hands; verb, handed, handing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom by hand. With the hands. Delicate clothing should be washed by hand. on hand. Ready or available for use. We always keep canned foods on hand. to hand down. To transmit, as from a parent to a child or from one generation to another. Certain customs have been handed down from the people who founded this country. to hand out. To distribute; give out; pass out. I have a job handing out advertisements for a department store. pronunciation (hand)otio1hD handbag udSndDir udPronouce A bag or case used for carrying personal articles, such as a wallet, keys, or cosmetics. hand bag (hand ) noun, plural handbags. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handbag pronunciation (hand to 1X handball udSndDir udPronouce 1. A game in which players take turns hitting a small rubber ball against a wall with the hand. 2. The ball used in this game. hand ball (hand ) noun, plural handballs.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handball[ pronunciation (hand handbook udSndDir udPronouce A book that has information or instructions about a subject. I looked up how to make crutches in my scouts handbook. hand book (hand ) noun, plural handbooks.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handbookW pronunciation (hand handcuff udSndDir udPronouce One of two metal rings joined by a chain. Handcuffs are locked around the wrists of a prisoner. Noun. To put handcuffs on. The police officers handcuffed the thieves and led them away. Verb. hand cuff (hand ) noun, plural handcuffs; verb, handcuffed, handcuffing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handcuff pronunciation (hand handful udSndDir udPronouce 1. The amount the hand can hold at one time. Each child took a handful of peanuts from the jar. 2. A small number. Only a handful of people showed up for the club meeting. hand ful (hand ) noun, plural handfuls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handful pronunciation (hand handicap udSndDir udPronouce 1. Anything that makes it harder for a person to do well or get ahead. Being short can be a handicap in playing basketball. Despite its handicap, the injured dog was able to get around the house. 2. An advantage given to a weaker player or team or a disadvantage given to a stronger player or team at the start of a game. Noun. To put at a disadvantage; hinder. Poor eyesight handicaps me in my work. Verb. hand cap (han ) noun, plural handicaps; verb, handicapped, handicapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handicap pronunciation handicapped udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having some handicap. We were handicapped in the race because we started late. 2. Having some disability. Handicapped people often find it harder to get around the city than others do. hand capped (han kapt ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir handicapped pronunciation kapt hairy Covered with hair; having a lot of hair. An ape is a hairy animal. hair ) adjective, hairier, hairiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hairy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Haiti A country that occupies part of an island in the Caribbean Sea. Hai ti (h ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Haiti pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of two equal parts of something. A pint is half of a quart. We ate half the pie. They will be away at camp for a month and a half. 2. Either of two time periods in certain sports. A football game or a basketball game is divided into two halves. Noun. Being one of two equal parts. We bought a half gallon of ice cream. Adjective. 1. To the extent of one half. The glass was half full. 2. Partly; somewhat. I was half asleep by the time the movie ended. Adverb. half (haf) noun, plural halves; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir half} pronunciation (haf) half brother A brother who shares only one parent with someone else. My half brother and I have the same mother, but we have different fathers. half brother halfhearted Without much hope or spirit. My attempt to catch the ball was halfhearted, because it was far over my head. half heart ed (haf tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir halfhearted pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udemotion half-mast The position of a flag when it is halfway down from the top of a pole. It is used as a sign of mourning for someone who has died or as a signal of distress. half-mast (haf ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir half-mast pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir half sister A sister who shares only one parent with someone else. My half sister and I have the same father, but we have different mothers. half sister halfway udSndDir udPronouce To or at half the distance; midway. We climbed halfway up the mountain. The movie is halfway over. Adverb. 1. Half the way between two points. My favorite horse was leading in the race at the halfway mark. 2. Not thorough or adequate; partial. Putting a plank over the hole in the street was just a halfway safety measure. Adjective. half way (haf ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir halfway pronunciation halibut enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A large flatfish with both eyes on the top of the body. It may weigh several hundred pounds. Halibut is found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans and is used as food. hal but (hal t) noun, plural halibut or halibuts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir halibut pronunciation word history Word History The word halibut comes from two earlier English words that meant and flatfish. This fish was called because it was eaten on holy days when Christians were not allowed to eat meat. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A passageway in a house or other building. A hall has doors or openings that lead into rooms. The students lined up in the hall before they went into the auditorium. 2. A room at the entrance to a building; lobby. We left our wet umbrellas in the hall. 3. A building or large room used for a particular purpose. We went to the concert hall. The dining hall of our school is in the basement. Another word that sounds like this is haul. hall (h l) noun, plural halls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Halloween enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history notedown noteup definition sHistShowing ePage word history notedown noteup definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A holiday on October 31 that is celebrated by dressing up in costumes, collecting treats, and playing tricks. Hal een (hal ) noun, plural Halloweens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Halloween pronunciation word history Word History Halloween is short for All-hallow-even, meaning the evening before All Saints (day). In the ancient pagan religion of Britain, October 31 was considered to be the last day of the old year and a time when witches roamed about. When Christianity came to Britain, the Church made November 1 a holiday honoring all the saints (called hallows ). But the tradition of imagining witches on the day before All Saints Day is still part of Halloween. 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This hallway leads to the fire escape. hall way (h ) noun, plural hallways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hallway pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A ring of light around the head of a saint or angel in a work of art. 2. A circle of light that seems to surround the sun, the moon, or another heavenly body. ha lo (h ) noun, plural halos or haloes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A stop for a short time. All work in the factory came to a halt at noon. Noun. To stop. The troops halted when the sergeant gave the order. Verb. halt (h lt) noun, plural halts; verb, halted, halting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation halter udSndDir udPronouce 1. A rope or strap used for leading or tying an animal. It fits over the animal s nose and over or behind its ears. 2. A kind of blouse that fastens behind the neck and leaves the arms and back bare. hal ter (h r) noun, plural halters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir halter pronunciation :PHYSSIZE halve 1. To divide into two equal parts. I halved an apple so that I could share it with my friend. 2. To make less by half. We halved the pancake recipe so there would be enough for two people instead of four. Another word that sounds like this is have. halve (hav) verb, halved, halving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir halve pronunciation (hav) udPronouce udSndDir gyroscope udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gf143 An instrument with a wheel that is mounted so that its axis can point in any direction. A gyroscope is used as a compass and to keep aircraft and ships steady. gy scope (j ) noun, plural gyroscopes.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gyroscope pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The eighth letter of the alphabet. h, H ( ch) noun, plural h SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir h, H1 udEmotion laugh udSndDir udPronouce 1. A word used to show surprise, joy, or victory. Ha! I ve found the treasure! cried the pirate. 2. A word used to express laughter. Ha, ha, ha, laughed the children at the funny joke. ha (h ) interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh habit udSndDir udPronouce 1. An action that you do so often or for so long that you do it without thinking. A habit is hard to stop or control. You have the bad habit of biting your fingernails. It is my parents habit to read the newspaper at breakfast. 2. A certain kind of clothing. The nun wore a long habit of black and white. hab it (hab it) noun, plural habits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir habit pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a rider s habit vegetablesblesles habitat udSndDir udPronouce The place where an animal or plant naturally lives and grows. The natural habitat of fish is water. The zebras large enclosure at the zoo resembles their habitat in Africa. hab tat (hab i tat ) noun, plural habitats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir habitat pronunciation i tat habitual 1. Done by habit. Using a seat belt will become habitual if you fasten the seat belt whenever you ride in a car. 2. Commonly occurring or used; usual. Milk, fish, and fruit are habitual foods in a good diet. ha al (h bich l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir habitual pronunciation bich udPronouce udSndDir hacienda udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A large country estate used for farming or for raising cattle. There are haciendas in the southwestern United States and Mexico. ha da (h ) noun, plural haciendas.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hacienda} pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass 1. To cut or chop unevenly with heavy blows. This is often done with a hatchet or cleaver. The explorers hacked their way through the thick forest. 2. To cough with short, harsh sounds. hack (hak) verb, hacked, hacking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (hak) udPronouce udSndDir Past tense of have. We had fun at the party. Look up have for more information. had (had; unstressed h d or d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (had; unstressed h d or udPronouce udSndDir Shortened form of had not. I hadn t met them until yesterday. had t (had nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir haiku udSndDir udPronouce A form of Japanese poetry. A haiku has three lines with five, seven, and five syllables. Many haiku are about nature. hai ku (h ) noun, plural haiku. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haiku pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce To greet or attract the attention of by calling or shouting. I hailed my friends across the street by calling to them. We hailed a taxi by waving our arms. Verb. A motion or call used as a greeting or to attract attention. Noun. hail (h l) verb, hailed, hailing; noun, plural hails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Small round pieces of ice that fall in a shower like rain. The hail came down so hard that it crushed many of the flowers in the garden. 2. A heavy shower of anything. The married couple ran off in a hail of rice thrown by the guests. Noun. 1. To pour down hail. It hailed this afternoon. 2. To give or send in large amounts; shower. The burning building s collapse hailed sparks on the firefighters. Verb. hail (h l) noun; verb, hailed, hailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A very thin, threadlike growth on the skin of people and animals. 2. A mass of such growths. My friend s hair is brown and wavy. 3. A very thin, threadlike growth on the outer layer of plants. Another word that sounds like this is hare. hair (h r) noun, plural hairs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation haircut udSndDir udPronouce The act or style of cutting the hair. I went to the barber and got a short haircut. hair cut (h ) noun, plural haircuts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir haircut pronunciation hairdo udSndDir udSndEffect hairdo.wav udPronouce A way of arranging the hair. How do you like my new hairdo? hair do (h ) noun, plural hairdos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir hairdo+ pronunciation gunner udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gf137 A soldier or other person in the armed forces who handles and fires cannons and other large guns. gun ner (gun r) noun, plural gunners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gunner pronunciation gunpowder udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gf138 A powder that burns and explodes when touched with fire. It is used in guns, fireworks, and blasting. gun der (gun r) noun, plural gunpowders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gunpowder pronunciation gunwale udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gf139 The upper edge of the side of a ship or boat. gun wale (gun l) noun, plural gunwales. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gunwale pronunciation guppy enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gm155 A very small fish. There are many different kinds of guppies. Some are very colorful. The guppy is often kept as a pet. gup py (gup ) noun, plural guppies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guppy pronunciation word history Word History The guppy was named after R. J. L. Guppy, a naturalist who knew a great deal about these fish and who gave some of them to a museum. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE gurgle udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gf140 1. To flow or run with a bubbling sound. The water gurgled as it went down the drain. 2. To make a sound like this. The baby gurgled and smiled with delight. Verb. A sound of or like a bubbling liquid. The gurgle of the stream could be heard in the woods. Noun. gur gle (g l) verb, gurgled, gurgling; noun, plural gurgles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gurgle pronunciation udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce 1. To pour out suddenly and in large amounts. Water gushed from the broken pipe. The cut finger gushed blood until it was bandaged. 2. To talk with so much feeling and eagerness that it seems silly. Our neighbors are always gushing about their grandchildren. Verb. A sudden, heavy flow. Oil poured out of the well in a gush. Noun. gush (gush) verb, gushed, gushing; noun, plural gushes.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gush) udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce 1. A sudden, strong rush of wind or air. A gust of wind lifted my hat off my head and carried it across the street. 2. A short or sudden bursting out of feeling. Gusts of laughter greeted the troupe of clowns as they stumbled out into the circus ring. gust (gust) noun, plural gusts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gust) gutter udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gm156 1. A channel or ditch along the side of a street or road to carry off water. The ball rolled off the sidewalk into the gutter. 2. A pipe or trough along the lower edge of a roof. It carries off rain water. gut ter (gut r) noun, plural gutters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gutter pronunciation :PHYSSIZE gutteringllopingg tton1uL udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce A rope, chain, or wire used to steady or fasten something. Guys are used to steady a tent, a tall antenna, or the masts of a ship. guy (g ) noun, plural guys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation )un, 1e udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce 1. A boy or man; fellow. Your cousin is a very nice guy. 2. guys. Persons of either sex; people. Can you please call those guys and tell them we re having a party? This word is used only in everyday conversation. guy (g ) noun, plural guys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Guyana A country in northern South America. Guy ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Guyana pronunciation udPronouce Gf141 udSndDir g\g10 udSndDir g\g10 udSndEffect gym.wav udPronouce 1. A room or building for physical exercise; gymnasium. The school basketball team practices in the gym almost every day after classes. 2. A course in physical education that is given in a school or college. We played volleyball in gym today. gym (jim) noun, plural gyms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jim) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE gymnasium udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gm157 A room or building with equipment for physical exercise or training and for indoor sports. gym um (jim n m) noun, plural gymnasiums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gymnasium pronunciation (jim n m)Ma1% gymnast udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gf142 A person skilled in gymnastics or competing in gymnastics. I enjoyed watching the gymnasts in the Olympic games. gym nast (jim nast or jim st) noun, plural gymnasts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gymnast pronunciation nast or jim gymnastics udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gm158 1. Exercises done to develop strength, balance, and agility. 2. The art, practice, or sport of these exercises. In this sense, the word gymnastics is used with a singular verb. gym tics (jim nas tiks) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gymnastics pronunciation (jim nas tiks)onun1 Gypsy enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gm159 A person belonging to a group of people who came to Europe from India long ago. Gypsies are a wandering people, and they now live scattered throughout the world. Gyp sy (jip ) noun, plural Gypsies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Gypsy pronunciation word history Word History The word Gypsy is short for Egyptian. People used to think that Gypsies came from Egypt.# WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE guillotine udEmotion shocked udSndDir udPronouce Gm149 A machine for executing a person by cutting off the head. A heavy blade is dropped between two posts. guil tine (gil ) noun, plural guillotines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guillotinea pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked dBla1 guilt udSndDir udPronouce Gm150 1. The condition or fact of having done something wrong or having broken the law. The new evidence proved the couple s guilt in the robbery. 2. A feeling of having done something wrong; shame. I felt guilt because I got angry at a good friend. guilt (gilt) noun, plural guilts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guilt pronunciation (gilt)1 guilty 1. Having done something wrong or having committed a crime; deserving to be blamed or punished. The jury found them guilty of armed robbery. We re all guilty of losing our temper sometimes. 2. Feeling or showing guilt or shame. The child had a guilty conscience for days after telling the lie. guilt y (gil ) adjective, guiltier, guiltiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guilty pronunciation udPronouce Gm151 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor Guinea A country in western Africa. Guin ea (gin ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Guinea pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Gm152 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass guinea pig A small, plump animal with short ears, short legs, and no tail. Guinea pigs are rodents. They are often used in scientific experiments. Guinea pigs are very gentle and are often kept as pets. guinea pig :PHYSSIZE guitar udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gm153 A musical instrument with a long neck and six or more strings. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings. Some kinds of guitars use electricity to make their sound louder. gui tar (gi t ) noun, plural guitars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guitark pronunciation (gi t :PHYSSIZE gulch udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gf134 A narrow valley with steep sides; ravine. gulch (gulch) noun, plural gulches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gulch pronunciation (gulch) udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce 1. A part of an ocean or sea that is partly enclosed by land. A gulf is usually larger and deeper than a bay. 2. A deep opening in the earth; chasm. 3. A large difference or wide separation. There is a big gulf between my age and my teacher s age. gulf (gulf) noun, plural gulfs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gulf)e 1t. udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce A bird with gray and white feathers. It lives on or near bodies of water. It has long wings and a thick, slightly hooked beak. It is also called a sea gull. gull (gul) noun, plural gulls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gullO pronunciation (gul) :PHYSSIZE gullible Believing or trusting in almost anything; easily fooled, tricked, or cheated. That gullible person would believe that bears fly. gul ble (gul l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gullible pronunciation udPronouce Gf135 udSndDir g\g10 gully udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gm154 A narrow ditch made by flowing water. After it rained, there were deep gullies along the sides of the road. gul ly (gul ) noun, plural gullies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gully pronunciation udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce 1. To swallow quickly, greedily, or in large amounts. I gulped a glass of milk and ran out to catch the bus. 2. To draw in or swallow air; gasp. I gulped when I heard there was going to be a spelling test. Verb. 1. The act of gulping. You finished that lemonade in two gulps! 2. The amount that is swallowed at one time. The child took a big gulp from the glass. Noun. gulp (gulp) verb, gulped, gulping; noun, plural gulps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gulp) udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce 1. A thick, sticky juice that comes from various trees and plants. Gum hardens when it is dry. It is used for sticking paper and other things together and in candy and medicine. 2. Gum that is made sweet and thick for chewing; chewing gum. Noun. 1. To glue or become glued with gum or another sticky substance. I spilled some apple juice and it gummed the pages of the book together. 2. To make or become sticky or clogged. Your fingers are gummed with paint. Verb. gum (gum) noun, plural gums; verb, gummed, gumming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gum) udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce The pink flesh around the teeth. gum (gum) noun, plural gums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gum) gumdrop udSndDir g\g10 udPronouce Gf136 A small piece of candy that is like jelly coated with sugar. gum drop (gum ) noun, plural gumdrops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gumdrop pronunciation udSndDir g\g10 udSndEffect gun.wav udPronouce 1. A weapon made up of a metal tube through which a bullet or something similar is shot. Pistols, rifles, and cannons are guns. 2. Something that is like a gun in shape or use. I used a staple gun to attach the posters to the wall. 3. The firing of a gun as a signal or salute. The ship gave the president a twenty-one gun salute. Noun. To shoot or hunt with a gun. The outlaw in the movie tried to gun down the sheriff. Verb. gun (gun) noun, plural guns; verb, gunned, gunning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gun) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE gruff 1. Deep and rough-sounding. The guard asked me in a gruff voice what I was doing in the building so late. 2. Not friendly, warm, or polite. Some people have a gruff manner but are really very kind. gruff (gruf) adjective, gruffer, gruffest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gruff pronunciation (gruf) udPronouce Gm139 udSndDir grumble udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Gm140 1. To complain in a low voice; mutter in an unhappy way. The child grumbled about having to wake up so early. 2. To make a low, rumbling sound. My stomach grumbles when I am hungry. Verb. 1. Unhappy complaining or muttering. I answered with a grumble that I didn t feel like cleaning my room. 2. A low, rumbling sound. We heard the grumble of thunder in the distance. Noun. grum ble (grum l) verb, grumbled, grumbling; noun, plural grumbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grumble pronunciation (grum max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor grumpy In a bad mood; cross or grouchy. I sometimes get grumpy when people tease me. grump y (grum ) adjective, grumpier, grumpiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grumpy pronunciation (grum udPronouce Gm141 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor grunt udSndDir udPronouce Gm142 A short, deep sound. The hog finished eating and lay down with a grunt. Noun. 1. To make a short, deep sound. The lifeguards grunted as they pulled the boat out of the water. 2. To say with a grunt. The exhausted runner grunted, I did it, at the finish of the race. Verb. grunt (grunt) noun, plural grunts; verb, grunted, grunting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grunt pronunciation (grunt) guarantee udSndDir udPronouce Gf130 1. A promise to repair or replace something or to give back the money for it, if anything goes wrong with it before a certain time has passed. This toaster comes with a guarantee from the manufacturer. 2. Anything that makes an outcome or condition certain. Wealth is no guarantee of happiness. Noun. 1. To give a guarantee for. The company guarantees this dishwasher for one year. 2. To make sure or certain. Having that band play will guarantee that the dance will be a success. 3. To promise something. The plumber guaranteed the work would be finished on time. Verb. guar tee (gar ) noun, plural guarantees; verb, guaranteed, guaranteeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guarantee pronunciation guard enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce Gf131 1. To keep safe from harm or danger; protect. The dog guarded the house. Using this lotion will guard your skin from the sun. 2. To watch carefully or control the actions of. Two soldiers guarded the prisoner. 3. To try to prevent a player on another team from scoring. I guarded the other team s star player during the game. 4. To do something to prevent a bad thing from happening; take precautions. I always try to guard against catching a cold by dressing warmly. Verb. 1. A person or group of persons that guards. The museum guard collected our tickets at the door. 2. A careful watch. A sentry kept guard at the army camp. 3. Something that protects. My chin guard slipped during the football game, and I got cut in the mouth. 4. In football, a player at either side of the center. 5. In basketball, either of two players whose position is near their team s basket and who try to keep the opposing team from scoring points. Noun. on guard or on one s guard. Prepared or watchful, as for danger, difficulties, or attack; alert. The watchdog was on guard for burglars. guard (g rd) verb, guarded, guarding; noun, plural guards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guard idiom on guard or on one s guard. Prepared or watchful, as for danger, difficulties, or attack; alert. The watchdog was on guard for burglars. pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The guard keeps the children safe while crossing the street. guardian udSndDir udPronouce Gm143 1. A person or thing that guards or watches over. It was the judge s duty to be a guardian of justice. 2. A person chosen by law to take care of someone who is young or who is not able to care for himself or herself. After the children s parents died, their grandparents became their guardians. guard an (g n) noun, plural guardians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guardianA pronunciation udPr1 Guatemala A country in Central America. Gua la (gw ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Guatemala pronunciation udPronouce Gf132 udSndDir guerrilla udSndDir udPronouce Gm144 A member of a small band of soldiers. Guerrillas are not part of the regular army of a country. They often fight the enemy by making quick, surprise attacks. This word is also spelled guerilla. Another word that sounds like this is gorilla. guer la (g ) noun, plural guerrillas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guerrilla pronunciation guess udSndDir udPronouce Gm145 1. To form an opinion without having enough knowledge or facts to be sure. Without a watch, I could only guess what time it was. 2. To get the correct answer by guessing. Did you guess the end of the mystery story? 3. To think; believe; suppose. I guess they didn t come because they forgot we were having a party. Verb. An opinion formed without having enough knowledge or facts to be sure. My guess is that it will rain tomorrow. Noun. guess (ges) verb, guessed, guessing; noun, plural guesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guess pronunciation (ges) guest udSndDir udPronouce Gm146 1. A person who is at another s house for a meal or a visit. We are having guests for dinner tonight. 2. A customer in a restaurant, hotel, or similar place. This motel has enough room for fifty guests. guest (gest) noun, plural guests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guest pronunciation (gest) guidance udSndDir udPronouce Gm147 1. The act or process of showing how or directing; direction. I learned how to swim under the guidance of an instructor. 2. Advice concerning one s plans for attending school or getting a job. The school gives guidance to students who want to work after graduation. guid ance (g ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guidance pronunciation . To13 guide udSndDir udPronouce Gf133 To show the way; direct. The scout guided the campers through the woods. Verb. A person or thing that shows the way or directs. A guide took my aunt and uncle through the museum. Noun. guide (g d) verb, guided, guiding; noun, plural guides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guide pronunciation ing 1# guided missile A missile that automatically moves along a certain course throughout its flight toward a target. It is guided by an automatic control inside it or by radio signals that it receives from the ground. guided missile guide word A word that appears at the top of a page in dictionaries and some other books. A guide word shows the first or last dictionary entry that appears on a page. guide word guild udSndDir udPronouce Gm148 1. In the Middle Ages, a group of people in the same trade or craft who joined together. Guilds were set up to see that the quality of work done was good and to look out for the interests of their members. 2. An organization of people with the same interests or aims. The amateur actors guild in our city is holding an auction to raise money. Another word that sounds like this is gild. guild (gild) noun, plural guilds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir guild pronunciation (gild)ow\ grouchy Easily annoyed or angered; in a bad mood. We were unhappy over losing the game and felt a little grouchy the next day. grouch y (grou ) adjective, grouchier, grouchiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grouchy pronunciation (grou udPronouce Gf123 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor ground udSndDir udPronouce Gf124 1. The part of the earth that is solid; soil; land. The ground was covered with snow. 2. grounds. The land around a house or other building. The school grounds were planted with trees and flowers. 3. An area or piece of land used for some special purpose. A brook runs through the picnic grounds. 4. The cause for something said, done, or thought; reason. What grounds do you have for thinking they are telling the truth? 5. grounds. The bits that settle at the bottom of a liquid or that are left over in the container that held it. Please wash the coffee grounds out of the pot. Noun. 1. To force to stay on the ground or to come down to the ground. The airport grounded the plane for three hours because of bad weather. 2. To cause to hit the bottom of a river or other body of water. The captain grounded the ship on the sand bar. 3. To hit a baseball so that it rolls or bounces along the ground. The batter grounded to the shortstop. 4. To fix or base firmly. You must ground an argument on facts. 5. To connect with the ground so that electricity passes into it. Electrical wires or devices are grounded to prevent a person from receiving a shock from any electricity that might collect in them. Verb. ground (ground) noun, plural grounds; verb, grounded, grounding... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ground pronunciation (ground) ground Past tense and past participle of grind. The wheat was ground into flour. Look up grind for more information. ground (ground) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ground pronunciation (ground) udPronouce Gf125 udSndDir groundhog udSndDir udPronouce Gm132 A small animal that has a plump body, short legs, and a bushy tail. It is also called a woodchuck. Look up woodchuck for more information. ground hog (ground or ground ) noun, plural groundhogs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir groundhog pronunciation (ground or ground :PHYSSIZE group enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce Gf126 1. A number of persons or things together. A group of people gathered on the corner to watch the firefighters put out the fire. 2. A number of persons or things that belong together or that are put together. The teacher divided the class into groups who would read different stories. Noun. To form or put into a group or groups. The counselor at summer camp grouped us by age. The fans grouped around the famous actor. Verb. group (gr p) noun, plural groups; verb, grouped, grouping..... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir group pronunciation a group of children working with balloons :PHYSSIZE grouse udSndDir udPronouce Gm133 A plump bird that has brown, black, or gray feathers. Grouse live in forests and on open land. They are often hunted as game. grouse (grous) noun, plural grouse or grouses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grouseA pronunciation (grous) :PHYSSIZE grove udSndDir udPronouce Gf127 A group of trees standing together. Orange trees are grown in orange groves. grove (gr v) noun, plural groves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grove pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To become bigger; increase. That plant will grow quickly. My friend grew two inches last year. 2. To come into being and live; exist. Cactuses don t grow in this part of the country. 3. To cause to grow. That farmer grows corn. 4. To become. It grew cold as the sun went down. The members of the singing group grew rich as their records became popular. to grow up. To become an adult. I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. grow (gr ) verb, grew, grown, growing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to grow up. To become an adult. I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. pronunciation growl udSndDir udSndEffect growl.wav udPronouce Gm134 To make a deep, harsh, rumbling sound in the throat. Dogs and other animals often growl when they are angry. The bear growled when we got close to its cage. Verb. A deep, harsh, rumbling sound made in the throat. I greeted our neighbors with a growl when I had to get out of the shower to open the door for them. Noun. growl (groul) verb, growled, growling; noun, plural growls.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir growl pronunciation (groul) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE grown Past participle of grow. I have grown interested in juggling since I visited the circus. These trees have grown very tall. Look up grow for more information. Another word that sounds like this is groan. grown (gr n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grown pronunciation udPronouce Gm135 udSndDir grown-up udSndDir udPronouce Gf128 1. Having come to full growth; adult. Your cousin is a grown-up person now. 2. Of or like an adult. Those children s grown-up manners make you think they re older than they are. Adjective. A person who has come to full growth; an adult. The grown-ups watched as the children swam in the pool. Noun. grown-up (gr for adjective; gr for noun) adjective; noun, plural grown-ups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grown-up pronunciation for adjective; gr for noun) growth udSndDir udPronouce Gf129 1. The process of growing. Our neighbor planted some seeds in the garden and then watched their growth. The growth of my parents business has been very rapid. 2. Something that has grown. A thick growth of weeds covered the path leading to the old house. growth (gr th) noun, plural growths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir growth pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A beetle or other insect in an early stage of growth, when it looks like a worm. 2. Food. The pioneers in the wagon train stopped for some grub before sunset. Noun. To dig in the ground; dig up from the ground. Pigs grub for food with their hooves and snouts. Verb. grub (grub) noun, plural grubs; verb, grubbed, grubbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grubI pronunciation (grub) grudge udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Gm136 Dislike or anger that has been felt for a long time. Those two have held a grudge against each other ever since they both ran for class president. Noun. To be unwilling to give or allow. Although they don t like you, they won t grudge you first prize if you deserve it. Verb. grudge (gruj) noun, plural grudges; verb, grudged, grudging.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grudge_ pronunciation (gruj) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor grueling Very difficult or exhausting. The long bicycle race was grueling. gru ing (gr ling) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grueling pronunciation ling) udPronouce Gm137 udSndDir gruesome Causing disgust or fear; horrible. When we walked past the cemetery, we remembered all those gruesome stories about ghosts. grue some (gr m) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gruesome pronunciation udPronouce Gm138 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared grind 1. To crush or chop into small pieces or into a fine powder. We watched the butcher grind the meat. 2. To make something smooth or sharp by rubbing it against something rough. The farmer ground the ax on the grindstone. 3. To rub or press down in a harsh or noisy way. I grind my teeth whenever I get angry. grind (gr nd) verb, ground, grinding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grind pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Gm123 udSndEffect grind.wav udSndDir grindstone udSndDir udPronouce Gm124 A round, flat stone that is set in a frame. By turning it around and around, a person can use it to sharpen knives, axes, and other tools or to polish or smooth things. grind stone (gr ) noun, plural grindstones.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grindstone pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A firm hold; tight grasp. I kept a good grip on the dog s collar when it tried to run after the cat. 2. Firm control or power. The city was in the grip of a heavy snowstorm. 3. A part by which something is held; handle. Get a tight hold on the grip of the bat. Noun. 1. To take hold of firmly and tightly. I gripped the suitcase and carried it off the train. 2. To attract and keep the interest of. That novel really gripped us. Verb. grip (grip) noun, plural grips; verb, gripped, gripping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grip; pronunciation (grip) 1. Very small bits of sand or stone. The strong wind at the beach blew grit in my eyes and hair. 2. Bravery; courage. It takes real grit to climb a cliff without using any equipment. Noun. To press together hard. I gritted my teeth before I dove into the cold water of the pool. Verb. grit (grit) noun; verb, gritted, gritting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (grit)/ udPronouce udSndDir grizzled Gray or mixed with gray. Our old dog has a grizzled coat. griz zled (griz ld) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grizzled pronunciation (griz udPronouce Gm125 udSndDir grizzly bear A very large, powerful bear. It has long claws and usually brown or gray fur. Grizzly bears live in western North America. griz zly bear (griz SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grizzly bear pronunciation (griz :PHYSSIZE max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Gm126 udSndDir udEmotion scared scared scared groan udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Gm127 A deep, sad sound that people sometimes make when they are unhappy, annoyed, or in pain. I let out a groan when the dog left dirty footprints all over the floor I had just washed. Noun. To make a deep, sad sound. I groaned when the doctor touched my injured ankle. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is grown. groan (gr n) noun, plural groans; verb, groaned, groaning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir groan pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor grocer udSndDir udPronouce Gf118 A person who sells food and household supplies. gro cer (gr r) noun, plural grocers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grocer pronunciation grocery udSndDir udSndEffect grocery.wav udPronouce Gf119 1. A store that sells food and household supplies. 2. groceries. Food and other things sold by a grocer. gro y (gr ) noun, plural groceries.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grocery pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE 35,41ad groggy udSndDir udPronouce Gm128 Not fully alert or awake; in a dazed or unsteady condition. When I first wake up in the morning, I am sometimes groggy. grog gy (grog ) adjective, groggier, groggiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir groggyQ pronunciation (grog )rsmi buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion groom udSndDir udPronouce Gm129 1. A man who has just been married. 2. A person whose work is taking care of horses. Noun. 1. To wash, brush, and take care of horses. My friend worked on a farm grooming horses last summer. 2. To make neat and pleasant in appearance. A barber grooms people s hair for a living. Verb. groom (gr m) noun, plural grooms; verb, groomed, grooming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir groom pronunciation groove udSndDir udPronouce Gf120 A long, narrow cut or dent. The wheels of the car made grooves in the dirt road. A phonograph record has grooves in it for the needle of the record player. Noun. To make a groove or grooves in. The carpenter grooved the sides of the bookcase so that the shelves would fit into place. Verb. groove (gr v) noun, plural grooves; verb, grooved, grooving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grooves pronunciation grope 1. To feel about with the hands. The child groped for the light switch in the dark room. 2. To search for something in a blind or uncertain way. The students groped for the right answer while the teacher waited for someone to raise a hand. grope (gr p) verb, groped, groping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grope pronunciation udPronouce Gm130 udSndDir gross udSndDir udPronouce Gf121 1. With nothing taken out; total; entire. A person s gross income is all the money he or she earns before taxes are taken out of it. 2. Very easily seen or understood. It is a gross injustice that this innocent person was sent to prison. 3. Coarse; vulgar. The guest s gross jokes annoyed everyone at dinner. Adjective. 1. The total amount received before anything is taken out. The company gross for the year was five million dollars. 2. Twelve dozen; 144. The tennis coach ordered a gross of balls. Noun. gross (gr s) adjective, grosser, grossest; noun, plural grosses (for definition 1) or gross (for definition 2). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gross pronunciation grotesque Strange, ugly, or not natural in shape or appearance. There were grotesque monsters in the movie. gro tesque (gr tesk ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Gm131 grotesque pronunciation tesk word history Word History The word grotesque comes from an Italian word meaning of or from a cave. The Italian word was first used to describe strange paintings found on the walls of caves in Italy. The word grotesque is now used for anything that is strange and ugly. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow f :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing grouch udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Gf122 A person who is often cross and has a bad temper. A grouch usually complains a great deal. grouch (grouch) noun, plural grouches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grouch+ pronunciation (grouch) max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor greeting udSndDir udPronouce Gm118 1. The act or words of a person who greets others. The host of the party gave us a friendly greeting at the door. 2. greetings. A friendly message that is sent by someone. My friends send greetings to me on my birthday every year. greet ing (gr ting) noun, plural greetings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir greeting pronunciation ting) grenade udSndDir udPronouce Gm119 A small bomb that can be thrown by hand or fired by a rifle. gre nade (gri n ) noun, plural grenades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grenade pronunciation (gri n Past tense of grow. They grew tomatoes on their farm. Look up grow for more information. grew (gr ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Another spelling for gray. Look up gray for more information. grey (gr SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir greyhound udSndDir udPronouce Gm120 A slender dog with a smooth coat and a long nose. Greyhounds can run very fast. grey hound (gr hound ) noun, plural greyhounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir greyhound pronunciation hound :PHYSSIZE aft 1 udSndDir udPronouce 1. An arrangement of parallel or crossing bars or wires, with openings between them; grating. The surface of the bridge is a metal grid that lets water drain through. 2. A pattern of intersecting parallel lines used to divide a map or chart into squares. grid (grid) noun, plural grids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (grid) griddle udSndDir udPronouce Gf112 A heavy, flat metal pan with a handle, or a special flat metal surface built into a stove. A griddle is used like a frying pan for cooking pancakes and other food. grid dle (grid l) noun, plural griddles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir griddle pronunciation (grid gridiron enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Gf113 1. A grill used for broiling food. 2. A football field. grid ron (grid rn) noun, plural gridirons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gridiron pronunciation (grid word history Word History The Middle English word which gave us gridiron meant a grating or lattice. A football field is called a gridiron because it is crisscrossed with yard markings that look like a lattice.K WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE grief A very great feeling of being sad. My grief at the death of my dog was something I ll never forget. grief (gr f) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grief pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Gm121 udSndDir udEmotion grieve 1. To feel grief; mourn. The entire nation grieved at the death of the president. 2. To make someone feel grief or sorrow. Your unkind words grieved your friends. grieve (gr v) verb, grieved, grieving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grieve pronunciation udPronouce Gf114 udSndDir max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion grill udSndDir udPronouce Gf115 1. A framework of metal bars for cooking meat or other food over an open fire. My parents cooked hot dogs on the grill in the backyard. 2. A restaurant that serves mainly food that has been cooked on a grill. Noun. 1. To cook on a grill. The campers grilled hamburgers for supper. 2. To question closely, harshly, and for a long time. The sergeant grilled the soldiers until they confessed their crime. Verb. grill (gril) noun, plural grills; verb, grilled, grilling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grill pronunciation (gril) udSndDir udPronouce 1. Stern, frightening, and harsh. The football coach had a cold, grim expression. 2. Refusing to give up; very stubborn. The soldiers fought with grim determination. grim (grim) adjective, grimmer, grimmest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (grim)yWor10 grimace udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Gf116 A twisting of the face. People often make a grimace when they are not comfortable, pleased, or happy about something. Noun. To make a grimace. The patient grimaced at the taste of the bitter medicine. Verb. gri mace (grim s or gri m ) noun, plural grimaces; verb, grimaced, grimacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grimace pronunciation (grim s or gri m max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor grime Dirt that is covering or rubbed into a surface. The windows were covered with grime. grime (gr m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grime pronunciation udPronouce Gf117 udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion disguste grimy Full of or covered with grime; filthy. The mechanic had grimy hands after working on the car. grim y (gr ) adjective, grimier, grimiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grimy pronunciation udPronouce Gm122 udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion F diguste disguste udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce To smile very broadly and happily. The grandparents grinned and waved at their new grandchild in the hospital. Verb. A very broad, happy smile. You had a big grin on your face when you got first prize in the spelling contest. Noun. grin (grin) verb, grinned, grinning; noun, plural grins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grin- pronunciation (grin) max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable Great Britain 1. An island off the western coast of Europe. Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales. 2. A term that is sometimes used for United Kingdom. Look up United Kingdom for more information. Great Britain Great Dane A large, powerful dog. It has a smooth, short coat. Great Dane (d SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Great Dane pronunciation udPronouce Gm109 udSndDir great-grandchild udSndDir udPronouce Gm110 The child of one s grandchild. great-grand child (gr ) noun, plural great-grandchildren (gr grand SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir great-grandchildW pronunciation grand onou! great-grandfather udSndDir udPronouce Gf108 The father of one s grandparent. great-grand ther (gr grand r) noun, plural great-grandfathers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir great-grandfather pronunciation grand great-grandmother udSndDir udPronouce Gf109 The mother of one s grandparent. great-grand er (gr grand r) noun, plural great-grandmothers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir great-grandmother pronunciation grand great-grandparent udSndDir udPronouce Gm111 The mother or father of one s grandparent. great-grand ent (gr grand nt) noun, plural great-grandparents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir great-grandparent pronunciation grand greatly Very much; highly. We greatly appreciated the beautiful gift you gave us. great ly (gr ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir greatly pronunciation udPronouce Gm112 udSndDir Greece A country in southeastern Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea. In ancient times, Greece was a center of learning and the arts. Greece (gr s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Greece pronunciation udPronouce Gm113 udSndDir greed udEmotion frustrat udSndDir udPronouce Gm114 A very great and selfish desire for more than one s share of something. Because of their greed for money, the owners of that store try to cheat their customers. greed (gr d) noun, plural greeds.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir greed pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat greedy Having a great and selfish desire for more than one s share of something. The dictator was greedy for power and would go to war to get more land. greed y (gr ) adjective, greedier, greediest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir greedy pronunciation udPronouce Gm115 udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat Greek udSndDir udPronouce Gm116 Having to do with Greece, its people, or their language or culture. Adjective. 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of Greece. 2. A person who lived in ancient Greece. 3. The language of Greece. Noun. Greek (gr k) adjective; noun, plural Greeks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Greek pronunciation k)rip !O green udSndDir udPronouce Gf110 1. The color of growing grass and of leaves in the spring and summer. It is made by mixing blue and yellow. 2. Ground covered with grass. The meeting took place near the village green. 3. On a golf course, the area around the hole that has very thick, closely cut grass. 4. greens. Green leaves and stems of plants that are used for food or decoration. We are having beet greens with dinner. Noun. 1. Having the color green. Do you like this green coat or the red one? 2. Covered with growing plants, grass, or leaves. The cows grazed over green pastures. 3. Not finished growing or not ripe. I won t eat those green tomatoes. 4. Having little or no training or experience. The pitcher and catcher are green compared to the other players on their team. Adjective. green (gr n) noun, plural greens; adjective, greener, greenest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir green pronunciation greenhouse udSndDir udPronouce Gm117 A room or building with walls and sides made of glass or a strong, clear plastic. Plants can be grown in a greenhouse all year long. green house (gr ) noun, plural greenhouses (gr ziz).i SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir greenhouse pronunciation greenhouse effect The trapping of heat from the sun within the earth s atmosphere. This can result from an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases created by the burning of fossil fuels on earth. These gases prevent the heat from escaping into space, just as the glass windows keep heat inside a greenhouse. greenhouse effect buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked green thumb A special talent for growing plants. green thumb greet 1. To speak to or welcome in a friendly or polite way. The host greeted the guests at the door. 2. To respond to; meet; receive. The principal s announcement that school would end early was greeted with cheers. 3. To present itself to; appear to. A snowy scene greeted us when we looked out the window in the morning. greet (gr t) verb, greeted, greeting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir greet pronunciation udPronouce Gf111 udSndDir grating udSndDir udPronouce Gf103 1. Making or having a harsh, grinding sound. There was a loud grating noise as we pulled the rusty lid open. 2. Not pleasant; annoying. I find your habit of chewing your fingernails very grating. grat ing (gr ting) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grating pronunciation ting) gratitude udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce Gm100 A feeling of thanks for a favor one has received or for something that makes one happy. Our neighbors were full of gratitude for the help that we gave them. grat tude (grat or grat ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gratitude pronunciation (grat or grat max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable grave udSndDir udPronouce Gm101 A hole dug in the ground for burying a person who has died. grave (gr v) noun, plural graves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grave pronunciation grave 1. Thoughtful and solemn; serious. The doctors became grave as they described the risks of the operation. 2. Very important. The general had to make grave decisions when the war broke out. grave (gr v) adjective, graver, gravest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grave pronunciation udPronouce Gf104 udSndDir gravel Pebbles and small pieces of rock. It is used for making driveways and roads. grav el (grav l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gravel pronunciation (grav SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Gm102 udSndEffect gravel.wav udSndDir graveyard udSndDir udPronouce Gf105 A place where people who have died are buried; cemetery. grave yard (gr ) noun, plural graveyards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir graveyard pronunciation gravitation The force or pull that draws all the bodies in the universe toward one another. Gravitation is the force that keeps the planets in their orbit around the sun. It also keeps people and objects on the surface of the earth. grav tion (grav n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gravitation pronunciation (grav udPronouce Gm103 udSndDir gravity udSndDir udPronouce Gm104 1. The force that pulls things toward the center of the earth. Gravity is the force that causes objects to fall when they are dropped. It also pulls them back to earth when they are thrown upward. Gravity causes objects to have weight. 2. Serious nature. Because of the gravity of the situation, troops were sent in. grav ty (grav ) noun, plural gravities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gravity pronunciation (grav dDir!~& gravy udSndDir udPronouce Gf106 A sauce made from the juices that come from meat during cooking. gra vy (gr ) noun, plural gravies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gravy pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A color made by mixing black and white. Noun. 1. Having the color gray. You have gray eyes. 2. Dark, gloomy, or dreary. It was gray and rainy all week. Adjective. To make or become gray. The weather has grayed the barn s wood over the years. Verb. This word is also spelled grey. gray (gr ) noun, plural grays; adjective, grayer, grayest; verb, grayed, graying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation graze 1. To feed on growing grass. The flock of sheep grazed on the hillside. 2. To put out to feed on growing grass. The farmer grazes the cattle in the pasture. graze (gr z) verb, grazed, grazing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir graze pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cows grazing in a field udPronouce Gm105 udSndDir graze udSndDir udPronouce Gm106 To scrape or touch lightly in passing. Did you graze your knee when you fell? The tree grazed the house when the wind knocked it over. graze (gr z) verb, grazed, grazing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir graze pronunciation z)i m grease udSndDir udPronouce Gf107 1. Melted animal fat. Please clean the grease from the pan you used to cook the bacon. 2. A very thick, oily material. Grease is put on the parts of an automobile engine that move against one another. Noun. To rub or put grease on or in. Grease the baking pan so that the cake won t stick. Verb. grease (gr s for noun; gr s or gr z for verb) noun, plural greases; verb, greased, greasing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grease pronunciation s for noun; gr s or gr z for verb)\ greasy 1. Soiled with grease. The mechanics uniforms were greasy after they repaired the car. 2. Containing much grease or fat; oily. This fried chicken is greasy. 3. Like grease; oily; slick. This lotion feels greasy. greas y (gr or gr ) adjective, greasier, greasiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir greasy pronunciation or gr udPronouce Gm107 udSndDir great udSndDir udPronouce Gm108 1. Very large in size, number, or amount. A great crowd gathered to welcome the astronauts to the city. 2. Very important, excellent, or remarkable. The scientist cure for this disease was a great discovery. 3. More than is usual; much. We ll never forget your great kindness to us when our parents were away. Another word that sounds like this is grate. great (gr t) adjective, greater, greatest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir great pronunciation grape udSndDir udPronouce A small, juicy, round fruit that grows in bunches on vines. Grapes have a smooth, thin skin that is usually green, red, or purple in color. They are eaten raw or can be used to make juice, raisins, jelly, jam, and wine. grape (gr p) noun, plural grapes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grape pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a bunch of grapes grapefruit udSndDir udPronouce A round fruit with a yellow rind and juicy yellow or pink pulp inside. It is like an orange, but larger and more sour. grape fruit (gr ) noun, plural grapefruits or grapefruit. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grapefruitm pronunciation grapevine udSndDir udPronouce 1. A vine that grapes grow on. 2. A secret or informal way of spreading news or rumors from person to person. We heard it through the grapevine that your birthday is today. grape vine (gr ) noun, plural grapevines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grapevine pronunciation graph udSndDir udPronouce A drawing that shows the relationship between changing things. The class drew a graph to show how the population of the United States has grown over the past one hundred years. graph (graf) noun, plural graphs.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir graph pronunciation (graf)th o! -graph A suffix that means: 1. An instrument that writes or records. Seismograph means an instrument that records earthquakes. 2. Something that is written or recorded. Photograph means a picture recorded on film. -graph tha! graphite A soft, black mineral that is a form of the element carbon. It is used as the writing lead in pencils. graph ite (graf t) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce graphite pronunciation (graf word history Word History The mineral graphite takes its name from the Greek word meaning to write. Graphite can make marks on paper and is used for the lead in pencils. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing grasp udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take hold of firmly with or as if with the hand. The batter grasped the handle of the bat and swung at the ball. 2. To see the meaning of; understand. I had a hard time grasping the meaning of that poem. Verb. 1. The act of grasping. I lost my grasp on the railing and fell down the stairs. 2. The power or ability to grasp. The students who had studied felt that passing the test was within their grasp. 3. Knowledge; understanding. Your classmate has a good grasp of the problem. Noun. grasp (grasp) verb, grasped, grasping; noun, plural grasps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grasp pronunciation (grasp) grass udSndDir udPronouce Any of a large number of plants that have narrow leaves called blades. Grasses grow in lawns, fields, and pastures. Horses, cows, and sheep eat grass. Wheat, rye, oats, corn, sugarcane, rice, and bamboo are kinds of grasses. grass (gras) noun, plural grasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grass pronunciation (gras) grasshopper udSndDir udPronouce Gf100 An insect that has long, powerful legs which it uses for jumping. It also has wings. Many grasshoppers eat grasses and crops and can become great pests to farmers. grass per (gras r) noun, plural grasshoppers.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grasshopper pronunciation (gras :PHYSSIZE grassland udSndDir udPronouce Land that is covered mainly with grass and has few trees or shrubs on it. It is often used as pasture for animals. grass land (gras ) noun, plural grasslands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grassland pronunciation (gras grassy Covered with grass. They had a picnic in the grassy meadow. grass y (gras ) adjective, grassier, grassiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grassy pronunciation (gras udPronouce udSndDir grate udSndDir udSndEffect grate1.wav udPronouce 1. A frame of iron bars set over a window or other opening. It is used as a cover, guard, or screen. 2. A frame of iron bars for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or furnace. Another word that sounds like this is great. grate (gr t) noun, plural grates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grate pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE grate udSndDir udSndEffect grate2.wav udPronouce Gf101 1. To make into small pieces or shreds by rubbing against a rough surface. The cook grated some cheese to sprinkle on top of the spaghetti. 2. To rub or scrape with a harsh, grinding noise. The chalk grated on the blackboard. 3. To be annoying, irritating, or unpleasant. A shrill laugh can really grate on me. Another word that sounds like this is great. grate (gr t) verb, grated, grating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grate pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE grateful Full of thanks or warm feelings for a favor that one has received or for something that makes one happy. We were very grateful to be inside on such a cold, stormy night. grate ful (gr l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grateful pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion > proud comforta comfortable comforta gratify max16 :PHYSSIZE comforta udEmotion ing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gratify pronunciation (grat udPronouce Gf102 udSndDir To give pleasure or satisfaction to; please. I was gratified by the good news. grat fy (grat ) verb, gratified, gratifying. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI comfortable comforta grating udSndDir udPronouce A frame of iron bars set over a window or other opening. It is used as a cover, guard, or screen. Sewers often have gratings over them. grat ing (gr ting) noun, plural gratings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grating pronunciation ting) udSndDir udPronouce A unit of mass or weight in the metric system. One ounce is equal to about 28 grams. One pound is equal to about 450 grams. gram (gram) noun, plural grams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gram! pronunciation (gram)per grammar 1. A system of arranging words in sentences so that the meaning of what is said is clearly communicated. Grammar is based on a series of rules. Most of these rules come naturally to us as we use our language or hear it used by other people. 2. The use of words in a way that is thought of as standard. Many people think that the word is bad grammar. gram mar (gram r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grammar pronunciation (gram udPronouce udSndDir grammar school A school for children from the ages of about six to twelve or fourteen. This school is also called an elementary school or a grade school. grammar school grammatical 1. Following the rules of grammar. The sentence Bought I shirt a white is not grammatical, while I bought a white shirt is. 2. Having to do with grammar. This book report has several grammatical errors. gram cal (gr l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grammatical pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist mylist mylist grand udSndDir udPronouce 1. Large and splendid. The king and queen lived in a grand palace. 2. Including everything; complete. We raised a grand total of one thousand dollars for our club. 3. Most important; main. The dance was held in the grand ballroom. The grand prize in this contest is a trip. 4. Very good or excellent. We all had a grand time at the birthday party. grand (grand) adjective, grander, grandest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grand pronunciation (grand) grandchild udSndDir udPronouce A child of one s son or daughter. A grandchild is either a granddaughter or grandson. grand child (grand ) noun, plural grandchildren (grand SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grandchildW pronunciation (grand granddaughter udSndDir udPronouce A daughter of one s son or daughter. grand daugh ter (gran r) noun, plural granddaughters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir granddaughter pronunciation (gran grandfather udSndDir udPronouce The father of one s mother or father. grand ther (grand r) noun, plural grandfathers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grandfather pronunciation (grand grandfather clock A clock that is in a tall, narrow cabinet that stands on the floor. grandfather clock :PHYSSIZE grandmother udSndDir udPronouce The mother of one s mother or father. grand er (grand r) noun, plural grandmothers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grandmother pronunciation (grand grandparent udSndDir udPronouce A parent of one s mother or father. A grandparent is either a grandmother or a grandfather. grand ent (grand nt) noun, plural grandparents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grandparent pronunciation (grand grandson udSndDir udPronouce A son of one s son or daughter. grand son (grand ) noun, plural grandsons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grandson pronunciation (grand grandstand udSndDir udPronouce The main place where people sit when watching a parade or sports event. It has raised rows of seats that are sometimes covered by a roof. grand stand (grand stand ) noun, plural grandstands.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grandstandW pronunciation (grand stand granite A hard kind of rock. Granite is used to build monuments and buildings. gran ite (gran it) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir granite pronunciation (gran udPronouce udSndDir granola A food made of oats and other ingredients, such as dried fruit, nuts, and honey. Granola is used as a breakfast cereal and as a snack. gra la (gr ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir granola pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir grant udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give or allow. The teacher granted the student permission to go home early. 2. To admit to be true. I ll grant that it will be much faster if we ride bikes rather than walk. Verb. Something that is granted; a gift. The settlers got a grant of land from the government. Noun. to take for granted. To suppose something to be true or probable. I took it for granted that you wanted to sleep late, so I turned off the alarm clock. grant (grant) verb, granted, granting; noun, plural grants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grant idiom to take for granted. To suppose something to be true or probable. I took it for granted that you wanted to sleep late, so I turned off the alarm clock. pronunciation (grant) government udSndDir udPronouce 1. The group of people in charge of ruling or managing a country, state, city, or other place. The government in this country is elected by the people. 2. A way of ruling or governing. The Canadian people have a democratic government. gov ment (guv nt or nt) noun, plural governments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir government? pronunciation nt or guv ouce! governor udSndDir udPronouce 1. The person elected to be the head of government of a state of the United States. 2. A person appointed to govern a province, colony, or territory. gov nor (guv r) noun, plural governors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir governor pronunciation r)ai! govt. An abbreviation for government. govt. udSndDir udPronouce 1. A woman s dress. Gowns are usually worn to parties and other special occasions. 2. A long, loose robe. Students at graduation ceremonies and judges in court wear gowns. gown (goun) noun, plural gowns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gownw pronunciation (goun)ther! udSndDir udPronouce To take hold of suddenly; seize; snatch. You d better grab your jacket and run to get the bus. The painter grabbed the window sill as the ladder began to sway. Verb. A sudden, snatching movement. The pitcher made a grab for the ball, but it flew by too quickly. Noun. grab (grab) verb, grabbed, grabbing; noun, plural grabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grab= pronunciation (grab) grace udSndDir udPronouce 1. Beautiful or pleasing design, movement, or style. The ballerina danced with grace. 2. A short prayer said before or after a meal. 3. Kindness and courtesy to others; manners. They had the grace to apologize for being so rude. Noun. To add honor or beauty to. The royal couple graced the dinner with their presence. A bouquet of roses graced the table. Verb. in someone s good graces. Liked or approved by someone. I m not in their good graces because I behaved badly at their party. grace (gr s) noun, plural graces; verb, graced, gracing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grace idiom in someone s good graces. Liked or approved by someone. I m not in their good graces because I behaved badly at their party. pronunciation graceful Beautiful or pleasing in design, movement, or style. The dancer made a graceful bow to the audience. grace ful (gr l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir graceful pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir gracious Showing kindness and courtesy; full of grace and charm. The host was gracious and made each guest feel welcome. gra cious (gr s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gracious pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir grackle udSndDir udPronouce A kind of blackbird. It has a long tail and shiny black feathers. grack le (grak l) noun, plural grackles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grackle pronunciation (grak :PHYSSIZE grade udSndDir udPronouce 1. A year or level of work in school. Next year I will be in the fourth grade. 2. A number or letter showing how well a student has done in work at school; mark. I got a good grade on the geography test. 3. A degree or step in value, quality, or rank. This beef is of the highest grade. 4. The slope of a road or a railroad track. There was a steep grade on the road that went up the side of the mountain. Noun. 1. To place or arrange in grades; sort. The farmer graded the eggs by size and color. 2. To give a grade to; mark. The teacher graded the spelling tests. 3. To make more level; make less steep. The bulldozer graded the new road. Verb. grade (gr d) noun, plural grades; verb, graded, grading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grade pronunciation d)an![p grade school A school for children from the ages of about six to twelve or fourteen. This school is also called an elementary school or a grammar school. grade school gradual Happening little by little; moving or changing slowly. We watched the gradual growth of the seeds into plants in our vegetable garden. grad al (graj l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gradual pronunciation (graj udPronouce udSndDir graduate udSndDir udPronouce 1. To finish studying at a school or college and be given a diploma. Our new teacher graduated from college last year. 2. To mark with evenly spaced lines for measuring. This thermometer is graduated in degrees. Verb. A person who has finished studying at a school or college and has been given a diploma. Noun. grad ate (graj for verb; graj it for noun) verb, graduated, graduating; noun, plural graduates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir graduate pronunciation (graj for verb; graj it for noun) graduation udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or process of graduating. Certain subjects must be passed for graduation at that college. 2. The ceremony of graduating from a school or college. The whole family went to my graduation from grammar school. grad tion (graj n) noun, plural graduations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir graduation pronunciation (graj max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia graft udSndDir udPronouce 1. To put a shoot, bud, or branch from one plant into a cut or slit in another plant so that the two pieces will grow together and form one plant. 2. To transfer a piece of skin or bone onto an injured part of the body. The material that is grafted may come from another part of the person s body, or from another person or animal, or can be made of synthetic materials. The doctors grafted skin from the patient s leg onto the burned arm. Verb. 1. A shoot, bud, or branch that has been grafted. 2. A piece of living or synthetic tissue that is to be grafted. Noun. graft (graft) verb, grafted, grafting; noun, plural grafts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir graft pronunciation (graft) grain udSndDir udPronouce 1. The seed of wheat, corn, rice, oats, and other cereal plants. That breakfast cereal is made from grains of rice. 2. A tiny, hard piece of something. Grains of sand fell from the castle that we tried to build on the beach. 3. The lines and other marks that run through wood, stone, and other things. grain (gr n) noun, plural grains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir grain pronunciation good will 1. Kindness or friendliness. I always try to show good will to my neighbors. 2. Cheerful agreement to something. Both sides accepted the decision with good will. 3. The advantage a business has because of good relations with its customers. Over the years, the supermarket on our block developed good will by charging fairer prices than its competitors. This word is also spelled goodwill. good will goose udSndDir udPronouce 1. A bird that looks like a duck but is larger and has a longer neck. Geese can swim and they have webbed feet. Many kinds of geese are wild, but others are tame and are raised for food. 2. A female bird of this kind. A male goose is called a gander. to cook one s goose. To spoil or destroy one s hopes, plans, or chances. Their goose was cooked when they ran out of money for the project. goose (g s) noun, plural geese.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goose idiom to cook one s goose. To spoil or destroy one s hopes, plans, or chances. Their goose was cooked when they ran out of money for the project. pronunciation :PHYSSIZE goose bumps A rough condition of the skin caused by cold or fear. Goose bumps last only a short time. goose bumps max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion giggle giggle Giggle gopher udSndDir udPronouce A small animal that looks like a chipmunk but is larger. Gophers have large pouches in their cheeks. They burrow under the ground to build long tunnels in which they live. Gophers are found throughout North America. go pher (g r) noun, plural gophers.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gopher pronunciation :PHYSSIZE gorge udSndDir udPronouce A deep, narrow valley or canyon that has steep, rocky walls. Noun. 1. To eat food in a greedy way. The children quickly gorged their dinner. 2. To stuff with food. I shouldn t have gorged myself with four helpings of spaghetti. Verb. gorge (g rj) noun, plural gorges; verb, gorged, gorging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gorge pronunciation gorgeous udSndDir udPronouce Very pleasing to look at; very beautiful. We took a drive in the country to see the gorgeous colors of the autumn leaves. gor geous (g s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gorgeous3 pronunciation gorilla enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A large, very strong animal that is a kind of ape. Gorillas have big, heavy bodies, short legs, and long arms. They live in Africa. Another word that sounds like this is guerrilla. go la (g ) noun, plural gorillas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gorilla pronunciation word history Word History The word gorilla comes from a Greek word that means wild, hairy person. Some early explorers in Africa thought that the gorillas were wild people instead of animals. :PHYSSIZE WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE gospel udSndDir udPronouce 1. The teachings of Jesus and the Apostles. 2. Gospel. In the Bible, any one of the first four books of the New Testament. They are about the life and teachings of Jesus. 3. Anything believed as absolutely true. The patients took their doctor s advice as gospel. gos pel (gos l) noun, plural gospels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gospel pronunciation gossip udSndDir udPronouce 1. Talk or rumors about other people. Gossip is talk that is often untrue and unkind. There s a lot of gossip about why the mayor is resigning. 2. A person who enjoys talking about other people or who repeats rumors to others. Those two are nothing but gossips, and I d never trust them to keep a secret. Noun. To repeat what one knows or is told about other people; spread gossip. Let s not gossip anymore. Verb. gos sip (gos ip) noun, plural gossips; verb, gossiped, gossiping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gossip pronunciation Past tense and a past participle of get. I got a new jacket last week. Look up get for more information. got (got) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (got) udPronouce udSndDir gotten A past participle of get. We had gotten a letter from them before they called. Look up get for more information. got ten (got n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gotten pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir gouge udSndDir udPronouce 1. A chisel with a curved, hollow blade. A gouge is used for making holes or grooves in wood. 2. A hole, groove, or cut. We made a gouge in the floor when we dragged the table. Noun. To cut or scoop out. The carpenter gouged the wood for the shelves. Verb. gouge (gouj) noun, plural gouges; verb, gouged, gouging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gouge pronunciation (gouj)!:H gourd udSndDir udPronouce A rounded fruit related to the pumpkin or squash. Gourds grow on vines and have a hard outer rind. They are dried and used to make bowls, jugs, and dippers. Gourds are also used for decoration. gourd (g rd) noun, plural gourds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gourd pronunciation :PHYSSIZE gourmet udSndDir udPronouce A person who loves fine food and knows a great deal about it. gour met (g or g ) noun, plural gourmets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gourmet pronunciation or g gov. or Gov. An abbreviation for governor or government. gov. or Gov. govern To rule, control, or manage. The king and queen governed their country wisely. That person s actions were governed by a desire to make money. gov ern (guv rn) verb, governed, governing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir govern pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A soft, heavy yellow metal. Gold is used to make jewelry and coins. Gold is a chemical element. 2. The yellow color of this metal. Noun. 1. Made of or containing the metal gold. A prospector discovered a gold vein in the mountain. 2. Having the color gold. The leaves are red and gold in the fall. Adjective. gold (g ld) noun, plural golds; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation golden 1. Made of or containing gold. This pair of golden earrings was given to me by my grandparents. 2. Having the color or shine of gold; bright or shining. The field of golden wheat swayed in the wind. The baby s hair is soft and golden. 3. Very good or valuable; excellent. If you join that team, it will be a golden opportunity for you to train with an excellent coach. 4. Very happy, with much success, wealth, or good fortune. That was the golden age of Roman history when the empire was at peace. gold en (g n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir golden pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir goldenrod udSndDir udPronouce A tall plant that has long stalks of yellow flowers. Goldenrods bloom in late summer and autumn. gold rod (g n rod ) noun, plural goldenrods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goldenrod pronunciation n rod goldfinch udSndDir udPronouce Any of a large group of small birds that have thick bills and brightly colored feathers. The male American goldfinch is yellow with black markings. gold finch (g finch ) noun, plural goldfinches.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goldfinch pronunciation finch :PHYSSIZE on" ! goldfish udSndDir udPronouce A fish that is usually orange-gold in color. Goldfish are often raised in home aquariums. gold fish (g ) noun, plural goldfish or goldfishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goldfishI pronunciation )h. W! udSndDir udPronouce A game played outdoors on a special course. It is played with a small, hard ball and a set of long, thin clubs with steel or wooden heads. The object of the game is to hit the ball into each of a series of holes with as few strokes at the ball as possible. Noun. To play the game of golf. My parents golf with our next-door neighbor every Saturday. Verb. golf (golf) noun; verb, golfed, golfing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir golfY pronunciation (golf)the ! gondola udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long, narrow boat with a high peak at each end. It is rowed at one end by one person with an oar or pole. Gondolas are used to carry passengers on the canals of Venice, Italy. 2. A compartment under a blimp or large balloon. It is used to carry passengers and equipment. gon la (gon ) noun, plural gondolas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gondola pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce Past participle of go. My best friend had already gone home when I arrived. Look up go for more information. Verb. Used up or spent. The oranges are all gone. Adjective. gone (g n) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect gong.wav udPronouce A piece of metal shaped like a plate that is used as a musical instrument. It is played with a padded hammer or drumstick. A gong makes a deep sound when it is struck. gong (g ng or gong) noun, plural gongs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ng or gong) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of high quality; not bad or poor. The food at this restaurant is good. I thought the movie was very good. You are a good swimmer. My health has always been good. 2. Nice or pleasant. We had a good time. I m pleased to hear the good news. 3. Giving help or an advantage. The new trade agreement is good for the country s economy. 4. Behaving properly. The children were good while you were gone. 5. Safe or correct; reliable. Our teacher always gives good advice. 6. Real; true; genuine. I have a good excuse for being late. Adjective. 1. Benefit; advantage. I m telling you this for your own good. 2. Kindness, honesty, or another quality that is not bad or evil. I feel there is some good in everybody. Noun. as good as. Almost; practically. With one team leading by fifteen runs, the baseball game was as good as over. for good. Forever; permanently. The principal said the school might be closing for good. no good. Worthless or useless. That idea is no good. It s no good trying to please them. good (g d) adjective, better, best; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom as good as. Almost; practically. With one team leading by fifteen runs, the baseball game was as good as over. for good. Forever; permanently. The principal said the school might be closing for good. no good. Worthless or useless. That idea is no good. It s no good trying to please them.I pronunciation good-bye enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Farewell. Good-bye! they called, as we drove down the driveway. After saying our good-byes, we left the party. This word is also spelled good-by. good-bye (g ) interjection; noun, plural good-byes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir good-byeG pronunciation word history Word History Good-bye is a shortened modern form of God be with ye! meaning May God be with you! This phrase was used as a form of farewell. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE ff!I, Good Friday A Christian holiday on the Friday before Easter marking the anniversary of the day Jesus died. Good Friday goodhearted Kind and generous. The goodhearted employer treated the workers to lunch on their birthdays. good heart ed (g tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goodhearted pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir good-natured Pleasant, kindly, and cheerful toward others. Our neighbor is very good-natured and never minds when people drop in without being invited. good-na tured (g rd) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir good-natured pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udEmotion giggle goodness The condition of being good; kindness or generosity. They helped us out of the goodness of their hearts. Noun. A word used to express surprise. My goodness, you ve grown so much taller since I last saw you! Interjection. good ness (g nis) noun; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goodness pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir goods udSndDir udPronouce 1. Things that are sold; merchandise. All of the store s goods are on sale. 2. Things that belong to someone; belongings. The family moved all their household goods into their new apartment. goods (g dz) plural noun.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goods pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that a person wants and tries to get or become; aim; purpose. My goal in life is to become a teacher. 2. A place in certain games where players must get the ball or puck in order to score. The hockey player shot the puck into the goal. 3. The point or points made by getting the ball or puck into such a place. The soccer player scored two goals in that game. goal (g l) noun, plural goals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goaly pronunciation goalie udSndDir udPronouce The player who defends the goal in soccer, hockey, and some other games. goal ie (g ) noun, plural goalies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goalie pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect goat.wav udPronouce An animal that is related to the sheep. Goats have short horns and a tuft of hair under their chins that looks like a beard. They are raised in many parts of the world for their milk, hair, meat, and skin. goat (g t) noun, plural goats or goat. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE goatee udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce A small pointed beard. It is only large enough to cover the chin and ends in a point just below the chin. goat ee (g ) noun, plural goatees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goateeM pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle gobble udSndDir udPronouce To eat something quickly and in large chunks. The hungry dog gobbled its food and then begged for more. gob ble (gob l) verb, gobbled, gobbling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gobble pronunciation gobble udSndDir udPronouce To make the sound that a turkey makes. Verb. The sound that a turkey makes. Noun. gob ble (gob l) verb, gobbled, gobbling; noun, plural gobbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gobble pronunciation goblet udSndDir udPronouce A kind of drinking glass. A goblet is tall and is set on a long stem. gob let (gob lit) noun, plural goblets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goblet pronunciation goblin udSndDir udPronouce An ugly, mischievous spirit or elf. gob lin (gob lin) noun, plural goblins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goblin pronunciation dDir!x udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the beings who are supposed to have special powers over the lives and doings of people. The ancient Romans believed in many gods and goddesses. 2. A person or thing that is considered most important. That greedy person s god is money. god (god) noun, plural gods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (god) The being who is worshiped as the only maker and ruler of the universe. God (god) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (god) udPronouce udSndDir goddess udSndDir udPronouce A female god. Gods and goddesses ruled the world in Greek myths. god dess (god is) noun, plural goddesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goddess pronunciation is); ma!H4 godfather udSndDir udPronouce A man who acts as a sponsor, usually at a baptism. god ther (god r) noun, plural godfathers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir godfather pronunciation godmother udSndDir udPronouce A woman who acts as a sponsor, usually at a baptism. god er (god r) noun, plural godmothers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir godmother pronunciation godparent udSndDir udPronouce A godfather or godmother. god ent (god nt) noun, plural godparents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir godparent pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A form of the present tense of go that is used with he, she, it, or the name of a person, place, or thing. That student goes to a piano lesson after school. Time goes quickly when you re having fun. Look up go for more information. goes (g z) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation goggles udSndDir udPronouce Special eyeglasses that fit close to the face. They are worn to protect the eyes from water, glare, wind, dust, or sparks. I brought my goggles to the beach so I could swim underwater. gog gles (gog lz) plural noun.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir goggles pronunciation glorify 1. To praise or worship. The people glorified the great hero. 2. To cause to appear more glorious or magnificent than it actually is. The television show glorified the life of sailors at sea. glo fy (gl ) verb, glorified, glorifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glorify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir glorious 1. Full of glory or beauty; grand; magnificent. A glorious sunset filled the sky. 2. Having or deserving glory; famous. This poem praises a glorious military victory. glo ous (gl s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glorious pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir glory udSndDir udPronouce 1. Great praise; honor; fame. They both did the work, but only one got the glory. 2. A person or thing that brings praise, honor, or fame; source of pride. This great forest is one of the glories of our state. 3. Great beauty; splendor; magnificence. The sun shone in all its glory. Noun. To rejoice proudly. The team gloried in their unexpected victory. Verb. glo ry (gl ) noun, plural glories; verb, gloried, glorying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glory pronunciation gloss udSndDir udPronouce A smooth, bright look; shine; luster. I waxed the floor to give it a nice gloss. gloss (gl s) noun, plural glosses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gloss pronunciation glossary enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A list of difficult words and their meanings. The words in a glossary are in alphabetical order. Some books have a glossary at the end. glos ry (glos ) noun, plural glossaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glossary pronunciation (glos word history Word History Glossary comes from a Greek word meaning tongue speech. The Romans later borrowed this word and in Latin used it to mean a difficult word a word needing to be explained. It is from this Latin usage that our word glossary comes. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE glossy Having a smooth, bright look; shiny. The photograph has a glossy surface. My cat has glossy fur. gloss y (gl ) adjective, glossier, glossiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glossy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir glove udSndDir udPronouce A covering for the hand. Most gloves have separate parts for each of the four fingers and for the thumb. However, boxing gloves and some baseball gloves hold the four fingers together in one part. glove (gluv) noun, plural gloves.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glove pronunciation (gluv) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A light or shine. At sunrise, the sky has an orange glow. A firefly gives off a glow. 2. A coloring or appearance that suggests warmth or warm feeling. Your face has the glow of good health. Noun. 1. To shine or burn without catching on fire. The light bulb glows brightly. 2. To have a coloring or appearance that suggests warmth or warm feeling. The parents faces glowed as a friend admired their baby. Verb. glow (gl ) noun, plural glows; verb, glowed, glowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A substance used for sticking things together. Noun. 1. To stick things together with glue. Please glue the pieces of the vase together. 2. To fasten or hold tightly. The cat kept its eyes glued on the bird. Verb. glue (gl ) noun, plural glues; verb, glued, gluing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation An abbreviation for gram. gnarled Having a rough, twisted, or rugged look. There is a gnarled old oak tree beside our house. The old sailor has gnarled hands. gnarled (n rld) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gnarled pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A small fly. Some gnats bite and suck blood from people and animals. Others feed on plants. gnat (nat) noun, plural gnats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (nat) To bite again and again in order to wear away little by little. The dog gnawed the bone. A rat had gnawed a hole through the fence. gnaw (n ) verb, gnawed, gnawing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir gnome udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A kind of dwarf in fairy tales. gnome (n m) noun, plural gnomes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gnome pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce A large animal that lives in Africa. A gnu is a kind of antelope but has a large head and a stocky build like an ox. Other words that sound like this are knew and new. gnu (n or n ) noun, plural gnus or gnu.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or n :PHYSSIZE udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move from one place to another; move along, ahead, or away. They plan to go to the beach today. I have to go now, or I ll be late. 2. To pass, be spent, or be lost. Time goes quickly when you re busy. Where did all the money go? 3. To reach; lead. The road goes east from here. The lamp cord isn t long enough to go from the wall to the table. My grandparents memories go back far. 4. To be, become, or continue. I always go to sleep after the late news. 5. To work; run. Our car won t go. 6. To have as a result; turn out. The game didn t go well for the team. 7. To be given. First prize went to two students. 8. To have a place or be suitable; belong or match. These curtains will go very well with the new rug. 9. To sound or make the sound of. A cow goes 10. To be capable of being divided. How many times does eight go into forty? to go on. 1. To continue or proceed. The meeting went on until midnight. 2. To take place; happen; occur. What s going on here? to go out. 1. To stop burning. The candles went out because of the strong wind. 2. To go to a social event or have a date. My parents go out on Saturday nights. to let go. 1. To release or free. The dog had the bone in its mouth and wouldn t let it go. 2. To cause to be without a job; fire; discharge. Because business was bad, the company had to let a lot of workers go. go (g ) verb, went, gone, going.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to go on. 1. To continue or proceed. The meeting went on until midnight. 2. To take place; happen; occur. What s going on here? to go out. 1. To stop burning. The candles went out because of the strong wind. 2. To go to a social event or have a date. My parents go out on Saturday nights. to let go. 1. To release or free. The dog had the bone in its mouth and wouldn t let it go. 2. To cause to be without a job; fire; discharge. Because business was bad, the company had to let a lot of workers go. pronunciation glaring 1. Shining with a strong, unpleasant light. We wore sunglasses because of the glaring sunlight. 2. Very easily noticed. It s hard to believe I made this glaring error in my addition. 3. Staring in an angry way. The glaring driver told us never to run out into the street without looking. glar ing (gl ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glaring pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir glass udSndDir udSndEffect glass.wav udPronouce 1. A hard, clear material that breaks easily. Glass is made by heating together sand and certain chemicals. Windows and camera lenses are made of glass. 2. A container made of glass that is used for drinking. Please fill my glass with milk. The runner drank three glasses of water. 3. glasses. A pair of lenses made of glass, used to help a person see better; eyeglasses. glass (glas) noun, plural glasses.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glass pronunciation (glas) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE gleam udSndDir udPronouce 1. A flash or beam of bright light. I could see the gleam of a flashlight. The polished silver has a nice gleam. 2. A faint or short appearance or sign. The doctor was pleased to see a gleam of hope in the patient s eyes. Noun. To shine; glow. The new car gleamed in the sunlight. Verb. gleam (gl m) noun, plural gleams; verb, gleamed, gleaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gleam pronunciation Joy or delight. The little child laughed with glee while opening the presents. glee (gl ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion giggle giggle Giggle udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A small, narrow valley. The campers stayed in a glen between the hills. glen (glen) noun, plural glens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (glen) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass glide udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move smoothly along without any effort. The skater glided across the ice. The sailboat glided along on the lake. 2. To fly or descend slowly without using a motor for power. The hawk glided over the field looking for food. Verb. The act of gliding. I ve always wanted to go for a glide in a plane like that. Noun. glide (gl d) verb, glided, gliding; noun, plural glides.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glide pronunciation d)on! glider udSndDir udPronouce An aircraft that flies without a motor. Rising air currents keep a glider in the air. glid er (gl r) noun, plural gliders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glider! pronunciation glimmer udSndDir udPronouce 1. A dim, unsteady light. We could see the glimmer of a distant star. 2. A weak sign; hint. There was not even a glimmer of hope that we would find the lost dog. Noun. To shine with a dim, unsteady light; flicker. The lights on the airplane glimmered in the night sky. Verb. glim mer (glim r) noun, plural glimmers; verb, glimmered, glimmering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glimmer pronunciation (glim glimpse udSndDir udPronouce A quick look; glance. I caught a glimpse of my friend in the crowded store. Noun. To see for a moment; glance. We glimpsed a famous actor when we drove by the theater. Verb. glimpse (glimps) noun, plural glimpses; verb, glimpsed, glimpsing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glimpse pronunciation (glimps)dDir!fv glisten To shine or sparkle with reflected light. The snow glistened in the sun. Tears glistened on the child s cheeks. glis ten (glis n) verb, glistened, glistening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glisten pronunciation (glis udPronouce udSndDir glitch udSndDir udPronouce A problem or error that prevents a computer or program from operating properly. glitch (glich) noun, plural glitches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glitch pronunciation (glich) glitter To shine with bright flashes; sparkle. The gold ring glitters on your finger. Stars glittered in the sky. Verb. 1. Sparkling brightness or light. We could see the glitter of the diamond. 2. Small bits of sparkling material that are used in decoration. We glued the glitter onto our costumes. Noun. glit ter (glit r) verb, glittered, glittering; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glitter pronunciation (glit :PHYSSIZE a costume covered in glitterrng udPronouce udSndDir gloat udSndDir udPronouce To look at or think about something with great satisfaction. The players gloated over their team s big victory. gloat (gl t) verb, gloated, gloating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gloat pronunciation globe udSndDir udPronouce 1. The world. The group traveled around the globe and saw many interesting countries. 2. A round ball with a map of the world on it. We studied the oceans and continents on a globe in our classroom. 3. Anything shaped like a ball. We bought a new glass globe to cover the light bulb in the hall. globe (gl b) noun, plural globes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir globe pronunciation :PHYSSIZE gloom 1. Dim light or darkness. You can t see anything in the gloom of the forest at night. 2. Low spirits; sorrow; sadness. I was filled with gloom when my best friend moved away. gloom (gl m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gloom pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion gloomy 1. Sad. The classmates felt gloomy because their trip was canceled. 2. Dim; dark. Don t be afraid to go into the gloomy hallway. It was a gloomy, rainy day. gloom y (gl ) adjective, gloomier, gloomiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gloomy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion girder udSndDir udPronouce A large, heavy beam. Girders are used to support floors and the frameworks of buildings and bridges. gird er (g r) noun, plural girders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir girder/ pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A female child from birth to the time she is a young woman. girl (g rl) noun, plural girls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History The word girl used to mean a child or young person. The word was used for both boys and girls, and boys were sometimes called knave girls. Later people began to use girl for female children only. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE girlhood udSndDir udPronouce 1. The time of being a girl. 2. The state of being a girl. girl hood (g ) noun, plural girlhoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir girlhood% pronunciation girl scout A member of the Girl Scouts. girl scout Girl Scouts An organization for girls. It helps girls to develop character and physical fitness. Girl Scouts udSndDir udPronouce 1. To hand, pass, present, or grant. My parents gave me a dog for my birthday. Give the kitten a bowl of milk. The teacher gave them permission to leave the room. 2. To make or do; bring about; cause. The scouts gave a shout when they found the cave. The puppy will not give you any trouble. The noise gives me a headache. 3. To produce. Both cows and goats give milk. The sun gives off light. 4. To break down; yield. If the dam gives, the town will be flooded. Verb. The quality of being able to bend without breaking or yielding to pressure. A hard mattress has very little give. Noun. to give away. 1. To give as a gift. They gave away prizes at the party. 2. To cause to become known; reveal. My friends gave away their hiding place when they laughed. to give back. To return. I gave back the money I had borrowed. to give in. To stop being or acting against something; yield. Our parents gave in to our request to let us stay up late. to give out. 1. To distribute. The store is giving out free samples of a new perfume. 2. To become tired, broken down, or used up. The swimmer gave out before the end of the race. to give up. 1. To surrender; yield. We lost the game because our team gave up too many points. 2. To stop or abandon. Our neighbor gave up playing golf. No one wants to give up the search for the lost dog. 3. To stop trying. I know the problem is hard to solve, but don t give up so soon. give (giv) verb, gave, given, giving; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to give away. 1. To give as a gift. They gave away prizes at the party. 2. To cause to become known; reveal. My friends gave away their hiding place when they laughed. to give back. To return. I gave back the money I had borrowed. to give in. To stop being or acting against something; yield. Our parents gave in to our request to let us stay up late. to give out. 1. To distribute. The store is giving out free samples of a new perfume. 2. To become tired, broken down, or used up. The swimmer gave out before the end of the race. to give up. 1. To surrender; yield. We lost the game because our team gave up too many points. 2. To stop or abandon. Our neighbor gave up playing golf. No one wants to give up the search for the lost dog. 3. To stop trying. I know the problem is hard to solve, but don t give up so soon. pronunciation (giv) given Past participle of give. I have given a valentine to each of my classmates. Look up give for more information. giv en (giv n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir given pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir glacier udSndDir udPronouce A large mass of ice in very cold regions or on the tops of high mountains. A glacier is formed by snow that does not melt. gla cier (gl r) noun, plural glaciers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glacier pronunciation 1. Happy; pleased. Our neighbor is glad to be home. I am glad to meet you. 2. Causing joy or pleasure. We celebrated when we heard the glad news. 3. Very willing. I was glad to help you clean the garage. glad (glad) adjective, gladder, gladdest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (glad) udPronouce udSndDir gladiator udSndDir udPronouce In ancient Rome, a person who fought another person in an arena to entertain the spectators. glad tor (glad r) noun, plural gladiators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gladiator pronunciation (glad r)g5!Ul gladiolus udSndDir udPronouce A plant with brightly colored spikes of flowers and leaves shaped like swords. glad lus (glad s) noun, plural gladioli (glad or gladioluses._ SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gladiolus pronunciation (glad (glad :PHYSSIZE !E` glamorous Full of glamour; fascinating, exciting, and charming. The glamorous lives of movie stars interest some people. glam ous (glam s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glamorous pronunciation (glam udPronouce udSndDir glamour The quality of being fascinating, exciting, and charming. The glamour of the big city made us eager to visit it again. This word is also spelled glamor. glam our or glam or (glam r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glamour pronunciation (glam udPronouce udSndDir glance udSndDir udPronouce A quick look. I took one glance and knew that you were sad. Noun. 1. To take a quick look. I glanced in the mirror. 2. To hit something and move off at a slant. The sword glanced off the knight s armor. Verb. glance (glans) noun, plural glances; verb, glanced, glancing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glance pronunciation (glans) gland udSndDir udPronouce A part inside the body that takes certain substances from the blood and changes them into chemicals that the body uses or gives off. Glands near the eyes make tears. gland (gland) noun, plural glands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gland pronunciation (gland) glare udSndDir udPronouce 1. A strong, unpleasant light. The glare of the car s headlights hurt my eyes. 2. An angry look or stare. I gave the cat a glare when it refused to come in. Noun. 1. To shine with a strong, unpleasant light. The sunlight glared at the beach. 2. To give an angry look. The strangers glared at the noisy children. Verb. glare (gl r) noun, plural glares; verb, glared, glaring.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir glare pronunciation ghost town A town that has been deserted. Many ghost towns were left in the western United States after local mines closed or local businesses failed. ghost town giant udSndDir udPronouce 1. An imaginary creature that looks like a huge person. A giant has great strength. 2. A person or thing that is very large, powerful, or important. That doctor is a giant in the field of medicine. That company is a giant in automobile manufacturing. Noun. Very large. The scientist looked through a giant telescope. Adjective. gi ant (j nt) noun, plural giants; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir giant pronunciation gibbon udSndDir udPronouce A small animal that has long arms and no tail. It is a kind of ape. Gibbons live in trees and are found in Asia. gib bon (gib n) noun, plural gibbons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gibbon- pronunciation :PHYSSIZE onun! giddy 1. Having a spinning feeling in the head; dizzy. The child felt giddy after swinging high on the swing. 2. Playful; silly. We became so giddy that we would laugh at anything. gid dy (gid ) adjective, giddier, giddiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce giddy pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect giddy.wav udSndDir udEmotion giggle giggle Giggle udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something given; present. This basketball was a gift from my parents. 2. Talent; ability. That student has a gift for playing the piano. gift (gift) noun, plural gifts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gifte pronunciation (gift) gifted Having natural ability or talent; talented. The gifted musician could play ten different instruments. gift ed (gif tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gifted pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir gigantic Like a giant; huge and powerful. A gigantic whale swam under the ship. gi tic (j tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gigantic pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir giggle udSndDir udPronouce To laugh in a high, silly, or nervous way. The children giggled at the funny joke. Verb. A high, silly, or nervous laugh. The youngster gave a giggle when the clown slipped and fell. Noun. gig gle (gig l) verb, giggled, giggling; noun, plural giggles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir giggle pronunciation To cover with a thin layer of gold or golden color. The artist gilded the picture frame. Another word that sounds like this is guild. gild (gild) verb, gilded or gilt, gilding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gild)Y udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The part of a fish and most other water animals that is used for breathing. A gill takes in oxygen from the water. gill (gil) noun, plural gills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gil) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A colorless alcoholic drink that is flavored with juniper berries. gin (jin) noun, plural gins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jin) udSndDir udPronouce A machine for separating cotton from the seeds. gin (jin) noun, plural gins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jin) ginger udSndDir udPronouce A hot spice that comes from the root of a tropical plant. Ginger is used in food and medicine. gin ger (jin r) noun, plural gingers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ginger) pronunciation gingerbread udSndDir udPronouce A dark, sweet cake or cookie flavored with ginger and molasses. gin bread (jin r bred ) noun, plural gingerbreads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gingerbread pronunciation r bred To ! gingham udSndDir udPronouce A strong cotton fabric. It usually has a pattern of checks, stripes, or plaid. ging ham (ging m) noun, plural ginghams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gingham pronunciation (ging giraffe udSndDir udPronouce A large animal that lives in Africa. The giraffe has a very long neck, long, thin legs, and a coat with brown patches. Giraffes are the tallest living animals. gi raffe (j ) noun, plural giraffes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir giraffe pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Georgia enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A state in the southeastern United States. Its capital is Atlanta. Geor gia (j ) noun.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Georgia pronunciation word history Word History Georgia was named after King George II of England. George II gave some people the right to start a colony in part of what is now this state. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE geranium udSndDir udPronouce A plant with bright red, pink, white, or lavender flowers. The leaves of some geraniums have a scent. ge um (j m) noun, plural geraniums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geraniumY pronunciation :PHYSSIZE gerbil udSndDir udPronouce A small rodent that is native to deserts in Africa and Asia. It lives in a burrow and is sometimes kept as a pet. ger bil (j bil) noun, plural gerbils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gerbil/ pronunciation udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce A tiny particle that can cause disease. Viruses and bacteria are germs. Germs are so small that they can be seen only through a microscope. germ (j rm) noun, plural germs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir germS pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste German udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of Germany. 2. The language of Germany. Noun. Having to do with Germany, its people, or their language. Adjective. Ger man (j n) noun, plural Germans; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir German pronunciation German shepherd A dog that originally came from Germany and was used to herd sheep. It has a thick coat of black, brown, or gray fur. German shepherd Germany A country in north central Europe. Ger ny (j ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Germany pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir germinate To begin growing from a seed; to sprout. The seeds needed water to germinate. ger nate (j ) verb, germinated, germinating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir germinate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir gesture udSndDir udPronouce 1. A movement of the hands, head, or other part of the body that shows what a person is thinking or feeling. Holding out your hand with the palm up is a gesture that you want something. 2. Something said or done to express a feeling or for effect. Going to visit your sick classmate was a kind gesture. Noun. To make or use gestures. The police officer gestured for the driver to stop. Verb. ges ture (jes r) noun, plural gestures; verb, gestured, gesturing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gesture pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To come to have or own; receive; gain; earn. I hope to get a radio for my birthday. I got a good grade on the test. How much do you get for mowing the grass? Where did you get those shoes? 2. To come to or reach. When will we get home? 3. To come or go; move. Get down from the ladder. 4. To seek and bring back, capture, or make contact with; catch or fetch. Please get me a glass of milk. The police got the dog that ran away. In an emergency, the hospital nurse can get the doctors very quickly. 5. To become ill with. Several of my classmates have got the flu. 6. To cause to be, be done, or become. Get a haircut. The cook got dinner ready. 7. To be or become. The children got lost in the park. Hurry up and get ready to go. 8. To be obliged to. We ve got to leave by eight o clock. 9. To have permission or be able. The campers hoped they would get to fish in the lake. 10. To persuade; convince. Try to get them to wear warmer clothes. 11. To understand. I heard the joke, but I don t get it. to get along. 1. To be friendly. I try to get along with everyone. 2. To manage to survive. A camel gets along on very little water. to get away with. To do something without being noticed, caught, or punished. No one should get away with lying. to get back. 1. To come back; return. When did you get back from your trip? 2. To get again something that one used to have; recover; regain. It took me a month to get back my strength after I had the flu. to get in. 1. To go in; enter. I lost my key to the house so I couldn t get in. 2. To arrive. The train got in at noon. to get out. 1. To leave; depart. Someone locked the door to my room, and I couldn t get out. 2. To become known; leak out. Do you know how the secret got out? to get over. To recover from. I just got over a cold. to get together. To meet or gather. Let s get together for lunch next week. to get up. 1. To rise from bed. I usually get up at seven o clock. 2. To sit up or stand up. When I fell off my bicycle, I couldn t get up for a few minutes. get (get) verb, got, got or gotten, getting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to get along. 1. To be friendly. I try to get along with everyone. 2. To manage to survive. A camel gets along on very little water. to get away with. To do something without being noticed, caught, or punished. No one should get away with lying. to get back. 1. To come back; return. When did you get back from your trip? 2. To get again something that one used to have; recover; regain. It took me a month to get back my strength after I had the flu. to get in. 1. To go in; enter. I lost my key to the house so I couldn t get in. 2. To arrive. The train got in at noon. to get out. 1. To leave; depart. Someone locked the door to my room, and I couldn t get out. 2. To become known; leak out. Do you know how the secret got out? to get over. To recover from. I just got over a cold. to get together. To meet or gather. Let s get together for lunch next week. to get up. 1. To rise from bed. I usually get up at seven o clock. 2. To sit up or stand up. When I fell off my bicycle, I couldn t get up for a few minutes. pronunciation (get) geyser udSndDir udPronouce A hot, underground spring from which steam and hot water shoot into the air. gey ser (g r) noun, plural geysers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geyser pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Mode!Cx Ghana A country in western Africa. Gha na (g ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Ghana pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass ghastly 1. Terrible; horrible. The story was a ghastly tale of murder. 2. Very pale; like a ghost. The sick person had a ghastly look. ghast ly (gast ) adjective, ghastlier, ghastliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ghastly pronunciation (gast max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion scared scared scared ghetto udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A part of a city where members of a certain race or religion live because they are poor or because they are discriminated against. ghet to (get ) noun, plural ghettos or ghettoes.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ghettom pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE ghost udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce The supposed spirit of a dead person. ghost (g st) noun, plural ghosts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ghost pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared ghostly Of a ghost; like a ghost. We thought we heard ghostly sounds coming from the old house. The statue had a ghostly appearance in the dim light. ghost ly (g ) adjective, ghostlier, ghostliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ghostly pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect ghostly.wav udSndDir genetics udSndDir udPronouce The science that deals with how characteristics are passed from a parent or parents to the offspring. The word genetics is used with a singular verb. ge ics (j iks) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geneticss pronunciation genie udSndDir udPronouce A spirit with magic powers in Middle Eastern fairy tales. ge nie (j ) noun, plural genies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir genie pronunciation genius udSndDir udPronouce 1. Great ability to think or to invent or create things. An artist of genius painted those great paintings in the art museum. 2. A person who has this ability. That musician is a genius. 3. A great ability or talent for a particular thing. That student has a genius for drawing. gen ius (j s) noun, plural geniuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir genius[ pronunciation ing.! gentile or Gentile udSndDir udPronouce A person who is not a Jew. Noun. Not Jewish. Adjective. gen tile or Gen tile (jen l) noun, plural gentiles or Gentiles; adjective.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gentile or Gentile pronunciation gentle enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Mild and kindly. The nurse gave the baby a gentle hug. 2. Soft or low. We heard the gentle tapping of the rain on the window. 3. Easy to handle; tame. The child rode a gentle horse. 4. Not steep. The children slid down the gentle slope on their sleds. gen tle (jen l) adjective, gentler, gentlest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gentle pronunciation word history Word History The word gentle comes from an old French word meaning noble born of a good family. Because being kind was thought to be a quality of people of noble birth, gentle came to be used to mean mild and kindly. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE gentleman 1. A man who is polite, kind, and honorable. 2. A man of high social position. 3. Any man. A gentleman is here to see you, my cousin said. gen man (jen n) noun, plural gentlemen (jen SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gentleman pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir gentlewoman udSndDir udPronouce 1. A woman who is polite, kind, and honorable. 2. A woman of high social position. gen an (jen n) noun, plural gentlewomen (jen l wim SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gentlewoman pronunciation gently In a gentle way. The snow fell gently. The child petted the kitten gently. The hill gently slopes down to the lake. gent ly (jent ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gently pronunciation (jent udPronouce udSndDir genuine udSndDir udPronouce 1. Being what it seems or is claimed to be; real. This belt is made of genuine leather. 2. Sincere; honest. We made a genuine effort to get here on time. gen ine (jen in) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir genuine pronunciation in)s.!b geographic l or geographic udSndDir udPronouce Having to do with geography. ge graph cal or ge graph graf l or j graf ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geographical or geographicu pronunciation graf l or j graf geographical or geographic udPronouce udSndDir Having to do with geography. ge graph cal or ge graph graf l or j graf ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geographical or geographicg pronunciation graf l or j graf geography udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. The science that deals with the surface of the earth and the plant, animal, and human life on it. When you study geography, you learn about the earth s countries and people, and about its climate, oceans and rivers, mountains, and natural resources. 2. The surface or natural features of a place or region. The Grand Canyon is part of the geography of Arizona. ge phy (j ) noun, plural geographies.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geography pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass geological Having to do with geology. ge cal (j l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geological pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir geology udSndDir udPronouce The science that deals with the structure and physical changes of the earth or other planets that are made mostly of rocks. Geologists study rocks, mountains, and cliffs to find out what the earth or planet is made of and what changes have taken place over the years. ge gy (j ) noun, plural geologies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geology pronunciation geometric udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with geometry. A triangle is a geometric form. 2. Consisting of or decorated with lines, angles, circles, triangles, or similar forms. The rug in my room has a geometric design of circles and squares. ge ric (j rik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geometric pronunciation rik)U#! geometry The branch of mathematics that deals with the measurement and relation of points, lines, angles, plane figures, and solids. ge try (j ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geometry pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect gear.wav udPronouce 1. A wheel with teeth on the edge. The teeth are made to fit in between the teeth of another gear, so that one gear can cause the other to turn. 2. Equipment for a particular purpose. My hiking gear includes a knapsack, sleeping bag, and cooking kit. Noun. To make suitable or right. The school was geared to meet the needs of children studying ballet. Verb. gear (g r) noun, plural gears; verb, geared, gearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE gearshift udSndDir udPronouce A device that connects a set of gears to a motor. An automobile has a gearshift. gear shift (g shift ) noun, plural gearshifts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gearshift pronunciation shift geese udSndDir udSndEffect geese.wav udPronouce Plural of goose. Look up goose for more information. geese (g s) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geese pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE Geiger counter A device used to discover and measure the strength of rays from a radioactive substance. Gei ger counter (g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Geiger counter pronunciation word history Word History The Geiger counter was named after Hans Geiger. He was a German scientist who helped invent this device. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing gelatin udSndDir udPronouce A substance like jelly. It is made from the skin, bones, and other parts of animals. Gelatin is used in jellies and desserts and in making glue. gel tin (jel n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gelatin pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A precious stone that has been cut and polished; jewel. The necklace was made of rubies, diamonds, and other gems. 2. A person or thing that is thought of as perfect or valuable. Your beautiful garden is a gem. gem (jem) noun, plural gems. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (jem) :PHYSSIZE kinds of gemsoping Sapphire Diamond Topaz e gallopingg Emeraldd Turquoise udSndDir udPronouce One of the tiny units of a cell of an animal or plant that determines the characteristics that an offspring inherits from its parent or parents. gene (j n) noun, plural genes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir geneC pronunciation general udSndDir udPronouce 1. For all; for the whole. A general meeting of the club was held to discuss the new rules. That exhibit is open to the general public. 2. By all or many; among all or many. There was general panic during the landslide. 3. Having no limit, restriction, or specialty. After the holiday, that store will have a general sale. 4. Not concerned with details. The president spoke in a general way about the need to increase taxes. Adjective. An armed forces officer of the highest rank. The five ranks of general in the United States Army are brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general, general, and general of the army. The highest rank of general is general of the army. Noun. in general. Usually; generally. In general, the weather here is very good. gen al (jen l) adjective; noun, plural generals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir general idiom in general. Usually; generally. In general, the weather here is very good. pronunciation generalize udSndDir udPronouce 1. To form a general rule or principle from particular facts or instances. After studying the temperature, rainfall, and other conditions in the city during June, July, and August, we were able to generalize about the summer weather there. 2. To treat a subject in a general way, without discussing details. I had to generalize in my report because I did not have enough time to be more specific. gen ize (jen ) verb, generalized, generalized. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir generalize pronunciation um. !aL generally udSndDir udPronouce 1. Almost always; usually. I generally walk to school. 2. To a large extent or great degree. It is generally believed that the Vikings visited America before Columbus. 3. Without discussing the details. Generally speaking, the book was good. gen ly (jen ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir generally pronunciation er!QN generate To bring about or produce. That machine generates electricity. gen ate (jen ) verb, generated, generating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir generate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir generation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of persons born around the same time. My parents call me and my friends the younger generation. 2. One step in the line of descent from a common ancestor. A grandparent, parent, and child make up three generations. 3. The period of time, usually about thirty years, between the births of the parents and the births of their children. 4. The act or process of generating; production. A flashlight needs batteries for the generation of light. gen tion (jen n) noun, plural generations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir generation- pronunciation generator udSndDir udPronouce A machine that produces electricity, steam, or other energy. gen tor (jen r) noun, plural generators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir generator pronunciation generic 1. Of, having to do with, or applied to a whole kind, class, or group; general. Fruit is a generic term; apple is a specific term. 2. Not having a trademark. Generic products often cost less than products with brand names. ge ic (j ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir generic pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass generosity The quality of being willing and happy to share with others. Although those people were poor, they were well-known for their generosity. gen ty (jen ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir generosity pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir generous 1. Willing and happy to share; not selfish. Be generous with your new bicycle and let your friends ride it. 2. Large; abundant. The cook gave each person a generous helping of stew. gen ous (jen s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir generous pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta gas mask A mask worn over the nose and mouth. It has a filter that keeps a person from breathing poisonous gases and other harmful substances. gas mask gasoline udSndDir udPronouce A clear liquid that burns easily. It is made mostly from petroleum. Gasoline is used as a fuel for cars, trucks, airplanes, and other vehicles. gas line (gas or gas ) noun, plural gasolines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gasoline pronunciation or gas udSndDir udPronouce 1. To draw in air suddenly or with effort. The runner gasped for breath after winning the race. 2. To utter while breathing in suddenly or with effort. Lifeguard! Help! gasped the struggling swimmer. Verb. The act or sound of gasping. We heard a gasp from the frightened child. Noun. gasp (gasp) verb, gasped, gasping; noun, plural gasps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gasp)ciat! udSndDir udSndEffect gate.wav udPronouce A movable object like a door that is used to close an opening in a fence or wall. Another word that sounds like this is gait. gate (g t) noun, plural gates.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gateu pronunciation :PHYSSIZE gateway udSndDir udPronouce 1. An open place in a fence or wall where a gate is put. 2. The way to get somewhere or do something. Some people think that getting a good education is a gateway to success. gate way (g ) noun, plural gateways.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gateway pronunciation gather 1. To come or bring together; collect. A crowd gathered around the movie star. I gathered my books from the table and put them away. 2. To increase bit by bit. The sled gathered speed as it slid down the hill. 3. To reach an opinion; conclude. We gathered from the dark clouds that a storm was coming. 4. To bring cloth together in folds. I gathered the skirt at the waist. gath er (ga r) verb, gathered, gathering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gather pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir gathering A meeting, assembly, or crowd. There was a large gathering of people at the site of the accident. gath ing (ga r ing) noun, plural gatherings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gathering pronunciation r ing)1 udPronouce udSndDir gaudy Too bright and showy. That yellow and pink coat with green buttons looks gaudy. gaud ) adjective, gaudier, gaudiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gaudy pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste disguste disguste gauge udSndDir udPronouce 1. A standard of measurement. There is a gauge for measuring the barrel of a gun. There is also a gauge for measuring the distance between two rails on a railroad track. 2. An instrument for measuring. A barometer is a gauge that measures the pressure of the atmosphere. Noun. 1. To measure. Scientists can gauge the exact amount of rain that falls during a storm. 2. To estimate. How old would you gauge this turtle to be? Verb. gauge (g j) noun, plural gauges; verb, gauged, gauging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gauge pronunciation gaunt So thin that bones show through the skin. The puppies were gaunt from not having enough food. gaunt (g nt) adjective, gaunter, gauntest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gaunt pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir gauze udSndDir udPronouce A very thin cloth that you can see through. It is used in making bandages. gauze (g z) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gauze pronunciation Past tense of give. I gave my parents a gift on their wedding anniversary. Look up give for more information. gave (g v) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir gavel udSndDir udPronouce A small wooden hammer. It is used by the person in charge of a meeting or trial to call for order or attention. gav el (gav l) noun, plural gavels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gavel pronunciation 1. Full of joy and fun; merry; bright. The birthday party was a gay event. 2. Brightly colored or showy. I bought a gay dress with many pink ribbons. gay (g ) adjective, gayer, gayest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce To look at something a long time. We all gazed at the beautiful sunset. Verb. A long, steady look. Our gaze rested on the bear and its two playful cubs. Noun. gaze (g z) verb, gazed, gazing; noun, plural gazes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation gazelle udSndDir udPronouce A graceful antelope that can run very fast. It is found in Africa and Asia. ga zelle (g ) noun, plural gazelles or gazelle. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gazelle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE garbage Food and other things that are thrown out. gar bage (g bij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir garbage pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste disguste disguste garden udSndDir udPronouce A piece of ground where flowers or vegetables are grown. Our parents planted a rose garden in the yard. Many people grow peas, tomatoes, and beets in their gardens. Noun. To work in a garden. Our neighbor gardens every day after work. Verb. gar den (g n) noun, plural gardens; verb, gardened, gardening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gardenK pronunciation :PHYSSIZE gardener udSndDir udPronouce A person who works in a garden. The city hires gardeners to keep its parks looking beautiful. gar er (g r) noun, plural gardeners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gardener? pronunciation gardenia enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A yellow or white flower with petals that have a texture like wax. Gardenias have a sweet smell and grow on a tree or shrub. gar nia (g ) noun, plural gardenias. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gardenia pronunciation word history Word History The gardenia was named after Alexander Garden, a botanist who lived in the eighteenth century.! WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE gargle udSndDir udSndEffect gargle.wav udPronouce To wash or rinse the throat or mouth with a liquid. The liquid is moved around by breathing out through the mouth, which makes a bubbling sound. Verb. A liquid used for gargling. Noun. gar gle (g l) verb, gargled, gargling; noun, plural gargles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gargle pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE gargoyle udSndDir udPronouce A pipe or spout in the form of an odd or ugly person or animal. Gargoyles stick out from the roof of a building and carry off water. gar goyle (g goil) noun, plural gargoyles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gargoyleI pronunciation goil) :PHYSSIZE garland udSndDir udPronouce A wreath of flowers, leaves, or vines. The winners of the race were honored with garlands of laurel placed on their heads. gar land (g nd) noun, plural garlands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir garland pronunciation garlic udSndDir udPronouce An herb that has a strong smell and flavor and is used in cooking. Garlic comes from the bulb of a plant. gar lic (g lik) noun, plural garlics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir garlic' pronunciation garment udSndDir udPronouce A piece of clothing. Coats, sweaters, and shirts are garments. gar ment (g nt) noun, plural garments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir garment pronunciation nt)og garnet udSndDir udPronouce A deep red gem that is used in jewelry. gar net (g nit) noun, plural garnets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir garnet pronunciation :PHYSSIZE garnish udSndDir udPronouce To decorate. The cook garnished the fish with slices of lemon. Verb. Something placed on or around food to improve the way it looks or tastes. A garnish of parsley decorated the bowl of carrots. Noun. gar nish (g nish) verb, garnished, garnishing; noun, plural garnishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir garnish pronunciation nish) garrison udSndDir udPronouce A place where soldiers are stationed; military base. A garrison protected the town from enemy troops. Noun. 1. To station soldiers in. The general garrisoned the town to protect it. 2. To station at a military base. That soldier is garrisoned at a nearby fort. Verb. gar son (gar sen) noun, plural garrisons; verb, garrisoned, garrisoning.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir garrisons pronunciation sen) garter udSndDir udPronouce A strap or band that holds up a stocking or sock. A garter is usually made of elastic. gar ter (g r) noun, plural garters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir garter! pronunciation garter snake A snake that is green or brown with long yellow stripes on its back. It is harmless to people. garter snake udSndDir udPronouce 1. A form of matter that is not solid or liquid. Gas can move about freely and does not have a definite shape. The air we breathe is made of gases. 2. A gaseous substance that is burned as a fuel for heating or cooking. We cook our food with gas. 3. Gasoline. We filled the car s tank with gas. Look up gasoline for more information. gas (gas) noun, plural gases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gas) gaseous In the form of gas; like gas. The air we breathe is gaseous. gas ous (gas s or gash s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gaseous pronunciation s or gash udPronouce udSndDir gallery udSndDir udPronouce 1. A balcony in a theater or large hall. 2. A room or building where works of art are shown or sold. gal y (gal ) noun, plural galleries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gallery pronunciation galley udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long, low ship used in early times. A galley had sails and oars. 2. The kitchen of a ship or aircraft. gal ley (gal ) noun, plural galleys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir galley= pronunciation gallon udSndDir udPronouce A unit of measure for liquids. A gallon equals four quarts or about 3.8 liters. gal lon (gal n) noun, plural gallons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gallon pronunciation gallop udSndDir udPronouce The fastest gait of a horse or other animal with four feet. Noun. To move or ride at a gallop. The horses galloped to the finish line. Verb. gal lop (gal p) noun, plural gallops; verb, galloped, galloping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gallop pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a horse gallopingg gallows udSndDir udPronouce A framework from which criminals are hanged. gal lows (gal z) noun, plural gallows or gallowses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gallows pronunciation galoshes udSndDir udPronouce Waterproof overshoes made of rubber or plastic. Galoshes are worn in snowy or rainy weather. ga es (g losh iz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir galoshes pronunciation losh gamble udSndDir udSndEffect gamble.wav udPronouce 1. To play a game for money; bet. The card players gambled with dice. I gambled a dollar at the bingo game. 2. To take a chance. The coach decided to gamble and use the new player in an important game. Verb. An act that involves a risk. Buying a used car without driving in it is a gamble. Noun. gam ble (gam l) verb, gambled, gambling; noun, plural gambles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gamble pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something done for fun or pleasure. Let s play a game of tag. 2. A sport or contest with certain rules. Are you going to the football game? We like the game of checkers. In the third inning the game was tied. 3. Materials or equipment needed in playing a game. My grandparents gave me their croquet game for a birthday present. 4. Wild animals, birds, or fish hunted or caught for sport or food. The family went hunting for deer and other game. Noun. Full of spirit and courage. Are you game for a swim in the cold water? Adjective. game (g m) noun, plural games; adjective, gamer, gamest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation gander udSndDir udPronouce A grown male goose. gan der (gan r) noun, plural ganders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gander pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of people who do things together. The children went to the fair with a gang of their friends. 2. A group of people who do work together. The workers on the road gang are building a new highway. 3. A group of people who are involved in mischievous or illegal activities. The prisoners were members of the gang that took two hostages. gang (gang) noun, plural gangs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gangM pronunciation (gang) gangplank udSndDir udPronouce A movable board or bridge used for getting on and off a boat or ship; gangway. gang plank (gang plangk ) noun, plural gangplanks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gangplank pronunciation (gang plangk gangster udSndDir udPronouce A member of a gang of criminals. gang ster (gang r) noun, plural gangsters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gangster pronunciation (gang gangway udSndDir udPronouce 1. A passageway on either side of a ship s deck. 2. A movable board or bridge used for getting on or off a boat or ship; gangplank. gang way (gang ) noun, plural gangways.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gangway pronunciation (gang udSndDir udPronouce 1. A break, crack, or opening. Our dog got out of the yard through a gap in the fence. 2. A narrow passage through a mountain range; mountain pass. 3. A part or space where something is missing or blank. There are several gaps in the recording where you can t hear the music. gap (gap) noun, plural gaps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gap) garage udSndDir udSndEffect garage.wav udPronouce A building where cars and trucks are parked or repaired. ga rage (g or g ) noun, plural garages.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir garageY pronunciation or g SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE 595 Z An abbreviation for gram. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion Postal abbreviation for Georgia. An abbreviation for Georgia. gable udSndDir udPronouce The part of an outside wall between the sides of a sloping roof. The gable is shaped like a triangle. ga ble (g l) noun, plural gables. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gable pronunciation Gabon A country in west-central Africa. Ga bon (ga b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Gabon pronunciation (ga b udPronouce udSndDir gadget udSndDir udPronouce A small, useful tool or device. A bottle opener with a corkscrew at one end is a gadget. gad get (gaj it) noun, plural gadgets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gadget! pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something put in the mouth to keep a person from talking or shouting. 2. A joke. The comedian on television told many gags. Noun. 1. To keep someone from talking or shouting by using a gag. The robbers tied up and gagged the clerk. 2. To feel as if one were about to vomit; choke. The dog gagged when a piece of bone got stuck in its throat. Verb. gag (gag) noun, plural gags; verb, gagged, gagging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (gag) gaiety udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce Joy and fun; being merry. The gaiety of the circus made the child smile. gai ty (g ) noun, plural gaieties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gaiety= pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia gaily In a gay manner; happily. The campers sang gaily around the campfire. gai ly (g ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gaily pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To get or win. Our team gained control of the ball. You will gain experience by working at the store. The army gained an important victory. The car gained speed as it moved down the hill. 2. To benefit in some way. We all gained from the building of the new bridge. 3. To get to; reach. The ship gained the port before the storm began. Verb. Something gained. The football player made a gain of ten yards. Noun. gain (g n) verb, gained, gaining; noun, plural gains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gainY pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect gait.wav udPronouce A way of walking or running. They walked with a slow gait. The horse s gait changed from a trot to a gallop. Another word that sounds like this is gate. gait (g t) noun, plural gaits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE An abbreviation for gallon. Festive; suitable for a celebration. The soldier s return home was marked with a gala dinner. ga la (g la or gal a) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation la or gal udPronouce udSndDir galaxy enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A very large group of stars. There are billions of galaxies in the universe. The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our sun and the planets. gal y (gal ) noun, plural galaxies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir galaxy pronunciation word history Word History The first galaxy we ever knew about was the Milky Way, which is our own galaxy. The word galaxy comes from a Greek word meaning resembling milk, because the Milky Way looks like a milky white path in the sky. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A very strong wind. The gale drove the ship against the rocks. 2. A loud outburst. The clown s funny tricks sent the children into gales of laughter. gale (g l) noun, plural gales. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gale} pronunciation gallant Good and brave. The gallant knight protected the kingdom from its enemies. gal lant (gal nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir gallant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir furrow udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Fm209 A long, narrow groove. Farmers plant seeds in the furrows they dig. The wheels of the car made furrows in the mud. fur row (f ) noun, plural furrows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir furrowC pronunciation furry Like fur or covered with fur. The new rug in the living room is soft and furry. A hamster is a furry little animal. fur ry (f ) adjective, furrier, furriest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir furry pronunciation udPronouce Ff201 udSndDir f\f14 :PHYSSIZE A hamster is a furry little animal. further udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Ff202 A comparative of far. We left without further delay. I swam to the further side of the pond. We ll talk further about this later. Let s walk a little further. Look up far for more information. Adjective; adverb. To help forward; support. The United Nations was formed to further the cause of peace. Verb. fur ther (f r) adjective; adverb; verb, furthered, furthering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir further pronunciation furthermore In addition; moreover; besides. I don t want to go to bed yet, and furthermore I still have some homework to do. fur more (f ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir furthermore pronunciation udPronouce Fm210 udSndDir f\f14 furthest A superlative of far. Going swimming is the furthest thing from my mind on this cold day. Of all the family, you have gone furthest in your education. Look up far for more information. fur thest (f ist) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir furthest pronunciation udPronouce Fm211 udSndDir f\f14 udEmotion udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Fc114 1. Violent anger; rage. I was in a fury with myself because I had foolishly locked the keys in the car. 2. Violent or fierce action. The fury of the storm raged all night. fu ry (fy ) noun, plural furies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Fc115 1. A strip of metal in an electric circuit. The fuse melts and breaks the circuit if the current becomes too strong. Fuses are used to prevent fires caused by wires that carry too much electricity. 2. A piece of cord that can burn. A fuse is used to explode a bomb or other explosive device. fuse (f z) noun, plural fuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. To melt by heating. I fused the metal with a torch. 2. To blend or unite. Because gold is such a soft metal, it is fused with silver or copper to harden it. fuse (f z) verb, fused, fusing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Fc116 udSndDir f\f14 fuselage The main body of an airplane, carrying the passengers, cargo, and crew. fu lage (f or f lij) noun, plural fuselages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fuselage pronunciation or f lij)[ udPronouce Fm212 udSndDir f\f14 fusion udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Fm213 1. The act or process of melting or blending. The fusion of copper and tin makes bronze. 2. The combining of the nuclei of two atoms to form the nucleus of a heavier atom. Large amounts of energy are released during fusion. fu sion (f n) noun, plural fusions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fusion pronunciation udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Fc117 An unnecessary stir or bother over small or unimportant things. There was a big fuss over which team should bat first. Noun. To make an unnecessary stir or bother. You ve been fussing over your necktie for half an hour. Verb. fuss (fus) noun, plural fusses; verb, fussed, fussing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fus) future udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Ff203 Happening in the time after the present; coming. I hope that your future work will be better. Adjective. 1. The time that is to come. In the future, please call if you are going to be late. 2. Another word for future tense. Noun. fu ture (f r) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir future pronunciation future tense A form of a verb that shows that an action will happen or a condition will exist in the future. In the sentence We will go to the beach tomorrow, will go is a verb in the future tense. In the sentence I will be on time, will be is a verb in the future tense. The future tense is also called the future. future tense Fine, loose fibers or hair. A peach is covered with fuzz. fuzz (fuz) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fuz) udPronouce Fc118 udSndDir f\f14 fuzzy udEmotion giggle udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Fm214 1. Covered with or like fuzz. Some caterpillars are fuzzy. The blanket was soft and fuzzy. 2. Not clear; blurred. That would be a good photograph except that it s too fuzzy. fuzz y (fuz ) adjective, fuzzier, fuzziest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir xWavDir tbkMCI("play" && & "\" & F& ".wav","") buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir fuzzy pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udSndDir udPronouce The seventh letter of the alphabet. g, G (j ) noun, plural g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation )axDi udEmotion udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fc110 A smoke or gas that is harmful or has a bad smell. Fumes from automobiles can make a city s air harmful to breathe. Noun. To be very angry or irritated. The driver fumed while stuck in traffic. Verb. fume (f m) noun, plural fumes; verb, fumed, fuming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion enthusia udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fc111 1. Enjoyment or amusement. We had fun riding our sleds down the hill. 2. Playfulness. My joking friend is always full of fun. to make fun of or to poke fun at. To laugh at; ridicule. They made fun of the singer s strange haircut. fun (fun) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to make fun of or to poke fun at. To laugh at; ridicule. They made fun of the singer s strange haircut. pronunciation (fun) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia function udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff195 1. Use or purpose. An usher s function is to help people find their seats. The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. 2. A formal gathering. All the supporters of the art museum went to a function to celebrate the museum s fiftieth anniversary. Noun. To work or serve. A motor functions best when it is kept well oiled. Verb. func tion (fungk n) noun, plural functions; verb, functioned, functioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir function pronunciation (fungk udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fc112 1. A sum of money set aside for a specific purpose. Mr. and Mrs. Black set up a fund for their children s college education. 2. A supply. This book has a fund of information on American Indians. 3. funds. Money that is ready for use. The state does not have the funds to repair the highway. fund (fund) noun, plural funds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fund' pronunciation (fund) fundamental enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm203 Serving as a basis; essential; basic. Learning the rules is a fundamental part of any game. Adjective. An essential part. Addition and subtraction are two of the fundamentals of arithmetic. Noun. fun tal (fun l) adjective; noun, plural fundamentals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fundamental pronunciation word history Word History The word fundamental comes from a Latin word meaning foundation base. Something which is fundamental is basic. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE funeral udEmotion udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff196 The ceremony and services held before the burial of a dead person. fu al (f l) noun, plural funerals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir funeral pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE fungi More than one fungus. fun gi (fun ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fungi pronunciation :PHYSSIZE fungi growing on a tree udPronouce Fm204 udSndDir f\f13 fungus udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff197 One of a large group of living things that have cell walls similar to those of plants but that have no flowers, leaves, or green coloring. Fungi live on plant or animal matter. Mushrooms, mildews, and molds are fungi. fun gus (fung s) noun, plural fungi or funguses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fungus pronunciation (fung funnel udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff198 1. A utensil that has a wide cone at one end and a thin tube at the other. You can use a funnel to pour something into a container with a small opening without spilling. 2. A round chimney or smokestack on a steamship or steam engine. fun nel (fun l) noun, plural funnels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir funnel pronunciation :PHYSSIZE funny udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm205 1. Causing laughter or amusement. The comedian told us a very funny joke. 2. Strange; odd. It seems funny that you never told us your real name. fun ny (fun ) adjective, funnier, funniest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir funny pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh udEmotion laugh udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fc113 1. The soft, thick, hairy coat of certain animals. The raccoon has striped fur. 2. The skin of an animal that has fur. Fur is used in making clothing, rugs, and many other things. 3. A piece of clothing made of fur. Another word that sounds like this is fir. fur (f r) noun, plural furs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation furious udEmotion udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm206 1. Very angry. My folks were furious when we missed the train by one minute. 2. Violent; fierce. The furious thunderstorm knocked down many trees and electrical lines. fu ous (fy s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir furious pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE furlough udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Ff199 An absence from duty for which permission has been given; vacation. The sailors spent their furlough seeing the sights in the city. fur lough (f ) noun, plural furloughs.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir furlough[ pronunciation furnace udSndDir f\f14 udPronouce Fm207 A large, enclosed, metal box where heat is produced. A furnace is used to heat a building or to melt metal. fur nace (f nis) noun, plural furnaces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir furnace pronunciation furnish 1. To supply with furniture. We furnished our new den with some old chairs and a Ping-Pong table. 2. To supply or provide. The book furnished us with useful facts about the American Revolution. fur nish (f nish) verb, furnished, furnishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir furnish pronunciation nish) udPronouce Ff200 udSndDir f\f14 furniture Tables, chairs, beds, and other movable articles used in a home or office. fur ture (f ni ch r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir furniture pronunciation ni ch udPronouce Fm208 udSndDir f\f14 frozen Past participle of freeze. The water dripping from the roof had frozen and formed icicles. Look up freeze for more information. fro zen (fr n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frozen pronunciation udPronouce Ff189 udSndDir f\f13 frugal 1. Careful in spending money and using resources; not wasteful. A frugal shopper buys only necessary things. 2. Costing little. The poor family ate a frugal meal of beans and bread. fru gal (fr l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frugal pronunciation udPronouce Fm197 udSndDir f\f13 fruit udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff190 1. The part of a plant that contains the seeds. Nuts, berries, and pods are fruits. 2. A plant part that contains seeds and is fleshy or juicy and good to eat. Oranges, apples, melons, bananas, and grapes are fruits. fruit (fr t) noun, plural fruit or fruits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fruit pronunciation :PHYSSIZE frustrate 1. To keep from doing something; prevent. I was frustrated in trying to learn the correct address. 2. To prevent from being fulfilled. The rainy weather frustrated our plans for a hike. 3. To make someone feel helpless or incapable; discourage. My bad luck in not being able to find a job frustrated me. frus trate (frus t) verb, frustrated, frustrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frustrate pronunciation (frus buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Ff191 udSndDir f\f13 udEmotion frustrat frustrat frustrat To cook in hot fat. We fried bacon and eggs for our breakfast. fry (fr ) verb, fried, frying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Fc107 udSndDir f\f13 SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect fry.wav An abbreviation for feet, foot, or fort. fudge udEmotion enthusia udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff192 A soft candy made out of sugar, milk, butter, and flavoring. fudge (fuj) noun, plural fudges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fudge pronunciation (fuj) max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia Something that is burned to provide heat or power. Coal, wood, and oil are fuels. fu el (f l) noun, plural fuels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Fc108 udSndDir f\f13 fugitive udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm198 A person who runs away or tries to escape. The police chased and caught the fugitive. fu tive (f ji tiv) noun, plural fugitives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fugitive+ pronunciation ji tiv) A suffix that means: 1. Having the qualities of; full of. Fearful means full of fear. 2. Able to; likely to. Forgetful means likely to forget. 3. The amount that will fill something. Cupful means the amount that will fill a cup. fulcrum udEmotion mylist udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm200 The support on which a lever rests or turns when it is moving or lifting something. The farmer used a rock as a fulcrum to move the heavy boulder. ful crum (f m) noun, plural fulcrums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fulcrum pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist fulfill udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff193 1. To carry out or finish. I fulfilled my household chores and went out to play. 2. To meet or satisfy. If you are a citizen and if you are at least eighteen years old, you fulfill two requirements for voting. ful fill (f l fil ) verb, fulfilled, fulfilling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fulfill pronunciation l fil udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fc109 1. Holding as much or as many as possible. I poured myself a full glass of milk. 2. Having or containing a large number or quantity. We had a house full of guests for the party. 3. Complete; entire. We have a full two weeks of vacation. 4. Having a rounded outline; plump. My cousin has a full, round face. Adjective. Completely; entirely. I filled the pitcher full with lemonade. Adverb. full (f l) adjective, fuller, fullest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation full moon 1. The moon when all of the side that faces the earth is shining. 2. The time when this happens. Tonight is the full moon.K full moon fully 1. Completely; entirely. I don t fully understand that arithmetic problem. 2. At least; not less than. The train was fully an hour late. ful ly (f ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fully pronunciation udPronouce Fm201 udSndDir f\f13 fumble udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff194 1. To look for in a clumsy way. I fumbled around in my pocket looking for my keys. 2. To handle clumsily or drop. The runner fumbled the football. Verb. The act of fumbling. The quarterback s fumble cost us the game. Noun. fum ble (fum l) verb, fumbled, fumbling; noun, plural fumbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fumblee pronunciation Frisbee udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm190 A trademark for a plastic disk that players throw back and forth in a game. Fris bee (friz ) noun, plural Frisbees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Frisbee pronunciation (friz frivolous Lacking seriousness or sense; silly. Frivolous people usually aren t able to keep their minds on anything for very long. friv lous (friv s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frivolous pronunciation (friv udPronouce Ff182 udSndDir f\f13 udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fc105 A small animal with moist skin, webbed feet, and no tail. Frogs are amphibians and are closely related to toads. They live in or near water. They use their strong back legs for hopping. frog (fr g or frog) noun, plural frogs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frogu pronunciation g or frog)E :PHYSSIZE frogman udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm191 A swimmer who is specially trained and equipped to work underwater. frog man (fr or frog ) noun, plural frogmen (fr or frog SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frogman pronunciation or frog frolic udSndEffect frolic.wav udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff183 To play about happily and gaily. We liked to watch the colts frolic in the field. frol ic (frol ik) verb, frolicked, frolicking.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frolicY pronunciation (frol SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fc106 1. Starting at; beginning with. We flew from New York to Chicago. I work from nine o clock to five. 2. With a particular person, place, or thing as the source. I got a letter from my friends in Canada. My parents withdrew some money from the bank. 3. Off or out of. Take those books from the shelves. Two from five leaves three. 4. Out of the material of. Their house was made from bricks. 5. At a distance relative to. They live ten miles from our house. 6. Because of. We were shivering from the cold. 7. As being different from. It s easy to tell lions from tigers. from (from or frum or unstressed fr m) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (from or frum or unstressed fr frond udEmotion maglass udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm192 The leaf of a fern or palm. frond (frond) noun, plural fronds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frond pronunciation (frond) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass :PHYSSIZE frond front udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm193 1. The part that faces forward or comes first. This jacket has a zipper in the front. The introduction comes at the front of the book. 2. A place or position ahead of the forward part. He entered the store while I waited in front. 3. The land that lies along a street or body of water. We rented a cabin on the lake front for the summer. 4. A place where fighting is going on between enemy forces. The general rode all along the front to encourage the soldiers. 5. The boundary line between two air masses of different temperatures. The temperature will drop as the cold front moves into the area. Noun. On or near the front. We knocked on the front door. I read the front page of the newspaper. Adjective. To face. Our house fronts on a busy street. Verb. in front of. In a place or position directly before; ahead of. A tall person sat in front of me in the theater, so I couldn t see the stage. front (frunt) noun, plural fronts; adjective; verb, fronted, fronting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir front idiom in front of. In a place or position directly before; ahead of. A tall person sat in front of me in the theater, so I couldn t see the stage. pronunciation (frunt) frontier udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff184 1. The far edge of a country, where people are just beginning to settle. The development of the railroad helped to move the American frontier farther west. 2. The border between two countries. We crossed the frontier between Canada and the United States on our trip. 3. The part of a subject or field of study where new discoveries are being made. Doctors are constantly exploring the frontiers of medicine. fron tier (frun t ) noun, plural frontiers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frontier pronunciation (frun t frost udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff185 1. Tiny ice crystals that form on a surface when water vapor in the air freezes. There was frost on the windowpanes this morning. 2. Very cold weather during which the temperature is below freezing. Frost damaged the orange crop in Florida this winter. Noun. 1. To cover with frost. The first cold night frosted my windows. 2. To cover with frosting or something like frosting. We frosted the birthday cake with chocolate icing. Verb. frost (fr st) noun, plural frosts; verb, frosted, frosting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frost pronunciation frostbite Injury to some part of the body caused by exposure to extreme cold. Noun. To injure by exposure to extreme cold. The explorer s fingers and toes were frostbitten by the cold. Verb. frost bite (fr ) noun; verb, frostbit, frostbitten, frostbiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frostbite pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Ff186 udSndDir f\f13 udEmotion disguste uncomfor uncomfor uncomfor frosting udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Ff187 A mixture of sugar, butter, and flavoring used to cover a cake or cookies; icing. frost ing (fr ting) noun, plural frostings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frosting pronunciation ting) frosty Cold enough for frost; freezing. Our family loves to take walks on frosty winter evenings. frost y (fr ) adjective, frostier, frostiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frosty pronunciation udPronouce Ff188 udSndDir f\f13 froth udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm194 A mass of bubbles formed in or on a liquid; foam. A fine froth appeared as we slowly boiled the milk. Noun. To give out or form froth. The tired horse frothed at the mouth. The mixture frothed as it began to boil. Verb. froth (fr th) noun, plural froths; verb, frothed, frothing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir froth pronunciation frown udSndDir f\f13 udPronouce Fm195 A wrinkling of the forehead. A person who is thinking hard or is angry or worried may make a frown. A frown came to your face when you were trying to think of an answer to the riddle. Noun. 1. To wrinkle the forehead in thought, anger, or worry. The captain frowned at the bad news. 2. To look with anger or disapproval. My parents frown on my staying out late at night. Verb. frown (froun) noun, plural frowns; verb, frowned, frowning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frown pronunciation (froun) froze Past tense of freeze. The lake froze last night, so we went skating today. Look up freeze for more information. froze (fr z) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir froze pronunciation udPronouce Fm196 udSndDir f\f13 freshen To make or become fresh. The rain freshened the air. fresh en (fresh n) verb, freshened, freshening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freshen pronunciation (fresh udPronouce Fm184 udSndDir f\f12 freshman udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Ff173 A student in the first year of high school or college. fresh man (fresh n) noun, plural freshmen (fresh SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freshman' pronunciation (fresh freshwater Of or living in fresh water rather than in salt water. The perch is a freshwater fish. fresh ter (fresh r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freshwater pronunciation (fresh udPronouce Ff174 udSndDir f\f12 An abbreviation for Friday. friar A man who belongs to one of several religious orders of the Roman Catholic Church. fri ar (fr r) noun, plural friars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir friar pronunciation udPronouce Ff175 udSndDir f\f12 friction 1. The rubbing of one thing against another. The friction of the rope on the climber s hands was painful. 2. A force that resists movement between two surfaces that are touching one another. The friction between two parts of a machine can be reduced by oiling them. 3. Conflict or disagreement. There was friction between the two neighbors. fric tion (frik n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir friction pronunciation (frik udPronouce Fm185 udSndDir f\f12 Friday The sixth day of the week. Fri day (fr or fr ) noun, plural Fridays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Ff176 Friday pronunciation or fr word history Word History Friday comes from the Old English word meaning Frigga s day. Frigga was the queen of the pagan English gods. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir f\f12 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing fried Past tense and past participle of fry. I fried an egg for my breakfast this morning. It was fried in butter. Look up fry for more information. fried (fr d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fried pronunciation udPronouce Ff177 udSndDir f\f12 friend udEmotion comforta udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm186 1. A person whom one knows well and likes. I like to play with my friends after school. 2. A person who supports or favors something. The governor is a friend of public education. friend (frend) noun, plural friends. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir friend pronunciation (frend) max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable friendly 1. Like or wanting to be a friend; warm and pleasant. My old science teacher greeted me with a friendly smile. We said hello to the new student and tried to be friendly. 2. Not angry or fighting; not hostile. Canada and the United States are on friendly terms. friend ly (frend ) adjective, friendlier, friendliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir friendly pronunciation (frend udPronouce Ff178 udSndDir f\f12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta friendship udEmotion comforta udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm187 The warm feeling between friends. The two classmates friendship started when they used to walk home together. friend ship (frend ) noun, plural friendships.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir friendshipk pronunciation (frend max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable fright udEmotion scared udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm188 1. A sudden fear or alarm. The people in the burning building were seized with fright. 2. A person or thing that is ugly or shocking. You were a fright in the witch costume that you wore on Halloween. fright (fr t) noun, plural frights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fright pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared frighten 1. To make or become suddenly afraid or alarmed. The loud explosion frightened everyone. Deer frighten easily. 2. To drive away by scaring. The dog frightened away the squirrels. fright en (fr n) verb, frightened, frightening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frighten pronunciation udPronouce Ff179 udSndDir f\f12 max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared frightful udEmotion scared udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm189 1. Causing sudden fear; alarming. I was awakened by a frightful noise. 2. Disgusting or shocking. The amount of litter in the park was frightful. fright ful (fr l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frightful pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared frigid 1. Very cold. Some animals with heavy fur can survive in a frigid climate. 2. Cold in feeling; unfriendly. The political opponents gave each other a frigid greeting when they met on the street. frig id (frij id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frigid pronunciation (frij udPronouce Ff180 udSndDir f\f12 fringe udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Ff181 1. A border of hanging threads or cords. The bedspread has a fringe all the way around the edge. 2. Anything like a fringe. A fringe of bushes lined the driveway. fringe (frinj) noun, plural fringes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fringe pronunciation (frinj) :PHYSSIZE fringe on a jacket freedom udEmotion enthusia udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm174 1. The condition of being free; liberty. The slaves struggled for their freedom. 2. The condition of being able to move or act without being held back. Our dog has complete freedom of the house. free dom (fr m) noun, plural freedoms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freedom pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia freeway udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Ff168 A highway with more than two lanes and no intersections or stoplights. A freeway is used for fast and direct driving. free way (fr ) noun, plural freeways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freeway pronunciation freeze udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm175 1. To harden because of the cold. When water freezes, it becomes ice. 2. To cover or block with ice. The cold weather froze the pipes in our house while we were on vacation. 3. To make or become very cold. We stood there freezing as we waited for the bus. 4. To become fixed or motionless. The campers froze when they saw the snake. 5. To damage or be damaged by cold or frost. The orange crop in Florida froze this winter. freeze (fr z) verb, froze, frozen, freezing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freeze pronunciation freezer udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm176 A refrigerator or part of a refrigerator used to freeze food quickly or to store food that is already frozen. freez er (fr r) noun, plural freezers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freezer pronunciation freight 1. The carrying of goods by land, air, or water. Most of this airline s business is freight. 2. The goods carried in this way; cargo. It took five hours to unload all the freight from the train. freight (fr t) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freight pronunciation udPronouce Ff169 udSndDir f\f12 freighter udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm177 A ship used for carrying cargo. freight er (fr r) noun, plural freighters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freighter pronunciation French udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm178 1. The people of France. 2. The language of France. Noun. Having to do with France, its people, their language, or their culture. Adjective. French (french) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Frenchm pronunciation (french) French fries Thin strips of potatoes that are fried in fat until they are brown and crisp. French fries (fr SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir French fries pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Fm179 udSndDir f\f12 udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia French Guiana A territory of France that is on the northeastern coast of South America. French Gui na (g or g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir French Guiana pronunciation or g udPronouce Fm180 udSndDir f\f12 French horn A brass musical instrument. A French horn has a long tube that is coiled in a circle and that then widens into the shape of a bell. French horn :PHYSSIZE Frenchman udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Ff170 A person who was born in or is a citizen of France. French man (french n) noun, plural Frenchmen (french SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Frenchman pronunciation (french Frenchwoman udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm181 A woman who was born in or is a citizen of France. French an (french n) noun, plural Frenchwomen (french SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Frenchwoman pronunciation (french frenzy udEmotion shocked udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm182 Wild excitement. The people were in a frenzy to escape from the bees. fren zy (fren ) noun, plural frenzies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frenzy9 pronunciation (fren buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked frequency udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Ff171 1. A happening again and again. The frequency of storms this spring caused the pond to overflow. 2. The number of times something happens or takes place during a period of time. The frequency of a person s heartbeat is usually between sixty and ninety beats a minute. 3. The number of cycles per second of a radio wave or other kind of wave or radiation. fre cy (fr ) noun, plural frequencies.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frequency pronunciation frequent Happening often; taking place again and again. There are frequent thunderstorms in this area in the summer. fre quent (fr nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frequent pronunciation udPronouce Fm183 udSndDir f\f12 fresh 1. Newly done, made, or gathered. I always buy fresh vegetables instead of canned or frozen ones. 2. New; another. I took out a fresh piece of stationery after I made a mistake in my letter. 3. Clean or refreshing. It was stuffy in the room so we stepped outside for a breath of fresh air. 4. Not salty. Most lakes have fresh water. 5. Rude; impudent. I was kept after school for being fresh to the teacher. fresh (fresh) adjective, fresher, freshest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fresh pronunciation (fresh) udPronouce Ff172 udSndDir f\f12 fragment udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff161 A part that is broken off; small piece. The students found some fragments of Indian pottery in the woods. frag ment (frag nt) noun, plural fragments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fragmentK pronunciation (frag fragrance udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff162 A sweet or pleasing smell. Roses have a beautiful fragrance. fra grance (fr ns) noun, plural fragrances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fragrance pronunciation fragrant Having a sweet or pleasing smell. The flowers made the whole room fragrant. fra grant (fr nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fragrant pronunciation udPronouce Fm167 udSndDir f\f11 frail 1. Lacking in strength; weak. The child was too frail to play most sports. 2. Easily broken or torn; delicate. That lace is very old and frail. frail (fr l) adjective, frailer, frailest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frail pronunciation udPronouce Ff163 udSndDir f\f11 frame udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff164 1. A structure that borders or supports something. The window frame needs painting. 2. The structure of a person s body; build. That football player has a large frame. Noun. 1. To set in a bordering or supporting structure. The painter framed the drawing. 2. To enclose as a picture frame does. The hat frames your face nicely. 3. To express or construct carefully. The teacher framed each question so that everyone would understand. Verb. frame (fr m) noun, plural frames; verb, framed, framing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frame pronunciation framework udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff165 A structure that gives shape or support to something. The framework of the building is steel. frame work (fr ) noun, plural frameworks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir framework pronunciation :PHYSSIZE framework of a housese franc udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fm168 A unit of money and a coin of France, Belgium, Switzerland, and other countries. Another word that sounds like this is frank. franc (frangk) noun, plural francs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir franc pronunciation (frangk)g France A country in western Europe. France (frans) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir France pronunciation (frans) udPronouce Fm169 udSndDir f\f12 frank Honest and open in expressing one s real thoughts and feelings. Let me be frank and tell you that your voice is not good enough for the choir. Another word that sounds like this is franc. frank (frangk) adjective, franker, frankest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frank pronunciation (frangk) udPronouce Fm170 udSndDir f\f12 frankfurter enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Ff166 A sausage made of beef or beef and pork. It is often served on a long roll. frank er (frangk r) noun, plural frankfurters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frankfurter pronunciation (frangk word history Word History The word frankfurter comes from a German word that means from Frankfurt. This kind of sausage may have been first made in the city of Frankfurt in Germany. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE frantic Wildly excited by worry or fear. The children became frantic when they realized they were lost in the crowded department store. fran tic (fran tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir frantic pronunciation (fran tik)o max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Ff167 udSndDir f\f12 udEmotion shocked shocked shocked fraud udEmotion frustrat udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm171 1. A tricking of someone in order to cheat. To sell fake diamonds that are supposed to be genuine would be fraud. 2. A person or thing that tricks or cheats; fake. Someone who claims to be a doctor but really isn t is nothing but a fraud. fraud (fr d) noun, plural frauds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fraud pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat To separate into loose threads. Many years of wear had frayed the cuffs of the coat. fray (fr ) verb, frayed, fraying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Fc103 udSndDir f\f12 freak udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm172 1. A person, animal, or plant that has not developed normally. A mouse with two tails would be a freak. 2. Anything odd or unusual. freak (fr k) noun, plural freaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freak pronunciation freckle udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fm173 A small brownish spot on the skin. The twins have red hair and freckles. freck le (frek l) noun, plural freckles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freckle pronunciation (frek udSndDir f\f12 udPronouce Fc104 1. Having one s liberty; not under another s control. We kept the injured bird until its wing healed, and then we set it free. 2. Not held back or confined. You are free to come and go as you like in the library. 3. Not troubled or affected by something. They live a life that is free from care or worry. The veterinarian said that our dog was free from disease. 4. Not obstructed; clear. The stairway should be kept free of toys. 5. Without cost. We received free tickets to the show. Adjective. Without cost. Children were admitted free to the theater. Adverb. To make or set free. We freed the trapped animal. Verb. free (fr ) adjective, freer, freest; adverb; verb, freed, freeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir freey pronunciation foundation udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fm164 1. The act of founding. We studied the American Revolution and the foundation of the United States. 2. The base on which a structure is built. The foundation of the house is a big slab of concrete. 3. Something that supports or justifies; basis. The story was just a rumor, without foundation. foun tion (foun d n) noun, plural foundations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foundationU pronunciation (foun d foundry udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff153 A place where metal is melted and formed into different shapes. found ry (foun ) noun, plural foundries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foundry pronunciation (foun fountain udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff154 1. A stream of water that is made to shoot from the ground or from a structure designed for it. Some fountains are used to drink from, and others are used only as decoration. 2. An abundant source of something. That teacher is a fountain of knowledge about American history. foun tain (foun n) noun, plural fountains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fountain% pronunciation (foun :PHYSSIZE fountain pen A pen that has a little tube inside to hold and feed liquid ink to the writing point. fountain pen udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fc100 One more than three; 4. Another word that sounds like this is for. four (f r) noun, plural fours; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir four# pronunciation Four-H club udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fm165 One of a group of organizations for young people that teach and promote skills in farming and maintaining a home. The Four-H clubs are named for their purpose of improving the heads, hearts, hands, and health of their members. Four-H club (f SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Four-H club pronunciation fourteen udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff155 Four more than ten; 14. four teen (f ) noun, plural fourteens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fourteen pronunciation fourteenth udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff156 Next after the thirteenth. Adjective, noun. One of fourteen equal parts; 1/14. Noun. four teenth (f ) adjective; noun, plural fourteenths.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fourteenth pronunciation fourth udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fm166 Next after the third. Adjective, noun. One of four equal parts; 1/4. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is forth. fourth (f rth) adjective; noun, plural fourths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fourth pronunciation Fourth of July A holiday celebrated in the United States. Look up Independence Day for more information. Fourth of July buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fc101 One of a number of birds that are used for food. The chicken, turkey, and duck are kinds of fowl. Another word that sounds like this is foul. fowl (foul) noun, plural fowl or fowls.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fowlk pronunciation (foul) udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fc102 1. A wild animal that is closely related to the dog. A fox has a pointed nose and ears, a bushy tail, and thick fur. 2. The fur of a fox. 3. A sly or cunning person. You were a fox to pretend to be sleeping when I came into your room. fox (foks) noun, plural foxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (foks) :PHYSSIZE foxhound udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff157 A hound with a very good sense of smell. It is trained to hunt foxes. A foxhound has a tan, black, and white coat. fox hound (foks hound ) noun, plural foxhounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foxhound9 pronunciation (foks hound fraction enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff158 1. A part of a whole. Only a small fraction of the people watching the football game left before it was over. 2. A number that stands for one or more of the equal parts of a whole. A fraction shows the division of one number by a second number. 2/3, 3/4, and 1/16 are fractions. frac tion (frak n) noun, plural fractions.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fraction pronunciation (frak fracture udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff159 To crack or break. The hockey player fell and fractured an ankle. Verb. A crack or break. With care, a fracture of a bone will usually heal. Noun. frac ture (frak r) verb, fractured, fracturing; noun, plural fractures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fracture pronunciation (frak fragile Easily broken; delicate. That china cup is very fragile. frag ile (fraj l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fragile pronunciation (fraj udPronouce Ff160 udSndDir f\f11 fortress udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff147 A strong place that can be defended against attack; fort. for tress (f tris) noun, plural fortresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fortress pronunciation tris) fortunate Having or resulting from good luck; lucky. One fortunate person has won the contest twice. Scheduling our picnic for this sunny day was a fortunate choice. for nate (f nit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fortunate pronunciation nit) udPronouce Fm157 udSndDir f\f11 fortune udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fm158 1. Something either good or bad that will happen to a person. The Gypsy in the circus is going to tell my fortune. 2. Luck. It was my good fortune to find a summer job I liked at the first place I looked. 3. Great wealth; riches. The queen has a fortune in jewels. for tune (f n) noun, plural fortunes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fortune pronunciation fortuneteller udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fm159 A person who claims to be able to tell people s fortunes. for er (f n tel r) noun, plural fortunetellers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fortuneteller pronunciation n tel forty udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff148 Four times ten; 40. for ty (f ) noun, plural forties; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forty pronunciation forum udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff149 1. The public square of an ancient Roman city. Business and other important activities took place in the forum. 2. A meeting to discuss issues or questions of public interest. A forum was held at the school to discuss littering in the neighborhood. fo rum (f m) noun, plural forums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forum pronunciation forward udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fm160 Toward what is in front or ahead. The soldier stepped forward to receive the medal. We are looking forward to our vacation. Adverb. 1. At or toward the front. I took a forward seat on the plane. 2. Bold or rude. Some forward children were making fun of the old couple. Adjective. To send ahead to a new address. My parents forwarded the mail I got during the summer to my address at camp. Verb. A player whose position is near the front of the team in certain games. My cousin plays forward on the basketball team. Noun. for ward (f rd) adverb; adjective; verb, forwarded, forwarding; noun, plural forwards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forward pronunciation forwards Another spelling for the adverb forward. The car rolled forwards. for wards (f rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forwards pronunciation udPronouce Ff150 udSndDir f\f11 fossil udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fm161 The hardened remains or traces of an animal or plant that lived long ago. The fossils that we found were imprints of ancient leaves and seashells in rock. fos sil (fos l) noun, plural fossils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fossile pronunciation fossil fuel A fuel that was formed from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals. Coal and petroleum are fossil fuels. fossil fuel foster To help the growth or development of. My parents fostered my interest in music by giving me piano lessons. Verb. Giving or receiving care in a family without being related by birth or adoption. The state has a special department that tries to find foster parents for children who have no homes of their own. Adjective. fos ter (f r) verb, fostered, fostering; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foster pronunciation udPronouce Fm162 udSndDir f\f11 fought Past tense of fight. The armies fought a long battle. Look up fight for more information. fought (f t) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fought pronunciation udPronouce Fm163 udSndDir f\f11 udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce 1. Very unpleasant or dirty. There was a foul odor in the air when the sewer pipes broke. I would never go swimming in that river because the water is foul. 2. Cloudy, rainy, or stormy. Foul weather delayed the ship. 3. Very bad; evil. The villain in the story had committed all sorts of foul deeds. 4. Breaking the rules; unfair. An umpire or referee applies the rules and prevents any foul play. 5. Outside the foul line in a baseball game. The batter hit a foul ball. Adjective. 1. A breaking of rules. The basketball player committed a foul by knocking down another player. 2. A baseball that is hit outside the foul line. Noun. 1. To make dirty. The factory fouled the lake by pumping waste into it. 2. To tangle or become tangled. The child fouled the fishing line in the bushes along the shore. 3. To hit a foul ball in baseball. The batter fouled the ball to the right of first base. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is fowl. foul (foul) adjective, fouler, foulest; noun, plural fouls; verb, fouled, fouling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foulQ pronunciation (foul) foul line Either of the two lines in baseball that go from home plate through first or third base to the limits of the playing field. foul line found Past tense and past participle of find. I found the watch I thought I had lost. Look up find for more information. found (found) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir found pronunciation (found) udPronouce Ff151 udSndDir f\f11 found To start or bring into being; establish. The students worked together to found a science club. found (found) verb, founded, founding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir found pronunciation (found) udPronouce Ff152 udSndDir f\f11 udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce 1. A tool with a handle at one end and two or more thin pointed parts at the other. One kind of fork is used for eating food. A larger kind of fork is used for pitching hay. 2. The place where something divides. Turn left at the fork in the road. Noun. 1. To lift or pitch with a fork. The farmer forked hay into the wagon. 2. To divide into branches. The river forks two miles upstream. Verb. fork (f rk) noun, plural forks; verb, forked, forking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rk)ing udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce 1. The outline of something; shape. We could see the dim form of the bridge through the fog. 2. Kind or type. Electricity is a form of energy. 3. A way of behaving or of doing something. I have been working to improve my form in diving. 4. A sheet of paper with blanks that are to be filled in. Many people who are applying for jobs must fill out forms. 5. One of the different ways that a word may appear. is a form of the verb is a plural form. Noun. 1. To make or shape. The artist formed a head out of clay. The citizens formed a plan to reduce pollution. 2. To take shape. The water dripping from the roof formed into icicles. 3. To make up. Students formed the biggest part of the crowd waiting to get into the concert. Verb. form (f rm) noun, plural forms; verb, formed, forming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rm)33 formal udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Fm151 1. Very stiff and proper. The teacher s manner was so formal that the students were a little afraid. 2. Following strict custom, ceremony, or rules. At a formal dinner, the guest of honor sits to the right of the host. 3. Done or made with authority; official. A formal agreement has to be written, signed, and witnessed. Adjective. 1. A formal dress. 2. A formal dance. Noun. for mal (f l) adjective; noun, plural formals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir formal pronunciation formation udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Ff140 1. The process of forming or making. The formation of ice from water requires a temperature below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Something formed or made. Scientists agree that some rock formations are several billion years old. 3. The way in which the members or units of a group are arranged. The band lined up in parade formation. Flocks of geese often fly in a formation shaped like a V. for tion (f n) noun, plural formations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir formation pronunciation former udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Ff141 1. The first of two. Greenland and Madagascar are both islands; the former is in the North Atlantic Ocean and the latter is in the Indian Ocean. 2. Belonging to or happening in the past; earlier. In former times, people used fireplaces to heat their houses. for mer (f r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir former pronunciation formerly In time past; once. Trains were formerly pulled by steam locomotives. for ly (f ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir formerly pronunciation udPronouce Fm152 udSndDir f\f10 formula udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Fm153 1. An explanation of how to prepare a medicine, food, or other mixture. A formula says how much of each ingredient to use. The formula for mixing this drink is to add one part powder to three parts of cold water. 2. A rule expressed in symbols or numbers. The formula for changing miles into kilometers is: 1 mile equals 1.61 kilometers. 3. A way of naming a chemical compound that uses a symbol for each element in a molecule of the compound. The chemical formula for water is H O. 4. A set method for doing or getting something. There is no real formula for making friends. for la (f ) noun, plural formulas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir formula pronunciation forsake To give up or leave. I have decided to forsake the city and live on a farm. for sake (f ) verb, forsook, forsaken, forsaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forsake pronunciation udPronouce Ff142 udSndDir f\f10 forsaken Past participle of forsake. We took in a stray puppy whose owners had forsaken it. Look up forsake for more information. for en (f n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forsaken pronunciation udPronouce Fm154 udSndDir f\f10 forsook Past tense of forsake. The shepherd forsook the flock when wolves attacked. Look up forsake for more information. for sook (f ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forsook pronunciation udPronouce Ff143 udSndDir f\f10 forsythia udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Fm155 A shrub that has yellow flowers shaped like little bells. The flowers grow in clusters along the stem and bloom in the early spring before the leaves appear. for r sith ) noun, plural forsythias.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forsythia pronunciation r sith :PHYSSIZE udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce A strong building or area that can be defended against attacks by an enemy. fort (f rt) noun, plural forts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE forth 1. Forward. From that day forth, the child was never lonely again. 2. Out into view. The buds on the bush burst forth on the first warm day of spring. Another word that sounds like this is fourth. forth (f rth) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forth pronunciation udPronouce Ff144 udSndDir f\f11 fortieth udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Ff145 Next after the thirty-ninth. Adjective, noun. One of forty equal parts; 1/40. Noun. for eth (f ith) adjective; noun, plural fortieths.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fortieth} pronunciation ith) fortification udSndDir f\f11 udPronouce Fm156 1. The act of strengthening something. A high wall was built as part of the fortification of the town against attacking armies. 2. Something that strengthens, such as a wall or embankment. for tion (f fi k n) noun, plural fortifications. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fortification pronunciation fi k fortify 1. To make stronger or more secure. Two thousand years ago the Chinese built a wall on their northern border to fortify themselves against invaders. 2. To add strengthening ingredients to; enrich. This breakfast cereal is fortified with vitamins and iron. for fy (f ) verb, fortified, fortifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fortify pronunciation udPronouce Ff146 udSndDir f\f11 forest ranger A person whose job is to protect forests. forest ranger foretell To tell ahead of time; predict. Some people think you can foretell a person s future by looking at the stars. fore tell (f r tel ) verb, foretold, foretelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foretell pronunciation r tel udPronouce Fm146 udSndDir f\f10 foretold Past tense and past participle of foretell. The prophet foretold the king s death. Look up foretell for more information. fore told (f ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foretold pronunciation udPronouce Fm147 udSndDir f\f10 forever 1. Throughout all time; without ever coming to an end. No one can expect things to remain the same forever. 2. Without letting up; always; constantly. That grouch is forever complaining about things. for er (f r) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forever pronunciation udPronouce Ff130 udSndDir f\f10 forfeit udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Ff131 To lose or have to give up because of some fault, accident, or mistake. The top player forfeited the tennis match because of illness. I had to forfeit my place in line because I forgot my wallet. Verb. Something lost because of some fault, accident, or mistake. The game ended with forfeit when one player suffered a severe cramp and could not continue. Noun. for feit (f fit) verb, forfeited, forfeiting; noun, plural forfeits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forfeit pronunciation forgave Past tense of forgive. I forgave my friend for forgetting my birthday. Look up forgive for more information. for gave (f ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forgave pronunciation udPronouce Fm148 udSndDir f\f10 max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta forge udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Ff132 A furnace or hearth in which metal is heated. The fire softens the metal so that it can be hammered into shape. A blacksmith uses a forge to make horseshoes. Noun. 1. To heat in a forge until very hot and then hammer into shape. Blacksmiths used to forge iron into tools as well as horseshoes. 2. To make or form. Diplomats forged a peace agreement between the two warring nations. 3. To copy in order to trick or cheat. It is a crime to forge someone else s signature on the check. Verb. forge (f rj) noun, plural forges; verb, forged, forging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forge pronunciation :PHYSSIZE forge To move forward slowly but steadily. The tugboat forged through the rough waters of the bay. forge (f rj) verb, forged, forging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forge pronunciation udPronouce Ff133 udSndDir f\f10 forget 1. To not be able to remember. I was afraid I would forget the address, so I wrote it down. 2. To fail to think of or do. I forgot to tell my parents that I would be late for dinner. for get (f r get ) verb, forgot, forgotten or forgot, forgetting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forget pronunciation r get udPronouce Ff134 udSndDir f\f10 forgetful Likely to forget; having a poor memory. My forgetful cousin can never remember my telephone number. for ful (f r get l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forgetful pronunciation r get udPronouce Ff135 udSndDir f\f10 forget-me-not udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Ff136 A low plant that has small blue, pink, or white flowers that are shaped like trumpets and grow in clusters. for get-me-not (f r get ) noun, plural forget-me-nots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forget-me-not pronunciation r get :PHYSSIZE forgive To stop blaming or feeling anger toward; pardon or excuse. I said I was sorry for breaking the window, and I asked my parents to forgive me. for give (f r giv ) verb, forgave, forgiven, forgiving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forgive pronunciation r giv udPronouce Fm149 udSndDir f\f10 max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta forgiven Past participle of forgive. I have forgiven my friend for tearing my sweater. Look up forgive for more information. for en (f r giv n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forgiven pronunciation r giv udPronouce Ff137 udSndDir f\f10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta forgiveness udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Fm150 1. The act of forgiving; pardon. I beg your forgiveness for my being late. 2. A willingness to forgive. After I heard why my friend had left without me, my heart was full of forgiveness. for ness (f r giv nis) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forgiveness pronunciation r giv max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta forgot Past tense of forget. I forgot to take my lunch with me to school today. Look up forget for more information. for got (f r got ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forgot pronunciation r got udPronouce Ff138 udSndDir f\f10 forgotten Past participle of forget. I realized that I had forgotten my keys. Look up forget for more information. for ten (f r got n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forgotten pronunciation r got udPronouce Ff139 udSndDir f\f10 forefinger udSndDir udPronouce Fm138 The finger next to the thumb; index finger. fore ger (f r) noun, plural forefingers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forefinger pronunciation r)MaxD forefoot udSndDir udPronouce Ff122 One of the front feet of an animal that has four feet. fore foot (f ) noun, plural forefeet. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forefoot pronunciation foregone Known or decided ahead of time. My friend s election as captain of the hockey team seemed to be a foregone conclusion. fore gone (f or f ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foregone pronunciation or f buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Ff123 udSndDir f\f10 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass foreground udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Fm139 The part of a picture or view that is or seems to be nearest to the person looking at it. fore ground (f ground ) noun, plural foregrounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foreground' pronunciation ground :PHYSSIZE Tulips are in the foreground. forehead udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Ff124 The part of the face above the eyebrows. fore head (f id or f ) noun, plural foreheads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forehead pronunciation id or f foreign 1. Of or from another country. My neighbor from France speaks English with a foreign accent. 2. Outside a person s own country. Have you ever visited any foreign countries? 3. Having to do with other nations or governments. The president makes many decisions on foreign policy. for eign (f n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foreign pronunciation udPronouce Ff125 udSndDir f\f10 foreigner udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Fm140 A person who is from another country. The festival I saw in Mexico is not usually seen by foreigners. for er (f r) noun, plural foreigners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foreigner pronunciation foreleg udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Ff126 One of the front legs of an animal that has four or more legs. fore leg (f ) noun, plural forelegs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foreleg pronunciation foreman udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Fm141 1. A worker who is in charge of a group of workers. Who is the foreman at the factory? 2. The chairperson of a jury. The foreman announced that the jury had reached a verdict. fore man (f n) noun, plural foremen (f SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foreman pronunciation foremost First in position or importance. The judge was considered the foremost citizen of the town. fore most (f ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foremost pronunciation udPronouce Fm142 udSndDir f\f10 forerunner udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Ff127 1. A person or thing that comes before another. The bicycle was the forerunner of the motorcycle. 2. A sign of something coming. A brisk wind and a dark sky are often forerunners of a storm. fore ner (f r) noun, plural forerunners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forerunner pronunciation r)f\f1 foresaw Past tense of foresee. The hikers foresaw the hot weather and brought plenty of water. Look up foresee for more information. fore saw (f ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foresaw pronunciation udPronouce Fm143 udSndDir f\f10 foresee To know or see ahead of time. No one can really foresee what the world will be like one hundred years from now. fore see (f ) verb, foresaw, foreseen, foreseeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foresee pronunciation udPronouce Fm144 udSndDir f\f10 foreseen udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Ff128 Past participle of foresee. We should have foreseen that we did not have enough gasoline for the long trip. Look up foresee for more information. fore seen (f ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foreseeni pronunciation foresight Care or thought for the future. You showed foresight in bringing along an umbrella. fore sight (f ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foresight pronunciation udPronouce Ff129 udSndDir f\f10 forest udSndEffect forest.wav udSndDir f\f10 udPronouce Fm145 Many trees and plants covering a large area of land; woods. for est (f ist) noun, plural forests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forest pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE footprint udSndDir udPronouce Fm131 A mark made by a foot or shoe. You made footprints all over the floor with your dirty feet. foot print (f print ) noun, plural footprints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir footprint pronunciation print footstep udSndEffect footstep.wav udSndDir udPronouce Fm132 1. The sound made by a step. 2. A step of the foot. to follow in someone s footsteps. To imitate or follow the same course as someone. I m going to follow in my cousin s footsteps and become a lawyer. foot step (f ) noun, plural footsteps.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir footstepU idiom to follow in someone s footsteps. To imitate or follow the same course as someone. I m going to follow in my cousin s footsteps and become a lawyer.= pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE footstool udSndDir udPronouce Ff117 A low stool on which a person can rest the feet while sitting down. foot stool (f ) noun, plural footstools. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir footstool pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Throughout a time or distance of. We worked for two hours. The scouts hiked for three miles. 2. Intended or reserved to accommodate. This closet is for dishes. This room is for guests. 3. As a result of; because of. We were praised for our success in the debate. 4. In support or defense of. They were willing to fight for their beliefs. 5. In the amount of. We received a bill for fifty dollars. 6. At the cost of. I bought a ticket for fifteen dollars. 7. Directed to, sent to, given to, or belonging to. This letter is for you. 8. In place of; instead of. They used a cardboard carton for a table. Preposition. Because. We should go, for it is late. Conjunction. Other words that sound like this are fore and four. for (f r; unstressed f r) preposition; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation r; unstressed f forage udSndDir udPronouce Ff118 Hay, grain, and other food for cows, horses, and similar animals. Noun. To hunt or search, especially for food or supplies. The birds foraged in the snow. Verb. for age (f ij or for ij) noun; verb, foraged, foraging. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forage forbade Past tense of forbid. The teacher forbade us to talk during the fire drill. Look up forbid for more information. for bade (f r bad or f ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forbade pronunciation r bad or f udPronouce Fm133 udSndDir forbid udSndDir udPronouce Ff119 To order not to do something; prohibit. The school forbids eating in the classrooms. I forbid you to go swimming. for bid (f r bid ) verb, forbade, forbidden, forbidding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forbidg pronunciation r bid force udSndDir udPronouce Ff120 1. Power or strength. The batter hit the ball with great force. The force of the explosion broke the windows. 2. Power or strength that is used against a person or thing. The sheriff had to use force to pry the top off the box. 3. A group of people who work together. The police force in this city is one of the best in the country. 4. Something that moves a body or stops or changes its motion. The force of gravity causes things to fall when they are dropped. 5. The power to convince or influence. The force of your argument convinced me. Noun. 1. To cause someone to do something against his or her wishes; make. The rain forced us to cancel the picnic. 2. To cause to open by using force. I had to force the lock on my suitcase because I lost the key. 3. To get or make by using power or strength. They forced their way through the crowd. Verb. in force. Being observed or enforced; in effect. Despite yesterday s rain, rules for saving water are still in force. force (f rs) noun, plural forces; verb, forced, forcing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir force idiom in force. Being observed or enforced; in effect. Despite yesterday s rain, rules for saving water are still in force. pronunciation rs)Sn forceful Having much strength or power; vigorous. Everyone in the auditorium listened to the candidate s forceful speech. force ful (f l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forceful pronunciation udPronouce Fm134 udSndDir forceps udSndDir udPronouce Fm135 A small tool for gripping and holding things. Forceps are used by doctors and dentists in operations. for ceps (f seps) noun, plural forceps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forceps pronunciation seps) udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A shallow place where a river or other body of water can be crossed. Noun. To cross at a shallow place. The riders forded the river at its shallowest point. Verb. ford (f rd) noun, plural fords; verb, forded, fording. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce At or toward the front. The pilot stood at the fore part of the ship. Other words that sound like this are for and four. fore (f r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fore= pronunciation fore- A prefix that means: 1. At or near the front. Foreleg means a front leg. 2. Ahead of time; before. Foresee means to see ahead of time. fore- forearm udSndDir udPronouce Fm136 The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. fore arm (f ) noun, plural forearms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forearm pronunciation forecast udSndDir udPronouce Fm137 To tell what will or may happen; predict. Some political experts tried to forecast the results of the election. Verb. A statement that tells what will or may happen; prediction. Let s listen to the weather forecast to find out if it s going to rain today. Noun. fore cast (f ) verb, forecast or forecasted, forecasting; noun, plural forecasts.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forecasti pronunciation forefather udSndDir udPronouce Ff121 An ancestor. My forefathers came to America during colonial times. fore ther (f r) noun, plural forefathers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir forefather+ pronunciation follower udSndDir udPronouce Fm126 Someone who supports or admires a person or a set of beliefs. The followers of the religious leader gathered to listen to the sermon. fol er (fol r) noun, plural followers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir followerg pronunciation following udSndDir udPronouce Ff112 That comes after in order or time. We ll pack on Thursday evening and start on our trip the following morning. Adjective. A group of supporters. That author has a large following. Noun. fol ing (fol ing) adjective; noun, plural followings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir following pronunciation ing) folly udSndDir udPronouce Fm127 A lack of good sense; foolishness. It is folly to think that you can drive anywhere in this blizzard. fol ly (fol ) noun, plural follies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir folly pronunciation Liking or loving. I m fond of my classmates. fond (fond) adjective, fonder, fondest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fond) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion flirtati flirtati flirtati udSndDir udPronouce A basin used to hold water for baptism. font (font) noun, plural fonts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (font) udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce Something that is eaten or taken in by people, animals, or plants that keeps them alive and helps them grow; nourishment. food (f d) noun, plural foods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir food? pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable food chain A group of living things that form a chain in which the first living thing is eaten by the second, the second is eaten by the third, and so on. An example of a food chain is a peach which is eaten by a fly, which is eaten by a spider, which is eaten by a snake, which is eaten by a hawk. food chain food processor udSndEffect foodproc.wav udSndDir udPronouce Ff113 An appliance for slicing, chopping, grating, and blending foods. food proc sor (pros r or pr SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir food processorO pronunciation (pros r or pr udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who does not have good sense. You re a fool to think that you can drive all day and all night without any sleep. 2. A person whose job was to entertain people in the household of a king, queen, or noble. Noun. 1. To trick. The prisoner s plan to escape did not fool the guards. 2. To be silly; joke; tease. I said I could swim a mile, but I was only fooling. Verb. fool (f l) noun, plural fools; verb, fooled, fooling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation foolish udSndDir udPronouce Ff114 Without good sense; unwise. It is foolish to dive into a lake without knowing how deep it is. fool ish (f lish) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foolish pronunciation lish) udSndDir udPronouce 1. The end part of the leg that humans and other animals walk on or stand on. 2. The lowest or supporting part. It took all day to hike down to the foot of the mountain. Would you hold the foot of the ladder steady while I climb up? 3. The part opposite the head. There is an extra blanket at the foot of the bed in case it gets cold during the night. 4. A measure of length equal to 12 inches. One foot is the same as 0.3048 meters. on foot. By walking. Some people drove to the park, but we went on foot. to put one s foot down. To act firmly according to one s rights or authority. My friend had kept the borrowed sweater much too long, so I had to put my foot down and demand that it be returned the next day. under foot. Obstructing passage or movement. The kittens were always under foot. foot (f t) noun, plural feet. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom on foot. By walking. Some people drove to the park, but we went on foot. to put one s foot down. To act firmly according to one s rights or authority. My friend had kept the borrowed sweater much too long, so I had to put my foot down and demand that it be returned the next day. under foot. Obstructing passage or movement. The kittens were always under foot. pronunciation football udSndDir udPronouce Fm128 1. A game played by two teams of eleven players each on a large field with goals at each end. Each team tries to make points by carrying, passing, or kicking the ball over the other team s goal. 2. The oval ball used in this game. foot ball (f ) noun, plural footballs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir football pronunciation :PHYSSIZE playing football foothill udSndDir udPronouce Ff115 A low hill near the lower part of a mountain or mountain range. Their home lay in the foothills of the great mountains. foot hill (f ) noun, plural foothills.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foothillW pronunciation footing udSndDir udPronouce Ff116 1. The safe or firm placing of the feet. You can easily lose your footing on those wet, slippery rocks. 2. A safe place or support for the feet. The icy ledge provided no footing for the mountain climbers. 3. A position or relationship. We started off on a bad footing with our neighbors because we trampled on their garden the day we moved into our new home. foot ing (f ing) noun, plural footings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir footing pronunciation footlights The row of lights along the front edge of a stage in a theater. foot lights (f ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir footlights pronunciation udPronouce Fm129 udSndDir footnote udSndDir udPronouce Fm130 A note or explanation at the bottom of a page. foot note (f ) noun, plural footnotes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir footnote pronunciation To stop from being successful. The clever hero of the story foiled the pirates plan to take over the ship. foil (foil) verb, foiled, foiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (foil) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce Metal that is formed in very thin, flexible sheets. I wrapped my sandwich in aluminum foil to keep it fresh. foil (foil) noun, plural foils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (foil)pron udSndDir udPronouce A long sword used in fencing. The tip of a foil is covered to prevent injury. foil (foil) noun, plural foils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (foil)mo udSndDir udPronouce 1. To bend or double over on itself. I folded the letter and put it in the envelope. 2. To bring together close to the body. I folded my hands in my lap and waited. The bird folded its wings and went to sleep. Verb. 1. A part that is bent or doubled over on itself. The dress hung in graceful folds. 2. A mark or crease made by folding. Cut the paper along the fold. Noun. fold (f ld) verb, folded, folding; noun, plural folds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A pen or other closed-in area for sheep. The farmer herded the sheep into the fold for the night. fold (f ld) noun, plural folds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation folder udSndDir udPronouce Fm122 1. A holder for loose papers. A folder is often a folded sheet of thin cardboard. 2. A booklet made up of folded sheets of paper. Before our trip to Europe, we got travel folders about all the places we wanted to see. fold er (f r) noun, plural folders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir folder pronunciation foliage The leaves on a tree or other plant. fo age (f ij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foliage pronunciation udPronouce Fm123 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. People. City folk often take their vacations in the country. If you talk to the old folks who live here, you can learn a lot about the town s history. 2. Family or relatives. My folks still live in a small town. Noun. Coming from or belonging to the common people. Modern doctors have learned some interesting things from the folk medicine of China. Adjective. folk (f k) noun, plural folks or folk; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation folk dance 1. A traditional dance that was originally invented by the common people of a region or country. 2. The music for this kind of dance. folk dance :PHYSSIZE performing a folk dance folklore The tales, beliefs, customs, or other traditions of a group of people that are handed down from one generation to the next. folk lore (f ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir folklore maglass max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Fm124 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass folk music The traditional music of the common people of a region or country. folk music folk singer A singer who sings folk songs. folk singer folk song 1. A traditional song of a region or country that has been handed down among the common people. 2. A song imitating or in the style of a real folk song. folk song folktale udSndDir udPronouce Fm125 A traditional story that has been handed down among the common people. folk tale (f ) noun, plural folktales. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir folktale' pronunciation )SndD follow udSndDir udPronouce Ff111 1. To go or come after, behind, or in back of. The lost dog followed us down the street. Spring follows winter. 2. To go along. Follow this road down the hill and turn left at the stop sign. 3. To act according to; obey. Follow the instructions on the package. 4. To pay attention to and understand. The listeners followed the story with interest. I didn t follow the teacher s explanation, so I asked for it to be repeated. 5. To make a living from. Most people along this coast follow the fishing trade. to follow up. To follow an action with something that strengthens its effect. I wrote a letter of complaint to the company, and I followed up with a phone call a few days later. fol low (fol ) verb, followed, following. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir follow1 idiom to follow up. To follow an action with something that strengthens its effect. I wrote a letter of complaint to the company, and I followed up with a phone call a few days later. pronunciation flutter udSndDir udPronouce Ff109 To move or fly with quick, light, flapping movements. Butterflies fluttered among the flowers. Verb. 1. A quick, light, flapping movement. We heard a flutter of wings, as the pigeons flew by. 2. A state of excitement or confusion. The appearance of the movie star caused a flutter among the crowd of fans. Noun. flut ter (flut r) verb, fluttered, fluttering; noun, plural flutters.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flutter pronunciation (flut udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce One of a large group of insects that have two wings. Houseflies, mosquitoes, and gnats are flies. fly (fl ) noun, plural flies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move through the air with wings. Some birds fly south for the winter. 2. To pilot or travel in an aircraft. My cousin flies jets for a large airline. The children flew to Puerto Rico to visit their grandparents. 3. To move, float, or wave in the air. The ocean spray flew into our faces. I went to the park to fly my kite. A flag flew from the ship s mast. 4. To go swiftly. They flew up the stairs when they heard the baby crying. 5. To hit a baseball high into the air. The batter flied to left field. Verb. 1. A flap of material that covers buttons or a zipper on a piece of clothing. 2. A baseball hit high into the air. The batter hit a fly to center field. Noun. fly (fl ) verb, flew, flown, flying (for definitions 1-4) or flied, flying (for definition 5); noun, plural flies. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation flycatcher udSndDir udPronouce Fm117 A songbird that catches flying insects for food. There are many different kinds of flycatchers. fly catch er (fl r) noun, plural flycatchers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flycatcher; pronunciation flyer A spelling that is sometimes used for the word flier. Look up flier for more information. fly er (fl SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flyer pronunciation udPronouce Fm118 udSndDir flying fish A saltwater fish that has fins that look like wings. The flying fish can leap into the air and use its fins to glide above the surface of the water. flying fish :PHYSSIZE flying saucer A flying object that someone thinks he or she sees but that cannot be identified. Some people think that flying saucers are real and that they are sent by beings from outer space. flying saucer udSndDir udPronouce A young horse, donkey, zebra, or similar animal. Noun. The foal had long legs and a clumsy gait. To give birth to a foal. The mare foaled early this morning. Verb. foal (f l) noun, plural foals; verb, foaled, foaling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A mass of tiny bubbles. Foam forms on waves as they break against the shore. Noun. To form or flow in a mass of tiny bubbles. The milk foamed when it was poured into the glass. The rushing stream foamed over the rocks. Verb. foam (f m) noun; verb, foamed, foaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation foam rubber A firm kind of rubber that is like sponge and is used for seats, mattresses, and pillows. foam rubber focus enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Fm119 1. The point at which light rays meet after being bent by a lens. 2. The distance from the lens to the point where the rays meet. The eye of a farsighted person has a longer focus than the eye of a person with normal eyesight. 3. An adjustment that gives a clear image. The binoculars were out of focus. 4. A center of activity or interest. The speaker was the focus of attention for the audience. Noun. 1. To bring to a meeting point or focus. A magnifying glass can be used to focus the sun s rays on a piece of paper and start a fire. 2. To bring into focus so as to make a clear image. The photographer focused the camera before taking the picture. 3. To fix or direct. The wedding guests focused all their attention on the bride and groom as they cut the wedding cake. Verb. fo cus (f s) noun, plural focuses; verb, focused, focusing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir focus pronunciation word history Word History The word focus comes from Latin; in Latin it meant fireplace hearth. The fireplace which gave warmth to the room and where cooking was done would be the natural place for a family or others to gather for many activities. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE fodder udSndDir udPronouce Fm120 Food for horses, cows, and other farm animals. Hay and corn are kinds of fodder. fod der (fod r) noun, plural fodders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fodder pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce An enemy. The knight said to the stranger, Are you friend or foe? foe (f ) noun, plural foes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A cloud of small drops of water close to the earth s surface. The thick fog made driving dangerous. 2. A state of confusion; daze. After not being able to sleep all night, I was in a fog all morning. Noun. To cover or become covered with fog. We had trouble driving home because the heavy mist had fogged the road. Verb. fog (f g or fog) noun, plural fogs; verb, fogged, fogging.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation g or fog) foggy 1. Full of or hidden by fog; misty. It was such a foggy evening that we could not see the tops of the tallest buildings. 2. Confused or unclear. The lost explorers had only a foggy idea of where they were. fog gy (f or fog ) adjective, foggier, foggiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foggy pronunciation or fog udPronouce Fm121 udSndDir foghorn udSndEffect foghorn.wav udSndDir udPronouce Ff110 A horn that is sounded to give a warning to boats when fog makes it difficult to see. fog horn (f or fog ) noun, plural foghorns.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir foghorn pronunciation or fog )ouce flown Past participle of fly. The bird had flown out of the cage. Look up fly for more information. flown (fl n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flown pronunciation udPronouce Ff103 udSndDir udsndeffect flu.wav udemotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A disease that is like a very bad cold. It is caused by a virus and can easily spread from one person to another through coughing and sneezing. This word is a short form of the word influenza. Other words that sound like this are flew and flue. flu (fl ) noun, plural flus. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce The hollow inside part of a chimney that draws the smoke from a fireplace out of the room and into the outside air. Other words that sound like this are flew and flu. flue (fl ) noun, plural flues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation fluff udSndDir udPronouce Fm109 A soft, light material. Some tree seeds are held inside floating bits of fluff. Noun. To pat or puff into a soft, light mass. I fluffed up the cushions on the couch before the guests arrived. Verb. fluff (fluf) noun; verb, fluffed, fluffing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fluff pronunciation (fluf) fluffy Covered with or like fluff. The fluffy baby chicks ran around the barnyard. fluff y (fluf ) adjective, fluffier, fluffiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fluffy pronunciation (fluf udPronouce Fm110 udSndDir fluid enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Fm111 A gas or liquid. Fluids can flow easily, and take the shape of any container they are put in. Air and water are fluids. Noun. Flowing; not solid. Water is fluid unless it is frozen. Adjective. flu id (fl id) noun, plural fluids; adjective.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fluid pronunciation word history Word History Fluid comes from a Latin word meaning to flow. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE flung Past tense and past participle of fling. The actor flung the glass against the wall in anger. Look up fling for more information. flung (flung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flung pronunciation (flung) udPronouce Ff104 udSndDir fluorescent 1. Able to give off light when exposed to electricity or X rays. Fluorescent lamps often are made of glass tubes and are filled with gas. Many schools use fluorescent lighting in classrooms and corridors. 2. Very bright and colorful. Fluorescent colors can attract your attention, so they are sometimes used for warning signs. fluo cent (fl nt or fl nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fluorescent pronunciation nt or fl max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Ff105 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass fluoridate To add fluoride to something. The city fluoridated its drinking water as a way to reduce tooth decay among the people living there. fluor date (fl or fl ) verb, fluoridated, fluoridating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fluoridate pronunciation or fl udPronouce Fm112 udSndDir fluoride A compound that contains fluorine. Fluoride is added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. fluo ride (fl d or fl d) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fluoride pronunciation d or fl max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Fm113 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass fluorine A yellow-green gas. Fluorine is a chemical element. It combines very easily with other elements. Compounds of fluorine are added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay. fluo rine (fl n or fl n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fluorine pronunciation n or fl udPronouce Fm114 udSndDir flurry udSndDir udPronouce Fm115 1. A brief, light fall of snow. 2. A sudden outburst. There is always a flurry of excitement among the spectators when our star player comes to bat. flur ry (fl ) noun, plural flurries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flurry pronunciation flush udSndDir udPronouce Ff106 1. To turn red or cause to turn red; blush. The child s face was flushed with excitement. I flushed with embarrassment when I saw my mistake. 2. To flow or rush suddenly. Water flushed through the pipes. 3. To empty or wash with a sudden rush of water. A plumber came to flush out the clogged drain. Verb. 1. A reddish color or glow. The skiers came home with a healthy flush on their cheeks. 2. A sudden rush or flow. A flush of water burst from the broken pipe. 3. An exciting sensation; thrill. The winner enjoyed the flush of success. Noun. flush (flush) verb, flushed, flushing; noun, plural flushes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flush pronunciation (flush) flush udSndDir udPronouce Ff107 Even or level. The orange juice was flush with the rim of the glass. We tried to fit the shelf flush with the wall. flush (flush) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flush pronunciation (flush) fluster To make embarrassed or nervous; confuse. It flustered them to be the only couple on the dance floor. Verb. Nervous confusion. I was in a fluster the morning of the wedding. Noun. flus ter (flus r) verb, flustered, flustering; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fluster pronunciation (flus udPronouce Fm116 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udEmotion embarras flute udSndDir udPronouce Ff108 A long, thin musical instrument. A person plays a flute by blowing across a hole at one end. The player makes different notes by covering the holes with the fingers or by pushing down keys that cover the holes. flute (fl t) noun, plural flutes.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flute pronunciation :PHYSSIZE flood udSndDir udPronouce 1. A great flow of water over land that is normally dry. Floods can do much damage. 2. A great flow of anything. The child s story came out in a flood of words mixed with tears. Noun. 1. To cover with water. The town was flooded when the dam broke. 2. To fill, cover, or overwhelm. The baseball field was flooded with light for the night game. Verb. flood (flud) noun, plural floods; verb, flooded, flooding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flood pronunciation (flud) floodlight udSndDir udPronouce Fm102 A lamp that shines brightly over a wide area. flood light (flud ) noun, plural floodlights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir floodlight pronunciation (flud floor udSndDir udPronouce Fm103 1. The surface of a room that people walk or stand on. The kitchen floor is covered with tiles. 2. A surface that is like the floor of a room. The ship sank to the ocean floor. 3. A number of rooms that are the same height from the ground and that make up one level of a building; story. My office is on the second floor of the building. Noun. 1. To cover with a floor. They decided to floor the basement with cement. 2. To knock down. 3. To bewilder or surprise completely. We were floored by the news. Verb. floor (fl r) noun, plural floors; verb, floored, flooring.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir floor pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To drop or fall heavily. I was so tired I couldn t wait to get home and flop into bed. 2. To move around or flap loosely. The dog s ears flopped when it ran. 3. To fail completely. The new restaurant flopped after being open for only a month. Verb. 1. The act or sound of dropping or falling heavily. The seal landed in the water with a flop. 2. A complete failure. The new television show was a flop. Noun. flop (flop) verb, flopped, flopping; noun, plural flops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flop? pronunciation (flop) floppy Able to or tending to flop. The hat had a large, floppy brim. flop py (flop ) adjective, floppier, floppiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir floppy pronunciation (flop udPronouce udSndDir floppy disk A flexible piece of plastic that can store information for a computer. Look up diskette for more information. floppy disk floral Of, relating to, or showing flowers. I received a floral arrangement on Valentine s Day. The wallpaper in their room has a floral design. flo ral (fl l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir floral pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Florida A state in the southeastern United States. Its capital is Tallahassee. Flor da (fl or flor ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Fm104 Florida pronunciation or flor word history Word History Florida is a Spanish word that means flowery. Ponce de Leon landed in Florida during the Spanish festival of flowers. He named the place from the name of the holiday, Pasqua florida.] WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow < :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing florist udSndDir udPronouce Ff100 A person who sells flowers and indoor plants. flo rist (fl ist) noun, plural florists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir florist pronunciation ist)Word floss udSndDir udPronouce Fm105 1. A soft, shiny thread of cotton or silk that is used for embroidering. 2. A term that is sometimes used for dental floss. Look up dental floss for more information. Noun. To clean between the teeth with dental floss. The dentist said I should floss my teeth once a day. Verb. floss (fl s) noun, plural flosses; verb, flossed, flossing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir floss pronunciation flounder To struggle or stumble about. The colt floundered as it tried to walk. floun der (floun r) verb, floundered, floundering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flounder pronunciation (floun udPronouce Fm106 udSndDir flounder udSndDir udPronouce Fm107 A flatfish that lives in salt water. Flounder is used as food. floun der (floun r) noun, plural flounder or flounders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flounder pronunciation (floun flour udSndDir udPronouce Ff101 A fine powder that is made by grinding and sifting wheat, rye, or other grains. Flour is used to make bread and cake. flour (flour) noun, plural flours. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flour pronunciation (flour) flourish udSndDir udPronouce Fm108 1. To grow or develop strongly and with vigor. Those plants will flourish in a sunny garden if they are given plenty of water. A highly developed civilization flourished in Mexico long before Europeans discovered the area. 2. To wave in the air boldly. The guard flourished a gun at the escaping prisoners. Verb. 1. A showy gesture or sound. The leading actor walked on stage with a flourish. The trumpets announced the coming of the king and queen with a flourish. 2. An extra stroke for decoration. I signed my name with a flourish below it. Noun. flour ish (fl ish) verb, flourished, flourishing; noun, plural flourishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flourish pronunciation ish)mad udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move along steadily in a stream. Water flows through these pipes. The crowd flowed out of the football stadium when the game was over. 2. To hang or fall loosely. When I was young, my hair flowed to my waist. Verb. 1. The act of flowing. The flow of the river can be controlled by building a dam. 2. A long series of things coming steadily one after another; stream. On the crowded highway, the flow of cars seemed endless. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is floe. flow (fl ) verb, flowed, flowing; noun, plural flows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flow{ pronunciation flower udSndDir udPronouce Ff102 1. The part of a plant that makes seeds; blossom. Most flowers have colored petals. 2. A plant grown for its showy, sometimes brightly colored petals. The garden was full of purple, yellow, and red flowers. Noun. To produce flowers; blossom. Cherry trees flower in the early spring. Verb. flow er (flou r) noun, plural flowers; verb, flowered, flowering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flower pronunciation (flou :PHYSSIZE flier udSndDir udPronouce A person or thing that flies. The eagle is a powerful flier. This word is also spelled flyer. fli er (fl r) noun, plural fliers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flier pronunciation r)flye flight udSndDir udSndEffect flight.wav udPronouce 1. Movement through the air with the use of wings; flying. We watched the graceful flight of the gull. 2. The distance or course traveled by a bird or aircraft. It is a long flight from the United States to China. 3. A group of things flying through the air together. We watched a flight of birds heading south for the winter. 4. A trip in an airplane. Did you have a good flight from Canada to New York? 5. A set of stairs or steps between floors or landings of a building. The movers had to carry the piano up five flights of stairs. flight (fl t) noun, plural flights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flight pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE flight udSndDir udPronouce The act of running away; escape. Some people were hurt during their flight from the burning building. flight (fl t) noun, plural flights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flight pronunciation flight attendant A person who serves passengers on an airplane; a steward or stewardess. flight attendant flimsy Without strength; light and thin; frail. I felt cold when the wind blew because I had on a flimsy summer shirt. My parents didn t believe my flimsy excuse for being late. flim sy (flim ) adjective, flimsier, flimsiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flimsy pronunciation (flim udPronouce udSndDir flinch To draw back from something that is painful, dangerous, or unpleasant. I flinched when the doctor gave me the shot. flinch (flinch) verb, flinched, flinching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flinch pronunciation (flinch) udPronouce udSndDir fling udSndDir udPronouce To throw hard or carelessly. Sometimes I just fling my books and coat on my bed. Verb. 1. A throw. I gave the pebble a fling and it landed in the pond. 2. A time of carefree enjoyment. Our day at the beach was our last fling before vacation ended. Noun. fling (fling) verb, flung, flinging; noun, plural flings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fling pronunciation (fling) flint udSndDir udPronouce A very hard, gray stone that makes sparks when steel is struck against it. Before the invention of matches, flint was used to light fires. flint (flint) noun, plural flints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flint pronunciation (flint) flintlock udSndDir udPronouce An old-fashioned gun. In a flintlock, steel is struck against flint to make sparks that set the gunpowder on fire. flint lock (flint ) noun, plural flintlocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flintlock pronunciation (flint udSndDir udPronouce To toss or turn over with a quick, jerking motion. We decided to flip a coin to see who would go first. I flipped the pages of the book until I came to the part I was looking for. Verb. 1. A toss. We ll decide who should start the game by a flip of a coin. 2. A somersault done in the air. The diver did a flip before plunging into the pool. Noun. flip (flip) verb, flipped, flipping; noun, plural flips.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (flip) flipper udSndDir udPronouce 1. A broad, flat limb on a seal, turtle, penguin, or other animal. Flippers are used for swimming and moving along on land. 2. One of a pair of rubber shoes shaped like a duck s feet. Flippers are worn to make swimming or skin diving easier. flip per (flip r) noun, plural flippers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flipper pronunciation (flip flirt udEmotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce Fm100 To act romantic in a playful way. They flirted with each other as they danced at the party. Verb. A person who flirts. Noun. flirt (fl rt) verb, flirted, flirting; noun, plural flirts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flirt pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati To move quickly and lightly. We watched the butterflies flit among the flowers. flit (flit) verb, flitted, flitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (flit) udPronouce udSndDir float udSndDir udPronouce Fm101 1. To rest on top of water or other liquid. In swimming class we learned how to float on our backs. 2. To move along slowly in the air or on water. Far above us, a balloon floated by. Verb. 1. Anything that rests on top of water. A raft anchored in the swimming area of a lake is a float. 2. A low, flat platform on wheels that carries an exhibit in a parade. Our float won first prize in the parade. Noun. float (fl t) verb, floated, floating; noun, plural floats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir float pronunciation :PHYSSIZE flock udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of animals of one kind that is herded or gathered together. The farmer tends a flock of sheep. We saw a flock of geese flying south. 2. A large number or group. A flock of reporters crowded around the president after the speech. Noun. To move or gather in crowds. People flock to the beaches during the hot summer weather. Verb. flock (flok) noun, plural flocks; verb, flocked, flocking.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flock pronunciation (flok) udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A mass or sheet of floating ice. Another word that sounds like this is flow. floe (fl ) noun, plural floes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir floe; pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce An insect without wings. Fleas feed on the blood of human beings, dogs, cats, and other animals. A flea can sometimes carry a disease and give it to the person or animal it is living on. Another word that sounds like this is flee. flea (fl ) noun, plural fleas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Past tense and past participle of flee. Everyone fled from the beach when the storm arose. Look up flee for more information. fled (fled) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fled) udPronouce udSndDir 1. To run away. The frightened deer fled from the field when they saw the hunters. The family fled the burning house. 2. To move or pass away quickly. The days of my vacation fled by. Another word that sounds like this is flea. flee (fl ) verb, fled, fleeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fleece udSndDir udPronouce The coat of wool covering a sheep. Noun. To cut the fleece from. The farmer used a pair of electric clippers to fleece the sheep. Verb. fleece (fl s) noun, plural fleeces; verb, fleeced, fleecing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fleece pronunciation fleet udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of warships under one command. The admiral ordered the fleet to sail. 2. A group of ships, airplanes, or cars. My cousin owns a fleet of taxicabs. fleet (fl t) noun, plural fleets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fleet pronunciation fleet Capable of moving very quickly; swift. The deer is a fleet animal. fleet (fl t) adjective, fleeter, fleetest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fleet pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fleeting Passing very quickly; very brief. I had only a fleeting look at the car because it drove by so fast. fleet ing (fl ting) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fleeting pronunciation ting) udPronouce udSndDir flesh 1. The soft layers of muscle and fat that lie between the bones and the skin. 2. The soft part of fruit or vegetables that can be eaten. A cantaloupe has greenish skin and orange flesh. 3. The meat of an animal. flesh (flesh) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flesh pronunciation (flesh) udPronouce udSndDir fleshy Plump; fat. The base of the thumb is the fleshy part of the hand. flesh y (flesh ) adjective, fleshier, fleshiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fleshy pronunciation (flesh udPronouce udSndDir Past tense of fly. The bird flew away as soon as it saw the cat creeping toward it. Look up fly for more information. Other words that sound like this are flu and flue. flew (fl ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir To bend. If your arm is tired, flex it to keep it loose. flex (fleks) verb, flexed, flexing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fleks) udPronouce udSndDir flexible 1. Able to bend without breaking; not stiff. Rubber is a flexible material. 2. Able to change or adjust when necessary. My schedule is flexible, so I can work whenever you want me to. flex ble (flek l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flexible pronunciation (flek udPronouce udSndDir flick udSndDir udPronouce A light, quick snap. I turned the lock with a flick of the wrist. Noun. To hit or move with a quick, light snap. The waiter flicked the crumbs off the table before serving the dessert. Verb. flick (flik) noun, plural flicks; verb, flicked, flicking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flick pronunciation (flik) flicker udSndDir udPronouce 1. To burn with an unsteady or wavering light. The candles flickered in the breeze from the open window. 2. To move back and forth with a quick, unsteady movement. Shadows from the leaves of the trees flickered on the barn door. Verb. 1. An unsteady or wavering light. The flicker of the light from the fireplace made strange shadows on the wall. 2. A quick, unsteady movement. We watched the flicker of the snake s tongue. Noun. flick er (flik r) verb, flickered, flickering; noun, plural flickers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flicker pronunciation (flik flicker udSndDir udPronouce A large woodpecker of North America. It is mostly brown and white, with a curved black mark across its breast. flick er (flik r) noun, plural flickers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flicker pronunciation (flik :PHYSSIZE flied A past tense of fly. The batter flied to left field. Look up fly for more information. flied (fl d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flied pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir flapjack udSndDir udPronouce A word sometimes used for pancake. Look up pancake for more information. flap jack (flap ) noun, plural flapjacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flapjack) pronunciation (flap flare udSndDir udPronouce 1. To start to burn with a sudden, very bright light. The match flared in the darkness and went out. 2. To break out with sudden or violent feeling. The insulting remark caused my temper to flare. 3. To open or spread outward. This new skirt flares from the waist. Verb. 1. A sudden bright light. A flare usually lasts only a short time. 2. A fire or burst of light used as a signal or to give light. The captain of the ship in trouble lit up flares as a signal for help. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is flair. to flare up. To break out or grow more intense. The infection flared up just as the patient seemed to be getting better. flare (fl r) verb, flared, flaring; noun, plural flares. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flare idiom to flare up. To break out or grow more intense. The infection flared up just as the patient seemed to be getting better.% pronunciation flash udSndDir udPronouce 1. A sudden, short burst of light or flame. A flash of lightning lit the sky for an instant. 2. A very short period of time; instant. The fire engines were at the scene of the fire in a flash. Noun. 1. To burst out in sudden light or fire. Lightning flashed in the sky. 2. To be suddenly bright; shine briefly. The speaker s eyes flashed with anger. 3. To come or move suddenly or quickly. The ambulance flashed by. The answer to the riddle flashed into my mind. Verb. flash (flash) noun, plural flashes; verb, flashed, flashing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flash pronunciation (flash) flashlight udSndDir udPronouce An electric light that is powered by batteries and is small enough to be carried around. flash light (flash ) noun, plural flashlights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flashlight3 pronunciation (flash flask udSndDir udPronouce A small bottle that is used to hold liquids. flask (flask) noun, plural flasks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flask pronunciation (flask) udSndDir udPronouce 1. Smooth and even; level. It is easy to ride a bicycle on a flat road. 2. Lying, placed, or stretched at full length; spread out. The dog lay flat on its back. 3. Not very deep or thick; shallow. The food was served on a large flat tray. 4. Not changing in amount; fixed. There is a flat charge for lunch, no matter which food you order. 5. Without much interest, energy, or flavor. The singer gave a flat performance. 6. Containing little or no air. We got a flat tire riding over the broken glass. 7. Lower than the true or intended musical pitch. I tried to play the right note on my trombone, but it came out flat. Adjective. 1. A flat part or surface. I hit the table with the flat of my hand. 2. A tire that has little or no air. 3. A musical tone or note that is one half step below its natural pitch. 4. A symbol ( ) that shows this tone or note. Noun. 1. In a flat manner. The fallen tree lay flat on the ground. 2. Exactly; precisely. The winner ran the race in four minutes flat. 3. Below the true pitch in music. Both cello players were fine, but the violinist played flat. Adverb. flat (flat) adjective, flatter, flattest; noun, plural flats; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (flat) flatcar udSndDir udPronouce A railroad car that has a floor but no roof or sides. It is used for carrying freight. flat car (flat ) noun, plural flatcars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flatcar pronunciation (flat :PHYSSIZE flatcars carrying containers flatfish udSndDir udPronouce A fish that has a flattened body. A flatfish has both eyes on the upper side of the body. Flounder, sole, and halibut are flatfish. flat fish (flat ) noun, plural flatfish or flatfishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flatfishe pronunciation (flat flatten To make or become flat or flatter. The cloth flattened out when it was ironed. I flattened the dirt with a shovel. flat ten (flat n) verb, flattened, flattening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flatten pronunciation (flat udPronouce udSndDir flatter 1. To praise too much or insincerely. If you think you ll change my mind by flattering me, you re wrong. 2. To show as more attractive than is actually true. I think that picture flatters me. flat ter (flat r) verb, flattered, flattering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flatter pronunciation (flat udPronouce udSndDir flattery udSndDir udPronouce Praise that is not sincere or not deserved. It is often easy to tell the difference between genuine praise and mere flattery. flat y (flat ) noun, plural flatteries.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flattery[ pronunciation (flat flavor udSndDir udPronouce 1. A particular taste. Adding pepper to the stew will give it a spicy flavor. 2. A special or main quality. The speaker s personal experiences as a police officer gave flavor to the lecture. Noun. To give flavor or taste to. The cook flavored the fish with lemon juice. Verb. fla vor (fl r) noun, plural flavors; verb, flavored, flavoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flavor pronunciation flavoring udSndDir udPronouce Something added to food or drink to give flavor. Did you add your secret flavoring to the spaghetti sauce? fla ing (fl r ing) noun, plural flavorings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flavoring pronunciation r ing) udSndDir udPronouce A scratch, crack, or other defect. There is a flaw in that glass vase. Selfishness is a character flaw. flaw (fl ) noun, plural flaws. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flaw) pronunciation flawless Having no flaw; perfect. The pianist gave a flawless performance. flaw less (fl lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flawless pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion proud proud proud udSndDir udPronouce 1. A fiber that comes from the stem of a certain plant. This fiber is spun into thread, and the thread is used to make linen. Flax can also be used to make rope and rugs. 2. The plant that produces this fiber. A kind of oil comes from the seeds of flax plants. flax (flaks) noun... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (flaks) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce One more than four; 5. five (f v) noun, plural fives; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation efinition" 975,480,7590,3405 "definitiondown" 5650,3513,5874,3693 975,480,7590,5925 5650,6033,5874,6213 udSndDir udSndEffect fix.wav udPronouce 1. To repair; mend. I fixed the broken chair. 2. To get ready or arrange; prepare. I will fix dinner tonight. 3. To make firm or secure; fasten tightly. The campers fixed the pegs for the tent in the ground. 4. To arrange definitely; settle. Have they fixed the date for the wedding? 5. To direct or hold steadily. I fixed my eyes straight ahead. 6. To place; put. The police fixed the responsibility for the accident on the pedestrian. 7. To try to get something to come out the way one wants. They fixed the race by bribing one of the jockeys to lose on purpose. Verb. Trouble; difficulty. I got myself into quite a fix by promising to go to two parties on the same day. Noun. to fix up. 1. To mend; repair. I tried to fix up the old car in my free time. 2. To provide with something that is needed or wanted. We fixed my cousin up with a place to spend the night. fix (fiks) verb, fixed, fixing; noun, plural fixes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to fix up. 1. To mend; repair. I tried to fix up the old car in my free time. 2. To provide with something that is needed or wanted. We fixed my cousin up with a place to spend the night. pronunciation (fiks)otio fixture udSndDir udPronouce Something that is firmly and permanently fastened into place. A bathtub, a toilet, and a sink are bathroom fixtures. fix ture (fiks r) noun, plural fixtures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fixture pronunciation (fiks fjord udSndDir udPronouce A long, narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs. There are many fjords along the coast of Norway. This word is sometimes spelled fiord. fjord (fy rd) noun, plural fjords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fjord pronunciation Postal abbreviation for Florida. An abbreviation for Florida. udSndDir udPronouce A piece of cloth having different colors and designs on it. Flags are used as symbols of countries or of organizations. Flags are also sometimes used for giving signals. Noun. To stop or signal. I flagged a taxicab by waving my hand. Verb. flag (flag) noun, plural flags; verb, flagged, flagging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (flag) :PHYSSIZE U.S. flagg flagpole udSndDir udPronouce A pole used for raising and flying a flag. flag pole (flag ) noun, plural flagpoles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flagpole pronunciation (flag flair udSndDir udPronouce A natural talent. You have a flair for acting. Another word that sounds like this is flare. flair (fl r) noun, plural flairs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flair pronunciation flake udSndDir udPronouce A small, thin, flat piece. Large flakes of snow covered the window sill. Noun. To chip or peel off in flakes. The old paint cracked and flaked off the wall. Verb. flake (fl k) noun, plural flakes; verb, flaked, flaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flake pronunciation flame udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the streams of light given off by a fire. Flames from the burning house could be seen from miles away. 2. Gas or vapor that has been set on fire to give off light or heat. I lowered the flame under the frying pan on the stove. 3. The condition of burning. The house burst into flame. Noun. 1. To burn with flames; blaze. The fire flamed for hours. 2. To light up or glow. The fighter s eyes flamed with anger. Verb. flame (fl m) noun, plural flames; verb, flamed, flaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flame pronunciation m)ault flamingo udSndDir udPronouce A pink or red bird that has a long, thin neck and legs, and webbed feet. Flamingos live near shallow lakes and lagoons in tropical areas throughout the world. fla go (fl ming ) noun, plural flamingos or flamingoes.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flamingo pronunciation ming :PHYSSIZE flammable Able to be set on fire easily. Gasoline is a flammable liquid. flam ble (flam l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flammable pronunciation (flam udPronouce udSndDir flank udSndDir udPronouce 1. The area between the lower ribs and the hip on either side of the body. 2. The left or right side of something, especially a military group. The army was careful to protect its flanks. Noun. 1. To be at the side of. Two statues of lions flanked the entrance to the library. 2. To attack or move around the side of. Our ships flanked the enemy fleet. Verb. flank (flangk) noun, plural flanks; verb, flanked, flanking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flank pronunciation (flangk) flannel udSndDir udPronouce A soft cotton or woolen material. Flannel is used for such things as nightgowns, babies clothes, and shirts. flan nel (flan l) noun, plural flannels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir flannel pronunciation (flan udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move up and down. The bird flapped its wings. 2. To swing or wave loosely and with noise. The curtain flapped in the breeze. Verb. 1. The motion or the noise made by something when it flaps. We could hear the flap of the shutters against the house. 2. Something that is attached at only one edge so that its other edge can move freely. The part of an envelope that is folded down to close the envelope is a flap. Noun. flap (flap) verb, flapped, flapping; noun, plural flaps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (flap) udSndDir udPronouce A company in which two or more people go into business together. There are five partners in my cousin s law firm. firm (f rm) noun, plural firms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation first udSndDir udPronouce Before all others. Our team finished in first place. George Washington was the first president of the United States. Adjective. 1. Before all others. She was ranked first in her class in mathematics. 2. For the first time. He first heard the news yesterday. Adverb. 1. A person or thing that is first. This invention is the first of its kind. 2. The beginning. I liked the new car from the first. Noun. first (f rst) adjective; adverb; noun, plural firsts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir first pronunciation first aid Emergency treatment that is given to a sick or injured person before trained medical help is available. first aid first-class udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of the highest rank or best quality. The singer gave a first-class performance. 2. Having to do with a class of mail that includes mainly personal letters, packages, and postcards. 3. Having to do with the best and most expensive seats or rooms on a ship, train, or airplane. We bought first-class tickets for our plane trip. Adjective. By first-class mail or transportation. I sent the package first-class. Adverb. first-class (f ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir first-class pronunciation firsthand udSndDir udPronouce Direct from the first or original source. That forest ranger has firsthand knowledge of these woods. I learned about horses firsthand when I worked at a stable. first hand (f ) adjective; adverb.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir firsthand pronunciation first-rate Of the highest quality or importance; excellent. This is an expensive, first-rate hotel. first-rate (f ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir first-rate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A cold-blooded animal that lives in water. Fish have backbones, gills for breathing, and, usually, fins and scales. Fish are found almost all over the world. 2. The flesh of fish used as food. Are we having meat or fish for dinner? Noun. 1. To catch or try to catch fish. We fished for trout. 2. To search by groping. I fished around in my pocket for the key. Verb. fish (fish) noun, plural fish or fishes; verb, fished, fishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fish) :PHYSSIZE pickerel fisherman udSndDir udPronouce A person who fishes for a living or for sport. fish man (fish n) noun, plural fishermen (fish SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fisherman pronunciation (fish fishery udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place for catching fish. 2. A place where fish are bred. fish y (fish ) noun, plural fisheries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fishery pronunciation (fish fishhook udSndDir udPronouce A hook used for catching fish. A fishhook usually has a barb at its end. fish hook (fish ) noun, plural fishhooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fishhook pronunciation (fish fishing rod udSndDir udSndEffect fishrod.wav A long pole made of wood, metal, or fiberglass. It has a hook, line, and usually a reel attached to it and is used for catching fish. fishing rod SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE fishy 1. Like a fish in odor or taste. My hands smelled fishy after cleaning the fish. 2. Not likely to be true. Our driver gave us a fishy excuse for being late. fish y (fish ) adjective, fishier, fishiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fishy pronunciation (fish udPronouce udSndDir fission The splitting or breaking apart of an atomic nucleus. Large amounts of energy are released during fission. fis sion (fish n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fission pronunciation (fish buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce A hand that is tightly closed with the fingers folded into the palm. fist (fist) noun, plural fists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fist) udSndDir udPronouce 1. Suitable, right, or proper. This dirty water is not fit to drink. Only strong people are fit for a job loading trucks. 2. In good health; healthy. A person should exercise to keep fit. Adjective. 1. To be suitable, right, or proper for. The part of the witch in the play does not fit me. 2. To be the right size or shape for. That coat fits you well. 3. To make right, proper, or suitable. Fit your speech to the serious nature of the occasion. 4. To supply with what is necessary or suitable; equip. The big store fitted the campers with all the supplies needed for the trip. 5. To join, adjust, or put in snugly. We fitted the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle together. Verb. The way in which something fits. The jacket has a tight fit. Noun. fit (fit) adjective, fitter, fittest; verb, fitted, fitting; noun, plural fits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fit) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A sudden, sharp attack of something. I had a fit of coughing. 2. A sudden burst. The coach yelled at us in a fit of anger. fit (fit) noun, plural fits.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fit) tton\! firearm udSndDir udPronouce A weapon used for shooting. A firearm is usually a weapon that can be carried and fired by one person. Rifles and pistols are firearms. fire arm (f ) noun, plural firearms.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir firearm pronunciation firecracker udSndDir udPronouce A paper tube containing gunpowder and a fuse. Firecrackers make a loud noise when they explode. They are often exploded on holidays and at celebrations. fire crack er (f r) noun, plural firecrackers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir firecracker pronunciation fire department A group set up by a government to prevent and put out fires. fire department fire engine A truck that carries equipment for fighting and putting out fires. fire engine SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect fireengn.wav udSndDir fire escape A metal stairway attached to the outside of a building. It is used for escape in case of fire. fire escape fire extinguisher A device containing water, chemicals, or some other substance that can be sprayed on a fire to put it out. fire ex guish er (ek sting gwish SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fire extinguisher pronunciation (ek sting gwish udPronouce udSndDir firefighter udSndDir udPronouce A person whose work is to put out and prevent fires. fire fight er (f r) noun, plural firefighters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir firefighter pronunciation firefly udSndDir udPronouce A small beetle that flies at night and gives off short flashes of light from its body as a signal to a mate; lightning bug. fire fly (f ) noun, plural fireflies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir firefly pronunciation firehouse udSndDir udPronouce A building for firefighters and trucks and equipment for putting out fires. fire house (f ) noun, plural firehouses (f ziz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir firehouse pronunciation fireman udSndDir udPronouce 1. A firefighter. 2. A person who takes care of the fire in a furnace or steam engine. fire man (f n) noun, plural firemen (f SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fireman pronunciation fireplace udSndDir udPronouce 1. An opening in a room, with a chimney leading up from it, used for building fires. 2. An outdoor structure of brick or stone in which fires are built. fire place (f ) noun, plural fireplaces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fireplace pronunciation :PHYSSIZE fireproof Not able to burn or to burn easily. Steel and concrete are both kinds of fireproof materials. fire proof (f ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fireproof pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fireside udSndDir udSndEffect fireside.wav udPronouce 1. The area around a fireplace; hearth. 2. Home; family life. The travelers were happy to be back at their own fireside. fire side (f ) noun, plural firesides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fireside pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE firewood Wood that is used in making a fire. fire wood (f ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir firewood pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fireworks Firecrackers and other devices that are burned or exploded to make loud noises or brilliant shows of light. fire works (f ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udsndeffect fireworks pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE firework.wav udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not giving in much when pressed; solid. This is a very firm mattress. 2. Not easily moved; secure. We made sure the fence posts were firm in the ground. 3. Not changing; staying the same. It is my firm belief that they did the right thing. They had a firm friendship for many years. 4. Steady or strong. The minister spoke with a firm voice. Adjective. So as not to move or change. The other team attacked, but we stood firm. Adverb. firm (f rm) adjective; adverb, firmer, firmest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation finance udSndDir udPronouce 1. The management of money matters for people, businesses, or governments. The president of that bank is an expert in finance. 2. finances. The amount of money that a person, business, or government has; funds. My parents checked their finances to see if the family could afford a vacation. Noun. To provide money for. Profits from the bake sale financed our field trip. Verb. fi nance (fi nans or f nans) noun, plural finances; verb, financed, financing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir finance pronunciation (fi nans or f nans) financial Having to do with money matters. Banks, stock exchanges, and insurance companies handle financial affairs. Newspapers often have a financial section. fi cial (fi nan l or f l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir financial pronunciation (fi nan l or f udPronouce udSndDir finch udSndDir udPronouce A small songbird that has a strong bill that is shaped like a cone. There are many different kinds of finches. They feed mostly on seeds. finch (finch) noun, plural finches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir finch pronunciation (finch) udSndDir udPronouce 1. To discover or come upon by accident; happen on. I found a wallet on the sidewalk. 2. To get or learn by thinking or calculating. Please find the sum of this column of numbers. 3. To learn or discover. I found that I could not study well with the radio on. Scientists found a cure for the disease. 4. To look for and get something lost or left. I searched through my desk and found my old compass. 5. To come to a decision about and declare. The jury found the accused person guilty. Verb. Something that is found. I came up with some great finds in the attic. Noun. to find out. To learn. Try to find out what time the meeting is. find (f nd) verb, found, finding; noun, plural finds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to find out. To learn. Try to find out what time the meeting is. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of very high quality; very good; excellent. That pianist is a fine musician. 2. Very small or thin. I used a fine thread to sew on the button. That book has fine print. 3. Without clouds or rain; clear. We re having fine weather. Adjective. Very well. Both the children are doing fine in school. Adverb. fine (f n) adjective, finer, finest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce An amount of money paid as a punishment for breaking a rule or law. There is a fine of fifty dollars for littering. Noun. To punish by making pay a fine. The judge fined the driver for going through a red light. Verb. fine (f n) noun, plural fines; verb, fined, fining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation finger udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the five separate parts at the end of the hand. Usually, a person is said to have four fingers and a thumb. 2. A part of a glove that covers a finger. Noun. To touch, handle, or play with the fingers. The pirate fingered the gold coins in the treasure chest. Verb. fin ger (fing r) noun, plural fingers; verb, fingered, fingering.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fingeri pronunciation (fing fingernail udSndDir udPronouce A thin, hard layer of material that grows at the end of each finger. Fingernails help to protect the tips of the fingers. fin nail (fing ) noun, plural fingernails./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fingernaile pronunciation (fing fingerprint udSndDir udPronouce An impression of the markings on the tip of a finger. Fingerprints help to identify people because no two people have the same fingerprints. Noun. To take the fingerprints of. The police fingerprinted the suspect. Verb. fin print (fing r print ) noun, plural fingerprints; verb, fingerprinted, fingerprinting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fingerprint pronunciation (fing r print finish udSndDir udPronouce 1. To bring to an end; come to the end of; complete. When will you finish your homework? When the speaker finished, we all applauded. 2. To use up completely. We finished the jar of peanut butter. 3. To treat the surface of in some way. I used clear varnish to finish the cabinet. Verb. 1. The last part of something; end. We watched the finish of the race. 2. The surface of something. The table has a shiny finish. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is Finnish. fin ish (fin ish) verb, finished, finishing; noun, plural finishes... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir finish pronunciation Finland A country in northern Europe. Fin land (fin nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Finland pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A person who was born in or is a citizen of Finland. Another word that sounds like this is fin. Finn (fin) noun, plural Finns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Finn% pronunciation (fin) Finnish udSndDir udPronouce The language of Finland. Noun. Of or having to do with Finland, its people, or its language. Adjective. Another word that sounds like this is finish. Fin nish (fin ish) noun; adjective.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Finnish pronunciation fiord udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A spelling sometimes used for fjord. Look up fjord for more information. fiord (fy rd) noun, plural fiords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fiord pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce An evergreen tree that is related to the pine. Firs have cones that stand upright on the branch and they are often used as Christmas trees. Another word that sounds like this is fur. fir (f r) noun, plural firs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE needles and coneee udSndDir udPronouce 1. The flame, heat, and light given off when wood, paper, or another material burns. 2. Something burning. We added another log to the fire. 3. Burning that destroys or causes damage. The bad wiring in the old house started a fire. 4. A very strong emotion or spirit; passion. The angry teenager s eyes were full of fire. 5. The shooting of guns. We heard the sound of rifle fire in the distance. Noun. 1. To set on fire; cause to burn. We fired the heap of leaves. 2. To dismiss from a job. The company fired an employee. 3. To cause to be excited or stirred up. Stories about pirates fired the child s imagination. 4. To set off or be set off; shoot. The gun fired once. The ship fired a flare. Verb. on fire. Burning. to catch fire. To begin to burn. As a result of the explosion in the factory, several nearby houses caught fire. under fire. 1. Being shot at by an enemy. The soldiers in the trenches were under fire. 2. Being criticized or blamed. The politician was under fire from the press. fire (f r) noun, plural fires; verb, fired, firing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom on fire. Burning. to catch fire. To begin to burn. As a result of the explosion in the factory, several nearby houses caught fire. under fire. 1. Being shot at by an enemy. The soldiers in the trenches were under fire. 2. Being criticized or blamed. The politician was under fire from the press. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A metal tool having many tiny ridges on one or two sides. A file is used to cut, smooth, or grind down hard surfaces. Noun. To cut, smooth, or grind with a file. I filed my fingernails. Verb. file (f l) noun, plural files; verb, filed, filing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation filet A spelling sometimes used for the word fillet. Look up fillet for more information. fi let (fi l or fil ) noun, plural filets; verb, fileted, fileting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir filet pronunciation (fi l or fil udPronouce udSndDir filings Small bits of a material that have been removed by a file. A magnet attracts iron filings. fil ings (f lingz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir filings pronunciation lingz) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make or become full. Please fill the bucket with water. The room filled with fresh air when we opened the window. 2. To take up the whole space of. The students filled the auditorium. 3. To give or have whatever is asked for or needed. The grocery store filled our order. You fill the requirements for the job. 4. To stop up or close up by putting something in. The painter filled the hole in the wall with plaster before painting. The dentist filled a cavity in my tooth. 5. To do the duties or job of. Who will fill the office of treasurer when you retire? Verb. Something used to fill. Gravel was used as fill for the hole in the road. Noun. to fill in. 1. To complete by writing something. Fill in all the blanks on the test as quickly as you can. 2. To write something that is missing or needed. Fill in your name and address in the space provided on the form. 3. To act as a substitute. An assistant filled in when our teacher was absent. to fill up. To make or become completely full. The bathtub filled up with water in a few minutes. fill (fil) verb, filled, filling; noun, plural fills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to fill in. 1. To complete by writing something. Fill in all the blanks on the test as quickly as you can. 2. To write something that is missing or needed. Fill in your name and address in the space provided on the form. 3. To act as a substitute. An assistant filled in when our teacher was absent. to fill up. To make or become completely full. The bathtub filled up with water in a few minutes. pronunciation (fil) fillet udSndDir udPronouce A slice of meat or fish without bones or fat. Noun. This word is sometimes spelled filet. To cut meat or fish into fillets. Verb. fil let (fi l or fil ) noun, plural fillets; verb, filleted, filleting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fillet pronunciation (fi l or fil filling udSndDir udPronouce A substance used to fill something. We used cherries as a filling for the pie. I broke the filling in one of my teeth when I bit into the hard candy. fill ing (fil ing) noun, plural fillings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir filling pronunciation filly udSndDir udPronouce A young female horse. fil ly (fil ) noun, plural fillies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir filly pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A very thin layer or covering. The windows were covered with a film of dirt. 2. A thin roll or strip of material coated with a substance that changes when it is exposed to light. It is placed inside a camera and used to take photographs or to make motion pictures. 3. A motion picture. Noun. 1. To cover or become covered with a thin layer of something. The windows of the car were filmed with dust. 2. To take pictures of with a motion-picture camera. We filmed the spacecraft as it took off. Verb. film (film) noun, plural films; verb, filmed, filming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir filmc pronunciation (film) filter udSndDir udPronouce A device or material with tiny spaces in it. A liquid or gas is passed through a filter in order to clean out any dirt or other matter. The paper filter in an air conditioner collects dust. Noun. 1. To pass a liquid or air through a filter; strain. The water was filtered through sand. 2. To take out or separate by a filter. The solid pieces of dirt were filtered from the water. 3. To go through very slowly. The sunlight filtered through the trees. Verb. fil ter (fil r) noun, plural filters; verb, filtered, filtering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir filterY pronunciation filth Disgusting dirt or other material. The water in the pond was filled with garbage and other filth. filth (filth) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir filth pronunciation (filth) udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion disguste filthy Extremely dirty; foul. No one wanted to swim in the filthy river. filth y (fil ) adjective, filthier, filthiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir filthy pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste disguste disguste udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the thin, flat parts that stick out from the body of a fish. A fish uses its fins to swim and balance itself in the water. Certain other water animals, such as whales and porpoises, also have fins. 2. Something that has the same shape or use as a fin. Rockets often have fins to keep them steady during flight. fin (fin) noun, plural fins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fin) :PHYSSIZE fins on a fish final udSndDir udPronouce 1. Coming at the end; last. I summed up my thoughts in the final paragraph of my essay. What was the final score of the game? 2. Not to be changed. The decision of the judges is final. Adjective. 1. The last examination of a school or college course of study. All the students are studying for their history finals. 2. The last or deciding game or match in a series. Our team played the final of the basketball tournament. Noun. fi nal (f l) adjective; noun, plural finals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir final pronunciation finale udSndDir udPronouce The last part of something; conclusion. The band played a lively march as the finale of its concert. fi le (fi n ) noun, plural finales. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir finale9 pronunciation (fi n finalist udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A person who takes part in the final game or other contest in a series of games or contests. Each of the finalists had run 100 meters in less than 15 seconds. fi ist (f list) noun, plural finalists.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir finalist pronunciation list)1 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia finally At the end; at last. We finally got home at midnight. fi ly (f ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir finally pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fierce 1. Likely to make violent attacks; dangerous; savage. Bears are shy animals, but they can become fierce if they are cornered. 2. Very strong or violent; raging. The fierce storm blew down several trees. fierce (f rs) adjective, fiercer, fiercest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fierce pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fiesta udsndeffect fiesta.wav udSndDir udPronouce A festival or celebration. In many Latin American countries, fiestas are held in honor of certain saints. fi ta (f ) noun, plural fiestas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fiestae pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument like a flute. The fife makes a high, clear sound and is often used with drums in a marching band. fife (f f) noun, plural fifes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fife) pronunciation fifteen udSndDir udPronouce Five more than ten; 15. fif teen (fif ) noun, plural fifteens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fifteen pronunciation fifteenth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the fourteenth. Adjective, noun. One of fifteen equal parts; 1/15. Noun. fif teenth (fif ) adjective; noun, plural fifteenths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fifteenth pronunciation fifth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the fourth. Adjective, noun. One of five equal parts; 1/5. Noun. fifth (fifth) adjective; noun, plural fifths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fifth pronunciation (fifth) fiftieth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the forty-ninth. Adjective, noun. One of fifty equal parts; 1/50. Noun. fif eth (fif ith) adjective; noun, plural fiftieths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fiftieth} pronunciation ith) fifty udSndDir udPronouce Five times ten; 50. fif ty (fif ) noun, plural fifties; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fifty pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The sweet fruit of a shrub or small tree that grows in warm regions. Figs have many tiny seeds. Figs are often preserved by drying. fig (fig) noun, plural figs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fig) :PHYSSIZE halved fig whole fig leaves fight udSndDir udSndEffect fight.wav udPronouce 1. A struggle between animals, persons, or groups who use weapons or their bodies against each other. In a fight, each side tries to hurt the other or to protect itself against the other. The two dogs had a fight over the bone. 2. A quarrel. Let s not have a fight over which TV program to watch. 3. A hard effort to gain a goal; struggle. We all admired the child s brave fight to recover from the disease. Noun. 1. To use weapons or the body to try to hurt or overcome. The parade honored all those who had fought in the war. 2. To struggle against; try to gain power over. The for hours. 3. To carry on a battle, contest, or struggle. The survivors of the accident fought for their lives. I had to fight the urge to have another cookie. Verb. fight (f t) noun, plural fights; verb, fought, fighting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fight pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE fighter udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who fights. 2. A person who boxes; boxer. fight er (f r) noun, plural fighters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fighter pronunciation figure udSndDir udPronouce 1. A symbol that stands for a number. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are figures. 2. An amount given in figures. The population figures of the cities and towns are given on the back of the map. 3. figures. The use of number symbols to solve problems; arithmetic. You re good at figures. 4. A form or outline; shape. I saw the figure of a dog in the moonlight. The ballet dancer had a slim figure. 5. A person; character. The mayor is a public figure. 6. A design; pattern. The cloth had bright red figures on it. Noun. 1. To find out by using numbers; calculate. My parents figured the cost of the trip. 2. To stand out; have importance; appear. Several well-known people figured in the news today. Verb. to figure out. To learn, understand, or solve. I couldn t figure out how the magician did any of the magic tricks. fig ure (fig r) noun, plural figures; verb, figured, figuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir figure idiom to figure out. To learn, understand, or solve. I couldn t figure out how the magician did any of the magic tricks.O pronunciation figurehead udSndDir udPronouce 1. A carved wooden figure placed on the bow of a ship for decoration. The figurehead was carved in the shape of a bird. 2. A person who has a title that sounds important but who has no real power or responsibility. The king and queen were only figureheads because they had no power in the government. fig head (fig r hed noun, plural figureheads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir figurehead? pronunciation r hed :PHYSSIZE figurehead on a ship figure of speech An expression in which words are used in a way that is different from their true or main meanings. Figures of speech are used to make writing or speaking fresher and more expressive. When I saw I was late, I flew out of the house is a figure of speech. figure of speech filament udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A very fine thread or wire. In an electric light bulb, the filament is a fine wire that gives off light when an electric current passes through it. fil ment (fil nt) noun, plural filaments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir filament pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. A folder, drawer, cabinet, or other container in which papers, cards, or records are arranged in order. 2. A set of papers, cards, or records arranged in order. I keep a file of important addresses on my desk. 3. A collection of information, program instructions, or words stored on a computer disk. Each file has a name that identifies it. 4. A line of persons, animals, or things placed one behind the other. We hiked along the trail in a single file. Noun. 1. To put away in a set of papers, cards, or records arranged in order. The secretary filed the letters in a big cabinet. 2. To hand in or put on a record. The police officer filed a report of the accident. 3. To march or move in a file. The passengers filed off the airplane. Verb. file (f l) noun, plural files; verb, filed, filing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation fetch To go after and bring back; get. Please fetch two more chairs from the other room. fetch (fech) verb, fetched, fetching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fetch pronunciation (fech) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A bitter quarrel that lasts for a long time. The feud between the two countries resulted in the deaths of many people. feud (f d) noun, plural feuds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feud7 pronunciation feudalism A political and economic system in the western part of Europe during the Middle Ages. Under feudalism, a lord provided land and protection for people under his rule, who were known as vassals. In return they gave services and a share of their crops to the lord. feu ism (f m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feudalism pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass fever udSndDir udPronouce A body temperature that is higher than normal. Most people have a fever if their temperature is more than 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. A fever usually means that a person is fighting an infection. fe ver (f r) noun, plural fevers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fever pronunciation Not many. Few people live to be a hundred years old. Adjective. A small number of persons or things. Only a few of the papers had been sold. Noun. few (f ) adjective, fewer, fewest; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fianc udemotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce A man to whom a woman is engaged to be married. fi ) noun, plural fianc SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fianc pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati fianc udemotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce A woman to whom a man is engaged to be married. fi ) noun, plural fianc SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fianc pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati udSndDir udPronouce A lie about something unimportant. I told a fib about the size of the fish that I had caught. Noun. To tell a lie about something unimportant. Why did you fib about your age? Verb. fib (fib) noun, plural fibs; verb, fibbed, fibbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fib) fiber udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long, thin piece of material. Cotton fibers can be spun into thread. The rope was made of hemp fibers. 2. Material in a plant that cannot be digested by the body; roughage. Fiber helps move food through the intestines. Bran, fruit, vegetables, and whole-wheat bread have much fiber. fi ber (f r) noun, plural fibers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fiber pronunciation fiberglass A strong material that is made of fine threads of glass. Fiberglass does not burn easily. It is used for insulation, in textiles, and in the making of boats and automobiles. fi glass (f r glas ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fiberglass pronunciation r glas udPronouce udSndDir fiction udSndDir udPronouce 1. Written works that tell a story or stories about characters and events that are not real. Novels and short stories are fiction. 2. Something that is imaginary or not true. The monster turned out to be a fiction. fic tion (fik n) noun, plural fictions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fiction pronunciation fiddle udSndDir udPronouce A violin. Noun. 1. To play a violin. 2. To make aimless movements with the hands. I fiddled nervously with my pencil while I listened. Verb. fid dle (fid l) noun, plural fiddles; verb, fiddled, fiddling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fiddle pronunciation field udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of open or cleared land. We could see the farmer in the wheat field. 2. Land that contains or gives a natural resource. There were about ten oil wells in the oil field. 3. An area of land on which a game is played. The players have just come out onto the football field. 4. An area of interest or activity. The two friends both hope to work in the field of medicine when they get out of college. Noun. To catch, stop, or pick up a ball that has been hit in baseball. The shortstop fielded the ball and threw it to first base. Verb. field (f ld) noun, plural fields; verb, fielded, fielding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir field pronunciation fielder udSndDir udPronouce A baseball player who has a position in the field while the other team is at bat. field er (f r) noun, plural fielders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fielder pronunciation field glasses A pair of binoculars. field glasses field trip A trip away from the classroom to see things and learn. Classes take field trips to museums, parks, and other places. field trip buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia female udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of or having to do with the sex that gives birth to young or produces eggs. A mare is a female horse. 2. Having to do with women or girls; feminine. Adjective. A female person or animal. Our dog is a female. There was an equal number of females and males in the medical study. Noun. fe male (f l) adjective; noun, plural females. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir femaleq pronunciation feminine Of or having to do with women or girls. is a feminine name. fem nine (fem nin) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feminine pronunciation nin) udPronouce udSndDir fence udSndDir udPronouce 1. A structure that is used to surround, protect, or mark off an area. There was a white wooden fence in front of the house. 2. A person who buys and sells stolen goods. The thief took the stolen diamonds to a fence. Noun. 1. To put a fence around. We fenced our vegetable garden to keep rabbits out. In the spring, part of the park is fenced off for a ball field. 2. To fight with a sword or a foil; take part in the sport of fencing. Verb. fence (fens) noun, plural fences; verb, fenced, fencing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fence pronunciation (fens) fencing udSndDir udPronouce The art or sport of fighting with a sword or a foil. fenc ing (fen sing) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fencing pronunciation sing) :PHYSSIZE fender udSndDir udPronouce 1. A metal piece that sticks out over the wheel of an automobile or bicycle for protection against splashed water or mud. 2. A metal screen in front of a fireplace to protect against sparks. fend er (fen r) noun, plural fenders.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fender pronunciation ferment udSndDir udPronouce To undergo or cause a chemical change that results in the formation of bubbles of gas. When the juice of grapes ferments, it turns into wine. Verb. 1. Something that causes a substance to ferment. Yeast is used as a ferment in making wine. 2. A state of excitement and activity. The school was in a ferment over who would be the new principal. Noun. fer ment (f r ment for verb; f ment for noun) verb, fermented, fermenting; noun, plural ferments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ferment pronunciation r ment for verb; f ment for noun) udSndDir udPronouce A plant that has large leaves called fronds and no flowers. Ferns reproduce by means of spores instead of seeds. fern (f rn) noun, plural ferns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE ferocious Likely to make violent attacks; savage; fierce. A lion can be ferocious. fe cious (f s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ferocious pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ferret udSndDir udPronouce A long, thin animal that is related to the weasel. They are sometimes domesticated and trained to hunt rats, mice, and rabbits. Noun. 1. To hunt with ferrets. 2. To look for; search. I ferreted through my drawers looking for the missing sock. Verb. fer ret (fer it) noun, plural ferrets; verb, ferreted, ferreting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ferret7 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Ferris wheel A large, upright revolving wheel with seats that are hung from the rim. It is used as a ride at fairs and amusement parks. Fer ris wheel (fer is). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Ferris wheel pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir ferry udSndDir udPronouce A boat used to carry people, cars, and goods across a river, channel, or other narrow body of water. Noun. To go or carry in a ferry. We ferried to the island in an old steamboat. The rescue workers ferried the storm victims to land. Verb. fer ry (fer ) noun, plural ferries; verb, ferried, ferrying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ferry pronunciation fertile udSndDir udPronouce 1. Able to produce crops and plants easily and plentifully. There is very fertile soil in this valley. 2. Able to produce eggs, seeds, pollen, or young. An animal is fertile when it is able to give birth to young. 3. Able to develop into or become a new person or animal. An egg must be fertile in order for a chick to hatch from it. 4. Thinking up many good ideas; creative. The poet has a fertile imagination. fer tile (f l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fertile pronunciation fertilize 1. To make fertile. 2. To put fertilizer on. The farmer fertilized the field with manure. fer lize (f ) verb, fertilized, fertilizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fertilize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fertilizer udSndDir udPronouce A substance that is added to soil to make it better for the growing of crops. Manure and certain chemicals are used as fertilizers. fer er (f r) noun, plural fertilizers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fertilizer pronunciation festival udSndDir udPronouce 1. A celebration or holiday. Many religious festivals take place throughout the year. 2. A period of special activities or shows. Ten new movies are being shown at this year s film festival. fes val (fes l) noun, plural festivals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir festival pronunciation festivity udSndDir udSndEffect festivty.wav udPronouce 1. The rejoicing and fun that occur during a celebration. The party was full of festivity. 2. festivities. Activities that are part of a celebration. Parades and concerts were among the festivities when the town celebrated its hundredth anniversary. fes ty (fes tiv ) noun, plural festivities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir festivity pronunciation (fes tiv SoundButton SBButtonShadow B :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE federation udSndDir udPronouce A union formed by agreement between states, nations, or other groups. Several countries formed a federation to work for world peace. fed tion (fed n) noun, plural federations.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir federation pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Money requested or paid for some service or right. We paid a fee of ten dollars for a license for our dog. fee (f ) noun, plural fees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation feeble Not strong; weak. The feeble patient needed a cane to walk. fee ble (f l) adjective, feebler, feeblest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feeble pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give food to. May I feed the baby? 2. To give as food. We fed oats to the horse. 3. To supply with something. Melting snow from the mountains feeds the rivers each spring. I m learning how to feed information into a computer. 4. To take in food; eat. The cows are feeding in the pasture. Frogs feed on flies. Verb. Food for farm animals. Grass, hay, and grains are feed for cattle. Farmers often buy special feeds for their livestock. Noun. feed (f d) verb, fed, feeding; noun, plural feeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. To find out about by touching or handling; touch. The doctor felt my pulse. My mother felt my forehead to see if I had a temperature. 2. To be aware of by touch. Can you feel the rain on your face? 3. To seem to be. The water feels warm. 4. To be. I felt happy. We re feeling tired. 5. To have an impression; think. I feel that I haven t done my share. 6. To try to find by touching. We felt our way up the stairs in the dark. Verb. The way that something seems to the touch. I like the warm feel of wool against my skin. Noun. to feel like. To have an interest in or desire for. Do you feel like going to a museum today? feel (f l) verb, felt, feeling; noun, plural feels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to feel like. To have an interest in or desire for. Do you feel like going to a museum today? pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The rabbit feels soft. feeler udSndDir udPronouce A part of an animal s body that is used for touching things. Many insects have feelers on their heads. feel er (f r) noun, plural feelers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feeler1 pronunciation feeling udSndDir udPronouce 1. The ability to feel by touching; sense of touch. Rub your cold hands to bring back the feeling. 2. The condition of being aware; awareness; sensation. Having missed breakfast, I had a feeling of hunger long before noon. 3. An emotion. Joy, fear, and anger are feelings. 4. feelings. The tender or sensitive part of a person s nature. Some people s feelings are hurt when you don t say hello to them. 5. An opinion; belief. It is my feeling that you are right about what happened. feel ing (f ling) noun, plural feelings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feeling pronunciation ling) More than one foot. Look up foot for more information. Another word that sounds like this is feat. feet (f t) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir feign To put on a false show of; pretend. Opossums feign death to escape their enemies. feign (f n) verb, feigned, feigning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feign pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir feint udSndDir udPronouce A blow or movement meant to trick or take away attention from the real or main point of attack. Noun. To make a feint. The boxer feinted with the left hand and then punched with the right. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is faint. feint (f nt) noun, plural feints; verb, feinted, feinting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feint pronunciation nt)(f Past tense of fall. The horse slipped on the ice and fell. Look up fall for more information. fell (fel) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fel) udPronouce udSndDir 1. To hit and knock down; cause to fall. One of the boxers felled the other. 2. To cut down. The lumberjack felled the tree. fell (fel) verb, felled, felling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fel) udPronouce udSndDir fellow udSndDir udPronouce 1. A man or boy. He is certainly a clever fellow to come up with such a good idea. 2. A person who is like another; companion; associate. Scientists like to talk with their fellows at professional meetings. Noun. Belonging to the same group or kind. On the first day of work I met my fellow workers. Adjective. fel low (fel ) noun, plural fellows; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fellow pronunciation fellowship udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. A warm, friendly feeling among people; companionship. We all enjoyed the fellowship at the club. 2. A group of people with common interests or goals. fel ship (fel ship ) noun, plural fellowships. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fellowship pronunciation ship max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist Past tense and past participle of feel. I felt the cold wind against my face. The loss of our best player was felt by the whole team. Look up feel for more information. felt (felt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (felt)O udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A material made of wool, hair, or fur that is pressed together in layers instead of being woven or knitted. Felt is used to make hats. felt (felt) noun, plural felts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (felt)ion favor udSndDir udPronouce 1. An act of kindness. I did them a favor by giving them a ride to school. 2. Friendliness or approval; liking. The candidate won the favor of the voters and was elected. 3. A small gift. All the children at the party were given horns, balloons, and other favors. Noun. 1. To show kindness or favor to; oblige. Please favor us with an answer to our letter. 2. To approve of; believe in; support. The candidate favored a change in the law. 3. To show special treatment or kindness. The mother cat favored the sick kitten over the others. 4. To look like; resemble. The baby favors his father. Verb. in favor of. 1. Approving of; supporting. Everyone in the class was in favor of the field trip. 2. To the advantage of. The score is three to one in favor of the home team. fa vor (f r) noun, plural favors; verb, favored, favoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir favor idiom in favor of. 1. Approving of; supporting. Everyone in the class was in favor of the field trip. 2. To the advantage of. The score is three to one in favor of the home team.u pronunciation favorable udSndDir udPronouce 1. Showing approval or liking; approving. I hoped you would give me a favorable answer and say you could come to the party. 2. In one s favor; benefiting. If the weather is favorable, we ll go on a picnic. fa ble (f l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir favorable pronunciation favorite udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce Liked best. What is your favorite baseball team? Summer is my favorite time of year. Adjective. A person or thing that is liked best. Mystery and adventure stories are my favorites. Noun. fa ite (f r it) adjective; noun, plural favorites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir favorite# pronunciation r it) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udSndDir udPronouce A young deer. fawn (f n) noun, plural fawns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce A strong feeling caused by knowing that danger, pain, or evil is near. The people of the town felt great fear when the lion escaped from the zoo. Noun. 1. To be afraid of. The baby fears the dark. 2. To be worried or anxious. I fear that we will be late getting to the theater if we don t hurry. Verb. fear (f r) noun, plural fears; verb, feared, fearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared fearful 1. Feeling or showing fear; afraid. The cat was fearful of the barking dog. 2. Causing fear; frightening. The thunder and lightning were fearful. fear ful (f l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fearful pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udEmotion scared fearless Feeling or showing no fear; brave. The firefighters seemed calm and fearless. fear less (f lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fearless pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir feast udSndDir udPronouce A large, rich meal on a special occasion. After the wedding, the two families gathered for a feast. Noun. To have a feast; eat richly. We feasted on turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving. Verb. feast (f st) noun, plural feasts; verb, feasted, feasting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feast pronunciation udemotion proud udSndDir udPronouce An act or deed that shows great courage, strength, or skill. Climbing that mountain was quite a feat. Another word that sounds like this is feet. feat (f t) noun, plural feats.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud feather One of the light, soft body parts that cover a bird s skin. Feathers protect the bird s skin from injury, help keep the bird warm, and help it to fly. Noun. To supply, line, or cover with feathers. The birds feathered the inside of their nest. Verb. feath er (fe r) noun, plural feathers; verb, feathered, feathering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feather pronunciation :PHYSSIZE fans made of dyed feathers udPronouce udSndDir feature udSndDir udPronouce 1. A part or quality of something. An important feature of the camel is its ability to go for days without water. 2. A part of the face. The eyes, nose, mouth, and chin are features. 3. A motion picture of standard length. We arrived late and missed ten minutes of the feature. 4. A story of special interest in a newspaper or magazine. Noun. To have as a main attraction. The concert features a folk singer and a guitar player. Verb. fea ture (f r) noun, plural features; verb, featured, featuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir feature pronunciation An abbreviation for February. February enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce The second month of the year. February has twenty-eight days except in a leap year, when it has twenty-nine. Feb y (feb or feb ) noun, plural Februaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir February! pronunciation or feb word history Word History The word February comes from the Latin name of a religious holiday that the ancient Romans used to hold in the middle of this month.g WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce Past tense and past participle of feed. Have you fed the dog today? Look up feed for more information. fed up. Annoyed, bored, or disgusted. After waiting an hour for them, we got fed up and left. fed (fed) verb.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom fed up. Annoyed, bored, or disgusted. After waiting an hour for them, we got fed up and left. pronunciation (fed) federal udSndDir udPronouce 1. Formed by an agreement between states or provinces to join together as one nation. The United States has a federal government. 2. Having to do with the central government of the United States, thought of as separate from the government of each state. The power to provide for defense is a federal power. fed al (fed l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir federal pronunciation fashion udSndDir udPronouce 1. The current custom or style in dress or behavior. It s the fashion now to carry books in backpacks. 2. Manner or way. During the fire, residents left the building in an orderly fashion. Noun. To give form to; make; shape. I tried to fashion a boat out of a block of wood. Verb. fash ion (fash n) noun, plural fashions; verb, fashioned, fashioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fashion pronunciation (fash udSndDir udPronouce 1. Acting, moving, or done in a short time; quick; rapid. A fast train rushed by. Fast thinkers can make decisions quickly. 2. Ahead of the correct time. My watch is ten minutes fast. 3. Faithful; loyal. Those two have been fast friends since they were in college. 4. Firmly attached; secure. If you can get a fast grip on the ladder, I ll climb up. 5. Not easily faded. Are the colors in this material fast? Adjective. 1. In a firm way; tightly; securely. The tent was held fast by poles driven into the ground. 2. Soundly; deeply. You have been fast asleep since nine o clock. 3. With speed; quickly. The horse ran fast. Adverb. fast (fast) adjective; adverb, faster, fastest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fast) udSndDir udPronouce To eat little or no food, or only certain kinds of food. In many religions, people fast on certain holy days. Verb. A day or period of fasting. Noun. fast (fast) verb, fasted, fasting; noun, plural fasts.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fast) fasten udSndDir udPronouce 1. To attach firmly. Mother fastened the gold pin to her dress. 2. To close so that it will not come loose or open; secure. Please fasten the door when you leave. 3. To direct steadily; fix. He fastened his attention on the book he was reading. fas ten (fas n) verb, fastened, fastening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fasten pronunciation fastener udSndDir udPronouce A device that is used to hold things together. A snap, buckle, zipper, and paper clip are all fasteners. fas er (fas r) noun, plural fasteners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fastener= pronunciation fast food A food that can be cooked easily and quickly, without much preparation, and then sold to customers. fast food udSndDir udPronouce A yellowish or whitish oily substance. Fat is found in certain body tissues of animals and in some plants. Noun. 1. Having much fat or flesh on the body. 2. Having much in it; full. All that money makes your wallet fat. Adjective. fat (fat) noun, plural fats; adjective, fatter, fattest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fat) fatal 1. Causing death. There are many fatal accidents on the highways. 2. Causing great harm; very bad. Risking all your money in one investment could be a fatal mistake. fa tal (f l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fatal pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. The power that is believed to control what is going to happen or how things will turn out. Some gamblers think that fate is on their side and will make them win. 2. What finally happens to someone or something; final outcome. It was my fate to be last in line. fate (f t) noun, plural fates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation father udSndDir udPronouce 1. A male parent. 2. A man who is important in beginning or inventing something. George Washington is called the father of his country. 3. A priest. fa ther (f r) noun, plural fathers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir father pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta father-in-law The father of one s husband or wife. fa ther-in-law (f r in l ) noun, plural fathers-in-law. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir father-in-law pronunciation r in l udPronouce udSndDir fathom A measure of length equal to 6 feet. Fathoms are used mainly in measuring the depth of the ocean. fath om (fa m) noun, plural fathoms or fathom. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fathom pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fatigue udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce The condition of being tired. After nine hours on the road, the truck driver was suffering from fatigue. Noun. To cause to be tired. The long hours of studying fatigued me. Verb. fa tigue (f ) noun; verb, fatigued, fatiguing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fatigue pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor fatten To make or become fat. The farmer fattened the turkeys for Thanksgiving. Our pigs fattened on grain and scraps. fat ten (fat n) verb, fattened, fattening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fatten pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir faucet udSndDir udPronouce A device for turning on or off the flow of water or another liquid from a pipe, sink, or container. fau cet (f sit) noun, plural faucets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir faucet1 pronunciation fault udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that is wrong with and spoils something else. The roof of the house fell in because of a fault in the beams. A bad temper is a serious fault in a person. 2. The responsibility for a mistake. It was my fault that I was late to class. 3. A mistake; error. The teacher corrected the spelling faults on the student s paper. to find fault with. To criticize. Why did you find fault with my ideas for the party? fault (f lt) noun, plural faults. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fault idiom to find fault with. To criticize. Why did you find fault with my ideas for the party? pronunciation fanatic udSndDir udPronouce A person who is much too devoted to a cause or too enthusiastic about something. The teenager was a fanatic about sports and even played tennis in the rain. Noun. Much too devoted or enthusiastic. Fanatic chess players sometimes play all night long. Adjective. fa ic (f ik) noun, plural fanatics; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fanatic pronunciation fancy udSndDir udPronouce 1. The picturing of things in the mind; imagination. A unicorn is a creature of fancy. 2. Something that is imagined in a playful or wishful way. Being a movie star was the young teenager s favorite fancy. 3. A liking or fondness. Some writers have a fancy for big words. Noun. Very decorated. The fancy dress had ruffles along the hem and a pink sash. Adjective. 1. To imagine in a playful or wishful way. I like to fancy myself as a famous baseball player. 2. To be fond of; like. Which of these lovely hats do you fancy the most? Verb. fan cy (fan ) noun, plural fancies; adjective, fancier, fanciest; verb, fancied, fancying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fancy pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A long, pointed tooth used to grip and hold prey. The fangs of certain snakes are hollow and can inject poison. fang (fang) noun, plural fangs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fang) fantastic udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. Very strange; odd. Driftwood sometimes has fantastic shapes. 2. Very good; excellent. The hikers had a fantastic view from the hilltop. fan tic (fan tas tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fantastic pronunciation (fan tas buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia fantasy udSndDir udPronouce 1. Playful or wishful imagination. Your claim that you can fly is pure fantasy. 2. A story with characters, places, or events that are very strange. The author wrote fantasies about life on other planets. fan sy (fan ) noun, plural fantasies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fantasy pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. At a great distance; not near. We traveled far from home to visit our grandparents. 2. To or at a certain place, distance, or time. The meeting lasted far into the afternoon. 3. Very much. It would be far better if you waited to leave until the rain stops. Adverb. 1. At a great distance; distant. New York is far from California. Polar bears live in the far north. 2. More distant; farther away. The spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon. Adjective. as far as. To the distance, degree, or extent that. As far as I know, no one has yet run a mile in less than 3-1/2 minutes. so far. 1. Until now. It could rain later, but so far it s been a nice day. 2. To a certain point. The road only goes so far into the park; then it becomes a trail. far (f r) adverb, farther or further, farthest or furthest; adjective, farther or further, farthest or furthest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom as far as. To the distance, degree, or extent that. As far as I know, no one has yet run a mile in less than 31/2 minutes. so far. 1. Until now. It could rain later, but so far it s been a nice day. 2. To a certain point. The road only goes so far into the park; then it becomes a trail. pronunciation faraway udSndDir udPronouce 1. At a great distance away; remote. The sailor traveled to faraway places. 2. Showing deep thought; dreamy. There is a faraway look in the eyes of that quiet child. far way (f ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir faraway pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The cost of a ride on a bus, train, airplane, ship, or taxi. The bus driver collected the fares. 2. A passenger who pays a fare. The cab driver had five fares during the morning. Noun. To get along; do. Are you faring well at your new school? Verb. Another word that sounds like this is fair. fare (f r) noun, plural fares; verb, fared, faring.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation farewell udSndDir udPronouce Good-bye and good luck. Farewell! said the passengers as the ship pulled away. The guests said their farewells and left. fare well (f ) interjection; noun, plural farewells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir farewells pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of land that is used to raise crops or animals. 2. An enclosed area of water in which fish or shellfish are raised. Noun. 1. To raise crops or animals on a farm. Most of the people in this valley farm for a living. 2. To cultivate. The settlers had to remove trees and rocks before they could farm the land. Verb. farm (f rm) noun, plural farms; verb, farmed, farming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE farmer udSndDir udPronouce A person who owns or works on a farm. farm er (f r) noun, plural farmers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir farmer pronunciation farming The business of raising crops or animals on a farm; agriculture. Most of the people in that area are involved in farming. farm ing (f ming) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir farming pronunciation ming) udPronouce udSndDir farsighted Able to see things that are far away more clearly than things that are close. Many farsighted people wear glasses for reading but not for driving. far sight ed (f tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir farsighted pronunciation tid)Q udPronouce udSndDir farther A comparative of far. The little boat drifted farther from the dock. The farther mountain seems smaller than the nearer one. Look up far for more information. far ther (f r) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce farther pronunciation language note Language Note Farther and further can sometimes be confused. Use farther when you are speaking about distances. We live farther from town than you do. Use further when you mean additional additionally. There are two further points that I want to make. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing farthest udSndDir udPronouce A superlative of far. I sat farthest from the front of the room. He lives farthest from school. The town lies just over the farthest hill. Look up far for more information. far thest (f ist) adverb; adjective.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir farthest pronunciation fascinate To attract and hold the interest of; charm. The magician s tricks fascinated the children in the audience. fas nate (fas ) verb, fascinated, fascinating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fascinate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass faithful udSndDir udPronouce 1. Loyal and devoted. My faithful friends came to visit me in the hospital. 2. Accurate; true. This machine will make a faithful copy of the drawing. faith ful (f l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir faithful pronunciation l)SayH udSndDir udPronouce A person or thing that is not what it seems or claims to be. That is not a real fireplace; it s a fake. Noun. 1. To take on the appearance of; pretend. Never fake illness just to stay home from school. 2. To make something seem true or real in order to fool. The dishonest clerk stole the money and faked the records so that no one would know. Verb. Not real or genuine; false. I put on a fake mustache. Adjective. fake (f k) noun, plural fakes; verb, faked, faking; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fake- pronunciation falcon udSndDir udPronouce A bird that has pointed wings and a long tail. Falcons are powerful flyers and can catch other birds in the air with their feet. Sometimes they are trained to hunt birds and small animals. fal con (f n or fal n) noun, plural falcons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir falcon pronunciation n or fal :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. To come down from a higher place; drop. The mountain climbers held the rope tightly so that they would not fall. The leaves of the trees have fallen. 2. To become lower or less. The children s voices fell to a whisper. The price of eggs has fallen by five cents. 3. To take place; happen. Christmas falls on December 25. Night fell quickly. 4. To pass into a particular condition; become. They fell in love. I couldn t come to the party because I fell ill. 5. To be defeated, captured, or overthrown. The city fell to the invaders after a long battle. 6. To hang down. The dress fell from the shoulders in soft folds. Verb. 1. A coming down from a higher place. A strong wind caused the fall from the ladder. The skater took a fall on the ice. 2. The amount of something that comes down. We had a 6-inch fall of rain on Saturday. 3. A loss of power; capture or defeat. The whole country was in confusion after the fall of the government. 4. A lowering or lessening. There was a fall in the price of apples last month. 5. The season of the year coming between summer and winter; autumn. 6. falls. A fall of water from a higher place; waterfall. Noun. to fall back. To retreat; withdraw. The army fell back to a safer position. to fall back on. To rely on for help; resort to. It s good to have savings to fall back on in case of an emergency. to fall behind. To fail to keep up, as in pace or rate of progress. I fell behind in my math studies so I had to study very hard to pass the test at the end of the year. to fall through. To fail. They were disappointed when their plans fell through. fall (f l) verb, fell, fallen, falling; noun, plural falls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to fall back. To retreat; withdraw. The army fell back to a safer position. to fall back on. To rely on for help; resort to. It s good to have savings to fall back on in case of an emergency. to fall behind. To fail to keep up, as in pace or rate of progress. I fell behind in my math studies so I had to study very hard to pass the test at the end of the year. to fall through. To fail. They were disappointed when their plans fell through. pronunciation fallen udSndDir udPronouce Past participle of fall. All the leaves have fallen from the trees. Look up fall for more information. Verb. 1. Having come down from a higher place; dropped. The fallen snow quickly melted in the sun. 2. Having died in battle. The statue of the soldier in the park is dedicated to all the fallen heroes of past wars. Adjective. fall en (f n) verb; adjective.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fallen pronunciation fallout Radioactive particles that fall to the earth as dust after a nuclear bomb explodes. fall out (f ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fallout pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion shocked shocked shocked false 1. Not true or correct; wrong. To say that dogs live longer than people is false. 2. Not real; artificial. The actor wore a false beard. 3. Not faithful. Our false friends let us down. 4. Used or intended to deceive. The magician s trunk has a false bottom. false (f ls) adjective, falser, falsest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir false pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir falsehood udSndDir udPronouce A statement that is not true. Never hurt a person by telling a falsehood. false hood (f ) noun, plural falsehoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir falsehood pronunciation falter udSndDir udPronouce 1. To act or move in an unsteady or hesitating way. The baby faltered while trying to take a step. 2. To pause while speaking because of being unsure or confused; hesitate. The student faltered in speaking before so many people. fal ter (f r) verb, faltered, faltering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir falter pronunciation The quality of being famous or well-known. The tennis player s fame spread across the country. fame (f m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir familiar enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Often heard or seen. Cows are a familiar sight on a farm. 2. Known because of having been heard or seen before. The announcer s voice was familiar. 3. Knowing something well. A good mechanic is familiar with all sorts of tools. 4. Friendly or informal; close. Soon I was on familiar terms with our new neighbors. fa iar (f r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir familiar' pronunciation word history Word History The word familiar goes back to a Latin word meaning household. People in a household are people with whom you are familiar. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE family udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of people who are related and who live together, including parents, children, and sometimes other relatives. The average family has three or four members. 2. The children of a father and mother. My parents raised a large family. 3. A group of people who are related to each other; relatives. The whole family will get together for the holidays. 4. A group of related animals or plants. Zebras and donkeys belong to the horse family. 5. Any group of things that are similar or connected to each other in some way. English and German belong to the same family of languages. fam ly (fam or fam ) noun, plural families. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir family pronunciation or fam )ave. famine udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A great lack of food in an area or country. Many people died of starvation during the famine in Ireland in the 1840s. fam ine (fam in) noun, plural famines.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir famine[ pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE famous udSndDir udPronouce Very well-known; having great fame. Thomas Edison is famous for having invented the electric light. A crowd of fans gathered around the famous baseball player to ask for his autograph. fa mous (f s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir famous pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect fan.wav udPronouce 1. A device that is held in the hand and waved back and forth to make air move. 2. A mechanical device having several blades that are turned by an electric motor. Fans are used to make air move for cooling or heating. 3. Anything that looks like a fan. The open tail of the peacock is called a fan. Noun. To move air toward or on. I am fanning the flames of the fire to make it burn more. Fan yourself with a newspaper to keep cool. Verb. fan (fan) noun, plural fans; verb, fanned, fanning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fan) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A person who is very interested in or enthusiastic about something. Some football fans watch games on television all weekend. fan (fan) noun, plural fans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fan) factor udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that helps to bring about a result that affects the course of events. Sunny weather and good food were important factors in the success of the picnic. 2. Any of the numbers that form a product when they are multiplied together. The factors of 12 are 12 and 1, 6 and 2, and 3 and 4. Noun. To find the factors of a product. What answer do you get when you factor 6? Verb. fac tor (fak r) noun, plural factors; verb, factored, factoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir factor pronunciation factory udSndDir udSndEffect factory.wav udPronouce A building or group of buildings where things are manufactured; plant. Automobiles are made in factories. fac ry (fak ) noun, plural factories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir factory pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE factual Containing or having to do with facts; true; accurate. This book contains a factual account of the battle, without any of the legends about it. fac al (fak l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir factual pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir faculty udSndDir udPronouce 1. All the teachers of a school, college, or university. The faculty had a meeting before the school year began. 2. A natural power of the mind or body. Hearing and speaking are two human faculties. 3. A special talent or skill for doing something. You have a great faculty for making friends. fac ty (fak ) noun, plural faculties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir faculty pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Something that is very popular for a short period of time. None of us do that dance anymore; it was last year s fad. fad (fad) noun, plural fads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (fad) udSndDir udPronouce 1. To lose or cause to lose color or brightness. Blue jeans may fade when they are washed. 2. To lose freshness; wither. The flowers faded after three days. 3. To become gradually weaker, fainter, or dimmer. The sound of footsteps faded away. fade (f d) verb, faded, fading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Fahrenheit The name of a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is at 32 degrees and the boiling point of water is at 212 degrees. It was 30 degrees Fahrenheit and the ice on the pond was frozen. Fahr heit (far ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Fahrenheit pronunciation word history Word History The word Fahrenheit comes from the name of Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit. He was the German scientist who devised this scale for measuring temperature. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. To not succeed in doing or getting something. I tried to lift the heaviest weight, but I failed. We failed to get to the station in time to catch our train. 2. To get too low a grade in a test or course of study; not pass. I didn t study for the test, so I failed. 3. To be of no use or help to; disappoint. Their friends failed them when they refused to keep their promise. The store failed the customer by refusing to take back the broken toaster. 4. To not be enough; run out. The water supply failed during the emergency. 5. To become weaker in strength or health. My cat s eyesight is beginning to fail. 6. To be unable to pay what one owes; go bankrupt. The small store failed because it had so few customers. 7. To not do; neglect. If you fail to answer when your name is called, you will be marked absent. fail (f l) verb, failed, failing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation failure udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of not succeeding in doing or getting something. I was disappointed at the failure of the plant to grow. 2. A person or thing that does not succeed. The school play will not be a failure if everyone works hard and cooperates. 3. The condition of not being large or good enough. The bad weather caused a crop failure. fail ure (f r) noun, plural failures.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir failure pronunciation faint udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not clear or strong; weak. We heard the faint cry of a kitten from the basement. There was a faint light at the end of the road. 2. Weak and dizzy. After bicycling all morning, we were faint with hunger by noon. Adjective. A condition in which a person becomes suddenly unconscious for a short time. Noun. To become suddenly unconscious for a short time. Two spectators fainted from the heat in the stadium. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is feint. faint (f nt) adjective, fainter, faintest; noun, plural faints; verb, fainted, fainting.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir faint pronunciation nt)3f udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not in favor of any one more than another or others; just. The judges were fair in awarding prizes to the contestants. 2. According to the rules. The referee said it was a fair tackle. 3. Neither too good nor too bad; average. Our team has a fair chance of winning the tennis tournament. 4. Light in coloring; not dark. Everyone in our family has fair hair. 5. Not cloudy; clear; sunny. The weather for the weekend will be fair. 6. Pleasing to the eye; attractive; beautiful. In the story, the handsome prince married the fair young princess. Adjective. In a fair manner; according to the rules. Our coach encourages us to play fair, and not to take advantage of each other. Adverb. Another word that sounds like this is fare. fair (f r) adjective, fairer, fairest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1.A public showing of farm products. Fairs are held to show and judge crops and cows, pigs, and other livestock. Fairs often have shows, contests, and entertainment. 2. Any large showing of products or objects. Many companies had their own exhibits at the photography fair. 3. The showing and selling of things for a particular cause or reason. Our school book fair is going to raise money for a new playground. Another word that sounds like this is fare. fair (f r) noun, plural fairs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation fairground udSndDir udPronouce An outdoor place where fairs are held. fair ground (f ground ) noun, plural fairgrounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fairground pronunciation ground fairly 1. In a fair manner; honestly; justly. Please distribute the toys fairly, one to each child. 2. Somewhat; rather. I saved a fairly large amount of money. fair ly (f ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fairly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir fairy udSndDir udPronouce A tiny being in stories who is supposed to have magic powers. fair ) noun, plural fairies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fairy pronunciation faith udSndDir udPronouce 1. Belief or trust without proof. I have great faith in your honesty. 2. A religion. There are people of many faiths in our city. faith (f th) noun, plural faiths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir faith pronunciation eyelet udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em197 A small hole in a material for a cord or lace to go through. Shoelaces are put through eyelets. Another word that sounds like this is islet. eye let ( lit) noun, plural eyelets.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyeletc pronunciation eyelid udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef188 The covering of skin that can open and close over the eye. The eyelids protect the eyes and help keep them moist. eye lid ( ) noun, plural eyelids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyelid' pronunciation eyesight 1. The ability to see; vision. They tested our eyesight in school by asking us to read a chart. 2. The range or distance the eye can see; view. The whistling train soon came within eyesight. eye sight ( ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyesight pronunciation udPronouce Em198 udSndDir e\e11 eyetooth udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef189 Either of the two pointed teeth in the upper jaw between the front teeth and the molars, used for biting or tearing. eye tooth ( ) noun, plural eyeteeth ( SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir xWavDir tbkMCI("play" && & "\" & F& ".wav","") buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyetooth pronunciation eyewitness udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em199 A person who has seen something happen, and therefore is able to report or give testimony about it. Reporters interviewed the eyewitnesses to the accident. eye ness ( nis) noun, plural eyewitnesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir xWavDir tbkMCI("play" && & "\" & F& ".wav","") buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyewitness pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The sixth letter of the alphabet. f, F (ef) noun, plural f SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation F or F. An abbreviation for Fahrenheit. F or F. max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion fable udSndDir udPronouce 1. A story that is meant to teach a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals that talk and act like people. 2. A made-up or untrue story. Have you heard the old fable about alligators living in the city sewers? fa ble (f l) noun, plural fables. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fable pronunciation fabric udSndDir udPronouce A material that is woven or knitted; cloth. Fabric is made from natural or synthetic fibers such as cotton, silk, or nylon. fab ric (fab rik) noun, plural fabrics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fabric7 pronunciation fabulous udSndDir udPronouce Unbelievable; seeming impossible; amazing. I read a story about dragons and other fabulous creatures. They spent fabulous amounts of money on books. fab lous (fab s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir fabulousm pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The front of the head. The eyes, nose, and mouth are parts of the face. 2. A look on the face; expression. The clown made a sad face. 3. The front, main, or outward part of something. We could see many people skiing down the face of the mountain. There are numbers on the face of a clock. 4. Importance in the opinion of other people; prestige. If we don t keep our streets clean, our town will lose face. Noun. 1. To have or turn the face toward. Please face the camera. The school faces the park. 2. To deal with firmly or courageously. You must face the problem immediately. Verb. face (f s) noun, plural faces; verb, faced, facing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir facei pronunciation facet udSndDir udPronouce One of the small, polished, flat surfaces of a cut gem. fac et (fas it) noun, plural facets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir facet pronunciation :PHYSSIZE facial Of or for the face. A smile is a happy facial expression. fa cial (f l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir facial pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir facilitate To make easier; help in the doing of. Zip codes are used to facilitate the sorting and delivery of mail. fa tate (f ) verb, facilitated, facilitating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir facilitate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir facility udSndDir udPronouce 1. Ease or skill in doing something. You ride your new bicycle with great facility. 2. Something that makes a job easier to do or serves a particular purpose. The kitchen facilities in our summer cabin consist of a stove, refrigerator, and sink. fa ty (f ) noun, plural facilities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir facility pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Something that is known to be true or real; something that has really happened. It is a scientific fact that the earth revolves around the sun. fact (fakt) noun, plural facts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir factA pronunciation (fakt)Word extinct udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef181 1. No longer existing. The dodo became extinct because people hunted it for food. 2. No longer active or burning. The village is built on an extinct volcano. ex tinct (ek stingkt ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extinct pronunciation (ek stingkt extinguish 1. To cause to stop burning; put out. The firefighters extinguished the fire in about twenty minutes. 2. To end; destroy. The heavy rain extinguished any hope for a picnic that day. ex guish (ek sting gwish) verb, extinguished, extinguishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extinguish pronunciation (ek sting gwish) udPronouce Em189 udSndDir e\e11 extra udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em190 More than what is usual, expected, or needed; additional. I spent extra time studying so I would get a better grade on that test. Adjective. 1. Something added to what is usual, expected, or needed. That car has many extras, such as a clock, a radio, and air conditioning. 2. A special edition of a newspaper that is printed to report something important. The paper printed an extra to announce that the war was over. Noun. To a degree that is greater than what is usual, expected, or needed. My parents bought an extra large cake for my birthday party. Adverb. ex tra (ek ) adjective; noun, plural extras; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extra pronunciation extract udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em191 To take, get, or pull out. The dentist extracted the tooth. Scientists have found a way to extract salt from sea water. Verb. Something that is extracted. The cake was flavored with vanilla extract. Noun. ex tract (ek strakt for verb; ek strakt for noun) verb, extracted, extracting; noun, plural extracts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extract pronunciation (ek strakt for verb; ek strakt for noun) extraordinary Very unusual; remarkable. The art teacher said that my friend had extraordinary talent. ex traor y (ek str or ek ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extraordinary pronunciation (ek str or ek udPronouce Em192 udSndDir e\e11 extraterrestrial udEmotion maglass udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em193 Coming from or existing outside the Earth or its atmosphere. The space explorers hope to find extraterrestrial life on other planets. Scientists can determine if a rock is extraterrestrial from its chemical composition. Adjective. A being from another planet. In the movie, extraterrestrials came to earth in a spaceship. Noun. ex al (ek l) adjective; noun, plural extraterrestrials. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extraterrestrial pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass extravagance udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef182 The spending of too much money. When our parents go shopping, they avoid extravagance and only buy what they need. ex gance (ek strav ns) noun, plural extravagances./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extravaganceg pronunciation (ek strav extravagant enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef183 Spending too much money; spending in a free or careless way. The extravagant movie star bought only very expensive clothes. ex gant (ek strav nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extravagant pronunciation (ek strav word history Word History The word extravagant goes back to a Latin word meaning wandering outside of the limits. A person who is extravagant in some way has gone beyond the usual limits of behavior. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE extreme udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em194 1. Going beyond what is usual; very great or severe. The campers were in extreme danger when they were caught in the avalanche. Our neighbor has extreme tastes in clothes. 2. Very far; farthest. My best friend lives at the extreme end of the block. Adjective. 1. Farthest points; end. The lighthouse is at one extreme of the island. 2. extremes. Complete opposites. Hot and cold are extremes of each other. Noun. ex treme (ek str ) adjective; noun, plural extremes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extreme pronunciation (ek str extremely udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef184 Very. The friends were extremely happy when they won the contest. These mountains are extremely old. ex treme ly (ek str ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extremely pronunciation (ek str udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce 1. One of the organs of the body by which humans and other animals see or sense light. 2. The colored part of the eye; iris. I have brown eyes. 3. The part of the face around the eye. Many children rub their eyes when they are tired. 4. eyes. The ability to see; vision. My eyes are not as good as they used to be. 5. A look. We cast an eye at the bicycle in the store window. 6. Something like an eye in shape, position, or use. The bud of a potato and the hole in a needle are called eyes. A hook attaches to an eye. 7. The center of a hurricane. The eye has no clouds and light winds. Noun. To watch carefully or closely. The detective eyed every move the suspect made. Verb. Other words that sound like this are aye and I. to catch one s eye. To attract one s attention. A poster in the shop window caught my eye and I stopped to look at it. to keep an eye on. To watch or tend carefully. I kept an eye on the twins when their parents were out for the evening. to see eye to eye. To agree completely. The team didn t see eye to eye on the strategy for the game. eye ( ) noun, plural eyes; verb, eyed, eying or eyeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to catch one s eye. To attract one s attention. A poster in the shop window caught my eye and I stopped to look at it. to keep an eye on. To watch or tend carefully. I kept an eye on the twins when their parents were out for the evening. to see eye to eye. To agree completely. The team didn t see eye to eye on the strategy for the game. pronunciation eyeball udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em195 The round part of the eye that is shaped like a ball, without the eyelids or other surrounding parts. eye ball ( ) noun, plural eyeballs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyeball pronunciation eyebrow udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef185 1. The hair that grows on the bony part of the face above the eye. 2. The bony ridge above each eye. The eyebrows help to shade and protect the eyes. eye brow ( ) noun, plural eyebrows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyebrow pronunciation eyedropper udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef186 A small glass or plastic tube with a rubber bulb at one end and a hole at the other. It is used to measure and apply drops of medicine to the eye. eye per ( r) noun, plural eyedroppers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyedropperg pronunciation eyeglasses udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em196 A pair of lenses in a frame that helps a person to see better. eye glass iz) noun plural. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyeglasses pronunciation :PHYSSIZE eyelash udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef187 One of the small, stiff hairs growing on the edge of the eyelid. The eyelashes help keep dust out of the eyes. eye lash ( ) noun, plural eyelashes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eyelash pronunciation export udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em180 To send goods to other countries to be sold or traded. Brazil exports coffee to the United States. Verb. 1. Something that is sold or traded to another country. Wheat is an export of the United States and Canada. 2. The act or process of selling or trading to another country. Many farmers depend on the money that comes from the export of corn. Noun. ex port (ek sp or ek for verb; ek for noun) verb, exported, exporting; noun, plural exports. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exportQ pronunciation (ek sp or ek for verb; ek for noun) expose udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef174 1. To leave open or without protection. We were exposed to the mumps when a friend had them. The two clowns exposed themselves to the laughter of the audience when their magic trick failed to work. 2. To make something known; reveal. The police exposed a gang of thieves who were stealing cars. The magazine article exposed the real age of the movie star. 3. To allow light to reach a photographic film or plate. You will expose the film if you load your camera under the lamp. ex pose (ek sp ) verb, exposed, exposing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expose pronunciation (ek sp exposition udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef175 A large public display. There was an exposition of camping equipment at the convention center. ex tion (ek zish n) noun, plural expositions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expositionM pronunciation zish n)air exposure udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em181 1. The act of exposing. The government s exposure of the plot to kill the president shocked the public. 2. The condition of being exposed. The mountain climbers were suffering from exposure after the climb in the terrible cold and wind. 3. A position in relation to the sun or wind. This room has a southern exposure, so it gets a lot of sunlight. 4. The act of exposing a photographic film to light. ex sure (ek sp r) noun, plural exposures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exposure pronunciation (ek sp express udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em182 To say or show. The dog expressed its happiness by wagging its tail. This artist s paintings of plants and animals express a love of nature. The Declaration of Independence expresses the idea that people are created equal. Verb. 1. Special or particular. We came here for the express purpose of seeing the monument. 2. Having to do with fast transportation or delivery. The express bus to the city travels on the superhighway. Adjective. 1. A system of fast transportation or delivery. I sent my trunk to camp by express. 2. A train, bus, or elevator that is fast and makes few stops. Noun. to express oneself. To put what one thinks or feels into words. I want to learn how to express myself clearly when speaking to a large group. ex press (ek spres ) verb, expressed, expressing; adjective; noun, plural expresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir express idiom to express oneself. To put what one thinks or feels into words. I want to learn how to express myself clearly when speaking to a large group. pronunciation (ek spres expression udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef176 1. The act of putting thoughts or feelings into words or actions. These flowers are an expression of our thanks to you. 2. An outward show; look. The students all had expressions of surprise on their faces after the magician performed the trick. 3. A way of speaking that shows a feeling. The child told the exciting story with expression. 4. A common word or group of words. Look before you leap and A penny saved is a penny earned are well-known expressions. ex sion (ek spresh n) noun, plural expressions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expression pronunciation (ek spresh expressive Full of meaning or feeling. The poet read the poem to the audience in a very expressive voice. ex sive (ek spres iv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expressive pronunciation (ek spres udPronouce Em183 udSndDir e\e10 expressway udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef177 A wide highway with several lanes so that cars, trucks, and buses can go long distances without stopping for lights or signs. ex press way (ek spres ) noun, plural expressways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expressway[ pronunciation (ek spres :PHYSSIZE exquisite udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em184 1. Of great beauty or perfection. The view of the sunrise over the lake was exquisite. 2. Of high quality. The detailed sculpture showed exquisite workmanship. ex site (ek skwiz it or ek skwi zit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exquisite pronunciation (ek skwiz it or ek skwi zit)fo extend 1. To make or be longer; stretch out. The bird extended its wings and flew away. Our cousins extended their visit with us. The driveway extends from the house to the street. 2. To reach; stretch. 3. To offer or give. We extended our welcome to the new neighbors. ex tend (ek stend ) verb, extended, extending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extend pronunciation (ek stend udPronouce Em185 udSndDir e\e11 extension udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em186 1. The act of extending or the condition of being extended. The town that was damaged by the tornado accepted the state s extension of help. 2. Something that extends; addition. They built an extension to the house so they would have a room for the new baby. 3. An extra telephone added to the same line as the main telephone. ex sion (ek sten n) noun, plural extensions./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extension pronunciation (ek sten extensive Large; great; broad. The flood caused extensive damage to the farms in the area. ex sive (ek sten siv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extensive pronunciation (ek sten udPronouce Ef178 udSndDir e\e11 extent udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Em187 The space, size, amount, degree, or limit to which something extends. I would go to any extent to help a friend. The sheep are allowed to graze over the entire extent of the farm. ex tent (ek stent ) noun, plural extents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir extent pronunciation (ek stent exterior udSndDir e\e11 udPronouce Ef179 The outer part; outward look or manner. The exterior of the building is made of brick. Although you have a calm exterior, I think you must feel nervous about running in the race. Noun. On or having to do with the outside; outer. The exterior walls of the house were painted white. Adjective. ex or (ek st r) noun, plural exteriors; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exterior pronunciation (ek st exterminate To wipe out; destroy. We used a spray to exterminate the bugs. ex nate (ek st ) verb, exterminated, exterminating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exterminate pronunciation (ek st udPronouce Ef180 udSndDir e\e11 external On or having to do with the outside; outer. The peel of a banana is its external covering. ex nal (ek st l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir external pronunciation (ek st udPronouce Em188 udSndDir e\e11 experience udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef165 1. Something that a person has done, seen, or taken part in. Our experience camping in the national park is something we won t forget. The soldiers told our class about their experiences in the army. 2. The knowledge or skill a person gains from doing something. The youngest firefighter already has three years of experience. My friend is the only one on the softball team with experience because all the other players are new. Noun. To have something happen to one; feel; undergo. I didn t experience much pain when the dentist drilled my tooth. Verb. ex ence (ek sp ns) noun, plural experiences; verb, experienced, experiencing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir experience pronunciation (ek sp experiment udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em173 A test that is used to discover or prove something by watching results very carefully. The class did an experiment to show that a fire needs oxygen to burn. Noun. To make an experiment or experiments. Scientists tested the new drug by experimenting with rats. Verb. ex ment (ek sper nt for noun; ek sper ment for verb) noun, plural experiments; verb, experimented, experimenting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir experiment pronunciation (ek sper nt for noun; ek sper ment for verb) experimental From or relating to experiments. The scientists were working on an experimental project in the chemistry laboratory. ex tal (ek sper l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir experimental pronunciation (ek sper udPronouce Em174 udSndDir e\e10 expert udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef166 A person who knows a great deal about some special thing. One of our teachers is an expert on American history. Noun. Having or showing a great deal of knowledge. The swimming coach gave the team expert advice on how to dive. Adjective. ex pert (ek rt for noun; ek rt or ek sp for adjective) noun, plural experts; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expert pronunciation rt for noun; ek rt or ek sp for adjective) expiration udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em175 1. The act of coming to an end or close. I must get a new library card before the expiration of my old one. 2. The act of breathing out air. The sick child s expirations were weak. ex tion (ek n) noun, plural expirations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expiration pronunciation expire udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em176 1. To come to an end. Your membership at the pool expires at the end of the month. 2. To breathe out; exhale. When we expire, our bodies let air out of our lungs. ex pire (ek sp ) verb, expired, expiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expire pronunciation (ek sp explain 1. To make something plain or clear; tell the meaning of. Explain how to get the answer to this mathematics problem. 2. To give or have a reason for. Can you explain why you were late for school? ex plain (ek spl ) verb, explained, explaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir explain pronunciation (ek spl udPronouce Ef167 udSndDir e\e10 explanation udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef168 1. The act or process of making something plain or clear. My friend s explanation of how to make a kite helped me understand how to do it. 2. A reason or meaning. My parents wanted an explanation for why the vase was broken. ex tion (ek n) noun, plural explanations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir explanation pronunciation explicit Stated clearly or shown clearly. Our teacher gave explicit instructions on how we should do the work. ex it (ek splis it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir explicit pronunciation (ek splis udPronouce Em177 udSndDir e\e10 explode udEmotion shocked udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef169 1. To burst or cause to burst suddenly and with a loud noise; blow up. I pumped too much air into the tire, and it exploded. 2. To show an emotion noisily or forcefully. The audience exploded with laughter at the funny joke. ex plode (ek spl ) verb, exploded, exploding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir explode pronunciation (ek spl max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked exploit udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef170 A brave deed or act. The story is about the daring exploits of a knight. Noun. 1. To use in an unfair or unjust way for selfish reasons. The American colonists felt that the British government exploited them by taxing the tea they drank. 2. To make the fullest possible use of. This new drill will enable us to exploit oil buried far under the ground. Verb. ex ploit (ek sploit) noun, plural exploits; verb, exploited, exploiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exploit pronunciation sploit) exploration udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef171 The act of exploring. Columbus s explorations led to the setting up of trade routes across the Atlantic Ocean. ex tion (ek n) noun, plural explorations.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exploration pronunciation explore 1. To travel in unknown places for the purpose of discovery. Astronauts explored the moon to learn what it is like. 2. To look through closely; examine. Doctors explore the causes of diseases. ex plore (ek spl ) verb, explored, exploring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir explore pronunciation (ek spl udPronouce Em178 udSndDir e\e10 explorer udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef172 A person who explores. ex er (ek spl r) noun, plural explorers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir explorer pronunciation (ek spl explosion udSndDir e\e10 udSndEffect explosin.wav udPronouce Ef173 1. The act of bursting or expanding suddenly and noisily. The explosion of the bomb broke windows in the buildings nearby. 2. A sudden outburst. The funny joke caused an explosion of laughter. ex sion (ek spl n) noun, plural explosions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir explosion pronunciation (ek spl SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE explosive udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em179 Likely to explode or cause an explosion. A bomb is an explosive device. An explosive temper frightens me. Adjective. Something that can explode or cause an explosion. Dynamite is an explosive. Noun. ex sive (ek spl siv) adjective; noun, plural explosives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir explosive pronunciation (ek spl exhilarate udSndDir udPronouce Ef159 To make cheerful, lively, or excited. The brisk air of the mountains exhilarated the hikers. ex rate (eg zil ) verb, exhilarated, exhilarating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exhilaratec pronunciation (eg zil exile udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef160 To send a person away from his or her country or home as a punishment. The country exiled the scientist for being a spy for another country. Verb. 1. The state of being exiled. The government decided that exile would be the punishment for the traitors. 2. A person who is sent away from his or her country or home. Noun. ex ile (eg l or ek l) verb, exiled, exiling; noun, plural exiles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exile pronunciation l or ek exist 1. To be real. I do not believe that ghosts exist. 2. To have life; live. A person cannot exist for long without water. 3. To be found. Outside of zoos, polar bears exist only in arctic regions. ex ist (eg zist ) verb, existed, existing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exist pronunciation (eg zist udPronouce Em164 udSndDir e\e10 existence udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em165 1. The fact of being alive or real. The existence of some wild animals is in danger because of pollution. Do you believe in the existence of elves? 2. A way of living; life. The early colonists in America led a dangerous existence. ex ence (eg zis ns) noun, plural existences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir existence pronunciation (eg zis udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce 1. The way out or off. We left the movies by the exit on the left. 2. The act of leaving. My exit from the room was not noticed. Noun. To go out; leave; depart. Exit by the side door during the fire drill. Verb. ex it (eg zit or ek sit) noun, plural exits; verb, exited, exiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exitS pronunciation zit or ek sit)f exotic Foreign; strange; unusual. These exotic flowers come from Africa. ex ic (eg zot ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exotic pronunciation (eg zot SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Em166 udSndEffect exotic.wav udSndDir e\e10 expand To make larger or become larger. Metal expands when it is heated. ex pand (ek spand ) verb, expanded, expanding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expand pronunciation (ek spand udPronouce Em167 udSndDir e\e10 expanse udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef161 A wide, open area. The stagecoach had to cross a large expanse of desert to reach the closest town. ex panse (ek spans ) noun, plural expanses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expanse pronunciation (ek spans expansion udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em168 1. The act of expanding or the condition of being expanded. After its expansion, the school had thirty new classrooms. 2. The expanded form of something. This novel is an expansion of a story in a magazine. ex sion (ek span n) noun, plural expansions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expansion pronunciation (ek span expect 1. To look forward to. I expect to see my grandparents at Thanksgiving. 2. To want something because it is right or necessary. The teacher expected an apology from the rude child. 3. To think; suppose. I expect I won t be going to school if I still have the flu tomorrow. ex pect (ek spekt ) verb, expected, expecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expect pronunciation (ek spekt udPronouce Ef162 udSndDir e\e10 expectation udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef163 1. The act of expecting. The sailors anchored the boat securely in expectation of the coming storm. 2. A reason for expecting. The student had studied hard and had expectations of a good mark on the text. ex tion (ek spek t n) noun, plural expectations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expectation pronunciation spek t expedition udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em169 1. A journey made for a particular reason. The scientists made an expedition to Alaska to study the animals in the area. 2. The people making such a journey. The expedition camped beside the river for the night. ex tion (ek spi dish n) noun, plural expeditions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expedition pronunciation spi dish expel To drive or force out. They expelled the child from school for disobeying everyone. ex pel (ek spel ) verb, expelled, expelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expel pronunciation (ek spel udPronouce Em170 udSndDir e\e10 expenditure udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Em171 1. The spending of time, money, or energy. Building a new house requires the expenditure of a great deal of money. 2. Something that is spent. The expenditure for the flowers was $25.00. ex ture (ek spen di ch r) noun, plural expenditures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expenditure pronunciation (ek spen di ch expense udSndDir e\e10 udPronouce Ef164 1. Money spent to buy or do something; cost. My family cannot afford the expense of a new car. 2. A cause or reason for spending money. Building the swimming pool was a big expense. ex pense (ek spens ) noun, plural expenses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expense pronunciation (ek spens expensive Having a high price; very costly. The town bought an expensive new fire engine. ex sive (ek spen siv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir expensive pronunciation (ek spen udPronouce Em172 udSndDir e\e10 exclude To keep from entering; shut out. All those who aren t eighteen years old or older are excluded from voting. ex clude (ek skl ) verb, excluded, excluding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exclude pronunciation (ek skl udPronouce Ef152 udSndDir exclusive 1. Belonging to a single person or group. Because my parents own our family s house together, neither one is the exclusive owner. 2. Open to a certain kind of person or group only. That is an exclusive club for lawyers only. 3. Complete; entire. The students gave the visitor their exclusive attention. ex sive (ek skl siv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exclusive pronunciation (ek skl udPronouce Em155 udSndDir excrete To give off waste from the body. ex crete (ek skr ) verb, excreted, excreting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excrete pronunciation (ek skr udPronouce Ef153 udSndDir excursion udSndDir udPronouce Ef154 1. A short trip made for a special reason or for pleasure. Tomorrow the class will take an excursion to the zoo. 2. A trip, as on an airplane or train, at a reduced fare. ex sion (ek sk n) noun, plural excursions.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excursion pronunciation (ek sk excuse udSndDir udPronouce Em156 1. To forgive; pardon; overlook. Please excuse me for stepping on your toe. We excused your rude remark because we knew you were tired. 2. To let off from duty. I was excused from football practice because I had hurt my knee. 3. To serve as a reason or explanation for. Your illness excused your absence from the meeting. Verb. A reason given to explain something. Waking up late is not a good excuse for being late to school. Noun. to excuse oneself. 1. To apologize for oneself; ask to be pardoned. I excused myself for being late. 2. To ask permission to leave. You should excuse yourself if you want to leave the table during dinner. ex cuse (ek sk for verb; ek sk for noun) verb, excused, excusing; noun, plural excuses.. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excuse idiom to excuse oneself. 1. To apologize for oneself; ask to be pardoned. I excused myself for being late. 2. To ask permission to leave. You should excuse yourself if you want to leave the table during dinner. pronunciation (ek sk for verb; ek sk for noun) execute udSndDir udPronouce Em157 1. To carry out or enforce. The captain executed the colonel s orders. 2. To kill according to a legal order. 3. To make or do by following a plan or design. The two dancers executed the unusual steps perfectly. ex cute (ek ) verb, executed, executing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir execute pronunciation execution udSndDir udPronouce Em158 1. The act of executing. The execution of the plan to clean up the neighborhood will call for everyone s help. 2. The act of killing according to a legal order. ex tion (ek n) noun, plural executions.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir execution pronunciation executive udSndDir udPronouce Em159 Having to do with directing or managing matters in business or government. My neighbor has an executive position as vice president of the company. The president heads the executive branch of the United States government. Adjective. 1. A person who directs or manages. All the executives of the company met to discuss ways of selling their new product. 2. The branch of government that manages the affairs of a nation and sees that the laws are carried out. Noun. ex tive (eg zek tiv) adjective; noun, plural executives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir executive pronunciation (eg zek tiv) exempt To free from a duty or requirements excuse. One student was exempted from taking the final test because of excellent marks during the year. Verb. Freed from doing or giving something; excused. Land belonging to a church is usually exempt from taxes. Adjective. ex empt (eg zempt ) verb, exempted, exempting; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exempt pronunciation (eg zempt udPronouce Ef155 udSndDir exercise enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce Em160 1. Activity that trains or improves the body or the mind. Walking is good exercise. That book has arithmetic exercises at the end of each chapter. 2. Use or practice. The exercise of power by the dictator led to many cruel acts. 3. A ceremony or program. Graduation exercises included speeches by teachers and students. Noun. 1. To put or go through exercises. I exercise my dog in the park. That athlete exercises by running five miles every day. 2. To make use of. You should exercise your rights as a citizen by voting. Verb. ex cise (ek ) noun, plural exercises; verb, exercised, exercising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exerciseK pronunciation 0 :PHYSSIZE These people are doing exercises. exert To make use of; use. The firefighters had to exert all their strength to break down the door. ex ert (eg z ) verb, exerted, exerting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exert pronunciation (eg z udPronouce Em161 udSndDir exhale To breathe out. The doctor listened to my lungs as I inhaled and exhaled. ex hale (eks h ) verb, exhaled, exhaling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exhale pronunciation (eks h SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Em162 udSndEffect exhale.wav udSndDir exhaust udSndDir udPronouce Ef156 1. To make very weak or tired. The long, hot hike exhausted us. 2. To use up completely. The campers exhausted their supply of water, so they drank from a fresh spring. Verb. 1. The steam or gases that escape from an engine. An automobile has a pipe at the rear to let out the exhaust. 2. A pipe or other device that allows used steam or gases to escape. Noun. ex haust (eg z ) verb, exhausted, exhausting; noun, plural exhausts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exhaust pronunciation (eg z exhaustion The act of exhausting or condition of being exhausted. The runner s exhaustion was caused by a seven-mile run. ex tion (eg z n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exhaustion pronunciation (eg z udPronouce Ef157 udSndDir exhibit udSndDir udPronouce Ef158 To show. The school exhibited the students best art work. Your cousin exhibits great talent in playing the piano. Verb. Something shown. We went to see the exhibit of African art at the museum. This science exhibit won first prize. Noun. ex it (eg zib it) verb, exhibited, exhibiting; noun, plural exhibits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exhibit pronunciation (eg zib exhibition udSndDir udPronouce Em163 1. The act of exhibiting. Being rude is an exhibition of bad manners. 2. A public show. The class went to an exhibition of rare books shown at the town library. ex tion (ek bish n) noun, plural exhibitions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exhibition pronunciation bish excellence The condition of being very good or outstanding. Your excellence as a pitcher is known to everyone in school. ex lence (ek ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excellence pronunciation udPronouce Ef145 udSndDir max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud excellent Very good; outstanding. The teacher told my parents that my work in arithmetic was excellent. ex lent (ek nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excellent pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Ef146 udSndDir udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia except udSndDir udPronouce Em148 With the exception of; not including. The store is open every day except Sunday. Preposition. If it were not for the fact that; only. I would go, except that I have work to do. Conjunction. ex cept (ek sept ) preposition; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir except pronunciation (ek sept exception udSndDir udPronouce Em149 1. The act of leaving out or the condition of being left out. Everyone went on the picnic with the exception of two students, who were sick. 2. A person or thing that is left out or that is different from others. Most birds can fly, but the penguin is an exception. ex tion (ek sep n) noun, plural exceptions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exception pronunciation (ek sep exceptional Not ordinary; unusual; extraordinary. We had an exceptional amount of rain this August. This young child is an exceptional piano player. ex al (ek sep l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exceptional pronunciation (ek sep udPronouce Em150 udSndDir excess udSndDir udPronouce Ef147 An amount greater than what is needed or usual. An excess of water in the fish tank caused it to overflow. Noun. Greater than what is needed or usual; extra. When you travel on an airplane you have to pay for excess luggage. Adjective. ex cess (ek ses or ek ses ) noun, plural excesses; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excess- pronunciation ses or ek ses excessive More than is necessary or usual. Don t spend an excessive amount of money during your trip. ex sive (ek ses iv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excessive pronunciation (ek ses udPronouce Ef148 udSndDir exchange udSndDir udPronouce Em151 1. To give or give up for something else. You can exchange the shirt I gave you as a present and get a belt instead. 2. To give and receive things of the same kind back. My friend and I exchange baseball cards. Verb. 1. The act of giving one thing for another. The two friends enjoyed their exchange of letters. 2. A place where things are bought, sold, or traded. When we arrived in Mexico, we had to go to the currency exchange to trade in our money for Mexican money. 3. A central office where telephone lines are connected for a town or in part of a large city. Noun. ex change (eks ch ) verb, exchanged, exchanging; noun, plural exchanges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exchange pronunciation (eks ch excite To stir up; arouse. The team s great play excited the fans. The old, deserted house excited the children s curiosity. ex cite (ek s ) verb, excited, exciting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excite pronunciation (ek s buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Ef149 udSndDir udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia excitement 1. The condition of being excited. We could hardly sleep because of our excitement about starting the trip tomorrow. 2. Something that stirs up or excites. Winning the contest was an excitement I shall never forget. ex ment (ek s nt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excitement pronunciation (ek s udPronouce Em152 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia exciting Causing excitement. For me, the acrobats who walk on the tightrope are the most exciting part of the circus. ex ing (ek s ting) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exciting pronunciation (ek s ting) udPronouce Em153 udSndDir exclaim udSndDir udPronouce Ef150 To speak or shout suddenly, or with force; to express surprise or other strong feeling. My bicycle s missing! I exclaimed. ex claim (ek skl ) verb, exclaimed, exclaiming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exclaim pronunciation (ek skl exclamation udSndDir udPronouce Em154 1. The act of exclaiming. There was no excuse for your constant exclamations during the meeting. 2. Something that is spoken or shouted suddenly or with force. Hurrah! and Ouch! are exclamations. ex tion (ek n) noun, plural exclamations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exclamation pronunciation exclamation mark or exclamation point A punctuation mark (!) that is used after a word or group of words that is an exclamation. exclamation mark exclamation point or exclamation mark A punctuation mark (!) that is used after a word or group of words that is an exclamation. exclamation point exclamatory sentence udSndDir udPronouce Ef151 A sentence that expresses excitement or strong feelings. An example of an exclamatory sentence is What a scary movie that was! ex ry sentence (ek sklam SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exclamatory sentence pronunciation (ek sklam udSndDir udPronouce Bad, wicked, or harmful. Adjective. 1. The condition of being wicked. The minister s sermon was about good and evil. 2. Something that causes trouble or harm. War is an evil that has cursed many people s lives. Noun. vil ( l) adjective; noun, plural evils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evil pronunciation evolution udSndDir udPronouce Em140 1. A development, growth, or change that happens slowly and in steps. The exhibit at the museum showed the evolution of the automobile with pictures and models of old and new cars. 2. Changes in the members of a group of plants, animals, or other living things. These changes result from tiny changes in the genes that are passed from one generation to the next over many years. 3. The theory that all living animals and plants slowly developed over millions of years from much earlier and simpler forms of life. ev tion (ev n) noun, plural evolutions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evolution pronunciation evolve To develop or grow gradually. The buds of roses evolve into beautiful flowers. The plan for the new park evolved in discussions between the mayor and the council. volve (i volv ) verb, evolved, evolving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evolve pronunciation (i volv udPronouce Em141 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A female sheep. Other words that sound like this are yew and you. ewe ( ) noun, plural ewes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation A prefix that means former. Ex-president means former president. This prefix is followed by a hyphen. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion exact udSndDir udPronouce Ef140 Without anything wrong; very accurate. This clock always gives the exact time. Adjective. To demand and get. The criminals exacted a ransom from the family of the child that they had kidnapped. Verb. ex act (eg zakt ) adjective; verb, exacted, exacting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exact pronunciation (eg zakt exactly 1. Without any mistake; in an accurate way. Measure the boards for the bookcase exactly. 2. In the exact way; quite. The accident happened exactly as I told him. ex ly (eg zakt ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exactly pronunciation (eg zakt udPronouce Em142 udSndDir exaggerate To make something seem larger, greater, or more important than it is. The camper exaggerated the size of the fish that had gotten away. You exaggerated when you said you ate everything in the refrigerator yesterday. ex ate (eg zaj ) verb, exaggerated, exaggerating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exaggerate pronunciation (eg zaj udPronouce Ef141 udSndDir examination udSndDir udPronouce Em143 1. The act or process of examining. The dentist s examination of my teeth showed that I had no cavities. 2. A test. The students prepared for their examinations at the end of the year. ex tion (eg zam n) noun, plural examinations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir examination pronunciation (eg zam examine 1. To look at closely and carefully; check. We examined the baseball bat to be sure it wasn t cracked. The doctor examined me to see if I had the flu. 2. To question in a careful way or test, usually to discover what a person knows. The lawyer examined the witness during the trial. ex ine (eg zam in) verb, examined, examining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir examine pronunciation (eg zam udPronouce Ef142 udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udEmotion maglass example udSndDir udPronouce Em144 1. A thing that is used to show what other similar things are like. Three pictures were hung up as examples of the work the class was doing in art. 2. A problem given to show how similar problems are solved. The arithmetic example on the blackboard was hard to understand. 3. A person or thing that ought to be copied. Your good care of your dog is an example for all of us. 4. Something used to serve as a warning to others. The judge made examples of the criminals by giving them harsh sentences. for example. As an example or examples. I would like to visit many foreign countries, for example, China and Japan. to set an example.To serve as a model for others. The student s hard work in class set an example for the others. ex ple (eg zam l) noun, plural examples. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir example idiom for example.As an example or examples. I would like to visit many foreign countries, for example, China and Japan. to set an example.To serve as a model for others. The student s hard work in class set an example for the others. pronunciation (eg zam exasperate To annoy greatly; make angry. The constant barking of our neighbor s dog has exasperated our family. ex ate (eg zas ) verb, exasperated, exasperating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exasperate pronunciation (eg zas buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Em145 udSndDir udEmotion frustrat frustrat frustrat excavate 1. To remove by digging. The workers excavated the dirt and rocks with a steam shovel. 2. To uncover by digging. The museum sent a group of people to excavate the ruins of the ancient city. 3. To make by digging. The mining company excavated a tunnel in the side of the mountain. ex vate (ek ) verb, excavated, excavating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excavate pronunciation udPronouce Ef143 udSndDir exceed To go beyond or be greater than. The driver exceeded the speed limit and was stopped by the police. The money given to the charity exceeded $10,000. ex ceed (ek s ) verb, exceeded, exceeding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exceed pronunciation (ek s udPronouce Ef144 udSndDir exceedingly To an unusual or extreme degree. Last night it was exceedingly hot. ex ly (ek s ding l ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir exceedingly pronunciation (ek s ding l udPronouce Em146 udSndDir excel To be better or greater than others. I would like to excel as a football player. ex cel (ek sel ) verb, excelled, excelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir excel pronunciation (ek sel udPronouce Em147 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud evening udSndDir udPronouce Em134 The late afternoon and early nighttime. Noun. Relating to or occurring in the evening. We eat our evening meal at seven o clock. Adjective. eve ning ( ning) noun, plural evenings; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evening pronunciation ning) event udSndDir udPronouce Ef131 1. Anything that happens, especially anything that is important. We studied the events leading up to the American Revolution. The first time I went on an airplane was a big event in my life. 2. A contest in a program of sports. The mile run was the main event at the track meet. in any event. No matter what happens; in any case. The train may be late, but in any event we ll be there in time for dinner. vent (i vent ) noun, plural events. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir event idiom in any event. No matter what happens; in any case. The train may be late, but in any event we ll be there in time for dinner. pronunciation (i vent eventual udSndDir udPronouce Ef132 Happening at the end; final. The eventual decision on whether to build a public swimming pool depends on how much money the town can raise. al (i ven l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eventualS pronunciation (i ven eventually At the end; finally. We waited and waited for our friends, but eventually we went to the movies without them. ly (i ven ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eventually pronunciation (i ven udPronouce Em135 udSndDir 1. At any time. Have you ever visited the White House? 2. At all times; always. Our parents are ever willing to listen to what we have to say. 3. In any way. How can I ever thank you enough for all your help? ev er (ev r) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir everglade udSndDir udPronouce Ef133 An area of low, swampy ground with dense grasses and many slow-moving streams or small rivers. Everglades are found in warm climates. ev glade (ev ) noun, plural everglades.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir everglade pronunciation evergreen udSndDir udPronouce Ef134 Having green leaves or needles all year long. Adjective. An evergreen shrub, tree, or other plant. Pine trees, spruce trees, and holly trees are evergreens. Noun. ev green (ev ) adjective; noun, plural evergreens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evergreen pronunciation everlasting Lasting forever; eternal. The war made the people wish for everlasting peace. ev ing (ev r las ting) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir everlasting pronunciation r las ting) udPronouce Em136 udSndDir every udSndDir udPronouce Em137 Each person or thing of all the people or things that are part of a group. Every student in the class is here today. Answer every question on the test. every now and then or every now and again. Once in a while; occasionally. We get to visit my grandparents every now and then. every other. Each second; each alternate. The garbage collector comes to our house every other day. eve ry (ev ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir every idiom every now and then or every now and again. Once in a while; occasionally. We get to visit my grandparents every now and then. every other. Each second; each alternate. The garbage collector comes to our house every other day. pronunciation everybody Every person. Everybody in the family went next door to meet the new neighbors. eve y (ev ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir everybody pronunciation udPronouce Ef135 udSndDir everyday udSndDir udPronouce Ef136 1. Having to do with every day; daily. Walking the dog is an everyday chore for me. Saving people s lives is an everyday event for a firefighter. 2. Fit for normal days; not special. Most people get dressed up to go to a party instead of wearing their everyday clothes. eve day (ev ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir everyday pronunciation everyone Every person; everybody. There was enough food for everyone at the party. eve one (ev ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir everyone pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Everyone in the parade is wearing a uniform. udPronouce Em138 udSndDir everything 1. All things or all the things. It is impossible for a person to know everything. We showed our parents everything we had bought. 2. A very important thing. Getting a good education means everything to me. eve thing (ev thing ) pronoun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir everything pronunciation thing udPronouce Ef137 udSndDir everywhere In every place; in all places. Have you looked everywhere for the book you lost? During autumn there were fallen leaves everywhere. eve where (ev or ev ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir everywhere pronunciation or ev udPronouce Ef138 udSndDir evidence Proof of something. The footprints were evidence that the suspect had been near the scene of the crime. ev dence (ev ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evidence pronunciation udPronouce Em139 udSndDir evident Easily seen or understood; clear. It was evident that they didn t like the movie since they left before the end. ev dent (ev nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evident pronunciation udPronouce Ef139 udSndDir eternal 1. Lasting forever. The laws of nature are eternal. 2. Seeming to last or go on forever. We complained about the eternal noise that our neighbors made. nal (i t l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eternal pronunciation udPronouce Ef126 udSndDir eternity udSndDir udPronouce Ef127 1. Time without beginning or end; all time. 2. A period of time that seems endless. An eternity passed before the bus arrived. ty (i t ) noun, plural eternities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eternityu pronunciation ether A liquid that burns easily and has a strong smell and no color. It is sometimes used in medicine to make people unconscious during operations. ther ( r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ether pronunciation udPronouce Em125 udSndDir Ethiopia A country in east-central Africa. ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Ethiopia pronunciation udPronouce Ef128 udSndDir ethnic Having to do with a group of people who have the same language and culture. Many different ethnic groups live in our city. eth nic (eth nik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ethnic pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Em126 udSndDir udEmotion mylist mylist mylist etiquette udSndDir udPronouce Ef129 Rules of correct behavior. According to etiquette, it is not considered proper to eat peas with a knife. et quette (et i kit or et i ket ) noun, plural etiquettes.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir etiquette pronunciation i kit or et i ket etymology enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Em127 The history of a word from its beginning to its present form. An etymology tells what other language a word has come from and any changes that have occurred in the word s spelling or meaning. et gy (et ) noun, plural etymologies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir etymology pronunciation word history Word History The word etymology comes from a Greek term meaning true word. The ancient Greeks and Romans looked for what they thought was the original meaning of a word. They called this meaning the true word, or etymology. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE eucalyptus udSndDir udPronouce Em128 A tall evergreen tree or shrub that grows in warm climates. Its hard wood is used to make floors, ships, and buildings. Oil made from its leaves is used in medicine. eu tus ( s) noun, plural eucalyptuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eucalyptus pronunciation Europe The continent that is between Asia and the Atlantic Ocean. Eu rope (y p) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Europe pronunciation udPronouce Em129 udSndDir European udSndDir udPronouce Em130 Of Europe or the people who were born or live there. Adjective. A person who was born or is living in Europe. Noun. Eu an (y n) adjective; noun, plural Europeans.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir European pronunciation evacuate To leave or cause to leave; empty or remove. Firefighters evacuated the people from the burning building. ate (i vak ) verb, evacuated, evacuating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evacuate pronunciation (i vak udPronouce Ef130 udSndDir evade To escape from or avoid. The escaped prisoner evaded the police by hiding on the roof of an old building. Some people try to evade paying their income taxes. vade (i v ) verb, evaded, evading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evade pronunciation udPronouce Em131 udSndDir evaluate To judge or discover the value of. That test is used to evaluate how well students are doing in the reading program. ate (i val ) verb, evaluated, evaluating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evaluate pronunciation (i val udPronouce Em132 udSndDir evaporate udSndDir udPronouce Em133 1. To change from a liquid or solid into a gas. Water evaporates when it is boiled and becomes steam. 2. To fade away or disappear; vanish. Our hopes of winning the game evaporated when the other team scored five runs in the ninth inning. rate (i vap ) verb, evaporated, evaporating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir evaporate pronunciation (i vap udSndDir udPronouce The evening or day before a holiday or other important day. My parents went to a party that our neighbors had on the eve of their child s wedding. On the eve of the school elections, no one was sure who would be elected class president. eve ( v) noun, plural eves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Free from changes; regular. We were able to keep up an even speed on the highway. My cousin has an even temper. 2. At the same height. The drifts of snow were even with the tops of the parked cars. 3. Completely flat. Our house is built on a piece of even ground. 4. The same or equal. At the end of the fifth inning the score in the game was even. 5. Able to be divided by 2 without leaving a remainder. The numbers 4, 28, and 72 are even numbers. Adjective. 1. As a matter of fact; actually. They were willing, even eager, to help us. 2. Though it may seem unlikely. Our dog is always friendly, even to strangers. 3. Still; yet. Your grade on the test was even better than mine. 4. At the same moment. Your parents called even as you knocked on our door. Adverb. To make or become even. The workers evened the bumpy road by filling in the holes with gravel. That last goal evened the score of the hockey game. Verb. ven ( n) adjective; adverb; verb, evened, evening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation especially 1. More than usually; to an unusual degree. Be especially careful not to slip on the icy sidewalk. 2. Mainly; chiefly. We came over especially to see your new computer. es ly (e spesh ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir especially pronunciation (e spesh udPronouce Ef119 udSndDir espionage The use of spies to gather secret information. The government discovered its enemy s plans by using espionage. es nage (es or es nij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir espionage pronunciation or es nij) udPronouce Ef120 udSndDir essay enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Ef121 A short written composition on a subject. I wrote an essay about the need for world peace. es say (es ) noun, plural essays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir essay pronunciation word history Word History The word essay comes from a French word meaning to try. The first essays modestly claimed to be only attempts to set down the writer s thoughts. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE essence udSndDir udPronouce Em119 1. Something that makes a thing what it is; necessary and basic part. Respect for each other is the essence of a good friendship. 2. A concentrated substance or solution. We used essence of peppermint to add flavoring to the cake we made. es sence (es ns) noun, plural essences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir essence pronunciation ns)ir essential udSndDir udPronouce Ef122 Very important or necessary. It is essential that we leave now or we ll miss the last train. Adjective. A necessary or basic part. We brought food, sleeping bags, a tent, and other essentials for our camping trip. Noun. es tial (i sen l) adjective; noun, plural essentials. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir essential pronunciation (i sen l)xamp A suffix that means most. Coldest means the most cold. The suffix -est shows that an adjective or adverb is in its superlative form. Coldest is the superlative form of cold. Soonest is the superlative form of soon. The superlative of some words is formed with most rather than by adding -est. Look up most for more information. establish 1. To begin or create; set up. The college established a new course for students interested in computers. The young doctors established themselves in their new offices. 2. To show or prove to be true. The lawyer established the fact that the accused people were out of town on the day of the crime. es lish (e stab lish) verb, established, establishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir establish pronunciation (e stab lish) udPronouce Em120 udSndDir establishment udSndDir udPronouce Em121 1. The act of establishing. The establishment of a new hospital for the town took longer than was planned. 2. Something established. A department store, a school, a business, and a household are establishments. es ment (e stab lish m nt) noun, plural establishments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir establishment pronunciation (e stab lish m estate udSndDir udPronouce Ef123 1. A large piece of land, usually with a large house on it. Our neighbors have an estate in the country. 2. Everything that a person owns. The old couple left their entire estate to their children. es tate (e st ) noun, plural estates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir estate pronunciation (e st esteem udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce Em122 To think highly of; respect. The captain esteemed the soldiers for their bravery. Verb. High respect and admiration. Many people have great esteem for that judge s opinions. Noun. es teem (e st ) verb, esteemed, esteeming; noun, plural esteems. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir esteem pronunciation (e st max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud estimate udSndDir udPronouce Em123 An opinion of the value, quality, size, or cost of something. The worker gave an estimate of what it would cost to patch the roof. Noun. To form an opinion by reasoning. We estimated that the trip would take an hour, but it took longer because of heavy traffic. Verb. es mate (es mit for noun; es for verb) noun, plural estimates; verb, estimated, estimating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir estimate pronunciation mit for noun; es for verb) estimation udSndDir udPronouce Ef124 An opinion or judgment. In my estimation, the project will be finished in two weeks. es tion (es n) noun, plural estimations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir estimationO pronunciation estuary udSndDir udPronouce Ef125 The mouth of a river where its current meets the sea and is affected by the tides. es y (es ) noun, plural estuaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir estuary pronunciation An abbreviation for the Latin words et cetera, which mean and so forth or and others. We went to the store and bought milk, fish, vegetables, etc. udSndDir udPronouce To engrave a picture or design on metal or glass by letting acid eat away parts of the metal or glass. The artist etched a portrait of a couple. etch (ech) verb, etched, etching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir etchA pronunciation (ech) etching udSndDir udPronouce Em124 A picture or design that is printed from a surface that has been etched. etch ing (ech ing) noun, plural etchings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir etching pronunciation eraser udSndDir udPronouce Ef112 Something used to rub out or remove marks. This pencil has a rubber eraser on one end. er (i r r) noun, plural erasers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eraser1 pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Before. This word is used mainly in poetry and in writing from long ago. Other words that sound like this are air and heir. ere ( r) preposition; conjunction.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation erect udSndDir udPronouce Ef113 Upright; raised. The dog s ears became erect when its owner whistled. Adjective. 1. To build. A new apartment house will be erected on that lot. 2. To put or raise into an upright position. They hurried to erect the tent so they could get inside before the rain began. Verb. rect (i rekt ) adjective; verb, erected, erecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir erect pronunciation (i rekt ermine udSndDir udPronouce Em112 A small animal with short legs that is a member of the weasel family. It has brown fur that changes to white in the winter. er mine ( min) noun, plural ermines or ermine. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ermineO pronunciation :PHYSSIZE an ermine in winter erode To wear or wash away slowly; eat away. Ocean waves eroded the shore. Rust had eroded the tin roof of the shed. rode (i r ) verb, eroded, eroding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir erode pronunciation udPronouce Em113 udSndDir erosion A wearing, washing, or eating away. Erosion usually happens gradually over a long time. The trees and grass helped prevent the erosion of soil on the hill by protecting it from the wind and rain. This deep canyon was created by erosion. sion (i r n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir erosion pronunciation udPronouce Em114 udSndDir errand udSndDir udPronouce Ef114 1. A short trip to do something. I have to go to the grocery store, stop at the post office, and do several other errands this morning. 2. Something a person is sent to do; the purpose of such a trip. Our errand was to buy the newspaper. er rand (er nd) noun, plural errands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir errand pronunciation erratic udSndDir udPronouce Em115 1. Acting or moving in an irregular or confused way. We knew something was wrong because of the bird s erratic flight. 2. Straying from an accepted or usual standard; eccentric. The captain s erratic behavior made the crew of the ship nervous. er ic (i rat ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir erratic pronunciation (i rat error udSndDir udPronouce Em116 1. Something that is wrong; mistake. There were five spelling errors on that test paper. 2. A poor play made by a fielder in baseball. An error lets a runner get to a base safely or lets a batter remain at bat when either one would have been out if the play had been made correctly. er ror (er r) noun, plural errors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir error pronunciation erupt 1. To break out suddenly and with force. A fight erupted between the two hockey teams. 2. To release lava through a volcano with great force. The volcano erupted and covered the surrounding land with lava. rupt (i rupt ) verb, erupted, erupting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir erupt pronunciation (i rupt udPronouce Em117 udSndDir escalator udSndDir udPronouce Ef115 A moving stairway. It is made of a series of steps pulled by a continuous chain. An escalator is used to carry people from one floor to another. es tor (es r) noun, plural escalators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir escalator pronunciation :PHYSSIZE escape udSndDir udPronouce Em118 1. To get free. The bird escaped from the cage and flew into the woods. 2. To remain free from. The workers escaped harm when the building collapsed. Verb. 1. The act of escaping. The rabbit made its escape when its owner forgot to lock the cage door. 2. A way of escaping. A rope ladder served as an escape from the burning house. Noun. es cape (e sk ) verb, escaped, escaping; noun, plural escapes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir escape pronunciation (e sk escort udSndDir udPronouce Ef116 1. A person or persons who go along with others. An escort does this to show respect or to honor or protect someone. The president s car had a police escort. My escort to the party made sure I got home safely. 2. One or more ships or airplanes that travel with or protect another ship or airplane. The escort for the battleship included three destroyers. Noun. To act as an escort. The police escorted the mayor in the parade. Verb. es cort (es rt for noun; e sk for verb) noun, plural escorts; verb, escorted, escorting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir escortw pronunciation rt for noun; e sk for verb) Eskimo udSndDir udPronouce Ef117 A member of a people living in Alaska, northern Canada, and other arctic regions. Es mo (es ) noun, plural Eskimo or Eskimos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir EskimoE pronunciation esophagus udEmotion maglass udSndDir udSndEffect esophagu.wav udPronouce Ef118 The muscular tube through which food moves from the throat to the stomach. gus (i sof s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir esophagus pronunciation (i sof max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass epoch udSndDir udPronouce Ef101 A period of time during which something important developed or happened. The first airplane flight marked a new epoch in travel. ep och (ep k) noun, plural epochs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir epoch pronunciation equal udSndDir udPronouce Ef102 1. Being the same, as in amount, size, value, or quality. Four quarts are equal to one gallon. Both teams have an equal chance to win the game because they both have good players. 2. Having the same rights and duties. All people are equal under the law. Adjective. A person or thing that is equal. You are my equal in softball because you play as well as I do. Noun. To be equal to. Two plus two equals four. Verb. qual ( l) adjective; noun, plural equals; verb, equaled, equaling.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equal pronunciation equality The quality or condition of being equal. The Constitution of the United States provides for the equality of all Americans under the law. ty (i kwol ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equality pronunciation (i kwol udPronouce Ef103 udSndDir equation udSndDir udPronouce Ef104 A statement in mathematics that two quantities are equal. 5 + 4 = 9 is an equation. tion (i kw n) noun, plural equations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equation) pronunciation (i kw n)onun equator udSndDir udPronouce Em110 An imaginary line around the earth. It is halfway between the North and South Poles. The United States and Canada are north of the equator. Most of South America is south of the equator. tor (i kw r) noun, plural equators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equator pronunciation (i kw :PHYSSIZE The dotted line represents the equator. equatorial udSndDir udPronouce Ef105 1. At or near the equator. Some of the countries in South America and Africa are equatorial countries. 2. Showing the qualities of the area at or near the equator. The equatorial heat was unusual for our area. l or l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equatorial pronunciation l or ek l)n th equilateral triangle udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Ef106 A triangle in which all three sides are equal in length. al triangle ( SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equilateral triangleQ max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt equilibrium Balance. Many tightrope walkers carry poles to help them keep their equilibrium. m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Em111 equilibrium pronunciation word history Word History The word equilibrium goes back to a Latin phrase meaning equal in weight equal on a scale. Roman scales had two pans. You put an object to be weighed in one pan and little weights in the second pan on the other side. When the two pans were equal in weight, the scale would be balanced, or in equilibrium. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing equinox udSndDir udPronouce Ef107 One of the two days of the year when daytime and nighttime are equal in length all over the earth. During these two days the sun is directly above the equator. The equinoxes take place about March 21 and September 23. nox ( noks ) noun, plural equinoxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equinox pronunciation noks equip udSndDir udPronouce Ef108 To provide with whatever is needed. The ship was equipped with hoses to be used in case of fire. quip (i kwip ) verb, equipped, equipping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equip pronunciation (i kwip equipment udSndDir udPronouce Ef109 1. Anything that is provided for a particular purpose or use; supplies. The students bought a tent, sleeping bags, and other camping equipment. 2. The act of equipping. The equipment of the entire football team with new uniforms cost a lot of money. ment (i kwip nt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equipment pronunciation (i kwip equivalent udSndDir udPronouce Ef110 Equal. A quarter is equivalent to five nickels. Shaking your head from side to side is equivalent to saying Adjective. Something that is equal. Ten dimes are the equivalent of one dollar. Noun. lent (i kwiv nt) adjective; noun, plural equivalents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir equivalent% pronunciation (i kwiv udEmotion A suffix that means: 1. A person or thing that does something. Teacher means a person who teaches. Opener means a tool that opens. The suffix -or has the same meaning. 2. A person who studies or works at something. Astronomer means a person who studies astronomy. The suffix -ist has the same meaning. 3. A person living in. Northerner means a person living in the north. max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion A suffix that means more. Colder means more cold than. The suffix -er shows that an adjective or adverb is in its comparative form. Colder is the comparative form of cold. Faster is the comparative form of fast. The comparative of some words is formed with more rather than by adding -er. Look up more for more information. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A period of time or of history. An era often begins or ends with an important event. The colonial era in American history began when the first permanent settlements of Europeans were established. or er ) noun, plural eras.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or er erase udSndDir udPronouce Ef111 1. To remove by rubbing, scratching, or wiping off. Erase the word that is spelled wrong and write in the correct spelling. Would you please erase the blackboard? 2. To remove recording from. I accidentally erased a part of the tape. rase (i r ) verb, erased, erasing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir erase pronunciation ) l03 entrance udSndDir udPronouce Em104 1. A place through which one enters. The entrance to the building is in the middle of the block. Only one entrance to the park was open. 2. The act of entering. Everyone stood up at the judge s entrance. 3. The power, right, or permission to enter. Students were given free entrance to the game. en trance (en ns) noun, plural entrances.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entrance pronunciation ns)s entrance 1. To put into a trance. When a person is hypnotized, he or she is entranced. 2. To fill with delight or wonder. The children were entranced by the tricks that the clown and the dog performed. en trance (en trans ) verb, entranced, entrancing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entrance pronunciation (en trans udPronouce udSndDir entreat To ask earnestly; beg. The prisoners entreated the judge to let them go. en treat (en tr ) verb, entreated, entreating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entreat pronunciation (en tr udPronouce udSndDir entrust 1. To trust a person with something. We entrusted our neighbors with the care of our dog over the weekend. 2. To put someone or something in the care of a person. I entrusted my money to my cousin when I left for vacation. en trust (en trust ) verb, entrusted, entrusting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entrust pronunciation (en trust udPronouce Em105 udSndDir entry udSndDir udPronouce Em106 1. The act of entering. At the president s entry into the hall, the band began to play. 2. A place through which one enters; entrance. The ladder blocked the entry to the building. 3. Something written in a book, list, diary, or other record. I made an entry in my diary. Each word explained in a dictionary is an entry. 4. A person or thing that is entered in a contest or race. The judges must have all entries for the art show by next Friday. en try (en ) noun, plural entries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entry pronunciation )ther enunciate To speak or pronounce words. It is difficult to understand someone who does not enunciate words clearly. ate (i nun ) verb, enunciated, enunciating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enunciate pronunciation (i nun udPronouce udSndDir envelop To wrap or cover completely. Fog enveloped the city. en op (en vel p) verb, enveloped, enveloping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir envelop pronunciation (en vel udPronouce Em107 udSndDir envelope udSndDir udPronouce Em108 A flat covering or container made of paper. Envelopes are used for mailing letters and other papers. en lope (en ) noun, plural envelopes.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir envelope pronunciation envious Feeling or showing envy; jealous. When people are envious, they often feel dislike for a person who has something they would like to have. I was envious of your school s new gymnasium. en ous (en s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir envious pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir environment udSndDir udPronouce 1. The air, the water, the soil, and all the other things that surround a person, animal, or plant. The environment can affect the growth and health of living things. The zoo tries to make each animal s cage like its natural environment. 2. Surroundings; atmosphere. I loved summer camp because of the friendly environment. en ment (en v nt or nt) noun, plural environments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir environment pronunciation (en v nt or en v nt)ei udSndDir udPronouce 1. A feeling of not being happy about another person s good luck or belongings. A person who feels envy wishes that he or she could have what the other person has. I felt envy when your grandparents were at our graduation and mine couldn t be. 2. A person or thing that makes one feel envy. The child s new bicycle was the envy of his classmates. Noun. To feel envy toward or because of. Everyone in our class envies you because of your good grades. Verb. en vy (en ) noun, plural envies; verb, envied, envying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir envy' pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A very long period of time. That deposit of coal was formed eons ago. n or on) noun, plural eons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation n or udSndDir udPronouce A long poem that tells of the adventures of heroes in legend or history. Noun. 1. Being or having to do with an epic. The class read an epic poem about how Rome was founded. 2. Like something in an epic; great. We admire the epic courage of the American pioneers. Adjective. ep ic (ep ik) noun, plural epics; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir epic; pronunciation epidemic enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Em109 An outbreak of a disease that makes many people in an area ill at the same time. In an epidemic the disease may spread very fast. ep ic (ep i dem ik) noun, plural epidemics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir epidemic pronunciation i dem word history Word History The word epidemic goes back to a Greek word that means among the people. An epidemic happens when a disease spreads quickly among many people.; WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE epilepsy A disorder of the brain that can make a person sometimes be unconscious and have convulsions. Sometimes drugs can prevent a person who has epilepsy from becoming unconscious or having convulsions. ep sy (ep ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir epilepsy pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass episode udSndDir udPronouce Ef100 One part of a series of events in a story or real life. I watched the third episode of that series on television. ep sode (ep ) noun, plural episodes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir episode pronunciation enrollment udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of enrolling or the condition of being enrolled. Enrollment at the school takes place during the first week in September. My enrollment in this club entitles me to two free books. 2. The number of persons enrolled. The class has an enrollment of twenty-five. en ment (en r nt) noun, plural enrollments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enrollmentQ pronunciation (en r en route udSndDir udPronouce On the way. They stopped for lunch en route to the movie. en route ( SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir en route pronunciation ensign udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. A flag or banner. The ensign of the United States was flying on the ship. 2. A naval officer of the lowest rank. In the United States Navy, an ensign is next below a lieutenant. en sign (en n or en n for definition 1; en n for definition 2) noun, plural ensigns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ensign pronunciation n or en n for definition 1; en n for definition 2)C buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass ensure 1. To make sure or certain; guarantee. Careful planning helped to ensure the success of the project. 2. To make safe; protect. A vaccination will ensure you against getting that disease. en sure (en sh ) verb, ensured, ensuring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ensure pronunciation (en sh udPronouce udSndDir entangle To catch in a tangle or net. The kitten entangled its claws in the yarn. en gle (en tang l) verb, entangled, entangling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entangle pronunciation (en tang udPronouce udSndDir enter udSndDir udPronouce 1. To go or come into or in. The train entered the tunnel. Doubts entered my mind. 2. To pass through something; pierce. The nail entered the sole of my shoe. 3. To become a member or part of; join. They will enter high school next year. 4. To enroll; register. I entered my dog in the contest. 5. To put down in writing; make a record of. The bank entered the amount of the deposit in my account. en ter (en r) verb, entered, entering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enter pronunciation enterprise udSndDir udPronouce Something that a person plans or tries to do. An enterprise is often something difficult or important. The search for the treasure was an exciting enterprise. en prise (en ) noun, plural enterprises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enterprise pronunciation entertain 1. To keep interested and amused. The clown entertained the children. 2. To have as a guest. They often entertain people in their house in the country. 3. To keep in mind; consider. Our neighbor is entertaining an offer for a new job. en tain (en ) verb, entertained, entertaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entertain pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir entertainer udSndDir udPronouce Someone who entertains people for a living. Singers, dancers, and comedians are entertainers. en er (en r) noun, plural entertainers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entertainer pronunciation entertainment udSndDir udPronouce Em100 1. The act of entertaining. The entertainment of guests is the job of a host. 2. Something that interests and amuses. The entertainment at the party was a puppet show. en ment (en nt) noun, plural entertainments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entertainment pronunciation enthrall To hold the attention and interest of someone completely. The audience was enthralled as they watched the acrobats. en thrall (en thr ) verb, enthralled, enthralling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enthrall pronunciation (en thr :PHYSSIZE The juggler enthralls the crowd.e udPronouce udSndDir enthusiasm A strong feeling of excitement and interest about something. The children looked forward to the puppet show with enthusiasm. en asm (en th m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enthusiasm pronunciation (en th buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Em101 udSndDir udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia enthusiastic Full of enthusiasm. A person who is enthusiastic is very excited, interested, and eager about something. We were all enthusiastic about going to the picnic. en tic (en th tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enthusiastic pronunciation (en th max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia entire udSndDir udPronouce Em102 Having all the parts; with nothing left out; whole. Did you eat the entire bowl of salad? It took an entire morning to clean the attic. en tire (en t ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entireY pronunciation (en t entirely In every way or detail; completely. It will be entirely your fault if you don t get there on time. en ly (en t ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entirely pronunciation (en t udPronouce udSndDir entitle 1. To give a right to. Buying a ticket to the amusement park entitles you to one free ride. 2. To give the title of; call. I entitled my story How Our Cat Got Up the Tree. en tle (en t l) verb, entitled, entitling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir entitle pronunciation (en t udPronouce Em103 udSndDir engrave udSndDir udPronouce 1. To cut or carve letters, figures, or designs into a surface. The jeweler engraved my name on the back of my watch. 2. To print something from a metal plate or other surface that has been cut with letters, figures, or designs. The printer engraved the wedding invitations. en grave (en gr ) verb, engraved, engraving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir engrave pronunciation (en gr engraving udSndDir udPronouce 1. The art of cutting or carving letters, figures, or designs into a surface. 2. A picture or design that is printed by using a surface that has been engraved. This engraving shows a famous ancient battle. en ing (en gr ving) noun, plural engravings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir engraving pronunciation (en gr ving) engulf To swallow up or cover completely, as if by a flood; overwhelm. The waves engulfed the small boat. en gulf (en gulf ) verb, engulfed, engulfing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir engulf pronunciation (en gulf udPronouce udSndDir enhance To make greater; add to. The rose bushes by the front door enhance the beauty of the house. en hance (en hans ) verb, enhanced, enhancing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enhance pronunciation (en hans udPronouce udSndDir enjoy udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. To get joy or pleasure from; be happy with. Our whole family enjoys skiing in the winter. 2. To have as an advantage. That city enjoys warm weather throughout the year. to enjoy oneself. To have a good time. We all enjoyed ourselves at the movies. en joy (en joi ) verb, enjoyed, enjoying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enjoy idiom to enjoy oneself. To have a good time. We all enjoyed ourselves at the movies. pronunciation (en joi buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia enjoyable Giving joy or happiness; pleasant. The class had an enjoyable time at the museum. en ble (en joi l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enjoyable pronunciation (en joi udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia enjoyment udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce Pleasure; joy. Many people get enjoyment out of collecting stamps. en ment (en joi nt) noun, plural enjoyments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enjoyment pronunciation (en joi max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia enlarge To make or become larger. We are enlarging our house by adding an extra bedroom. en large (en l ) verb, enlarged, enlarging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enlarge pronunciation (en l udPronouce udSndDir enlargement udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of enlarging or the condition of being enlarged. The enlargement of the building was achieved by adding another room. 2. Something, such as a photograph, that has been made larger than the original. Many details could be seen in the enlargement of the photograph. en large ment (en l nt) noun, plural enlargements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enlargement pronunciation (en l enlighten To give knowledge or wisdom to. The news reports enlightened us about the effect of the drought on this year s harvest. en light en (en l n) verb, enlightened, enlightening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enlighten pronunciation (en l udPronouce udSndDir max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light enlist 1. To join or persuade to join the Army, Navy, or some other part of the armed forces. Many enlisted in the Navy as soon as the war broke out. The sergeant enlisted them in the Army. 2. To get the help or support of. The mayor enlisted the entire town in the drive to clean up the city. en list (en list ) verb, enlisted, enlisting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enlist pronunciation (en list udPronouce udSndDir enormous Much greater than the usual size or amount; very large. Some dinosaurs were enormous. The flood caused an enormous amount of damage. mous (i n s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enormous pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The sunglasses are enormous. udPronouce udSndDir enough udSndDir udPronouce As much or as many as needed. There is not enough room for all of us in the car. There were enough players for a game of baseball. Adjective. An amount that is as much or as many as needed. There is enough here to feed the whole family. Noun. To an amount or degree that is wanted or needed. The meat is not cooked enough. Are you feeling well enough to go out? Adverb. nough (i nuf ) adjective; noun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enough pronunciation (i nuf enrage udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce To make very angry; put into a rage. The dictator s cruel actions enraged the people. en rage (en r ) verb, enraged, enraging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enragec buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enrich 1. To make rich or richer. The discovery of the shipwreck and its treasure enriched the divers. 2. To improve or make better by adding something. They enrich bread at this bakery by adding vitamins to it. en rich (en rich ) verb, enriched, enriching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enrich pronunciation (en rich udPronouce udSndDir enroll To make or become a member. The teacher enrolled seven new students in the class. In the summer I am going to enroll in camp. en roll (en r ) verb, enrolled, enrolling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enroll pronunciation (en r udPronouce udSndDir endure 1. To undergo and survive; put up with. The first explorers of the North Pole had to endure many hardships. 2. To continue; last. That great artist s name will endure forever. en dure (en d or en dy ) verb, endured, enduring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir endure pronunciation (en d or en dy udPronouce udSndDir enemy udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person or group of people who hates or wishes to harm another. Many people were enemies of the cruel dictator. 2. A country that is at war with another country. France and Germany were enemies in World War II. 3. Something that is dangerous or harmful. A lack of rain can be a farmer s enemy. en my (en ) noun, plural enemies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enemy pronunciation energetic Full of energy. An energetic person is eager and ready to work or do things. After eating lunch the hikers felt energetic again. en ic (en r jet ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir energetic pronunciation r jet buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia energy udSndDir udPronouce 1. The strength or eagerness to work or do things. My parents have so much energy that they get up early to do exercises. 2. The capacity for doing work. Some forms of energy are light, heat, and electricity. A windmill uses the energy of the wind. en gy (en ) noun, plural energies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir energy pronunciation enforce To make certain that people obey; put or keep in force. The police in that town enforce the parking laws strictly. en force (en f ) verb, enforced, enforcing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enforce pronunciation (en f udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for England or English. engage udSndDir udPronouce 1. To hire. The automobile factory engaged more workers. 2. To take the time or attention of. A stranger engaged them in a conversation at the bus stop. Practicing the piano engages much of my time. 3. To involve oneself; take part. The committee engaged in a serious discussion of the problem. 4. To promise; pledge. In 1978 my parents were engaged to be married. 5. To meet and fight in a battle; fight. After marching all night, the soldiers engaged the enemy outside the town. en gage (en g ) verb, engaged, engaging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir engage= pronunciation (en g engagement udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or process of engaging or the condition of being engaged. The engagement of workers at the printing plant was the job of the recruiter. 2. A promise to marry. That young couple s engagement was announced last week by their parents. 3. A meeting with someone at a certain time; appointment. My parents have a dinner engagement this evening. en ment (en g nt) noun, plural engagements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir engagement pronunciation (en g engine udSndDir udPronouce 1. A machine that uses energy to run other machines. Engines can get their energy from the burning of oil or gasoline or from steam. The engine of a car provides the power that moves the car. 2. A machine that pulls a railroad train; locomotive. en gine (en jin) noun, plural engines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir engine pronunciation jin)1 engineer udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is trained in engineering. An engineer may plan and design bridges, roads, or airplanes. 2. A person who drives a locomotive. The engineer blew the train s whistle as it neared the station. en neer (en ) noun, plural engineers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir engineer pronunciation )tion engineering The work that uses scientific knowledge for practical things, such as building bridges and dams, drilling for oil, producing plastics, or designing machines. en ing (en ing) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir engineering pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir England A section of the United Kingdom. It is on the southern part of the island of Great Britain. Eng land (ing nd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce England pronunciation word history Word History The name England comes from Old English and means Land of the Angles. The Angles were the main tribe of invaders from Germany who conquered Britain around A.D. 450. Their name and their language have been with us for the last 1,500 years._ WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow > :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing English udSndDir udPronouce 1. A language spoken in England, the United States, Canada, India, Australia, and many other places. 2. the English. The people of England. Noun. 1. Of England or its people. This report tells about various English customs. 2. Of or in the English language. The book was written in French, but you can buy an English translation of it. Adjective. Eng lish (ing glish) noun; adjective.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir English pronunciation glish) English horn A long, thin musical instrument that resembles the oboe but has a lower tone. English horn Englishman udSndDir udPronouce A person who was born in or is a citizen of England. Eng man (ing glish m n) noun, plural Englishmen (ing glish m SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Englishman5 pronunciation glish m Englishwoman udSndDir udPronouce A woman who was born in or is a citizen of England. Eng man (ing glish w n) noun, plural Englishwomen (ing glish wim SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir EnglishwomanM pronunciation glish w enclosure udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of enclosing or the condition of being enclosed. The family finished the enclosure of the pool by building a fence. 2. Something that is enclosed. The check was sent as an enclosure with the letter. The dog stays in an enclosure in the yard. en sure (en kl noun, plural enclosures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enclosure pronunciation (en kl :PHYSSIZE The sheep are going into an enclosure.e encompass 1. To form a circle around; surround. A stone wall encompasses the castle. 2. To contain or include. This article encompasses the early years of the senator s life. en pass (en kum s) verb, encompassed, encompassing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir encompass pronunciation (en kum udPronouce udSndDir encore udSndDir udPronouce A word meaning again that is said by members of an audience to request that a performer continue performing. Encore! Encore! cried the audience when the musicians had finished their delightful performance. Interjection. 1. A demand made by an audience to a performer to go on performing. People usually clap or cheer for a long time to call for an encore. The band received four encores at the end of their performance. 2. Something that is performed in answer to such a demand. As an encore, the chorus sang a well-known song. Noun. en core ( r) interjection; noun, plural encores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir encore pronunciation encounter udSndDir udPronouce 1. To meet, usually unexpectedly. I encountered an old friend on my way to the library. 2. To face; confront. We encountered much opposition to our plan. 3. To meet in battle. The soldiers encountered the enemy and defeated them. Verb. A usually unexpected meeting. Your encounter with the movie star is the talk of the neighborhood. Noun. en ter (en koun r) verb, encountered, encountering; noun, plural encounters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir encounter pronunciation (en koun encourage 1. To give courage, hope, or confidence to; urge on. The coach encouraged the students to try out for the swimming team. 2. To give help to or help bring about; help or foster. The low price of homes encouraged many people to settle in that town. en age (en k ij) verb, encouraged, encouraging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir encourage pronunciation (en k max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion proud proud proud encouragement udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of encouraging or the condition of being encouraged. Your encouragement of our project helped us to complete it. 2. Something that encourages. My father s praise of my marks at school has been an encouragement to me. en ment (en k nt) noun, plural encouragements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir encouragement pronunciation (en k buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud encyclopedia enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A book or set of books giving a great deal of information about many things. Encyclopedias often contain a large number of articles about various subjects. en a (en s ) noun, plural encyclopedias. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir encyclopedias pronunciation (en s word history Word History The word encyclopedia goes back to a Greek phrase meaning general education. The ancient idea of a total or complete education included training in a variety of fields. The modern encyclopedia also tries to include all areas of knowledge in its coverage. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. The last part. The end of the movie was happy. 2. The part where something starts or stops. They each held an end of the rope. We sat at one end of the table. Make a left turn at the end of the road. My vacation is at an end. 3. Purpose; goal; outcome. The end of all their studying was to get into college. Noun. To bring or come to an end. The heavy rain ended their picnic. The ball game ended at ten o clock. Verb. end (end) noun, plural ends; verb, ended, ending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (end) endanger 1. To put in a situation that is dangerous. The flood endangered the lives of hundreds of people. 2. To threaten with becoming extinct. Pollution is endangering many different species of animals. en ger (en d r) verb, endangered, endangering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir endanger pronunciation (en d udPronouce udSndDir endangered species A species of wild animals or plants that is close to becoming extinct. en gered (en d rd). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir endangered species pronunciation (en d rd).K buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion endeavor udSndDir udPronouce To make an effort; try. The judge always endeavored to be fair and just. Verb. A serious attempt to do or achieve something. My endeavors to do well on the test were rewarded with a high mark. Noun. en or (en dev r) verb, endeavored, endeavoring; noun, plural endeavors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir endeavor pronunciation (en dev ending udSndDir udPronouce The last or final part. I like stories that have happy endings. end ing (en ding) noun, plural endings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ending pronunciation ding) endless 1. Having no limit or end; going on forever. The drive across the desert seemed endless. Our teacher has endless patience and never gets angry. 2. Without ends. A circle is endless. end less (end lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir endless pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir endorse 1. To sign one s name on the back of a check or similar paper. You have to endorse the check or the bank won t cash it. 2. To give support or approval to. The senator endorsed the president s statement. en dorse (en d ) verb, endorsed, endorsing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir endorse pronunciation (en d udPronouce udSndDir endow 1. To give money or property to. Many wealthy people have endowed that museum with valuable paintings. 2. To provide with an ability, a talent, or some other good quality at birth. The singer was endowed with a beautiful voice. en dow (en dou ) verb, endowed, endowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir endow pronunciation (en dou udPronouce udSndDir endurance The power to put up with hardships or difficulties. The pioneers who crossed the wilderness in covered wagons had much endurance. en ance (en d ns or en dy ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir endurance pronunciation (en d ns or en dy udPronouce udSndDir employ udSndDir udPronouce 1. To pay someone to do work; hire. The store employed extra workers during its big sale. 2. To use. I employ a hoe when weeding the garden. Verb. Service for pay; employment. That engineer is in the employ of a large railroad. Noun. em ploy (em ploi ) verb, employed, employing; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir employ3 pronunciation (em ploi ) of employee udSndDir udPronouce A person who works for some person or business for pay. The store gives its employees a raise once a year. em ee (em ploi or em ploi ) noun, plural employees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir employeec pronunciation (em ploi or em ploi employer udSndDir udPronouce A person or business that pays a person or group of people to work. My cousin s employer has an office in Japan. em er (em ploi r) noun, plural employers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir employerE pronunciation (em ploi employment udSndDir udPronouce 1. The work that a person does; job. After the factory closed, it was hard for many of the workers to find new employment. 2. The act of employing or the condition of being employed. Employment of more workers made it possible for the automobile company to manufacture cars faster. em ment (em ploi nt) noun, plural employments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir employment+ pronunciation (em ploi empress udSndDir udPronouce 1. A woman who is the ruler of an empire. 2. The wife or widow of an emperor. em press (em pris) noun, plural empresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir empress pronunciation pris) empty udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having nothing in it; without what is usually inside. The bottom drawer of the dresser is empty, and you can use it for your shirts. The house was empty in August because the family was away on vacation. 2. Lacking value, force, or meanings. The people didn t want to vote for a candidate who made empty promises. Adjective. 1. To remove all that is in something. I emptied my pockets. Please empty the wastebasket. 2. To become empty. The theater emptied when the movie was over. 3. To pour or flow out. That river empties into the sea. Verb. emp ty (emp ) adjective, emptier, emptiest; verb, emptied, emptying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir empty pronunciation empty set A set that has no members. The set of all even numbers between 8 and 10 is an example of an empty set. empty set udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A bird of Australia that looks like an ostrich. An emu can be as large as a grown person. Emus cannot fly, but they can run very fast. ) noun, plural emus. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass maglass maglass enable udSndDir udPronouce To make able. The school raised enough money to enable the library to buy many new books. en ble (e n l) verb, enabled, enabling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enable? pronunciation enact 1. To make into law. Congress enacted a new bill on education this year. 2. To act out on stage; play. I am going to enact the part of an astronaut in this year s class play. en act (e nakt ) verb, enacted, enacting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enact pronunciation (e nakt udPronouce udSndDir enamel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A smooth, hard coating like glass. Enamel is put on metal, pottery, or other material to protect or decorate it. 2. A paint that dries to form a hard, glossy surface. They painted the kitchen with white enamel. 3. The hard, white outer layer of the teeth. Decay can eat through a tooth s enamel. Noun. To cover with enamel. The jeweler enameled the bracelet with a pattern of tulips. Verb. el (i nam l) noun, plural enamels; verb, enameled, enameling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enamel pronunciation (i nam -ence A suffix that means: 1. The state or quality of being. Independence means the state or quality of being independent. 2. The act of. Occurrence means the act of occurring. -ence enchant 1. To put a magical spell on. The magician had enchanted the kingdom and turned its people into statues. 2. To delight; charm. The children were enchanted by the beautiful costumes the dancers wore. en chant (en chant ) verb, enchanted, enchanting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enchant pronunciation (en chant udPronouce udSndDir enchantment udSndDir udPronouce The act of enchanting or the condition of being enchanted. The enchantment of the kingdom by the magical spell was to last one hundred years. en chant ment (en chant nt) noun, plural enchantments.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enchantment pronunciation (en chant encircle 1. To form a circle around; surround. The soldiers encircled the enemy s camp. 2. To move in a circle around. Many satellites encircle the earth. en cle (en s l) verb, encircled, encircling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir encircle pronunciation (en s udPronouce udSndDir enclose 1. To surround on all sides. Our back yard is enclosed by a picket fence. 2. To include with a letter or parcel. They enclosed pictures of the children with their letter. en close (en kl ) verb, enclosed, enclosing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir enclose pronunciation (en kl udPronouce udSndDir embroidery udSndDir udPronouce Designs that have been sewn on cloth with thread. The embroidery on the wedding dress was beautiful. em y (em broi ) noun, plural embroideries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embroidery[ pronunciation (em broi embryo udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce An animal or plant that is just starting to grow, before its birth, hatching, or sprouting. A baby inside its mother, a chick inside an egg, and a plant inside a seed are embryos. em o (em ) noun, plural embryos.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embryo pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist emerald udSndDir udPronouce 1. A bright green, clear stone that is very valuable. Emeralds are often used in rings, pins, and other jewelry. 2. A bright green color. Noun. Having a bright green color. Adjective. em ald (em ld) noun, plural emeralds; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emerald pronunciation :PHYSSIZE emerge 1. To come into view. The sun emerged from behind a cloud. 2. To come out; become known. New facts about the case emerged during the trial. merge (i m ) verb, emerged, emerging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emerge pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir emergency udSndDir udPronouce Something serious that comes without any warning and calls for fast action. In case of an emergency, the doctor can be reached at home. Noun. Having to do with an emergency; used during an emergency. There is an emergency exit at the back of the theater. Adjective. cy (i m ) noun, plural emergencies; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emergency pronunciation emery A hard black or brown mineral in the form of a powder. Emery is used for grinding and polishing metals or stones. em y (em ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emery pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir emigrant udSndDir udPronouce A person who leaves his or her own country to live in another. My parents were emigrants from China. em grant (em nt) noun, plural emigrants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emigrantG pronunciation emigrate To leave one s own place or country to live in another. Our neighbors plan to emigrate from the United States to Australia. em grate (em ) verb, emigrated, emigrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce emigrate pronunciation language note Language Note The verbs emigrate and immigrate have nearly opposite meanings. Emigrate means to leave a country. My grandparents emigrated from Italy in 1930. Immigrate means to enter a new country to live. Many Irish immigrated to the United States in the 1800s. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing eminent Above others in rank, power, or achievement; outstanding. George Washington was eminent both as a soldier and as president. Our neighbor is an eminent lawyer in the town. em nent (em nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eminent pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce To send out; give off. The sun emits heat and light. You emitted a shriek when I surprised you. mit (i mit ) verb, emitted, emitting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emit7 pronunciation (i mit emotion udSndDir udPronouce A strong feeling. Love, hate, happiness, sorrow, and fear are emotions. tion (i m n) noun, plural emotions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emotion pronunciation emotional udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with emotion or the feelings a person has. I get emotional satisfaction from knowing I ve done a job well. 2. Easily moved by emotion. An emotional person has strong feelings. 3. Arousing or attempting to arouse emotion. The general made an emotional speech at the ceremony honoring the soldiers who had died in battle. al (i m l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emotional pronunciation emperor udSndDir udPronouce The ruler of an empire. em or (em r) noun, plural emperors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emperor pronunciation emphasis 1. Special attention or importance given to something. I ve been taught to place much emphasis on telling the truth. There is an emphasis on reading and arithmetic in elementary school. 2. Special force used when saying a particular word or syllable; stress. The emphasis is on the first syllable in the word empty and on the second syllable in the word employ. em sis (em sis) noun, plural emphases (em SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emphasis pronunciation sis) udPronouce udSndDir emphasize To give emphasis to; stress. The mayor s speech emphasized the need for a new hospital. em size (em ) verb, emphasized, emphasizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emphasize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir empire udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of countries, lands, or peoples under one government or ruler. The empire of ancient Rome was powerful. 2. A country ruled by an emperor or empress. em pire (em r) noun, plural empires.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir empire pronunciation elude To avoid or escape by being clever or quick. The bandit eluded the police by hiding in an abandoned building. lude (i l ) verb, eluded, eluding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elude pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir elves udSndDir udPronouce Plural of elf. I read a story about some elves who turned straw into golden thread. Look up elf for more information. elves (elvz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elves pronunciation (elvz) emancipate To set free from slavery or control. President Abraham Lincoln s proclamation emancipated the slaves in some states in 1863. pate (i man ) verb, emancipated, emancipating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emancipate pronunciation (i man buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist mylist mylist embankment udsnddir udpronouce A mound of earth, stones, or bricks used to hold up a road or to hold back water. em ment (em bangk nt) noun, plural embankments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embankment- pronunciation (em bangk :PHYSSIZE embargo udSndDir udPronouce 1. An order by a government that forbids certain ships from entering or leaving its ports. 2. A restriction that a government puts on the buying and selling of certain goods, especially importing or exporting those goods. em go (em b ) noun, plural embargoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embargo pronunciation (em b embark 1. To go on board a ship or airplane for a trip. The passengers embarked at New York. 2. To start out or set out. The explorers embarked on a dangerous journey. em bark (em b ) verb, embarked, embarking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embark pronunciation (em b udPronouce udSndDir embarrass To make someone feel shy, uncomfortable, or ashamed. My foolish mistake embarrassed me. em rass (em bar s) verb, embarrassed, embarrassing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embarrass pronunciation (em bar udPronouce udSndDir max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udEmotion embarras embarrassment udEmotion embarras udSndDir udPronouce 1. A feeling of shyness or being ashamed. I turned red with embarrassment when the teacher called my name. 2. Something that embarrasses. My falling asleep during the recital was an embarrassment. em ment (em bar nt) noun, plural embarrassments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embarrassment pronunciation (em bar max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras embassy udSndDir udPronouce The official home and office in a foreign country of an ambassador and his or her staff. em sy (em ) noun, plural embassies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embassy pronunciation embed To place or set firmly in something. The flagpole was embedded in concrete. em bed (em bed ) verb, embedded, embedding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embed pronunciation (em bed udPronouce udSndDir ember udSndDir udPronouce A piece of wood or coal that is still glowing in the ashes of a fire. The campers put water on the embers of their fire before they left. em ber (em r) noun, plural embers.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ember pronunciation embezzle To steal money or goods that one was supposed to take care of. The teller embezzled thousands of dollars from the bank. em zle (em bez l) verb, embezzled, embezzling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embezzle pronunciation (em bez max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass emblem udSndDir udPronouce A sign or figure that stands for something. The shamrock is the emblem of Ireland. em blem (em m) noun, plural emblems. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emblem+ pronunciation emboss To decorate or cover a surface with a design that is raised. My parents stationery is embossed with their initials. em boss (em b ) verb, embossed, embossing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir emboss pronunciation (em b udPronouce udSndDir embrace udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take or hold in the arms as a sign of love or friendship; hug. The children embraced their parents as soon as they got off the plane. 2. To take up willingly. We embraced the opportunity to visit our cousins in France. 3. To include; contain. Biology embraces the study of all things that have life. Verb. A holding in the arms; hug. The puppy wiggled out of the child s embrace. Noun. em brace (em br ) verb, embraced, embracing; noun, plural embraces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embrace pronunciation (em br embroider 1. To decorate with designs sewn on with thread. I embroidered the napkins with flowers. 2. To make a story more interesting by adding parts that have been made up. They embroidered their stories about their first day at camp to make us laugh. em der (em broi r) verb, embroidered, embroidering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir embroider pronunciation (em broi :PHYSSIZE embroidering udPronouce udSndDir elephant udSndDir udPronouce A huge gray animal with a long trunk, large, floppy ears, and two ivory tusks. Elephants come from parts of Asia and Africa. They are the largest and strongest land animals. el phant (el nt) noun, plural elephants or elephant.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elephant pronunciation :PHYSSIZE elevate udSndDir udPronouce To raise to a higher level; lift up. The workers in the garage elevated the car so that they could repair the muffler. el vate (el ) verb, elevated, elevating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elevate pronunciation elevation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of a raising or lifting up. The cranes beside those docks are used for the elevation of boats from the water. 2. A raised thing or place. The cabin is on a slight elevation that looks over the lake. 3. The height above the earth s surface or above sea level. The plane flew at an elevation of 30,000 feet. el tion (el n) noun, plural elevations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elevation pronunciation elevator udSndDir udSndEffect elevator.wav udPronouce 1. A small room or cage that can be raised or lowered. It is used for carrying people and things from one floor to another in a building or from one level to another in mines and other places. 2. A building for storing grain. el tor (el r) noun, plural elevators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elevator pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE eleven udSndDir udPronouce One more than ten; 11. en (i lev n) noun, plural elevens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eleven pronunciation (i lev n)e\e8 eleventh udSndDir udPronouce Next after the tenth. Adjective, noun. One of eleven equal parts; 1/11. Noun. enth (i lev nth) adjective; noun, plural elevenths.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eleventhi pronunciation (i lev udSndDir udPronouce A kind of fairy who has magical powers. In legends and folk tales, elves are small and are often full of mischief. elf (elf) noun, plural elves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (elf) eligible Having the qualities needed for something; fit to be chosen. A person must be thirty-five years old to be eligible to run for president of the United States. el ble (el l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eligible pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir eliminate udSndDir udPronouce To get rid of; remove or leave out. The city is trying to eliminate pollution. When the family was deciding which house to buy, they eliminated all those that didn t have a backyard. nate (i lim ) verb, eliminated, eliminating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eliminate pronunciation (i lim udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large deer of North America. The male elk has very large antlers. 2. A moose. elk (elk) noun, plural elk or elks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (elk) :PHYSSIZE ellipse udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A figure that looks like a narrow or flattened circle. el lipse (i lips ) noun, plural ellipses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ellipse pronunciation (i lips buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist udSndDir udPronouce A tall tree. Elms were once planted to shade streets and lawns. The hard, heavy wood of this tree is used to make boxes and crates. elm (elm) noun, plural elms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (elm) eloquent Having or showing an ability to use words well. The mayor is an eloquent speaker. The lawyer made an eloquent plea to the jury to find the accused person innocent of the crime. el quent (el nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eloquent pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir El Salvador A country in Central America. El Sal dor (el sal SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir El Salvador maglass (el sal max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. Other; different. I mistook that student for someone else. Would you like something else instead? 2. More; further; additional. If anyone else comes, we won t have enough chairs. Adjective. 1. At a different time or in a different place or manner; instead. What else could you have done? 2. If not; otherwise. We d better hurry, or else we ll miss the train. Adverb. else (els) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (els) elsewhere In, at, or to another place; somewhere else. We wanted to go to the park, but we ll have to go elsewhere because it s raining. else where (els or els ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elsewhere pronunciation or els udPronouce udSndDir elect 1. To choose by voting. The people of the town elected a new mayor. 2. To make a choice; choose; decide. Will you elect to study history in college? lect (i lekt ) verb, elected, electing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elect pronunciation (i lekt udPronouce udSndDir election udSndDir udPronouce The act of electing. There is an election for the president every four years in the United States. tion (i lek n) noun, plural elections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electionE pronunciation (i lek electric 1. Having to do with electricity; run or produced by electricity. My electric clock keeps good time. I got an electric shock when I plugged in the lamp. 2. Exciting. The actor s electric performance thrilled the audience. tric (i lek trik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electric pronunciation (i lek trik)I :PHYSSIZE The train is decorated with electric lights. udPronouce udSndDir electrical Having to do with electricity; electric. Irons and other electrical appliances are sold at that store. cal (i lek tri k l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electrical pronunciation (i lek tri k SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect electrcl.wav udSndDir electric eel A long fish that looks like an eel. It is able to give off electric shocks to protect itself and to catch small fish for food. electric eel electrician udSndDir udPronouce A person who works with electricity or installs or repairs things that are electric, such as wires, motors, and appliances. cian (i lek trish n) noun, plural electricians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electrician pronunciation (i lek trish n)elf. electricity udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the basic forms of energy. Electricity can run motors and produce light and heat. It makes radios, televisions, and telephones work. Electricity can be produced by burning coal, water power, or wind generators. 2. Electric current. Electricity is running through those wires. ty (i lek tris ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electricity pronunciation (i lek tris electrocute To kill by means of a very strong electric shock. cute (i lek ) verb, electrocuted, electrocuting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electrocute shocked (i lek max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion shocked shocked electromagnet udSndDir udPronouce A piece of iron with wire wound around it. It becomes a magnet when an electric current is passed through the wire. net (i lek nit) noun, plural electromagnets.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electromagnet pronunciation (i lek electron udSndDir udPronouce A very tiny particle that moves around the nucleus of an atom and has a negative electrical charge. tron (i lek tron) noun, plural electrons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electron+ pronunciation (i lek tron) electronic Of or relating to electrons or electronics. ic (i lek tron ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electronic pronunciation (i lek tron SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect electrnc.wav udSndDir electronics The science that deals with electrons and how they act and move. The discoveries of electronics have led to the development of radio, television, and computers. The word electronics is used with a singular verb. ics (i lek tron iks) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir electronics pronunciation (i lek tron udPronouce udSndDir elegant Rich and fine in quality. The museum has a display of elegant costumes. el gant (el nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elegant pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir element udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the materials from which all other materials are made. Each element has its own kind of atom. There are more than one hundred known elements. Iron, oxygen, gold, and carbon are elements. 2. One of the parts that something is made of. Words are the elements used to build sentences. 3. The natural or most comfortable place to be. The ocean is the whale s element. 4. the elements. Rain, wind, snow, and other forces of nature. The mountain climbers struggled against the elements. el ment (el nt) noun, plural elements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir element pronunciation elementary udSndDir udPronouce Dealing with the simple parts or beginnings of something. We learned about addition and subtraction when we studied elementary arithmetic. el ry (el ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elementary pronunciation or el elementary school A school for children from the ages of about six to twelve or fourteen. Elementary schools usually cover the first six or eight grades. An elementary school is also called a grade school or a grammar school. elementary school Egyptian udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of Egypt. 2. A person who lived in ancient Egypt. 3. The language of the people of Egypt in ancient times. Noun. Of or having to do with Egypt or its people. Adjective. tian (i jip n) noun, plural Egyptians; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Egyptian pronunciation (i jip eight udSndDir udPronouce One more than seven; 8. Another word that sounds like this is ate. eight ( t) noun, plural eights; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eight pronunciation eighteen udSndDir udPronouce Eight more than ten; 18. eight een ( ) noun, plural eighteens; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eighteen pronunciation eighteenth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the seventeenth. Adjective, noun. One of eighteen equal parts; 1/18. Noun. eight eenth ( ) adjective; noun, plural eighteenths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eighteenth pronunciation eighth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the seventh. Adjective, noun. One of eight equal parts; 1/8. Noun. eighth ( th) adjective; noun, plural eighths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eighthU pronunciation eightieth udSndDir udPronouce Next after the seventy-ninth. Adjective, noun. One of eighty equal parts; 1/80. Noun. eight eth ( ith) adjective; noun, plural eightieths.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eightieth pronunciation ith) eighty udSndDir udPronouce Eight times ten; 80. eight ) noun, plural eighties; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eighty pronunciation either udSndDir udPronouce 1. One or the other. I would be happy to see either movie. 2. One and the other; each of two. There were tall trees on either side of the street. Adjective. One or the other. Can either of you two children help me? Pronoun. One or the other. The word either is used before the first of two or more choices or possibilities that are connected by the word or. Either be quiet or leave. They will come either tonight, tomorrow, or the day after. Conjunction. Also; likewise. You can t go to the game, and I can t go either. Adverb. ei ther ( r or r) adjective; pronoun; conjunction; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir either pronunciation r or eject To throw out; force out. The manager ejected the noisy couple from the theater. ject (i jekt ) verb, ejected, ejecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eject pronunciation (i jekt udPronouce udSndDir elaborate udSndDir udPronouce Worked out or made with great care and in great detail. Elaborate plans were made for the wedding. Adjective. To work out with great care; add details to. The reporters asked the astronauts to elaborate on their answer. Verb. rate (i lab r it for adjective; i lab for verb) adjective; verb, elaborated, elaborating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elaborate pronunciation (i lab r it for adjective; i lab for verb) elapse To go by; pass. Three years elapsed before we saw each other again. lapse (i laps ) verb, elapsed, elapsing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elapse pronunciation (i laps udPronouce udSndDir elastic udSndDir udPronouce Able to go back to its own shape soon after being stretched, squeezed, or pressed together. Rubber bands, balloons, and metal springs are elastic. Adjective. A tape or fabric that can stretch. This skirt has elastic around the waist. Noun. tic (i las tik) adjective; noun, plural elastics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elastic pronunciation (i las elbow udSndDir udPronouce 1. The joint between the upper arm and the lower arm. The elbow allows the arm to bend. 2. Something having the same shape as a bent elbow. In plumbing, a pipe that curves at a sharp angle is called an elbow. Noun. To push with the elbows; shove. The bully tried to elbow me off the line. Verb. el bow (el ) noun, plural elbows; verb, elbowed, elbowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elbow pronunciation elder udSndDir udPronouce Born earlier; older. My elder cousins are in high school. Adjective. A person who is older. I have great respect for my elders. Noun. eld er (el r) adjective; noun, plural elders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elder pronunciation elderly Rather old. Our elderly neighbor has no plans to retire. eld ly (el ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir elderly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir eldest Born first; oldest. I am the eldest of three children. eld est (el dist) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eldest pronunciation dist) udPronouce udSndDir edition udSndDir udPronouce 1. The form in which a book is printed. That dictionary is now for sale in a paperback edition. 2. The total number of copies of a book, newspaper, or magazine printed at one time. The first edition of that novel sold quickly. 3. One of the copies of a book, newspaper, or magazine printed at one time. I buy the morning edition of the newspaper. tion (i dish n) noun, plural editions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir edition pronunciation (i dish editor udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who edits. The editor made changes in the book after talking with its author. 2. A person who writes editorials. The newspaper editor wrote an article in favor of raising city taxes. ed tor (ed r) noun, plural editors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir editor pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist editorial udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. An article in a newspaper or magazine written by the editor. An editorial gives an opinion on some subject. The editorial praised Congress for passing the new law. 2. A statement on a television or radio program that gives the opinion of the management of the station. Noun. Of or having to do with editors or their work. My cousin does editorial work at a publishing company. Adjective. ed al (ed l) noun, plural editorials; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir editorial pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass educate 1. To teach or train. Teachers educate children. 2. To send to school. The cost of educating students at college is very high. ed cate (ej ) verb, educated, educating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir educate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir education udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or process of gaining knowledge. A person s education at college usually takes four years. 2. The knowledge or skill a person gains by being taught or trained. I wish I had received more education in science. ed tion (ej n) noun, plural educations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir education pronunciation educational 1. Of or having to do with education. This state s educational system is one of the largest in the country. 2. Giving knowledge or skill. Our class saw an educational film about how steel is made. ed al (ej l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir educational pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A long, thin fish that looks like a snake. eel ( l) noun, plural eels or eel. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation eerie Strange in a scary way; making people frightened or nervous. It was eerie that a black cat crossed our yard on Halloween. ee rie ( ) adjective, eerier, eeriest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eerie pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir effect udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that happens as a result of something else. One effect of prices going up was that people began to buy less. 2. The power to change something or to make something happen; influence. Punishment has no effect on that naughty child. 3. The condition of being in force or in operation. The new traffic law will be in effect next month. 4. effects. Belongings; possessions. We lost only a few personal effects when the canoe sank. Noun. To make happen; bring about; cause. The medicine effected a cure of my sore throat. Verb. Another word that sounds very similar to this is affect. ef fect (i fekt ) noun, plural effects; verb, effected, effecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir effect pronunciation (i fekt effective udSndDir udPronouce 1. Able to change something or to make something happen. The two students used effective arguments and got the others to agree with them. The medicine was not effective in reducing my fever. 2. In operation. The new rules on riding bicycles in the park become effective next week. ef tive (i fek tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir effective pronunciation (i fek efficient Able to get the results wanted with a minimum of time or effort. With our efficient new washing machine, the laundry gets done much faster. ef cient (i fish nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir efficient pronunciation (i fish udPronouce udSndDir effort udSndDir udPronouce 1. Hard work. Climbing the steep hill took much effort. 2. A hard try. Make an effort to get there on time. ef fort (ef rt) noun, plural efforts.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir effort[ pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A round or oval body with a shell or other covering produced by certain female animals. Young birds, reptiles, fish, and snakes hatch from eggs. 2. The inside of an egg, especially a chicken egg, that is used for food. 3. A cell produced in the bodies of female animals that can develop into a new individual after joining with a special cell from a male animal. Human beings, cats, dogs, and many other animals grow from these cells. egg (eg) noun, plural eggs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (eg)q :PHYSSIZE kinds of eggs hummingbird robin chicken To urge. The two children began to fight after they were egged on by the others in the playground. egg (eg) verb, egged, egging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir eggplant udSndDir udPronouce An oval-shaped vegetable that usually has a shiny, dark purple skin. Eggplants grow on a plant that is also called an eggplant. egg plant (eg plant ) noun, plural eggplants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eggplantS pronunciation plant :PHYSSIZE Egypt A country in the Middle East. Ancient Egypt was the center of one of the world s earliest civilizations. gypt ( jipt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Egypt pronunciation jipt) udPronouce udSndDir eccentric Not ordinary or normal in behavior or appearance; different and odd. Some people think that my cousin who goes swimming in winter is eccentric. ec tric (ek sen trik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eccentric pronunciation (ek sen trik) max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce The repeating of a sound. Echoes are caused when sound waves bounce off a surface. We shouted hello toward the hill and soon heard the echo of our voices. Noun. 1. To send back the sound of something. The cave echoed the bear s growl. The halls of the school echoed with voices and footsteps. 2. To be heard again. His warning echoed in her ears. 3. To repeat or imitate closely. The students echoed the words of their teachers. Verb. ech o (ek ) noun, plural echoes; verb, echoed, echoing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir echo1 pronunciation eclipse udSndDir udPronouce A darkening or hiding of the sun, a planet, or a moon by another heavenly body. In an eclipse of the sun, the moon passes between the sun and the earth. In an eclipse of the moon, the earth moves between the sun and the moon. Noun. 1. To cause an eclipse of. The moon eclipsed the sun. 2. To be better or more important than. Our team eclipsed its rivals to win the championship. Verb. clipse (i klips ) noun, plural eclipses; verb, eclipsed, eclipsing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eclipse pronunciation (i klips ecology The science that deals with how plants, animals, and other living things live in relation to each other and to their environment. ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ecology pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir economic Having to do with economics. The president spoke on television about the need for a new economic program. ec ic (ek ik or ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir economic pronunciation ik or udPronouce udSndDir economical udSndDir udPronouce Using only a small amount of something; not wasting anything. A person who is economical is careful about spending money. A car that is economical doesn t use much gasoline and doesn t cost a lot to run. ec cal (ek l or l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir economical pronunciation l or l)ment economics udSndDir udPronouce The science that studies how money, goods, and services are produced, how they are distributed among people, and how they are used. The word economics is used with a singular verb. ec ics (ek iks or iks) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir economics pronunciation iks or economize udSndDir udPronouce 1. To spend less money; reduce expenses. It is hard to economize when prices are so high. 2. To be careful to use only a small amount of something; not waste. Everyone had to economize on water because there was a shortage. mize (i kon ) verb, economized, economizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir economize pronunciation (i kon economy udSndDir udPronouce 1. The way a country produces, distributes, and uses its money, goods, natural resources, and services. The economy of the United States is different from that of China. 2. The careful use of money and other things to reduce waste. My cousins try to practice economy in buying groceries. my (i kon ) noun, plural economies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir economy pronunciation (i kon )stBu ecosystem udSndDir udPronouce All the living and nonliving things in a certain area. Soil, water, algae, insects, fish, and frogs are some of the things that make up the ecosystem of a pond. ec tem (ek m or m) noun, plural ecosystems. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ecosystem pronunciation m or ecstasy udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A feeling of being very happy, thrilled, or delighted. The children were in ecstasy when their parents brought the puppy home. ec sy (ek ) noun, plural ecstasies.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ecstasy pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia Ecuador A country in northwestern South America. Ec dor (ek ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Ecuador pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion A suffix that: 1. Shows that an action or state is in the past. The word walked in the sentence We walked to work yesterday is the past tense of walk. The word walked in the sentence I have walked to work every day this week is the past participle of walk. 2. Means having or having the quality of. The word horned means having horns. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A line or place where something ends; side. I wrote my name along the edge of my notebook. The pencil rolled off the edge of the desk. The house is near the edge of the woods. 2. The side of a tool that cuts. That knife has a sharp edge. 3. An advantage. A taller player has an edge in basketball. Noun. 1. To move slowly or carefully, little by little. The cat edged toward the ledge. 2. To put an edge on; form an edge on. Please edge this handkerchief with lace. Verb. edge (ej) noun, plural edges; verb, edged, edging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir edge{ pronunciation (ej)Word edible Fit or safe to eat. Not all kinds of berries are edible. ed ble (ed l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir edible pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir To correct and check something written so that it is ready to be printed. Our neighbor edits the town newspaper. ed it (ed it) verb, edited, editing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce Freedom from trouble, pain, or hard work. After working for many years, our neighbors sold their business and lived a life of ease. That young child rides a bicycle with ease. Noun. 1. To make free from trouble, pain, or worry. The news that the flood would not reach our house eased our minds. 2. To make less; lighten. This medicine will ease the ache in your back. 3. To move slowly or carefully. The driver eased the car into the small parking space. Verb. ease ( z) noun; verb, eased, easing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation easel udSndDir udPronouce A tall stand or rack. Easels are used to hold blackboards, signs, and paintings. ea sel ( zel) noun, plural easels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir easel pronunciation :PHYSSIZE easily 1. Without trouble, pain, or hard work. I can touch my toes easily. 2. Without any doubt; certainly. That student is easily the best player on the team. 3. Very likely; possibly. If the books are too heavy, you could easily drop them. eas ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir easily pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The direction a person faces to watch the sun rise in the morning. East is one of the four main points of the compass. It is directly opposite west. 2. East. Any area or place that is in the east. 3. the East. The eastern part of the United States, along the Atlantic coast. 4. the East. Asia and the islands close to it. Noun. 1. Toward or in the east. Our school is on the east side of town. 2. Coming from the east. An east wind was blowing. Adjective. Toward the east. You bicycle east to get to the park. Adverb. east ( st) noun; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Easter enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus s rising from the grave. Easter falls on the Sunday after the first full moon between March 21 and April 25. East r) noun, plural Easters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Easter pronunciation word history Word History The word Easter comes from the name of a pagan goddess, Eastre. Before Christianity came to England, the pagan people there celebrated Eastre s festival in the spring. Later the new Christian festival of Easter was also held in the spring, so the old name was kept. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE eastern 1. In or toward the east. There is a large river in the eastern part of that state. 2. Coming from the east. An eastern breeze was blowing. 3. Eastern. Of or in the part of the United States that is in the East. 4. Eastern. Of or in Asia and the islands close to it. east ern ( rn) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eastern pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir easterner udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person living in the east. 2. Easterner. A person living in the eastern part of the United States. east r) noun, plural easterners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir easterner pronunciation Eastern Hemisphere The half of the earth that includes Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Eastern Hemisphere eastward udSndDir udPronouce Toward the east. The river flows eastward through the state. Adverb. Toward or in the east. The eastward flight of those ducks will bring them to the lake. Adjective. east ward ( rd) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eastward pronunciation eastwards udSndDir udPronouce Another spelling of the adverb eastward. The ship sailed eastwards. east wards ( rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eastwards pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Needing only a little work; not hard to do. The arithmetic problems were easy. 2. Without pain, trouble, or worry. They hope to have an easy life if their business is successful. 3. Not strict or difficult to please. We have an easy science teacher. eas ) adjective, easier, easiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. To chew on and swallow. I like to eat popcorn when I m at the movies. 2. To have a meal. Our family usually eats at six o clock. 3. To wear away or destroy. Rust has eaten away the iron railing on the porch. eat ( t) verb, ate, eaten, eating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir eaves The under part of a roof that hangs over the side of a building. eaves ( vz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eaves pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir eavesdrop To listen to other people talking without letting them know you are listening. I learned about my own surprise party by eavesdropping as my friends planned it. eaves drop ( ) verb, eavesdropped, eavesdropping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce eavesdrop pronunciation word history Word History The word eavesdrop once meant the area at the side of a house, where rainwater on the roof would drop from the eaves to the ground. A person who stood in this place to listen in secret to people talking inside the house was said to be eavesdropping. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce The flowing of the ocean away from the shore. The beach was covered with seaweed and shells at the tide s ebb. Noun. 1. To flow out. We sat on the beach and watched the tide ebb. 2. To become less or weaker. Hope of finding the lost plane began to ebb. Verb. ebb (eb) noun, plural ebbs; verb, ebbed, ebbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ebony udSndDir udPronouce A hard, black wood. It comes from trees that grow in Africa and Asia. The black piano keys are made of ebony. eb y (eb ) noun, plural ebonies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ebony pronunciation earache udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A pain inside the ear. ear ache ( ) noun, plural earaches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earache pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor eardrum udSndDir udPronouce The thin tissue that is stretched like the top of a drum inside the ear. When sound waves strike the eardrum, it vibrates and passes the sound waves on to the hearing nerves. ear drum ( ) noun, plural eardrums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eardrum pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A nobleman in Great Britain. earl ( rl) noun, plural earls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation early udSndDir udPronouce 1. In or near the beginning. We started our hike in the early morning. My birthday is early in March. 2. Before the usual time. We had an early dinner so we could go to the carnival in the evening. The bus left early and I missed it. ear ) adjective, earlier, earliest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir early pronunciation earmuffs A pair of fluffy coverings worn on the ears to protect them from the wind and cold. ear muffs ( ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earmuffs pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. To get as pay for work done. I earned fifty dollars mowing lawns. 2. To deserve or win because of hard work or good behavior. The student earned high marks by studying hard. Another word that sounds like this is urn. earn ( rn) verb, earned, earning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir earnest Not joking or fooling about something. Earnest people are sincere about what they say and do. The children were being earnest when they said they wanted to help. ear nest ( nist) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earnest pronunciation nist) udPronouce udSndDir earnings udSndDir udPronouce Money that has been received as pay, profit, or interest. I put all my earnings in the bank to save up for a bicycle. earn ings ( ningz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earnings- pronunciation ningz) earphone udSndDir udPronouce A part of an electrical device that turns electric signals into sound. Earphones are placed over or held next to the ear so that a person can listen to a radio, phonograph, or other device. ear phone ( ) noun, plural earphones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earphone pronunciation earring udSndDir udPronouce A piece of jewelry worn on or through the ear. ear ring ( ) noun, plural earrings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earring pronunciation earth udSndDir udPronouce 1. The planet on which we live. It is the fifth largest planet in our solar system and the third planet in order of distance from the sun. The word earth in this sense is sometimes capitalized. 2. Dry land; the ground. After weeks at sea, the sailors were glad to feel the earth under their feet. 3. Soil; dirt. We planted the seeds in the earth. earth ( rth) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earth pronunciation rth)rl :PHYSSIZE earthen 1. Made out of earth. The log cabin had an earthen floor. 2. Made of clay that has been baked and made hard. In the museum we saw earthen bowls made by American Indians. earth n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earthen pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir earthly udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having to do with the earth or this world, rather than with heaven. The couple left all their earthly goods to their children. 2. Possible; that can be imagined. These old shoes are of no earthly use. earth ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earthly pronunciation earthquake udEmotion shocked udSndDir udPronouce A shaking or trembling of the ground. Earthquakes are caused by rock, lava, or hot gases moving deep inside the earth. Some earthquakes are so powerful that they cause the ground to split and buildings to fall down. earth quake ( ) noun, plural earthquakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earthquake pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked earthworm udSndDir udPronouce A common worm made up of many round segments. Earthworms loosen the soil by making tunnels. earth worm ( ) noun, plural earthworms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir earthworm pronunciation dwelling udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dm247 A place where a person lives. We live in a two-family dwelling. dwell ing (dwel ing) noun, plural dwellings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dwelling pronunciation (dwel ing)try dwindle To become less or smaller; shrink slowly. The crowd began to dwindle after the parade passed by. dwin dle (dwin l) verb, dwindled, dwindling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dwindle pronunciation (dwin udPronouce Df257 udSndDir d\d16 udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dc101 A substance that is used to give a particular color to cloth, hair, food, or other materials. Noun. To color or stain something with a dye. When the blue curtains faded, we dyed them red. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is die. dye (d ) noun, plural dyes; verb, dyed, dyeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation dying Present participle of die. Our sailboat slowed because the wind was dying down. Look up die for more information. dy ing (d ing) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dying pronunciation ing)% udPronouce Dm248 udSndDir d\d16 dynamic Having or showing a lot of energy; active; forceful. That dynamic young person is sure to become a leader. dy ic (d ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dynamic pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df258 udSndDir d\d16 udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia dynamite udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Df259 A substance that explodes with great force. Dynamite is used to blow up old buildings and blast openings in rocks. Noun. To blow something up with dynamite. The builders dynamited the rocks so that they could put a road through. Verb. dy mite (d ) noun; verb, dynamited, dynamiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dynamite pronunciation )ouce dynamo udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dm249 An electric motor or generator. Dynamos usually produce a direct current. dy mo (d ) noun, plural dynamos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dynamo% pronunciation dynasty udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dm250 A series of rulers who belong to the same family. I read about a dynasty of emperors in a book on ancient China. dy ty (d ) noun, plural dynasties.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dynasty pronunciation An abbreviation for dozen. max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce The fifth letter of the alphabet. e, E ( ) noun, plural e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation E or E. An abbreviation for east or eastern. E or E. udSndDir udPronouce Every one of two or more things or persons thought of as individuals or one at a time. Each player gets a turn. Adjective. Every individual person or thing in a group. The farmer gave each of us a ride on the horse. Pronoun. For each one. These apples are a quarter each. Adverb. each other. Each of two or more people or things involved in an action or relationship that is shared by the other or others. The twins love each other. each ( ch) adjective; pronoun; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir each! idiom each other. Each of two or more people or things involved in an action or relationship that is shared by the other or others. The twins love each other. pronunciation eager udSndDir udPronouce Wanting very much to do something. A person who is eager is full of interest and enthusiasm. The children were eager to go to the circus. ea ger ( r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eager pronunciation eagle udSndDir udPronouce Any of several large, powerful birds that hunt and feed on small animals and fish. Eagles have sharp eyesight, a hooked bill, and strong claws. One kind of eagle, the bald eagle, is the national symbol of the United States. ea gle ( l) noun, plural eagles. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir eagle :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. The organ of the body by which people and animals hear. 2. In people and mammals, the outer, visible part of this organ. The rabbit turned its long ears toward the sound. 3. The sense of hearing. Our singing teacher s voice is pleasing to the ear. to play by ear. To play a piece of music without following written music. I played a song I had heard on the radio by ear. ear ( r) noun, plural ears.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to play by ear. To play a piece of music without following written music. I played a song I had heard on the radio by ear. ear %P( pronunciation r)))) udSndDir udPronouce The part of certain plants on which the grains or seeds grow. The grains of corn and wheat grow on ears. ear ( r) noun, plural ears. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE An ear of corn. udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce To drop, unload, or empty. The truck dumped the gravel on the sidewalk. I dumped my books on the table. Verb. A place where garbage and trash are dumped. At the end of the day, the garbage trucks unloaded at the city dump. Noun. dump (dump) verb, dumped, dumping; noun, plural dumps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dump) udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce A mound or ridge of sand that has been piled up by the wind. dune (d n or d n) noun, plural dunes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation n or d :PHYSSIZE dungaree enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dm240 1. A heavy cotton cloth that is used to make clothing and sails. 2. dungarees. Pants or work clothes that are made from this cloth. dun ree (dung ) noun, plural dungarees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dungaree! pronunciation (dung word history Word History The word dungaree comes from the country of India, where this kind of cloth was first produced. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE dungeon udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Df253 A dark prison or cell that is built underground. The royal guards captured the traitors and put them in the dungeon of the castle. dun geon (dun n) noun, plural dungeons.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dungeon pronunciation duplicate udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Df254 Just like something else. My parents gave me a duplicate key to our front door. Adjective. Something that is just like something else; exact copy. My parents liked the snapshot so much that I had a duplicate made for them. Noun. 1. To make an exact copy of something. The secretary duplicated the letter. 2. To do again; repeat. Our tennis team tried to duplicate last year s victory. Verb. du cate (d pli kit or d pli kit for adjective and noun; d pli k pli k for verb) adjective; noun, plural duplicates; verb, duplicated, duplicating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir duplicate pronunciation pli kit or d pli kit for adjective and noun; d pli k or d pli k for verb)ax durable Able to last a long time in spite of much use or wear. I m still wearing those durable shoes with heavy soles. du ble (d l or dy l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir durable pronunciation l or dy udPronouce Df255 udSndDir d\d16 duration The length of time during which something continues. I stayed in bed for the duration of my illness. du tion (d n or dy n) noun, plural durations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir duration pronunciation n or dy udPronouce Dm241 udSndDir d\d16 during udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dm242 1. Throughout the time of. The trees and grass are green during the summer. 2. At some time in the course of. We were awakened by a telephone call during the night. dur ing (d ing or dy ing) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir during pronunciation ing or dy The time of day just before the sun goes down; twilight. The farmer worked in the fields from dawn to dusk. dusk (dusk) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dusk) udPronouce udSndDir d\d16 udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Tiny pieces of earth, dirt, or other matter. The horse kicked up a cloud of dust as it galloped along the dirt road. Noun. 1. To remove the dust from something by brushing or wiping. I dusted the table and then polished it with wax. 2. To cover or sprinkle. The baker dusted the doughnuts with powdered sugar. The farmer dusted the crops with a chemical that killed insects. Verb. dust (dust) noun; verb, dusted, dusting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dust)onUP dusty 1. Covered with dust. The attic was filled with dusty old chairs and pictures. 2. Like dust. Those flowers give off a dusty pollen. dust y (dus ) adjective, dustier, dustiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dusty pronunciation udPronouce Df256 udSndDir d\d16 Dutch Of or relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language. Adjective. 1. the Dutch. The people of the Netherlands. 2. The language of the Netherlands. Noun. Dutch (duch) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Dutch pronunciation (duch)w udPronouce Dm243 udSndDir d\d16 dutiful Doing what one ought to do; obedient. Dutiful children help their parents with chores. du ful (d l or d l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dutiful pronunciation l or d buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Dm244 udSndDir d\d16 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dc100 1. Something that a person is supposed to do. Locking up the store at night was one of the manager s duties. It is the duty of every citizen to vote in elections. 2. A tax paid on goods that are brought into or taken out of a country. du ty (d or d ) noun, plural duties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or d dwarf udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dm245 1. A person, animal, or plant that is much smaller than the normal size when fully grown. 2. A little man in fairy tales who has magical powers. Noun. To make seem small. The skyscraper dwarfed all the buildings around it. Verb. dwarf (dw rf) noun, plural dwarfs or dwarves (dw rvz); verb, dwarfed, dwarfing. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dwarf pronunciation dwell udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dm246 To make one s home; live in a place. After living in the country for many years, they decided to dwell in the city. to dwell on or to dwell upon. To think, write, or speak about for a long time. Don t dwell on unpleasant memories. dwell (dwel) verb, dwelt or dwelled, dwelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dwell idiom to dwell on or to dwell upon. To think, write, or speak about for a long time. Don t dwell on unpleasant memories. pronunciation (dwel) Made up of or having two parts. The driving instructor and the student used a car that had dual controls. Another word that sounds like this is duel. du al (d l or d l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation l or d udPronouce udSndDir d\d15 duchess udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Dm237 The wife or widow of a duke. duch ess (duch is) noun, plural duchesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir duchess pronunciation (duch udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce 1. A water bird that has a broad, flat bill and webbed feet that help it to swim. There are both wild and tame ducks. Tame ducks are often raised for food. 2. A female duck. The male is often called a drake. duck (duk) noun, plural ducks.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (duk) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce 1. To push someone under water suddenly. I swam behind my friends and playfully ducked them. 2. To lower the head or bend down quickly. The batter ducked to keep from being hit by the ball. 3. To avoid; evade. I ducked the embarrassing question by bringing up another subject. duck (duk) verb, ducked, ducking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (duk) duckling udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Df251 A young duck. The ducklings followed their parents into the pond. duck ling (duk ling) noun, plural ducklings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir duckling pronunciation ling) udEmotion maglass udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce A tube, pipe, or channel that carries a liquid or air. Tears are formed in glands behind the eyes and are carried to the eyes by tiny ducts. Ducts are used in some buildings to carry hot or cold air to control the temperature in rooms. duct (dukt) noun, plural ducts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dukt)9 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce 1. Owed or owing. The rent for the apartment is due on the first day of each month. If you don t return your library book when it is due, you must pay a fine. 2. Expected or supposed to arrive or be ready. The train is due at noon. 3. Appropriate; proper. I addressed the principal with due respect. Use due care when crossing the street. Adjective. 1. Something that is owed. You should give the others their due and congratulate them for beating you in the contest. 2. dues. A fee that a person pays to a club for being a member. Noun. Straight; directly. The explorers walked due west toward the setting sun. Adverb. Other words that sound like this are dew and do. due to. 1. Caused by. Our delay was due to heavy traffic. 2. Because of. The project was abandoned due to lack of support. due (d or d ) adjective; noun, plural dues; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom due to. 1. Caused by. Our delay was due to heavy traffic. 2. Because of. The project was abandoned due to lack of support. pronunciation or d udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce A formal fight between two people with swords or pistols. Duels were held to settle an argument or to decide a question of honor. Noun. To fight a duel. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is dual. du el (d l or d l) noun, plural duels; verb, dueled, dueling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir duel/ pronunciation l or d udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce A piece of music written for two singers or two musical instruments. du et (d or d ) noun, plural duets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir duet7 pronunciation or d Past tense and past participle of dig. We dug a hole and planted a tree in it. Look up dig for more information. dug (dug) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dug) udPronouce udSndDir d\d15 dugout udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Df252 1. A rough shelter that is made by digging a hole in the ground or in the side of a hill. 2. A long, low shelter in which baseball players sit during a game when they are not playing. Dugouts are built at the side of the field. 3. A canoe or boat that is made by hollowing out a large log. dug out (dug ) noun, plural dugouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dugout pronunciation udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce A nobleman who has the highest rank below a prince. duke (d k or d k) noun, plural dukes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir duke pronunciation k or d udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce 1. Not sharp or pointed; blunt. The knife was so dull that I could not cut the steak. 2. Not interesting; plain or boring. The movie was so dull that we left before it was over. 3. Slow to learn or understand; not intelligent. A person would have to be very dull not to understand that joke. 4. Not bright, clear, or distinct. The barn was painted a dull red. I felt a dull ache in my legs the day after the long hike. Adjective. To make or become dull. Using the kitchen scissors for cutting wire dulled them. Cheap knives may dull quickly. Verb. dull (dul) adjective, duller, dullest; verb, dulled, dulling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dul) 1. Not able to speak. Although they were born deaf and dumb, those children learned to communicate through sign language. We were struck dumb by the surprising news. 2. Stupid. You have to be really dumb to believe such a silly lie. dumb (dum) adjective, dumber, dumbest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dum) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir d\d16 udEmotion uncomfor uncomfor uncomfor dumbbell udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dm238 A short bar with a heavy weight at each end. Dumbbells are lifted to develop the muscles of the arms and back. dumb bell (dum ) noun, plural dumbbells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dumbbell3 pronunciation dummy udSndDir d\d16 udPronouce Dm239 1. A figure that is made to look like a person. The dummy in the department store window was dressed in a wedding gown. 2. Something that is made to look like something else that is real. The actor s gun was a dummy. dum my (dum ) noun, plural dummies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dummy pronunciation drown 1. To die by suffocating in water or another liquid. The swimmer went out too far and almost drowned. 2. To kill by keeping under water or another liquid and not getting air to breathe. Two people were drowned in the flood. 3. To cover up the sound of something by a louder sound. We tried to say good-bye, but our words were drowned by the roar of the airplane engines. drown (droun) verb, drowned, drowning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drown pronunciation (droun) udPronouce Dm232 udSndDir d\d15 drowsy Half asleep; sleepy. I felt drowsy after dinner and decided to take a nap. drow sy (drou ) adjective, drowsier, drowsiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drowsy pronunciation (drou udPronouce Df245 udSndDir d\d15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion drudgery Hard, unpleasant, and uninteresting labor. Compared to the drudgery of scrubbing the floor, dusting the shelves was enjoyable. drudg y (druj ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drudgery pronunciation (druj udPronouce Df246 udSndDir d\d15 udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce 1. A chemical substance taken to treat a disease or make a person feel better. 2. A harmful substance that can make a person who takes it become addicted. Noun. To give a drug to. The nurse drugged the patient so that falling asleep would be easier. Verb. drug (drug) noun, plural drugs; verb, drugged, drugging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drug- pronunciation (drug) druggist udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Df247 1. A person who has a license to make and sell medicine; pharmacist. 2. A person who owns or runs a drugstore. drug gist (drug ist) noun, plural druggists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir druggistK pronunciation (drug drugstore udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Df248 A store where medicines and drugs are sold. Drugstores often also sell cosmetics, candy, magazines, and other things. drug store (drug ) noun, plural drugstores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drugstore pronunciation (drug )tion enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce 1. A musical instrument that is hollow and covered at the top and at the bottom with material that is stretched tight. A drum is beaten to make sounds. 2. A container that is shaped like a drum. The oil was stored in large metal drums. Noun. 1. To beat or play on a drum. 2. To make a sound like a drum. The woodpecker drummed on the tree trunk with its bill. 3. To force into a person s head by repeating. I finally drummed the idea into your head that I don t like to be called by my nickname. Verb. drum (drum) noun, plural drums; verb, drummed, drumming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (drum)m :PHYSSIZE drum major udSndDir d\d15 udSndEffect drummajr.wav A person who leads a marching band. drum major drum majorette A girl who twirls a baton while marching with a band in a parade. drum ma ette (m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drum majorette pronunciation udPronouce Dm233 udSndDir d\d15 drummer udSndDir d\d15 udSndEffect drummer1.wav udPronouce Df249 A person who plays drums. drum mer (drum r) noun, plural drummers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drummer pronunciation (drum SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE drumstick udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Dm234 1. A stick used to beat a drum. 2. The lower part of the leg of a cooked chicken, turkey, or other fowl. drum stick (drum ) noun, plural drumsticks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drumstick pronunciation (drum drunk udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Df250 Past participle of drink. Have you drunk your milk yet? Look up drink for more information. Verb. Having had too much to drink of an alcoholic beverage. A person who is drunk should not drive a car. Adjective. A person who has had or often has too much to drink of an alcoholic beverage. Noun. drunk (drungk) verb; adjective, drunker, drunkest; noun, plural drunks.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drunk pronunciation (drungk) udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce 1. Not wet or damp; with very little or no water or other liquid. Cactuses grow well in a dry climate. The farmer had to bring water from the stream because the well was dry. 2. Not in or under water. After the long voyage, the sailors were happy to be back on dry land again. 3. Thirsty. I was so dry after playing tennis that I drank three glasses of water. 4. Not interesting; dull. The long, dry speech put some of the listeners to sleep. Adjective. To make or become dry. If you wash the dishes, I ll dry them. Your bathing suit will dry fast if you hang it outside in the sun. Verb. dry (dr ) adjective, drier, driest; verb, dried, drying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation dry cell An electric cell or battery in which the substance that conducts the electrical current is made of a paste so that it will not spill. dry cell dry-clean udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Dm235 To clean clothes by using chemicals instead of water. I dry-cleaned my wool suit. dry-clean (dr ) verb, dry-cleaned, dry-cleaning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dry-clean pronunciation dryer udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Dm236 A machine or device for drying something. I put the wet laundry in the clothes dryer. This word is also spelled drier. dry er (dr r) noun, plural dryers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dryer pronunciation r)(dr drink udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm227 1. To swallow a liquid. I drink a glass of milk with every meal. 2. To soak up. The plants drank in the rain. 3. To drink alcoholic beverages. Verb. 1. A liquid for drinking. Lemonade is my favorite drink in the summer. 2. A portion of liquid to be swallowed. The tennis players stopped to have a drink of orange juice. 3. An alcoholic beverage. Noun. drink (dringk) verb, drank, drunk, drinking; noun, plural drinks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drink pronunciation (dringk) udSndDir d\d14 udSndEffect drip.wav udPronouce To fall or let fall in drops. Please don t drip paint from the brush onto the floor. Verb. A falling of liquid in drops. There was a drip of water from the faucet. Noun. drip (drip) verb, dripped, dripping; noun, plural drips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (drip)Y SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE drive udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df236 1. To operate and steer a car or other vehicle. My parents will teach me to drive when I am sixteen years old. The farmer drove a truck to the market. 2. To go or carry in a car or other vehicle. We plan to drive to the city on Saturday. I ll drive you to school. 3. To move with a strong force. The waves drove the ship toward the rocks. 4. To strike or send with a powerful blow. The carpenter drove nails into the plank. The baseball player tried to drive the ball over the fence. 5. To force into some act or condition. The noises were driving us crazy. 6. To supply the power for; set and keep going. Electricity drives this motor. Verb. 1. A trip in a car or other vehicle. The drive to the city was unpleasant because there was so much traffic. 2. A road or driveway. The visitor parked the car in the drive and walked to the front door. 3. A strong hit. In the golf tournament, the winner hit a drive more than 250 yards. 4. A special group effort to do something; campaign. The town started a drive to raise money for a new hospital. Noun. drive (dr v) verb, drove, driven, driving; noun, plural drives.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drive pronunciation drive-in udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm228 A restaurant, movie theater, or bank that can take care of customers in their cars. drive-in (dr ) noun, plural drive-ins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drive-in% pronunciation driver udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm229 A person who drives an automobile, truck, or other vehicle. driv er (dr r) noun, plural drivers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir driver pronunciation driveway udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df237 A private road that leads from a street to a house, garage, or other building. drive way (dr ) noun, plural driveways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir driveway/ pronunciation )mite drizzle udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Df238 To rain steadily in fine, misty drops. Verb. A fine, misty rain. Noun. driz zle (driz l) verb, drizzled, drizzling; noun, plural drizzles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drizzle pronunciation (driz dromedary udEmotion maglass udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Df239 A kind of camel that has one hump. Dromedaries live in Arabia and northern Africa. drom y (drom ) noun, plural dromedaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dromedary pronunciation (drom :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass drone udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Df240 A male bee. drone (dr n) noun, plural drones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drone pronunciation drone udSndDir d\d15 udSndEffect drone.wav udPronouce Dm230 1. To make a low, steady, humming sound. The small airplane droned as it climbed higher. 2. To talk in a dull, boring way. The speaker droned on and on. Verb. A low, steady humming sound. The drone of the car s engine could be heard down the road. Noun. drone (dr n) verb, droned, droning; noun, plural drones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drone pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE drool To let saliva drip from the mouth. Babies often drool when they are teething. drool (dr l) verb, drooled, drooling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drool pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df241 udSndDir d\d15 udEmotion disguste disguste disguste droop To hang or sink down; sag. After a few days the flowers in the vase began to droop. droop (dr p) verb, drooped, drooping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir droop pronunciation udPronouce Df242 udSndDir d\d15 udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce 1. To fall or cause to fall to a lower position; move or fall down. The wet dish dropped from my hand. You tripped and dropped the book you were carrying. The temperature dropped to below freezing last night. 2. To go into a less active condition. After a while I must have dropped off to sleep. 3. To stop talking about or pursuing. No one seemed interested, so I decided to drop the subject. 4. To pay a casual, unplanned visit. Our neighbor dropped by to say hello. 5. To let out of a vehicle. The bus drops the children in front of the school. 6. To leave out; omit. I accidentally dropped a stitch as I knitted. Verb. 1. A very small amount of liquid. A drop is usually shaped like a tiny ball. There was a drop of blood on my hand where the cat had scratched me. 2. The act of dropping or falling. The weather reporter said there would be a drop in temperature tonight. 3. The distance between one thing and another thing that is below it. From the top of the cliff to the beach was a drop of 100 feet. Noun. to drop in. To pay a visit that is informal or not planned. We were passing your house and decided to drop in. to drop off. To deliver. Please drop off this order at the grocery on your way to school. drop (drop) verb, dropped or dropt, dropping; noun, plural drops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dropm idiom to drop in. To pay a visit that is informal or not planned. We were passing your house and decided to drop in. to drop off. To deliver. Please drop off this order at the grocery on your way to school. pronunciation (drop) drought udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Df243 A long period of time when there is very little rain or no rain at all. drought (drout) noun, plural droughts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drought pronunciation (drout) drove Past tense of drive. We drove downtown in the car. Look up drive for more information. drove (dr v) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drove pronunciation udPronouce Df244 udSndDir d\d15 drove udSndDir d\d15 udPronouce Dm231 1. A group of animals that move or are driven along together. The cowhands brought a drove of cattle to the ranch. 2. A large number of people; crowd. People went to the beach in droves on the hot summer day. drove (dr v) noun, plural droves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drove pronunciation dream udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df229 1. A series of thoughts, feelings, and apparent sights that a person has while asleep. I had a dream last night that I was flying through the air. 2. A hope or ambition to do or succeed at something. My great dream is to become an actor. Noun. 1. To see, feel, or think about in a dream. I dozed off and dreamed about riding a white horse. 2. To imagine. I didn t take an umbrella because I never dreamed it would rain. Verb. dream (dr m) noun, plural dreams; verb, dreamed or dreamt, dreaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dream pronunciation dreamt udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df230 A past tense and a past participle of dream. I dreamt I was living in a castle. Look up dream for more information. dreamt (dremt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dreamt1 pronunciation (dremt) dreary Sad or dull; gloomy. Painting the dark room bright yellow made it less dreary. drear y (dr ) adjective, drearier, dreariest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dreary pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df231 udSndDir d\d14 udEmotion dredge udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df232 A large machine that scoops up mud, sand, and other material from the bottom of a body of water. The engineers used a dredge to make the canal deeper. Noun. To clean out or deepen with a dredge. The machine dredged mud from the river. Verb. dredge (drej) noun, plural dredges; verb, dredged, dredging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dredge pronunciation (drej)utto dregs Small pieces that settle at the bottom of a liquid. There were dregs at the bottom of the coffee cup. dregs (dregz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dregs pronunciation (dregz) udPronouce Dm219 udSndDir d\d14 max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion disguste drench To make something completely wet; soak. The big wave drenched the children on the raft. drench (drench) verb, drenched, drenching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drench pronunciation (drench) udPronouce Dm220 udSndDir d\d14 dress udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm221 1. An outer garment for a woman or girl. A dress is usually one piece and extends from the neck to just above or below the knees. 2. Clothing or a particular style of clothing. The guests at the ball were all wearing formal dress. Noun. 1. To put clothes on. I dressed quickly because I was late for school. 2. To select and wear clothes. Salespersons often dress in the latest styles. 3. To decorate; trim. Thank you for helping us dress the store windows for the holidays. 4. To comb and arrange the hair. I went to the barber to have my hair dressed. 5. To clean and prepare for use or sale. The butcher dressed the turkey for us. 6. To clean and treat with medicine. The nurse dressed my wound and bandaged it. Verb. to dress up. To put on clothing more elaborate or fancy than what is usually worn. It s fun to dress up for parties. dress (dres) noun, plural dresses; verb, dressed, dressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dress idiom to dress up. To put on clothing more elaborate or fancy than what is usually worn. It s fun to dress up for parties.9 pronunciation (dres) dresser udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df233 A piece of furniture that has drawers for storing clothes and other things. A dresser often has a large mirror attached to it. dress er (dres r) noun, plural dressers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dresser pronunciation (dres dressing udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df234 1. A sauce that is put on salads and some other foods. 2. A mixture of bread crumbs and seasonings that is used to stuff turkey, chicken, or other fowl. 3. A medicine or bandage that is put on a wound or sore. dress ing (dres ing) noun, plural dressings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dressing pronunciation (dres ing)ir Past tense of draw. I drew a map of the town. The visitors drew their chairs closer to the table. Look up draw for more information. drew (dr ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir d\d14 dribble udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm222 1. To flow or let flow in small drops; trickle. Rain dribbled through the cracks in the roof. 2. To move a ball along by bouncing or kicking it. Players dribble the ball in basketball and soccer. Verb. A dripping; trickle. A dribble of juice from the plum ran down the child s chin. Noun. drib ble (drib l) verb, dribbled, dribbling; noun, plural dribbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dribble pronunciation (drib dried Past tense and past participle of dry. I washed my hair and then dried it. Look up dry for more information. dried (dr d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dried pronunciation udPronouce Dm223 udSndDir d\d14 drier udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df235 Comparative of dry. The clothes were drier after they hung on the line for an hour. Look up dry for more information. Adjective. A spelling sometimes used for the word dryer. Look up dryer for more information. Noun. dri er (dr r) adjective; noun, plural driers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drier pronunciation r)yHot drift udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm224 1. To move because of a current of air or water. We stopped rowing and let our boat drift downstream. 2. To pile up in masses from the action of the wind. The snow drifted to 6 feet outside our cabin. 3. To move from place to place without a goal or purpose. The tramp drifted from town to town. Verb. 1. Movement caused by a current of air or water. Scientists measured the drift of the glacier over the past one hundred years. 2. Something that has been moved along or piled up by air or water currents. The storm caused drifts of snow more than 10 feet deep. Noun. drift (drift) verb, drifted, drifting; noun, plural drifts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drift pronunciation (drift) driftwood Wood that floats on water or is brought to the shore by water. drift wood (drift ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir driftwood pronunciation (drift udPronouce Dm225 udSndDir d\d14 drill enterPage leavePage enterPage definition leavePage definition leavePage definition udSndDir d\d14 udSndEffect drill.wav udPronouce Dm226 1. A tool that is used to cut holes in wood, plastic, and other hard material. A drill usually has a long, pointed end that is turned with a crank or by an electric motor. 2. Training or teaching by making someone do something again and again; practice. For our social studies drill, the teacher asked us to name the capital of each state. Noun. 1. To make a hole in something with a drill; use a drill. The carpenter drilled a hole in the wood. The company drilled for oil. 2. To train or teach by having someone do something again and again. The school band drilled by marching back and forth. I will drill you for your spelling test. Verb. drill (dril) noun, plural drills; verb, drilled, drilling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drill pronunciation (dril)U SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE dramatist udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm210 A person who writes plays. dram tist (dram tist or dr tist) noun, plural dramatists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dramatist pronunciation (dram tist or dr tist)ir dramatize 1. To write or perform something as a play. The class dramatized several stories from the books they had read. 2. To make something seem very exciting. I dramatized what happened so that it sounded like a great adventure. dram tize (dram or dr ) verb, dramatized, dramatizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dramatize pronunciation (dram or dr udPronouce Df223 udSndDir d\d14 drank Past tense of drink. I drank three glasses of water. Look up drink for more information. drank (drangk) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drank pronunciation (drangk) udPronouce Dm211 udSndDir d\d14 drape udSndDir d\d14 udSndEffect drape.wav udPronouce Dm212 1. To cover or decorate with cloth that hangs loosely. I draped a shawl over my shoulders. 2. To arrange or spread loosely. You draped your feet over the chair. Verb. Cloth that is hung at a window; drapery. I opened the drapes to let sunlight into the room. Noun. drape (dr p) verb, draped, draping; noun, plural drapes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drape pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE drapery udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm213 Cloth that is hung in loose folds. Draperies are usually used as window curtains. dra y (dr ) noun, plural draperies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drapery pronunciation drastic Very strong or harsh; extreme. Fasting is a drastic way to lose weight. dras tic (dras tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drastic pronunciation (dras udPronouce Dm214 udSndDir d\d14 udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce 1. To move by pulling; haul. Four horses drew the hay wagon. 2. To move; shift. The train drew near the station. 3. To take out; bring out. The nurse carefully drew the splinter from my foot. 4. To make a mark or picture with lines, using a pencil, crayon, or other writing tool. I drew a cat with chalk on the blackboard. Would you like to learn how to draw? 5. To cause to come; attract. That band always draws a large audience. 6. To bring forth; result in. The mayor s mistakes drew a lot of criticism. 7. To close; shut. Please draw the curtains. 8. To take in by inhaling. Draw a deep breath. Verb. 1. The act of drawing. The hero in the movie was quick on the draw and fired first. 2. A game or contest that ends with an even score or no winner; tie. The chess game ended in a draw. Noun. to draw up. To come or bring to a stop. The taxi drew up in front of our house. draw (dr ) verb, drew, drawn, drawing; noun, plural draws. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to draw up. To come or bring to a stop. The taxi drew up in front of our house. pronunciation drawback udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm215 A thing that makes something more difficult or unpleasant; disadvantage. One drawback of our new house is that it is so far away from my school. draw back (dr ) noun, plural drawbacks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drawbackc pronunciation )ciat drawbridge udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df224 A kind of bridge that can be raised or moved so that ships can pass under it. draw bridge (dr ) noun, plural drawbridges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drawbridge pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a raised drawbridge drawer udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df225 A box that fits into a piece of furniture and can be pulled out and pushed in. Bureaus, desks, and cabinets have drawers. drawer (dr r) noun, plural drawers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drawer% pronunciation drawing udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df226 1. A picture or design made using a pencil, pen, chalk, or other writing tool; sketch. 2. The choosing of a winning chance or ticket in a raffle or other contest. The drawing for the winning number will be next Saturday night. draw ing (dr ing) noun, plural drawings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drawing pronunciation drawl udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Df227 To speak slowly, drawing out the vowel sounds. The sleepy child drawled an answer to the question. Verb. A slow way of speaking, with the vowel sounds drawn out. Many people from the South speak with a drawl. Noun. drawl (dr l) verb, drawled, drawling; noun, plural drawls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drawl pronunciation drawn Past participle of draw. The artist has drawn many sketches of the church. Look up draw for more information. drawn (dr n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drawn pronunciation udPronouce Dm216 udSndDir d\d14 drawstring udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm217 A string or cord that is used to close an opening or to make something tighter. My pajamas have a drawstring around the waist. draw string (dr string ) noun, plural drawstrings.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drawstringY pronunciation string dread udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir d\d14 udPronouce Dm218 To look forward to with fear; be very afraid or anxious about. I dreaded going to the dentist. Verb. A feeling of great fear. I think of mountain climbing with dread because I am afraid of heights. Noun. Causing fear; dreadful. Smallpox is one of the dread diseases that has been almost completely wiped out. Adjective. dread (dred) verb, dreaded, dreading; noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dread pronunciation (dred)- max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor dreadful 1. Very frightening; terrible. The dreadful storm damaged many trees. 2. Very bad; awful. The movie was so dreadful that we left before it was over. dread ful (dred l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dreadful pronunciation (dred udPronouce Df228 udSndDir d\d14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared udemotion scared dowry udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm203 The money or property that a woman brings to her marriage. dow ry (dou ) noun, plural dowries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dowry pronunciation An abbreviation for dozen. udEmotion udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce To sleep lightly or for a short time; take a nap. I dozed on the couch for an hour before supper. Verb. A short, light sleep. Noun. doze (d z) verb, dozed, dozing; noun, plural dozes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE dozen udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm204 A group of twelve. We bought three dozen doughnuts. doz en (duz n) noun, plural dozens or dozen. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dozen pronunciation An abbreviation for doctor. Not cheerful or bright; dull. The dark, drab room was much nicer after we put up new curtains. drab (drab) adjective, drabber, drabbest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (drab)S buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir d\d13 udEmotion draft udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df219 1. A current of air in an enclosed space. I could feel a cold draft from the open window. 2. A device that controls the flow of air in something. Furnaces, fireplaces, and some stoves have drafts. 3. A sketch, plan, or rough copy of something written. The author wrote three drafts of the novel. 4. The selecting of persons for military service or some other special duty. During World War II, most young men in the United States were subject to the draft. Noun. 1. To make a sketch, plan, or rough copy of something. I drafted the letter in pencil and then typed it. 2. To select a person or persons for some special duty. Many people were drafted to serve in that war. Verb. Used for pulling loads. Elephants are used as draft animals in some countries. Adjective. draft (draft) noun, plural drafts; verb, drafted, drafting; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir draft pronunciation (draft) 1. To pull or move along slowly or heavily. The mover dragged the heavy trunk across the room. Time dragged on while we waited for the train that was late. 2. To trail along the ground. The dog s leash dragged behind it. 3. To search the bottom of a body of water with a hook or net. The sailors dragged the bottom of the lake for the sunken rowboat. drag (drag) verb, dragged, dragging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (drag)M udPronouce udSndDir d\d13 dragon udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm205 An imaginary beast that is supposed to look like a giant lizard with claws and wings. drag on (drag n) noun, plural dragons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dragon pronunciation (drag :PHYSSIZE dragon kite dragonfly udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm206 An insect that has a long, thin body and two pairs of wings. Dragonflies eat mosquitoes and other insects. They live near fresh water. drag fly (drag ) noun, plural dragonflies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dragonfly pronunciation (drag :PHYSSIZE drain udSndDir d\d13 udSndEffect drain.wav udPronouce Df220 1. To empty water or other liquid from something. The workers drained the water from the swimming pool. The thirsty players drained a pitcher of lemonade. 2. To tire or use up; exhaust. The long hike drained our energy. Verb. 1. An opening, pipe, or other device that draws off water or another liquid. The drain in the sink is clogged. 2. Something that uses up or exhausts. Having to buy lunch every day is a drain on my allowance. Noun. drain (dr n) verb, drained, draining; noun, plural drains.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drain pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE drainage udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm207 A drawing off or emptying of water or other liquid. The drainage of the swamp made it possible for the farmer to plant crops there. drain age (dr nij) noun, plural drainages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drainageU pronunciation drainpipe udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm208 A pipe used for carrying water or sewage away. drain pipe (dr ) noun, plural drainpipes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drainpipe pronunciation drake udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df221 A male duck. drake (dr k) noun, plural drakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drake pronunciation :PHYSSIZE drama udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df222 1. A story that is written for actors to perform on the stage; play. 2. A happening that is as exciting or interesting as a play. The newspaper reported the drama of the rescue of the family from the burning building. 3. The quality of excitement and suspense that good plays and stories have. We enjoyed the movie, because it was full of drama. dra ma (dr or dram ) noun, plural dramas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir drama pronunciation or dram dramatic 1. Of or having to do with plays or acting. My cousin is studying dramatic literature. 2. As exciting and interesting as a good play or story. Our team won a dramatic victory by scoring the winning point in the last minutes of the game. dra ic (dr ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dramatic pronunciation udPronouce Dm209 udSndDir d\d13 doubt udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df212 1. To be uncertain about; not believe or trust fully. The judge doubted that the prisoner was telling the truth. 2. To think of as unlikely. I brought my umbrella, even though I doubt that it will rain. Verb. 1. A feeling of not believing or trusting. I had doubts about the honesty of the salesperson who was trying to sell me the car. 2. A state of being undecided or unsure. The result of the race was in doubt until the horses reached the finish line. Noun. doubt (dout) verb, doubted, doubting; noun, plural doubts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doubt pronunciation (dout)nk doubtful Feeling, showing, or causing doubt; not sure or certain. The outcome of the game was doubtful until the last minute. doubt ful (dout l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doubtful pronunciation (dout udPronouce Dm198 udSndDir d\d13 doubtless Without doubt; certainly. A person who draws as well as you will doubtless become an artist someday. doubt less (dout lis) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doubtless pronunciation (dout udPronouce Df213 udSndDir d\d13 dough udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df214 A thick mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients that is usually baked. Dough is used to make bread, cookies, pie crusts, and other food. Another word that sounds like this is doe. dough (d ) noun, plural doughs.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dough pronunciation doughnut enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm199 A small, round cake that has a hole in the middle. A doughnut is cooked in fat. dough nut (d ) noun, plural doughnuts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doughnut pronunciation word history Word History The word doughnut developed from an earlier form of the word dough-nought, a dough circle. Nought is an old-fashioned word for zero. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Any member of a group of plump birds with small heads; pigeon. A white dove is sometimes used as a symbol of peace. dove (duv) noun, plural doves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (duv) :PHYSSIZE A past tense of dive. The swimmer dove from the rocks into the lake. Look up dive for more information. dove (d v) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir d\d13 udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce 1. From a higher to a lower place. The painter climbed down from the ladder. 2. To or in a lower position, level, or condition. The price of milk has gone down. The train slowed down. 3. To or on the ground or floor. I fell down. The wind almost knocked them down. 4. To a calmer condition. The noisy crowd quieted down. Adverb. From a higher to a lower place; along, through, or into. We rolled down the hillside. The water flows down that pipe. Preposition. 1. To bring or put down. The cowhand lassoed the calf and downed it. 2. To swallow quickly. It s best to down the bitter medicine in one gulp. Verb. One of four chances that a football team gets to move the ball 10 yards. If it does not move the ball that far, the other team gets possession of the ball. Noun. down (doun) adverb; preposition; verb, downed, downing; noun, plural downs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (doun)ro Fine, soft feathers. Baby birds have down until their regular feathers grow in. down (doun) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (doun) udPronouce udSndDir d\d13 downpour udsndeffect downpour.wav udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df215 A very heavy rain. down pour (doun ) noun, plural downpours. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir downpour pronunciation (doun SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE downright udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df216 Thorough; complete. The rumor about me is a downright lie. Adjective. Thoroughly; completely. First I was annoyed by the delay, then I became downright angry. Adverb. down right (doun ) adjective; adverb.} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir downright pronunciation (doun downstairs udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm200 1. Down the stairs. The child tripped and fell downstairs. 2. On or to a lower floor. From our room, we could hear our parents talking downstairs. Adverb. On a lower or main floor. We have an upstairs bathroom and a downstairs bathroom. Adjective. down stairs (doun ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir downstairs% pronunciation (doun downstream udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df217 Moving in the same direction as the current of a stream. Downstream river traffic is faster than upstream traffic. Adjective. 1. Down a stream. The raft drifted downstream. 2. At a point farther down the stream. The water becomes rough downstream. Adverb. down stream (doun ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir downstream5 pronunciation (doun downtown udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm201 To or in the main part or business district of a town. We went downtown to see a movie. Adverb. Going to or located in the main part or business district of a town. The downtown stores are larger than the stores in our neighborhood. Adjective. down town (doun ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir downtown pronunciation (doun downward udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df218 From a higher to a lower place. The road is level and then goes downward into the valley. Adverb. Moving from a higher place to a lower place. The hikers followed the downward course of the stream from the mountain top. Adjective. down ward (doun rd) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir downward pronunciation (doun downwards Another spelling of the adverb downward. down wards (doun rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir downwards pronunciation (doun udPronouce Dm202 udSndDir d\d13 udSndDir d\d12 udSndEffect door.wav udPronouce A movable object that is used to open or close an entrance in something. Doors are usually made of wood, metal, or glass. door (d r) noun, plural doors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doorA pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE doorbell udSndDir d\d12 udSndEffect doorbell.wav udPronouce Df206 A bell or buzzer that is rung by someone who is outside a door and who wants to come in. door bell (d ) noun, plural doorbells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doorbellE pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE doorknob udSndDir d\d12 udSndEffect doorknob.wav udPronouce Df207 A rounded handle used to open and close a door. We were locked in the room because the doorknob was jammed. door knob (d ) noun, plural doorknobs.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doorknobe pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE doorstep udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Df208 A step or flight of steps leading from the outside door of a building to the ground or sidewalk. door step (d ) noun, plural doorsteps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doorstep% pronunciation doorway udSndDir d\d12 udSndEffect doorway.wav udPronouce Df209 An opening in a wall that leads in and out of a room or building and can be closed by a door. door way (d ) noun, plural doorways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doorway pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce 1. A very stupid person. 2. A harmful drug that causes addiction. 3. A varnish or similar liquid. Dope is used in building models of airplanes. dope (d p) noun, plural dopes.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dopei pronunciation dormant Not active. A volcano that had been dormant for years suddenly erupted. dor mant (d nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dormant pronunciation udPronouce Dm194 udSndDir d\d12 max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion dormitory udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Dm195 A building in which there are many bedrooms. Many colleges have dormitories where students live. dor ry (d ) noun, plural dormitories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dormitory pronunciation dormouse udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Dm196 An animal that looks like a small squirrel with black or gray fur. Dormice are rodents and are found in Europe and northern Africa. They hibernate in the winter. dor mouse (d ) noun, plural dormice SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dormouse pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce A rowboat that has a flat bottom and high sides. Fishermen often use dories. do ry (d ) noun, plural dories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce An amount of medicine that a person is given at one time. The doctor prescribed a small dose of aspirin for the sick child. dose (d s) noun, plural doses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dose; pronunciation udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce A small, round mark; small spot or speck. The dot on the map showed the location of the town. Noun. 1. To mark with a dot or dots. Don t forget to dot your i s. The child s face is dotted with freckles. 2. To be scattered here and there. Small houses dotted the seashore. Verb. dot (dot) noun, plural dots; verb, dotted, dotting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dot) To give too much affection. The grandparents doted on their two grandchildren and spoiled them. dote (d t) verb, doted, doting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir d\d13 double udSndDir d\d13 udPronouce Df210 1. Twice as many or as much. A grown-up who is 6 feet tall is double the height of a child who is 3 feet tall. The worker got double pay for the extra hours of work. 2. Having or made up of two parts. People stood in a double line in front of the theater. That author led a double life during the war as a German citizen and a spy for the British. Adjective. Two instead of one; in pairs. The ride on the merry-go-round made me feel dizzy and see everything double. Adverb. 1. Something that is twice as much. Ten is the double of five. 2. A person or thing that is very much or just like another. I saw your double on the street today. 3. A hit in baseball that lets the batter reach second base. Noun. 1. To make or become twice as many or as much. I asked my parents to double my weekly allowance. 2. To bend, fold, or turn over or back. The funny story made the listeners double over with laughter. 3. To be a substitute. Another actor doubled for the star when we saw the play. 4. To serve a second purpose. This sofa doubles as a bed. 5. To hit a double in baseball. Verb. dou ble (dub l) adjective; adverb; noun, plural doubles; verb, doubled, doubling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir double pronunciation double-cross To cheat or betray someone by not doing what one has promised. The robber double-crossed a partner by running off with the money that they were supposed to share. dou ble-cross (dub ) verb, double-crossed, double-crossing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir double-cross pronunciation udPronouce Dm197 udSndDir d\d13 double-header Two games that are played one right after the other on the same day. dou ble-head er (dub l hed r) noun, plural double-headers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir double-header pronunciation l hed udPronouce Df211 udSndDir d\d13 udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce A round roof that looks like an upside down cup. Domes are built on a base that is circular or has many sides. Some state capitol buildings have domes. dome (d m) noun, plural domes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir domeO pronunciation domestic udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Dm185 1.Having to do with the home and family. We all take turns doing the cleaning, cooking, and other domestic chores in our house. 2. Not wild; tame. Dogs, cows, and chickens are domestic animals. 3. Having to do with one s own country; not foreign. The president of the United States handles both foreign and domestic affairs. do tic (d tik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir domesticS pronunciation domesticate udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Dm186 To train or change a wild animal so that it can live with or be used by people; tame. People first domesticated wild horses to pull loads and help in farming. do cate (d ) verb, domesticated, domesticating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir domesticate pronunciation dominant Most powerful or important. Blue is the dominant color in our kitchen. Rome was the dominant power in Europe 2,000 years ago. dom nant (dom nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dominant pronunciation udPronouce Dm187 udSndDir d\d12 dominate To rule or control because of power, strength, or importance. The United States and the Soviet Union dominate large parts of the world today. dom nate (dom ) verb, dominated, dominating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dominate pronunciation udPronouce Dm188 udSndDir d\d12 Dominican Republic A country that occupies part of an island in the Caribbean Sea. Do can Republic (d SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Dominican Republic pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df202 udSndDir d\d12 udEmotion mylist mylist mylist dominion udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Dm189 1. A land or territory that is controlled by a ruler or government. In 1770, Virginia was still among the dominions of Great Britain. 2. The power to rule; authority. An able ruler held dominion over the land for forty years. do ion (d n) noun, plural dominions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dominion pronunciation Dominion Day The former name of Canada Day. Look up Canada Day for more information. Dominion Day domino udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Dm190 1. One of a set of small black tiles marked with dots. Dominoes are used in playing a game. 2. dominoes. The game that is played with these tiles. dom no (dom ) noun, plural dominoes.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir domino pronunciation donate To give; contribute. The family donated their old clothes to people who needed them. do nate (d t) verb, donated, donating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir donate pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Dm191 udSndDir d\d12 udEmotion mylist mylist mylist donation udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Dm192 A gift; contribution. The hospital fund received donations of more than $1,000 from the citizens in our town. do tion (d n) noun, plural donations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir donation_ pronunciation n)onun udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Past participle of do. The carpenters have done a very good job on our new kitchen. Look up do for more information. Verb. Cooked. When the meat is done, we can start our dinner. Adjective. done (dun) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dun) donkey udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Df203 A tame ass. Donkeys are related to horses but have longer ears and a shorter mane than horses do. They are often used to pull or carry loads. don key (dong or dung ) noun, plural donkeys.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir donkey pronunciation (dong or dung )onun donor udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Dm193 A person who gives or contributes something. The name of the donor who had given the book to the library was printed inside the cover. do nor (d r) noun, plural donors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir donor pronunciation Shortened form of do not. Please don t tell anyone else the secret. don nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Df204 udSndDir d\d12 udEmotion udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce A sad end or death; a terrible fate. The mountain climbers met their doom when their rope snapped. Noun. To make sure that a bad end will come; destine to fail or die. When our boat began to sink, I was afraid we were doomed. Verb. doom (d m) noun, plural dooms; verb, doomed, dooming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doom3 pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE doctor udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Dm181 1. A person who has been trained and licensed to treat the sick and injured. A physician, a dentist, and a veterinarian are all doctors. 2. A person who has the highest degree from a university. doc tor (dok r) noun, plural doctors.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doctor pronunciation doctrine udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df195 Something that is believed by a group of people. The beliefs of a religion and the ideals of a political party are doctrines. doc trine (dok trin) noun, plural doctrines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doctrineA pronunciation trin) document udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df196 A written or printed statement that gives official proof and information about something. A birth certificate, a deed to a house, and a diploma are documents. doc ment (dok nt) noun, plural documents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir document pronunciation dodge udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df197 1. To keep away from something by moving aside quickly. I dodged the snowball that someone threw at me. 2. To get away from something in a tricky way. The witness dodged the lawyer s question by pretending not to remember. Verb. 1. A quick move to the side. The boxer avoided being hit by making a dodge to the left. 2. A trick that is used to fool or cheat someone. I tried every dodge I could think of to avoid taking the history test. Noun. dodge (doj) verb, dodged, dodging; noun, plural dodges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dodge pronunciation (doj) udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce A large bird that no longer exists. Its wings were so small that it was not able to fly. do do (d ) noun, plural dodos or dodoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dodo- pronunciation udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce 1. A female deer. 2. The female of several other animals, such as the antelope or hare. Another word that sounds like this is dough. doe (d ) noun, plural does.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce A form of the present tense of do that is used with she, he, it or the name of a person, place, or thing. The artist does beautiful paintings. Look up do for more information. does (duz) verb.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir does} pronunciation (duz) doesn Shortened form of does not. That cup doesn t hold much milk. does t (duz nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doesn pronunciation udPronouce Df198 udSndDir d\d12 udSndDir d\d12 udSndEffect dog.wav udPronouce An animal that has four legs and makes a barking noise. Dogs have claws and sharp teeth for eating meat. Dogs are related to coyotes, wolves, and foxes. Noun. To follow closely in the way a hunting dog would. I dogged the babysitter through the park so that I wouldn t get lost. Verb. dog (d g) noun, plural dogs; verb, dogged, dogging.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow n :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE dogwood udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Dm182 A tree or shrub that has small flowers with a greenish yellow center and pink or white leaves that look like petals. dog wood (d ) noun, plural dogwoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dogwood pronunciation :PHYSSIZE blossom dogwood in spring doily udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Df199 A small piece of linen, lace, paper, or some other material. Doilies are usually placed under something, such as a vase or plate, as a decoration or to protect furniture. doi ly (doi ) noun, plural doilies.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doily pronunciation doings Activities, deeds, or events. The doings of the club were reported on the news. do ings (d ingz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir doings pronunciation ingz) udPronouce Dm183 udSndDir d\d12 udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce A toy that looks like a baby, a child, or a grown-up. doll (dol) noun, plural dolls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dol) dollar udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Df200 A unit of money in the United States and in Canada. A dollar is worth one hundred cents. dol lar (dol r) noun, plural dollars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dollar pronunciation dolphin udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Dm184 A sea animal that has two flippers and a snout that is like a beak. Although a dolphin looks like a fish, it is a mammal. Dolphins are closely related to porpoises and whales. They are very intelligent animals. dol phin (dol fin) noun, plural dolphins._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dolphin pronunciation :PHYSSIZE domain udSndDir d\d12 udPronouce Df201 1. All the land that is controlled by a ruler or government. The news spread throughout the king s domain. 2. A field of knowledge or interest. Volcanoes and earthquakes fall within the domain of geology. do main (d ) noun, plural domains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir domain pronunciation diversion udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df187 1. A changing of the direction in which something is going. The diversion of the train to a different track was necessary because the regular tracks were being repaired. 2. Something that turns the attention in a different direction. You create a diversion, and we ll sneak up from behind to surprise them. 3. Entertainment; amusement; pastime. My favorite diversions are drawing and listening to music. di sion (di v n or d n) noun, plural diversions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diversion pronunciation (di v n or d diversity udEmotion maglass udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Dm176 Great difference; variety. The exhibition of paintings included a diversity of styles. di ty (di v or d ) noun, plural diversities.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diversity pronunciation (di v or d buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass divert 1. To change the direction in which something is going. The police diverted traffic from the street where the accident happened. 2. To turn the attention in a different direction. I tried to divert the crying baby by singing a song. 3. To entertain; amuse. The television show diverted me while I waited for dinner. di vert (di v or d ) verb, diverted, diverting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir divert pronunciation (di v or d udPronouce Df188 udSndDir d\d11 divide udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df189 1. To separate into parts, pieces, or groups. The cook divided the pie into ten slices. The class divided into two teams for the spelling contest. 2. To separate into parts or pieces and give some to each; share. The three children who found the lost dog divided the reward money. 3. To show how many times one number contains another number. When you divide 6 by 2 you get 3, because the number 6 contains the number 2 three times. 4. To split into opposing sides because of different feelings or opinions. The class divided on the choice of a site for the picnic. Verb. A ridge of land that separates two areas that are drained by different rivers. Noun. di vide (di v ) verb, divided, dividing; noun, plural divides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir divide5 pronunciation (di v dividend udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Dm177 1. A number that is to be divided by another number. When you divide 6 by 3, the dividend is 6. 2. Money that is earned by a business; profit. div dend (div i dend ) noun, plural dividends. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dividend pronunciation i dend divine 1. Of or from God or a god. The workers trapped in the mine prayed for divine mercy. 2. Religious; sacred. The church bell called the people to divine worship. di vine (di v ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir divine pronunciation (di v udPronouce Dm178 udSndDir d\d11 diving board A board that swimmers use for jumping or diving into water. One end of the board is attached to the ground or a support, and the other end sticks out over the water. diving board divisible Capable of being divided. The number 8 is evenly divisible by the numbers 8, 4, 2, and 1. di ble (di viz l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir divisible pronunciation (di viz udPronouce Df190 udSndDir d\d11 division udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df191 1. The act of dividing or the condition of being divided. The division of the house into apartments provided homes for five families. 2. One of the parts into which something is divided. A month is a division of a year. Asian history is one of the divisions of our social studies course. 3. Something that divides or separates. The wooden fence formed a division between the farms. 4. A large unit of an army that is made up of different regiments. di sion (di vizh n) noun, plural divisions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir division pronunciation (di vizh divisor udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df192 A number by which another number is to be divided. When you divide 6 by 3, the divisor is 3. di sor (di v r) noun, plural divisors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir divisor pronunciation (di v divorce udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Dm179 The legal ending of a marriage. Noun. To legally end a marriage. The couple divorced after ten years of marriage. She divorced her husband. Verb. di vorce (di v ) noun, plural divorces; verb, divorced, divorcing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir divorce pronunciation (di v dizzy Having the feeling of spinning and being about to fall. The children ran in circles until they were dizzy. diz zy (diz ) adjective, dizzier, dizziest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dizzy pronunciation udPronouce Df193 udSndDir d\d11 udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce 1. To carry out an action; perform. Let s do something this afternoon. Please do me a favor. 2. To produce or create; make. First the artist did a sketch. 3. To bring to an end; finish. I ve already done my homework. 4. To take care of. Let s do the dishes. 5. To work out; solve. I can t do this mathematics problem. 6. To cause; result in. It does little good to complain. 7. To act in a certain way; behave. The naughty children never did as they were told. 8. To get along; manage. How are you doing with that homework assignment? I m doing well. 9. To be suitable. That light jacket won t do for cold weather. 10. Used in place of a verb or a verb phrase that has just been used. You can ice-skate as well as I do. 11. An auxiliary verb that is used in asking questions, in making negative statements, and in making another verb seem stronger. Do horses run faster than dogs? I do not want to go. Now I do understand. Other words that sound like this are dew and due. to do away with. 1. To put an end to; get rid of. The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution did away with slavery in the United States. 2. To kill. The poison did away with the rats in our basement. to make do. To manage; get along. They can make do without new clothes for spring. do (d ) verb, did, done, doing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to do away with. 1. To put an end to; get rid of. The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution did away with slavery in the United States. 2. To kill. The poison did away with the rats in our basement. to make do. To manage; get along. They can make do without new clothes for spring.c pronunciation Doberman pinscher A dog that has a long head, slender legs, and a shiny black or brown coat. Doberman pinschers are often kept as watchdogs. Do man pin scher (d n pin SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Doberman pinscher pronunciation n pin :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Dm180 udSndDir d\d11 docile Easy to teach, train, or handle. A child can pet and ride that docile pony. doc ile (dos l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir docile pronunciation udPronouce Df194 udSndDir d\d11 udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce 1. A platform where boats or ships are tied up. A dock is built along the shore or out into the water. Docks are used for loading and unloading a ship s cargo and passengers. 2. An area of water between two piers where boats and ships tie up. The tugboat towed the ocean liner into the dock. Noun. 1. To bring or come to a dock. The pilot docked the ship. The tanker docked and unloaded its cargo. 2. To bring two spacecraft together in space. Verb. dock (dok) noun, plural docks; verb, docked, docking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dock5 pronunciation (dok) distinctive Making something or someone easy to recognize; characteristic. I recognized the distinctive smell of roast turkey. I spotted you from a distance, because you have a distinctive walk. dis tive (di stingk tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distinctive pronunciation (di stingk udPronouce Df179 udSndDir d\d11 distinguish udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df180 1. To know or show that there is a difference between certain things. The jeweler distinguished the real diamond from the fake one. 2. To make something special or different; set apart. The male cardinal s bright red feathers distinguish it from other birds. 3. To see or hear clearly. We could not distinguish your faces in the dark. 4. To make famous or deserving of special honor or attention; make well known. The doctors distinguished themselves by their work in cancer research. dis guish (di sting gwish) verb, distinguished, distinguishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distinguish pronunciation (di sting gwish)ed distort 1. To twist or bend out of shape. The curved mirror distorted my image. 2. To change so as to be misleading. Don t distort the facts when you tell what happened. dis tort (di st ) verb, distorted, distorting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distort pronunciation (di st :PHYSSIZE The images in the reflection are distorted. udPronouce Df181 udSndDir d\d11 distract To draw one s attention away from what one is doing or thinking. The noise distracted me from my homework. dis tract (di strakt ) verb, distracted, distracting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distract pronunciation (di strakt udPronouce Df182 udSndDir d\d11 distress udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df183 1. Great pain or sorrow; misery. My grandfather s illness was a great distress to me. 2. Danger, trouble, or great need. The ship sent a message that it was in distress. Noun. To cause pain, sorrow, or misery. The bad news distressed us. Verb. dis tress (di stres ) noun; verb, distressed, distressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distressO pronunciation (di stres buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor distribute 1. To give out in shares. The teacher distributed new books to the class. 2. To spread something out over a large area; scatter. The farm machines distributed seed over the plowed field. 3. To arrange or sort into groups. The post office distributed the letters into boxes according to which town they were going to. dis ute (di strib t) verb, distributed, distributing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distribute pronunciation (di strib udPronouce Dm169 udSndDir d\d11 distribution udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Dm170 The act of distributing. The fire department supervised the distribution of food and clothing to the flood victims. dis tion (dis n) noun, plural distributions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distributionw pronunciation distributive property A law of mathematics that allows you to multiply a group of numbers and get the same answer that you would by multiplying each member of the group separately. For example, 5 x (2 + 3 + 4) = (5 x 2) + (5 x 3) + (5 x 4) = 45. dis tive property (di strib tiv). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distributive property pronunciation (di strib tiv). max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Dm171 udSndDir d\d11 udEmotion light light lightt district udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Dm172 An area that is a special part of a larger area. That store is in the business district of the city. dis trict (dis trikt) noun, plural districts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir district7 pronunciation trikt) District of Columbia enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df184 An area in the eastern United States between Maryland and Virginia. It is completely occupied by the city of Washington, the national capital. District of Co SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir District of Columbia pronunciation word history Word History The District of Columbia was named after Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic and landed in America in 1492. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE disturb 1. To make uneasy or nervous; upset. Loud music disturbs my grandmother. The news of the terrible accident disturbed us all. 2. To break in on; interrupt. The telephone call disturbed everyone s sleep. 3. To upset or change the order or arrangement of things. The children disturbed the books on the shelf. dis turb (di st ) verb, disturbed, disturbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disturb pronunciation (di st udPronouce Dm173 udSndDir d\d11 max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor disturbance udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df185 1. An interruption. After the phone call, I went back to work without further disturbance. 2. Something that disturbs. The laughter was a disturbance to the students who were reading. When people complained of a barking dog, the police went to investigate the disturbance. dis ance (di st ns) noun, plural disturbances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disturbance pronunciation (di st ditch udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Dm174 A long, narrow hole dug in the ground. Ditches are used to drain off water. ditch (dich) noun, plural ditches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ditch pronunciation (dich) udSndDir d\d11 udSndEffect dive.wav udPronouce 1. To plunge headfirst into water. At first, I was afraid to dive from the high board into the pool. 2. To plunge downward quickly and at a steep angle. We watched the eagle dive from the sky. 3. To go, move, or drop suddenly and quickly. The sound of thunder made the frightened puppy dive under the bed. Verb. 1. A headfirst plunge into water. It s not safe to do a dive from the rocks into the lake. 2. A quick, steep plunge. The plane went into a dive when it was hit by enemy fire. Noun. dive (d v) verb, dived or dove, dived, diving; noun, plural dives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE diver udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Dm175 1. A person who dives. 2. A person who works or explores underwater. Divers usually carry tanks of air on their backs so that they can breathe underwater. div er (d r) noun, plural divers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diver pronunciation diverse Not all the same; varied. The students in the class come from diverse backgrounds. di verse (di v or d ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diverse pronunciation (di v or d udPronouce Df186 udSndDir d\d11 dispute udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Df170 1. To argue against; disagree with. They disputed your statement that you were a faster swimmer. 2. To argue or fight over. The two countries are disputing the boundary between them. Verb. An argument or quarrel. A judge had to settle the dispute between the farmers. Noun. dis pute (dis p ) verb, disputed, disputing; noun, plural disputes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dispute pronunciation (dis p disqualify To make or declare not fit or able to do something. Your age disqualifies you from voting. The judges disqualified the runner from the race for starting too soon. dis fy (dis kwol ) verb, disqualified, disqualifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disqualify pronunciation (dis kwol udPronouce Dm162 udSndDir d\d10 disregard To pay no attention to; ignore. I tried to disregard the noise on the bus and read my book. Verb. Lack of attention or consideration; neglect. Playing the radio loudly shows a disregard for your neighbors. Noun. dis gard (dis ) verb, disregarded, disregarding; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disregard pronunciation udPronouce Dm163 udSndDir d\d10 disrespect Lack of respect. Some spectators showed their disrespect for the judge by talking loudly during the trial. dis spect (dis ri spekt ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disrespect pronunciation ri spekt udPronouce Dm164 udSndDir d\d10 max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat disrupt To break up or apart. By talking together, the two pupils were disrupting the whole class. dis rupt (dis rupt ) verb, disrupted, disrupting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disrupt pronunciation (dis rupt udPronouce Dm165 udSndDir d\d10 dissatisfaction A feeling of being displeased or disappointed; discontent. My dissatisfaction with my running shoes grew until I finally bought a new pair. dis tion (dis sat is fak n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dissatisfaction pronunciation sat is fak udPronouce Df171 udSndDir d\d10 dissatisfied Not content; displeased. The salesperson said that if we were dissatisfied with the encyclopedia, we could return it. dis fied (dis sat ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dissatisfied pronunciation (dis sat udPronouce Df172 udSndDir d\d10 dissent udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Dm166 To differ in opinion; disagree. Six judges of the Supreme Court agreed on the decision, but three judges dissented. Verb. A difference of opinion; disagreement. The dictator did not allow dissent against the actions of the government. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is descent. dis sent (di sent ) verb, dissented, dissenting; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dissent pronunciation (di sent dissolve 1. To mix thoroughly and evenly with a liquid. Dissolve the powder in milk to make the instant pudding. 2. To bring to an end. The club members voted to dissolve the dance committee after the dance. dis solve (di zolv ) verb, dissolved, dissolving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dissolve pronunciation (di zolv udPronouce Df173 udSndDir d\d10 distance udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Df174 1. The amount of space between two things or points. The distance from my house to the school is two blocks. 2. A point or place that is far away. The driver saw a large truck in the distance. dis tance (dis ns) noun, plural distances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distance pronunciation distant 1. Far away in space or time; not near. The novel told of a family that had traveled to America from a distant country. Dinosaurs lived in the distant past. 2. Away. The farm was 10 miles distant from the nearest town. 3. Not friendly. The two roommates have been distant since their quarrel. dis tant (dis nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distant pronunciation udPronouce Dm167 udSndDir d\d10 distasteful Unpleasant; offensive. dis taste ful (dis t l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distasteful pronunciation (dis t udPronouce Df175 udSndDir d\d10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udEmotion disguste distemper A very contagious disease that dogs and other animals can catch. Distemper is caused by a virus. dis per (dis tem r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distemper pronunciation (dis tem max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df176 udSndDir d\d11 udEmotion uncomfor uncomfor uncomfor distill To purify a liquid by heating it until it becomes a vapor and then cooling the vapor until it becomes a liquid again. Gasoline is distilled from petroleum. dis till (di stil ) verb, distilled, distilling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distill pronunciation (di stil udPronouce Df177 udSndDir d\d11 distinct 1. Not the same; separate; different. The envelopes were sorted into three distinct piles. 2. Easy to see, hear, or understand; clear. The words on the street sign became distinct when we walked closer. The coach noticed a distinct improvement in the team s playing. dis tinct (di stingkt ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distinct pronunciation (di stingkt udPronouce Dm168 udSndDir d\d11 distinction udSndDir d\d11 udPronouce Df178 1. The act of making or noticing a difference between things. It is not always easy to make a distinction between poison ivy and some other plants. 2. Something that makes a thing different or exceptional. The cheetah has the distinction of being the fastest animal on land. 3. Excellence; worth. The senator was a person of distinction. dis tion (di stingk n) noun, plural distinctions.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir distinction pronunciation (di stingk disobedient Refusing or failing to obey. The disobedient child crossed the road without the babysitter s permission. dis ent (dis nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disobedient pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df165 udSndDir d\d10 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass disobey max11 :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disobey pronunciation udPronouce Dm152 udSndDir d\d10 To refuse or fail to obey. The driver disobeyed the traffic laws by not stopping at a red light. dis bey (dis ) verb, disobeyed, disobeying. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI udEmotion frustrat disorder udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Df166 1. A lack of order; confusion. The room was in complete disorder after the birthday party. 2. A sickness; ailment. Doctors are investigating ways to treat lung disorders. Noun. To disturb the order of; throw into confusion. The sudden downpour of rain disordered the parade. Verb. dis der (dis r) noun, plural disorders; verb, disordered, disordering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disorder pronunciation (dis r) for disorderly 1. Messy; untidy. The old newspapers lay in a disorderly pile. 2. Behaving without proper self-control in public; unruly. The disorderly crowd had to be held back by the police. dis ly (dis ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disorderly pronunciation (dis udPronouce Dm153 udSndDir d\d10 dispatch udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Dm154 To send off quickly. The travelers dispatched a telegram to announce their time of arrival. Verb. A written message or report. The newspaper received a dispatch from its reporter in England. Noun. dis patch (di spach ) verb, dispatched, dispatching; noun, plural dispatches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dispatch pronunciation (di spach dispel To drive away or cause to disappear. The babysitter s kind words helped to dispel the child s fear of the dark. dis pel (di spel ) verb, dispelled, dispelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dispel pronunciation (di spel udPronouce Dm155 udSndDir d\d10 dispense To give out. The town dispensed food and clothing to the homeless people. There is a machine in the movie theater that dispenses popcorn. dis pense (di spens ) verb, dispensed, dispensing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dispense pronunciation (di spens udPronouce Dm156 udSndDir d\d10 disperse udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Dm157 To break up and scatter in different directions. The police dispersed the angry crowd before anyone got hurt. dis perse (di sp ) verb, dispersed, dispersing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disperseM pronunciation (di sp displace 1. To take the place of. The airplane displaced the train as the fastest way to travel. 2. To move from the usual or proper place. You can use my desk, but please don t displace the things on it. dis place (dis pl ) verb, displaced, displacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir displace pronunciation (dis pl udPronouce Dm158 udSndDir d\d10 display udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Df167 To show or exhibit. The art museum was planning to display some paintings. This song displays the singer s talent well. Verb. A show or exhibit. Have you seen the display of new toys in that store? A hug is a display of affection. Noun. dis play (di spl ) verb, displayed, displaying; noun, plural displays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir display pronunciation (di spl displease To make dissatisfied or annoyed; disappoint. You displeased the teacher when you didn t do your homework. dis please (dis pl ) verb, displeased, displeasing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir displease pronunciation (dis pl udPronouce Df168 udSndDir d\d10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor disposable Made to be thrown away after being used. We used disposable paper plates at the picnic. dis ble (di sp l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disposable pronunciation (di sp udPronouce Dm159 udSndDir d\d10 disposal udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Df169 The act of disposing of something. The city is responsible for the disposal of garbage. dis al (di sp l) noun, plural disposals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disposal; pronunciation (di sp dispose udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Dm160 To dispose of 1. To get rid of. I disposed of the wrappers by putting them in a garbage can. 2. To finish up with; settle. We quickly disposed of our morning chores so we could go to the zoo in the afternoon. dis pose (di sp ) verb, disposed, disposing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dispose pronunciation (di sp disposition udEmotion maglass udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Dm161 1. A person s usual way of acting, thinking, or feeling; nature. You always have a cheerful disposition, even when you re tired. 2. A natural tendency. I have a disposition to agree with others too readily. dis tion (dis zish n) noun, plural dispositions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disposition pronunciation zish max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass dishonor udSndDir udPronouce Df158 Loss of honor or reputation; disgrace; shame. It is no dishonor to admit you are wrong if you have made a mistake. Noun. To cause disgrace or shame. Verb. dis or (dis on r) noun, plural dishonors; verb, dishonored, dishonoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dishonor pronunciation (dis on dishwasher udSndDir udSndEffect dishwash.wav udPronouce Df159 A machine that washes dishes, glasses, and pots. dish er (dish r or dish r) noun, plural dishwashers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dishwasheru pronunciation (dish r or dish SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE disinfect To destroy germs that cause disease. The nurse disinfected the thermometer before I used it. dis fect (dis in fekt ) verb, disinfected, disinfecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disinfect pronunciation in fekt udPronouce Dm145 udSndDir d\d10 disinfectant udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Df160 A substance used to destroy germs that can cause diseases or infections. dis ant (dis in fek nt) noun, plural disinfectants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disinfectant/ pronunciation in fek disintegrate To break into many small pieces. A blow with the heavy hammer caused the stone to disintegrate. dis grate (dis in ti gr ) verb, disintegrated, disintegrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disintegrate pronunciation (dis in ti gr udPronouce Df161 udSndDir d\d10 disinterested udEmotion udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Df162 Free from selfish interest; impartial. A referee should remain disinterested. dis ed (dis in stid or dis in tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disinterested pronunciation (dis in stid or dis in tid)) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce 1. A flat, thin, round object. 2. A device that stores information in a computer. This word is also spelled disc. disk (disk) noun, plural disks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disk' pronunciation (disk)ord disk drive The device inside or attached to a computer that allows the computer to store and retrieve information on a disk. disk drive diskette udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Dm146 A small piece of plastic in a square cover that is used to store information for a computer. Some diskettes are floppy disks. disk ette (di sket ) noun, plural diskettes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diskette; pronunciation (di sket :PHYSSIZE putting a diskette into a computer dislike udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Dm147 A feeling of not liking or of being against something. I have a dislike of baseball so I did not try out for the team. Noun. To have a feeling of not liking or of being against. Our messy neighbor dislikes doing housework. Verb. dis like (dis l ) noun, plural dislikes; verb, disliked, disliking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dislike pronunciation (dis l dislocate udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Dm148 To put out of a proper or normal position. I dislocated my hip when I slipped and fell on the ice. dis cate (dis or dis l t) verb, dislocated, dislocating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dislocate pronunciation or dis l dislodge To move or force out of a place or position. The flood dislodged two of the supports that held up the bridge. dis lodge (dis loj ) verb, dislodged, dislodging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dislodge pronunciation (dis loj udPronouce Df163 udSndDir d\d10 dismal Causing gloom or sadness; dreary; miserable. The weather has been rainy and dismal lately. dis mal (diz l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dismal pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df164 udSndDir d\d10 udEmotion dismay To make afraid or discouraged because of danger or trouble. The rising flood dismayed the people of the town. Verb. A feeling of fear or being discouraged in the face of danger or trouble. The family was filled with dismay when they learned that the fire was approaching their house. Noun. dis may (dis m ) verb, dismayed, dismaying; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dismay pronunciation (dis m udPronouce Dm149 udSndDir d\d10 dismiss udSndDir d\d10 udPronouce Dm150 1. To send away or allow to leave. The teacher decided to dismiss the class early. 2. To take away the job of; fire. The supervisor dismissed the employee for being late too often. dis miss (dis mis ) verb, dismissed, dismissing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dismiss pronunciation (dis mis dismount To get off or down from. The soldiers dismounted from their horses. dis mount (dis mount ) verb, dismounted, dismounting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dismount pronunciation (dis mount udPronouce Dm151 udSndDir d\d10 discount udSndDir udPronouce Df150 An amount subtracted from the regular price. I bought a suit on sale at a 25 percent discount. dis count (dis kount ) noun, plural discounts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discount3 pronunciation kount discourage 1. To cause to lose courage, hope, or confidence. Failing to have your first story published should not discourage you from becoming a writer. 2. To try to keep a person from doing something. They discouraged us from starting our trip because of the heavy snowstorm. dis age (dis k ij) verb, discouraged, discouraging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discourage pronunciation (dis k udPronouce Dm138 udSndDir discourteous Impolite; rude. It is discourteous to interrupt people. dis ous (dis k s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discourteous pronunciation (dis k udPronouce Df151 udSndDir max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat discover 1. To see or find out for the first time. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium. 2. To notice; come upon. I discovered a spelling error in my essay. dis er (dis kuv r) verb, discovered, discovering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discover pronunciation (dis kuv udPronouce Df152 udSndDir discovery udSndDir udPronouce Df153 1. The act of seeing or finding out something for the first time. The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus happened in 1492. 2. Something that is seen or found out for the first time. Electricity was an important discovery. dis y (dis kuv ) noun, plural discoveries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discovery pronunciation (dis kuv discriminate udSndDir udPronouce Dm139 1. To treat some people differently from others for unfair reasons. It is against the law for an employer to discriminate against people because of their race, religion, sex, or age. 2. To tell the difference between things. Can you discriminate between a dolphin and a porpoise? dis nate (di skrim ) verb, discriminated, discriminating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discriminateO pronunciation (di skrim buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat discrimination 1. An unfair difference in treatment. That company hires people without discrimination as to race or sex. 2. The act or ability of seeing differences. dis tion (di skrim n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discrimination pronunciation (di skrim max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df154 udSndDir udEmotion frustrat frustrat frustrat discuss To talk over; speak about. After dinner my friends and I discussed our hopes and plans for the future. The council discussed plans for building a new city hall. dis cuss (di skus ) verb, discussed, discussing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discuss pronunciation (di skus SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Dm140 udSndEffect discuss.wav udSndDir discussion udSndDir udPronouce Dm141 The act of talking something over; a serious exchange of opinions. My question about when a person becomes a grown-up started an interesting discussion. dis sion (di skush n) noun, plural discussions.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discussionu pronunciation (di skush disease udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Dm142 1. A condition in which something, other than an injury, keeps the body or part of the body from working in a normal way; sickness; illness. Chicken pox is a disease that people usually get when they are children. 2. A similar condition of a plant. dis ease (di z ) noun, plural diseases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disease pronunciation (di z max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor disfavor Lack of favor or approval; dislike. The students looked with disfavor on the plan to shorten spring vacation. dis vor (dis f r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disfavor pronunciation (dis f udPronouce Dm143 udSndDir disgrace udSndDir udPronouce Dm144 1. The loss of honor or respect; shame. The president of the company resigned in disgrace when the police learned about the stolen money. 2. A person or thing that causes a loss of honor or respect. Dirty streets and littered sidewalks are a disgrace to our city. Noun. To bring shame to. Verb. dis grace (dis gr ) noun, plural disgraces; verb, disgraced, disgracing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disgrace pronunciation (dis gr disguise udSndDir udPronouce Df155 1.To change the way one looks in order to hide one s real identity or look like someone else. The children disguised themselves as ghosts, pirates, and monsters on Halloween. 2. To hide. We disguised our hiding place with branches and leaves. Verb. Something that changes or hides the way one looks. A mustache was part of the thief s disguise. Noun. dis guise (dis g ) verb, disguised, disguising; noun, plural disguises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disguise pronunciation (dis g disgust A sick feeling caused by strong dislike. I felt disgust when I smelled the rotting garbage. Noun. To cause a sick feeling of strong dislike in. Verb. dis gust (dis gust ) noun; verb, disgusted, disgusting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disgust pronunciation (dis gust max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df156 udSndDir udEmotion disguste disguste disguste udSndDir udPronouce 1. A plate or shallow bowl used for holding food. We set the table with our good china dishes. I ate a dish of yogurt. 2. Food made in a particular way. Spaghetti with tomato sauce is my favorite dish. Noun. To put or serve in a dish. We dished up dinner as soon as everyone sat down. Verb. dish (dish) noun, plural dishes; verb, dished, dishing.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dishy pronunciation (dish)fere dishonest Not fair or honest. A student who cheats on a test is dishonest. dis est (dis on ist) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dishonest pronunciation (dis on udPronouce Df157 udSndDir disappointment udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Df142 1. A feeling of being disappointed. The class couldn t hide its disappointment when it rained and the picnic was called off. 2. A person or thing that disappoints. My new boots were supposed to be very warm, but they are a disappointment. dis point ment (dis point nt) noun, plural disappointments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disappointment; pronunciation point max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disapprove To have a strong feeling against. My parents disapprove of smoking. dis prove (dis ) verb, disapproved, disapproving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disapprove pronunciation udPronouce Dm131 udSndDir disaster udSndDir udPronouce Df143 An event that causes much suffering or loss. The flood was a disaster. dis ter (di zas r) noun, plural disasters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disaster+ pronunciation (di zas disbelief udSndDir udPronouce Dm132 Lack of belief; refusal to believe. Thanks to my disbelief in ghosts, I wasn t afraid of the empty old house. dis lief (dis ) noun, plural disbeliefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disbelief pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A phonograph record. 2. Another spelling for disk. Look up disk for more information. disc (disk) noun, plural discs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disc1 pronunciation (disk)spos discard To throw aside or give up as useless, worthless, or not wanted. I discarded all my worn-out clothes. dis card (dis k ) verb, discarded, discarding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discard pronunciation (dis k udPronouce Dm133 udSndDir discharge udSndDir udPronouce Dm134 1. To let go or release; dismiss. When the company went out of business it had to discharge all its workers. 2. To unload or remove. The ship discharged its cargo at the dock. 3. To fire or shoot. It is illegal to discharge a firearm within the city limits. 4. To send off or let out. The factory should not be allowed to discharge its wastes into the river. Verb. 1. The act of letting go or unloading. The discharge of the airplane s passengers will be at gate ten. 2. Dismissal from service or a job. Many soldiers received their discharges from the army in 1946. 3. A firing of a weapon. The discharge of the cannon made the ship shudder. Noun. dis charge (dis ch for verb; dis rj for noun) verb, discharged, discharging; noun, plural discharges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discharge pronunciation (dis ch for verb; dis rj for noun) disciple udSndDir udPronouce Df144 1. A person who believes in a leader or a leader s teachings. The young doctor was a devoted disciple of the famous surgeon. 2. One of the twelve original followers of Jesus; Apostle. dis ple (di s l) noun, plural disciples. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disciple pronunciation (di s discipline udSndDir udPronouce Dm135 1. Training that develops skill, good character, or orderly behavior. Those wild children have had no discipline from their parents. 2. Punishment given to train or correct someone. If you break a rule here, you will receive severe discipline. 3. A field of study. Mathematics and science are related disciplines. Noun. 1. To train to be obedient. An officer in the army must be able to discipline troops. 2. To punish. We disciplined our dog for barking too much. Verb. dis pline (dis plin) noun, plural disciplines; verb, disciplined, disciplining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discipline pronunciation plin) disc jockey 1. An announcer on a radio program that broadcasts recorded music. 2. A person who selects, announces, and plays recordings of music at clubs or parties. disc jockey (disk) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disc jockey pronunciation (disk) :PHYSSIZE max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df145 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass disclose To make known. I promise not to disclose this secret to anyone. dis close (dis kl ) verb, disclosed, disclosing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disclose pronunciation (dis kl udPronouce Dm136 udSndDir discomfort udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Df146 The condition or fact of being uncomfortable or uneasy. The cold wind caused us some discomfort. dis fort (dis kum rt) noun, plural discomforts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discomforto pronunciation (dis kum buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor disconnect To separate from another part or from a source of electricity; break the connection of. You must disconnect the television set before fixing it. dis nect (dis nekt ) verb, disconnected, disconnecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disconnect pronunciation nekt udPronouce Dm137 udSndDir discontented Unhappy and restless. The worker was discontented with the dull job. dis ed (dis n ten tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discontented pronunciation n ten udPronouce Df147 udSndDir max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor discontinue To put an end to; stop. We asked the telephone company to discontinue our service when we moved. dis ue (dis n tin ) verb, discontinued, discontinuing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discontinue pronunciation n tin udPronouce Df148 udSndDir discord A lack of agreement or harmony; disagreement. There was much discord among the members of the committee. dis cord (dis rd) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir discord pronunciation udPronouce Df149 udSndDir max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat directly 1. In a direct line or manner; straight. The fielder threw the ball directly to a teammate covering first base. 2. At once; without delay. Please come home directly after the concert. di ly (di rekt or d rekt ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir directly pronunciation (di rekt or d rekt udPronouce Dm122 udSndDir direct object A word or group of words in a sentence that tells who or what directly receives the action expressed by the verb. In the sentence I like oatmeal, the noun oatmeal is the direct object because it directly receives the action of the verb like. direct object max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE & udEmotion light light lightt director udSndDir udPronouce Dm123 A person who supervises and guides the performers in a play, movie, or other performance. di tor (di rek r or d r) noun, plural directors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir directoru pronunciation (di rek r or d r)ion directory udSndDir udPronouce Df138 A list of names and addresses. A telephone directory lists the telephone numbers of people living in a particular area. di ry (di rek or d ) noun, plural directories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir directory pronunciation (di rek or d dirigible udSndDir udPronouce Df139 A large aircraft that has areas filled with gas to make it float. A dirigible is driven by a motor and can be steered. dir ble (dir l or d l) noun, plural dirigibles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dirigible pronunciation l or d :PHYSSIZE 1. Mud, dust, or other material that makes something unclean. The children washed the dirt off their hands before coming to dinner. 2. Loose earth or soil. The gardener filled the pots with dirt before planting the bulbs in them. dirt (d rt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir dirty 1. Soiled; not clean. The children put all their dirty clothes in a pile for the laundry. Cleaning out the garage was a hard and dirty job. 2. Not honest or decent; unfair or low. That s a dirty lie. 3. Full of spite; angry or resentful. The bully gave us a dirty look. dirt ) adjective, dirtier, dirtiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dirty pronunciation udPronouce Dm124 udSndDir A prefix that means: 1. Not or opposite. Disapprove means not to approve. Disinfect means to do the opposite of infect. 2. Lack of. Disrespect means lack of respect. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion disable To take away ability; cripple. A broken leg can disable a person for months. dis ble (dis l) verb, disabled, disabling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disable pronunciation (dis udPronouce Df140 udSndDir disadvantage udSndDir udPronouce Dm125 1. Something that makes it harder to succeed. Being short is a disadvantage to a basketball player. 2. A loss or injury; harm. It will be to your disadvantage if you don t have a car. dis tage (dis ad van tij) noun, plural disadvantages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disadvantage pronunciation ad van tij)g disagree udSndDir udPronouce Dm126 1. To differ in opinion. I think living in a city is fun, but my cousin disagrees. 2. To quarrel; argue. They disagreed violently and then made up. 3. To be different or unlike. The stories of the two witnesses disagreed so much that the police didn t know which one to believe. 4. To cause indigestion or discomfort. Hot, spicy foods disagree with me. dis gree (dis ) verb, disagreed, disagreeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disagree pronunciation )crim disagreeable udSndDir udPronouce Dm127 1. Not pleasant or likable; unpleasant. The strange food had a disagreeable taste. 2. Likely to go against other people s wishes or opinions. Since my friend seemed to be in a disagreeable mood, I decided not to ask for the favor then. dis ble (dis l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disagreeable pronunciation disagreement udSndDir udPronouce Dm128 1. A difference of opinion. There is much disagreement about how to solve the problems of pollution. 2. A quarrel; argument. They settled their disagreement and shook hands. dis ment (dis nt) noun, plural disagreements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disagreement pronunciation nt)152 disappear 1. To go out of sight. We watched the sun disappear behind a cloud. 2. To stop existing; become extinct. Dinosaurs disappeared from the earth about 65 million years ago. dis pear (dis ) verb, disappeared, disappearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disappear pronunciation udPronouce Dm129 udSndDir disappearance udSndDir udPronouce Dm130 The act or fact of disappearing. The disappearance of the two mountain climbers worried us all. dis ance (dis ns) noun, plural disappearances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disappearance pronunciation disappoint To fail to live up to the hopes of. You will disappoint the children if you do not keep your promise to them. dis point (dis point ) verb, disappointed, disappointing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir disappoint pronunciation point udPronouce Df141 udSndDir diner udSndDir udPronouce Df129 1. A person who is eating dinner. 2. A small restaurant that is usually inexpensive. That diner is a favorite stop for truck drivers on their way through town. din er (d r) noun, plural diners.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diner pronunciation dinette udSndDir udPronouce Dm118 A small dining room. di nette (d ) noun, plural dinettes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dinette pronunciation dinghy udSndDir udPronouce Df130 A small rowboat. The sailors rowed a dinghy from the ship to shore. din ghy (ding ) noun, plural dinghies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dinghy pronunciation (ding dingy Having a dirty and dull appearance; not bright. The dingy curtains needed to be washed. din gy (din ) adjective, dingier, dingiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dingy pronunciation udPronouce Df131 udSndDir dining room A room where meals are served and eaten. We eat breakfast in the kitchen and dinner in the dining room. dining room SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect diningrm.wav udSndDir dinner udSndDir udPronouce Dm119 1. The main meal of the day. On Sunday we eat dinner at four o clock in the afternoon. 2. A formal meal in honor of some person or event. The school gave the members of the soccer team a dinner to celebrate their winning season. din ner (din r) noun, plural dinners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dinner pronunciation dinosaur enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Df132 One of a large group of extinct reptiles that lived millions of years ago. Some dinosaurs were the largest land animals that have ever lived, and others were as small as cats. din saur (d ) noun, plural dinosaurs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dinosaur/ pronunciation word history Word History The word dinosaur comes from two Greek words meaning terrible lizard. Scientists named these animals this because of their great size. :PHYSSIZE WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE diocese A church district that is under the authority of a bishop. di cese (d sis or d ) noun, plural dioceses (d or d SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diocese pronunciation sis or d udPronouce Df133 udSndDir SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To put into a liquid or a container for a moment. I dipped my hand into the pond. Carefully dip the brush into the paint can. 2. To go in water and come out quickly. We dipped in the swimming pool to cool off. 3. To lift out by using a scoop or ladle. I dipped some oats from the bag. 4. To lower and raise again. The soldier dipped the flag in salute as the president of the United States rode by. 5. To sink or go down. The sun dipped below the horizon as evening came. Verb. 1. The act of dipping. Let s take one last dip in the ocean before we go home. 2. A liquid into which something is dipped for cleaning or coloring. We put the eggs in a dip to color them for Easter. 3. An amount taken out in a scoop or ladle. Would you like a dip of ice cream? 4. A sinking or drop. The car ahead of us suddenly disappeared because of a dip in the road. 5. A thick liquid food that is scooped up on crackers or vegetables. Noun. dip (dip) verb, dipped, dipping; noun, plural dips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dip) diploma udSndDir udPronouce Df134 A printed piece of paper given by a school or college to a graduating student that says he or she has finished a course of study. di ma (di pl ) noun, plural diplomas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diploma pronunciation (di pl diplomat udSndDir udPronouce Dm120 1. A person whose job is to handle relations between his or her own country and other countries. 2. A person who is good at dealing with people without making enemies or hurting anyone s feelings. dip mat (dip ) noun, plural diplomats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diplomat pronunciation diplomatic udSndDir udPronouce Df135 1. Of or having to do with diplomats. I hope some day to join the diplomatic service. 2. Good at dealing with people without hurting feelings; showing tact. It s diplomatic to thank someone for a gift even if you don t like it. dip ic (dip ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diplomatic pronunciation dipper udSndDir udPronouce Df136 A cup with a long handle that is used to lift water or other liquids. dip per (dip r) noun, plural dippers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dipper pronunciation direct udSndDir udPronouce Df137 1. To manage or control; guide. A police officer directs traffic at the busy intersection. 2. To supervise and guide the performers in the making of a play, movie, or other performance. The music teacher directed our class play. 3. To order; command. The general directed the troops to attack. 4. To tell or show someone the way. Can you direct me to the nearest bus stop? 5. To turn or send in a particular direction or to a particular place. I directed the hose at the flowers. Verb. 1. Going in a straight line without stopping or turning. Main Street is a direct route between my house and yours. 2. Plain and straightforward. and are direct answers to a question. If you say so and maybe are not direct answers. Adjective. In a straight line without stopping or turning. This plane goes direct to New York from Los Angeles. Adverb. di rect (di rekt or d rekt ) verb, directed, directing; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir direct pronunciation (di rekt or d rekt direct current An electric current that flows only in one direction. Batteries generate direct current. direct current max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion maglass maglass maglass direction udSndDir udPronouce Dm121 1. Management or control; guidance. The young doctor performed the operation under the direction of an older, more experienced doctor. 2. The line or course along which something moves, faces, or lies. We decided to walk in the direction of the lake. 3. An order or instruction on how to do something or how to act. Follow the doctor s directions and take two pills four times a day. The directions on the package say to cook the vegetables in boiling water for seven minutes. di tion (di rek n or d n) noun, plural directions.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir direction pronunciation (di rek n or d digital Using or showing information in the form of numerical digits. My digital watch displays the time and the date. di tal (dij l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir digital pronunciation udPronouce Dm114 udSndDir dignified Having or showing self-respect and self-control; proud and calm. All the guests at the wedding exhibited dignified behavior during the ceremony. dig fied (dig ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dignified pronunciation udPronouce Df122 udSndDir max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud dignity udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce Dm115 The condition of being aware of one s honor and worthiness, as shown in a proud, calm appearance or manner. Despite great hardship and poverty, my grandparents kept their dignity. dig ty (dig ) noun, plural dignities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dignity pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udSndDir udPronouce A dam or high wall of earth built to hold back the waters of a sea or river. dike (d k) noun, plural dikes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation dilapidated Fallen into ruin or decay; broken down. I am going to build a new tool shed to replace the dilapidated one. di ed (di lap tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dilapidated pronunciation (di lap udPronouce Df123 udSndDir diligent Working hard and steadily; applying much effort and care. The more diligent students checked all their answers. dil gent (dil nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diligent pronunciation udPronouce Df124 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud dilute udSndDir udPronouce Df125 To make thin or weaker by adding a liquid. If the paste is too thick, dilute it by adding water. di lute (di l or d ) verb, diluted, diluting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dilutec pronunciation (di l or d udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having or giving little light; not bright. There was only a dim light in the hallway. 2. Not clear; not distinct. I could see a dim outline of the building through the fog. 3. Not seeing, hearing, or understanding clearly. The old dog s eyes were growing dim. Adjective. To make or become dim. A good driver always dims the car headlights at night when passing cars going in the other direction. Verb. dim (dim) adjective, dimmer, dimmest; verb, dimmed, dimming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dim) udSndDir udPronouce A coin in the United States and Canada that is worth ten cents. dime (d m) noun, plural dimes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation dimension udSndDir udPronouce Df126 1. The measurement of length, width, or height. The dimensions of the room are 15 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 8 feet high. 2. Size or importance. Few people seem to realize the true dimensions of this social problem. di sion (di men n) noun, plural dimensions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dimension pronunciation (di men diminish To make or become smaller. The campers supply of food diminished as the days wore on. di ish (di min ish) verb, diminished, diminishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diminish pronunciation (di min udPronouce Dm116 udSndDir diminutive Very small; tiny. A baby has diminutive hands and feet. di tive (di min tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diminutive pronunciation (di min tiv) udPronouce Dm117 udSndDir dimmer udSndDir udPronouce Df127 A device that regulates the brightness of an electric light or automobile headlight. Dimmers gradually turned out the lights in the theater as the movie began. dim mer (dim r) noun, plural dimmers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dimmer pronunciation dimple udSndDir udPronouce Df128 A small hollow on or in something. There are many children and adults who have dimples in their cheeks whenever they smile. Noun. To mark with or form dimples. The pebbles we threw dimpled the surface of the water. Verb. dim ple (dim l) noun, plural dimples; verb, dimpled, dimpling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dimple' pronunciation :PHYSSIZE This boy has dimples in his cheeks. udSndDir udPronouce A loud noise that goes on for some time. The din of the car horns kept us awake. Noun. To say over and over. The coach dinned into our ears that we must run faster and faster. Verb. din (din) noun, plural dins; verb, dinned, dinning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (din) To eat dinner. My parents dined at a restaurant on their anniversary. dine (d n) verb, dined, dining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect dine.wav udSndDir 1. To stop living; become dead. Many soldiers died in the war. The flowers died during the cold spell. 2. To lose force or strength; come to an end. The wind suddenly died as the sailboat neared the shore. The music died away in the distance. 3. To feel a great need or desire. The hikers were dying for a cold drink of water. Another word that sounds like this is dye. die (d ) verb, died, dying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small cube used in games. Look up dice for more information. 2. A metal block or plate used to stamp designs or letters on coins. Another word that sounds like this is dye. die (d ) noun, plural dice (for definition 1) or dies (for definition 2). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation diesel engine An engine that burns fuel oil. The oil is set on fire by heat produced by the compression of air in the engine. die sel engine (d SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diesel engine pronunciation udPronouce Dm110 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The food and drink usually eaten by a person or animal. My diet is made up of meat, vegetables, and fruit. A giraffe s diet is mostly leaves. 2. A special selection of food and drink chosen by a person for health reasons or for losing or gaining weight. Noun. To eat a special selection of foods in order to be healthy or to lose or gain weight. My overweight classmate dieted for many weeks and lost 12 pounds. Verb. di et (d it) noun, plural diets; verb, dieted, dieting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation dietitian udSndDir udPronouce Df115 A person who is trained to plan balanced meals for both healthy and sick people. A dietitian usually works at a hospital or school. di tian (d i tish n) noun, plural dietitians.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dietitian pronunciation i tish differ udSndDir udPronouce Df116 1. To be unlike; not be the same. The two children differ greatly in looks, even though they are twins. 2. To have a different opinion; disagree. My cousin differs with the rest of our family about where to go on our vacation. dif fer (dif r) verb, differed, differing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir differ pronunciation r)disp difference udSndDir udPronouce Df117 1. The state or quality of being unlike or different. Do you notice a difference in how people talk? 2. A way of being unlike or different. One of the differences between alligators and crocodiles is that crocodiles have longer heads. 3. The amount left after one quantity is subtracted from another; remainder. The difference between 16 and 12 is 4. 4. A disagreement about something. They were able to settle their differences without a fight. to make a difference. To have an effect on or change something; matter. Getting enough sleep makes a difference in how I feel. dif ence (dif ns or dif ns) noun, plural differences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir difference idiom to make a difference. To have an effect on or change something; matter. Getting enough sleep makes a difference in how I feel. pronunciation ns or dif different 1. Not alike or similar. The two opposing teams wore different uniforms. The moon is different from the sun. 2. Not the same; separate. It rained two different times this afternoon. dif ent (dif nt or dif nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir different pronunciation nt or dif udPronouce Df118 udSndDir difficult udSndDir udPronouce Df119 1. Needing much effort; hard to do; not easy. This is a difficult arithmetic problem. 2. Hard to get along with or please. Some people become difficult when they can t have their way. dif cult (dif i kult ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir difficult pronunciation i kult difficulty udSndDir udPronouce Df120 1. The fact of being difficult. The difficulty of learning how to ride a bicycle discouraged me at first. 2. Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with. We had difficulty fitting everything into one suitcase. dif ty (dif i kul ) noun, plural difficulties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir difficulty pronunciation i kul udSndDir udPronouce 1. To break up or turn over the earth with a shovel, the hands, or claws. Our dog likes to dig in the yard for bones. I dig in the vegetable garden with a spade. 2. To make or get by digging. The settlers had to dig a well for water. We dig clams at the seashore when the tide is low. 3. To try to find or discover by searching or by study. The reporter had to dig to find the facts about the robbery. 4. To push or thrust. The cat loved to dig its claws into the tree. dig (dig) verb, dug, digging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dig) digest udSndDir udPronouce Dm111 To break down food in the mouth, stomach, and intestines. When we digest food, we change it into a form that can be absorbed and used by the body. Verb. A summary of a longer book or document. I read a digest of a long novel. Noun. di gest (di jest or d jest for verb; d jest for noun) verb, digested, digesting; noun, plural digests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir digest pronunciation (di jest or d jest for verb; d jest for noun) digestion udSndDir udPronouce Dm112 The process of breaking down food into a form that can be absorbed and used by the body. Digestion starts in the mouth and is completed in the intestines. di tion (di jes n or d n) noun, plural digestions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir digestion pronunciation (di jes n or d digestive Relating to or helping digestion. Saliva is the first of the digestive juices that break down food. di tive (di jes tiv or d tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir digestive pronunciation (di jes tiv or d tiv)O udPronouce Df121 udSndDir digestive system The system that breaks food down so that it can be used by the body. In humans, the digestive system includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, and the intestines. It also includes certain chemicals that help to break down the food. digestive system :PHYSSIZE mouth esophagus stomach large intestine small intestine digestive system digit udSndDir udPronouce Dm113 1. One of the numerals 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9. Sometimes 0 is not considered to be a digit. 2. A finger, toe, or claw. dig it (dij it) noun, plural digits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir digit pronunciation diagram A plan or sketch that shows the parts of a thing or how the parts are put together. We ll use this diagram of the model airplane when we build it. Noun. To show by a diagram; make a diagram of. It s easier to diagram my house than to explain where all the rooms are. Verb. di gram (d gram ) noun, plural diagrams; verb, diagramed, diagraming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diagram pronunciation gram udPronouce Dm102 udSndDir 1. The face of an instrument. A dial is marked with numbers, letters, or other signs. A pointer moves over these markings and shows time, quantity, or some other value. A clock, a compass, and a meter usually have dials. 2. The disk on a radio or television set that is turned to tune in a station or channel. 3. The disk on some telephones that is turned by the finger when the caller is selecting the number being called. Noun. 1. To tune in by using a radio or television dial. Dial another channel and find a better program. 2. To select numbers when making a telephone call. The caller dialed a wrong number. Verb. di al (d l or d l) noun, plural dials; verb, dialed, dialing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation l or d udPronouce udSndDir dialect A form of a language that is spoken in a particular area or by a particular group of people. di lect (d lekt ) noun, plural dialects. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dialect pronunciation lekt udPronouce Df110 udSndDir dialogue Conversation, especially in a play, movie, or story. That play is full of funny dialogue. di logue (d or d ) noun, plural dialogues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dialogue pronunciation or d udPronouce Df111 udSndDir diameter udSndDir udPronouce Dm103 1. A straight line passing through the center of a circle or sphere, from one side to the other. Look up circle for a picture of this. 2. The length of such a line; the width or thickness of something round. The diameter of the earth is about 8,000 miles. di ter (d r) noun, plural diameters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diameter! pronunciation diamond enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce Df112 1. A mineral that consists of pure carbon in the form of a clear or pale crystal. It is the hardest natural material known. Diamonds are used in industry for cutting and grinding. Cut and polished diamonds are used as jewels. 2. A figure having four sides and four angles that is shaped like this: . 3. A playing card marked with one or more red diamonds. 4. diamonds. The suit of cards marked with this figure. 5. The space on a baseball field that is inside the lines that connect the bases. dia mond (d nd or d noun, plural diamonds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diamond pronunciation nd or d The sign has a diamond shape. :PHYSSIZE diaper A baby s underwear made of soft, folded cloth or other material. dia per (d r or d r) noun, plural diapers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diaper pronunciation r or d udPronouce Dm104 udSndDir diaphragm 1. A thin layer of muscles that divides the chest from the abdomen. The diaphragm helps control breathing. It is part of the respiratory system. 2. A flexible disk used to change sound into electrical signals, or to change electrical signals into sound. It is used inside telephones and microphones. di phragm (d fram ) noun, plural diaphragms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diaphragm pronunciation fram buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Dm105 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass diarrhea A condition in which a person or animal has frequent and watery bowel movements. di ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diarrhea pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Dm106 udSndDir udEmotion disguste disguste disguste diary A written record of the things that one has done or thought each day. I wrote down the day s events in my diary. di ry (d ) noun, plural diaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diary pronunciation udPronouce Df113 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce Small cubes of wood, plastic, or other material marked on each side with from one to six dots. Dice are used in some games. Noun. To cut into small cubes. Please dice the potatoes for the stew. Verb. dice (d s) plural noun, singular die; verb, diced, dicing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a pair of dice dictate udSndDir udPronouce Dm107 1. To say or read something aloud to be written down by someone else. The banker dictated a letter to a secretary, who wrote it down and typed it later. 2. To order by authority. The nation that won the war dictated the terms of the peace treaty. Verb. A rule or command that tells what to do. They believe in following the dictates of the law. Noun. dic tate (dik t or dik t for verb; dik t for noun) verb, dictated, dictating; noun, plural dictates.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dictate pronunciation t or dik t for verb; dik t for noun) dictator udSndDir udPronouce Dm108 A person who rules a country without sharing power or consulting anyone else. The dictator took away the people s right to vote. dic tor (dik r or dik t r) noun, plural dictators.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dictator pronunciation r or dik t dictionary udSndDir udPronouce Dm109 A book that has words of a language arranged in alphabetical order, together with information about them. This dictionary tells what words mean, how they are spelled, how they are used, how they are pronounced, and where they come from. dic y (dik ) noun, plural dictionaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dictionary pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Past tense of do. Did you know that person? Look up do for more information. did (did) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (did) Shortened form of did not. I didn t do my homework. did t (did nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Df114 udSndDir development udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act or process of developing. The development of a spacecraft that could reach the moon took many years. 2. An event or happening. New developments in the story were broadcast every hour. 3. A group of houses or other buildings on a large area of land. The houses often look alike and are built by one builder. de ment (di vel nt) noun, plural developments.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir development pronunciation (di vel nt)de device udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something made or invented for a particular purpose. A can opener, a toothbrush, and a clock are devices. 2. A plan or scheme; trick. Clearing the throat is sometimes just a device for getting attention. de vice (di v ) noun, plural devices. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir device pronunciation (di v devil udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce 1. the Devil. The chief spirit of evil. 2. A wicked, mischievous, or very energetic person. dev il (dev l) noun, plural devils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir devil pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared devise To think out; invent; plan. We devised a secret code that no one could decipher. de vise (di v ) verb, devised, devising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir devise pronunciation (di v udPronouce udSndDir devote To give effort, attention, or time to some purpose; dedicate. I want to devote all my energy to studying dancing. The scientists devoted themselves to discovering the secrets of the atom. de vote (di v ) verb, devoted, devoting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir devote pronunciation (di v udPronouce udSndDir devoted Loyal; faithful. My devoted friend would do anything for me. de ed (di v tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir devoted pronunciation (di v udPronouce Df104 udSndDir devotion udSndDir udPronouce Df105 A strong affection; loyalty; faithfulness. They felt great devotion to their grandparents. de tion (di v n) noun, plural devotions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir devotion= pronunciation (di v devour 1. To eat; consume. The lion devoured the deer. The hungry child devoured the sandwich. 2. To destroy. Fire devoured the house. de vour (di vour ) verb, devoured, devouring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir devour pronunciation (di vour udPronouce Df106 udSndDir devout 1. Very religious. Devout Muslims pray five times a day. 2. Sincere; earnest. You have my devout wishes for your success in the school play. de vout (di vout ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir devout pronunciation (di vout udPronouce Df107 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce Moisture from the air that forms drops on cool surfaces. Dew gathers on grass, plants, and trees during the night. Other words that sound like this are do and due. dew (d or d ) noun, plural dews.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or d dewlap udSndDir udPronouce The loose hanging skin under the throat of cattle and certain other animals. dew lap (d or d ) noun, plural dewlaps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dewlap? pronunciation or d dexterity Skill in using the hands or body. Both magicians and gymnasts need great dexterity. dex ity (dek ster ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce dexterity pronunciation (dek ster word history Word History The word dexterity goes back to a Latin word meaning right right hand. Since most people are right-handed, the right side used to be associated with strength, skill, and ability. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing diabetes A disease in which there is too much sugar in the blood. A person with diabetes either cannot make or cannot use enough insulin, the substance the body needs to use sugar properly. The word diabetes is used with a singular verb. di tes (d tis or d z) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diabetes maglass tis or d buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Dm100 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass diabetic udSndDir udPronouce Df108 Having or having to do with diabetes. Adjective. A person who has diabetes. Noun. di ic (d ik) adjective; noun, plural diabetics.I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diabetic} pronunciation diagnosis udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Df109 The act of finding out what is wrong with a person or animal by examination and the study of symptoms. The doctor s diagnosis was that the sick child had chicken pox. di sis (d sis) noun, plural diagnoses (d SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diagnosis pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass diagonal udSndDir udPronouce Dm101 Having a slant. The dress had a pattern of diagonal stripes. Adjective. A straight line that connects the opposite corners of a rectangle. Noun. di nal (d l) adjective; noun, plural diagonals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir diagonal pronunciation :PHYSSIZE diagonal shapeas a diamond shapeeee detail udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small part of a whole; item. First I drew a rough sketch of the face, then I added details like the nostrils, eyelids, wrinkles, and shadows. 2. A dealing with matters one by one. They told us they had a plan, but they didn t go into detail. Noun. To tell or describe item by item. The speakers detailed their experiences as travelers in India and China. Verb. de tail (di t or d l) noun, plural details; verb, detailed, detailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detail/ pronunciation (di t or d detain 1. To keep from going; hold back; delay. Band practice detained me at school this afternoon, so I was late getting home. 2. To keep in custody. The police detained the person who was suspected of robbery. de tain (di t ) verb, detained, detaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detain pronunciation (di t udPronouce udSndDir detect To find out; discover. I called the fire department after I detected smoke coming from the garage. de tect (di tekt ) verb, detected, detecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detect pronunciation (di tekt udPronouce udSndDir detective udSndDir udPronouce A police officer or other person whose work is finding information about crimes and trying to solve them. Noun. Having to do with detectives and their work. Do you like to read detective stories? Adjective. de tive (di tek tiv) noun, plural detectives; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detective pronunciation (di tek detector udSndDir udPronouce A device that detects something such as smoke, metal, or radioactivity. de or (di tek r) noun, plural detectors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detector pronunciation (di tek :PHYSSIZE deter To discourage from doing something because of fear or doubt. The huge waves deterred us from going swimming. de ter (di t ) verb, deterred, deterring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deter pronunciation (di t udPronouce udSndDir detergent udSndDir udPronouce A chemical substance that is used for washing things. It may be a liquid or powder. de gent (di t nt) noun, plural detergents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detergent pronunciation (di t deteriorate To make or become steadily worse. Our car deteriorated as it got older. de rate (di t ) verb, deteriorated, deteriorating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deteriorate pronunciation (di t udPronouce udSndDir determination udSndDir udPronouce 1. A definite and firm purpose. Their determination to become doctors made the medical students study very hard. 2. The act of deciding or settling ahead of time. The campers determination of what to take on their trip took a long time. 3. The act of finding out something by watching or checking. For the proper determination of your height, you should take off your shoes and stand up straight. de tion (di t n) noun, plural determinations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir determination pronunciation (di t determine udSndDir udPronouce 1. To decide or settle definitely or ahead of time. The members of the club determined the date for their next meeting. 2. To find out by watching or checking. We determined the name of the flower by looking for its picture in a book about plants. 3. To be the cause of. Sunlight, rainfall, and soil determine how well a plant grows. de mine (di t min) verb, determined, determining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir determine pronunciation (di t determined Firm in sticking to a purpose; showing determination. The determined students kept phoning the senator s office until somebody answered. de mined (di t mind) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir determined pronunciation (di t mind) udPronouce udSndDir detest To dislike very much; hate. Drivers detest icy roads. de test (di test ) verb, detested, detesting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detest pronunciation (di test max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Df100 udSndDir udEmotion frustrat frustrat frustrat detour udSndDir udPronouce A roundabout or indirect way. We had to take a detour because the main highway was being repaired. Noun. To cause to make a detour. The police detoured the traffic because of the accident. Verb. de tour (d r) noun, plural detours; verb, detoured, detouring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detour pronunciation detract To take away from the value or beauty of something. The noisy people detracted from our enjoyment of the movie. de tract (di trakt ) verb, detracted, detracting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detract pronunciation (di trakt udPronouce Df101 udSndDir devastate To destroy; ruin. The hurricane devastated the small towns along the coast. dev tate (dev ) verb, devastated, devastating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir devastate pronunciation udPronouce Df102 udSndDir develop udSndDir udPronouce Df103 1. To bring or come gradually into being. I developed an interest in computers while in the third grade. A rash developed on the baby s skin. 2. To grow or cause to grow; expand. Skill in juggling develops with practice. You can develop your muscles by exercising. 3. To change gradually. The little trading post developed into a great city. 4. To put to use; make available. That country has not developed its natural resources. 5. To treat photographic film with a chemical so that an image appears. de op (di vel p) verb, developed, developing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir develop pronunciation (di vel udSndDir udPronouce A piece of furniture with a flat or sloping top. A desk is used for reading or writing. It usually has drawers. desk (desk) noun, plural desks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (desk) desolate udSndDir udPronouce 1. Without people; deserted. In the winter, that beach is desolate. 2. Destroyed; ruined. The fire left the forest desolate. 3. Miserable; cheerless. The lost child was desolate. des late (des lit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir desolate pronunciation lit) despair udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A complete loss of hope. The family was filled with despair when the fire destroyed their house. Noun. To give up or lose hope; be without hope. I despaired of ever finding my lost watch in the pond. Verb. de spair (di sp ) noun; verb, despaired, despairing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir despair pronunciation (di sp buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE desperate 1. Reckless because of having no hope. A desperate person is ready or willing to try anything. The desperate player hurled the basketball at the net just as the game was ending. 2. Very bad or hopeless. The workers trapped in the mine were in a desperate situation. des ate (des r it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir desperate pronunciation r it) udPronouce udSndDir desperation A reckless or sinking feeling coming from loss of hope. They gripped the log in desperation as they floated toward the waterfall. des tion (des n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir desperation pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir despise To look down on as very bad; scorn. I always tell the truth and despise lying of any kind. de spise (di sp ) verb, despised, despising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir despise pronunciation (di sp udPronouce udSndDir despite In spite of; regardless of. I went to school despite my bad cold. de spite (di sp ) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir despite pronunciation (di sp udPronouce udSndDir dessert udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A food served at the end of a meal. Fruit, pie, cheese, and ice cream are desserts. Another word that sounds like this is desert. des sert (di z ) noun, plural desserts.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dessert pronunciation (di z max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia destination udSndDir udPronouce A place to which a person is going or a thing is being sent. I told the train conductor that my destination was New York. des tion (des n) noun, plural destinations.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir destination pronunciation destine To set apart for a particular purpose or use; intend. That land is destined for a new hospital. des tine (des tin) verb, destined, destining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir destine pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir destiny udSndDir udPronouce What happens to a person or thing, especially when it seems to be determined in advance; fortune. I felt that it was my destiny to run the family business someday. des ny (des ) noun, plural destinies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir destiny pronunciation destroy To ruin completely; wreck. The earthquake destroyed the city. de stroy (di stroi ) verb, destroyed, destroying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir destroy pronunciation (di stroi udPronouce udSndDir destroyer udSndDir udPronouce A small, fast warship. de stroy er (di stroi r) noun, plural destroyers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir destroyer pronunciation (di stroi destruction udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of destroying. We watched the destruction of an old building and the construction of a new one in its place. 2. Great damage or ruin. The earthquake caused widespread destruction. de struc tion (di struk n) noun, plural destructions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir destruction pronunciation (di struk destructive Causing destruction. Moths can be destructive to clothes made of wool. de struc tive (di struk tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir destructive pronunciation (di struk udPronouce udSndDir detach To unfasten and separate; take off. The salesperson detached the price tag from the gift before wrapping it. de tach (di tach ) verb, detached, detaching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir detach pronunciation (di tach udPronouce udSndDir derive udSndDir udPronouce To get from a source; obtain. The word dandelion is derived from a French word. I derive pleasure from reading. de rive (di r ) verb, derived, deriving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deriveg pronunciation (di r derrick udSndDir udPronouce 1. A machine for lifting and moving heavy objects. It has a long arm attached to the base of an upright post. 2. The framework over an oil well or other drill hole that supports the drilling machinery. der rick (der ik) noun, plural derricks.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir derrick pronunciation descend 1. To move or come from a higher place to a lower one. They rode up the hill in a cable car but descended on skis. 2. To come down from an earlier source or ancestor. My family descends from French settlers in Canada. de scend (di send ) verb, descended, descending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir descend pronunciation (di send udPronouce udSndDir descendant udSndDir udPronouce A person who comes from a particular ancestor or group of ancestors. Our neighbor is a descendant of the early Dutch settlers in New York. de dant (di sen nt) noun, plural descendants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir descendantu pronunciation (di sen descent udSndDir udPronouce 1. A coming from a higher place to a lower one. The quick descent of the elevator made my stomach feel funny. 2. A downward slope. The slide had a steep descent. 3. Ancestors or birth. We are of Polish descent. Another word that sounds like this is dissent. de scent (di sent ) noun, plural descents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir descent pronunciation (di sent describe To give a picture of something in words; tell or write about. The boy described his adventures at camp. de scribe (di skr ) verb, described, describing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce describe pronunciation (di skr word history Word History The word describe comes from a Latin word meaning to write down to represent. This word later came to mean to represent in words, whether the words were written down or spoken. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow H :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing description udSndDir udPronouce 1. An account that gives a picture in words; a statement that describes. The description of the lost dog said that it was a small collie with a bushy tail. 2. Kind; sort; variety. There were automobiles of every description in the show. de scrip tion (di skrip n) noun, plural descriptions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir description pronunciation (di skrip descriptive Giving a picture in words. The tourists were given descriptive pamphlets about places to visit and things to do in the city. de scrip tive (di skrip tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir descriptive pronunciation (di skrip tiv)+ udPronouce udSndDir desegregate To do away with the system of having separate schools and other facilities for people of different races. The government ordered the town to desegregate its public schools. de gate (d ) verb, desegregated, desegregating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir desegregate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udEmotion enthusia desert udSndDir udPronouce A hot, dry, sandy area of land with few or no plants growing on it. Noun. Not lived in or on; desolate. The sailor was shipwrecked on a desert island. Adjective. des ert (dez rt) noun, plural deserts; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir desert pronunciation :PHYSSIZE desert To go away and leave a person or thing that should not be left; abandon. That family deserted their dog when they moved away. The soldiers deserted their company. Another word that sounds like this is dessert. de sert (di z ) verb, deserted, deserting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir desert pronunciation (di z udPronouce udSndDir deserve To have a right to; be worthy of. The dancers deserve praise for their beautiful performance. de serve (di z ) verb, deserved, deserving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deserve pronunciation (di z udPronouce udSndDir max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud design udSndDir udPronouce 1. A drawing or outline made to serve as a guide or pattern. Everyone liked the architect s design for the new school. 2. An arrangement of shapes, parts, or colors; pattern. The carpet in the living room has a blue and green design. 3. A plan, especially a secret or evil one; a plot or scheme. The burglar s design was to climb through a basement window. Noun. To make a plan, drawing, or outline of; make a pattern for. They designed costumes for the play. Verb. de sign (di z ) noun, plural designs; verb, designed, designing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir designy pronunciation (di z :PHYSSIZE These moccasins are decorated with designs designate udSndDir udPronouce 1. To mark or point out; show. A blue line is used to designate rivers on many maps. 2. To call by a particular name or title. The head of the executive branch of the United States is designated president. 3. To give a job or office to; appoint. I was designated to lead the hike across the canyon. des nate (dez ) verb, designated, designating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir designate pronunciation desirable Worth having or wishing for; pleasing. That corner lot is a desirable place for a baseball field. de ble (di z l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir desirable pronunciation (di z udPronouce udSndDir desire udSndDir udPronouce To wish for; long for. The waiter asked us if there was anything else we desired. Verb. A longing; wish. The cold, hungry traveler had a great desire for a hot meal. Noun. de sire (di z ) verb, desired, desiring; noun, plural desires. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir desire pronunciation (di z atio$ department udSndDir udPronouce A separate part of a large organization; division. The English department at school has three new teachers this fall. In the United States, the Department of the Treasury is in charge of printing paper money and making coins. de ment (di p nt) noun, plural departments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir department pronunciation (di p department store A large store that sells many different kinds of goods in different departments. department store SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect deptstor.wav udSndDir departure udSndDir udPronouce The act of departing. The plane s departure was delayed two hours. de ture (di p r) noun, plural departures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir departure pronunciation (di p depend 1. To rely or trust. You can always depend on my friend to be on time. 2. To get help or support. Children depend on their parents. 3. To be determined by how something else turns out. Whether we go on the hike depends on the weather. de pend (di pend ) verb, depended, depending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir depend pronunciation (di pend udPronouce udSndDir dependable Reliable or trustworthy. A person who is dependable can be trusted to do a job without being watched or checked. de ble (di pen l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dependable pronunciation (di pen udPronouce udSndDir max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud dependence The state of being dependent. A baby animal s dependence on its mother diminishes as it gets older. de dence (di pen ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dependence pronunciation (di pen udPronouce udSndDir dependent enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. Relying on someone else for what is needed or wanted. Baby birds are dependent on their parents to feed them. 2. Determined by how something else turns out. Our plans for the picnic are dependent on the weather. Adjective. A person whose home, food, and other basic needs are provided by someone else. My parents support five dependents: their own two children, a foster child, and my grandparents. Noun. de dent (di pen nt) adjective; noun, plural dependents... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dependent pronunciation (di pen The baby animal is dependent on its mother. :PHYSSIZE depict 1. To show by drawing or painting. The artist tried to depict the movement of the ocean s waves. 2. To represent in words; describe. The story depicts a typical Chinese family. de pict (di pikt ) verb, depicted, depicting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir depict pronunciation (di pikt udPronouce udSndDir deposit udSndDir udPronouce 1. To put money or valuable things in a bank or other safe place. I deposited twenty dollars in my savings account. 2. To put or set down; place. The shopper deposited the groceries on the kitchen table. The river deposits silt at its mouth. Verb. 1. Something put in a bank or other safe place. We made a deposit of fifty dollars. 2. Something given as a partial payment, with the rest to be paid later. I made a deposit of twenty dollars on the new bicycle. 3. Something that has settled and is left as a layer. There was a deposit of dust on the window sill. 4. A large amount of mineral in rock or in the ground. Texas has large deposits of oil underground. Noun. de it (di poz it) verb, deposited, depositing; noun, plural deposits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deposit pronunciation (di poz depot udSndDir udPronouce A railroad or bus terminal. de pot (d ) noun, plural depots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir depot pronunciation depress To make sad or gloomy. The death of their dog depressed the whole family. de press (di pres ) verb, depressed, depressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir depress pronunciation (di pres udPronouce udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion depression udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. Sadness; gloom. My troubles at home and at school contributed to my depression. 2. A low place or hollow. The car bumped over a depression in the road. 3. A time when business is slow and people are out of work. Many people lost their jobs during the depression of the 1930s. de sion (di presh n) noun, plural depressions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir depressionS pronunciation (di presh max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE deprive To keep from having or doing. The selfish child deprived others of a chance to play with the toy. The dictator deprived the people of freedom of speech. de prive (di pr ) verb, deprived, depriving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deprive pronunciation (di pr udPronouce udSndDir depth udSndDir udPronouce 1. The distance from top to bottom or from front to back. The depth of the pool was 5 feet. The depth of our backyard is 50 feet. 2. The quality of being deep; deepness. The parents depth of understanding helped their children deal with their problems. depth (depth) noun, plural depths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir depth pronunciation (depth) deputy udSndDir udPronouce A person appointed to act for, or with the same powers as, someone else. The sheriff appointed a deputy to help keep order in the town. dep ty (dep ) noun, plural deputies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deputym pronunciation derby udSndDir udPronouce A man s stiff round hat with a narrow rolled brim. der by (d ) noun, plural derbies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir derby pronunciation denial The act of saying not true to something. The judge listened to the prisoner s denial of the charges against him. de al (di n l) noun, plural denials. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir denial pronunciation (di n udPronouce udSndDir denim udSndDir udPronouce 1. A heavy cotton cloth used for work or sports clothes. 2. denims. Pants or overalls made of this cloth. den im (den im) noun, plural denims. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir denim pronunciation im)Ma Denmark A country in north-central Europe. Den mark (den rk) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Denmark pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir denomination udSndDir udPronouce 1. A religious group or sect. 2. One kind of unit in a system. A dime and a nickel are coins of different denominations. de tion (di nom n) noun, plural denominations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir denomination pronunciation (di nom denominator udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce The number below the line in a fraction. The denominator shows the number of equal parts into which the whole is divided. In the fraction 1/2, 2 is the denominator. de tor (di nom r) noun, plural denominators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir denominator pronunciation (di nom max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist denote udSndDir udPronouce 1. To be a sign of; show. A dark sky and high winds usually denote the coming of a storm. 2. To be a name for; mean. The word dentist denotes a doctor who takes care of people s teeth. de note (di n ) verb, denoted, denoting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir denote pronunciation (di n denounce 1. To speak out against; object to. The letter in the newspaper denounced bicyclists who ignore traffic lights. 2. To give information against; accuse. de nounce (di nouns ) verb, denounced, denouncing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir denounce pronunciation (di nouns udPronouce udSndDir dense Packed closely together; thick. The campers wandered away from the trail and got lost in the dense woods. dense (dens) adjective, denser, densest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dense pronunciation (dens) udPronouce udSndDir density udSndDir udPronouce Closeness; thickness. Pea soup has a greater density than water. The density of population is greater in a big city than it is in the country. den ty (den ) noun, plural densities.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir density pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A small hollow made in the surface of something by a blow or pressure. The accident put a dent in the front fender of my bike. Noun. To make a dent or hollow in. I dented the soft clay with my thumb. Verb. dent (dent) noun, plural dents; verb, dented, denting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dent) dental 1. Having to do with the teeth. Good dental care helps prevent tooth decay. 2. Having to do with a dentist s work. den tal (den l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dental pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir dental floss A specially treated thread used to clean between the teeth. dental floss dentin or dentine The hard, bony material that forms the main part of the tooth. It is covered by the enamel. Dentin is very sensitive to heat, cold, and touch. den tin or den tine (den tin or den t ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dentin or dentine pronunciation tin or den t udPronouce udSndDir dentist udSndDir udPronouce A doctor who specializes in the care of the teeth and mouth. den tist (den tist) noun, plural dentists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dentist pronunciation tist) 1. To say that something is not true. The prisoners denied that they had robbed the bank. 2. To refuse to give or grant. The company denied the workers request for longer vacations. de ny (di n ) verb, denied, denying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (di n udPronouce udSndDir depart 1. To go away; leave. The train is due to depart from the station at ten o clock. 2. To change or differ. We departed from our usual routine and held the class outdoors. de part (di p ) verb, departed, departing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir depart pronunciation (di p udPronouce udSndDir delight udEmotion laugh udSndDir udPronouce Great pleasure; joy. The children beamed with delight as they watched the circus. Noun. 1. To give great pleasure or joy to; please very much. The puppet show delighted the children. 2. To have or take great pleasure. My grandparents delight in telling us stories about their childhood. Verb. de light (di l ) noun, plural delights; verb, delighted, delighting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delight pronunciation (di l max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh delightful Very pleasing. We had a delightful time playing games at the party. de light ful (di l l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delightful pronunciation (di l udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh udEmotion laugh deliver 1. To carry or take to the proper place or person. The department store delivered our new television set on Friday. 2. To say; utter. The mayor delivered a long speech at the meeting. 3. To strike or throw. The pitcher delivered a curve ball to the batter. 4. To save from danger; rescue. The slaves were finally delivered from bondage. de er (di liv r) verb, delivered, delivering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deliver pronunciation (di liv udPronouce udSndDir delivery udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of carrying or taking something to the proper place or person. The mail carrier makes a mail delivery every day except Sundays and holidays. 2. A way of speaking or singing. The singer s delivery was loud and energetic. de y (di liv ) noun, plural deliveries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delivery pronunciation (di liv delta enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce An area of land at the mouth of a river. A delta is formed by deposits of mud, sand, and pebbles. It is often shaped like a triangle. del ta (del ) noun, plural deltas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delta pronunciation word history Word History The word delta comes from the Greek name for the fourth letter in the Greek alphabet. The letter delta was drawn as a triangle, and deltas in rivers are often in the shape of a triangle. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE demand udSndDir udPronouce 1. To ask for urgently or forcefully; claim as a right. The customers demanded their money back for the defective radio. The judge demanded silence in the court. 2. To call for; need. Portrait painting demands skill and close observation. Verb. 1. The act of demanding. The child s demand for more spinach surprised everyone. The teacher will provide extra paper on demand. 2. Something that is demanded. Higher pay and safer conditions were among the demands of the factory workers. 3. The willingness to buy or use something offered; desire for a product or service. The supermarket manager says that the demand for turkeys is very high at Thanksgiving time. Noun. de mand (di mand ) verb, demanded, demanding; noun, plural demands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir demandc pronunciation (di mand demerit udSndDir udPronouce Something on a person s record that shows he or she broke a rule. The two apprentices had received so many demerits for lateness that they were fired. de it (d it) noun, plural demerits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir demerit pronunciation democracy enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A government that is run by the people who live under it. In a democracy, the people may run the government indirectly by electing representatives who govern for them. Or they may run it directly by having meetings to which everyone may come. 2. A country in which the government is a democracy. The United States is a democracy. de cy (di mok ) noun, plural democracies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir democracy pronunciation (di mok word history Word History The word democracy comes from two Greek words meaning the people rule. The ancient Greeks were the first to think that people might rule themselves, instead of having a king.} WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE democrat udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who believes that a government should be run by the people who live under it. 2. Democrat. A person who belongs to the Democratic Party. 3. A person who believes that all people are equal or should have equal rights. dem crat (dem krat ) noun, plural democrats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir democrat pronunciation krat democratic 1. Of or supporting a democracy. The United States is a democratic country. 2. Believing that all people should be treated as equals. dem ic (dem krat ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir democratic pronunciation krat udPronouce udSndDir Democratic Party One of the two major political parties in the United States. Democratic Party demolish udSndDir udSndEffect demolish.wav udPronouce To tear down or destroy. The workers demolished the old factory to make way for a new office building. de ish (di mol ish) verb, demolished, demolishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir demolish{ pronunciation (di mol SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE demon udSndDir udPronouce 1. An evil spirit; devil. 2. A person who does something with great enthusiasm or energy. We worked like demons to finish the boat in time for the race. de mon (d n) noun, plural demons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir demon pronunciation demonstrate 1. To explain, prove, or show clearly. A salesperson demonstrated the new food processor at the department store. 2. To take part in a public meeting or parade to show feelings about a matter. A group of citizens demonstrated against the pollution of the river by wastes from the factory. dem strate (dem n str ) verb, demonstrated, demonstrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir demonstrate pronunciation n str :PHYSSIZE The music teacher demonstrates for the students. udPronouce udSndDir demonstration udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that explains, proves, or shows clearly. The firefighters rescue of the family from the burning house was a demonstration of their bravery. 2. A public meeting or parade to show feelings about a matter. A group of people held a demonstration in the park to protest the war. dem tion (dem n str n) noun, plural demonstrations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir demonstration pronunciation n str udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place where wild animals rest or sleep. The bear uses a cave as a den during its long winter sleeps. 2. A small, cozy room for reading or studying. 3. A group of about eight Cub Scouts. den (den) noun, plural dens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (den) Skillful and clever; nimble. The musician s deft fingers raced over the piano keys. deft (deft) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (deft) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To show disrespect for by refusing to obey. Some drivers defy the law by going faster than the speed limit. 2. To challenge someone to do something that seems impossible. I defy you to name all the presidents of the United States. 3. To resist stubbornly; withstand. The stain defied all my attempts to bleach it. de fy (di f ) verb, defied, defying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defyO pronunciation (di f degrade udSndDir udPronouce To lower in character, quality, or rank. The boss s cruel treatment degraded the employees. de grade (di gr ) verb, degraded, degrading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir degrade pronunciation (di gr degree udSndDir udPronouce 1. A stage or step in a process or series. A young child learns to walk by degrees. 2. Amount or extent. A high degree of skill is needed to weave a rug. 3. A title given by a school or college to a student who has finished a course of study. 4. A unit for measuring temperature. A person s normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. 5. A unit for measuring angles or arcs. Two perpendicular lines form a 90-degree angle. de gree (di gr ) noun, plural degrees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir degree pronunciation (di gr The degrees are marked on the thermometer :PHYSSIZE deity udSndDir udPronouce A god or goddess. Mars was the Roman deity of war. de ty (d ) noun, plural deities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deity pronunciation dejected Sad or depressed. The basketball team felt dejected after losing the game. de ed (di jek tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dejected pronunciation (di jek udPronouce udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion An abbreviation for Delaware. Delaware enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A state in the eastern United States. Its capital is Dover. Del ware (del ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Delaware pronunciation word history Word History The name Delaware comes from the name of the first governor of Virginia, Lord De la Warr. An English captain named the Delaware Bay after this governor. Later, the name was given to the land west of the bay, which became the state. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE delay udSndDir udPronouce 1. To put off to a later time; postpone. The leader had to delay the start of the hike because of rain. 2. To make late. We would have come sooner, but we were delayed by a flat tire. 3. To slow down; linger. I will miss my bus if I delay. Verb. The act of delaying or the condition of being delayed. I answered the letter without delay. There will be a delay of fifteen minutes before the train arrives. Noun. de lay (di l ) verb, delayed, delaying; noun, plural delays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delay pronunciation (di l delegate udSndDir udPronouce A person who is chosen to act for others; representative. Each country that belongs to the United Nations is represented by a delegate. Noun. To choose or to be responsible for doing a task; assign. The club delegated me to make arrangements for a holiday party. Verb. del gate (del or del i git for noun; del for verb) noun, plural delegates; verb, delegated, delegating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delegate pronunciation or del i git for noun; del for verb) delegation udSndDir udPronouce A group of delegates or representatives. A delegation from the fire department marched in the Fourth of July parade. del tion (del n) noun, plural delegations.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delegationa pronunciation deliberate udSndDir udPronouce 1. Done or said on purpose. The bully played a deliberate trick to insult the new student. 2. Careful and slow; not hasty or rash. The person with the cane walked with deliberate steps. Adjective. To think over or discuss carefully. The jury deliberated for hours before giving a decision. Verb. de ate (di lib r it for adjective; di lib for verb) adjective; verb, deliberated, deliberating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deliberate pronunciation (di lib r it for adjective; di lib for verb)rb) delicate udSndDir udPronouce 1. Fine or dainty. The threads of a spider s web are delicate. 2. Pleasing in smell, taste, or color; mild or soft. There was a delicate scent of roses in the air. 3. Easily damaged; fragile. Don t put those delicate glasses in the dishwasher because they break easily. 4. Very sensitive. Delicate instruments detected an earthquake thousands of miles away. 5. Requiring careful skill. The doctors repaired the nerves of the injured hand in a delicate operation. del cate (del i kit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delicate pronunciation i kit) delicatessen udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A store that sells food that is ready to eat. Cold meats, cheeses, and salads are sold in a delicatessen. del sen (del n) noun, plural delicatessens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delicatessen pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist delicious Pleasing or delightful to the taste or smell. The stew cooking for dinner smelled delicious. de cious (di lish s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir delicious pronunciation (di lish udPronouce udSndDir max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta defeat udSndDir udPronouce To win a victory over; overcome in a contest. Our basketball team easily defeated the visiting team. The troops in the fort defeated the attacking enemy. Verb. The condition or fact of being defeated in a contest. Our team s defeat ended our hopes of winning the championship. Noun. de feat (di f ) verb, defeated, defeating; noun, plural defeats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defeato pronunciation (di f defect udSndDir udPronouce A flaw or weakness. That glass bowl has a chip, a crack, and other defects. de fect (d fekt or di fekt ) noun, plural defects. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defect9 pronunciation fekt or di fekt defective Having a flaw or weakness; not perfect. Defective electrical wiring is a cause of fires in homes. de tive (di fek tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defective pronunciation (di fek udPronouce udSndDir defend 1. To guard against attack or danger; protect. A goalie s job is to defend the goal against the opposing team. 2. To speak or act in support of. The lawyer agreed to defend the person accused of the robbery. Express your opinion, and defend it with facts and arguments. de fend (di fend ) verb, defended, defending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defend pronunciation (di fend udPronouce udSndDir defense udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of guarding against attack or danger. The country prepared for the defense of its borders by setting up barriers. 2. A person or thing that protects. The dam was the city s only defense against floods. 3. Support. When the movie was unfairly criticized, I spoke up in its defense. 4. The defending team or players in a game. Our hockey team has such a good defense that the other team never scored a goal. de fense (di fens ) noun, plural defenses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defense pronunciation (di fens defensive Guarding or protecting against attack. Knights used to put on defensive armor before going into battle. de sive (di fen siv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defensive pronunciation (di fen udPronouce udSndDir defer To put off to a future time; delay. The judge asked the jury to defer their judgment in the case until they had heard all the evidence. de fer (di f ) verb, deferred, deferring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defer pronunciation (di f udPronouce udSndDir defer To stop opposing the opinion or wishes of someone else; yield respectfully. When we disagree, I usually defer to my older friend s judgment. de fer (di f ) verb, deferred, deferring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defer pronunciation (di f udPronouce udSndDir defiance Bold refusal to obey or respect authority. The hoodlums showed their defiance of the law by breaking a window of the police station. de ance (di f ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defiance pronunciation (di f udPronouce udSndDir deficiency udSndDir udPronouce 1. A lack of something needed or necessary. Some people take vitamin pills every morning to help keep healthy and prevent a vitamin deficiency. 2. The amount by which something is lacking. The banker counted the money in the safe after the robbery and found a deficiency of $10,000. de cy (di fish ) noun, plural deficiencies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deficiency' pronunciation (di fish define 1. To give the meaning or meanings of. A dictionary defines words. 2. To describe or fix exactly. The deed for this piece of property defines its boundaries. de fine (di f ) verb, defined, defining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir define pronunciation (di f udPronouce udSndDir definite Certain; clear. Let s set a definite time to meet again. My answer was a definite no. def nite (def nit) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir definite pronunciation nit) udPronouce udSndDir definite article The article the. The definite article is used to refer to a particular person or thing. In the sentence Give me the magazine you were reading, the definite article refers to a particular magazine. definite article definition udSndDir udPronouce An explanation of the meaning of a word or group of words. A definition for the word house a building in which people live. def tion (def nish n) noun, plural definitions./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir definitione pronunciation nish deform To spoil the form or shape of. Constant winds had deformed and bent the tree. de form (di f ) verb, deformed, deforming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deform pronunciation (di f udPronouce udSndDir defrost To make free of ice or frost; thaw. I defrosted the refrigerator this morning. de frost (di fr ) verb, defrosted, defrosting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir defrost pronunciation (di fr udPronouce udSndDir decline udSndDir udPronouce 1. To refuse politely. I wrote a note to decline the invitation to the birthday party. 2. To grow less or weaker; decrease. The membership declined in the club. Verb. A lessening or weakening of power, health, value, or amount. The empire suffered many wars during its decline. My grandparents health went into a decline that winter. Noun. de cline (di kl ) verb, declined, declining; noun, plural declines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decline pronunciation (di kl decode To change secret writing into ordinary language. The spy decoded the secret message. de code (d ) verb, decoded, decoding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decode pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir decompose To rot or decay. Dead leaves slowly decompose and become part of the soil. de pose (d ) verb, decomposed, decomposing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decompose pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir decorate 1. To make more beautiful; ornament. The children decorated the Christmas tree with lights. The family decorated the living room by hanging pictures on the walls. 2. To give a badge or medal to. The army decorated the soldier for bravery. dec rate (dek ) verb, decorated, decorating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decorate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir decoration udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of making more beautiful; decorating. The decoration of the gym for the dance took all day. 2. Something that is used to decorate; ornament. We took down the balloons, crepe paper, and other decorations after the party. 3. A badge or medal. All the children in the scout troops wore their decorations for the Fourth of July parade. dec tion (dek n) noun, plural decorations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decoration pronunciation decoy enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. A model of a bird used to attract real birds into a trap or to within shooting distance of a hunter. The hunter floated a wooden decoy on the lake. 2. A person who leads another person into danger or into a trap. The police decoys dressed as old people and arrested a criminal who tried to rob them. Noun. To attract or lead into danger or into a trap. They tried to decoy the rabbit into the trap by leaving a trail of pieces of lettuce. Verb. de coy (d koi or di koi for noun; di koi for verb) noun, plural decoys; verb, decoyed, decoying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decoy pronunciation koi or di koi for noun; di koi for verb) :PHYSSIZE decrease udSndDir udPronouce To make or become less. The driver decreased the speed of the car as we came to our exit on the highway. The population of the town decreased when the coal mine closed. Verb. 1. The act of becoming less. I noticed a decrease in people on the beach as it got colder. 2. The amount by which something becomes less. There was a decrease of 10 degrees in the temperature during the night. Noun. de crease (di kr for verb; d s or di kr for noun) verb, decreased, decreasing; noun, plural decreases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decrease pronunciation (di kr for verb; d s or di kr for noun) decree udSndDir udPronouce An official order or decision. The king and queen sent out a decree that all taxes would be raised. Noun. To order or decide officially. The dictator decreed the arrest of all people who were against the government. Verb. de cree (di kr ) noun, plural decrees; verb, decreed, decreeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decree pronunciation (di kr dedicate To set apart for or devote to a special purpose or use. Many scientists have dedicated themselves to finding a cure for cancer. ded cate (ded ) verb, dedicated, dedicating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dedicate pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir dedication udSndDir udPronouce 1. A setting apart for or devotion to a special purpose or use. At the dedication of the new school, people gave speeches and the building was officially named. 2. Great concentration on a purpose or goal. The guitar player practiced the piece with dedication. ded tion (ded n) noun, plural dedications. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dedication pronunciation deduct To take away or subtract from a total. The teacher will deduct five points for each wrong answer on the test. de duct (di dukt ) verb, deducted, deducting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deduct pronunciation (di dukt udPronouce udSndDir deduction udSndDir udPronouce 1. The method or process of reaching a conclusion based on some condition that is known. That detective was a master of deduction. 2. A conclusion that has been reached based on some condition that is known. 3. The taking away from a total; subtraction. The store made a deduction of ten dollars from the price of the radio. de tion (di duk n) noun, plural deductions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deduction pronunciation (di duk udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something done; act; action. You did a good deed by helping the blind person across the street. 2. A written, legal agreement. When we bought our house, we received a deed to show that we owned it. deed (d d) noun, plural deeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. Far down from the surface. I don t swim in the deep end of the swimming pool because the water is over my head. 2. Great in degree; intense; extreme. The weary child fell into a deep sleep. 3. Difficult to understand. My cousin s chemistry book is too deep for me. 4. Completely occupied with something; absorbed. You didn t hear the doorbell ring because you were deep in thought. 5. Low in pitch. The bass singer had a deep voice. Adjective. In, at, or to a great depth. The explorers went deep into the jungle. Adverb. deep (d p) adjective, deeper, deepest; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce An animal that has hooves, chews its cud, and runs very fast. A male deer has antlers that are shed every year and grow back the next year. Deer are closely related to elk, moose, and caribou. Another word that sounds like this is dear. deer (d r) noun, plural deer. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE deface To damage the surface or appearance of. The children defaced the statue by writing on it. de face (di f ) verb, defaced, defacing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deface pronunciation (di f udPronouce udSndDir max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion deceased udSndDir udPronouce Dead. Our school is named after a deceased president. Adjective. the deceased. A dead person or persons. Noun. de ceased (di s ) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deceasedq pronunciation (di s deceit udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of lying or cheating. The salespersons were guilty of deceit when they told the customer that the used bicycle was new. 2. The quality that makes someone lie or cheat. The thieves were full of deceit as they pretended to know nothing about the missing money. de ceit (di s ) noun, plural deceits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deceit pronunciation (di s deceive To make someone believe something that is not true; mislead. I deceived my parents by telling them I had no homework. de ceive (di s ) verb, deceived, deceiving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deceive pronunciation (di s udPronouce udSndDir December The twelfth and last month of the year. December has thirty-one days. De ber (di sem r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce December pronunciation (di sem word history Word History December comes from the Latin word for The early Roman calendar began with March, making December the tenth month. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing decent 1. Proper and respectable. It is not decent to listen to other people s private conversations. 2. Kind or generous. It was decent of them to help you with your chores. 3. Fairly good; satisfactory. I ll never be an A student, but I get decent grades. de cent (d nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decent pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir decide 1. To make up one s mind. I want to be a doctor or a teacher, but I haven t decided which. 2. To settle or judge a question or argument. The judge decided in favor of the prisoner. 3. To settle the outcome of. The last touchdown decided the game. de cide (di s ) verb, decided, deciding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decide pronunciation (di s udPronouce udSndDir decimal udSndDir udPronouce Based on the number 10. In the United States money is based on the decimal system. Adjective. A fraction with a denominator of 10, or a multiple of 10 such as 100 or 1,000. The decimal .5 is another way of writing 5/10. This is also called a decimal fraction. Noun. dec mal (des l) adjective; noun, plural decimals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decimal pronunciation decimal point A period put before a decimal fraction. The periods in .5, .30, and .052 are decimal points. decimal point decipher 1. To figure out the meaning of something difficult to read or understand. No one could decipher the scribbled handwriting. 2. To change secret writing into ordinary writing. The enemy deciphered our general s message and discovered our plans for a surprise attack. de pher (di s r) verb, deciphered, deciphering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decipher pronunciation (di s udPronouce udSndDir decision udSndDir udPronouce The act or result of making up one s mind. Think carefully about a problem before you make a decision. de sion (di sizh n) noun, plural decisions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decision= pronunciation (di sizh decisive udSndDir udPronouce 1. Deciding something finally and completely. The army suffered a decisive defeat and was forced to surrender to the enemy. 2. Showing firmness and determination. The decisive customer quickly picked out a suit to buy. de sive (di s siv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decisive pronunciation (di s enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. The floor on a ship or boat. A deck may have a roof or covering over it or be completely open. 2. A platform that is like the deck of a ship or boat. We built a deck onto the back of the house so we could sit out in the sun. 3. A set of playing cards. It s your turn to shuffle the deck and deal the cards. Noun. To dress or decorate. We all decked ourselves out in funny costumes for Halloween. Verb. deck (dek) noun, plural decks; verb, decked, decking..... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deck7 pronunciation (dek) deck of a ship :PHYSSIZE declaration udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of announcing or of making something known. The declaration of war is a power given to the Congress by the Constitution of the United States. 2. A statement that makes something known. The two friends exchanged declarations of loyalty. dec tion (dek n) noun, plural declarations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir declaration pronunciation Declaration of Inde. . . A statement made on July 4, 1776, that the thirteen American colonies were independent of Great Britain. Declaration of Independence buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion proud proud proud declarative sentence A sentence that makes a statement. An example of a declarative sentence is The game ended in a tie. de tive sentence (di klar tiv). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir declarative sentence pronunciation (di klar tiv). udPronouce udSndDir declare 1. To announce or make something known. The two countries declared war. 2. To say strongly and firmly. They declared that they were right and nothing would change their minds. de clare (di kl ) verb, declared, declaring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir declare pronunciation (di kl udPronouce udSndDir deafen To make unable to hear. The noise of the machines deafened us for a moment. deaf en (def n) verb, deafened, deafening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deafen pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To have to do; be about. I m looking for a book that deals with dogs. 2. To act or behave. The principal dealt harshly with the fighting students. 3. To conduct business; trade. That store deals in newspapers and magazines. 4. To give or deliver. Whose turn is it to deal the cards? Verb. A bargain or agreement. According to our deal, I make breakfast and you wash the dishes. Noun. a great deal or a good deal. A large amount or quantity. My cousin spends a great deal of time making furniture. I t paint, but I draw a good deal. deal (d l) verb, dealt, dealing; noun, plural deals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deal= idiom a great deal or a good deal. A large amount or quantity. My cousin spends a great deal of time making furniture. I don t paint, but I draw a good deal. pronunciation dealer udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who buys or sells something for a living. We bought our new car from a car dealer. 2. A person who gives out cards in a card game. deal er (d r) noun, plural dealers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dealer pronunciation dealt Past tense and past participle of deal. I read a book that dealt with the discovery of North America. Look up deal for more information. dealt (delt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dealt pronunciation (delt)! udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Much or greatly loved. This is my dearest friend. That doll was dear to me. 2. High in price; expensive. Strawberries are dear in the winter. 3. Respected; esteemed. We start a letter by writing and following it with the name of the person we are writing to. Adjective. A much loved person. You are such a dear to come over and help. Noun. An exclamation of surprise, disappointment, or trouble. Oh dear! I ve missed the bus. Interjection. Another word that sounds like this is deer. dear (d r) adjective, dearer, dearest; noun, plural dears; interjection. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation dearly Very much; a great deal. We dearly love our grandparents. dear ly (d ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dearly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir death udSndDir udPronouce 1. The end of life in people, plants, or animals. Highway accidents cause many deaths. 2. The end of something; destruction. The death of silent movies came in about 1930. death (deth) noun, plural deaths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir death pronunciation (deth) debate udSndDir udPronouce A discussion between two persons or groups who disagree; argument. There was much debate about where we should go on our vacation. The candidates for mayor had a debate on budget cuts. Noun. 1. To argue about or discuss at a public meeting. The state representatives debated whether or not to change the highway speed limit. 2. To think about; consider. Sometimes on a cloudy day I debate whether to take an umbrella with me. Verb. de bate (di b ) noun, plural debates; verb, debated, debating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir debate% pronunciation (di b debris The scattered remains of something that has been broken or destroyed. Debris from the plane crash littered a large area of the town. de bris (d ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir debris pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that is owed to another. I was able to pay my debts when I got my allowance. 2. The condition of owing. My parents are in debt to the bank because they borrowed money to buy our house. debt (det) noun, plural debts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (det) debtor A person who owes something to someone else. I never borrow money, because I think it is unwise to be a debtor. debt or (det r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir debtor pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir An abbreviation for December. decade udSndDir udPronouce A period of ten years. dec ade (dek d) noun, plural decades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decade pronunciation decal udSndDir udPronouce A design or picture on specially treated paper. The decal can be transferred to a hard flat surface, such as wood or glass. We used a knife to scrape the old decal off the car window. de cal (d kal or di kal ) noun, plural decals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decal pronunciation kal or di kal decanter udSndDir udPronouce A glass bottle with a stopper. Decanters are usually used to hold wine or liquor. de er (di kan r) noun, plural decanters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decanter' pronunciation (di kan :PHYSSIZE decay udSndDir udPronouce 1. A slow, natural breaking down of plant or animal matter; rot. The dentist told me to brush my teeth at least twice a day to prevent tooth decay. The wooden beams of the old house showed decay. 2. A slow lowering of quality or strength; decline. The subway system showed signs of decay because repairs had not been made for so long. Noun. 1. To rot slowly. The oranges turned moldy and began to decay. 2. To decline slowly in quality or strength. Verb. de cay (di k ) noun, plural decays; verb, decayed, decaying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir decay pronunciation (di k day-care center A place where adults take care of and teach small children during the day. It is often used by children whose parents are not home during the day because they go to work. day-care center (d SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir day-care center pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir daydream udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Pleasant thinking or wishing about things one would like to do or have happen. I had a daydream of being a famous writer someday. Noun. To think about pleasant things as if dreaming. The boss told the employees to get to work and not to daydream all day. Verb. day dream (d ) noun, plural daydreams; verb, daydreamed, daydreaming.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daydreamy pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE daylight 1. The light of day; daytime. 2. The dawn; daybreak. The farmer was up doing chores before daylight. day light (d ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daylight pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir daytime The time when it is day; daylight. day time (d ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daytime pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce To confuse or stun; bewilder. The fall from the tree dazed me. Verb. A confused or stunned condition. The car accident left the driver in a daze. Noun. daze (d z) verb, dazed, dazing; noun, plural dazes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation dazzle 1. To make almost blind by too much light. The bright sun on the beach dazzled our eyes. 2. To impress with something very showy or brilliant. The acrobat s spectacular tricks dazzled the audience. daz zle (daz l) verb, dazzled, dazzling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dazzle pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir DC or D.C. 1. An abbreviation for District of Columbia. 2. An abbreviation for direct current. DC or D.C. A prefix that means: 1. To do the opposite of; undo. Desegregate means to do the opposite of segregate. 2. To remove. Defrost means to remove frost. 3. Down; lower. Depression means a place that is lower than the area around it. Postal abbreviation for Delaware. deacon udSndDir udPronouce 1. A church officer who helps a minister. 2. A member of the clergy who ranks just below a priest. dea con (d n) noun, plural deacons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deaconU pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. No longer living or having life. The plant was dead because it had not gotten enough water and sun. 2. Not having life. Rocks are dead matter. 3. Without power, activity, or interest. I can t make a phone call because the telephone is dead. Winter is a dead time for the stores at the beach. 4. Complete; total. When the curtain rose in the theater, there was dead silence. 5. Sure or certain; exact. Try to hit the target at dead center. Adjective. 1. Completely. The hikers were dead tired. 2. Directly; straight. The exit from the highway is dead ahead. Adverb. 1. People who are no longer living. The minister led us in a prayer for the dead. 2. The time of greatest darkness or coldness. A noise woke me up in the dead of night. Noun. dead (ded) adjective, deader, deadest; adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ded) deaden To dull or weaken. The dentist gave me an injection to deaden the pain in my sore tooth. dead en (ded n) verb, deadened, deadening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deaden pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir dead end A street or passage that is closed at one end. dead end deadline udSndDir udPronouce A set time by which something must be finished; time limit. The deadline for handing in our book reports is Friday. dead line (ded ) noun, plural deadlines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deadlineS pronunciation deadly 1. Causing or likely to cause death. A knife can be a deadly weapon. 2. Meaning to kill or destroy. The two countries became deadly enemies when they went to war. dead ly (ded ) adjective, deadlier, deadliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir deadly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir 1. Not able to hear, or not able to hear well. The deaf children were using sign language to speak to one another. 2. Not willing to hear or listen. Most people were deaf to the beggar s calls for help. deaf (def) adjective, deafer, deafest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (def) udPronouce udSndDir darken To make or become dark or darker. The baseball players watched the rain clouds darken the sky. The white paint had darkened with age. dark en (d n) verb, darkened, darkening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir darken pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir darling udEmotion flirtati udSndDir udPronouce A person who is loved very much. The proud couple called their new baby darling. Noun. 1. Very much loved; dear. My grandparents wrote a letter to me at camp that began with the words Our darling grandchild. 2. Cute and adorable. Everyone thought the kittens were darling. Adjective. dar ling (d ling) noun, plural darlings; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir darling pronunciation ling)1 max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati To mend by making stitches back and forth across a hole or tear. You can use woolen yarn to darn that hole in your sock. darn (d rn) verb, darned, darning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A thin, pointed object that looks like a small arrow. 2. darts. A game in which darts are thrown at a target. Noun. 1. To jump or move suddenly and quickly. We watched the rabbit dart into the bushes. 2. To throw or send suddenly and quickly. The frog darted out its tongue to catch the fly. Why did you dart that angry look at me? Verb. dart (d rt) noun, plural darts; verb, darted, darting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move fast; rush. We tried to teach our dog not to dash after cars. 2. To hit or throw with force; smash. High waves dashed against the ship during the storm. 3. To destroy or ruin. Spraining my ankle dashed my hopes of running in the race. 4. To make, write or finish quickly. I dashed off a short letter to a friend. Verb. 1. A fast movement or sudden rush. The hikers made a dash for cover when the rain started. 2. A small amount that is added or mixed in. Add a dash of pepper to the beef stew. 3. A short race. Both schools had runners in the 50-yard dash. 4. A punctuation mark ( ) that is used to show a pause or a break in the thought that a sentence expresses. A dash is also used to show that something has been left out of a sentence. Noun. dash (dash) verb, dashed, dashing; noun, plural dashes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dash) dashboard udSndDir udPronouce A panel under the windshield in an automobile. It has dials and instruments to help the driver operate the car. dash board (dash ) noun, plural dashboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dashboard pronunciation (dash :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udSndEffect data.wav udPronouce 1. Individual facts, figures, and other items of information. These data from the computer don t seem to be accurate. The singular of data in this sense is datum. 2. Information as a whole. Adequate data on that subject is sometimes difficult to find. da ta (d or dat ) plural noun, noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir datac pronunciation or dat SoundButton SBButtonShadow n :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE database A collection of information that can be examined and changed with a computer. This word is also spelled data base. da base (d or dat ) noun, plural databases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir database pronunciation or dat max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. The day, month, year, or time when something happened or happens. The date of my birthday is June 3. The date that the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britain was July 4, 1776. What is today s date? 2. Writing or numerals that say when something was made or written. The date on the coin was 1883. 3. An agreement to meet or be with someone at a certain time and place. The two friends made a date to meet for lunch on Thursday. 4. A person with whom one has such an agreement. My cousin doesn t have a date for the dance yet. Noun. 1. To mark with a time or date. Be sure to date your test paper. 2. To find out or fix the time of. The scientists at the museum were able to date the dinosaur bones. 3. To belong to or come from a certain time. The old chair in the living room dates from the late 1800s. 4. To meet socially with a person for companionship. They have been dating for six months. I dated one of my classmates during the summer. Verb. out of date. No longer fashionable; old-fashioned. I gave away some clothes that were out of date. date (d t) noun, plural dates; verb, dated, dating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom out of date. No longer fashionable; old-fashioned. I gave away some clothes that were out of date.[ pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A sweet fruit that grows on a kind of palm tree. The tree that this fruit grows on is also called a date. It grows in warm areas. date (d t) noun, plural dates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Fruit date palm tree datum One piece of information. Look up data for more information. da tum (d m or dat m) noun, plural data. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir datum pronunciation m or dat udPronouce udSndDir daughter udSndDir udPronouce A female child. A girl or woman is the daughter of her mother and father. daugh ter (d r) noun, plural daughters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daughter pronunciation daughter-in-law udSndDir udPronouce The wife of a son. daugh ter-in-law (d r in l ) noun, plural daughters-in-law. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daughter-in-law pronunciation r in l udSndDir udPronouce 1. The first light that appears in the morning; daybreak. 2. The beginning or first sign. The dawn of civilization took place thousands of years ago. Noun. 1. To begin to get light in the morning; become day. We sat on the beach and watched the day dawn. 2. To begin to be clear or understood. It dawned on us that we were being teased. Verb. dawn (d n) noun, plural dawns; verb, dawned, dawning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The period of light between the rising and setting of the sun. The farmer worked all day long. 2. The twenty-four hours of one day and night. We have a vacation of ten days in the spring. 3. The part of a day spent working. My school day ends at three o clock in the afternoon. 4. A time or period. In the present day, more Americans live in cities than on farms. day (d ) noun, plural days. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation daybreak udSndDir udPronouce The time each morning when light first appears; dawn. day break (d ) noun, plural daybreaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daybreak pronunciation A little wet; moist. Spilled milk can be wiped up with a damp sponge. It was a damp and chilly day. Adjective. Slight wetness; moisture. The damp in the cellar made the paint on the walls peel. Noun. damp (damp) adjective, damper, dampest; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (damp) udPronouce udSndDir dampen 1. To make a little wet or moist. Dampen the rag before you wipe the table. 2. To lessen the force or strength of. Losing the game dampened the team s spirits. damp en (dam n) verb, dampened, dampening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dampen pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir dance udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move the body or feet in time to music. We put on a record and danced. The ballerina danced across the stage. 2. To move or jump about quickly or lightly. Sunlight danced on the lake. Verb. 1. A particular set of steps or movements done in time to music. The waltz, the polka, and the reel are dances. 2. A party where people dance. There will be a dance Friday night at the high school. Noun. dance (dans) verb, danced, dancing; noun, plural dances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dance pronunciation (dans) dancer udSndDir udPronouce A person who dances. The band stopped playing, and the dancers sat down. danc er (dan r) noun, plural dancers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dancer! pronunciation dandelion enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A plant with a bright yellow flower and jagged leaves. Dandelion leaves are sometimes eaten in salads or cooked as a vegetable. dan on (dan n) noun, plural dandelions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dandelion pronunciation word history Word History The word dandelion comes from the old French name for this flower, which meant s teeth. The plant probably got its name because its leaves are pointed like teeth. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE dandruff Small white pieces of dead skin that fall from the scalp. dan druff (dan f) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dandruff pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion disguste disguste disguste dandy udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce A man who is very proud of his clothes and the way he looks. Noun. Very good; excellent. You can make dandy curtains out of those sheets. Adjective. dan dy (dan ) noun, plural dandies; adjective, dandier, dandiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dandy pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udSndDir udPronouce A person who was born in or is a citizen of Denmark. Dane (d n) noun, plural Danes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation danger udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce 1. The chance that something bad or harmful will happen. There is great danger in skating on thin ice. 2. Something that may cause harm or injury. Icy roads are a danger to drivers. dan ger (d r) noun, plural dangers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir danger pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared dangerous :PHYSSIZE scared scared SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dangerous pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Likely to cause something bad or harmful to happen. Driving too fast is dangerous. Wild animals can be dangerous. dan ous (d s) adjective. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI udEmotion scared dangle To hang or swing loosely. Some old kite string dangled from a branch of the tree. dan gle (dang l) verb, dangled, dangling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dangle pronunciation (dang udPronouce udSndDir Danish The language of Denmark. Noun. Of or having to do with Denmark, its people, or its language. Adjective. Dan ish (d nish) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Danish pronunciation nish) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To ask someone to do something as a test of courage or ability; challenge. I dared my friend to jump off the diving board. 2. To be bold enough to try; have the courage for. No one dared to go into the dark cave. Verb. A challenge. I accepted my friend s dare and jumped across the stream. Noun. dare (d r) verb, dared, daring; noun, plural dares.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dareo pronunciation daredevil udSndDir udPronouce A person who performs bold or dangerous stunts; a person who is reckless. We were almost hit by the daredevil who skied too fast down the hill. Noun. Bold; reckless. Daredevil driving is foolish and unsafe. Adjective. dare il (d il) noun, plural daredevils; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daredevil pronunciation daring udSndDir udPronouce Courage or boldness; bravery. The first pilots to fly airplanes were famous for their daring. Noun. Courageous and bold; brave; fearless. The police officer was given a medal for the daring rescue of a drowning child. Adjective. dar ing (d ing) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daring pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having little or no light. The night was dark because the clouds were covering the moon. 2. Black or brown rather than light in color. Some people s skin becomes dark when they spend time in the sun. Adjective. 1. A lack of light. I keep a light on in my room at night because I am afraid of the dark. 2. Night or nightfall; the end of daylight. My grandparents asked us to be home before dark. Noun. in the dark. Without knowledge; not aware. The teacher kept us in the dark about the surprise party. dark (d rk) adjective, darker, darkest; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir darky idiom in the dark. Without knowledge; not aware. The teacher kept us in the dark about the surprise party.1 pronunciation dachshund udSndDir udPronouce A small dog with a long body, very short legs, and drooping ears. dachs hund (d or d ) noun, plural dachshunds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dachshund pronunciation or d udSndDir udPronouce Father. I call my father Dad. dad (dad) noun, plural dads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dad) daddy udSndDir udPronouce Father. Young children often call their father Daddy. dad dy (dad ) noun, plural daddies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daddy pronunciation daddy-longlegs udSndDir udPronouce An animal that looks like a spider. It has a small round body and eight very long, thin legs. dad dy-long legs (dad ) noun, plural daddy-longlegs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daddy-longlegsG pronunciation daffodil udSndDir udPronouce A plant that has long, narrow leaves and yellow or white flowers shaped like trumpets. Daffodils grow from underground bulbs. daf dil (daf ) noun, plural daffodils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daffodilC pronunciation :PHYSSIZE dagger udSndDir udPronouce A small weapon that looks like a knife. A dagger has a pointed blade that is used for stabbing. dag ger (dag r) noun, plural daggers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dagger pronunciation daily udSndDir udPronouce Appearing, done, or happening every day. Many people read the daily newspaper on the way to work. Adjective. Every day. That train runs daily. Adverb. A newspaper published every day or every weekday. Noun. dai ly (d ) adjective; adverb; noun, plural dailies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daily pronunciation dainty 1. Delicate and pretty. The fine handkerchief was decorated with a dainty design. 2. Hard to please. The dainty eater wouldn t accept leftovers. dain ty (d ) adjective, daintier, daintiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dainty pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir dairy udSndDir udPronouce 1. A place where milk and cream are stored or made into butter and cheese. 2. A store or business that sells milk, cream, yogurt, and other milk products. 3. A farm where cows are raised for their milk and milk products are sometimes produced. dair ) noun, plural dairies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dairy pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A slightly raised platform for a throne, a speaker s desk, or seats for guests of honor. da is (d is) noun, plural daises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation daisy enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A plant with a flower of pink, white, or yellow petals around a yellow center. dai sy (d ) noun, plural daisies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir daisy pronunciation word history Word History Daisy comes from the earlier phrase the day s eye, a poetic name for this flower. The daisy was thought to resemble the sun. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A valley. dale (d l) noun, plural dales. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Dalmatian udSndDir udPronouce A large dog that has a short white coat with small black or brown spots. Dal tian (dal m n) noun, plural Dalmatians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Dalmatian udSndDir udPronouce A wall built across a stream or river to hold back the water and form a lake or pond. Dams can be used to prevent floods or generate electricity. Noun. To hold back with a dam. Beavers dam streams with mud and sticks. Verb. dam (dam) noun, plural dams; verb, dammed, damming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dam) :PHYSSIZE damage udSndDir udPronouce Harm or injury that makes something less valuable or useful. The flood caused great damage to the farms in the area. Noun. To harm or injure. Rain came through the open window and damaged the books on the window sill. Verb. dam age (dam ij) noun, plural damages; verb, damaged, damaging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir damage pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A woman who has a high social position or a position of honor. 2. An elderly woman. dame (d m) noun, plural dames. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation cutter udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf488 1. A person whose job it is to cut out things. A diamond cutter cuts away bits of the stone to give a diamond a special shape. A dress cutter cuts out dresses from fabric. 2. A tool or machine that is used to cut out things. It is fun to use cookie cutters to make different shapes. 3. A small, fast ship. The coast guard uses cutters to rescue people who are having trouble at sea. cut ter (kut r) noun, plural cutters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cutter pronunciation cutting udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm457 1. Able to make a slit or other opening in; sharp. The cutting edge of a knife is thinner than the other edge. 2. Hurting a person s feelings. Think before you make a cutting remark to a friend, or you might be sorry. Adjective. 1. A small part cut from a plant that is used to grow a new plant. If you take a cutting from ivy and put it in water, it will grow roots. 2. An article or picture cut out of a newspaper or magazine; clipping. Noun. cut ting (kut ing) adjective; noun, plural cuttings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cutting pronunciation cycle udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf489 1. A series of events that happen one after another in the same order, over and over again. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter are the cycle of the four seasons of the year. 2. A bicycle, tricycle, or motorcycle. Noun. To ride a bicycle, tricycle, or motorcycle. We plan to cycle in the park. Verb. cy cle (s l) noun, plural cycles; verb, cycled, cycling.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cycle pronunciation cyclone udEmotion mylist udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm458 A storm that is characterized by very powerful winds. The winds in a cyclone move around and around and can cause much damage. cy clone (s n) noun, plural cyclones.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cyclone pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist cylinder udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf490 A solid or hollow object that is shaped like a drum or a soup can. cyl der (sil r) noun, plural cylinders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cylinder pronunciation cylindrical Having the shape of a cylinder. cy cal (s dri k l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cylindrical pronunciation dri k udPronouce Cm459 udSndDir c\c28 cymbal udsndeffect cymbal.wav udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm460 A metal musical instrument that is shaped like a plate. A cymbal is hit against another cymbal or with a drumstick to make a clashing sound. Another word that sounds like this is symbol. cym bal (sim l) noun, plural cymbals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cymbal pronunciation :PHYSSIZE SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cypress udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm461 Any of various evergreen trees that have small leaves like scales. The wood of cypress trees is very hard and is used for building. cy press (s pris) noun, plural cypresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cypress pronunciation pris) Cyprus An island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Cy prus (s s) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Cyprus pronunciation udPronouce Cf491 udSndDir c\c28 udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cc113 An abnormal sac on the inside or the outside of the body. Cysts contain liquid and often are removed by surgery. cyst (sist) noun, plural cysts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sist) cytoplasm A substance that is like jelly and that holds all the parts inside a cell. cy plasm (s plaz m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cytoplasm pronunciation plaz udPronouce Cf492 udSndDir c\c28 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cc114 One of the male rulers of Russia before the revolution of 1917. czar (z r) noun, plural czars.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History Czar is the Russian word for Caesar. Julius Caesar was the first Roman emperor, and the name Caesar became the standard title for later Roman emperors, as well as for the Russian czars. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE czarina udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf493 The wife of a czar or a woman who ruled Russia before the revolution of 1917. cza na (z ) noun, plural czarinas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir czarina pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The fourth letter of the alphabet. 2. The Roman numeral for 500. d, D (d ) noun, plural d SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To touch lightly and gently; pat. The school nurse dabbed my cut knee with cotton. 2. To put on lightly and gently. You should dab lotion on those sunburned arms. Verb. 1. A small, moist mass of something. I took a dab of clay and molded it with my fingers. 2. A little bit. Would you like a dab of butter on your mashed potatoes? Noun. dab (dab) verb, dabbed, dabbing; noun, plural dabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (dab) dabble 1. To work at or do something a little, but not in a serious way. Some pupils dabble at playing the piano and don t practice enough. 2. To splash in and out of the water. The children sat on the dock to dabble their feet in the water. dab ble (dab l) verb, dabbled, dabbling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir dabble pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir cursor udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf479 A special symbol on a computer monitor that shows where the next letter or number will appear. Some cursors flash on and off. cur sor (k r) noun, plural cursors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cursor; pronunciation Rudely brief; abrupt. I asked directions politely, but all I got was a curt reply. curt (k rt) adjective, curter, curtest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Cc110 udSndDir c\c28 curtain udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm453 1. A piece of cloth hung across an open space. Curtains are hung at windows, in doorways, and across the front part of a stage. 2. Anything that screens or covers like a curtain. A curtain of fog hid the tops of the tall buildings. Noun. To put a curtain over; screen. We curtained off a part of the basement as a workshop. Verb. cur tain (k tin) noun, plural curtains; verb, curtained, curtaining.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curtain pronunciation curtsy udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf480 A bow showing respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. Women and girls make a curtsy, and men and boys make a bow. Noun. To make a curtsy. The women curtsied and the men bowed when the monarch greeted them. Verb. curt sy (k ) noun, plural curtsies; verb, curtsied, curtsying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curtsy5 pronunciation curve udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf481 1. A line that keeps bending in one direction. A curve has no straight parts or angles. 2. Something that has the shape of a curve. The baby looked snug in the curve of the nurse s arm. Noun. To bend or move in a curved line. The road curves on the other side of the bridge. Verb. curve (k rv) noun, plural curves; verb, curved, curving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curve pronunciation curve in a roaddoadd :PHYSSIZE cushion udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf482 1. A pillow or soft pad used to sit, lie, or rest on. Our couch has three cushions on the seat. 2. Something like a cushion in shape or use. I sat on a cushion of grass. 3. Anything that softens a blow or protects against harm. Shoes are a cushion against shock for a runner s feet. Noun. 1. To make a pillow or soft pad for. If you cushion the rocking chair it will be more comfortable. 2. To soften a blow or shock. The pile of leaves cushioned my fall from the tree. Verb. cush ion (k n) noun, plural cushions; verb, cushioned, cushioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cushion pronunciation custard udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf483 A sweet dessert made of eggs, milk, and sugar. Custard may be cooked or frozen. cus tard (kus rd) noun, plural custards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir custard pronunciation custodian udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf484 A person who is responsible for the care of a person or thing. The school custodian made sure the buildings were kept clean and in good repair. cus an (k n) noun, plural custodians._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir custodian pronunciation n)init custody udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf485 The care and keeping of a person or thing. I was in my grandparents custody while my parents were in France for a month. The suspected thief was in the custody of the police until bail was arranged. cus dy (kus ) noun, plural custodies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir custody pronunciation custom udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf486 1. A way of acting that has become accepted by many people. Customs are learned and passed down from one generation to another. Fireworks displays on the Fourth of July are an American custom. 2. The usual way that something is done; habit. It is my custom to walk to school every morning. 3. customs. Taxes that a government collects on products that are brought in from a foreign country. We had to pay customs on the sweaters we had bought in Scotland. Noun. Made the way the buyer wants or needs. The custom color of the paint on our house was mixed for us at the store. Adjective. cus tom (kus m) noun, plural customs; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir custom pronunciation customary Usual. It is customary in our family to have Thanksgiving dinner at our grandparents house. cus y (kus ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir customary pronunciation udPronouce Cm454 udSndDir c\c28 customer udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm455 A person who buys something at a store or uses the services of a business establishment. Most of the bakery s regular customers shop there at least once a week. cus er (kus r) noun, plural customers.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir customer pronunciation udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cc111 1. To divide, pierce, open, or take away a part with something sharp. We could not untie the knot so we had to cut the string. Cut the pie into six slices. I cut my foot on the sharp rock. We have to cut the grass today. The cold wind cut through the light jacket. 2. To make by using a sharp tool. We cut a hole in the door so the cat could come in and go out. 3. To do the work of a sharp tool. This saw cuts well. 4. To be capable of being cut. This steak cuts easily. 5. To make shorter or smaller; lessen. I cut my speech because it was too long. The store will cut all its prices for the big sale. 6. To have a tooth or teeth grow through the gum. The baby cut a new tooth yesterday. 7. To put an end to or interrupt. That last bolt of lightning cut the electricity for a minute. 8. To cross or pass. The river cuts through the valley. Let s cut through the park instead of walking around it. 9. To be absent from, usually without permission. The two students failed because they cut classes. Verb. 1. An opening or slit made with something sharp. The cut on my hand is from the broken glass. 2. A piece or part that has been cut or cut off. We had a nice cut of beef for dinner. 3. A decrease. The store announced a cut in its prices. 4. The way or shape in which a thing is cut; style. The cut of that dress is old-fashioned. Noun. cut (kut) verb, cut, cutting; noun, plural cuts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kut) Delightful or pretty; charming. This is the cutest puppy I ve ever seen. cute (k t) adjective, cuter, cutest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Cc112 udSndDir c\c28 cuticle udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf487 A tough layer of dead skin. We have cuticles around the edges of our fingernails. cu cle (k l) noun, plural cuticles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cuticle pronunciation cutlass udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm456 A sword with a wide, flat, curved blade. cut lass (kut s) noun, plural cutlasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cutlass pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass cupboard udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cm446 A cabinet or closet with shelves to store dishes or food. cup board (kub rd) noun, plural cupboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cupboard pronunciation cupcake udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cm447 A small cake. Cupcakes are baked in metal pans with several hollows shaped like cups. cup cake (kup ) noun, plural cupcakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cupcake pronunciation cupful udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf474 1. The amount that a cup holds. The size of this kind of cupful depends on the size of the cup. 2. The amount held by a standard cup in liquid or dry measurement. A cupful of water is eight ounces of water, or half a pint. cup ful (kup ) noun, plural cupfuls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cupful pronunciation udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cc106 1. A border of concrete or stone along the side of a road or sidewalk. We found a place to park along the curb in front of the restaurant. 2. Anything that holds back or controls an action. Our family keeps a curb on spending by following a strict budget. 3. A chain or strap that is fastened to a horse s bit. It is used to control the horse when the reins are pulled. Noun. To hold back or control. I tried to curb my anger by counting silently to ten before I spoke. Verb. curb (k rb) noun, plural curbs; verb, curbed, curbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curb5 pronunciation rb)ion udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cc107 The thick part of milk that separates from the watery part when the milk sours. Curds are used in making cheese. curd (k rd) noun, plural curds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation curdle To form or cause to form into a curd. This milk has curdled overnight. Heat curdles milk. cur dle (k l) verb, curdled, curdling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curdle pronunciation udPronouce Cm448 udSndDir c\c27 udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cc108 1. To make a person or animal healthy again. The veterinarian cured our dog. 2. To get rid of. To cure a cold you should stay in bed and rest. 3. To preserve or prepare meat and fish for use by drying, smoking, or salting. Farmers cure the meat of pigs to make ham. Verb. 1. Something that makes a person or animal healthy again. Aspirin is the best cure for my headache. 2. A return to good health. The patient s cure required a week in the hospital. Noun. cure (ky r) verb, cured, curing; noun, plural cures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curem pronunciation r)butt curfew enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf475 A fixed time at night when a person has to be indoors or at home. At camp we had a ten o clock curfew for being in bed. cur few (k ) noun, plural curfews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curfew pronunciation word history Word History The word curfew comes from two old French words meaning cover and fire. In the Middle Ages, a bell was rung to tell people when it was time to put out or cover their fires for the night. This signal became known as the curfew. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE curiosity udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf476 1. A strong wish to learn about things that are new, strange, or interesting. The locked closet aroused our curiosity. 2. Something that is interesting because it is strange, rare, or unusual. A horse and buggy is a curiosity today. cu ty (ky ) noun, plural curiosities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curiosity pronunciation curious 1. Eager to learn about things that are new, strange, or interesting. I was really curious about the new student. 2. Strange or unusual. That is a curious old coin. cu ous (ky s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curious pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm449 udSndDir c\c28 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cc109 To twist in curved rings or coils. I curled my hair for the party. The smoke curled from the chimney. The cat curled up for a nap. Verb. 1. A curved lock of hair. The child s curls were hidden by a hat. 2. Something shaped like a ring or coil. A curl of smoke rose upward out of the chimney. Noun. curl (k rl) verb, curled, curling; noun, plural curls.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation curly Forming or having curls. You have curly hair. curl ) adjective, curlier, curliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curly pronunciation udPronouce Cf477 udSndDir c\c28 currant udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm450 1. A small, sour berry that grows in bunches on a bush. Currants are used to make jelly. 2. A small seedless raisin used in cakes, pies, and buns. Another word that sounds like this is current. cur rant (k nt) noun, plural currants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir currant pronunciation currency udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm451 1. The money that is used in a country. Dollars, quarters, and dimes are part of the currency used in the United States and Canada. Pesos are part of the currency of Mexico. 2. General use or acceptance. As more people use a new word, they begin to give it currency. cur cy (k ) noun, plural currencies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir currency pronunciation current udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cf478 1. Belonging to the present time. My current address is on the envelope. 2. Commonly used or accepted. At one time the belief was current that people lived on the planet Mars. Adjective. 1. A part of the air or of a body of water that is moving along in a path. The rubber raft was caught in the current and carried out to sea. A cold current of air flowed into the room through the door. 2. A flow of electricity. A plug lets a household appliance use the current in the wires of houses. 3. The way events or thoughts seem to move along a path; trend. The current of public opinion today seems to be that the mayor should resign. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is currant. cur rent (k nt) adjective; noun, plural currents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir current pronunciation curse udSndDir c\c28 udPronouce Cm452 1. A wish that something evil or harmful will happen to a person or thing. A curse is often made by calling on God or gods. 2. A word or words used when swearing. A curse is usually said in anger. 3. Something that brings or causes evil, harm, or suffering. War has been a curse throughout human history. Noun. 1. To wish that something evil or harmful will happen to a person or thing. The soldier cursed the enemy. 2. To say a word or words that show hate or anger; swear. 3. To cause evil, harm, or suffering to. Our neighbor has been cursed with a weak back for years. Verb. curse (k rs) noun, plural curses; verb, cursed, cursing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir curse pronunciation rs)ud cuckoo udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cm440 A bird that has a long tail and a call that sounds like its name. Most cuckoos have brown or gray feathers. cuck oo (k or k ) noun, plural cuckoos.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cuckooY pronunciation or k :PHYSSIZE cucumber udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf470 A long, green vegetable with white flesh and many seeds inside. The cucumber grows on a vine. Cucumbers are eaten raw in salads or made into pickles. cu ber (k kum b r) noun, plural cucumbers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cucumberk pronunciation kum b udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cc100 Food that comes back into the mouth from the first stomach of cows, sheep, and some other animals so that they can chew it again. cud (kud) noun, plural cuds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kud) cuddle 1. To hold close in one s arms; hold tenderly. I cuddled the cat, and it fell asleep. 2. To lie close and snug. They cuddled together for warmth. cud dle (kud l) verb, cuddled, cuddling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cuddle pronunciation udPronouce Cm441 udSndDir c\c27 max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cc101 A signal that tells someone when to do something. The ring of the telephone was the actor s cue to walk on stage. Take a cue from me and leave the room when I do. Noun. To give a signal to someone to tell them when to do something. Your job is to stand in the wings and cue the actors. Verb. cue (k ) noun, plural cues; verb, cued, cuing.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation )shed udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cc102 A long, thin stick that is used to strike the ball in playing pool or billiards. cue (k ) noun, plural cues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cc103 1. A band of material at the bottom of a sleeve. 2. A fold of material that is turned up at the bottom of the leg of a pair of trousers. cuff (kuf) noun, plural cuffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kuf) udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cc104 To hit with the hand. The grocer cuffed the child on the head for stealing an apple. Verb. A hit with the hand; slap. Give the dog a cuff if its snaps at you. Noun. cuff (kuf) verb, cuffed, cuffing; noun, plural cuffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kuf) culprit udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf471 A person who is guilty of doing something that is wrong. My sister and brother are the culprits who put salt in the sugar bowl. cul prit (kul prit) noun, plural culprits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir culprit pronunciation prit) cultivate 1. To prepare and use land for growing vegetables, flowers, or other crops. To cultivate land, you dig it, fertilize it, and remove weeds from it before you plant seeds. 2. To plant and help grow. That farmer cultivates corn. 3. To work hard to improve or develop. Try to cultivate good study habits. cul vate (kul ) verb, cultivated, cultivating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cultivate pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cultivating a garden udPronouce Cm442 udSndDir c\c27 cultivator udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cm443 A tool or machine used to loosen the soil and pull up weeds around growing plants. cul tor (kul r) noun, plural cultivators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cultivatorM pronunciation cultural Having to do with culture. This book is about the cultural history of England. cul al (kul l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cultural pronunciation udPronouce Cm444 udSndDir c\c27 culture udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf472 1. The arts, beliefs, and customs that make up a way of life for a group of people at a certain time. We are studying the culture of the Eskimo. 2. An appreciation of the arts, knowledge, and good taste and manners that are the result of education. A person of great culture gave these paintings to the museum. 3. The growing and improvement of plants or animals. Animal culture has resulted in the development of many new breeds. 4. The growing of living cells or microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, for medical or scientific study. cul ture (kul r) noun, plural cultures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir culture pronunciation cumbersome Not easy to manage or carry; unwieldy. I struggled up the stairs with the cumbersome box. cum some (kum m) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cumbersome pronunciation udPronouce Cm445 udSndDir c\c27 cunning Very clever at fooling or deceiving others; sly. Adjective. Cleverness at fooling or deceiving others. Foxes are said to show much cunning in escaping from hunters. Noun. cun ning (kun ing) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cunning pronunciation udPronouce Cf473 udSndDir c\c27 udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cc105 1. A small bowl with a handle that is used to drink from. 2. The amount that a cup holds. I would like a cup of water. 3. A unit of measure equal to eight ounces. There are four cups in a quart. 4. Anything that has the shape of a cup. A silver cup was the prize for the winner of the sailing race. Noun. To shape like a cup. Cup your hands when you catch the ball. Verb. cup (kup) noun, plural cups; verb, cupped, cupping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kup) crusader udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf464 A person who fights in a crusade. cru er (kr r) noun, plural crusaders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crusader pronunciation crush udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf465 1. To squeeze very hard. When you crush something, it is broken, put out of shape, or hurt in some way. This machine crushes ice into small bits. The garbage can was crushed when the truck ran over it. 2. To press into wrinkles; crumple. The dress was crushed because it was poorly packed. 3. To put down; subdue. Our hopes of going to the circus were crushed when we couldn t get tickets. Verb. 1. A very strong pressure or squeezing. The crush of the crowd pushed the student against the door of the gym. 2. A sudden, strong liking for a person. I used to have a crush on that movie star. Noun. crush (krush) verb, crushed, crushing; noun, plural crushes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crush pronunciation (krush) crust udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf466 1. The hard, crisp outside part of bread, rolls, or other food. A pie has a crust of dough. We fed the birds crusts of bread. 2. Any hard outside part or coating. The pond was covered with a crust of ice. The crust of the earth is a layer of rock 20 miles deep. Noun. To cover or become covered with a crust. Ice crusted the pond. Verb. crust (krust) noun, plural crusts; verb, crusted, crusting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crust pronunciation (krust) crustacean udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf467 An animal that has a hard shell and lives mostly in water. Lobsters, crabs, shrimp, and barnacles are crustaceans. crus cean (kru st n) noun, plural crustaceans.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crustaceano pronunciation (kru st :PHYSSIZE max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass crutch udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cm437 A support that helps a lame person in walking. A crutch is a pole that usually has a padded part at the top that fits under the arm so a person can lean on it. crutch (kruch) noun, plural crutches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crutchc pronunciation (kruch) udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce 1. To shed tears; weep. The hungry baby cried. Many in the audience cried during the sad movie. 2. To call loudly; shout. The people in the burning building cried for help. 3. To utter a special sound, as a bird or other animal does. The gulls cried to each other as they flew by. Verb. 1. A loud call or shout. My cousin gave a cry of surprise when we tapped on the window. The family heard a cry for help from the lake. 2. A fit of weeping. I had a long cry when I learned that we had to move. 3. The special sound that an animal makes. Late at night we listened to the cries of the owls. Noun. cry (kr ) verb, cried, crying; noun, plural cries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation crystal udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cm438 1. A clear kind of rock. Quartz is a kind of crystal. 2. A body that is formed by certain substances when they change into a solid. Crystals have flat surfaces and a regular shape. Salt forms in crystals. Snowflakes are crystals. 3. A very fine, clear glass used to make drinking glasses, bowls, plates, and vases. Crystal sparkles in the light. 4. The transparent covering that protects the face of a watch. Noun. 1. Made of crystal. The crystal bowl had a crack in it. 2. Like crystal; clear. You can see the bottom of the lake through the crystal water. Adjective. crys tal (kris l) noun, plural crystals; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crystal pronunciation (kris crystallize To form into crystals. Cold winds crystallized the vapor in the air into snowflakes. crys lize (kris ) verb, crystallized, crystallizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crystallize pronunciation (kris udPronouce Cf468 udSndDir c\c27 Postal abbreviation for Connecticut. An abbreviation for cubic. max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce A very young bear, wolf, lion, or tiger. cub (kub) noun, plural cubs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kub) An island country in the Caribbean Sea. Cu ba (k ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir c\c27 Cuban udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cf469 A person who was born in or is a citizen of Cuba. Noun. Of or having to do with Cuba or its people. Adjective. Cu ban (k n) noun, plural Cubans; adjective.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Cuban pronunciation udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce 1. A solid figure with six equal, square sides. 2. Something shaped like a cube. Put more ice cubes in my iced tea, please. 3. The product of a number that is multiplied by itself twice. The cube of 2 is 8 because 2 x 2 x 2 = 8. Noun. 1. To cut or make into cubes. We cubed potatoes to make potato salad. 2. To multiply a number by itself twice. Verb. cube (k b) noun, plural cubes; verb, cubed, cubing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The building block is a cube. cubic 1. Shaped like a cube. These building blocks are cubic. 2. Describing or measuring length, breadth, and thickness. The volume of an object is given in cubic measures, such as cubic inches or cubic feet. cu bic (k bik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cubic pronunciation bik)} udPronouce Cm439 udSndDir c\c27 cub scout A boy who is a junior member of the Boy Scouts. cub scout crowbar udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm431 A heavy steel or iron bar that has one flattened end. A crowbar is used to lift things up or pry things apart. crow bar (kr ) noun, plural crowbars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crowbar pronunciation :PHYSSIZE crowd udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf454 A large number of people gathered together. There was a crowd of people waiting to get into the theater. Noun. 1. To put or force too many people or things into too small a space; fill too full. My cousin crowded the shelf with books. 2. To gather closely or in large numbers. We crowded around the table to get our food. 3. To move by pushing or shoving. We asked the people behind us in line not to crowd us. Verb. crowd (kroud) noun, plural crowds; verb, crowded, crowding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crowd pronunciation (kroud) crown udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf455 1. A covering for the head worn by kings and queens. A crown is often made of gold and silver set with jewels. 2. A king or queen; government headed by a king or queen. The crown was overthrown by a revolution. 3. A wreath or band worn on the head. The winner of the race was given a crown of laurel leaves. 4. The highest or top part of anything. I squashed the crown of your hat when I accidentally sat on it. 5. The part of a tooth that can be seen above the gums or a substitute for this part. Noun. 1. To make a person a king or queen at a special ceremony during which a crown is put on his or her head. 2. To declare officially to be. The boxer was crowned champion. 3. To be on the top of. The state flag crowned the office building. Verb. crown (kroun) noun, plural crowns; verb, crowned, crowning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crown pronunciation (kroun) s-nest udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm432 A small platform near the top of a ship s mast. Sailors use it as a lookout tower. crow s-nest (kr ) noun, plural crow s-nests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir s-nest pronunciation crucial Very important; decisive. When a thing is crucial it means that it will decide whether something else succeeds or fails. The last inning of the baseball game was crucial to our team. cru cial (kr l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crucial pronunciation udPronouce Cf456 udSndDir c\c26 crude 1. In a natural or raw state. Crude oil is oil as it is pumped from the ground. 2. Done or made without skill; rough. The children built a crude shack in the woods out of wood they had found. 3. Lacking good manners or taste; not refined; rude. It was crude of them to laugh at the child who fell off the chair. crude (kr d) adjective, cruder, crudest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crude pronunciation udPronouce Cm433 udSndDir c\c26 cruel 1. Willing to cause pain or suffering to others. It would be cruel to beat an animal. 2. Causing pain or suffering. A cruel, cold wind swept across the plains, destroying crops and damaging homes. cru el (kr l) adjective, crueler, cruelest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cruel pronunciation udPronouce Cm434 udSndDir c\c26 max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion cruelty udEmotion udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf457 1. The causing of pain or suffering to others. I dislike people who show cruelty to animals. 2. A cruel act. The soldiers suffered many cruelties in the enemy prison camp. cru ty (kr ) noun, plural cruelties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cruelty pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE cruet udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf458 A small glass bottle that vinegar, oil, or other dressings are served in. cru et (kr it) noun, plural cruets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cruet pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cruise udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf459 1. To sail from place to place. The sailboat cruised along the coast. 2. To move or ride from place to place. A police car cruises through our neighborhood each night. Verb. A trip in a boat taken for pleasure. I would love to take a cruise to Hawaii. Noun. cruise (kr z) verb, cruised, cruising; noun, plural cruises. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cruiseQ pronunciation cruiser udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf460 1. A warship that is faster than a battleship and carries fewer guns. 2. A motorboat with a cabin that has space for cooking and sleeping. 3. A police car that patrols the streets. cruis er (kr r) noun, plural cruisers.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cruiser pronunciation crumb udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf461 A tiny piece of bread, cake, cracker, or cookie. We put out crumbs for the birds. crumb (krum) noun, plural crumbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crumb pronunciation (krum)Sn crumble 1. To break into small pieces. The muffin crumbled when I tried to butter it. 2. To fall apart or be destroyed. The old house is slowly crumbling. The team s hopes for winning the game crumbled when the best player got sick. crum ble (krum l) verb, crumbled, crumbling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crumble pronunciation (krum udPronouce Cf462 udSndDir c\c26 crumple udSndDir c\c26 udSndEffect crumple.wav udPronouce Cf463 1. To press or crush into wrinkles or folds. We crumpled sheets of newspaper to start the fire. 2. To fall down or collapse. The old shack crumpled when the bulldozer rammed it. crum ple (krum l) verb, crumpled, crumpling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crumple pronunciation (krum SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE crunch udSndDir c\c27 udSndEffect crunch.wav udPronouce Cm435 To chew or crush with a noisy, crackling sound. The rabbit crunched on a carrot. The thin ice crunched under my shoes. Verb. A crushing, crackling sound. We heard the crunch of the hiker s boots in the snow. Noun. crunch (krunch) verb, crunched, crunching; noun, plural crunches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crunch9 pronunciation (krunch) SoundButton SBButtonShadow < :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE crusade udSndDir c\c27 udPronouce Cm436 1. Any of the military expeditions undertaken by the Christian people of Europe between the years 1095 and 1291 to take Palestine away from the Muslims. 2. A strong fight against something evil or for something good. We started a crusade to clean up the town parks. Noun. To fight in a crusade. Our senator is crusading against the pollution of our nation s lakes and rivers. Verb. cru sade (kr ) noun, plural crusades; verb, crusaded, crusading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crusade pronunciation udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce 1. Plants that are grown to be used as food or to be sold for profit. Cotton is an important crop in the South. 2. The total amount of a plant grown as a crop that is gathered; harvest. We had a huge crop of tomatoes this year. 3. A group of persons or things that come at the same time. There was a large crop of new students at school this fall. 4. A pouch near the bottom of the throat of a bird. Food is held in the crop and is prepared for digestion. 5. A short whip that has a loop at the end instead of a lash. Some horseback riders use crops. Noun. To cut or bite off the top part of something. The deer cropped the bushes behind our house. Verb. to crop up. To arise or appear. Unexpected problems always crop up in a project like this. crop (krop) noun, plural crops; verb, cropped, cropping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to crop up. To arise or appear. Unexpected problems always crop up in a project like this.Q pronunciation (krop) croquet An outdoor game played with sticks called mallets that are used to hit wooden balls along the ground and through wire hoops called wickets. cro quet (kr ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir croquet pronunciation udPronouce Cf448 udSndDir c\c26 cross udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf449 1. A post or stake that has a bar across it. The cross is the symbol of Christianity because Jesus died on a cross. 2. Anything shaped like a cross. On some tests you make a cross next to the right answer to a question. 3. Any difficulty or suffering. The patient bore the cross of the illness without complaining. 4. A mixing of animals or plants of different kinds. A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey. Noun. 1. To move or go from one side of something to the other. The ship crossed the ocean in seven days. 2. To go across and divide; lie across. There s a traffic light where Main Street crosses Maple Street. 3. To draw a line across or through. You cross a in writing. 4. To put or lay one thing across another. I crossed my legs when I sat down. 5. To pass while going in different directions. Your letter must have crossed mine in the mail. 6. To go against; oppose. It angers my cousin to be crossed. 7. To mix plants or animals of different kinds in order to get a new kind. A horse crossed with a donkey will give birth to a mule. Verb. In a bad temper; grouchy. People sometimes get cross when you point out their mistakes. Adjective. cross (kr s) noun, plural crosses; verb, crossed, crossing; adjective, crosser, crossest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cross pronunciation crossbow udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf450 A weapon that was used in the Middle Ages that had a bow mounted across a wooden stock. cross bow (kr ) noun, plural crossbows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crossbow) pronunciation cross-eyed Having one or both eyes turned inward toward the nose. cross-eyed (kr ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cross-eyed pronunciation udPronouce Cm425 udSndDir c\c26 crossing udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm426 1. A place where two lines or other things cross each other. We stopped at the railroad crossing to let the train go through. 2. A place where a street or river may be crossed. There is a shallow crossing just down the stream. cross ing (kr sing) noun, plural crossings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crossing pronunciation sing) :PHYSSIZE children crossing the street cross-reference udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm427 A reference from one part of a book or index to another part, pointing out where more information can be found. Under the entry crocodile there is a cross-reference to the picture under alligator. cross-ref ence (kr ns) noun, plural cross-references. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cross-reference pronunciation crossroad udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm428 1. A road that crosses another road or a road that leads from one main road to another. 2. crossroads. The place where two or more roads cross each other. There were four stop signs at the crossroads. cross road (kr ) noun, plural crossroads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crossroad pronunciation cross section 1. A slice or piece made by cutting straight across something. When you cut an orange through the middle you make cross sections. 2. A sample of people or things that is thought to show what the whole group of people or things is like. A poll of a cross section of the state s voters showed that the candidate for senator would probably be elected.3 cross section crosswalk udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm429 A path marked off for use by pedestrians in crossing a street. Cars are supposed to stop before they get to the crosswalk. cross walk (kr ) noun, plural crosswalks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crosswalk pronunciation crossword puzzle A puzzle that has a pattern of squares that a person fills with words or phrases, putting one letter in each square. cross word puzzle (kr SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crossword puzzle pronunciation udPronouce Cf451 udSndDir c\c26 crotch udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf452 The place where the body divides into two legs, or where a branch of a tree grows out at an angle from the trunk or from another branch. crotch (kroch) noun, plural crotches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crotch5 pronunciation (kroch) crouch udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm430 To stoop or bend low with the knees bent. The cat crouched in the bushes, ready to spring if a bird came close. Verb. The act or position of crouching. The child got into a crouch to hide. Noun. crouch (krouch) verb, crouched, crouching; noun, plural crouches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crouch pronunciation (krouch) croup A children s disease of the throat and windpipe that causes difficulty in breathing and a barking cough. croup (kr p) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir croup pronunciation udPronouce Cf453 udSndDir c\c26 udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce 1. To make the loud, sharp cry of a rooster. The farmer s rooster crows every morning when the sun rises. 2. To make a happy yell or cry. The fans crowed with delight when the home team scored the first goal. Verb. 1. The loud, shrill cry of the rooster. The rooster s crow at sunrise could be heard a mile away. 2. A delighted, happy cry. The winner s crow echoed in the stadium. Noun. crow (kr ) verb, crowed, crowing; noun, plural crows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce A large bird with shiny black feathers and a harsh cry. crow (kr ) noun, plural crows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE crinkle 1. To form or cause to form wrinkles or ripples; wrinkle; crumple. The paper crinkled in the fire and then burst into flame. 2. To make or cause to make a rustling or crackling sound. I crinkled the paper to catch the kitten s attention. crin kle (kring l) verb, crinkled, crinkling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crinkle pronunciation (kring udPronouce Cm419 udSndDir c\c25 cripple udEmotion udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf439 A person or animal that cannot move some part of the body in the usual way because of an injury or a disease. The fox was a cripple after its leg was crushed in the trap. Noun. 1. To badly injure a person or animal. A car accident crippled a neighbor of ours. 2. To damage something or affect it so that it cannot work properly. The heavy snowstorm crippled the airport for several days. Verb. crip ple (krip l) noun, plural cripples; verb, crippled, crippling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cripple pronunciation (krip max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE crisis udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf440 1. A very important turning point that helps decide if things will get better or worse. Having to decide whether or not to go to college was the first real crisis in my life. 2. A difficult or dangerous situation. The sudden death of the prime minister caused a crisis in that country. cri sis (kr sis) noun, plural crises (kr SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crisis3 pronunciation crisp udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf441 1. Hard or firm but breaking easily into pieces. Fresh lettuce, celery, and radishes should be crisp. 2. Clear and cool; brisk. s nice to go walking on crisp autumn days. 3. Short and to the point. The coach gave crisp instructions to the team. Adjective. crisp (krisp) adjective, crisper, crispest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crisp pronunciation (krisp) crisscross udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf442 Marked with lines that cross one another. Adjective. A design made by crossing lines. A plaid is a crisscross of lines and colors. Noun. 1. To mark with or make lines that cross one another. I could see where the footprints crisscrossed in the snow. 2. To go across back and forth. We crisscrossed the neighborhood to find our dog. Verb. criss cross (kris ) adjective; noun, plural crisscrosses; verb, crisscrossed, crisscrossing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crisscross pronunciation (kris critic udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm420 1. A person whose job is to say or write an opinion about what is good or bad about books, motion pictures, music, art, or plays. The critic wrote about the new movie for the newspaper. 2. A person who finds something wrong. Don t be a critic; say something nice about the house. cri tic (krit ik) noun, plural critics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir critic pronunciation (krit critical 1. Finding something wrong with things. You were critical of every plan that we suggested. 2. Having to do with a person whose job is to be a critic. There is a critical review of the new book in the newspaper. 3. Having to do with a crisis; dangerous; serious. There is a critical shortage of water in the town. crit cal (krit l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir critical pronunciation (krit udPronouce Cm421 udSndDir c\c26 criticism udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf443 1. The act of saying what is good or bad about something. I read the newspaper s criticism of the artist s work. 2. The act of finding something wrong; disapproval. My parents criticism of my manners made me change them. crit cism (krit m) noun, plural criticisms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir criticism pronunciation (krit criticize 1. To say what is good or bad about something. The newspaper hired someone to criticize new movies. 2. To find fault with something. Why do you always criticize the way I sing? crit cize (krit ) verb, criticized, criticizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir criticize pronunciation (krit udPronouce Cf444 udSndDir c\c26 croak udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf445 A deep, hoarse sound like one made by a frog. Noun. To make a deep, hoarse sound. The frogs croaked in the pond. Verb. croak (kr k) noun, plural croaks; verb, croaked, croaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir croak pronunciation crochet To make something by looping thread or yarn into connected stitches with a needle that has a hook at one end. I crocheted a blanket for the baby. cro chet (kr ) verb, crocheted, crocheting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crochet pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm422 udSndDir c\c26 crocodile udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm423 A long animal with short legs, thick, scaly skin, and a long, strong tail. Crocodiles live in and near water in America, Asia, and Africa. They are reptiles and are closely related to alligators. croc dile (krok ) noun, plural crocodiles.oc dile (krok ) noun, plural crocodiles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crocodile pronunciation (krok :PHYSSIZE crocus udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cf446 A small flower that grows from an underground bulb. Crocuses can be purple, white, or yellow and have thin leaves like blades of grass. They bloom early in the spring. cro cus (kr s) noun, plural crocuses.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crocusu pronunciation :PHYSSIZE crook udSndDir c\c26 udPronouce Cm424 1. A bent part; curve. I carry my umbrella in the crook of my arm. 2. A shepherd s staff with a hook at the top. 3. A person who is not honest. Noun. To bend; curve; hook. The clerk crooked a finger at us to tell us to come over. Verb. crook (kr k) noun, plural crooks; verb, crooked, crooking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crook pronunciation crooked 1. Not straight; bent or curving. The path that we followed through the woods was very crooked. 2. Not honest. Only a crooked person would cheat at card games. crook ed (kr id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crooked pronunciation udPronouce Cf447 udSndDir c\c26 creed udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cm415 A statement of what a person or group of people believe in. Always be honest is part of my creed. creed (kr d) noun, plural creeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creed pronunciation creek udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf430 A small stream. A creek is usually bigger than a brook but smaller than a river. Another word that sounds like this is creak. creek (kr k or krik) noun, plural creeks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creek pronunciation k or krik) creep udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf431 1. To move slowly and quietly; crawl. A baby creeps on hands and knees. The last days before vacation seemed to creep by. 2. To grow along the ground or over a surface. The ivy creeps over the fence in our yard. 3. To feel as if things were crawling over one s skin. The howling of the dog made my flesh creep. Verb. 1. The act or condition of moving slowly. Traffic slowed to a creep. 2. the creeps. A feeling as if things were crawling over the skin. The ugly mask gave me the creeps. Noun. creep (kr p) verb, crept, creeping; noun, plural creeps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creep pronunciation crepe udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf432 1. A cloth that has a crinkled surface. Crepe is used to make clothes. 2. A thin, light pancake. A crepe is usually served with a filling. crepe (kr p) noun, plural crepes.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crepe pronunciation crepe paper A thin paper with a crinkled surface used for decorating rooms for parties. Streamers can be made with crepe paper. crepe paper crept Past tense and past participle of creep. The crabs crept along the sand. Look up creep for more information. crept (krept) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crept pronunciation (krept) udPronouce Cf433 udSndDir c\c25 crescent udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf434 1. The shape the moon has when you can only see a thin, curved part of it. 2. Something shaped like the moon when you can only see a thin, curved part of it. The slice of cantaloupe formed a crescent. Noun. Shaped like the moon when it is thin and curved. Adjective. cres cent (kres nt) noun, plural crescents; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crescentO pronunciation (kres crest udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf435 1. A tuft of longer feathers on the head of a bird. A bluejay has a crest on its head. 2. A plume or other decoration on the top of a helmet. 3. The highest part of something. We have a long climb before we reach the crest of the hill. The crest of the wave was white with foam. 4. A decoration above a coat of arms. crest (krest) noun, plural crests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crest pronunciation (krest) :PHYSSIZE crest on a bird udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce A group of people who work together. The people who work on and run a ship, airplane, or train are called the crew. crew (kr ) noun, plural crews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce 1. A small bed for a baby. Cribs have high sides that can be moved up and down. 2. A box or trough that holds food for cattle and horses to eat from. 3. A small farm building or bin in which grain or corn is stored. crib (krib) noun, plural cribs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (krib)ud cricket udSndDir c\c25 udSndEffect cricket.wav udPronouce Cf436 A black or brown insect that hops and looks like a short grasshopper. The male makes a chirping noise by rubbing its front wings together. crick et (krik it) noun, plural crickets.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cricket pronunciation (krik SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cricket An English game like baseball that is played with a ball and bats on a grass field. Each team has eleven players and instead of home base, there is a goal, called a wicket, at each end of the field. crick et (krik it) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cricket pronunciation (krik udPronouce Cm416 udSndDir c\c25 cried Past tense and past participle of cry. The baby cried because the bottle was empty. Look up cry for more information. cried (kr d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cried pronunciation udPronouce Cf437 udSndDir c\c25 crime udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf438 1. Anything that is against the law. Robbery is a crime, and a person who robs someone else can be sent to jail. 2. Anything that seems wrong or foolish. It s a crime to waste food when other people are starving. crime (kr m) noun, plural crimes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crime pronunciation criminal udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cm417 A person who does something that is a crime. The robber was a criminal and was sent to prison. Noun. Having to do with crime or the laws about crime. That person is studying to be a criminal lawyer. Adjective. crim nal (krim l) noun, plural criminals; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir criminal pronunciation (krim crimson udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cm418 A deep red color. Noun. Having the color crimson. The setting sun turned crimson. Adjective. crim son (krim n) noun, plural crimsons; adjective.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crimson pronunciation (krim n)unci8 crawl udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf423 1. To move very slowly. Babies crawl by moving on their hands and knees. Worms crawl by pulling their bodies along the ground. Traffic crawled along the highway. 2. To be covered or feel as if covered with crawling things. The picnic table was crawling with ants. The ghost story made my skin crawl. Verb. 1. A very slow movement. Traffic slowed to a crawl in the fog. 2. A fast swimming stroke. When you do the crawl, your face is down, and you lift your arms over your head one after the other while you kick your feet. Noun. crawl (kr l) verb, crawled, crawling; noun, plural crawls.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crawl pronunciation crayfish udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf424 An animal that looks like a small lobster and lives in fresh water. Crayfish are a kind of shellfish and are used as food. cray fish (kr ) noun, plural crayfish or crayfishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crayfish[ pronunciation crayon A colored stick made of a wax material used for drawing or writing. Crayons come in different colors. Noun. To use crayons to draw or color. We crayoned pictures of our houses. Verb. cray on (kr on or kr n) noun, plural crayons; verb, crayoned, crayoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crayon pronunciation on or kr udPronouce Cf425 udSndDir c\c25 crazy 1. Having a mind that is sick; insane; mentally ill. 2. Foolish. Putting three dogs and two cats in the same room was a crazy thing to do. 3. Very enthusiastic. I m crazy about fishing. cra zy (kr ) adjective, crazier, craziest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crazy pronunciation udPronouce Cm407 udSndDir c\c25 creak udSndDir c\c25 udSndEffect creak.wav udPronouce Cm408 To make a sharp, squeaking sound. The old stairs creak when you step on them. Verb. A sharp, squeaking sound. The rusty gate opened with a loud creak. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is creek. creak (kr k) verb, creaked, creaking; noun, plural creaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creak pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow F :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cream udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cm409 1. The yellowish white part of milk. Cream has fat in it and is thicker than milk. Butter is made from cream. 2. A food like or made from cream. Cream of mushroom soup has a rich taste. 3. A soft, thick lotion or foam that is put on the skin. Hand cream and shaving cream are kinds of cream. 4. The best part of something. The cream of society came to the party. Noun. To stir or mix until smooth like cream. I creamed two sticks of butter before adding the other ingredients in the recipe. Verb. cream (kr m) noun, plural creams; verb, creamed, creaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cream pronunciation creamy 1. Containing cream. This soup is thick and creamy. 2. Having the texture or color of cream. The creamy gravy had no lumps. cream y (kr ) adjective, creamier, creamiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creamy pronunciation udPronouce Cf426 udSndDir c\c25 crease udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cm410 A line or mark made by folding or wrinkling something. The rain ruined the crease in your slacks. Noun. To make or get a line or mark in by folding or wrinkling. I creased my shirt badly when I packed it. Verb. crease (kr s) noun, plural creases; verb, creased, creasing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crease pronunciation create To cause something to exist or happen. The lack of rain during the summer created a shortage of wheat the next winter. An author creates characters in a novel. cre ate (kr ) verb, created, creating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir create pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The artist is creating masks. udPronouce Cm411 udSndDir c\c25 creation udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf427 1. The act of causing something to exist or happen. Creation of the motion picture took many months. 2. Anything that has been made. A sculpture, a painting, or a book is a creation. 3. The world and all the things in it. cre tion (kr n) noun, plural creations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creation pronunciation creative Having or showing ability to make or do something in a new way. A creative person did this unusual painting. cre tive (kr tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creative pronunciation udPronouce Cf428 udSndDir c\c25 creator udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cm411 1. A person who makes something. That author is the creator of many novels. 2. the Creator. God. cre tor (kr r) noun, plural creators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creator pronunciation creature udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cm413 A living person or animal. Deer, bears, and wolves are creatures of the forest. crea ture (kr r) noun, plural creatures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creature/ pronunciation credit udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf429 1. Belief in the truth of something; faith. Nobody gave full credit to the strange story. 2. Reputation. The retired mayor is a citizen of great credit in our town. 3. Praise or honor. The person who did most of the cooking deserves credit for the dinner. 4. Trust in a person to pay a debt later. Several stores have given me credit. 5. Something that is owed to a person. I have a twenty-five-dollar credit at that department store. Noun. 1. To believe; trust. I credit the story of a person who is always honest. 2. To put an amount of money that is owed to someone into an account for that person. The store credited our account with ten dollars when we returned the shirt. Verb. cred it (kred it) noun, plural credits; verb, credited, crediting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir credit pronunciation (kred credit card A card from a bank or a store that gives a customer the right to buy things and pay for them later. I will have to use my credit card to buy the coat because I do not have enough money with me. credit card creditor udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cm414 A person or institution to whom a debt is owed. The business promptly paid the bills it received from creditors. cred tor (kred r) noun, plural creditors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir creditorU pronunciation (kred r)pron cradle udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cm398 1. A small bed for a baby. Many cradles are set on rockers so the baby can be rocked to sleep. 2. The place where something starts or begins to grow. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the cradle of American independence. 3. Anything like a cradle in shape or use. A box on rockers used to wash gold from earth is a cradle. The part of a phone that holds the receiver is called a cradle. Noun. To put or hold in a cradle or as if in a cradle. The students cradled their books in their arms. Verb. cra dle (kr l) noun, plural cradles; verb, cradled, cradling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cradlee pronunciation craft udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf418 1. A special skill that a person has. The chair was carved with great craft. 2. A trade or work that needs special skill. Woodworking is a craft that takes years to master. 3. Skill in deceiving people; cunning. The magician showed great craft in making things disappear. 4. A boat or airplane. The harbor is filled with small sailing craft on sunny afternoons. craft (kraft) noun, plural crafts (for definition 2) or craft (for definition 4). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir craft pronunciation (kraft) craftsman udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cm399 A person who has a special skill in making or doing something; artisan. crafts man (krafts n) noun, plural craftsmen (krafts SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir craftsman pronunciation (krafts crafty Skillful in deceiving; sly; cunning. The crafty photographer took my picture when I didn t expect it. craft y (kraf ) adjective, craftier, craftiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crafty pronunciation (kraf udPronouce Cf419 udSndDir c\c24 udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce A steep, rugged rock or cliff. crag (krag) noun, plural crags. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (krag) 1. To force or crowd into a tight or crowded space. I tried to cram another book into the carton, but it was full. 2. To fill completely or with more than is normally or easily held. The ship was crammed with survivors rescued from the disaster. 3. To study hastily and intensely. We crammed all night for the test. cram (kram) verb, crammed, cramming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kram) udPronouce udSndDir c\c24 cramp udemotion uncomfor udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cm400 1. A sharp pain in a muscle that suddenly gets tight. A cramp in the leg forced the runner to leave the race. 2. cramps. Sharp pains in the abdomen. Noun. To cause a sharp pain in a muscle. Holding the pencil tightly for so long cramped my hand. Verb. cramp (kramp) noun, plural cramps; verb, cramped, cramping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cramp pronunciation (kramp) max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor cramp To limit; confine. Space on the boat was cramped. cramp (kramp) verb, cramped, cramping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cramp pronunciation (kramp) udPronouce Cm401 udSndDir c\c24 cranberry udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf420 A sour, red berry that grows on low bushes in bogs and swamps. Cranberries are used to make sauce, juice, and jelly. cran ry (kran ) noun, plural cranberries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cranberry pronunciation (kran crane enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cm402 1. A large bird that has thin, very long legs and a long neck and bill. Cranes live near water and wade along the shore looking for food. 2. A large machine with a long arm that can be moved up and down and in a circle. Cables at the end of the crane s arm are used to lift and move heavy objects. Noun. To stretch out the neck in order to see better. The people in back of the crowd craned their necks to see the parade. Verb. crane (kr n) noun, plural cranes; verb, craned, craning............. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crane pronunciation The crane is lifting a heavy cement divider. :PHYSSIZE crank udSndDir c\c24 udSndEffect crank.wav udPronouce Cm403 1. A part of a machine that has a handle attached to a rod. When the handle is turned, the rod turns with it and makes the machine work. The storekeeper turned the crank of the store s awning to lower it. 2. A person who has strange ideas. An inventor with a new idea may seem to be a crank. 3. A person who is always grouchy or cross. It s hard to be friendly with someone who is a crank. Noun. To turn a crank so that something will work. Years ago people had to crank the engine of a car to start it. Verb. crank (krangk) noun, plural cranks; verb, cranked, cranking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crank pronunciation (krangk)/ SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cranky Cross or in a bad temper; irritable; grouchy. crank y (krang ) adjective, crankier, crankiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Cm404 cranky pronunciation (krang SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect cranky.wav udSndDir c\c24 udEmotion frustrat frustrat frustrat crash udSndDir c\c24 udSndEffect crash.wav udPronouce Cm405 1. A sudden, loud noise like something breaking or smashing. There was a crash when the ball broke the window. 2. A violent collision. We read about the terrible plane crash. 3. A sudden ruin or failure in business. Much money was lost in the crash of the stock market. Noun. 1. To make a sudden, loud noise. The lamp crashed to the floor. 2. To collide or cause to collide violently. The car crashed into a wall. 3. To move or push forward with noise and strong force. The cows crashed through the fence. 4. To enter without being asked or having a ticket. Some people I didn t know tried to crash my party. Verb. crash (krash) noun, plural crashes; verb, crashed, crashing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crash pronunciation (krash) SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE crate udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cf421 A box made of slats of wood. Crates are used to hold and protect things that are being stored or moved. My grandparents sent us a crate of oranges. Noun. To pack in a crate or crates. The farmer crated the lettuce before shipping it to the market. Verb. crate (kr t) noun, plural crates; verb, crated, crating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crate pronunciation :PHYSSIZE crater udSndDir c\c25 udPronouce Cm406 A hollow area that looks like the inside of a bowl. There are many craters on the surface of the moon. The explosion made a crater in the ground. cra ter (kr r) noun, plural craters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cratery pronunciation crave To long or yearn for; desire eagerly. I crave a sunny day after all this rain. crave (kr v) verb, craved, craving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crave pronunciation udPronouce Cf422 udSndDir c\c25 covet To want something very much or with a feeling of envy. The losing runner coveted the winner s prize. cov et (kuv it) verb, coveted, coveting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir covet pronunciation udPronouce Cm395 udSndDir c\c24 udSndDir c\c24 udSndEffect cow.wav udPronouce 1. The fully grown female of cattle. Cows are raised for their milk, meat, and hide. 2. The female of some other large mammals. A female moose, elephant, or whale is called a cow. cow (kou) noun, plural cows.. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kou) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE coward udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf409 A person who lacks courage or is afraid of anything that is dangerous or hard to do. cow ard (kou rd) noun, plural cowards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coward pronunciation cowardly Afraid of anything that is dangerous or hard to do; lacking courage. cow ly (kou ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cowardly pronunciation udPronouce Cf410 udSndDir c\c24 cowboy udSndDir c\c24 udSndEffect cowboy.wav udPronouce Cf411 A man who herds and takes care of cattle on a ranch. cow boy (kou ) noun, plural cowboys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cowboy pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cowgirl udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf412 A woman who herds and takes care of cattle on a ranch. cow girl (kou ) noun, plural cowgirls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cowgirl pronunciation cowhand udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf413 A person who works on a cattle ranch; cowboy or cowgirl. cow hand (kou ) noun, plural cowhands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cowhand pronunciation cowhide udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf414 1. The hide of a cow. 2. Leather made from the hide of a cow. The suitcase was made of cowhide. cow hide (kou ) noun, plural cowhides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cowhide pronunciation coworker udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf415 A person who works with others at the same place or on the same project; colleague; fellow worker. co er (k r) noun, plural coworkers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coworker7 pronunciation coyote A North American animal that looks like a small, thin wolf. Coyotes are closely related to wolves, foxes, and dogs. coy te (k or k t) noun, plural coyotes or coyote. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udsndeffect coyote pronunciation or k :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm396 udSndDir c\c24 SoundButton SBButtonShadow d :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE coyote.wav Warm and comfortable; snug. The kitten slept in a cozy spot by the fire. co zy (k ) adjective, cozier, coziest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir c\c24 max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce An animal that lives in the water and is covered by a hard shell. Crabs have a wide, flat body, four pairs of legs, and a pair of claws. Many kinds of crabs are used for food. crab (krab) noun, plural crabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crabU pronunciation (krab) :PHYSSIZE crab apple A small, hard, sour apple that can be used to make jelly. Crab apples grow on trees that have many clusters of flowers in the spring. crab apple crack udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cm397 1. A break or narrow opening between the parts of something. A crack does not make a thing fall into parts. The window has a crack in it where the ball hit it. There are cracks between the floor boards in my room. 2. A sudden, sharp noise like that made by something breaking. When a bat hits a baseball you hear a crack. 3. A sharp, hard blow. The swinging door gave me a painful crack on the head. Noun. 1. To break without coming completely apart; split. The cup cracked when it fell into the sink. The squirrel cracked the acorn with its teeth. 2. To break with a noise that is sharp and sudden. The chair cracked loudly under the elephant s foot. 3. To make a sudden, sharp noise. The cowhand showed us how to crack the whip. 4. To hit with a sharp, hard blow. I cracked my head on the door. Verb. to crack down. To become strict or harsh in enforcing laws or regulations. The mayor promised to crack down on people who littered. crack (krak) noun, plural cracks; verb, cracked, cracking.y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crack idiom to crack down. To become strict or harsh in enforcing laws or regulations. The mayor promised to crack down on people who littered. pronunciation (krak) cracker udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf416 A thin, crisp biscuit. crack er (krak r) noun, plural crackers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cracker pronunciation (krak crackle udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf417 To make slight, sharp snapping sounds. Dry leaves crackle when you walk on them. Some breakfast cereals crackle when you pour on milk. Verb. A slight, sharp, snapping sound. The crackle of the burning logs was a pleasant sound. Noun. crack le (krak l) verb, crackled, crackling; noun, plural crackles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir crackle pronunciation (krak a c|R county udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cf403 1. One of the sections into which a state or country is divided. Counties have their own local government. 2. The people living in a county. coun ty (koun ) noun, plural counties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir countyi pronunciation (koun couple udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm387 1. Two things that are the same or go together in some way; pair. 2. A man and woman who are together. My father and mother are a happy couple. Noun. To join together. They coupled the trailer to the car. Verb. cou ple (kup l) noun, plural couples; verb, coupled, coupling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir couple% pronunciation coupon udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm388 A ticket or part of a ticket. A coupon can be exchanged for a gift or for a discount on the price of something. The coupon in the box of cereal was worth ten cents toward the price of the next box. cou pon (k pon or k pon) noun, plural coupons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coupon pronunciation pon or k courage The strength to overcome fear and face danger; bravery. The teenager showed great courage in swimming out to save the drowning child. cour age (k ij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir courage pronunciation udPronouce Cf404 udSndDir c\c23 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud courageous Having the strength to overcome fear and face something that is dangerous, very hard, or painful. The courageous firefighter went into the burning building to lead the people out. cou geous (k s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir courageous pronunciation udPronouce Cm389 udSndDir c\c23 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud course udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm390 1. A moving onward from one point to the next; progress. The bush grew four inches in the course of a year. 2. A way; route; track. The airplane flew off its course. The river had a winding course. 3. A way of acting. The most sensible course would be to go home now before it starts to rain. 4. An area used for certain sports or games. The race will be held on the course in our town. 5. A series of classes or lessons. I am taking a course in cooking. 6. A part of a meal that is served at one time. Our first course was soup and the second course was salad. Noun. To move very quickly; run; flow. The stream coursed down the steep hill. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is coarse. of course. 1. Certainly; surely. Of course I ll help you with your work. 2. As is or was expected; naturally. The rain began to fall, and, of course, we went inside to keep dry. course (k rs) noun, plural courses; verb, coursed, coursing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir course idiom of course. 1. Certainly; surely. Of course I ll help you with your work. 2. As is or was expected; naturally. The rain began to fall, and, of course, we went inside to keep dry. pronunciation court udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cf405 1. An open space that is surrounded by walls or buildings; courtyard. 2. A short street. 3. A space or area that is marked off for certain games. The gym has a basketball court. 4. The place where a king or queen and his or her attendants live. 5. The family, friends, and advisers of a king or queen. The entire court attended the royal ball. 6. An official gathering headed by a judge or judges. A court hears legal cases and decides them. The court heard the witness describe the accident. 7. A room or building where trials are held or where other matters are decided by law. Noun. 1. To try to win the favor or love of a person. In the fairy tale, the young woman was courted by a prince. The politician courted the voters throughout the state. 2. To act in a way that invites; tempt. Driving a car too fast courts disaster. Verb. court (k rt) noun, plural courts; verb, courted, courting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir court pronunciation courteous Having good manners; polite. A courteous person is always thoughtful of the feelings of others. cour ous (k s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir courteous pronunciation udPronouce Cf406 udSndDir c\c23 max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta courtesy udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cf407 1. A way of behaving that shows good manners and thoughtfulness toward other people; politeness. Everyone likes the grocery clerks here because of their courtesy to all the customers. 2. A polite and thoughtful act; favor. This store offers its customers a free cup of coffee as a courtesy. cour sy (k ) noun, plural courtesies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir courtesy3 pronunciation courthouse udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cm391 1. A building in which courts of law are held. 2. A building in which the offices of a county government are located. court house (k ) noun, plural courthouses (k ziz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir courthousek pronunciation courtyard udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cm392 An open area that is surrounded by walls or buildings. The rooms of the palace looked out onto the courtyard. court yard (k ) noun, plural courtyards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir courtyard pronunciation cousin udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cm393 The son or daughter of an aunt or uncle. First cousins have the same grandparents; second cousins have the same great-grandparents. cou sin (kuz in) noun, plural cousins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cousin? pronunciation udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce A small, sheltered bay or inlet. cove (k v) noun, plural coves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cover udSndDir c\c24 udSndEffect cover.wav udPronouce Cf408 1. To put something over or on. Cover the baby with a blanket. Snow covered the ground during the night. 2. To hide. The new grass covered the old path. 3. To travel over. I covered the distance from my house to yours in five minutes. 4. To deal with; include. That magazine covers sports. Verb. 1. Something that is put on or over something else. Put a cover on the pot. 2. Something that hides or protects. Most owls prefer to hunt under the cover of darkness. The hikers took cover in a barn when the storm broke. Noun. cov er (kuv r) verb, covered, covering; noun, plural covers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cover pronunciation covered wagon A large wagon with a canvas top that is spread over hoops. American pioneers traveled in covered wagons when they settled the West. covered wagon :PHYSSIZE covering udSndDir c\c24 udPronouce Cm394 Anything that covers. A rug is a covering for a floor. cov ing (kuv r ing) noun, plural coverings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir covering pronunciation r ing) counselor udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm380 1. A person who helps or gives advice. Our counselor at camp taught us how to paddle a canoe. 2. A lawyer. coun lor (koun r) noun, plural counselors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir counselor pronunciation (koun count udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm381 1. To find out how many of something there are; add up. Count the number of books on the shelf. 2. To say or write down numbers in order. Can you count up to 100 really fast? 3. To include or be included when things are added up. There were forty people in the bus, counting the driver. 4. To have importance; be worth something. Try to make every day of vacation count. 5. To believe to be; think of as. Our teachers count us as one of their best classes. 6. To depend; rely. Can I count on you if I need help? Verb. 1. The act of counting. We made a count of the cows in the barn. 2. The number of things there are when you add them up; total. Noun. count (kount) verb, counted, counting; noun, plural counts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir count pronunciation (kount) count udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm382 A European nobleman. count (kount) noun, plural counts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir count pronunciation (kount) countdown udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cf395 The counting of time backward from a certain time to zero. This tells how much time is left before the start of something, such as the launch of a spacecraft. count down (kount ) noun, plural countdowns.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir countdown pronunciation (kount counter- A prefix that means: 1. Against; opposing; opposite. Counterclockwise means in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move. 2. Similar; matching. Counterpart means something that matches another thing. counter- counter udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cf396 1. A long table. Stores have counters at which things are sold. Some restaurants have counters on which meals are served. 2. Something used for counting. Some games have round, colored disks called counters to help keep score. count er (koun r) noun, plural counters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir counter pronunciation (koun counter Opposite. The student acted counter to instructions and wrote in pencil instead of ink. Adverb. Opposite. Your idea is counter to my idea. Adjective. To go against; oppose. My friends countered my idea for a picnic and said they wanted to go to the movies instead. Verb. coun ter (koun r) adverb; adjective; verb, countered, countering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir counter pronunciation (koun udPronouce Cf397 udSndDir c\c23 counterclockwise In the direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move. Turn a screw counterclockwise to take it out. coun clock wise (koun r klok ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir counterclockwise pronunciation (koun r klok :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf398 udSndDir c\c23 Clockwise Counterclockwise counterfeit udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cf399 To make a copy or imitation of something in order to cheat or fool people. It is a serious crime to counterfeit money. Verb. A copy or imitation made in order to cheat or fool someone. The twenty-dollar bill I found was a counterfeit. Noun. Not genuine. It is a crime to make counterfeit money. The angry driver s smile seemed counterfeit. Adjective. coun feit (koun r fit ) verb, counterfeited, counterfeiting; noun, plural counterfeits; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir counterfeit pronunciation (koun r fit counterpart udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cf400 A person or thing that is very much like or equal to another. The United States Congress is the counterpart of the Canadian Parliament. coun part (koun ) noun, plural counterparts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir counterpart pronunciation (koun countess udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm383 A European noblewoman, usually the wife of a count. count ess (koun tis) noun, plural countesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir countess pronunciation (koun tis)dDir countless Too many to be counted. There are countless grains of sand in the desert. count less (kount lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir countless pronunciation (kount udPronouce Cm384 udSndDir c\c23 country udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cf401 1. Any area of land; region. We have a summer cabin in mountain country. 2. An area of land that has boundaries and has a government that is shared by all the people; nation. The United States and Canada are countries. 3. The land that a person was born in or is a citizen of. France was their country until the war forced them to leave. 4. The people of a nation. The whole country feared the cruel ruler. 5. The land outside of cities and towns. We decided to go for a drive in the country. Noun. Having to do with land outside of cities or towns; rural. We drove along narrow country roads. Adjective. coun try (kun ) noun, plural countries; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir country pronunciation countryman udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm385 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of one s own country. 2. A person who lives in the country. coun man (kun n) noun, plural countrymen (kun SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir countryman pronunciation countryside The land outside cities and towns. coun side (kun ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir countryside pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf402 udSndDir c\c23 countrywoman udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm386 1. A woman who was born in or is a citizen of one s own country. 2. A woman who lives in the country. coun man (kun n) noun, plural countrywomen (kun SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir countrywoman pronunciation Costa Rica A country in Central America. Cos ta Ri ca (kos SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Costa Rica pronunciation udPronouce Cm370 udSndDir c\c23 costly Costing much. Collecting rare stamps can be a costly hobby. The loss of many lives made the battle a costly one. cost ly (k ) adjective, costlier, costliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir costly pronunciation udPronouce Cm371 udSndDir c\c23 costume udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cf391 1. Clothes worn in order to look like someone or something else. I wore a ghost costume to the Halloween party. 2. Clothes worn at a particular time or place or by particular people. My cousins collect dolls dressed in the national costumes of different countries. cos tume (kos m or kos m) noun, plural costumes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir costume pronunciation m or kos :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce A narrow bed. Cots usually have a frame that can be folded and put away. cot (kot) noun, plural cots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kot) cottage udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm372 A small house. We have a summer cottage at the beach. cot tage (kot ij) noun, plural cottages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cottage pronunciation cottage cheese A soft, white cheese made from sour skim milk. cottage cheese max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion disguste disguste disguste cotton udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm373 1. A fluffy mass of soft white or gray fibers that grow in the large seed pod of a plant. Cotton is used to make thread or cloth. 2. Thread or cloth made from fibers of cotton. Noun. Made of cotton. Some people prefer cotton shirts. Adjective. cot ton (kot n) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cotton pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cotton plant cottonmouth udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm374 A poisonous snake that lives in swamps in the southeastern part of the United States; water moccasin. cot mouth (kot n mouth ) noun, plural cottonmouths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cottonmouth pronunciation n mouth cottontail udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cf392 An American rabbit that has brown or grayish fur and a short, fluffy, white tail. cot tail (kot ) noun, plural cottontails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cottontail- pronunciation couch udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm375 A piece of furniture that two or more people can sit on at the same time. Couches often have soft cushions. couch (kouch) noun, plural couches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir couch pronunciation (kouch) cougar udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm376 A member of the cat family that has a small head, long legs, and a slender, strong body. Cougars live in the mountains of North and South America. A cougar is also called a puma and a mountain lion. cou gar (k r) noun, plural cougars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cougar pronunciation r); no cough udSndDir c\c23 udSndEffect cough.wav udPronouce Cf393 1. To force air from the lungs with a sudden, sharp sound. I stayed home today because I had a cold and coughed all the time. 2. To force out of the body by coughing. The baby coughed up a piece of cookie. 3. To make a noise like coughing. The car coughed when the driver started it. Verb. 1. The sharp sound that is made when air is suddenly forced from the lungs. 2. A sickness that causes a person to cough. Noun. cough (k f) verb, coughed, coughing; noun, plural coughs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cough pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE could An auxiliary verb that is used in the following ways: 1. To express the past tense of can . I asked my parents if I could leave the table. 2. To say that something is possible. It could rain today, but we re not sure. 3. To express ability. Many countries could do more to reduce pollution. 4. To make polite requests. Could you help us move this desk, please? 5. To ask permission. Could I borrow your spelling book? 6. To offer a suggestion. You could start over and do it a different way. could (k d) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir could pronunciation udPronouce Cm377 udSndDir c\c23 couldn Shortened form of could not. The little child couldn t reach the high shelf. could nt) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir couldn pronunciation udPronouce Cf394 udSndDir c\c23 council udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm378 A group of people called together to discuss a problem or other matter. A council can give advice or make a decision. A group of people elected to make laws for or help run a city or town is called a city council or a town council. Another word that sounds like this is counsel. coun cil (koun l) noun, plural councils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir council pronunciation (koun counsel udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm379 1. Ideas or suggestions about what to do; advice. A wise friend can often give good counsel. 2. A lawyer or lawyers who give legal advice. The counsel for the family advised them to buy more insurance. Noun. To give ideas or suggestions to; advise. My folks counseled me to work harder. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is council. coun sel (koun l) noun, plural counsels; verb, counseled, counseling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir counsel pronunciation (koun correct udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm362 1. Not having any mistakes; accurate. This is the correct answer to the arithmetic problem. 2. In agreement with an accepted or approved way or example; proper. It is correct to thank people for gifts that they give you. Adjective. 1. To mark the mistakes in; change to make right. The teacher corrected our spelling tests. 2. To make agree with some standard. The doctor corrected my poor eyesight with glasses. 3. To punish or scold in order to improve. The parents corrected their child for behaving badly. Verb. cor rect (k rekt ) adjective; verb, corrected, correcting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir correct pronunciation rekt correction udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cf384 1. The act of correcting. Correction of the trouble in the car s engine took the mechanic several hours. 2. A change that is made to correct an error. I kept a list of the corrections I made in the report. 3. The act of punishing in order to improve. Criminals are sent to prison for correction. cor tion (k n) noun, plural corrections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir correction pronunciation correspond udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cf385 1. To agree; match. Your answer to the question does not correspond with mine. 2. To be similar. The gills of a fish correspond to the lungs of a human being. 3. To write letters to one another. My friends corresponded with me when I was away at summer camp. cor spond (k spond ) verb, corresponded, corresponding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir correspond; pronunciation spond correspondence 1. Agreement or similarity. The police found a close correspondence between the stories of the two witnesses. 2. The writing of letters to one another. We kept up a correspondence for many years after they moved. 3. Letters sent or received. I enjoy reading the correspondence from my Canadian friends. cor dence (k spon ns) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir correspondence pronunciation spon udPronouce Cm363 udSndDir c\c22 correspondent udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cf386 1. A person who writes letters to someone and receives letters in return. 2. A person who reports news. The newspaper correspondent in France has been writing stories about the elections there. cor dent (k spon nt) noun, plural correspondents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir correspondent pronunciation spon corridor udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm364 A long hallway or passageway in a building. A corridor often has rooms opening onto it. cor dor (k r) noun, plural corridors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corridor+ pronunciation corrode To eat or wear away, little by little. Rust corroded the iron gate. cor rode (k ) verb, corroded, corroding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corrode pronunciation udPronouce Cf387 udSndDir c\c22 corrosion 1. The act or condition of being eaten away or worn away. A leaking battery caused the corrosion of my flashlight. 2. Something produced by corrosion. cor sion (k n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corrosion pronunciation udPronouce Cm365 udSndDir c\c22 corrugated Shaped into parallel ridges or folds; wrinkled. Corrugated cardboard is used to make boxes and to pack furniture. cor gated (k tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corrugated pronunciation tid)- udPronouce Cf388 udSndDir c\c22 corrupt 1. Able to be bribed; crooked; dishonest. The corrupt mayor was not reelected. 2. Wicked. Adjective. 1. To cause to be dishonest. That judge cannot be corrupted. 2. To make wicked. Bad friends may corrupt a good person. Verb. cor rupt (k rupt ) adjective; verb, corrupted, corrupting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corrupt pronunciation rupt udPronouce Cf389 udSndDir c\c22 corsage udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cf390 A flower or small bunch of flowers worn by a woman at the shoulder or waist, or on the wrist. cor sage (k ) noun, plural corsages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corsage pronunciation cosmetic udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm366 A preparation used on the face, hair, or another part of the body. Lipstick and powder are cosmetics. cos ic (koz met ik) noun, plural cosmetics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cosmetic- pronunciation (koz met cosmic Of or relating to the whole universe. cos mic (koz mik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cosmic pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm367 udSndEffect cosmic.wav udSndDir c\c22 cosmonaut enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm368 An astronaut from the Soviet Union. Soviet cosmonauts have worked together with American astronauts on space missions. cos naut (koz ) noun, plural cosmonauts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cosmonaut pronunciation word history Word History The word cosmonaut comes from the Russian word meaning astronaut. The Russian word comes from two Greek words meaning universe and sailor. A cosmonaut is thought of as sailing through the universe. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE cosmos udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce Cm369 The universe considered as an ordered and harmonious system. cos mos (koz s) noun, plural cosmos or cosmoses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cosmos! pronunciation udSndDir c\c23 udPronouce 1. An amount of money paid or charged for something; price. The cost of that book is five dollars. 2. Something lost or sacrificed. The war was won at the cost of many lives. Noun. 1. To be gotten or bought at the price of. The bicycle cost too much, so my parents didn t buy it. 2. To cause the loss of. The accident almost cost the dog its life. Verb. cost (k st) noun, plural costs; verb, cost, costing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation st)itio udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce 1. The hard part in the middle of apples, pears, and certain other fruits. The seeds are in the core. 2. The central part of the earth. 3. The central, most important, or deepest part of anything. The core of the teacher s talk was that the class needed to study more. Noun. To remove the core of. We cored the apples before baking them. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is corps. core (k r) noun, plural cores; verb, cored, coring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce 1. The light, thick outer bark of a kind of oak tree. Cork is used for such things as bottle stoppers, insulation, and floats for rafts. 2. A stopper for a bottle or other container. Corks can be made of cork, rubber, plastic, or glass. Noun. To stop with a cork. Cork the bottle and put it in the cupboard. Verb. cork (k rk) noun, plural corks; verb, corked, corking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corkk pronunciation rk)wav corkscrew udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cf379 A device for taking corks out of bottles. Corkscrews usually have a pointed, metal spiral mounted in a handle. Noun. Shaped like a corkscrew; spiral. Adjective. cork screw (k ) noun, plural corkscrews; adjective.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corkscrew pronunciation 1. A grain that grows in rows on the ears of a tall plant. Corn is used for food and grows on a plant that is also called corn. Corn is also called Indian corn. corn (k rn) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Ear of Corn with Husk udPronouce udSndDir c\c22 corncob udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm354 The long, woody core of an ear of corn. The corn kernels grow in rows on the corncob. corn cob (k ) noun, plural corncobs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corncob pronunciation cornea udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm355 The clear outer covering of the front of the eyeball. The cornea covers the iris and the pupil. cor ) noun, plural corneas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cornea5 pronunciation corner udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cf380 1. The place or point where two lines or surfaces come together. I hit my leg on the sharp corner of the table. The television set is in the corner of the room. 2. The place where two streets come together. There is a mailbox on the corner. 3. A region or place, usually a distant one. The company has offices in many corners of the world. 4. A place or position that is dangerous or difficult. The sudden thunderstorm put the hikers in a corner. Noun. At or near a corner. My friend works at the corner drugstore after school. Adjective. To force or drive into a dangerous or difficult place or position. The dog cornered the cat under the bed. Verb. cor ner (k r) noun, plural corners; adjective; verb, cornered, cornering.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corner pronunciation cornet udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cf381 A brass musical instrument that is like a trumpet. cor net (k r net ) noun, plural cornets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cornet pronunciation r net cornmeal Corn that is coarsely ground. corn meal (k ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cornmeal pronunciation udPronouce Cf382 udSndDir c\c22 coronation udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm356 The ceremony of crowning a king or queen. cor tion (k n) noun, plural coronations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coronation pronunciation corporal udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm357 1. A rank in the army, air force, and marines. It is below the rank of sergeant. 2. Someone who holds this rank. cor ral (k l or k l) noun, plural corporals.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corporal pronunciation l or k corporation udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm358 An organization made up of a number of people who are allowed by law to act as a single person. A corporation has the right to buy and sell property, borrow and lend money, and to enter into contracts. cor tion (k n) noun, plural corporations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corporation pronunciation corps udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cf383 1. A group of soldiers trained for special service. The lieutenant was a member of the medical corps. 2. A group of persons who act or work together. That restaurant has a large corps of waiters and waitresses. Another word that sounds like this is core. corps (k r) noun, plural corps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corps pronunciation corpse udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm359 A dead human body. corpse (k rps) noun, plural corpses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corpse pronunciation corpuscle udEmotion mylist udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm360 A small cell that is part of the blood. Red and white blood cells are corpuscles. cor cle (k l) noun, plural corpuscles.# SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corpuscle pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist corral udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm361 An area with a fence around it. A corral is used to keep cattle, horses, and other animals from straying. Noun. 1. To drive or put into a corral. The cowhands corralled the herd of horses. 2. To get control or hold of by surrounding or gathering. We corralled all the chicks in the corner of the barn and put them back in their pen. Verb. cor ral (k ) noun, plural corrals; verb, corralled, corralling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corral pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cookout udEmotion enthusia udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf376 An outdoor gathering at which food is cooked and eaten. We offered to have the cookout in our yard because we have a large grill. cook out (k ) noun, plural cookouts.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cookout pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia 1. Somewhat cold. A cool breeze feels good on a hot summer day. 2. Protecting or giving relief from heat. The cool shirt is made of thin cloth. 3. Not excited; calm. Everyone kept cool and got out of the burning building safely. 4. Not warm or friendly. I m not surprised that they were very cool to you after you insulted them. Adjective. Something cool. We took a walk in the cool of the early morning. Noun. To make or become cool. You can cool your soup by blowing on it. Verb. cool (k l) adjective, cooler, coolest; noun; verb, cooled, cooling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir c\c21 udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce A cage or pen for chickens, rabbits, or other small animals. Our neighbor keeps rabbits in a coop behind the house. Noun. to coop up. To put or keep in a coop or other small space. We cooped the dog up in the kitchen until the guests left. I feel cooped up having to study in this small room. coop (k p) noun, plural coops; verb, cooped, cooping.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coope idiom to coop up. To put or keep in a coop or other small space. We cooped the dog up in the kitchen until the guests left. I feel cooped up having to study in this small room.c pronunciation cooperate To work together. The three classes cooperated in planning a picnic at the end of the school year. co ate (k ) verb, cooperated, cooperating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cooperate pronunciation udPronouce Cf377 udSndDir c\c21 cooperation The act of working together. Keeping the streets of our town clean takes the cooperation of all the people who live here. co tion (k n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cooperation pronunciation udPronouce Cm347 udSndDir c\c21 coordinate To work or cause to work well together; bring or put into proper working order. A good athlete s muscles coordinate well. In this dance, it is important to coordinate the movements of the feet to the beat of the music. co nate (k ) verb, coordinated, coordinating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coordinate pronunciation udPronouce Cm348 udSndDir c\c21 coordination 1. The act of coordinating. Who is responsible for coordination of the class picnic? 2. The ability of parts of the body to work together well. Athletes need good coordination to perform their best. co tion (k n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coordination pronunciation udPronouce Cm349 udSndDir c\c22 To handle with success. Some students had trouble coping with the extra homework. cope (k p) verb, coped, coping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir c\c22 copper 1. A reddish metal. Copper is soft and easy to shape. It is also an excellent conductor of heat and electricity. Copper is a chemical element. 2. A reddish brown color. Noun. 1. Made of copper. This frying pan has a copper bottom. 2. Having the color copper; reddish brown. Our dog has a copper coat. Adjective. cop per (kop r) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Cf378 copper pronunciation word history Word History The word copper comes from a Latin word meaning from Cyprus. Cyprus is an island where many ancient peoples mined copper ore. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c22 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing copperhead udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm350 A poisonous snake found in the eastern part of the United States. It has a copper-colored head and a light brown body with dark brown markings. cop head (kop r hed ) noun, plural copperheads.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir copperhead] pronunciation r hed :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce 1. Something that looks exactly like something else; imitation; duplicate. 2. One of a number of books, magazines, or newspapers printed at the same time. The store has only one copy of the new book on football. Noun. 1. To make a copy of. Copy your book report neatly. 2. To make or do something that is exactly like something else. The students in the ballet class copied the teacher s steps. Verb. cop y (kop ) noun, plural copies; verb, copied, copying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation coral udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm351 1. A hard substance that is like stone found in tropical seas. Coral is made up of the skeletons of tiny sea animals. 2. The tiny sea animal that makes coral. 3. A pinkish red color. Noun. 1. Made of coral. A coral reef surrounds the island. 2. Having the color coral; pinkish red. I wore a coral sweater. Adjective. cor al (k l) noun, plural corals; adjective._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coral pronunciation coral snake A poisonous American snake that has a narrow head and red, black, and yellow bands on its body. coral snake udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce 1. A string or thin rope. Cord is made of several strands twisted or woven together. Tie the books together with cord. 2. A covered wire that is used to connect a toaster, lamp, or other appliance to an electrical outlet. 3. A structure in the body that is like a cord. The spinal cord extends from the brain down through the backbone. 4. An amount of cut wood equaling 128 cubic feet. A cord is a pile of wood 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long. Another word that sounds like this is chord. cord (k rd) noun, plural cords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation cordial Warm and friendly; hearty. The mayor gave us a cordial greeting when we arrived. cor dial (k l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cordial pronunciation udPronouce Cm352 udSndDir c\c22 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta corduroy udSndDir c\c22 udPronouce Cm353 1. A cloth with rows of ribs. It is usually made of cotton. 2. corduroys. Trousers made from corduroy. cor roy (k ) noun, plural corduroys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir corduroyc pronunciation conversation udSndDir c\c21 udSndEffect convrstn.wav udPronouce Cf365 Talk between two or more persons. I had a long conversation with my parents about my plans for the summer. con tion (kon n) noun, plural conversations.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conversation pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE converse To talk together. My friend and I often conversed by telephone. con verse (k ) verb, conversed, conversing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir converse pronunciation udPronouce Cm343 udSndDir c\c21 conversion udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cm344 1. The changing of something. The conversion of our garage into a den took six months. 2. The changing of a person s belief, especially religious belief. con sion (k n) noun, plural conversions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conversion pronunciation convert udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf366 1. To change something into something different. The new owner converted the large house into an inn. 2. To cause a person to change a belief. The political party tried to convert the voters to its beliefs. Verb. A person who has changed his or her beliefs. Noun. con vert (k for verb; kon rt for noun) verb, converted, converting; noun, plural converts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convert pronunciation for verb; kon rt for noun) convertible udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf367 Able to be changed. The convertible sofa can be made into a bed. Adjective. An automobile with a roof that can be folded back or removed. It was sunny, so we drove the convertible with the top down. Noun. con ble (k l) adjective; noun, plural convertibles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convertible pronunciation convex udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cm345 Curving outward. The outside of a bowl is convex. con vex (kon veks or kon veks) adjective. is convex. con vex (kon veks or kon veks) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convex pronunciation (kon veks or kon veks) max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass :PHYSSIZE concave convex convey 1. To take from one place to another; carry. These pipes convey water from the well to the house. 2. To make known; express. Our parents conveyed the excitement of their trip in letters they wrote to us. con vey (k ) verb, conveyed, conveying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convey pronunciation udPronouce Cf368 udSndDir c\c21 conveyor belt A long, moving belt that is used to carry objects from one place to another. Conveyor belts are often used in factories. con or belt (k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conveyor belt pronunciation udPronouce Cm346 udSndDir c\c21 convict udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf369 To declare or prove that a person is guilty of a crime. The jury convicted the gang members of robbery. Verb. A person who is serving a prison sentence. The police were looking for two convicts who had escaped from a nearby prison. Noun. con vict (k n vikt for verb; kon vikt for noun) verb, convicted, convicting; noun, plural convicts.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convict pronunciation n vikt for verb; kon vikt for noun) conviction udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf370 1. The act of declaring or proving that a person is guilty of a crime. The new evidence led to the conviction of the thief. 2. The state of being found guilty of a crime. The criminals conviction for robbery meant that they would probably be sent to prison. 3. A strong belief. My teacher has the conviction that most people are good at heart. con tion (k n vik n) noun, plural convictions._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conviction pronunciation n vik convince To cause a person to believe or do something; persuade. I convinced my parents to let me see the scary movie. con vince (k n vins ) verb, convinced, convincing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Cf371 convince pronunciation n vins word history Word History The word convince comes from a Latin word meaning to conquer to overcome. When you convince someone of something, you overcome the person s doubts or objections.R WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow 2 :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c21 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing convulse To shake or disturb violently. The explosion convulsed the building. The audience was convulsed with laughter by the comedian s jokes. con vulse (k n vuls ) verb, convulsed, convulsing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convulse pronunciation n vuls udPronouce Cf372 udSndDir c\c21 convulsion udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf373 1. A violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles; spasm. The crash victim s injuries were so severe that they caused convulsions. 2. A fit of laughter. The joke caused a convulsion in the audience. con sion (k n vul n) noun, plural convulsions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convulsion pronunciation n vul udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce 1. To make food ready for eating by using heat. You can cook food by broiling, roasting, baking, boiling, or frying it. 2. To be cooked. The peas will cook quickly. Verb. A person who cooks. Noun. cook (k k) verb, cooked, cooking; noun, plural cooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation cookbook udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf374 A book of recipes and other information about food. I looked in a cookbook to find out how to roast a turkey. cook book (k ) noun, plural cookbooks.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cookbook[ pronunciation cookie udEmotion enthusia udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf375 A small, flat, sweet cake. cook ie (k ) noun, plural cookies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cookie pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia contrast enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf357 To show differences that are based on comparing. The teacher contrasted life in a big city and life on a farm. Red and white contrast with each other. Verb. 1. A difference. There is a great contrast between the weather at the North Pole and the weather in the tropics. 2. A person or thing that is compared to another and shows differences. Our new car is quite a contrast to our old car. Noun. con trast (k n trast for verb; kon trast for noun) verb, contrasted, contrasting; noun, plural contrasts....... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contrast pronunciation n trast for verb; kon trast for noun) contrast in size 8 :PHYSSIZE contribute udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf358 1. To give. The citizens of the town contributed food and clothing to the family whose house had burned down. Do you contribute to a charity? 2. To write for a newspaper or magazine. My aunt and uncle contribute articles to their town s newspaper. to contribute to. To help bring about. A lack of rain contributed to the poor harvest of potatoes. con ute (k n trib t) verb, contributed, contributing.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contribute idiom to contribute to. To help bring about. A lack of rain contributed to the poor harvest of potatoes.Y pronunciation n trib contribution udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cm336 1. The act of contributing; giving something. The wealthy family s contribution of money will help build a new hospital. 2. Something contributed. We gave contributions to help hungry children in other countries. con tion (kon n) noun, plural contributions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contribution pronunciation contrive To plan or design cleverly. They are contriving a surprise party. The inventor contrived a car that would run on sunlight. con trive (k ) verb, contrived, contriving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contrive pronunciation udPronouce Cf359 udSndDir c\c21 control udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf360 1. Power, authority, or regulation. The dictator had complete control over the country. The car went out of control. 2. The power or ability to hold back or hold in. The police lost control of the mob. People do not always keep their anger under control. 3. Something that is used to operate, regulate, or guide a machine or other device. Where is the volume control on this television set? The pilot operates the controls of an airplane. Noun. 1. To command or regulate by using power or authority. Our dog does exactly what it wants; I can t control it. The federal government controls the handling and delivery of mail. 2. To adjust or regulate. This knob controls the loudness on my radio. 3. To hold back or hold in. The dam could not control the flooded river. I always try to control my temper. Verb. con trol (k ) noun, plural controls; verb, controlled, controlling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir control pronunciation control tower A tower at an airport. The movement of airplanes landing and taking off is directed from the control tower. control tower SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect cntlrtwr.wav udSndDir c\c21 controversial Causing an argument. Politics is often a controversial subject. con sial (kon l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir controversial pronunciation udPronouce Cm337 udSndDir c\c21 controversy udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cm338 A disagreement; dispute. The new tax caused much controversy. con sy (kon ) noun, plural controversies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir controversy pronunciation convalescent udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf361 1. Recovering from illness. Convalescent patients often sleep a lot. 2. For or relating to the process of recovering from illness. In the convalescent room, patients can sit in the sun. Adjective. A person who is recovering from illness. Noun. con cent (kon nt) adjective; noun, plural convalescents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convalescentU pronunciation nt)Sn convection The transfer of heat through a gas or a liquid by currents. Fireplaces heat a room by convection through the air. con tion (k n vek n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Cm339 convection pronunciation n vek word history Word History Convection comes from a Latin word meaning to carry along with. A convection oven carries its heat along with the circulating air inside. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c21 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing convene To come or bring together for a meeting; assemble. Congress will convene again after the election. con vene (k ) verb, convened, convening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convene pronunciation udPronouce Cf362 udSndDir c\c21 convenience udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf363 1. Ease and comfort. I like the convenience of canned foods. 2. Something that gives ease or comfort. A washing machine is a modern convenience. con ience (k ns) noun, plural conveniences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convenience pronunciation convenient Giving ease and comfort; useful; handy. A dishwasher is very convenient if you have many dishes to wash. con ient (k nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convenient pronunciation udPronouce Cm340 udSndDir c\c21 convent udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cm341 1. A group of nuns living together. 2. A building where a group of nuns live. con vent (kon vent) noun, plural convents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convent pronunciation vent)k convention enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cf364 1. A formal meeting for some special purpose. Every four years the political parties hold conventions to choose candidates for president. 2. An accepted way of acting or doing something; custom. Shaking hands when you are introduced to someone is a convention. con tion (k n ven n) noun, plural conventions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir convention pronunciation n ven word history Word History Convention comes from two Latin words meaning to come and together. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE conventional Following customs. Saying hello is a conventional greeting. con al (k n ven l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conventional pronunciation n ven udPronouce Cm342 udSndDir c\c21 contented Happy and satisfied. A contented person is happy with what he or she is or has. The contented kitten purred and rubbed against my leg. con ed (k n ten tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contented pronunciation n ten udPronouce Cm326 udSndDir c\c20 max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta contents udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cm327 1. What something holds. When the bag broke, its contents fell all over the floor. 2. What is written or spoken about. The contents of the letter upset me. con tents (kon tents) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contents pronunciation tents) contest udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf351 1. A game or race that people try to win; competition. Our team won the swimming contest. The school held a contest for the best essay on safety. 2. A struggle; fight. The contest between the two armies for the town lasted into the night. Noun. 1. To struggle or fight for. The enemy troops contested the fort. 2. To argue against. The loser of the race contested the judge s decision. Verb. con test (kon test for noun; k n test for verb) noun, plural contests; verb, contested, contesting.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contest pronunciation test for noun; k n test for verb) contestant udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cm328 A person who takes part in a contest. Were you a contestant in the swimming meet? The contestant on the television quiz show won a trip to Hawaii. con ant (k n tes nt) noun, plural contestants.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contestant pronunciation n tes context udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf352 The words that come before and after a word or phrase. The context influences the meaning of a word or phrase. It was clear from the context that they were only joking when they said that. con text (kon tekst) noun, plural contexts.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir context pronunciation tekst) continent udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf353 One of the seven large land areas on the earth. The continents are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica, and Australia. con nent (kont nt) noun, plural continents.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir continent pronunciation (kont continual Happening again and again. I had to make continual visits to the doctor until my leg healed. con al (k n tin l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir continual pronunciation n tin udPronouce Cm329 udSndDir c\c20 continue 1. To keep on happening, being, or doing; go on without stopping. The rain continued for two days. Continue reading until you reach the end of the page. 2. To go on or do after stopping. We will continue the meeting after lunch. con ue (k n tin ) verb, continued, continuing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir continue pronunciation n tin udPronouce Cf354 udSndDir c\c20 continuous Going on without stopping; unbroken. The river has a continuous flow of water. con ous (k n tin s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir continuous pronunciation n tin udPronouce Cf355 udSndDir c\c20 contour udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cm330 The outline or shape of something. The astronauts could see the curved contour of the earth. con tour (kon r) noun, plural contours. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contour pronunciation contract udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cm331 1. To make or become shorter or smaller. A turtle can contract its neck to draw its head into its shell. The words you had contract to form 2. To get or acquire. I contracted the flu. 3. To make an agreement. The worker contracted to paint the house for $600. Verb. An agreement. The singer signed a contract to make records for the record company. Noun. con tract (k n trakt for verb, definitions 1 and 2; k n trakt or kon trakt for verb, definition 3; kon trakt for noun) verb, contracted, contracting; noun, plural contracts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contractm pronunciation n trakt for verb, definitions 1 and 2; k n trakt or kon trakt for verb, definition 3; kon trakt for noun)B contraction enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf356 1. The act of contracting or the state of being contracted. The contraction of the heart forces blood into the arteries. 2. A shortened form. Wouldn is the contraction of would not. con tion (k n trak n) noun, plural contractions.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contraction pronunciation n trak language note Language Note Contractions are used very commonly in spoken English. Here are some that you are likely to hear and use often: I m (I am), you re (you are), she s (she is or she has), he ll (he will), they d (they would or they had), aren t (are not), don t (do not), who ll (who will).k LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE contradict To say the opposite of; disagree with. The newspaper contradicted what had been said on the radio about the accident. con dict (kon dikt ) verb, contradicted, contradicting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contradict pronunciation dikt udPronouce Cm332 udSndDir c\c20 contradictory 1. Contradicting; opposing; inconsistent. There are two contradictory versions of what happened. 2. Likely to contradict or to have a different opinion. My contradictory cousin often disagrees with me. con ry (kon ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contradictory pronunciation udPronouce Cm333 udSndDir c\c20 contralto udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cm334 1. The lowest female singing voice. 2. A singer who has such a voice. con to (k n tral ) noun, plural contraltos.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contralto pronunciation n tral buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass contrary udSndDir c\c21 udPronouce Cm335 1. Entirely different; opposite. My cousin s ideas about sports and music are contrary to my own. 2. Liking to argue and oppose. That contrary child never agrees with what other people say. Adjective. Something completely different; the opposite. We thought it would rain, but the contrary happened; it was sunny. Noun. on the contrary. Just the opposite of what has been said. You are not a clumsy dancer; on the contrary, you are very graceful. con y (kon trer for adjective, definition 1 and noun; kon trer for adjective, definition 2) adjective; noun. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contraryg idiom on the contrary. Just the opposite of what has been said. You are not a clumsy dancer; on the contrary, you are very graceful. consul udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf340 A person appointed by a government to live in a foreign city. A consul protects his or her country s citizens and business there. con sul (kon l) noun, plural consuls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consulM pronunciation consult 1. To go to for advice or information. When you are ill, you consult a doctor. We consulted a map to find out where the town was located. 2. To talk together. My teacher consulted with my parents about my grades. con sult (k n sult ) verb, consulted, consulting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consult pronunciation n sult udPronouce Cm322 udSndDir c\c20 consume 1. To use up or destroy. A car consumes gasoline. The fire consumed the garage and part of the house. 2. To eat or drink up. I consumed two sandwiches at lunch. con sume (k ) verb, consumed, consuming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consume pronunciation udPronouce Cf341 udSndDir c\c20 consumer udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf342 A person who buys and uses up things. A person who shops for food in a grocery store is a consumer. People who buy radios, books, cars, and many other things are consumers. con er (k r) noun, plural consumers.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consumer pronunciation consumption udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cm323 The using up of something. The consumption of gasoline is usually greater in a big car than in a small car. con tion (k n sump n) noun, plural consumptions.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consumption pronunciation n sump contact udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf343 A touching or meeting of persons or things. The plastic bowl began to melt when it came in contact with the hot stove. I don t want to lose contact with my friends when I move away. Noun. To get in touch with; communicate with; reach. Why don t you try to contact your friend by telephone? Verb. con tact (kon takt) noun, plural contacts; verb, contacted, contacting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contact pronunciation takt)Cf contact lens A thin plastic lens worn on the eyeball to improve vision. contact lens contagious Able to be spread from person to person. Nearly everyone in the class caught chicken pox because it is so contagious. con gious (k s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contagious pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf344 udSndDir c\c20 udEmotion disguste disguste disguste contain 1. To hold. The jar contains candy. The shelf contains books. 2. To include as a part of; be made up of. This candy contains sugar. 3. To keep or hold back. I tried to contain my laughter when your chair tipped over backwards. con tain (k ) verb, contained, containing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contain pronunciation udPronouce Cf345 udSndDir c\c20 container udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf346 A box, can, or jar that holds something. I bought a container of milk at the grocery store. con er (k r) noun, plural containers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir container pronunciation contaminate udEmotion disguste udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cm324 To make dirty; pollute. Garbage thrown in the river will contaminate the water. con nate (k n tam ) verb, contaminated, contaminating.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contaminate pronunciation n tam max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste contemplate To think about or look at carefully for a long time. The young student sat and contemplated the future. We quietly contemplated the lovely scenery. con plate (kon ) verb, contemplated, contemplating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contemplate pronunciation udPronouce Cf347 udSndDir c\c20 contemporary udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf348 1. Belonging to the same time. Julius Caesar and Cleopatra were contemporary figures in ancient history. 2. Modern; up-to-date. The furniture in our house is contemporary. Adjective. A person who belongs to the same time as another person. Noun. con n tem ) adjective; noun, plural contemporaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contemporaryo pronunciation n tem contempt 1. A feeling that a person or act is bad, mean, or worth nothing; scorn. I have nothing but contempt for people who are cruel to animals. 2. The condition of being scorned. The noisy students were held in contempt by their classmates who were trying to study. con tempt (k n tempt ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contempt pronunciation n tempt udPronouce Cf349 udSndDir c\c20 max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor contend 1. To compete. Only three students contended for the swimming championship. 2. To argue. I contended that we ought to go to the beach instead of seeing a movie. 3. To struggle. The explorers had to contend with very cold weather at the North Pole. con tend (k n tend ) verb, contended, contending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir contend pronunciation n tend udPronouce Cf350 udSndDir c\c20 content udEmotion comforta udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cm325 Happy and satisfied. We are seldom content to stay home and play games on rainy days. Adjective. To make happy; satisfy. A pat on the head and a kind word contents my dog. Verb. A feeling of being happy or satisfied. After eating, the baby went to sleep in complete content. Noun. con tent (k n tent ) adjective; verb, contented, contenting; noun.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir content pronunciation n tent max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable consonant udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm313 A letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel. Consonants include the letters b, d, f, g, m, p, t, and others. con nant (kon nt) noun, plural consonants. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consonant pronunciation conspicuous Easily seen; attracting attention. The blue ink left a conspicuous stain on the white tablecloth. con ous (k n spik s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conspicuous pronunciation n spik udPronouce Cm314 udSndDir c\c19 conspiracy udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm315 Secret planning together with others to do something wrong. Several members of a gang were arrested for conspiracy to rob a bank. con cy (k n spir ) noun, plural conspiracies.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conspiracy pronunciation n spir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass conspire To plan secretly with others to do something bad or illegal. The outlaws conspired to rob the stagecoach. con spire (k ) verb, conspired, conspiring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conspire pronunciation udPronouce Cm316 udSndDir c\c19 constable udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm317 1. A member of the police force in England; policeman or policewoman. 2. A law officer in a town who is in charge of keeping order. con ble (kon l or kun l) noun, plural constables. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constable pronunciation l or kun constant udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cm318 1. Not changing; continuing. Your constant talking will make the teacher angry. 2. Faithful; loyal. I am lucky to have such constant friends. con stant (kon nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constantw pronunciation constellation enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf333 A group of stars. A constellation forms a pattern in the sky that looks like a picture. The Big Dipper and the Little Dipper are parts of constellations. con tion (kon n) noun, plural constellations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constellation pronunciation word history Word History The word constellation comes from the old French name for a group of stars. This French word came from two Latin words meaning together and stars. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE constituent udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cm319 Forming a needed part. Hydrogen and oxygen are the constituent parts of water. Adjective. 1. A needed part. Wood pulp is an important constituent of paper. 2. A voter in a particular district. The senators were expected to vote for the laws that their constituents wanted. Noun. con ent (k n stich nt) adjective; noun, plural constituents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constituent pronunciation n stich constitute 1. To make up; form; equal. Four quarts constitute a gallon. 2. To set up; establish. Congress constitutes our laws. 3. To appoint or elect. The club plans to constitute you as its president. con tute (kon sti t or kon sti t ) verb, constituted, constituting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constitute pronunciation sti t or kon sti t udPronouce Cf334 udSndDir c\c20 constitution udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf335 1. The basic principles used to govern a state, country, or organization. The people voted for numerous changes in their state constitution. 2. Constitution. The document containing the law and plan of government of the United States. 3. The way in which a person or thing is made. The healthy child has a strong constitution. con tion (kon sti t n or sti t n) noun, plural constitutions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constitution pronunciation sti t n or kon sti t constitutional udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf336 Having to do with a constitution. The United States has a constitutional form of government. Adjective. A walk taken to stay healthy. Noun. con al (kon sti t l or kon sti t l) adjective; noun, plural constitutions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constitutional+ pronunciation sti t l or kon sti t constrict To make smaller or narrower by pressing together; to squeeze. The dog s tight collar constricted its neck. con strict (k n strikt ) verb, constricted, constricting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constrict pronunciation n strikt udPronouce Cf337 udSndDir c\c20 constrictor udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf338 A large snake that can kill small animals by squeezing them in its coils so that they cannot breathe. The python, anaconda, and boa constrictor are different kinds of constrictors. con stric tor (k n strik r) noun, plural constrictors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constrictor pronunciation n strik :PHYSSIZE construct To make by putting parts together; build. We constructed a bike shed in the backyard. The state will construct a new highway to the town. con struct (k n strukt ) verb, constructed, constructing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir construct pronunciation n strukt udPronouce Cm320 udSndDir c\c20 construction udSndDir c\c20 udPronouce Cf339 The act of constructing something; building. Construction of the new gym began last summer and will be finished next spring. con struc tion (k n struk n) noun, plural constructions.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir construction} pronunciation n struk :PHYSSIZE Construction site constructive Serving to make better; helpful. The coach always gives constructive criticism so that the players can improve their performance. con struc tive (k n struk tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir constructive pronunciation n struk udPronouce Cm321 udSndDir c\c20 consequence udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cf327 1. The result of an action. One consequence of going to sleep late at night is waking up tired. 2. Significance; importance. The president of this company is someone of consequence. con quence (kon si kw ns) noun, plural consequences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consequence pronunciation si kw consequently As a result; therefore. I forgot to wear my boots when it rained, and consequently I got my shoes wet. con quent ly (kon si kwent ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consequently pronunciation si kwent udPronouce Cm304 udSndDir c\c19 conservation 1. The act of conserving. 2. The protection and wise use of the forests, rivers, minerals, and other natural resources of a country. con tion (kon n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conservation pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm305 udSndDir c\c19 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass conservative udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cf328 1. Wanting things to be as they used to be or to stay as they are; not usually favoring change or new ideas. 2. Wanting to avoid risks; using caution. The doctor talked about the conservative use of medicines. Adjective. A person who is conservative. Noun. con tive (k tiv) adjective; noun, plural conservatives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conservativeo pronunciation tiv) conserve To keep and protect from harm, loss, or change. We tried to conserve our energy for the hike. con serve (k ) verb, conserved, conserving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conserve pronunciation udPronouce Cm306 udSndDir c\c19 consider udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm307 1. To think carefully about before deciding. I m considering whether or not to go to college. 2. To think of as; believe to be. I consider that movie the best I ve ever seen. I hope you consider me your friend. 3. To show concern and care for; respect. Always try to consider other people s feelings. 4. To keep in mind. My grandparents are very healthy if you consider their age. con er (k n sid r) verb, considered, considering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consider pronunciation n sid considerable Great in amount or extent. We had considerable trouble driving up the icy hill. con ble (k n sid l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir considerable pronunciation n sid udPronouce Cm308 udSndDir c\c19 considerate Thoughtful of other people and their feelings. It s considerate to leave some peanuts for the rest of the family. con ate (k n sid r it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir considerate pronunciation n sid r it) udPronouce Cm309 udSndDir c\c19 consideration udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cf329 1. Thoughtfulness for other people and their feelings. Please show consideration for the neighbors by not playing your radio too loud. 2. Careful thought before deciding about something. After much consideration, my cousin decided to study to be a lawyer. 3. Something thought about before deciding. One consideration when moving to a new city is the quality of the schools. con tion (k n sid n) noun, plural considerations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consideration pronunciation n sid consist To contain; be made up. Bricks consist mostly of clay. A year consists of twelve months. con sist (k n sist ) verb, consisted, consisting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consist pronunciation n sist udPronouce Cf330 udSndDir c\c19 consistency udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm310 1. Thickness or stiffness of a liquid. This paint has the consistency of glue. 2. A keeping to one way of thinking or acting. Since you change your mind so often, there is no consistency to what you say or believe. con cy (k n sis ) noun, plural consistencies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consistency pronunciation n sis consistent 1. Keeping to one way of thinking or acting. My parents are consistent in applying rules, so you usually know what they will allow and what they won t. 2. In agreement. What they said about the accident is not consistent with what really happened. con ent (k n sis nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consistent pronunciation n sis udPronouce Cf331 udSndDir c\c19 console To comfort or cheer. You try to console a person who is sad or disappointed about something. Both parents tried to console the weeping child for the loss of the gerbil. con sole (k ) verb, consoled, consoling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir console pronunciation udPronouce Cm311 udSndDir c\c19 console udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm312 The cabinet of a radio, television set, or phonograph that rests on the floor. con sole (kon l) noun, plural consoles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir console pronunciation consolidate To join together; combine. The two stores consolidated to form one large store. con date (k n sol ) verb, consolidated, consolidating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consolidate pronunciation n sol udPronouce Cf332 udSndDir c\c19 congressman udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm295 A member of Congress. When people say congressman, they usually mean a member of the House of Representatives. con gress man (kong gris m n) noun, plural congressmen (kong gris m SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir congressman pronunciation (kong gris m congresswoman udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cf321 A woman who is a member of Congress. When people say congresswoman, they usually mean a member of the House of Representatives. con gress an (kong gris w n) noun, plural congresswomen (kong gris wim SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir congresswoman pronunciation (kong gris w congruent Exactly equal in shape and size. Two triangles are congruent if the sides and angles of one are the same as the sides and angles of the other. con ent (kong nt or k nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir congruent pronunciation (kong nt or k buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm296 udSndDir c\c19 udEmotion mylist mylist mylist conjunction udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm297 A word that joins other words or groups of words. In the sentence My friends and I were late because we missed the bus, the words and because are conjunctions. con tion (k n jungk n) noun, plural conjunctions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conjunction pronunciation n jungk Conn. An abbreviation for Connecticut. Conn. connect udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm298 1. To fasten or join together. We had no trouble connecting the trailer to the car. 2. To consider as related; associate. We connect robins with spring. 3. To join together in an electrical circuit. They will connect our telephone tomorrow. con nect (k nekt ) verb, connected, connecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir connect pronunciation nekt Connecticut A state in the northeastern United States. Its capital is Hartford. Con cut (k t) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Cf322 Connecticut pronunciation word history Word History The name Connecticut comes from an Indian word that means a place beside the long river. Settlers then gave the name to the river, too. Soon they used it for villages near the Connecticut River. Later they used it for the state in which this river is located. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow b :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c19 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing connection udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cf323 1. The act of fastening or joining things. The connection of the pipes under the sink was hard work. 2. Relationship; association. The city council is studying the connection between heavy traffic and air pollution. 3. Something that connects. The electrician looked for the bad connection in the radio. con tion (k n) noun, plural connections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir connection pronunciation conquer To overcome; defeat. The army conquered the small country. I conquered my feelings of being homesick after my second day at summer camp. con quer (kong r) verb, conquered, conquering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conquer pronunciation (kong udPronouce Cm299 udSndDir c\c19 conqueror udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cf324 A person who conquers. In ancient times, Alexander the Great was a powerful conqueror. con or (kong r) noun, plural conquerors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conqueror pronunciation (kong conquest udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cf325 1. The act of conquering something. Conquest of the country took the invading army many months. 2. Something conquered. Mexico was once a conquest of Spain. con quest (kon kwest or kong kwest) noun, plural conquests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conquest pronunciation kwest or kong kwest) conscience udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm300 A feeling about what is right and what is wrong. Your conscience tells you to do right and warns when you are doing something wrong. If you tell a lie, it will trouble your conscience. con science (kon ns) noun, plural consciences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conscience pronunciation conscientious Showing honesty, thought, and care. Your conscientious work at school has improved your grades. con tious (kon s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conscientious pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf326 udSndDir c\c19 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass conscious udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm301 1. Knowing or realizing; aware. I was conscious of someone tapping my shoulder. 2. Able to see and feel things; awake. I was still conscious after being hit by the car. 3. Done on purpose. I made a conscious effort to stop laughing. con scious (kon s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conscious pronunciation consecutive Following one after another without a break. The numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 are consecutive numbers. con tive (k n sek tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consecutive pronunciation n sek tiv)/ udPronouce Cm302 udSndDir c\c19 consent udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm303 To give permission; agree. My parents would not consent to my going camping by myself. Verb. Permission. My parents had to give their consent before I could go on the field trip with my class. Noun. con sent (k n sent ) verb, consented, consenting; noun, plural consents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir consent pronunciation n sent confirm udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cm284 1. To show to be true or correct. The newspaper confirmed reports of a flood. 2. To consent to; approve. The Senate confirmed the trade agreement. 3. To make definite. I called my friend to confirm our date for Saturday. 4. To admit a person to full membership in a religious congregation. con firm (k ) verb, confirmed, confirming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confirm pronunciation confirmation udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf316 1. The act of confirming something. Please call the hotel to get confirmation of our reservation. 2. Something that confirms or proves. 3. The ceremony of admitting a person to full membership in a church or synagogue. con tion (kon n) noun, plural confirmations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confirmation pronunciation confiscate To take something by authority. The government confiscated the property when no one would pay the taxes on it. con cate (kon fis k ) verb, confiscated, confiscating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confiscate pronunciation fis k udPronouce Cm285 udSndDir c\c18 conflict udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf317 1. A long fight; war. The War of 1812 was a conflict between America and England. 2. A strong disagreement. The two newspaper stories about the cause of the fire are in conflict. Noun. To disagree strongly. The two accounts of the accident conflict. Verb. con flict (kon flikt for noun; k n flikt for verb) noun, plural conflicts; verb, conflicted, conflicting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conflict pronunciation flikt for noun; k n flikt for verb) conform 1. To act or think in a way that agrees with a rule or a standard. New students were told that they must conform to the rules of the school. 2. To be or make the same; be like. The house conformed to the architect s plans. con form (k ) verb, conformed, conforming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conform pronunciation udPronouce Cm286 udSndDir c\c18 confront To meet or face. The soldiers confronted the enemy soldiers. A difficult problem confronted us. con front (k n frunt ) verb, confronted, confronting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confront pronunciation n frunt udPronouce Cm287 udSndDir c\c18 confuse 1. To mix up; bewilder. That street sign confuses drivers and causes them to take a wrong turn. 2. To mistake for another; not see the difference between. People are always confusing the twins. Be careful not to confuse the word principle with the word principal. con fuse (k ) verb, confused, confusing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confuse pronunciation udPronouce Cm288 udSndDir c\c18 confusion udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf318 1. The condition of being confused; disorder. In my confusion, I gave the wrong answer. Everything in my desk drawer was in confusion. 2. A mistaking of one person or thing for another. con sion (k n) noun, plural confusions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confusion pronunciation congeal To become thick, stiff, or hard through exposure to cold or to air. The pudding I spilled on the rug congealed into a clump. con geal (k ) verb, congealed, congealing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir congeal pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm289 udSndDir c\c18 udEmotion disguste disguste disguste congestion 1. Too much mucus or blood in a part of the body. I had congestion in my nose when I had a cold. 2. A very crowded condition. There is always congestion on the highway after work. con tion (k n jes n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir congestion pronunciation n jes udPronouce Cf319 udSndDir c\c18 Congo A country in west-central Africa. Con go (kong ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Congo pronunciation (kong udPronouce Cm290 udSndDir c\c18 congratulate To give good wishes or praise for someone s success or for something nice that has happened. We congratulated them on doing such a good job on their science project. con late (k n grach ) verb, congratulated, congratulating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udEmotion proud congratulate pronunciation n grach :PHYSSIZE a graduate being congratulated udPronouce Cf320 udSndDir c\c19 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud congratulation udEmotion proud udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm291 1. The act of congratulating. 2. congratulations. Good wishes or praise given for a person s success or for something nice that has happened. We offered congratulations to the winning team. con tion (k n grach n) noun, plural congratulations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir congratulation3 pronunciation n grach max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud congregate To come together in a crowd. People congregated around the famous movie star to get an autograph. con gate (kong ) verb, congregated, congregating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir congregate pronunciation (kong udPronouce Cm292 udSndDir c\c19 congregation udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm293 1. A gathering or crowd of people or things. There was a large congregation of tourists at the fair. 2. The people present at a religious service. con tion (kong n) noun, plural congregations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir congregation pronunciation (kong congress udSndDir c\c19 udPronouce Cm294 1. An assembly of people who make laws. Many nations that are republics have a congress. 2. Congress. A branch of the government of the United States that makes laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. con gress (kong gris) noun, plural congresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir congress pronunciation (kong gris) conduct udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cm276 The way someone behaves. Our teacher stresses the importance of good conduct. Noun. 1. To behave. I know you were disappointed, but you conducted yourself very well. 2. To direct or lead. Our music teacher will conduct the school orchestra. 3. To take charge of; control; manage. It is a challenge to conduct a successful business. 4. To carry or transmit. Cast iron conducts heat evenly. Verb. con duct (kon dukt for noun; k n dukt for verb) noun; verb, conducted, conducting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conduct pronunciation dukt for noun; k n dukt for verb) conductor udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf309 1. A person who conducts. Our music teacher is also the conductor of the school orchestra. 2. A person on a train or bus who collects fares and assists passengers. The conductor walked down the aisle and called out the name of the next stop. 3. Something that transmits heat, electricity, or sound. Iron and copper are excellent conductors of heat. con tor (k n duk r) noun, plural conductors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conductor pronunciation n duk udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce 1. A solid object that has a flat, round base with straight sides that come together at a point. 2. Something shaped like a cone. I like to eat ice cream in a cone. 3. A cone-shaped object with overlapping scales that grows on many evergreen trees. The cone bears the seeds. cone (k n) noun, plural cones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE confederacy udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf310 1. A group of countries, states, or people joined together for a common purpose. The five Indian tribes joined to form a confederacy. 2. the Confederacy. The eleven southern states that declared themselves separate from the United States in 1860 and 1861. con cy (k n fed ) noun, plural confederacies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confederacy pronunciation n fed confederate udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cm277 1. A person or group that joins with another for a common purpose. The bank robbers and their confederates were arrested by the police. 2. Confederate. A person who fought for or supported the Confederacy. Noun. 1. United in an alliance. The two presidents signed a treaty that declared their countries confederate states. 2. Confederate. Of the Confederacy. Adjective. con ate (k n fed r it) noun, plural confederates; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confederate pronunciation n fed r it) confederation udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf311 1. The act of joining together to form a confederacy. The two neighboring countries began plans for confederation. 2. A group of countries or states joined together for a common purpose; a league or alliance. From 1781 to 1789 the American states formed a confederation. con tion (k n fed n) noun, plural confederations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confederation pronunciation n fed confer 1. To meet and talk together. The three referees conferred to decide how to rule on the play. 2. To give or bestow upon. The general will confer a medal on the brave soldier. con fer (k ) verb, conferred, conferring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confer pronunciation udPronouce Cf312 udSndDir c\c18 conference udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf313 A meeting to talk over important matters. A conference of doctors from all over the state was held to discuss new ways to treat disease. con ence (kon ns) noun, plural conferences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conference pronunciation confess 1. To admit. I confess that I don t enjoy that new television program. 2. To tell a priest sins to be forgiven. con fess (k n fes ) verb, confessed, confessing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confess pronunciation n fes udPronouce Cm278 udSndDir c\c18 confession udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf314 The admitting of something, especially guilt. The criminal made a full confession to the crime. con sion (k n fesh n) noun, plural confessions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confessionI pronunciation n fesh confetti Very small pieces of colored paper. Confetti is thrown into the air to celebrate a festive occasion. The baseball champions were showered with confetti as they rode in the parade. con ti (k n fet ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confetti pronunciation n fet max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm279 udSndDir c\c18 udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia confide To tell a secret to someone who is trusted. I often confide in my best friends. I confided my worries to the school counselor. con fide (k ) verb, confided, confiding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confide pronunciation udPronouce Cm280 udSndDir c\c18 confidence udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cm281 1. Trust or faith. I have confidence in your honesty. 2. Faith in oneself. If you studied the lesson well, you can give your answer with confidence. 3. Trust that a person will not tell a secret. I would never reveal something told to me in confidence. 4. Something told as a secret to be kept. con dence (kon ns) noun, plural confidences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confidence pronunciation confident 1. Having trust or faith; sure. I am confident that our team will win the game. 2. Having faith in oneself or one s own abilities. con dent (kon nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confident pronunciation udPronouce Cf315 udSndDir c\c18 max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud confidential Secret. The president received a confidential letter from the ambassador. con tial (kon fi den l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confidential pronunciation fi den udPronouce Cm282 udSndDir c\c18 confine udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cm283 To hold or keep in; limit. The sheriff confined the outlaw in a jail cell. My bad cold confined me to my bed. Verb. confines. Limits; boundaries. The dog was not allowed to go outside the confines of the yard. Noun. con fine (k ) verb, confined, confining; con fines (kon nz)plural noun.? SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir confine pronunciation concession udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf298 1. The act of conceding or yielding. My parents made a concession and let me stay up late to watch the football game. 2. Something that is conceded. Your admission that you were wrong was a concession. 3. The permission to do something granted by a government or other authority. The town gave our neighbor the concession to sell hot dogs in the park. con sion (k n sesh n) noun, plural concessions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concession pronunciation n sesh conch udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cm271 1. A kind of shellfish with a large, coiled shell. 2. The shell of this animal. conch (kongk or konch) noun, plural conchs or conches./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conch pronunciation (kongk or konch)3 :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass concise Expressed in few words. The coach s instructions to the team were clear and concise. con cise (k ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concise pronunciation udPronouce Cf299 udSndDir c\c17 conclude udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf300 1. To bring to an end; finish. When the band concluded the playing of the national anthem, the baseball game began. 2. To decide after thinking. After studying all the facts, the judge concluded that no crime had been committed. con clude (k ) verb, concluded, concluding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conclude pronunciation conclusion udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf301 1. The end of something. The conclusion of the movie was very exciting. 2. Arrangement; settlement. The conclusion of the treaty between the two countries took many months. 3. Something decided after thinking. I have come to the conclusion that I want to be a doctor when I grow older. con sion (k n) noun, plural conclusions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conclusion pronunciation concoct 1. To prepare by combining several different things. We concocted a meal from leftovers. 2. To devise; make up. They concocted a wonderful surprise party for their parents. con coct (kon kokt ) verb, concocted, concocting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concoct pronunciation (kon kokt SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf302 udSndEffect concoct.wav udSndDir c\c18 concord udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf303 Peaceful agreement; harmony. The concord between the two nations prevented war. con cord (kon rd or kong rd) noun, plural concords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concord pronunciation rd or kong concrete udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cm272 Able to be seen and touched. A chair is a concrete object. Adjective. A mixture of cement, pebbles or sand, and water. Concrete becomes very hard when it dries. It is used in buildings, bridges, and other structures, and in paving roads and sidewalks. Noun. con crete (kon t or kon kr ) adjective; noun, plural concretes.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concreteY pronunciation t or kon kr concur To agree; have the same opinion. The judges concurred in awarding first prize to that science project. con cur (k ) verb, concurred, concurring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concur pronunciation udPronouce Cm273 udSndDir c\c18 concussion udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf304 1. A sudden, violent shaking. The house shook from the concussion of the explosion. 2. An injury to the brain or spine caused by a fall or blow. Diving into the shallow pool caused my concussion. con sion (k n kush n) noun, plural concussions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concussion pronunciation n kush condemn 1. To express strong opposition to; disapprove of. Many doctors condemn smoking. 2. To order as a punishment. The judge condemned the thief to ten years in jail. 3. To declare to be no longer safe or fit for use. The city government condemned the old building. con demn (k n dem ) verb, condemned, condemning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir condemn pronunciation n dem udPronouce Cm274 udSndDir c\c18 condensation udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cm275 1. The act of condensing something. The condensation of steam causes it to change into water. 2. Something condensed. I decided I would read a condensation of the long novel. con tion (kon den s n) noun, plural condensations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir condensation pronunciation den s condense 1. To make or become less in size or volume. Milk condenses when the water in it is boiled away. The writer condensed the long story to a short story. 2. To change from a gas to a liquid form. Steam condenses to water when cooled. con dense (k n dens ) verb, condensed, condensing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir condense pronunciation n dens udPronouce Cf305 udSndDir c\c18 condition udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf306 1. The way that a person or thing is; the state something is in. That athlete keeps in good condition by doing exercises. 2. Something needed for another event or thing to occur; something required. Being a good skater is one of the conditions for getting on the hockey team. 3. An illness or an unhealthy state of the body or a part of the body. 4. conditions. State of affairs; circumstances. Poor working conditions caused the employees to complain. Noun. 1. To put in a healthy state or good shape. I exercise to condition my body. 2. To make used to something; accustom. Living at the North Pole soon conditioned the explorers to cold weather. Verb. con tion (k n dish n) noun, plural conditions; verb, conditioned, conditioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir condition pronunciation n dish condominium udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf307 1. An apartment building in which each apartment is owned by the person or persons living in it. 2. A single apartment that is owned by the person or persons living in it. con um (kon m) noun, plural condominiums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir condominium pronunciation condor udSndDir c\c18 udPronouce Cf308 A large bird with a hooked bill and a head and neck without feathers. A condor is a kind of vulture. It is found in the mountains of South America. con dor (kon r) noun, plural condors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir condor_ pronunciation :PHYSSIZE computer literacy udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cm266 The understanding of how computers work and how they can be used to perform tasks. computer lit cy (lit SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir computer literacy pronunciation computer science The study of computers and the equipment and programs that are used with computers. computer science comrade udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf288 A friend who shares the same work or interests with another; companion. com rade (kom rad) noun, plural comrades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comrade pronunciation concave Curved inward. The inside of a spoon is concave. The arch of your foot is concave. con cave (kon k or kon v) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concave pronunciation (kon k or kon concave convexe :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf289 udSndDir c\c17 conceal To put or keep out of sight; hide. Don t forget to conceal the house keys under the porch. I concealed my anger by smiling. con ceal (k ) verb, concealed, concealing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conceal pronunciation udPronouce Cm267 udSndDir c\c17 concede udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf290 1. To admit as true. After I tried it myself, I conceded that the lamp no longer worked. 2. To yield to someone else or admit defeat. The candidate for mayor would not concede the election until all the votes were counted. con cede (k ) verb, conceded, conceding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concede pronunciation conceited Having too high an opinion of oneself or of one s ability to do things. People may think you are conceited if you talk about yourself too much. con ed (k tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conceited pronunciation tid)K udPronouce Cf291 udSndDir c\c17 conceive To form an idea of or imagine; think up. Scientists conceived the plan for the first spacecraft. It is hard to conceive of what life was like thousands of years ago. con ceive (k ) verb, conceived, conceiving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conceive pronunciation udPronouce Cf292 udSndDir c\c17 max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udEmotion light concentrate 1. To bring together into one place. The population of our country is concentrated in the cities. The team concentrated their efforts on winning the game. 2. To make stronger or thicker. We can concentrate the liquid by boiling off some water. 3. To pay close attention. We could not concentrate on our homework because the room was too noisy. con trate (kon ) verb, concentrated, concentrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concentrate pronunciation udPronouce Cm268 udSndDir c\c17 concentration udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cm269 1. The act of concentrating or the state of being concentrated. There was a great concentration of people in the small and crowded room. 2. Close attention. My concentration on the television program was so deep that I didn t hear you ring the doorbell. con tion (kon n) noun, plural concentrations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concentration pronunciation concept udEmotion light udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf293 A general idea; thought. Our country honors the concept of individual freedom. con cept (kon sept) noun, plural concepts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concept pronunciation sept) max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt conception udEmotion mylist udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf294 An idea; concept. Learning about travel in space gives you some conception of how enormous the universe must be. con tion (k n sep n) noun, plural conceptions.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir conception pronunciation n sep buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist concern udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf295 1. To be important to. What my parents said about saving money concerns our whole family. 2. To have to do with; be about. This chapter of our book concerns the American Revolution. 3. To worry; trouble. Your bad cough concerned us all. Verb. 1. Something that is important to a person. Taking care of the puppy is my concern. 2. Serious interest or worry. We were full of concern for our future after the flood destroyed our home. 3. A business. I was hired to work for a clothing concern. Noun. con cern (k ) verb, concerned, concerning; noun, plural concerns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concern pronunciation concerning About; having to do with; regarding. My friend wrote me a long letter concerning our vacation plans. con ing (k ning) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concerning pronunciation ning)! udPronouce Cf296 udSndDir c\c17 concert udSndDir c\c17 udSndEffect concert.wav udPronouce Cm270 A performance, usually a musical performance by a number of musicians. We went to a band concert in the park. con cert (kon rt) noun, plural concerts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concert pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE concerto udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf297 A piece of music for one or more musical instruments and an orchestra. con to (k n cher ) noun, plural concertos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir concerto% pronunciation n cher composition udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cm260 1. The act of putting together to form a whole. Composition of the opera took two years. 2. The parts that together form something. The scientist studied the moon rock to find out its composition. 3. Something that is put together or created, especially something written or a piece of music. I wrote a composition for English class about life in colonial America. A symphony is a kind of musical composition. com tion (kom zish n) noun, plural compositions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir composition pronunciation zish compost A mixture of decaying leaves, vegetables, manure, or other organic matter, used to make the soil better for gardening. com post (kom st) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compost pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf280 udSndDir c\c17 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass composure Self-control; calmness. The family s composure during the fire helped them all escape injury. com sure (k r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir composure pronunciation udPronouce Cf281 udSndDir c\c17 compound udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf282 Made up of two or more parts. Look up leaf for a picture of a compound leaf. Adjective. To mix or combine. The chemist compounded a new formula out of simple ingredients. Verb. 1. A mixture or combination. 2. A substance that is formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements. Water is a compound that is made of hydrogen and oxygen. 3. A word that is made up of two or more words. Comic strip, merry-go-round, and nighttime are compounds. Noun. com pound (kom pound for adjective and noun; k m pound for verb) adjective; verb, compounded, compounding; noun, plural compounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compoundQ pronunciation pound for adjective and noun; k m pound for verb) compound sentence A sentence that contains two or more simple sentences that are joined by the conjunctions and, or, or but. I like movies, but my friend prefers books is a compound sentence. compound sentence comprehend To understand. The teacher felt that the students still did not comprehend how to add and subtract fractions. com hend (kom pri hend ) verb, comprehended, comprehending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Cm261 comprehend pronunciation pri hend word history Word History The word comprehend comes from a Latin word that originally meant to grasp to take hold of. The Latin word later came to mean to take hold of with the mind to understand. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow R :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c17 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing comprehension udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf283 Understanding or the ability to understand. Your clear and accurate report on the book shows your comprehension of it. com sion (kom pri hen n) noun, plural comprehensions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comprehension pronunciation pri hen comprehensive Covering or including everything or almost everything. The comprehensive map of the town shows even the smallest streets. com sive (kom pri hen siv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comprehensive pronunciation pri hen udPronouce Cf284 udSndDir c\c17 compress udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cm262 To press or squeeze together into less space. The city has trucks that compress garbage so it will not take up so much room at the dump. Verb. A pad or cloth used to put pressure, heat, or cold on some part of the body. The nurse put a cold compress on the head of the child who had a fever. Noun. com press (k m pres for verb; kom for noun) verb, compressed, compressing; noun, plural compresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compress pronunciation m pres for verb; kom for noun) comprise To include or consist of; be composed of. The state of Hawaii comprises eight main islands and many smaller ones. com prise (k ) verb, comprised, comprising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comprise pronunciation udPronouce Cf285 udSndDir c\c17 compromise udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf286 The settlement of an argument or dispute by agreeing that each side will give up part of its demands. The fight over washing the dishes ended with a compromise in which they decided to share the chore. Noun. To reach a settlement by agreeing that each side will give up some part of its demands. When the two children wanted to watch different television programs, they compromised and watched parts of both. Verb. com mise (kom ) noun, plural compromises; verb, compromised, compromising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compromise pronunciation compulsory Required by law or rules. Gym class is compulsory in this school unless a student has an excuse from a doctor. com ry (k m pul ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compulsory pronunciation m pul udPronouce Cm263 udSndDir c\c17 compute To find out or calculate by using mathematics; reckon. The builder computed the cost of a new garage. Scientists have computed how far away other planets are from the earth. com pute (k ) verb, computed, computing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compute pronunciation udPronouce Cf287 udSndDir c\c17 computer udEmotion enthusia udSndDir c\c17 udSndEffect computer.wav udPronouce Cm264 An electronic device that can store and work with large quantities of information. Computers can do difficult mathematical calculations rapidly, can retrieve information quickly, and can help a person work with words and pictures. com er (k r) noun, plural computers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir computer7 pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow > :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia computer graphics Pictures and drawings that a computer can display on its screen or print on paper. computer graph ics (graf iks). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir computer graphics pronunciation (graf iks). :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm265 udSndDir c\c17 computer language A set of words and symbols that are used to give instructions to a computer and to write programs. LOGO and BASIC are computer languages. computer language complaint udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cm254 1. A statement that something is wrong. We took our complaint about the rude clerk to the store manager. 2. A cause for complaining. I have no complaints about this restaurant. 3. An accusation or charge. The storekeeper made a complaint against the person who had robbed the store. com plaint (k ) noun, plural complaints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complaint pronunciation complement udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cm255 Something that completes or makes a thing whole or perfect. Going to see a movie would be the perfect complement to this weekend. Noun. To make complete. The background music nicely complements the acting in the movie. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is compliment. com ment (kom nt for noun; kom ment for verb) noun, plural complements; verb, complemented, complementing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complement pronunciation nt for noun; kom ment for verb) complete 1. Having all its parts; whole; entire. Our school library has the complete writings of William Shakespeare. 2. Ended; finished. I cannot go out to play until my homework is complete. 3. Thorough; perfect. The laughter of the audience showed that the comedian was a complete success. Adjective. 1. To make whole or perfect. Do you mean you ve finally completed your collection of baseball cards? 2. To bring to an end; finish. After you complete the test, you may go to lunch. Verb. com plete (k ) adjective; verb, completed, completing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complete pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The girl is about to complete the puzzle. udPronouce Cf270 udSndDir c\c16 enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown completion 1. The act of completing or finishing. With the completion of the flight, the pilot was able to relax. 2. The condition of being completed. I hoped to bring this science project to completion before spring vacation. com tion (k n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir completion pronunciation udPronouce Cf271 udSndDir c\c16 complex 1. Hard to understand or do. I don t know how to solve this complex arithmetic problem. 2. Made up of many connected parts. The sweater had a complex pattern of shapes and colors in its design. com plex (k m pleks or kom pleks) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complex pronunciation m pleks or kom pleks) udPronouce Cm256 udSndDir c\c16 complexion udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf272 1. The color and look of a person s skin, especially of the face. You have a clear and smooth complexion. 2. The general look or character of anything. The substitution of two new players on our team changed the whole complexion of the game, and we won. com ion (k m plek n) noun, plural complexions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complexion pronunciation m plek complexity udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf273 The quality of being complex. The complexity of the arithmetic problem puzzled the class. com ty (k m plek ) noun, plural complexities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complexityQ pronunciation m plek complicate To make hard to understand or do. My friend s attempts to help only complicated the job of washing the car. com cate (kom pli k ) verb, complicated, complicating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complicate pronunciation pli k udPronouce Cf274 udSndDir c\c16 complicated Hard to understand or do. The directions for putting together the bicycle were too complicated for me to follow. com ed (kom pli k tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complicated pronunciation pli k tid)1 udPronouce Cf275 udSndDir c\c16 complication udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf276 A confused or difficult condition. The snowstorm that closed down the airport caused a complication in our travel plans. com tion (kom pli k n) noun, plural complications.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complicationm pronunciation pli k compliment udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf277 1. Something good that is said out of praise or admiration. You must receive many compliments on your piano playing. 2. compliments. Friendly greetings. Your friends asked me to send you their compliments. Noun. To express praise or admiration. I heard the teacher complimented you on your well-written composition. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is complement. com ment (kom nt for noun; kom ment for verb) noun, plural compliments; verb, complimented, complimenting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compliment pronunciation nt for noun; kom ment for verb) complimentary 1. Containing or expressing praise or admiration. The teacher made a complimentary remark about the student s hard work. 2. Without charge; free. The store attracted customers by giving away complimentary concert tickets. com ry (kom or kom ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complimentary pronunciation or kom max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm257 udSndDir c\c17 udEmotion mylist mylist mylist comply udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf278 To act in agreement with a request or rule. I complied with the doctor s orders and stayed home until my cold was better. com ply (k ) verb, complied, complying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comply_ pronunciation )conc compose udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cm258 1. To form the basis of; make up. The material in this dress is composed of cotton and rayon. Twelve people compose a jury. 2. To put together; create. We composed a new school cheer. The musician composed an opera. 3. To make quiet or calm. At first I cried when I heard the sad news, but soon I composed myself. com pose (k ) verb, composed, composing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compose pronunciation composer udSndDir c\c17 udPronouce Cf279 A person who writes something, especially a musical work. com er (k r) noun, plural composers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir composer pronunciation composite Made up of various parts. The artist made a composite drawing by combining different sections from several pictures. com ite (k m poz it) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir composite pronunciation m poz udPronouce Cm259 udSndDir c\c17 compare 1. To study in order to find out how persons or things are alike or different. We compared our watches and saw that your watch was five minutes ahead of mine. 2. To say or think that something is like something else. The writer compared the boom of big guns to the sound of thunder. 3. To be thought alike; be worthy of being compared. Seeing photographs of the Grand Canyon cannot compare with visiting it. com pare (k ) verb, compared, comparing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compare pronunciation udPronouce Cm247 udSndDir c\c16 comparison udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf261 1. The finding out of the likenesses and the differences between persons or things. A comparison of the two teams seems to show that Saturday s game will be close. 2. A likeness; similarity. There is no comparison between those two cars when it comes to speed. 3. A change in the form of an adjective or adverb that shows a difference in degree of what is expressed. com son (k m par n) noun, plural comparisons.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comparison pronunciation m par compartment udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cm248 A separate division or section. My desk drawer has compartments for pencils, erasers, rubber bands, and paper clips. com ment (k nt) noun, plural compartments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compartment pronunciation compass udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cm249 1. An instrument for showing directions. A compass has a magnetic needle that points to the north. Airplane pilots, ship captains, and many other people use compasses. 2. An instrument for drawing circles or measuring distances. A compass is made up of two arms joined together at the top. One arm ends in a point and the other one holds a pencil. com pass (kum noun, plural compasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compass pronunciation :PHYSSIZE compassion Sympathy for someone else s suffering or misfortune, together with the desire to help. They had compassion for the poor and helped deliver food to them. com sion (k m pash n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compassion pronunciation m pash buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm250 udSndDir c\c16 udEmotion mylist mylist mylist compel To force. The police compelled the owner to leave the burning building. com pel (k m pel ) verb, compelled, compelling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compel pronunciation m pel udPronouce Cf262 udSndDir c\c16 compensate 1. To make up for something. The new player s speed compensated for lack of experience. 2. To pay. The government compensated the farmers for the land it took to build the highway. com sate (kom ) verb, compensated, compensating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compensate pronunciation udPronouce Cf263 udSndDir c\c16 compensation udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf264 1. Something that makes up for something else. Going to the zoo was our compensation for missing the parade last week. 2. Wages; pay. When people do the same work, their compensation should be the same. com tion (kom n) noun, plural compensations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compensation pronunciation compete To try to win or gain something from another or others. The two students competed against each other for first prize in the spelling contest. com pete (k ) verb, competed, competing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compete pronunciation udPronouce Cm251 udSndDir c\c16 competent Able to perform basic skills; capable. Only competent swimmers should use the deep end of the pool. com tent (kom nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir competent pronunciation udPronouce Cm252 udSndDir c\c16 competition udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf265 1. The act of trying to win or gain something from another or others. Our team was in competition with three others for the championship. 2. A contest. I think I ll enter the swimming competition. com tion (kom pi tish n) noun, plural competitions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir competition pronunciation pi tish competitive udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf266 1. Involving or decided by competition. I won top honors in a competitive examination. 2. Enjoying or successful in competition. The competitive spirit of our team captain helps us all to do our best. com tive (k m pet i tiv) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir competitive pronunciation m pet i tiv) competitor udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf267 A person or thing that tries to win or gain something from another or others. My main competitor in the election for school president was my best friend. That gas station has two competitors nearby. com tor (k m pet r) noun, plural competitors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir competitor pronunciation m pet compile To collect or put together in a list or report. The newspaper reporter compiled all the facts and then wrote the story. com pile (k ) verb, compiled, compiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compile pronunciation udPronouce Cf268 udSndDir c\c16 complacent Satisfied with oneself. We should not become complacent about our success, but continue to work for excellence. com cent (k nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complacent pronunciation udPronouce Cm253 udSndDir c\c16 complain udEmotion frustrat udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf269 1. To say that something is wrong; find fault. The passengers complained that the train was never on time. 2. To make an accusation or charge. We complained to the police about our noisy neighbors. com plain (k ) verb, complained, complaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir complain pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat communication udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf250 1. An exchanging or sharing of feelings, thoughts, or information. The telephone makes communication over great distances possible. Some American Indian tribes used smoke signals as a means of communication. 2. A message or news that is exchanged or shared. The communication from Dad said Mom s flight was late. 3. communications. A system for sending messages by telephone, telegraph, computers, radio, or television. Communications in the flooded town are still not working. com tion (k n) noun, plural communications. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir communication pronunciation communion udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm242 1. A sharing of feelings or thoughts. There was a close communion between the parents and their children. 2. Communion. A religious service commemorating the last meal of Jesus and his apostles. com ion (k n) noun, plural communions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir communion pronunciation communism A social and economic system in which property and goods are owned by the government and are to be shared equally by all the people. The governments of the Soviet Union, China, and other countries are based on this system. com nism (kom m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir communism pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm243 udSndDir c\c16 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass communist udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf251 A person who believes in communism as a way of life or who belongs to a communist party. com nist (kom nist) noun, plural communists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir communist pronunciation nist) communist party A political party that is in favor of communism. communist party community enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf252 1. A group of people who live together in the same place. Our community voted to build a new library. My grandparents live in a rural community. 2. A group of people who share a common interest. The scientific community was excited by the landing on the moon. 3. A group of different plants and animals that live together in the same area and depend on each other for their survival. com ty (k ) noun, plural communities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir community pronunciation The community is having a plant sale. :PHYSSIZE commutative property udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf254 A characteristic of addition and multiplication that allows you to add or multiply two numbers in any order and still get the same answer. For example, 4 + 6 gives you the same answer as 6 + 4, and 7 x 5 gives you the same answer as 5 x 7. com tive property (kom tiv or k tiv). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commutative property pronunciation tiv or k tiv). commute To travel regularly to and from work or school over quite a long distance. Many of our neighbors commute to the city every day by train. com mute (k ) verb, commuted, commuting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commute pronunciation udPronouce Cm244 udSndDir c\c16 commuter udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf255 A person who travels a long distance to and from work or school. Every weekday evening the roads are filled with the cars of commuters driving home. com er (k r) noun, plural commuters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commuter pronunciation compact udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cm245 1. Tightly packed together; dense. We pressed the snow into compact snowballs. 2. Taking up a small amount of space. We have very compact cooking equipment for camping trips. Adjective. 1. A small case that holds face powder. 2. An automobile that is smaller than a standard model. Noun. To pack tightly together. The school has a machine that compacts trash. Verb. com pact (k m pakt or kom pakt for adjective; kom pakt for noun; k m pakt for verb) adjective; noun, plural compacts; verb, compacted, compacting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compact pronunciation m pakt or kom pakt for adjective; kom pakt for noun; k m pakt for verb) compact udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf256 An agreement. The Mayflower Compact was an agreement among the Pilgrims concerning how their new colony would be governed. com pact (kom pakt) noun, plural compacts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compact pronunciation pakt) compact disc A flat, round piece of plastic that holds stored music. The music is reproduced by putting the compact disc in a special machine that uses a laser to read the stored music. The trademark is Compact Disc. com pact disc (kom pakt). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir compact disc pronunciation pakt). max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf257 udSndDir c\c16 udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia companion udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf258 1. A person who often goes along with another; friend; comrade. We three students were constant companions at camp last summer. 2. Something that matches something else; one of a pair. I lost the companion to this glove at the theater. com ion (k m pan n) noun, plural companions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir companion pronunciation m pan companionship The relation between good companions; friendship. I missed the companionship of my friends when I moved to a new town. com ship (k m pan n ship ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir companionship pronunciation m pan n ship udPronouce Cf259 udSndDir c\c16 company udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cf260 1. A guest or guests. We are having company for dinner. 2. A business firm or organization. My parents both work for small companies. 3. Companionship. When the rest of the family is away, I am grateful for my dog s company. 4. A friend or friends; companions. You can often judge people by the company they keep. 5. A group of people gathered together. The guide led the company of tourists through the museum. 6. A group of performers. A company of musicians will present a concert at the town hall tonight. 7. A group of soldiers. A captain commands a company. com ny (kum ) noun, plural companies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir company pronunciation comparative udSndDir c\c16 udPronouce Cm246 1. Having to do with or showing a comparison of one thing with another. We made a comparative study of a frog and a worm in science class. 2. Measured or judged by comparing with something else. I ve met your uncle many times, but your aunt is a comparative stranger to me, because we ve only met once. Adjective. The form of an adjective or adverb that shows a greater degree or more of whatever is expressed by the basic form. For example, taller is the comparative of tall. Noun. com tive (k m par tiv) adjective; noun, plural comparatives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comparative pronunciation m par tiv) commercial udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm238 1. Relating to business or trade. I plan to take accounting and other commercial subjects in high school. 2. Having to do with making a profit. So many people paid to see the exhibit that it became a commercial success within a few weeks. Adjective. An advertising message on radio or television. The television show was interrupted every few minutes by a commercial. Noun. com cial (k l) adjective; noun, plural commercials. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commercial pronunciation commission udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf242 1. A group of persons who are chosen to do certain work. The mayor named a commission to find out the causes of pollution in the city. 2. Money for work done. I receive a commission for every new customer I sign up on my paper route. 3. The act of committing. There has been a rise in the commission of crimes in the city. 4. A position of military rank. The soldiers received their commissions as lieutenants after completing a training course. 5. A thing that a person or persons is asked and trusted to do. The ambassador was given a commission to arrange a new agreement on trade. 6. Working order. A dead battery has put our car out of commission. Noun. 1. To give a person the right or power to do something. The school commissioned the architect to design a new gymnasium. 2. To put something into active service. The ship will be commissioned after its crew is chosen. Verb. com sion (k mish n) noun, plural commissions; verb, commissioned, commissioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commission pronunciation mish commissioner udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm239 1. A person on a commission. The commissioners decided that automobiles were the main cause of pollution in the city. 2. A person who is in charge of a department of a government. The park commissioner has just announced plans to build a skating rink in the park. com er (k mish r) noun, plural commissioners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commissioner/ pronunciation mish commit udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm240 1. To do or perform. The baseball player committed two errors in the first inning. 2. To put into the care or under the charge of a person or institution, such as a prison. 3. To devote; pledge. The town committed itself to raising money for the new hospital. com mit (k ) verb, committed, committing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commit pronunciation committee udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf243 A group of persons who are chosen to do certain work. The decorations committee decorated the gym for the school dance. com tee (k ) noun, plural committees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir committee pronunciation commodity udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf244 Something that can be bought and sold. Wheat, corn, and rice are agricultural commodities. com ty (k ) noun, plural commodities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commodity pronunciation common udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf245 1. Happening often; familiar; usual. Where I live, snow is common in the winter. 2. Belonging equally to all; shared by all alike. It is common knowledge that the earth is round. 3. Ordinary; average. The dandelion is a common weed. in common. Enjoyed, owned, or used together; shared. The two friends had many interests in common. com mon (kom n) adjective, commoner, commonest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir common idiom in common. Enjoyed, owned, or used together; shared. The two friends had many interests in common.Q pronunciation common cold udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir c\c15 udSndEffect commncld.wav A sickness that can cause sneezing, coughing, or a sore throat. The common cold is caused by a virus. common cold SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor common denominator A denominator that is the same in two or more fractions. The fractions 3/8 and 7/8 have the common denominator 8. common denominator max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion mylist mylist mylist common noun A noun that names any one of a group of persons, places, or things. A common noun is not capitalized. In the sentence My cousin took me to the movie, cousin and movie are common nouns. common noun commonplace Ordinary; not interesting, new, or remarkable. Snow is commonplace in Alaska but not in Florida. com place (kom ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commonplace pronunciation udPronouce Cf246 udSndDir c\c15 common sense Ordinary good judgment. A person learns common sense from experience and logical thinking, not from school or study. It is common sense to take an umbrella with you if there is a chance of rain. common sense commonwealth udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf247 A nation or state that is governed by the people. The United States is a commonwealth. Certain states call themselves commonwealths. com wealth (kom n welth ) noun, plural commonwealths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commonwealth[ pronunciation n welth commotion udSndDir c\c15 udSndEffect comotion.wav udPronouce Cf248 A noisy confusion; disorder. There was a commotion at the stadium as the crowd booed the referee s decision. com tion (k n) noun, plural commotions.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commotion pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE communicable Able to be carried or passed from one person to another. The common cold is a communicable disease. com ble (k l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir communicable pronunciation udPronouce Cf249 udSndDir c\c15 communicate To exchange or pass along feelings, thoughts, or information. People communicate with each other by speaking or writing. When I was at camp, I communicated with my family by writing letters. com cate (k ) verb, communicated, communicating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir communicate pronunciation udPronouce Cm241 udSndDir c\c15 comfortable udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf235 1. Giving ease or comfort. My own bed was so comfortable after all those nights I had spent in a sleeping bag on our camping trip. 2. At ease. After a few weeks, the family began to feel very comfortable in their new home. com ble (kum l or l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comfortable pronunciation l or kumf comic udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf236 Funny; amusing. The tiny kitten chasing the big, frightened dog was a comic sight. Adjective. 1. A person who makes people laugh; comedian. That comic has a weekly show on television. 2. comics. A group of comic strips. Our Sunday newspaper has comics printed in color. Noun. com ic (kom ik) adjective; noun, plural comics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comic pronunciation comical Funny; amusing. We all laughed at the clown s comical tricks. com cal (kom l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comical pronunciation udPronouce Cm231 udSndDir c\c15 max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh udEmotion laugh comic book A magazine or booklet of comic strips. comic book comic strip A group of drawings that tell a story or part of a story. Comic strips tell stories that are funny or full of adventure. comic strip comma udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf237 A punctuation mark (,) that is used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. com ma (kom ) noun, plural commas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comma pronunciation command udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm232 1. To give an order to; direct. The trainer commanded the dog to sit still. 2. To have power over; rule. The general commands the army. 3. To deserve and get. The teacher commanded our respect. Verb. 1. An order; direction. The soldiers obeyed the sergeant s command. 2. The power to command. The sheriff had command of the search party. 3. The ability to use or control. My friends from France had a good command of the English language after a year here. Noun. com mand (k mand ) verb, commanded, commanding; noun, plural commands.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir command pronunciation mand ) To commander udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf238 1. A person who is in command; leader. 2. A naval officer. In the United States Navy or Coast Guard, a commander is below a captain but above a lieutenant. The two ranks of commander are lieutenant commander and commander. com er (k r) noun, plural commanders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commander pronunciation commandment udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm233 A law or command. com ment (k mand nt) noun, plural commandments. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commandment pronunciation mand commemorate To honor or maintain the memory of. American postage stamps commemorate many of our country s presidents. com rate (k ) verb, commemorated, commemorating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commemorate pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm234 udSndDir c\c15 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass commence To begin; start. The opening ceremonies for the new gymnasium commenced with everyone singing the national anthem. com mence (k mens ) verb, commenced, commencing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commence pronunciation mens udPronouce Cm235 udSndDir c\c15 commencement udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf239 1. A beginning; a start. January 1 marks the commencement of a new year. 2. The day or ceremony of graduation. At commencement, a school or college gives diplomas or degrees to students who have completed a course of study. com mence ment (k mens nt) noun, plural commencements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commencement pronunciation mens commend To speak of with approval; praise. I heard the teacher commend you for your fine book report. com mend (k mend ) verb, commended, commending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commend pronunciation mend udPronouce Cf240 udSndDir c\c15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud comment udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm236 A remark or note. A comment explains something or gives an opinion. After the game, the coach made a few comments in praise of the team s playing. Noun. To make a comment; remark. The principal would not comment on the rumor that the school was going to be closed. Verb. com ment (kom ent) noun, plural comments; verb, commented, commenting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comment pronunciation commentator udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm237 A person who comments on something. Radio and television stations, newspapers, and magazines hire commentators to explain or give opinions about the news. The commentator felt that the new highway would increase business downtown. com tor (kom r) noun, plural commentators. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commentator pronunciation commerce The buying and selling of goods; trade; business. There is much commerce between states of the United States. com merce (kom rs) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir commerce pronunciation udPronouce Cf241 udSndDir c\c15 colorful 1. Full of color. Everyone admired the colorful photographs of birds. 2. Interesting or vivid. My grandparents tell many colorful stories of how they lived as children. col ful (kul l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colorful pronunciation udPronouce Cm222 udSndDir c\c14 coloring udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf231 1. The way in which anything is colored. We drove into the country to see the brilliant coloring of the autumn leaves. 2. Something used to give color. We used food coloring to make the icing on the cake pink. col ing (kul r ing) noun, plural colorings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coloring pronunciation r ing) udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce A young horse or similar animal, such as a donkey or zebra. A colt is usually a male. colt (k lt) noun, plural colts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colt pronunciation columbine udEmotion mylist udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm223 A graceful plant related to the buttercup. The flowers of the columbine have five long petals. col bine (kol ) noun, plural columbines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir columbine pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist column enterPage leavePage enterPage definition leavePage definition leavePage definition udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf232 1. An upright structure shaped like a post; pillar. A column is used as a support or ornament for part of a building. The roof of the porch on our house is held up by columns. 2. Anything shaped like a column. A column of black smoke rose from the chimney. 3. A narrow, vertical section of printed words on a page. This page has two columns. 4. A part of a newspaper written regularly by one person. I like to read that writer s sports column in the evening paper. 5. A long row or line. The band marched down the road in three columns. col umn (kol m) noun, plural columns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir column pronunciation :PHYSSIZE enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce 1. A piece of plastic, metal, or other material that has a row of teeth. A comb is used to smooth, arrange, or fasten the hair. Another kind of comb is used to straighten out fibers of wool or cotton before spinning. 2. A thick, fleshy red crest on the head of chickens and other birds. Noun. 1. To smooth or arrange with a comb. I comb my dog s fur every week to get the tangles out. 2. To look everywhere in; search thoroughly. The police combed the woods for the lost child. Verb. comb (k m) noun, plural combs; verb, combed, combing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE combat udSndDir c\c14 udSndEffect combat.wav udPronouce Cm224 Fighting; battle. The soldier was wounded in combat. Noun. To fight against. Scientists have developed vaccines to combat the spread of certain diseases. Verb. com bat (kom bat for noun; k m bat or kom bat for verb) noun, plural combats; verb, combated, combating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir combat pronunciation bat for noun; k m bat or kom bat for verb)- SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE combination udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm225 1. Something that is formed by putting several things together. The sandwich was a combination of ham and cheese. 2. A series of numbers or letters used to open certain locks. Only the owner and the manager of the store knew the combination to the safe. com tion (kom n) noun, plural combinations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir combination pronunciation combine udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cf233 To join together; unite. We combined eggs, flour, and milk to make the batter for the pancakes. The thirteen colonies combined to form the United States. Verb. A farm machine that harvests and threshes grain. Noun. com bine (k for verb; kom n for noun) verb, combined, combining; noun, plural combines. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir combine pronunciation for verb; kom n for noun) combustible Capable of catching fire and burning. Paper and dry leaves are combustible. com ble (k m bus l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir combustible pronunciation m bus SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm226 udSndEffect combstbl.wav udSndDir c\c15 combustion The act or process of burning. The car s engine runs by the combustion of gasoline. com tion (k m bus n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir combustion pronunciation m bus udPronouce Cf234 udSndDir c\c15 udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce 1. To move toward. Does your dog come to you when you call it? Please come here a minute. 2. To reach a place; arrive. All my friends say they will come to my party. The problem has come to my attention. The water came to a boil. Snow came early in October last year. 3. To originate or take life from. The senator comes from a well-known family. Apples come from trees. 4. To turn out to be; become. Our fear that it might rain during our picnic came true. to come across. To find or meet by chance. I came across these old clothes in the attic. to come down. To become sick. Our neighbor came down with the flu. to come out. 1. To become known or be revealed. The truth about the crime has finally come out. 2. To speak out in public. The candidate came out for lower taxes. 3. To be presented to the public. That movie came out last year. 4. To end; result; turn out. Everything will come out all right. to come to. 1. To become conscious again. When did the patient come to? 2. To be equal to; add up to. The bill for dinner comes to eight dollars. 3. To concern; have to do with. I m a pretty good student when it comes to spelling. come (kum) verb, came, come, coming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to come across. To find or meet by chance. I came across these old clothes in the attic. to come down. To become sick. Our neighbor came down with the flu. to come out. 1. To become known or be revealed. The truth about the crime has finally come out. 2. To speak out in public. The candidate came out for lower taxes. 3. To be presented to the public. That movie came out last year. 4. To end; result; turn out. Everything will come out all right. to come to. 1. To become conscious again. When did the patient come to? 2. To be equal to; add up to. The bill for dinner comes to eight dollars. 3. To concern; have to do with. I m a pretty good student when it comes to spelling. pronunciation (kum) comedian udEmotion laugh udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm227 A person who makes people laugh by telling jokes or acting out funny stories. co an (k n) noun, plural comedians. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comedian_ pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh comedy udSndDir c\c15 udSndEffect comedy.wav udPronouce Cm228 A play, motion picture, or television show that is funny or that has a happy ending. com dy (kom ) noun, plural comedies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comedyC pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE comet enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm229 A bright object in space that looks like a star with a long tail of light. A comet is made up of ice, frozen gases, and dust particles. A comet travels along an oval path around the sun. com et (kom it) noun, plural comets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comet pronunciation word history Word History The word comet comes from a Greek word that means having long hair. The Greeks called a comet a long-haired star because the comet s tail looked like long hair flying behind it. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE comfort udSndDir c\c15 udPronouce Cm230 1. A pleasant condition with freedom from worry, pain, or want. Although my family doesn t have a lot of money, we live in comfort. 2. A person or thing that gives relief. When I was in the hospital, the card that you sent was a comfort. Noun. To ease the sorrow or pain of someone. We tried to comfort the lost child by giving him something to eat. Verb. com fort (kum rt) noun, plural comforts; verb, comforted, comforting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir comfort pronunciation collide 1. To crash against each other. The car and the truck collided at the corner. 2. To disagree very strongly; clash. The mayor collided with the governor over plans for a new highway. col lide (k ) verb, collided, colliding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collide pronunciation udPronouce Cm214 udSndDir c\c14 collie udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf224 A large dog that has a long, narrow head. Some collies have long, coarse hair. Others have short, thick hair. Collies were originally raised to herd sheep. col lie (kol ) noun, plural collies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collieQ pronunciation :PHYSSIZE collision udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf225 The act of colliding; a crash. The two bicycle riders had a collision, but neither one was hurt. col sion (k lizh n) noun, plural collisions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collision pronunciation lizh Colo. An abbreviation for Colorado. Colo. Colombia A country in northwestern South America. Co ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Colombia pronunciation udPronouce Cf226 udSndDir c\c14 colon udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf227 A punctuation mark (:) that is used mainly after a word to direct attention to something that follows, such as a list, a quotation, or an explanation. co lon (k n) noun, plural colons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colon pronunciation colon udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf228 The main part of the large intestine. co lon (k n) noun, plural colons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colon pronunciation colonel udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm215 An officer in the armed forces. In the United States Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force, a colonel ranks below a general but above a major. The two ranks of colonel are lieutenant colonel and colonel. Another word that sounds like this is kernel. colo nel (k l) noun, plural colonels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colonel pronunciation colonial udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm216 1. Relating to a colony. Great Britain was once a colonial power, ruling Canada, India, South Africa, and many other lands. 2. Relating to the thirteen British colonies that became the United States of America. People marching in the parade were dressed in colonial costumes. co al (k l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colonial pronunciation colonist udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm217 A person who helps found or lives in a colony; a settler. The early colonists of Canada were from France and England. col nist (kol nist) noun, plural colonists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colonistK pronunciation nist)SndD colonize To found a colony or colonies in. Spain colonized much of South America. col nize (kol ) verb, colonized, colonizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colonize pronunciation udPronouce Cm218 udSndDir c\c14 colonnade udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf229 A row of columns. A colonnade is often used to support the roof of a building. col nade (kol ) noun, plural colonnades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colonnade pronunciation :PHYSSIZE colony udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf230 1. A group of people who leave their own country and settle in another land. A colony of English Puritans settled in Massachusetts. 2. A territory that is ruled by another country. Colonies are often far away from the country that governs them. Alaska was a Russian colony until the United States purchased it in 1867. 3. the Colonies. The thirteen British colonies that became the first states of the United States. 4. A group of animals or plants of the same kind that live together. Ants live in colonies. col ny (kol ) noun, plural colonies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colony3 pronunciation color udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm219 1. A quality of light as we see it with our eyes. Red, blue, yellow, and green are colors. The color of something depends on how it reflects light. The color of grass is green. 2. The coloring of the skin. I see you have healthy color now that you are well again. The company hires workers without regard to race, religion, or color. Noun. To give color to. Young children usually enjoy drawing and coloring pictures with crayons. Verb. col or (kul r) noun, plural colors; verb, colored, coloring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir color pronunciation Colorado 1. A state in the western part of the United States. Its capital is Denver. 2. A river in the western United States. It flows southwest from Colorado into Mexico. Col o (kol or kol ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Cm220 Colorado pronunciation or kol word history Word History The name Colorado comes from a Spanish word meaning reddish colored. Spanish explorers gave this name to a small river. Later the name was given to the Colorado River. The state of Colorado takes its name from the river. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c14 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing color-blind Not able to see the difference between certain colors. Most people who are color-blind confuse red and green. col or-blind (kul ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir color-blind pronunciation udPronouce Cm221 udSndDir c\c14 coincidence udEmotion mylist udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf218 The happening of two events at the same time or place. A coincidence seems remarkable because although it looks planned, it really is not. It was just a coincidence that the two couples went to the same movie. co dence (k ns) noun, plural coincidences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coincidence pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist A grayish black substance used as fuel for making metals in special furnaces. Coke is made when coal is heated in an oven that has very little air in it. coke (k k) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir c\c14 An abbreviation for Colorado. udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce 1. Having a low temperature; not warm. In some places cold weather brings the promise of ice skating. My dinner was cold because I was late. 2. Feeling a lack of warmth; chilly. The children were cold after playing outside in the snow. 3. Not friendly or kind. My angry friend greeted me with a cold smile. Adjective. 1. A lack of warmth or heat. The cold made my teeth chatter. 2. A common sickness that causes sneezing, coughing, and a running or stuffy nose. Noun. to catch cold. To become ill with a cold. I caught cold last week in the rain. cold (k ld) adjective, colder, coldest; noun, plural colds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to catch cold. To become ill with a cold. I caught cold last week in the rain. pronunciation ld)to cold-blooded 1. Having a body temperature that changes with the temperature of the surrounding air or water. Snakes, fish, and turtles are cold-blooded animals. Cats and dogs are warm-blooded. 2. Without any feeling or emotion; cruel. cold-blood ed (k id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cold-blooded pronunciation udPronouce Cm207 udSndDir c\c14 coleslaw A salad made from shredded cabbage and a dressing. cole slaw (k ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coleslaw pronunciation udPronouce Cm208 udSndDir c\c14 coliseum A large building or stadium used for sports or other entertainments. We went to an ice skating show at the coliseum. col um (kol m) noun, plural coliseums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coliseum pronunciation udPronouce Cm209 udSndDir c\c14 collage udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf219 A picture made by pasting paper, cloth, metal, and other things in an arrangement on a surface. col lage (k ) noun, plural collages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collage pronunciation collapse udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf220 1. To fall in; break down or fail. The force of the explosion caused the walls of the house to collapse. 2. To fold together. This cot collapses so that it can be stored easily. 3. To lose strength or health. The heat caused some of the marchers in the parade to collapse. Verb. The act of falling in, breaking down, or failing. Many miners were injured in the collapse of the mine shaft. The collapse of the talks between the two countries threatened world peace. Noun. col lapse (k laps ) verb, collapsed, collapsing; noun, plural collapses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collapse pronunciation laps collar udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm210 A band or strap that is worn around the neck. Our dog has a red leather collar with its name on it. The collar of this dress is made of lace. Noun. 1. To put a collar on. Collar the dog before you take it outdoors. 2. To seize; capture. Verb. col lar (kol r) noun, plural collars; verb, collared, collaring.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collark pronunciation :PHYSSIZE collar collarbone udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf221 The bone connecting the breastbone and the shoulder blade. col bone (kol ) noun, plural collarbones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collarbone pronunciation collard udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm211 1. A green, leafy vegetable. Collards are related to cabbages. 2. collards. The green leaves of a collard, used as food. col lard (kol rd) noun, plural collards.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collard pronunciation colleague udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf222 A fellow worker. Our principal asked a colleague to speak at the assembly. col league (kol g) noun, plural colleagues. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir colleague pronunciation collect 1. To gather together. The campers collected wood for the fire. Dust often collects under beds. 2. To get payment for. The state collects tolls on this highway. col lect (k lekt ) verb, collected, collecting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collect pronunciation lekt udPronouce Cm212 udSndDir c\c14 collection udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cf223 1. A gathering together. The collection of garbage is the job of the city sanitation department. 2. A group of things gathered together. The museum has a large collection of dinosaur bones. 3. Money that is collected. We took up a collection to buy our teacher a present. col tion (k n) noun, plural collections. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir collectionK pronunciation college udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm213 A school that offers more advanced education than high school. A college gives degrees to show that a person has completed certain studies. col lege (kol ij) noun, plural colleges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir college pronunciation cockpit udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm200 The space in an airplane or a small boat where the pilot sits. cock pit (kok ) noun, plural cockpits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cockpit pronunciation cockroach udEmotion disguste udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cf215 A brown or black insect that has a long, flat body and long feelers. Cockroaches are common household pests. cock roach (kok ) noun, plural cockroaches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cockroach pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste cocky Too sure of oneself. That bully is rude and cocky. cock y (kok ) adjective, cockier, cockiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cocky pronunciation udPronouce Cm201 udSndDir c\c13 cocoa 1. A brown powder that tastes like chocolate. Cocoa is made by grinding the dried seeds of the cacao tree and removing the fat. 2. A drink made by mixing cocoa powder, sugar, and milk or water. That restaurant serves hot cocoa in the winter. co coa (k ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cocoa pronunciation udPronouce Cm202 udSndDir c\c13 max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta coconut udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cf216 The large, round, brown fruit of a palm tree. A coconut has a hard shell that is lined with a sweet, white meat. It is filled with a white liquid called coconut milk. co nut (k ) noun, plural coconuts.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coconut pronunciation :PHYSSIZE coconuts on a coconut palm tree cocoon udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm203 The silky case that a caterpillar or other insect larva spins around itself. The larvae live in their cocoons while they are becoming moths or butterflies or other adult insects. Look up silkworm for a picture of a cocoon. co coon (k ) noun, plural cocoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cocoon pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass :PHYSSIZE cocoon udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce A large fish that lives in cold, northern ocean waters. Cod are used for food. cod (kod) noun, plural cod or cods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kod) C.O.D. An abbreviation for cash on delivery or collect on delivery.- C.O.D. udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce 1. Any set of signals, words, or symbols used to send messages. The code used in sending messages by telegraph uses long and short sounds that stand for letters. 2. Any set of laws or rules that people live by. The building code in our town requires all apartment buildings to have smoke alarms and fire escapes. Noun. To put into a code. Spies code secret information so the enemy will not understand it. Verb. code (k d) noun, plural codes; verb, coded, coding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation coeducation The education of both boys and girls in the same school. co tion (k n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coeducation pronunciation udPronouce Cm204 udSndDir c\c13 coffee udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm205 1. A dark brown drink. Coffee is made from the roasted and ground seeds of a small tropical tree. Coffee seeds look like beans and are often called beans. 2. The whole or ground seeds of the coffee tree. cof fee (k ) noun, plural coffees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coffee pronunciation coffin udEmotion udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cf217 A box in which the body of a person who has died is buried. cof fin (k fin) noun, plural coffins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coffin pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce One of the teeth on the outer edge of a wheel. Cogs are made to fit between the cogs of another wheel so that one wheel can cause the other to turn. Wheels with cogs are used to run machinery. cog (kog) noun, plural cogs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kog) udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce 1. Anything wound into rings. Wind the hose into a coil when you finish watering the flowers. 2. A wire wound into a spiral for carrying electricity. Noun. To wind round and round. I keep my kite string coiled around a stick. The snake coiled, ready to strike. Verb. coil (koil) noun, plural coils; verb, coiled, coiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coilS pronunciation (koil) udSndDir c\c13 udSndEffect coin.wav udPronouce A piece of metal used as money. A coin is stamped with official government markings to show how much it is worth. Pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters are coins. Noun. 1. To make money by stamping metal. The government coins money at a mint. 2. To invent. If you coined a new word, do you think other people would begin to use it? Verb. coin (koin) noun, plural coins; verb, coined, coining.w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (koin) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE coincide udSndDir c\c14 udPronouce Cm206 1. To happen at the same time. I don know what to do, because my piano lesson coincides with my appointment with the dentist. 2. To occupy the same place. The two roads coincide outside of town. 3. To be exactly alike; to be identical. That photograph of you coincides with the way you look. co cide (k ) verb, coincided, coinciding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coincideg pronunciation ) powX? udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce 1. A piece of outer clothing with sleeves. I have a new winter coat. 2. The outer covering of an animal. Our dog has a shaggy brown coat. 3. A layer. The painters put a new coat of paint on our house. Noun. To cover with a layer. Dust coated the furniture in the old house. Sand the floor and coat it with wax. Verb. coat (k t) noun, plural coats; verb, coated, coating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation coating udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cf211 A layer covering a surface. A thin coating of ice on the roads made driving dangerous. coat ing (k ting) noun, plural coatings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coating pronunciation ting) coat of arms A design on and around a shield or on a drawing of a shield. A coat of arms can serve as the emblem of a person, family, country, or organization. coat of arms :PHYSSIZE To persuade or influence by mild urging or pleasing actions. I tried to coax my parents into letting me go to camp next summer by promising to work hard in school. coax (k ks) verb, coaxed, coaxing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir c\c13 udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce The hard center part of an ear of corn. The kernels grow on the cob in rows. cob (kob) noun, plural cobs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kob) cobalt A silver-white metal. Cobalt is used in making alloys and paints. Cobalt is a chemical element. co balt (k lt) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cobalt pronunciation udPronouce Cm195 udSndDir c\c13 cobbler udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm196 1. A person whose work is mending or making shoes. The cobbler put new heels on my shoes. 2. A fruit pie baked in a deep dish. For dessert we had a delicious apple cobbler. cob bler (kob r) noun, plural cobblers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cobbler pronunciation cobblestone udSndDir c\c13 udSndEffect cobblstn.wav udPronouce Cm197 A round stone. Cobblestones were formerly used to pave streets. cob stone (kob ) noun, plural cobblestones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cobblestone pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cobra udEmotion scared udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cf212 A large, poisonous snake found in Africa and Asia. When a cobra becomes excited it spreads the skin about its neck so that the skin looks like a hood. co bra (k ) noun, plural cobras. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cobra pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared cobweb udEmotion disguste udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm198 A web that is made by a spider. cob web (kob ) noun, plural cobwebs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cobweb pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce 1. A male chicken; rooster. 2. The male of the turkey and other birds. 3. A faucet or something like it used to turn the flow of a gas or a liquid on and off. Noun. To pull back the hammer of a gun so that it is ready for firing. The hunter cocked the rifle before taking aim. Verb. cock (kok) noun, plural cocks; verb, cocked, cocking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kok) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce To turn up; tip upward. The dog cocked its ears when it heard a meow. Verb. An upward turn. With a cock of the arm, the pitcher threw the ball. Noun. cock (kok) verb, cocked, cocking; noun, plural cocks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kok) cockatoo udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cf213 A parrot that has a large crest. Cockatoos live in Australia and Asia. cock too (kok ) noun, plural cockatoos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cockatoo pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cocker spaniel A dog with long, silky hair and short legs. Like other spaniels, the cocker spaniel was a hunting dog. It is now kept as a pet. cock er spaniel (kok SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cocker spaniel pronunciation udPronouce Cf214 udSndDir c\c13 :PHYSSIZE cockle udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm199 A sea clam with a shell that looks like a heart. Cockles are used for food. cock le (kok l) noun, plural cockles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cockle pronunciation clumsy 1. Awkward; not graceful. My clumsy puppy always knocks over its food bowl. 2. Poorly made or done. The clumsy gate kept scraping the ground. clum sy (klum ) adjective, clumsier, clumsiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clumsy pronunciation (klum SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm187 udSndEffect clumsy.wav udSndDir c\c12 clung Past tense and past participle of cling. The monkey clung to its trainer s arm. Look up cling for more information. clung (klung) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clung pronunciation (klung) udPronouce Cm188 udSndDir c\c13 cluster udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm189 A number of things of the same kind that grow or are grouped together. Grapes grow in clusters. There was a cluster of houses in the distance. Noun. To grow or group in a cluster. We all clustered around the campfire and sang songs. Verb. clus ter (klus r) noun, plural clusters; verb, clustered, clustering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cluster pronunciation (klus r) an clutch udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm190 1. To grasp tightly. I clutched the money in my hand on the way to the grocery store. 2. To try to grasp or seize. I clutched at the railing when I slipped on the stairs. Verb. 1. A tight grasp. The girl kept a clutch on her little brother s hand so he wouldn t get lost in the crowd. 2. A device in a machine that connects or disconnects the motor. Noun. clutch (kluch) verb, clutched, clutching; noun, plural clutches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clutch pronunciation (kluch) clutter udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cf209 A messy collection of things; litter. We all helped pick up the clutter of cans and bottles after the picnic. Noun. To litter or fill with a messy collection of things. Dust and old books cluttered the attic floor. Verb. clut ter (klut r) noun, plural clutters; verb, cluttered, cluttering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clutter pronunciation (klut An abbreviation for centimeter. max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion A prefix that means: 1. With. Coworker means a person who works with others. 2. Together. Cosign means to sign together. An abbreviation for company or county. Postal abbreviation for Colorado. coach udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm191 1. A large, closed carriage pulled by horses. A coach has seats inside for passengers and a raised seat outside for the driver. 2. A railroad car for passengers. 3. A section of low-priced seats on a bus, airplane, or train. 4. A teacher or trainer of athletes or performers. The basketball coach made the team practice extra hours this week. Noun. To teach or train. My friend coached me when I was learning my part in the play. Verb. coach (k ch) noun, plural coaches; verb, coached, coaching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coach pronunciation udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce 1. A black mineral that is burned as a fuel to heat buildings or make electricity. Coal is mostly carbon and is formed from decaying plants buried deep in the earth under great pressure. 2. A piece of glowing or burned wood. We roasted hot dogs over the hot coals of the campfire. coal (k l) noun, plural coals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation coarse 1. Made up of rather large parts; not fine. Some of the grains of coarse sand were almost as big as small pebbles. 2. Thick and rough. The coarse wool of the sweater made my skin itch. 3. Crude; vulgar. The parents scolded the child for coarse table manners. Another word that sounds like this is course. coarse (k rs) adjective, coarser, coarsest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coarse pronunciation udPronouce Cf210 udSndDir c\c13 coast udsndeffect coast.wav udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm192 The land next to the sea; seashore. We saw a fleet of fishing boats just off the coast. Noun. To ride or slide along without effort or power. We coasted down the hill on our sleds. Verb. coast (k st) noun, plural coasts; verb, coasted, coasting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coast pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE coastal Near or along or at a coast. High waves washed away part of the coastal highway. coast al (k l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coastal pronunciation udPronouce Cm193 udSndDir c\c13 Coast Guard A branch of the United States armed forces that patrols and defends the nation s coasts. In wartime, it becomes part of the United States Navy. The Coast Guard cutter prevented the smugglers from landing. Coast Guard coastline udSndDir c\c13 udPronouce Cm194 The outline or shape of a coast. You can see on the map that the state of Maine has an irregular coastline. coast line (k ) noun, plural coastlines.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir coastline pronunciation udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce A soft lump formed when substances in a liquid thicken or stick together. A clot of blood formed over the cut. Noun. To form clots. The bleeding stopped when the blood clotted. Verb. clot (klot) noun, plural clots; verb, clotted, clotting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (klot)ek cloth udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm181 1. Material made by weaving or knitting fibers. Cloth is made from cotton, wool, silk, linen, or other fibers. 2. A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose. Use this cloth to dust the living room. cloth (kl th) noun, plural cloths.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cloth pronunciation clothe To put clothes on someone; dress; provide with clothes. I clothed the baby warmly because it was cold outdoors. clothe (kl ) verb, clothed or clad, clothing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clothe pronunciation udPronouce Cf202 udSndDir c\c12 clothes Things worn to cover the body. I hung my coat, shirts, and other clothes neatly in the closet. clothes (kl z or kl z) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clothes pronunciation z or kl udPronouce Cf203 udSndDir c\c12 clothespin udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm182 A clamp or forked piece of wood or plastic used to fasten clothes to a line. clothes pin (kl or kl ) noun, plural clothespins.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clothespin] pronunciation or kl clothing Things worn to cover the body; clothes. The explorers wore very warm clothing when they went to the North Pole. cloth ing (kl ing) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clothing pronunciation hing) udPronouce Cf204 udSndDir c\c12 cloud udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf205 1. A gray or white mass of tiny drops of water or bits of ice floating high in the sky. Rain falls from clouds. 2. Something like a cloud. The cowhands rode off in a cloud of dust. A cloud of birds filled the sky. Noun. 1. To cover with a cloud or clouds. Smoke from the burning house clouded the whole street. 2. To become cloudy. The sky suddenly clouded and it started to rain. Verb. cloud (kloud) noun, plural clouds; verb, clouded, clouding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cloud pronunciation (kloud) cloudburst udSndDir c\c12 udSndEffect cloudbst.wav udPronouce Cm183 A sudden, heavy rainfall. We were caught in the cloudburst and got very wet. cloud burst (kloud ) noun, plural cloudbursts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cloudburstQ pronunciation (kloud SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cloudy 1. Covered with clouds. The sky was cloudy and dark. 2. Not clear. The stream was so cloudy that you couldn t see below the surface. cloud y (klou ) adjective, cloudier, cloudiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cloudy pronunciation (klou udPronouce Cf206 udSndDir c\c12 clove udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm184 The dried flower bud of a tree that grows in the tropics. Cloves are used as a spice. clove (kl v) noun, plural cloves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clove pronunciation clove udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm185 One of the sections of a garlic bulb. clove (kl v) noun, plural cloves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clove pronunciation v)defi clover udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf207 A small plant having leaves made up of three leaflets and rounded, fragrant flower heads of white, red, or purple flowers. Clover is used as food for cows. clo ver (kl r) noun, plural clovers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cloverg pronunciation clown udEmotion laugh udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm186 A person who makes people laugh by playing tricks or doing stunts. A clown in a circus often wears funny clothing and makeup. Noun. To act like a clown. Don t clown around when you are supposed to be doing your homework. Verb. clown (kloun) noun, plural clowns; verb, clowned, clowning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clown pronunciation (kloun) :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce 1. A heavy stick that is often thicker at one end. A club is used as a weapon. 2. A stick or bat used to hit a ball in various games. Clubs are used in the game of golf. 3. A group of people who meet together for fun or some special purpose. My chess club meets Tuesday afternoons. 4. The place where a club meets. I ll see you at the swimming club. 5. A playing card marked with one or more figures shaped like this: . 6. clubs. The suit of cards marked with this figure. Noun. To beat or strike with a club. Verb. club (klub) noun, plural clubs; verb, clubbed, clubbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (klub)b udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce A hint that helps solve a problem or mystery. A fingerprint was the clue that solved the robbery. If you can t solve the riddle, I ll give you a clue. clue (kl ) noun, plural clues.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cluew pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass clump udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf208 1. A group or cluster. The rabbit hopped out of a clump of bushes. 2. A thick mass or lump. A clump of dirt clung to my shoe. 3. A heavy, thumping sound. The dead branch fell off the tree and landed with a clump. Noun. To walk with heavy and noisy steps. The tired hikers clumped home across the wooden bridge. Verb. clump (klump) noun, plural clumps; verb, clumped, clumping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clump pronunciation (klump) climax udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm175 The highest or most exciting moment or event. The climax of our trip came when we canoed down the river. cli max (kl maks) noun, plural climaxes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir climax5 pronunciation maks) climb udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf195 1. To move upward or in some other direction over, across, or through something, using the hands and feet. The prisoner climbed over the wall. Climb down the ladder carefully. 2. To grow upward or upward on. The ivy climbed the side of the house. 3. To go steadily upward; rise. Prices could climb a little higher next month. Verb. 1. The act of climbing. Their climb of the hill took an hour. 2. A place to be climbed. That mountain is a difficult and dangerous climb. Noun. climb (kl m) verb, climbed, climbing; noun, plural climbs.O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir climb pronunciation clinch udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm176 1. To make definite; settle. The deal was clinched when they agreed to our terms. 2. To make certain of winning. By winning today s game, we clinched the race for first place. clinch (klinch) verb, clinched, clinching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clinch pronunciation (klinch) cling To stick closely. Mud clings to your shoes. Little children sometimes cling to their parents when they are frightened. We all clung to the hope of victory. cling (kling) verb, clung, clinging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cling pronunciation (kling) udPronouce Cf196 udSndDir c\c12 clinic udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf197 A place where medical care is given to people who do not need to stay in a hospital. I went to the dental clinic to have my teeth examined. clin ic (klin ik) noun, plural clinics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clinicW pronunciation (klin udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce To cut; cut short. A good tailor clips the loose ends of thread with scissors after finishing sewing. I tried to clip the hedge evenly. Clip the article about the game out of the newspaper. Verb. A rate of speed or pace. The bus moved along at a fast clip. Noun. clip (klip) verb, clipped, clipping; noun, plural clips. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (klip) udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce A device used to hold things together. A clip for papers is made of bent wire. You can hold a tie in place with a clip. Noun. To fasten with a clip. Please clip these papers together. Verb. clip (klip) noun, plural clips; verb, clipped, clipping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (klip) clipper udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm177 1. A tool used for cutting. The clipper for the hedges is not sharp enough. The veterinarian used a clipper to trim the cat s claws. 2. A fast sailing ship. American clippers were once used as cargo ships and sailed all over the world. clip per (klip r) noun, plural clippers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clipper pronunciation (klip clipping udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm178 A piece that is cut out or off, especially one that is cut out of a magazine or newspaper. My friend keeps an album of clippings about favorite baseball players. Sweep the grass clippings from the sidewalk and add them to the compost. clip ping (klip ing) noun, plural clippings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clipping pronunciation (klip ing)unci cloak udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf198 1. A loose outer piece of clothing, with or without sleeves. 2. Something that covers or hides something else. A cloak of haze concealed the valley. Noun. To cover or hide with a cloak. Fog cloaked the city. Verb. cloak (kl k) noun, plural cloaks; verb, cloaked, cloaking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cloak pronunciation clock udSndDir c\c12 udSndEffect clock.wav udPronouce Cm179 A device used for measuring and showing the time. A clock may have hands that pass over a dial marked to show hours and minutes, or it may have numerals that change to show the hour and minute. Noun. To find out the speed of something by using a device like a clock. While the runners were practicing, we clocked them with a stopwatch. Verb. clock (klok) noun, plural clocks; verb, clocked, clocking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clock pronunciation (klok)a SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE A grandfather clock. clockwise In the direction in which the hands of a clock move. Move the dial clockwise to turn on the radio. clock wise (klok ) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clockwise pronunciation (klok udPronouce Cm180 udSndDir c\c12 :PHYSSIZE Clockwise Counterclockwise udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce To block; fill up. Grease could clog the drain. Heavy traffic clogged the roads. Verb. A shoe with a thick wooden sole. Noun. clog (klog) verb, clogged, clogging; noun, plural clogs.q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (klog) cloister udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf199 1. A covered walk along the wall of a building. A cloister is often built around the courtyard of a monastery, church, or college building. 2. A convent or a monastery. clois ter (kloi r) noun, plural cloisters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cloister pronunciation (kloi :PHYSSIZE max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass close udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf200 1. To shut. Please close the door. The grocery store closed for the night. 2. To bring or come together. The dog s teeth closed on the bone. 3. To bring or come to an end. I closed the letter with a promise to write again soon. Verb. 1. With little space or time between; near. Our house is close to the school. Spring vacation is close. 2. Having affection for each other; intimate. My neighbor and I are close friends. 3. Without fresh air; stuffy. It is close in this room with the window shut. 4. Nearly even; almost equal. It was a close race. 5. Careful; thorough. Pay close attention. Adjective. In a close position or way. Your car is not parked close enough to the curb. Adverb. End; finish. At the close of the day, we all went home. Noun. close (kl z for verb and noun; kl s for adjective and adverb) verb, closed, closing; adjective, closer, closest; adverb; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir close pronunciation z for verb and noun; kl s for adjective and adverb) closet udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf201 A small room for storing things. Get the mop and pail from the closet. Hang your coat in the clothes closet. clos et (kloz it) noun, plural closets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir closetG pronunciation (kloz cleanser udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf189 Something that is used for cleaning. You can scrub away the stains in the sink with a cleanser. cleans er (klen r) noun, plural cleansers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cleanserA pronunciation (klen clear udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cm166 1. Free from anything that darkens; bright. The summer day was warm and clear. 2. Easily seen through. The water of the pond was so clear that you could see the bottom. 3. Easily seen, heard, or understood; plain; distinct. The shout for help was loud and clear. The directions we got weren t very clear. 4. Without guilt or some other burden. I did the right thing and have a clear conscience. Adjective. Completely; without obstruction. From the cliff we could see clear across the valley. Adverb. 1. To make or become free from anything that darkens or clouds. The storm cleared the sky of smog. After the rain stopped, the sky cleared. 2. To remove or remove things from. We cleared the dishes. Please finish clearing the table. 3. To go by, under, or over without touching. The runner cleared the fence with a leap. 4. To approve or get approved. The council cleared the proposal. First I cleared my idea with the teacher. 5. To remove suspicion or guilt from; declare innocent. The suspect was innocent and was cleared of all charges. Everyone knows I didn t take the wallet, so I should be able to clear my name. Verb. to clear up. 1. To explain; clarify. The detective cleared up the mystery of who stole the jewels. 2. To become clear. The sky cleared up after the storm. clear (kl r) adjective, clearer, clearest; adverb; verb, cleared, clearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clear idiom to clear up. 1. To explain; clarify. The detective cleared up the mystery of who stole the jewels. 2. To become clear. The sky cleared up after the storm. pronunciation clearance udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cm167 1. The act of clearing. City officials ordered the clearance of three streets for the parade. 2. The space in between two things that allows one or both things to move without touching each other. There was enough clearance for the truck to go under the bridge. clear ance (kl ns) noun, plural clearances. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clearance pronunciation clearing udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf190 A piece of land that is free of trees or brush. We made our camp in a clearing in the woods. clear ing (kl ing) noun, plural clearings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clearing/ pronunciation ing)) cleaver udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cm168 A tool that has a short handle and a broad blade. A cleaver is used by butchers for cutting up meat. cleav er (kl r) noun, plural cleavers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cleaver pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udEmotion maglass udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce A sign placed on a staff in music. A clef shows the pitch of the notes on the various lines and spaces. clef (klef) noun, plural clefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clef- pronunciation (klef) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass cleft udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cm169 A space or opening made by splitting; crack. You can climb the cliff by holding on to the clefts in the rocks. Noun. Divided by a crack or split. Two of my cousins have cleft chins. Adjective. cleft (kleft) noun, plural clefts; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cleft pronunciation (kleft) clench 1. To close together tightly. People often clench their fists when they are angry. 2. To grasp or grip tightly. I clenched the arm of the chair when I heard the scream. clench (klench) verb, clenched, clenching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clench pronunciation (klench)u udPronouce Cf191 udSndDir c\c11 clergy udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cm170 Ministers, priests, and rabbis. The clergy consists of all the people who are appointed to carry on religious work. cler gy (kl ) noun, plural clergies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clergy9 pronunciation clergyman udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf192 A member of the clergy; minister, priest, or rabbi. cler man (kl n) noun, plural clergymen (kl SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clergyman pronunciation clerk enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf193 1. A person who keeps records and files in an office. 2. A person who sells goods to customers in a store. Noun. To work as a clerk. I clerk in the department store on Saturdays. Verb. clerk (kl rk) noun, plural clerks; verb, clerked, clerking.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clerk pronunciation word history Word History The word clerk comes from a Latin word used by the church meaning clergyman. In the Middle Ages, priests and monks were nearly the only people who could read and write. So clerk came to mean someone who writes and keeps records. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE clever 1. Having a quick mind; bright and alert. The clever child soon learned to use the new toy. 2. Showing skill or intelligence. The cook had a clever way of cracking two eggs with one hand. clev er (klev r) adjective, cleverer, cleverest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clever pronunciation (klev udPronouce Cm171 udSndDir c\c11 click udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm172 A light, sharp sound. We heard the click of a key in the lock. Noun. To make a click. Verb. click (klik) noun, plural clicks; verb, clicked, clicking.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir click pronunciation (klik)nUP client A person or organization that uses the services of another person or organization. Our family s lawyer advises many clients besides us. That advertising agency has some large corporations as clients. cli ent (kl nt) noun, plural clients. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir client pronunciation udPronouce Cm173 udSndDir c\c12 cliff udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cm174 A high, steep face of rock or earth. From the edge of the cliff, we could see the beach far below. cliff (klif) noun, plural cliffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cliff pronunciation (klif)I climate udSndDir c\c12 udPronouce Cf194 The average weather conditions of a place or region throughout the year. Climate includes average temperature, rainfall, humidity, and wind conditions. The climate in those mountains is cool and dry in the summer. cli mate (kl mit) noun, plural climates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir climate pronunciation classic udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cm162 Excellent in the opinion of many people, past and present; of high, lasting quality. Robinson Crusoe is a classic adventure story. That building is a classic example of modern architecture. Adjective. 1. A very fine book or other work of art. That play by William Shakespeare is a classic. 2. the classics. The writings of ancient Greece and Rome. Noun. clas sic (klas ik) adjective; noun, plural classics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir classic pronunciation (klas classical udSndDir c\c11 udSndEffect classical.wav udPronouce Cf179 1. Relating to the literature, art, and way of life of ancient Greece or Rome. That museum has a collection of classical statues. 2. Traditional; not experimental or new. It was a classical sort of play, in three acts. 3. Of or having to do with music that follows forms and styles developed over a long period by educated musicians. Classical music is different from popular or folk music. Symphonies, quartets, and operas are classical music. clas cal (klas l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir classical pronunciation (klas SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE classicl.wav classification udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf180 Arrangement in classes. The classification of the stamps in the album is according to the countries they come from. clas tion (klas fi k n) noun, plural classifications.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir classification pronunciation (klas fi k classify 1. To arrange in groups. The librarian classified the books according to the authors who wrote them. 2. To assign to a class. Would you classify this stone as a pebble, a rock, or a boulder? clas fy (klas ) verb, classified, classifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir classify pronunciation (klas udPronouce Cf181 udSndDir c\c11 classmate udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cm163 A member of the same class in school. I invited all my classmates to my birthday party. class mate (klas ) noun, plural classmates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir classmate pronunciation (klas classroom udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf182 A room in which classes are held. class room (klas or klas ) noun, plural classrooms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir classroom pronunciation (klas or klas clatter udSndDir c\c11 udSndEffect clatter.wav udPronouce Cm164 A loud, rattling noise. The clatter of dishes from the kitchen was a sign that dinner was almost ready. Noun. To make a loud, rattling noise. The pots and pans clattered as we put them away. Verb. clat ter (klat r) noun, plural clatters; verb, clattered, clattering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clatter pronunciation (klat SoundButton SBButtonShadow 4 :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE clause udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf183 1. A group of words that contains a subject and a predicate. In the sentence I watched television before I went to bed, I watched television is the main clause because it can stand alone as a sentence. Before I went to bed is another clause. Its meaning depends on the main clause of the sentence. 2. A separate part of a law, treaty, or other formal agreement. There is a clause in our lease that says we can t keep pets in our apartment. clause (kl z) noun, plural clauses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clause pronunciation udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce 1. A sharp, curved nail on the foot of a bird or animal. A cat has very sharp claws. An eagle uses its claws to seize and kill its prey. 2. One of the grasping parts of a lobster or crab. 3. Anything like a claw. The forked end of the head of a hammer that is used to pull out nails is called a claw. Noun. To scratch or tear with claws or hands. The puppy clawed the door because it wanted to come inside. Verb. claw (kl ) noun, plural claws; verb, clawed, clawing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir claw9 pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Lobster Eagle Lionter udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce A kind of fine earth. Clay can be easily shaped when wet, but it becomes hard when it is dried or baked. Clay is used to make pottery and bricks. clay (kl ) noun, plural clays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clay= pronunciation clean 1. Free from dirt. After playing football, we changed into clean clothes. The air is not very clean in some big cities. 2. Honorable or fair. The coach wants our team always to play clean football. 3. Complete; thorough. The dog seized the hamburger and made a clean escape. Adjective. Completely. The arrow went clean through the target. Adverb. To make clean. I have to clean my room today. Verb. clean (kl n) adjective, cleaner, cleanest; adverb; verb, cleaned, cleaning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clean pronunciation udPronouce Cf184 udSndDir c\c11 cleaner udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf185 1. A person whose work or business is cleaning. The window cleaner washed the windows of the apartment house. 2. Something that removes dirt. I used a liquid cleaner to get the coffee stain off the rug. clean er (kl r) noun, plural cleaners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cleaner pronunciation cleanliness The condition of being clean; the habit of always keeping clean. Cats are known for their cleanliness. clean ness (klen nis) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cleanliness pronunciation (klen nis) udPronouce Cf186 udSndDir c\c11 cleanly Always clean or kept clean. The guest s room was a cleanly and tidy place. clean ly (klen ) adjective, cleanlier, cleanliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cleanly pronunciation (klen udPronouce Cf187 udSndDir c\c11 cleanly In a clean way. The ax cut cleanly through the log. clean ly (kl ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cleanly pronunciation udPronouce Cm165 udSndDir c\c11 cleanse To make clean. The nurse cleansed the cut on my knee with soap. cleanse (klenz) verb, cleansed, cleansing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cleanse pronunciation (klenz) udPronouce Cf188 udSndDir c\c11 civil war 1. A war between groups of citizens of the same country. 2. Civil War. The war between the northern and southern states of the United States that occurred between 1861 and 1865. civil war A past tense and past participle of clothe. We clad the baby in a warm sweater. The actor was clad in a blue leotard. Look up clothe for more information. clad (klad) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (klad)A udPronouce udSndDir c\c10 claim udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf172 1. To declare or take as one s own. The settlers claimed the land along the river. 2. To say that something is true. The witnesses claimed that the robber wore glasses. 3. To take up; require; occupy. My hobbies claim most of my free time. Verb. 1. A demand for something as one s right. After the fire, we filed a claim with the insurance company. 2. A statement that something is true. Their claim was that their team was the best. 3. Something that is claimed. The miner s claim is a piece of land in the hills. Noun. claim (kl m) verb, claimed, claiming; noun, plural claims. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir claim pronunciation udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce An animal that has a soft body and a hinged shell in two parts. Clams are found in the ocean and in fresh water. Many kinds of clams are used for food. Noun. To dig in the sand or mud for clams. Verb. clam (klam) noun, plural clams; verb, clammed, clamming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (klam) :PHYSSIZE clambake udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf173 An outdoor party or meal at which clams and other foods are served. The food at a clambake is usually steamed or baked over heated stones placed in a hole in the ground or sand at a beach. clam bake (klam ) noun, plural clambakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clambake pronunciation (klam clamber To climb by using both the hands and the feet. We clambered slowly up the dunes behind the beach. clam ber (klam r) verb, clambered, clambering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clamber pronunciation (klam udPronouce Cf174 udSndDir c\c10 clamor udSndDir c\c10 udSndEffect clamor.wav udPronouce Cf175 1. A loud continuous noise; uproar. The clamor of automobile horns filled the air on the crowded highway. 2. A loud protest or demand. The people made a clamor against pollution in the town. Noun. To make a clamor. The crowd clamored for the umpire to change the decision. Verb. clam or (klam r) noun, plural clamors; verb, clamored, clamoring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clamor pronunciation (klam SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE clamp udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cm158 A device used to hold things together tightly. Use a clamp to hold the pieces of wood together until the glue dries. Noun. To fasten together with a clamp. I clamped the horn onto my bicycle. Verb. clamp (klamp) noun, plural clamps; verb, clamped, clamping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clamp pronunciation (klamp) udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce A group of families united by the belief that they are all descended from the same ancestor. clan (klan) noun, plural clans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (klan) udSndDir c\c11 udSndEffect clap.wav udPronouce 1. A sharp, sudden sound like two flat pieces of wood striking each other. There was a clap of thunder, and then it began to rain. 2. A friendly slap. My pal gave me a clap on the shoulder. Noun. 1. To strike together. I clapped my hands twice to signal the start of the ceremony. 2. To strike one s hands together again and again, especially so as to show approval or enjoyment. The children all clapped when the magician s show was over. 3. To strike in a friendly way. They all clapped me on the back and congratulated me for winning the prize. Verb. clap (klap) noun, plural claps; verb, clapped, clapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (klap) clarify To make something easier to understand; explain clearly. Please clarify the instructions for me. clar fy (klar ) verb, clarified, clarifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clarify pronunciation (klar udPronouce Cm159 udSndDir c\c11 clarinet udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf176 A musical instrument shaped like a tube. A clarinet is played by blowing into the mouthpiece and pressing keys or covering holes with the fingers to change the pitch. clar net (klar ) noun, plural clarinets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clarinet{ pronunciation (klar :PHYSSIZE clarity Clearness. The directions for playing the game are written with great clarity. clar ty (klar ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clarity pronunciation (klar udPronouce Cm160 udSndDir c\c11 clash udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf177 1. A loud, harsh sound like pieces of metal striking against each other. The band ended the parade music with a clash of cymbals. 2. A strong disagreement. There was a clash between the members of my family about where we should go for our vacation. Noun. 1. To come together with a clash. The pots and pans clashed when they fell on the kitchen floor. 2. To disagree strongly. The two groups clashed over what to do with the vacant lot. 3. To be in sharp conflict; not match. That suit jacket clashes with your sneakers. Verb. clash (klash) noun, plural clashes; verb, clashed, clashing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clash pronunciation (klash) clasp udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cf178 1. A device used to hold two parts or objects together. A hook or a buckle is a clasp. The clasp of my watch is broken. 2. A close or tight grasp. They said good-bye with a clasp of hands. Noun. 1. To fasten with a clasp. Don t forget to clasp every buckle on the boot. 2. To hold or grasp close or tight. The young child clasped the glass with both hands. Verb. clasp (klasp) noun, plural clasps; verb, clasped, clasping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir clasp pronunciation (klasp) class udSndDir c\c11 udPronouce Cm161 1. A group of persons or things alike in some way. Pencils, pens, and crayons all belong to the class of writing tools. The mammals form one class of animals. 2. A group of people who share a similar way of life and have the same rank or status in society. Members of the upper class looked to the king and queen as models in manners and dress. 3. A group of students studying or meeting together. There are thirty students in my class. 4. A period of time during which a group of students meets. A bell rings when the class is over. 5. A grade or quality. That farmer grows a very high class of vegetables. Noun. To group in a class; classify. I have classed the stamps in my collection by the country from which they come. Verb. class (klas) noun, plural classes; verb, classed, classing._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir class pronunciation (klas) circumference udEmotion mylist udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf168 1. A curved line that forms the outside edge of a circle. Look up circle for a picture of this. 2. The distance around something. The circumference of our round kitchen table is 9 feet. That tree trunk is 15 feet in circumference. cir ence (s r kum ns) noun, plural circumferences. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir circumference pronunciation r kum buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist circumstance udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf169 A condition, act, or event that exists or happens along with other things and that may have an effect on them. Weather is a circumstance beyond our control. cir stance (s m stans ) noun, plural circumstances.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir circumstance pronunciation m stans circus enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cm150 A show with trained animals and acrobats, clowns, and other people who entertain. A circus is often given in a huge tent and moves from town to town. cir cus (s s) noun, plural circuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir circus pronunciation word history Word History The word circus comes from a Latin word meaning circle. The ancient Romans held chariot races and other public events in a large oval theater which they called the Circus. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce 1. To repeat the words of another person exactly; quote. I cited a paragraph in the encyclopedia that supported my theory. 2. To mention as proof or support. The firefighters cited the fire in the garage as an example of the danger of collecting oily rags. 3. To single out for praise or honor. The mayor cited our school for our community activities. Other words that sound like this are sight and site. cite (s t) verb, cited, citing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation citizen udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf170 1. A person who was born in a country or who chooses to live in and become a member of a country. When you are a citizen of the United States, you have the right to vote for people who hold government office. You also have responsibilities, such as serving in the military. 2. Any person who lives in a town or city. The citizens of our city voted against the increase in bus fares. cit zen (sit n) noun, plural citizens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir citizen pronunciation citizenship The position of being a citizen of a country with all the rights, duties, and privileges that come with it. We had to pass a test in order to gain citizenship in our new country. cit ship (sit n ship ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir citizenship pronunciation n ship udPronouce Cm151 udSndDir c\c10 citrus Of or having to do with a group of trees whose fruits are juicy and often have a thick rind. Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes are citrus fruits. cit rus (sit s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir citrus pronunciation udPronouce Cm152 udSndDir c\c10 udSndDir c\c10 udSndEffect city.wav udPronouce A large area where many people live and work. A city is larger than a town. cit y (sit ) noun, plural cities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE civic udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cm153 1. Having to do with a city. Keeping our streets and parks clean is a matter of civic pride. 2. Having to do with the responsibilities or privileges of a citizen or citizenship. It is a person s civic duty to vote. civ ic (siv ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir civic pronunciation ik)un civics The study of the duties, rights, and privileges of citizens in relation to their government. The word civics is used with a singular verb. civ ics (siv iks) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir civics pronunciation udPronouce Cm154 udSndDir c\c10 civil udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cm155 1. Having to do with a citizen or citizens. I am studying the civil life of ancient Rome. 2. Not connected with military or church affairs. The couple was married in a civil ceremony. 3. Polite but not friendly; courteous. I was very angry but still managed to give a civil answer. civ il (siv l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir civil pronunciation civilian udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf171 A person who is not in the armed forces. Soldiers were sent to aid civilians during the disaster. Noun. Relating to civilians. It must feel funny to be wearing civilian clothes again after being in the Navy. Adjective. ci ian (si vil n) noun, plural civilians; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir civilian pronunciation (si vil n)f hi civilization udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cm156 A condition of human society in which agriculture, trade, government, art, and science are highly developed. Civilization is often characterized by the use of writing and the growth of cities. In school we study the civilization of ancient Egypt. civ tion (siv n) noun, plural civilizations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir civilization pronunciation civilize To bring out of a primitive or ignorant condition; educate in the arts, science, government, and agriculture. civ lize (siv ) verb, civilized, civilizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir civilize pronunciation udPronouce Cm157 udSndDir c\c10 civil rights The rights of every citizen of a country. In the United States, a citizen s civil rights include the right to vote, the right to live anywhere, and the right to equal protection under the law. civil rights max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion proud proud proud civil service The branch of government service that is not part of the armed forces, the court system, or the legislature. Postal employees belong to the civil service. civil service chunky 1. Full of chunks. I don t like chunky peanut butter, but I do like soups that are chunky. 2. Short and solid in build or form; stocky. I have a chunky build, so I thought I should try out for the football team. chunk y (chung ) adjective, chunkier, chunkiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chunky pronunciation (chung udPronouce Cf156 udSndDir c\c10 church udSndDir c\c10 udSndEffect church.wav udPronouce Cf157 1. A building where people gather together for Christian worship. Many families go to church on Sundays. 2. A group of Christians having the same beliefs; denomination. The Roman Catholic and Episcopalian churches share many beliefs and rituals. church (ch rch) noun, plural churches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir church pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE churn udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf158 A container in which cream or milk is shaken or beaten to make butter. Noun. 1. To shake or beat cream or milk in a special container to make butter. 2. To stir or move with a forceful motion. The water churned around the rocks at the bottom of the waterfall. A plow churns up the soil. Verb. churn (ch rn) noun, plural churns; verb, churned, churning.+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir churn pronunciation chute udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf159 A steep passage or slide through which things can pass. The clothes that we put in the laundry chute slide down to the laundry room. Another word that sounds like this is shoot. chute (sh t) noun, plural chutes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chute pronunciation cider udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf160 The juice that is pressed from apples. Cider is used as a drink and in making vinegar. ci der (s r) noun, plural ciders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cider pronunciation cigar udEmotion disguste udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf161 A finger-shaped roll of tobacco leaves that is used for smoking. ci gar (si g ) noun, plural cigars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cigar pronunciation (si g max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste cigarette udEmotion disguste udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf162 A small roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in thin white paper and used for smoking. cig rette (sig or sig ) noun, plural cigarettes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cigarette pronunciation or sig max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste cinder udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf163 A piece of coal, wood or other material that has been burned up or that is still burning but no longer flaming. cin der (sin r) noun, plural cinders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cinder; pronunciation cinnamon udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf164 1. A reddish brown spice. Cinnamon is made from the dried bark of a tropical tree. 2. A light, reddish brown color. Noun. Having a light, reddish brown color. Adjective. cin mon (sin n) noun; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cinnamon pronunciation circle enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cf165 1. A closed, curved line made up of points that are all the same distance from a point inside called the center. 2. Anything that has a shape like a circle. We sat in a circle around the campfire. 3. A group of people who have interests that they share and enjoy together. Most of my circle of friends are interested in baseball. Noun. 1. To make a circle around. We were told to circle the right answer on the page. 2. To move around in a circle. The airplane circled the airport. The flock of birds circled overhead. Verb. cir cle (s l) noun, plural circles; verb, circled, circling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir circle pronunciation p :PHYSSIZE Radius Diameter circuit udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cm147 1. A movement around. The earth takes one year to make its circuit around the sun. 2. A course or route that someone travels regularly; round. The mail carriers start their circuits in my town early each morning. 3. The path of an electric current. Electricity in a house moves in a circuit that takes it from wires outside the house to the different wall sockets, switches, and appliances in the house. cir cuit (s kit) noun, plural circuits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir circuit pronunciation circuit breaker A safety switch that automatically prevents current from flowing through an electric circuit. When the current becomes dangerous because it is too strong for the circuit, the circuit breaker interrupts the circuit and stops the flow. circuit breaker circular udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cm148 Having or making the shape of a circle; round. The skaters moved in a circular path around the ice rink. Adjective. A letter or an advertisement that is sent to many people. The store sent out circulars to announce the big sale. Noun. cir lar (s r) adjective; noun, plural circulars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir circular1 pronunciation circulate 1. To move around freely or widely among different places. The fan in the window circulates air around the room. The blood in our bodies circulates from the heart through the arteries and then back through the veins to the heart. 2. To pass from person to person. Bills and coins circulate. Don t circulate gossip. cir late (s ) verb, circulated, circulating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir circulate pronunciation udPronouce Cf166 udSndDir c\c10 circulation 1. Movement around many different places or from person to person. Keep your windows open to increase the circulation of air. The government is putting some new coins into circulation. 2. The average number of copies of each issue of a newspaper or magazine that are sold. The circulation of that newspaper is over 100,000. cir tion (s n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir circulation pronunciation udPronouce Cf167 udSndDir c\c10 circulatory system The system in the body made up of the heart, the blood vessels, the blood, and the lymph system. cir ry system (s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir circulatory system pronunciation udPronouce Cm149 udSndDir c\c10 chose Past tense of choose. I chose a book on tennis to read over the weekend. Look up choose for more information. chose (ch z) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chose pronunciation udPronouce Cm138 udSndDir chosen Past participle of choose. The basketball team has chosen its new captain. Look up choose for more information. cho sen (ch n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chosen pronunciation udPronouce Cf151 udSndDir chowder udSndDir udPronouce Cf152 A thick soup made with fish or clams and vegetables. I made a chowder of clams, potatoes, and corn for supper. chow der (chou r) noun, plural chowders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chowder pronunciation (chou Christ Jesus, the founder of the Christian religion. Christ (kr st) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Christ pronunciation udPronouce Cm139 udSndDir christen 1. To give a name to a person during baptism. The minister christened the twins Sarah and Thomas. 2. To receive into a Christian church by means of baptism. chris ten (kris n) verb, christened, christening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir christen pronunciation (kris udPronouce Cm140 udSndDir Christian udSndDir udPronouce Cf153 A person who believes in Jesus and follows his teachings. Noun. 1. Having to do with Jesus or the religion based on his teachings. The cross is a Christian symbol. 2. Believing in Jesus and following his teachings. Easter is a holiday that is celebrated by Christian people. Adjective. Chris tian (kris n) noun, plural Christians; adjective.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Christian pronunciation (kris Christianity The religion based on the teachings of Jesus. Chris ty (kris ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Christianity pronunciation (kris udPronouce Cm141 udSndDir Christmas udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce Cf154 A Christian holiday on December 25 celebrating the anniversary of the day Jesus was born. Christ mas (kris s) noun, plural Christmases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Christmas pronunciation (kris buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia Christmas tree A tree that is decorated with lights and ornaments at Christmas. Christmas tree chromium A hard silver-white metal that does not easily rust or become dull. Chromium is a chemical element. Chromium is used to coat the bumpers and metal trim on automobiles so that they will stay shiny. chro um (kr m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chromium pronunciation udPronouce Cm142 udSndDir chronic udSndDir udPronouce Cm143 1. Lasting a long time or happening again and again. Arthritis is a chronic illness. 2. Done by habit; habitual; constant. Their chronic complaining irritated us. chron ic (kron ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chronic pronunciation (kron chrysanthemum udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Cm144 A round flower with many small petals. Chrysanthemums may be yellow, white, or some other color. chry mum (kr m) noun, plural chrysanthemums.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chrysanthemum pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist chubby Round and plump. The baby had chubby legs. chub by (chub ) adjective, chubbier, chubbiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chubby pronunciation (chub udPronouce Cf155 udSndDir chuckle udEmotion giggle udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cm145 To laugh in a quiet way. When we chuckle we are often laughing to ourselves. I chuckled when I read the letter from my friend. Verb. A quiet laugh. Noun. chuck le (chuk l) verb, chuckled, chuckling; noun, plural chuckles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chuckle pronunciation (chuk buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE laugh laugh giggle Giggle udEmotion comforta udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce A close friend; pal. After they became chums, they went everywhere together. chum (chum) noun, plural chums. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chum! pronunciation (chum) max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable chunk udSndDir c\c10 udPronouce Cm146 A thick piece or lump. I cut the bread into big chunks. chunk (chungk) noun, plural chunks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chunk pronunciation (chungk)ouce chirp udSndDir udSndEffect chirp.wav udPronouce Cm130 A short sound with a high pitch made by birds, insects, and other small animals. I heard the chirp of a cricket. The chirp of a sparrow woke me up. Noun. To make a chirp. Our canary chirps when it is happy. Verb. chirp (ch rp) noun, plural chirps; verb, chirped, chirping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chirp pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow : :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE chisel udSndDir udPronouce Cf144 A metal tool that has a sharp edge at the end of a blade. A chisel is used to cut or shape wood, stone, or metal. Noun. To cut or shape with a chisel. The sculptor carefully chiseled the stone. Verb. chis el (chiz l) noun, plural chisels; verb, chiseled, chiseling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chisel pronunciation (chiz chivalry The qualities that a good knight was supposed to have. Chivalry included politeness, bravery, honor, and the protecting of people who needed help. chiv ry (shiv ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Cm131 chivalry pronunciation (shiv word history Word History The word chivalry comes from an old French word meaning a knight. This French word goes back to a common Latin word for horse, because a knight was a mounted warrior on horseback. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow D :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udemotion proud chlorine A greenish yellow poisonous gas that has a strong, unpleasant odor. Chlorine is used to kill germs and to bleach things. Chlorine is a chemical element. chlo rine (kl n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chlorine pronunciation udPronouce Cm132 udSndDir chlorophyll The green substance in plants that absorbs energy from sunlight. Plants use chlorophyll to change carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen. chlo phyll (kl ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chlorophyll pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm133 udSndDir udEmotion mylist mylist mylist chocolate udSndDir udPronouce Cf145 1. A food substance made from cacao beans that have been roasted and ground. Chocolate is used to make drinks and candy. 2. A drink made by dissolving chocolate in milk or water. We had some hot chocolate after we went ice skating. 3. A candy made of or coated with chocolate. 4. A dark brown color. Noun. 1. Made with chocolate. That restaurant serves chocolate cake for dessert. 2. Having a dark brown color. Adjective. choc late (ch lit or ch lit) noun, plural chocolates; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chocolate pronunciation lit or ch choice udSndDir udPronouce Cf146 1. The act or result of choosing. It took me a long time to make a choice between the two sweaters I liked. I think my choice was the right one. 2. The chance to choose. We were given a choice between going to the movies and visiting the zoo. 3. A person or thing that is chosen. Fresh fruit salad was my choice for dessert. 4. A variety or number of things from which to choose. By reading the catalog, I learned that the school offers a large choice of courses. Noun. Of very good quality; excellent. We searched through the woods for a choice spot to have a picnic. Adjective. choice (chois) noun, plural choices; adjective, choicer, choicest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir choice pronunciation (chois) choir udSndDir udPronouce Cf147 A group of singers who sing together, especially in a church. choir (kw r) noun, plural choirs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir choir pronunciation choke udSndDir udPronouce Cm134 1. To stop or hold back the breathing of by squeezing or blocking the wind pipe. That tight collar could choke the dog. 2. To make or become unable to breathe easily. The smoke from the fire choked us. I choked on a bone. 3. To block or clog; fill up. Grease choked the kitchen drain. 4. To keep from growing or progressing normally. Weeds choked the flowers in the garden. to choke back. To keep from showing; hold in; restrain. I choked back my anger. choke (ch k) verb, choked, choking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir choke idiom to choke back. To keep from showing; hold in; restrain. I choked back my anger. pronunciation choose 1. To decide to take one or more from all that are available; pick. If you could have either a bicycle or a pair of ice skates, which one would you choose? 2. To decide or prefer to do something. You can come to the game with us if you choose. choose (ch z) verb, chose, chosen, choosing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir choose pronunciation udPronouce Cm135 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To cut by a quick blow or blows with something sharp. The firefighter had to chop the door down with an ax. 2. To cut into small pieces. They chopped onions to put in the stew. Verb. 1. A quick blow with something sharp. It took many chops with the ax to cut down the tree. 2. A small piece of meat that has a rib in it. We are having lamb chops for dinner. Noun. chop (chop) verb, chopped, chopping; noun, plural chops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (chop) chopsticks A pair of long, thin sticks that are used to eat with. Chopsticks are held between the thumb and fingers of one hand. chop sticks (chop stiks ) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chopsticks pronunciation (chop stiks :PHYSSIZE using chopsticks udPronouce Cf148 udSndDir chord udSndDir udSndEffect chord.wav udPronouce Cm136 A combination of three or more notes of music that are sounded at the same time to produce a harmony. Another word that sounds like this is cord. chord (k rd) noun, plural chords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chord pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE chord udSndDir udPronouce Cm137 A straight line that connects any two points on the circumference of a circle. Another word that sounds like this is cord. chord (k rd) noun, plural chords. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chord pronunciation chore udSndDir udPronouce Cf149 1. A small job or task. Feeding the chickens every morning was one of my chores on the farm. 2. A hard or unpleasant task. At first, shoveling snow was fun, but soon it became a chore. chore (ch r) noun, plural chores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chore pronunciation chorus udSndDir udPronouce Cf150 1. A group of people who sing or dance together. We three are going to sing in the chorus at school. The chorus danced in a line behind the soloist. 2. A part of a song that is sung after each stanza. It was hard to remember all the words of the song, but everyone knew the chorus. Noun. To sing or say at the same time. All the children chorused good morning to the guest. Verb. cho rus (k s) noun, plural choruses; verb, chorused, chorusing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chorus pronunciation s)PronBr children Plural of child. Three children stood at the bus stop. Look up child for more information. chil dren (chil n) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir children pronunciation (chil udPronouce Cm122 udSndDir udEmotion mylist Chile A country in southern South America. Other words that sound like this are chili and chilly. Chil e (chil ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Chile pronunciation (chil udPronouce Cf138 udSndDir chili udSndDir udPronouce Cm123 1. The dried pod of a kind of pepper plant, used to make a hot spice. Most chilies are either red or green. 2. A spicy food made of chilies, chopped meat, and usually beans and tomatoes. Other words that sound like this are Chile and chilly. chil i (chil ) noun, plural chilies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chili pronunciation (chil chill udSndDir udPronouce Cm124 1. A mild but unpleasant coldness. There was a chill in the air this morning. 2. A feeling of coldness in the body that makes a person shiver. He got a chill from sleeping without blankets. As she listened to the ghost story she felt a chill go through her. Noun. To make or become cold. We should chill the sodas before we drink them. Without mittens, your hands will soon chill in the cold winter air. Verb. Unpleasantly cold; chilly. There was a chill wind blowing across the lake. Adjective. chill (chil) noun, plural chills; verb, chilled, chilling; adjective.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chill pronunciation (chil) chilly 1. Causing or feeling coldness; unpleasantly cold. It was a chilly morning so I put on an extra sweater. 2. Not warm and friendly. I was disappointed at the chilly welcome I got at the new school. Other words that sound like this are Chile and chili. chill y (chil ) adjective, chillier, chilliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chilly pronunciation (chil udPronouce Cm125 udSndDir chime udSndDir udSndEffect chime.wav udPronouce Cf139 1. One of a set of bells or pipes that are tuned to make musical sounds at different pitches. Chimes are usually played by being hit with small hammers. 2. The sound made by these bells or pipes or a similar sound. I didn t hear the chime of the doorbell. Noun. To make a musical sound by ringing. The bells chimed in the steeple. Verb. chime (ch m) noun, plural chimes; verb, chimed, chiming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chime pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE chimney udSndDir udPronouce Cm126 An upright, hollow structure that is connected to a fireplace or furnace. It carries away the smoke from the fire. chim ney (chim ) noun, plural chimneys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chimney pronunciation (chim :PHYSSIZE chimpanzee udSndDir udPronouce Cf140 A small ape with a dark coat that lives in groups in the forests of central and eastern Africa. Chimpanzees sleep in nests that they build in trees. They are very intelligent. chim zee (chim pan z chim pan ) noun, plural chimpanzees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chimpanzee pronunciation (chim pan z or chim pan :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce The part of the face below the mouth and above the neck. The chin forms the front of the lower jaw. Noun. To lift oneself up to an overhead bar by pulling with the arms until the chin is level with or above the bar. How many times can you chin yourself? Verb. chin (chin) noun, plural chins; verb, chinned, chinning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (chin) china udSndDir udSndEffect china.wav udPronouce Cf141 1. A fine, hard pottery. It is usually white and can have colored designs baked on it. 2. Dishes and other things made of china. We set the table with our best china for dinner. chi na (ch ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir china pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE China A large country in eastern Asia. More people live in China than in any other country in the world. Chi na (ch ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir China pronunciation udPronouce Cf142 udSndDir chinchilla udSndDir udPronouce Cm127 A small South American animal that looks like a squirrel. A chinchilla is a rodent that has a thick, soft, silver-gray fur. chin la (chin chil ) noun, plural chinchillas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chinchillaC pronunciation (chin chil Chinese udSndDir udPronouce Cf143 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of China. 2. The language spoken in China. Noun. Having to do with China. Adjective. Chi nese (ch or ch ) noun, plural Chinese; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Chinese pronunciation or ch chink udSndDir udPronouce Cm128 A small, narrow opening; crack. Light came through chinks in the walls of the log cabin. chink (chingk) noun, plural chinks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chink pronunciation (chingk)J udSndDir udPronouce 1. A very small piece that has been broken off or cut off something. Chips of wood flew as I chopped the logs. 2. A place on an object where a small piece has been broken or cut off. The glass had a chip on the rim. 3. A short form of the word microchip. Look up microchip for more information. Noun. To break off in a small piece or pieces. We had to chip the old paint off the woodwork before repainting it. The cup chipped when I knocked it against the sink. Verb. to chip in. To join with others in giving money or help; contribute. I chipped in to buy flowers for our teacher. chip (chip) noun, plural chips; verb, chipped, chipping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to chip in. To join with others in giving money or help; contribute. I chipped in to buy flowers for our teacher. pronunciation (chip)vz chipmunk udSndDir udPronouce Cm129 A small animal that has brown fur with dark stripes on its back and tail. Chipmunks are rodents and are related to squirrels. chip munk (chip mungk) noun, plural chipmunks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chipmunkC pronunciation (chip mungk) :PHYSSIZE chewing gum A sweet gum for chewing. It usually comes in sticks or small squares. chewing gum Cheyenne udSndDir udPronouce Cm115 A member of a tribe of American Indians that used to live on the plains of North America. The Cheyenne now live mostly in Montana and Oklahoma. Chey enne (sh or sh ) noun, plural Cheyenne or Cheyennes.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Cheyenne pronunciation or sh Chicano udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Cm116 An American of Mexican birth or descent. Chi no (chi k ) noun, plural Chicanos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Chicano pronunciation (chi k max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass chick udSndDir udSndEffect chick.wav udPronouce Cm117 A young chicken or other young bird. chick (chik) noun, plural chicks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chick pronunciation (chik)Y SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE chickadee udSndDir udPronouce Cm118 A small bird that has a gray back and wings and a black head and throat. Chickadees live in North America. They have a call that sounds like their name. chick dee (chik ) noun, plural chickadees.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chickadee pronunciation (chik :PHYSSIZE chicken udSndDir udSndEffect chicken.wav udPronouce Cf130 1. A bird that is raised on farms for its meat and eggs. Chickens may be of many different colors. They usually stay on the ground and fly only for short distances. 2. The meat of a chicken used for food. We had fried chicken on our picnic. chick en (chik n) noun, plural chickens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chicken pronunciation (chik SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE chicken pox A mild disease caused by a virus that is easily passed from one person to another. Chicken pox causes a fever and rash. chicken pox (poks). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chicken pox pronunciation (poks). max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf131 udSndDir udEmotion uncomfor uncomfor uncomfor chief udSndDir udPronouce Cm119 A person who is highest in rank or power; leader of a group. The chief of police will lead the parade. The chief of the Indian tribe was the oldest and wisest member. Noun. 1. Highest in rank; in charge of a group. My cousin is chief counselor at that camp. 2. Most important; main. Corn and soybeans are the chief farm crops of Iowa. Adjective. chief (ch f) noun, plural chiefs; adjective.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chief pronunciation chiefly 1. Mainly; mostly. The house was made chiefly of wood. 2. More than anything; especially. I am chiefly interested in becoming a doctor. chief ly (ch ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chiefly pronunciation udPronouce Cm120 udSndDir chieftain udSndDir udPronouce Cf132 A leader of a tribe or clan. The chieftain of the clan was respected by all the clan s members. chief tain (ch n) noun, plural chieftains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chieftain pronunciation chigger udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Cf133 A mite that gets under the skin of people and animals and causes a rash and itching. chig ger (chig r) noun, plural chiggers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chigger pronunciation (chig max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor chihuahua udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce Cf134 A tiny dog that has big, pointed ears and usually a short tan coat. It is the smallest breed of dog. chi hua (chi w ) noun, plural chihuahuas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chihuahua pronunciation (chi w buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle child udSndDir udPronouce Cf135 1. A son or daughter. The parents were very proud of their only child. 2. A young boy or girl. That is a good book for a child of ten. 3. A baby; infant. child (ch ld) noun, plural children.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir child pronunciation childbirth udSndDir udPronouce Cf136 The act of giving birth to a child or children. child birth (ch ) noun, plural childbirths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir childbirth pronunciation childhood udSndDir udPronouce Cm121 The period of a person s life when he or she is a child. The children liked to hear their grandparents stories about their childhood. child hood (ch ) noun, plural childhoods.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir childhood pronunciation childish Of, like, or suitable only for a child. Refusing to try new kinds of food is childish behavior. child ish (ch dish) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir childish pronunciation dish) udPronouce Cf137 udSndDir cheer udSndDir udPronouce Cf119 1. A shout of happiness, encouragement, or praise. We greeted our team with cheers when it appeared on the field. 2. Good spirits; happiness. Summer vacation brings many students feelings of cheer. Noun. 1. To give a shout of happiness, encouragement, or praise. The crowd cheered the batter for the home run. 2. To make or become happy. My friend s funny joke cheered me up. Verb. cheer (ch r) noun, plural cheers; verb, cheered, cheering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cheer pronunciation cheerful 1. Showing or feeling happiness or good spirits. The cheerful carpenter whistled while building the shed. 2. Bringing a feeling of happiness and good spirits. Our kitchen is a cheerful room. cheer ful (ch l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cheerful pronunciation udPronouce Cm112 udSndDir cheese udSndDir udPronouce Cf120 A food made by pressing the less watery parts of curdled milk into a solid piece. Most cheeses are seasoned and aged. cheese (ch z) noun, plural cheeses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cheese/ pronunciation cheetah udSndDir udPronouce Cf121 A wild cat that has solid black spots on its coat. Cheetahs live in Africa and southern Asia. They can run very fast. chee tah (ch ) noun, plural cheetahs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cheetah pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce The head cook of a restaurant or hotel. chef (shef) noun, plural chefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (shef) chemical udSndDir udPronouce Cf122 Having to do with or made by chemistry. Rusting is a chemical process in which metal combines with oxygen. Adjective. A substance made by or used in chemistry. Ammonia is a chemical used in household cleansers. Noun. chem cal (kem l) adjective; noun, plural chemicals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chemical pronunciation chemist udSndDir udPronouce Cm113 A person who works or specializes in chemistry. chem ist (kem ist) noun, plural chemists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chemist pronunciation chemistry The science that deals with substances, what they are made of, what characteristics they have, and what kinds of changes happen when they combine with other substances. chem try (kem ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chemistry pronunciation udPronouce Cf123 udSndDir chemotherapy udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Cf124 The use of chemical substances to treat diseases. chem py (k ther ther ) noun, plural chemotherapies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chemotherapy pronunciation ther or kem ther buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass cherish To love and treat tenderly; hold dear. The whole class cherished the pet guinea pig. cher ish (cher ish) verb, cherished, cherishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cherish pronunciation (cher udPronouce Cf125 udSndDir max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati udEmotion flirtati Cherokee udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Cm114 A member of an American Indian tribe of the southeastern United States. The Cherokee now live mostly in Oklahoma. Cher kee (cher ) noun, plural Cherokee or Cherokees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Cherokee pronunciation (cher max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist cherry udSndDir udPronouce Cf126 1. A small, round red fruit with a smooth skin and a pit in the center. Cherries grow on a tree that has many clusters of white or pink flowers in the spring. 2. A bright red color. cher ry (cher ) noun, plural cherries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cherry pronunciation (cher :PHYSSIZE chess A game played by two people on a board, with sixteen pieces for each player. chess (ches) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chess pronunciation (ches) udPronouce Cf127 udSndDir chest udSndDir udPronouce Cf128 1. The upper, front part of the body of a person or other animal. The chest is enclosed by the ribs. The lungs and the heart are in the chest. 2. A large, strong box used for holding things. chest (chest) noun, plural chests. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chest pronunciation (chest) chestnut udSndDir udPronouce Cf129 1. A sweet-tasting nut that grows inside a large, prickly bur. It grows on a tree that is also called a chestnut. 2. A reddish brown color. chest nut (ches ) noun, plural chestnuts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chestnuti pronunciation (ches udSndDir udSndEffect chew.wav udPronouce 1. To crush and grind something with the teeth. It s important to chew food thoroughly. 2. To make by chewing. The puppy chewed a hole in the slipper. chew (ch ) verb, chewed, chewing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE charming Full of charm; attractive or delightful. The baby had a charming smile. We rested under the charming arbor. charm ing (ch ming) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir charming pronunciation ming) max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf109 udSndDir udEmotion flirtati flirtati flirtati chart udSndDir udPronouce Cf110 1. A sheet that shows information in the form of a list, diagram, table, or graph. We made a chart of the temperatures for each day of the last month. 2. A map. Sailors use charts that show where rocks, harbors, and channels are. Noun. To make a map or chart of. The explorers charted the coastline. Verb. chart (ch rt) noun, plural charts; verb, charted, charting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chart pronunciation charter udSndDir udPronouce Cf111 1. A written document giving and explaining certain rights and obligations. A charter is given by a government or ruler to a person, group of people, or company. The insurance company was granted a charter by the state. 2. A renting or hiring of a bus, aircraft, or automobile. Those planes are available for charter. Noun. 1. To rent or hire by charter. The school band chartered a bus for the trip. 2. To give a charter to. The state chartered a new bank. Verb. char ter (ch r) noun, plural charters; verb, chartered, chartering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir charter pronunciation chase udSndDir udPronouce Cf112 1. To run after and try to catch. The cat chased the mouse across the room. The police chased after the thief. 2. To cause to go away quickly; drive away. We chased the birds out of our vegetable garden. Verb. The act of running and trying to catch. The children caught the puppy after a long chase. Noun. chase (ch s) verb, chased, chasing; noun, plural chases.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chase pronunciation chasm A deep crack or opening in the earth s surface. chasm (kaz m) noun,plural chasms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chasm pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf113 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass chassis The main framework that supports the body of an automobile or airplane, or the parts of a radio or television set. chas sis (chas or shas ) noun, plural chassis (chas z or shas SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chassis pronunciation (chas or shas udPronouce Cm107 udSndDir SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udSndDir udSndEffect chat.wav udPronouce To talk in a light, friendly, or relaxed way. The two friends chatted as they ate their lunch. Verb. A light, friendly, or informal talk. Noun. chat (chat) verb, chatted, chatting; noun, plural chats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (chat)1 SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE chatter udSndDir udPronouce Cf114 1. To talk quickly and without serious thought or purpose. The students chattered on and on about the coming vacation. 2. To knock or click together quickly. My teeth chattered from the cold. Verb. 1. Quick talk without serious thought or purpose. We couldn t be heard above the chatter of the others. 2. Quick, short sounds. We could hear the chatter of monkeys in the next cage. Noun. chat ter (chat r) verb, chattered, chattering; noun, plural chatters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chatter pronunciation (chat chauffeur udSndDir udPronouce Cf115 A person whose work is driving someone else s automobile. chauf feur (sh r or sh ) noun, plural chauffeurs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chauffeur pronunciation r or sh cheap 1. Low in price; not costing much. Milk is cheap in that store. 2. Charging low prices. Let s find a cheap restaurant. 3. Having little value; not of good quality. Clothing made of cheap material does not last long. cheap (ch p) adjective, cheaper, cheapest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cheap pronunciation udPronouce Cf116 udSndDir cheat udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Cm108 1. To act in a dishonest or unfair way. Do not cheat when playing games. 2. To take something away from dishonestly; swindle. The crook cheated them out of their share of the money. Verb. A person who cheats; dishonest person. Noun. cheat (ch t) verb, cheated, cheating; noun, plural cheats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cheat pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE check udSndDir udPronouce Cm109 1. A test or other way of finding out if something is correct or as it should be. The teacher made a check of the classroom to see if everyone was present. 2. A mark ( ) used to show that something has been approved or is correct. The club secretary put a check by the name of each person who was present at the meeting. 3. A written order directing a bank to pay a certain amount of money. The money comes from the account of the person who signs the check and goes to the person named on the check. I ll give the store a check to pay for the new lamp. 4. A slip of paper showing what is owed for food or drink in a restaurant. The total on the check for our lunch was ten dollars. 5. A ticket, tag, or token given to a person who has left or stored something so that the article can be claimed later. 6. A pattern of squares. The skirt has black and white checks. 7. A sudden stop. A lack of time put a check on our plans to clean the yard. 8. A person or thing that stops, controls, or limits. The leash was a check on the dog. Noun. 1. To test or compare to find out if something is correct or as it should be. The mechanic checked the car s engine. I will check my answers with those in the back of the book. 2. To mark with a check. Please check the right answer to each question. 3. To leave something for a time. We checked our coats at the door. 4. To bring to a sudden stop. The army checked the attack of the enemy soldiers. 5. To hold in control; curb. I had to check the urge to laugh at the mistake my friend made during the speech. Verb. to check in. To register as a guest in a hotel or motel. We checked in at a hotel on the beach. to check out. 1. To pay one s bill and depart from a hotel or motel. We didn t like the hotel so we checked out a day early. 2. To add up prices and accept payment for. I have a job on weekends checking out groceries in a supermarket. check (chek) noun, plural checks; verb, checked, checking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir check idiom to check in. To register as a guest in a hotel or motel. We checked in at a hotel on the beach. to check out. 1. To pay one s bill and depart from a hotel or motel. We didn t like the hotel so we checked out a day early. 2. To add up prices and accept payment for. I have a job on weekends checking out groceries in a supermarket.C pronunciation (chek) checkerboard udSndDir udPronouce Cm110 A square board marked off into sixty-four squares of two alternating colors. It is used in playing checkers and chess. check board (chek ) noun, plural checkerboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir checkerboardM pronunciation (chek checkers A game for two people played on a checkerboard with twelve pieces for each player. check ers (chek rz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir checkers pronunciation (chek playing checkers :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cf117 udSndDir checkup udSndDir udPronouce Cf118 1. A complete examination of the body to find out if a person is healthy. The doctor gave the children checkups before they started school. 2. Any complete inspection. People sometimes give their cars a checkup before taking a long trip. check up (chek ) noun, plural checkups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir checkup pronunciation (chek cheek udSndDir udPronouce Cm111 1. Either side of the face below the eye. 2. Boldness or rudeness; disrespect. I was shocked that the new student had the cheek to talk back to the teacher. cheek (ch k) noun, plural cheeks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cheek pronunciation Chanukah udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Cf100 Another spelling for Hanukkah. Look up Hanukkah for more information. Cha kah (h ) noun, plural Chanukahs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Chanukah] pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist chaos Complete confusion; great disorder. The village was in chaos after the earthquake struck. cha os (k os) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chaos pronunciation udPronouce Cf101 udSndDir To make or become dry, cracked, and rough. In the winter, the cold, dry air chaps my face and hands. chap (chap) verb, chapped, chapping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (chap) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A man or boy; fellow. Our camp counselor is a nice chap. chap (chap) noun, plural chaps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (chap) chapel udSndDir udPronouce Cf102 A room, small building, or other place for worship. chap el (chap l) noun, plural chapels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chapel pronunciation (chap chaplain udSndDir udPronouce Cm102 A member of the clergy who leads services and does counseling for a military unit, school, prison, or other group. chap lain (chap lin) noun, plural chaplains. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chaplain7 pronunciation (chap lin)finip chaps Strong leather coverings worn over trousers. Chaps are sometimes worn by cowhands to protect their legs while riding horses. chaps (chaps or shaps) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chaps pronunciation (chaps or shaps) :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Cm103 udSndDir chapter udSndDir udPronouce Cf103 1. A main part of a book. My history book has fifteen chapters. 2. A local branch or division of a club or other organization. The fan club has a chapter in every large city. chap ter (chap r) noun, plural chapters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chapter pronunciation (chap character udSndDir udPronouce Cf104 1. All the qualities that make a person or thing different from others. That writer s stories all have a frightening character. The countryside has a different character as you travel west. 2. What a person really is; inner nature. You can judge a person s character by the way that person feels, thinks, and acts. 3. Strength of mind, courage, and honesty taken together. Political leaders should be persons of great character. 4. A person in a book, play, story, or motion picture. Who is your favorite character in that movie? 5. A person who is different, funny, or strange. Everyone thought the storekeeper who wore funny ties was a character. 6. A mark or sign used in writing or printing. The letters of the alphabet are characters. char ter (kar r) noun, plural characters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir character pronunciation characteristic udSndDir udPronouce Cm104 A quality or feature that belongs to and helps to identify a person or thing. Kindness and honesty are two good characteristics of my neighbor. The ability to fly is a characteristic of most birds. Noun. Belonging to and helping to identify a person or thing; typical. The characteristic taste of a lemon is sour. Adjective. char tic (kar tik) noun, plural characteristics; adjective.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir characteristic pronunciation characterize udSndDir udPronouce Cm105 1. To be an important quality or characteristic of; distinguish. The ability to hop great distances characterizes the kangaroo. 2. To describe the character or qualities of. The author of the book characterizes the town as a quiet place by the ocean. char ize (kar ) verb, characterized, characterizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir characterize7 pronunciation charcoal A soft, black substance that is a form of carbon. It is made by partially burning wood or other plant or animal matter. Charcoal is used as a fuel and in pencils for drawing. char coal (ch ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir charcoal pronunciation udPronouce Cf105 udSndDir charge udSndDir udPronouce Cm106 1. To ask as a price. The shop charged ten dollars to repair the radio. 2. To ask to pay for something. The neighbor charged the children for the window that they broke. 3. To put off paying for something until later. We charged the clothes at the store and paid for them at the end of the month. 4. To blame; accuse. The police charged them with robbery. 5. To rush at; attack. The angry bull charged the farmer. The troops charged toward the fort. 6. To fill or load. The soldier charged the cannon with shot. The mechanic charged the car s battery with electricity. 7. To give a task or responsibility to; trust with a duty. The lifeguard was charged with the care of the swimmers. Verb. 1. The price asked for something. The charge for the repair of the car was sixty dollars. 2. Care or responsibility. I had charge of my brother and sister while our parents were away. 3. A statement that someone has committed a crime; accusation. They were arrested on a charge of robbery. 4. A rushing at an opponent; attack. The enemy s charge was turned back by the king s soldiers. Noun. in charge. Having the power or right to act, order, or make decisions. One worker in the crew was in charge. in charge of. Assigned the duty of; responsible for. You must cook dinner, and I m in charge of washing the dishes. charge (ch rj) verb, charged, charging; noun, plural charges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir charge idiom in charge. Having the power or right to act, order, or make decisions. One worker in the crew was in charge. in charge of. Assigned the duty of; responsible for. You must cook dinner, and I m in charge of washing the dishes.C pronunciation chariot udSndDir udPronouce Cf106 A vehicle with two wheels that is drawn by horses. Chariots were used in ancient times in warfare, races, and processions. char ot (char t) noun, plural chariots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chariot pronunciation (char :PHYSSIZE charity udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce Cf107 1. The giving of money or help to those who need it. The family had to depend on charity for a month after their house burned down. 2. A fund or organization for giving help to those who need it. We give money to a charity for orphans. 3. Kindness or forgiveness toward other people. I try to show charity even to people who are unkind to me. char ty (char ) noun, plural charities.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir charity pronunciation (char buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable charm udSndDir udPronouce Cf108 1. The power to attract or delight greatly. That fairy tale holds much charm for people of all ages. 2. A small ornament worn on a bracelet or necklace. 3. An act, saying, or thing that is supposed to have magic power. Do you carry a rabbit s foot as a charm for good luck? Noun. To attract or delight greatly. The magician s clever tricks charmed the children. Verb. charm (ch rm) noun, plural charms; verb, charmed, charming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir charm pronunciation chairperson udSndDir udPronouce A person who is in charge of a meeting or committee. chair son (ch n) noun, plural chairpersons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chairperson pronunciation chairwoman udSndDir udPronouce A woman who is in charge of a meeting or committee. chair an (ch n) noun, plural chairwomen (ch SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chairwoman= pronunciation chalk udSndDir udPronouce 1. A type of soft white or gray limestone that is made up mostly of the tiny fossils of seashells. Chalk is used to make lime and cement and as a fertilizer. 2. A piece of this substance, used for writing and drawing on a blackboard. Noun. To mark, write, or draw with chalk. I chalked a circle on the sidewalk for a game of marbles. Verb. to chalk up. 1. To score or record. The hockey team chalked up three more goals. 2. To think or say that something is caused by something else. You can chalk up my mistake to ignorance. chalk (ch k) noun, plural chalks; verb, chalked, chalking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chalk idiom to chalk up. 1. To score or record. The hockey team chalked up three more goals. 2. To think or say that something is caused by something else. You can chalk up my mistake to ignorance. pronunciation chalkboard udSndDir udPronouce A hard, smooth board that is made to be written or drawn on with chalk; blackboard. Look up blackboard for more information. chalk board (ch ) noun, plural chalkboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chalkboardW pronunciation challenge udSndDir udPronouce 1. To ask to take part in a contest or fight. They challenged us to a race around the block. 2. To stop someone and demand identification. The guard challenged us at the door of the building. 3. To question the truth or correctness of; doubt or dispute. They challenged my claim that bats are mammals. 4. To make someone think, work, or try hard; make demands on. The puzzle challenged us all. Verb. 1. A call to take part in a contest or fight. Our football team has accepted their team s challenge. 2. A call to stop and give an explanation. The soldier answered the guard s challenge with the password. 3. A questioning of the truth or correctness of something; objection. There was a legal challenge to the election, because some votes were not counted. 4. Something that calls for work, effort, and the use of one s talents. I find chemistry to be a real challenge. Noun. chal lenge (chal nj) verb, challenged, challenging; noun, plural challenges.? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir challenge pronunciation (chal chamber udSndDir udPronouce 1. A room in a house or other building. While exploring the castle, we discovered a secret chamber in the tower. 2. The office of a judge, usually in a courthouse. 3. A hall where a lawmaking body meets. In Philadelphia, you can see the chamber where the Declaration of Independence was signed. 4. A legislature or other group of lawmakers. The Senate and the House of Representatives are the two chambers of Congress. 5. An enclosed space in the body of an animal or plant. The human heart has four chambers. 6. The part of the barrel of a gun into which the shell is put. cham ber (ch r) noun, plural chambers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chamber pronunciation chameleon udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A small lizard that can change its color to look like its surroundings. cha leon (k n) noun, plural chameleons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chameleon pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass glp~V champion udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person or thing that is the winner of first place in a contest or game. Our school is the champion in basketball. 2. A person who fights or speaks for another person or a cause. That senator is a champion of the rights of the poor. cham on (cham n) noun, plural champions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir champion% pronunciation (cham buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia championship udSndDir udPronouce 1. A contest held to decide who is the champion. We have tickets to the basketball championship tomorrow night. 2. The title or position held by a champion. Their team is so good that they ve held the championship for the last three years. cham ship (cham n ship ) noun, plural championships. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir championship pronunciation (cham n ship chance udSndDir udPronouce 1. A good or favorable opportunity. I m so glad I had this chance to meet you. 2. The possibility of something happening. There s a chance that it may rain tomorrow. 3. A risk. Never take chances by swimming alone. Noun. 1. To risk. The prisoners decided to chance an escape. 2. To happen accidentally. I chanced to meet them in the park. Verb. Not expected or planned; accidental. We learned about the surprise party through a chance remark. Adjective. by chance. Accidentally. It was only by chance that I noticed the mistake. chance (chans) noun, plural chances; verb, chanced, chancing; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chance idiom by chance. Accidentally. It was only by chance that I noticed the mistake. pronunciation (chans) chancellor udSndDir udPronouce A very high official. In certain European countries the head of the government is called the chancellor. chan lor (chan r) noun, plural chancellors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chancellorS pronunciation (chan chandelier enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A kind of light that hangs from the ceiling. Most chandeliers have several lights arranged on branches. chan lier (shan ) noun, plural chandeliers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chandelier pronunciation (shan word history Word History The word chandelier comes from a French word meaning candlestick. This French word goes back to a Latin word meaning candle. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE 3fp.D change udSndDir udPronouce Cm100 1. To make or become different; alter. I changed the way I signed my name. I changed my mind about going to the movies. The weather changed as we drove farther south. 2. To replace with another or others; exchange. We went home and changed our wet clothes. Can you change a quarter for five nickels? Let s change our seats. 3. To put on other clothes. I changed and went for a swim. Verb. 1. The act or result of making something different. We made a change in our plans. 2. Something that can be put in place of another. Bring a change of clothing on the camping trip. 3. The money that is given back when the amount paid is more than the amount owed. I gave the clerk a dollar bill and got forty cents in change. 4. Coins. I have lots of change in my pocket. Noun. change (ch nj) verb, changed, changing; noun, plural changes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir change pronunciation channel udSndDir udPronouce Cm101 1. The deepest part of a river, harbor, or other waterway. 2. A body of water that connects two larger bodies of water. The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow channel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. 3. A band of frequencies that a radio or television station uses to send out electronic signals. This old television set can pick up only one channel. Noun. To form a channel in. The flood channeled the bed of the stream. Verb. chan nel (chan l) noun, plural channels; verb, channeled, channeling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir channel pronunciation (chan chant udSndDir udSndEffect chant.wav udPronouce A singing or shouting of words over and over. Chants usually have a strong rhythm. The crowd yelled a chant before the basketball game began. Noun. To sing or shout a chant. The worshipers chanted a prayer. Verb. chant (chant) noun, plural chants; verb, chanted, chanting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chant pronunciation (chant) central 1. In, at, or near the center or middle. The railroad station is in the central part of town. 2. Very important; main; chief. They both work in the central office of the bank. cen tral (sen l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir central pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Central African Republic A country in central Africa. Central African Republic Central America The long, narrow strip of land that connects North America and South America. Central America century udSndDir udPronouce A period of one hundred years. From 1651 to 1750 is one century. cen ry (sen ) noun, plural centuries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir century pronunciation ceramic udSndDir udPronouce Made of baked clay. These ceramic tiles were made in Mexico. Adjective. An object made of baked clay. My cousin collects English ceramics. Noun. ce ic (s ik) adjective; noun, plural ceramics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ceramic pronunciation ceramics The art of making bowls, dishes, vases, and other things out of baked clay. ce ics (s iks) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ceramics pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir cereal enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Any grass whose grains are used for food. Wheat, oats, rye, barley, and rice are cereals. 2. A food that is made from this grain. Oatmeal is a cereal. Another word that sounds like this is serial. ce al (s l) noun, plural cereals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cerealy pronunciation word history Word History The word cereal goes back to a Latin word meaning having to do with growing crops of grain. The Latin word comes from the name Ceres, goddess of farming and crops in Roman mythology. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE ceremony udSndDir udPronouce 1. A formal act or set of acts done on a special or important occasion. At the graduation ceremony, each student received a diploma from the principal. 2. Very polite or formal behavior. The usher showed us to our seats with great ceremony, bowing twice. cer ny (ser ) noun, plural ceremonies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ceremony pronunciation certain 1. Sure; positive. I am certain that my answer is correct because I checked it. 2. Known but not named; some; particular. Certain animals hunt for food at night. Certain people already know who won the contest. cer tain (s n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir certain pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir certainly Without a doubt; surely. Those dark clouds certainly mean it will rain. cer ly (s ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir certainly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir certainty udSndDir udPronouce The state or quality of being sure or certain. I watched them leave, so I can say with certainty that they are not here. cer ty (s ) noun, plural certainties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir certainty pronunciation certificate udSndDir udPronouce A written statement that is accepted as proof of certain facts. Your birth certificate tells where and when you were born. cer cate (s r tif i kit) noun, plural certificates.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir certificate pronunciation r tif i kit) A country in central Africa. Chad (chad) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (chad) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass chain enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. A row of rings or links that are connected to each other. Most chains are made of metal and are used to fasten, hold, or pull something. I fastened my bicycle to the fence with a chain. 2. A series of things that are connected or related to each other. The chain of mountains runs across the state. That family owns a chain of grocery stores. 3. chains. Rows of rings or other objects that are used to fasten together the wrists or ankles of a prisoner. The escaped prisoner was brought back in chains. Noun. To fasten or hold with a chain. Chain the goat to the post so it can t get into the garden. Verb. chain (ch n) noun, plural chains; verb, chained, chaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chain pronunciation . :PHYSSIZE chair udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of furniture for one person to sit on. A chair has a seat, legs, and a back. Some chairs have arms. 2. A chairperson. chair (ch r) noun, plural chairs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chair pronunciation r)sap chairman udSndDir udPronouce A person, especially a man, who is in charge of a meeting or committee. chair man (ch n) noun, plural chairmen (ch SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir chairman7 pronunciation cellar udSndDir udPronouce A room or group of rooms built underground. Most cellars are under buildings and are used for storage. cel lar (sel r) noun, plural cellars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cellar# pronunciation cello udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument that is like a violin but is larger and lower in tone. A cello is held between the knees when it is played. cel lo (chel ) noun, plural cellos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cello pronunciation (chel :PHYSSIZE cellophane A thin, clear material made from cellulose. Cellophane is used to wrap food and to make clear tape. cel phane (sel ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cellophane pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir celluloid A strong, clear plastic that burns easily. It is made from alcohol, camphor, and a mixture of cellulose and certain acids. cel loid (sel loid ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir celluloid pronunciation loid buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist mylist mylist cellulose The tough material that forms the walls of plant cells. Cellulose makes up the woody part of trees and plants. cel lose (sel ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cellulose pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Celsius On or of a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is at 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is at 100 degrees. The Celsius scale is also called the centigrade scale. Cel us (sel s or sel s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Celsius pronunciation s or sel udPronouce udSndDir cement udSndDir udPronouce 1. A powder that is made by burning a mixture of limestone and clay. Cement is mixed with water, sand, and rock to form concrete, a mixture that becomes hard when it dries. 2. Any soft, sticky substance that hardens to make things hold together. Some types of glue are called cement. Noun. 1. To cover with cement or concrete. The workers cemented the cracks in the sidewalk. 2. To fasten with cement. The instructions said to cement the wing to the model airplane. 3. To make firm or secure; bind. The secret that we shared cemented our friendship. Verb. ce ment (s ment ) noun, plural cements; verb, cemented, cementing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cement pronunciation ment cemetery udSndDir udPronouce A place where the dead are buried. cem y (sem ) noun, plural cemeteries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cemetery pronunciation census udSndDir udPronouce An official count of the people living in a country or district. A census is taken to find out how many people there are, and their age, sex, and kind of work. cen sus (sen s) noun, plural censuses.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir censusk pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A coin of the United States and Canada. One hundred cents is equal to one dollar. Other words that sound like this are scent and sent. cent (sent) noun, plural cents. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cent] pronunciation (sent) centennial udSndDir udPronouce The hundredth-year anniversary of an event or the celebration of that anniversary. Three parades and a fair are planned to celebrate the centennial of the founding of our city. Noun. Of or relating to a hundredth anniversary. The centennial celebration ended with fireworks. Adjective. cen al (sen ten l) noun, plural centennials; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir centennial_ pronunciation (sen ten center udSndDir udPronouce 1. The middle point of a circle or sphere. It is the same distance from any point on the circumference of the circle or any point on the surface of the sphere. 2. The middle point, part, or place of something. We put the flowers in the center of the table. 3. A main person, place, or thing. The new baby was the center of attention. That city is a leading center of trade. 4. A player on a team who has a position in the middle of the playing line or area. I am the center on our soccer team. Noun. 1. To put in or at the center. We centered the picture on the wall. 2. To come together or gather around a point or points; concentrate. Crowds at beaches often center around the lifeguards. Verb. cen ter (sen r) noun, plural centers; verb, centered, centering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir center pronunciation centi- A prefix that means: 1. One hundred. Centigrade means divided into one hundred grades, or degrees. 2. One-hundredth (1/100) of. Centimeter means 1/100 of a meter. centi- centigrade On or of the Celsius temperature scale. Look up Celsius for more information. cen grade (sen ti gr ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir centigrade pronunciation ti gr udPronouce udSndDir centimeter udSndDir udPronouce A unit of length in the metric system. A centimeter is equal to 1/100 of a meter. One inch equals about two and a half centimeters. cen ter (sen r) noun, plural centimeters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir centimeter pronunciation centipede udSndDir udPronouce A small animal that has a long body divided into many segments. Each segment has two legs. cen pede (sen ) noun, plural centipedes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir centipede pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cavalry udSndDir udPronouce A group of soldiers fighting on horseback or from tanks and other armored vehicles. cav ry (kav ) noun, plural cavalries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cavalry pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A natural hollow or hole in the ground or in the side of a mountain. Noun. to cave in. To fall in or down. The walls of the old mine are about to cave in. Verb. cave (k v) noun, plural caves; verb, caved, caving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to cave in. To fall in or down. The walls of the old mine are about to cave in. Verb. pronunciation cave dweller A human being of the Stone Age who lived in a cave. cave dwell er (dwel SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cave dweller pronunciation (dwel udPronouce udSndDir cave-in udSndDir udPronouce A collapse, as of a mine or tunnel. The cave-in closed the tunnel to traffic. cave-in (k ) noun, plural cave-ins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cave-in pronunciation cave man A term sometimes used for cave dweller. cave man cavern udSndDir udPronouce A large cave. cav ern (kav rn) noun, plural caverns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cavern pronunciation cavity udSndDir udPronouce 1. A hollow place; hole. The explosion left a large cavity in the ground. 2. A softened place on a tooth caused by decay. The dentist cleaned out and filled two cavities in my teeth. cav ty (k ) noun, plural cavities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cavity pronunciation An abbreviation for compact disc. buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia cease To come or bring to an end; stop. The rain ceased in the afternoon. The soldiers ceased firing. cease (s s) verb, ceased, ceasing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cease pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir cedar udSndDir udPronouce An evergreen tree that has needle-shaped leaves. The reddish wood of the cedar is very fragrant and strong and is used for making chests and cabinets and for lining closets. ce dar (s r) noun, plural cedars.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cedar pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Needles and Cone ceiling udSndDir udPronouce 1. The inside overhead surface of a room. The tall guest reached up and almost touched the ceiling. 2. The distance from the earth to the bottom of the lowest clouds. The airport canceled all flights because there was a low ceiling. 3. An upper limit. The class treasurer put a ceiling of ten dollars on how much we could spend on the party. ceil ing (s ling) noun, plural ceilings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ceiling pronunciation ling) celebrate udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce 1. To observe or honor a special day or event with ceremonies and other activities. The Chinese celebrate each new year with parades, fireworks, and feasts. 2. To perform with the proper ceremonies. Members of the clergy celebrate religious rituals. cel brate (sel ) verb, celebrated, celebrating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir celebrate pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist proud proud celebration udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. The ceremonies and other activities that are carried on to observe or honor a special day or event. All the members of the winning team were at the victory celebration. 2. The act of celebrating. We were there for the celebration of my cousin s graduation from high school. cel tion (sel n) noun, plural celebrations. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir celebration pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia celebrity udSndDir udPronouce A person who is well-known or often in the news. The stars and other celebrities attended the opening of the new movie. ce ty (s ) noun, plural celebrities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir celebrity pronunciation celery The crisp, green or cream-colored stalks of a plant that is also called celery. The stalks are eaten raw or cooked. cel y (sel ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir celery pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, plain room in a prison, convent, or monastery. 2. The very small, basic unit of living matter. All living things are made of cells. Cells consist of a mass of cytoplasm surrounded by a membrane. 3. A small hole or space. Honeycombs contain many cells. 4. A device that changes chemical or solar energy into electrical energy. A battery is made up of one or more cells. Another word that sounds like this is sell. cell (sel) noun, plural cells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (sel) :PHYSSIZE animal cell Cytoplasm Cell Membrane Nucleus cater To provide food, supplies, and other services. A restaurant catered the wedding dinner. This laundry service caters to large families. ca ter (k r) verb, catered, catering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cater pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir caterpillar udSndDir udPronouce The larva of a butterfly or moth. A caterpillar looks like a short worm and is sometimes hairy. Look up the word larva for more information. cat lar (kat r pil r) noun, plural caterpillars.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caterpillar pronunciation r pil :PHYSSIZE catfish udSndDir udPronouce A type of fish that has long feelers around its mouth that look like whiskers. Catfish are often used as food. cat fish (kat ) noun, plural catfish or catfishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir catfish pronunciation cathedral enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. The official church of a bishop. 2. A large and important church. ca dral (k l) noun, plural cathedrals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cathedral pronunciation word history Word History The word cathedral comes from the Greek word for chair. A bishop s official seat, which indicates his or her position of authority, is in a cathedral. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Catholic udSndDir udPronouce Having to do with the Christian church that is headed by the pope; Roman Catholic. Adjective. A person who is a member of the Catholic Church; Roman Catholic. Noun. Cath lic (kath lik) adjective; noun, plural Catholics. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Catholic pronunciation (kath lik) catsup udSndDir udPronouce A spicy red tomato sauce. This word is usually spelled ketchup. Look up ketchup for more information. cat sup (kat p or kech p) noun, plural catsups.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir catsups pronunciation p or kech cattail udSndDir udPronouce A tall plant with long flat leaves that grows in marshes. Cattails have long, furry brown flower spikes. cat tail (kat ) noun, plural cattails. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cattail pronunciation cattle udSndDir udSndEffect cattle.wav udPronouce Cows, bulls, and steers that are raised for meat, milk products, and their hides. cat tle (kat l) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cattle pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cattleman udSndDir udSndEffect cattlemn.wav udPronouce A person who owns or helps take care of cattle on a ranch. cat man (kat n) noun, plural cattlemen (kat SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cattleman pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow ~ :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE caught Past tense and past participle of catch. I caught the butterfly in a net. Look up catch for more information. caught (k t) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caught pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir cauliflower A plant that has a round, usually white head with green leaves around it. The head of a cauliflower is eaten as a vegetable. cau er (k flou r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cauliflower pronunciation flou :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir caulk To fill with tar or another substance to prevent leaking; make watertight or airtight. We caulked the seams of the new rowboat before putting it in the water. caulk (k k) verb, caulked, caulking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caulk pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir cause udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person or thing that makes something happen. The hurricane was the cause of great damage to the town. 2. Something a person or group believes in. Stopping the pollution of our air and water is a cause many people work for. Noun. To make something happen; result in. A fire caused the barn to collapse. Verb. cause (k z) noun, plural causes; verb, caused, causing.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cause pronunciation orp*V causeway udSndDir udPronouce A raised road or path. Causeways are often built across swamps, shallow water, or low ground. cause way (k ) noun, plural causeways. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir causeway/ pronunciation caution udSndDir udPronouce 1. Close care; watchfulness. Use caution when you leave a campfire, and be sure it is completely out. 2. A warning about something. There was a sign giving drivers a caution about falling rocks. Noun. To tell to do something with great care; warn. The cook cautioned us not to touch the pot because it was hot. Verb. cau tion (k n) noun, plural cautions; verb, cautioned, cautioning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caution pronunciation cautious Using caution. Always be cautious when you ride your bicycle. cau tious (k s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cautious pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir cassette udSndDir udPronouce A small case holding recording tape to place in a tape recorder or player. We played one of our music cassettes and everyone danced. cas sette (k ) noun, plural cassettes.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cassette] pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To throw through the air. We cast our fishing lines into the stream. 2. To send or put. Each student cast a vote in the election for class president. The tree cast a long shadow on the ground. 3. To pick the actors who will take different roles in a play. They cast me as the wicked magician in the class play. 4. To shape by pouring a soft material into a mold to harden. The artist cast a statue of a horse. Verb. 1. The act of throwing something. Try to make a long cast with your fishing line. 2. Something that is given shape in a mold. The student made a plaster cast of a deer. 3. The actors in a play or other show. The whole cast came on stage to bow together. 4. A wet bandage, made of plaster and cloth, that is shaped around a broken bone and allowed to dry. When the cast is dry and hard it protects the broken bone and keeps it from moving. The doctor put a cast on my broken arm. Noun. to cast off. 1. Discard or shed. Birds cast off old feathers when they molt. 2. To release. We cast off the boat from the dock. cast (kast) verb, cast, casting; noun, plural casts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to cast off. 1. Discard or shed. Birds cast off old feathers when they molt. 2. To release. We cast off the boat from the dock. pronunciation (kast) castanet udsndeffect castanet.wav udSndDir udPronouce One of a pair of small, wooden pieces that look like the two shells of a clam. They are clicked together in a person s hand in time to the rhythm of a dance. cas net (kas ) noun, plural castanets.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir castanet pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cast iron A mixture of iron and other materials that are heated together until they melt into a liquid and are then poured into a mold. Cast iron is usually hard and brittle. cast iron castle udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large building or group of buildings having high, thick walls with towers. Many castles had moats around them for defense against attack. 2. One of the pieces in a chess game; rook. cas tle (kas l) noun, plural castles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir castle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE casual 1. Done or happening without serious thought or planning. Our neighbors sometimes make a casual visit to our house without calling beforehand. 2. Informal. You may wear casual clothes to dinner. cas al (kazh l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir casual pronunciation (kazh udPronouce udSndDir casualty udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A person who is injured or killed in an accident or a war. Soldiers who are captured by the enemy are also called casualties. The police reported 25 casualties in the fire. cas ty (kazh ) noun, plural casualties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir casualty pronunciation (kazh max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE for.p udSndDir udSndEffect cat.wav udPronouce 1. A small furry animal that has short ears and a long tail. Cats are kept as pets and for catching mice and rats. 2. Any animal of the family that includes lions, tigers, leopards, and the cats that are kept as pets. to let the cat out of the bag. To reveal a secret. The children were so excited about the surprise birthday party that they let the cat out of the bag. cat (kat) noun, plural cats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to let the cat out of the bag. To reveal a secret. The children were so excited about the surprise birthday party that they let the cat out of the bag. pronunciation (kat) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE catalog udSndDir udPronouce A list. Libraries have catalogs of the titles, authors, and subject matter of all their books. Stores publish catalogs with pictures and prices of the things they have for sale. Noun. To make a list of; put in a list. I cataloged the stamps in my collection. Verb. This word is also spelled catalogue. cat log (kat or kat ) noun, plural catalogs; verb, cataloged, cataloging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir catalog pronunciation or kat cataract udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large, steep waterfall. 2. A cloudiness in the lens of a person s or animal s eye, causing partial or total blindness. Cataracts can usually be corrected by surgery. cat ract (kat rakt ) noun, plural cataracts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cataract pronunciation rakt catastrophe udEmotion shocked udSndDir udSndEffect catastrop.wav udPronouce A great, often sudden disaster. The plane crash was the worst catastrophe of the year. ca phe (k ) noun, plural catastrophes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir catastrophe pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked catbird udSndDir udPronouce A gray songbird with a long, slender beak. The bird got its name because its call sounds like a cat meowing. cat bird (kat ) noun, plural catbirds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir catbird pronunciation MaxDp9< catch udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take or get hold of something or someone that is moving. I can catch a ball with one hand. Use a pail to catch the water leaking from the roof. 2. To be in time for. We will have to hurry to catch the school bus. 3. To become hooked or fastened. My sweater caught on a branch. 4. To come upon suddenly; surprise; apprehend. The police hoped to catch the thieves before they got on the airplane. 5. To get; receive. Dress warmly or you will catch a cold. Verb. 1. The act of catching something or someone. The shortstop made a great catch. 2. Something that holds or fastens. The catch on the door was broken. 3. Something that is caught. Our catch for the day was three fish. 4. A game in which a ball is thrown back and forth between the players. 5. A hidden reason or condition; trick. This arithmetic problem seems so easy that there must be a catch to it. Noun. to catch on. 1. To understand. A friend had to explain the joke to me three times before I caught on. 2. To become fashionable or popular. That style of dressing caught on very quickly. to catch up. To move fast enough to come from behind into an even position. I caught up with the leading runner near the end of the race. catch (kach) verb, caught, catching; noun, plural catches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir catch idiom to catch on. 1. To understand. A friend had to explain the joke to me three times before I caught on. 2. To become fashionable or popular. That style of dressing caught on very quickly. to catch up. To move fast enough to come from behind into an even position. I caught up with the leading runner near the end of the race. pronunciation (kach)X catcher udSndDir udPronouce A person or thing that catches. In a baseball game the catcher is the player who crouches behind home plate to catch balls that are thrown by the pitcher. catch er (kach r) noun, plural catchers.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir catcher pronunciation (kach dDirp catching 1. Spread from one person to another by infection; contagious. Measles is very catching. 2. Easily passed on to another. The excitement of the people watching the parade was catching. catch ing (kach ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir catching pronunciation (kach udPronouce udSndDir category udSndDir udPronouce A group or class of things. The books on that shelf are divided into two categories, history and geography. cat ry (kat ) noun, plural categories. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir categoryK pronunciation carton udSndDir udPronouce A box or container that is made of cardboard, paper, or other materials and that comes in many shapes. Egg cartons hold each egg separately. Milk and juice sometimes are sold in cartons. Our new television set was delivered in a strong carton. car ton (k n) noun, plural cartons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carton pronunciation cartoon udSndDir udPronouce A drawing, often with words or a caption, that shows people or things in a way that makes you laugh. Some cartoons are made as motion pictures. Comic strips are groups of cartoons that appear in magazines and newspapers. car toon (k ) noun, plural cartoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cartoon pronunciation cartridge udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small case that holds gunpowder and a bullet. Cartridges are made to load into a gun. 2. Any small case that holds something. Some pens are loaded with cartridges full of ink. Some cameras have special cartridges that hold the film. The needle of a record player is held in a cartridge. car tridge (k trij) noun, plural cartridges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cartridge pronunciation trij) cartwheel udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. The wheel of a cart. 2. A kind of jump from one s feet to one s hands and back again. If you keep your arms and legs straight when doing a cartwheel, they look like the spokes of a wheel as it turns. Acrobats often do cartwheels. cart wheel (k or k ) noun, plural cartwheels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cartwheel pronunciation or k max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia carve 1. To cut something into a shape. Artists carve statues out of wood and stone. Some furniture is carved with designs of flowers and animals. 2. To cut meat into slices or pieces. You will need a sharp knife to carve the turkey. carve (k rv) verb, carved, carving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carve pronunciation :PHYSSIZE carving wood udPronouce udSndDir cascade udSndDir udPronouce Water falling over a steep slope or series of slopes. Noun. To flow down like a waterfall. Water from the overflowing sink cascaded onto the floor. Verb. cas cade (kas k ) noun, plural cascades; verb, cascaded, cascading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cascade pronunciation (kas k :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. An example of something. The forest fire was an obvious case of carelessness. 2. The facts; state of affairs. They say the key is lost, and if that is the case, we are all locked out. 3. An instance of sickness or injury. Local doctors reported ten cases of measles to the health department. 4. A matter to be investigated or decided by law. The police had no suspects in the case. The judge will make a decision on the trespassing case tomorrow. in case. If. In case anything happens, call me right away. in case of. If there is. In case of rain, we will go to the movies rather than play tennis. case (k s) noun, plural cases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom in case. If. In case anything happens, call me right away. in case of. If there is. In case of rain, we will go to the movies rather than play tennis. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A box or other container made to hold or protect something. The new camera came in a leather case. We ordered a case of soft drinks for the picnic. case (k s) noun, plural cases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect cash.wav udPronouce Money in the form of coins and paper bills. Instead of paying for the coat with a check, I paid for it with cash. Noun. To get or give cash for. We have to stop at the bank and cash a check before we can buy groceries. Verb. to cash in on. To take advantage of; put to good use. I cashed in on my knowledge of plants and got a job as a gardener. cash (kash) noun; verb, cashed, cashing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to cash in on. To take advantage of; put to good use. I cashed in on my knowledge of plants and got a job as a gardener. pronunciation (kash) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cashew udSndDir udPronouce An edible nut that is shaped like a bean. It grows on an evergreen tree that is found in tropical countries. cash ew (kash ) noun, plural cashews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cashew) pronunciation (kash :PHYSSIZE cashier udSndDir udPronouce A person whose job it is to receive or pay out money. In a store or restaurant the cashier takes money from customers who are paying for something. cash ier (ka sh ) noun, plural cashiers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cashier pronunciation (ka sh )alpH2 cash machine A machine that works by means of a computer and allows bank customers to take out and put in money. cash machine cashmere udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A very soft woolen fabric that is woven from the hair of Asian goats. Sweaters made of cashmere are very comfortable. cash mere (kazh r or kash r) noun, plural cashmeres.[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cashmere pronunciation (kazh r or kash buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce A wooden barrel that is used to hold wine or other liquids. cask (kask) noun, plural casks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kask) supp casket udSndDir udPronouce 1. A box made of wood or metal, in which the body of a dead person is put to be buried; coffin. 2. A case or box for keeping jewels and other valuables. cas ket (kas kit) noun, plural caskets.; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir casketm pronunciation A typ casserole udSndDir udPronouce 1. A deep dish in which food can be cooked and served. 2. Food prepared in such a dish. The shrimp casserole was baked in the oven. cas role. (kas ) noun, plural casseroles.M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir casserole pronunciation )r r8 carnation udSndDir udPronouce A flower that has a spicy, fragrant smell and comes in many colors. The carnation grows on a plant that has narrow, pointed leaves. car tion (k n) noun, plural carnations.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carnation pronunciation :PHYSSIZE carnival udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A fair or festival that has games, rides, and other amusements. A special roller coaster was built just for our city s spring carnival. car val (k l) noun, plural carnivals.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carnival pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia carnivore udSndDir udPronouce An animal that eats the flesh of other animals. Lions and dogs are carnivores. car vore (k ) noun, plural carnivores. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carnivore pronunciation carnivorous Eating the flesh of animals. Wolves, lions, dogs, and cats are carnivorous animals. car rous (k r niv s) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carnivorous pronunciation r niv udPronouce udSndDir carol udSndDir udPronouce A joyful song or hymn. The choir practiced singing carols. Noun. To sing joyously. The children went from house to house caroling. Verb. car ol (kar l) noun, plural carols; verb, caroled, caroling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carol pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A fish that lives in fresh water and is sometimes used as food. carp (k rp) noun, plural carp or carps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation carpenter udSndDir udPronouce A person who builds and repairs houses and other things made of wood. car ter (k r) noun, plural carpenters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carpenter pronunciation carpet udSndDir udPronouce 1. A covering for a floor, usually made of heavy woven fabric. 2. Anything like a carpet. The lawn was covered with a carpet of snow. Noun. To cover with a carpet. We are going to carpet the stairs in our house. Verb. car pet (k pit) noun, plural carpets; verb, carpeted, carpeting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carpet/ pronunciation car pool An arrangement made by a group of people who ride to work together or whose children ride to school together in a car. Each person in the group takes a turn at driving. car pool carriage udSndDir udPronouce 1. A vehicle that moves on wheels. Some carriages are pulled by horses and carry people. Others, such as baby carriages, are small and light and are pushed by people. 2. A movable part of a machine that carries or holds up some other part. A carriage on a typewriter is the part that holds the paper and moves back and forth. car riage (kar ij) noun, plural carriages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carriage) pronunciation ij)(k carrier udSndDir udPronouce A person, machine, or organization that carries something. Railroads are carriers. car er (kar r) noun, plural carriers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carrier pronunciation carrot udSndDir udPronouce 1. The long, orange-colored root of a plant. Carrots are eaten as a vegetable. 2. The plant that produces this root. Another word that sounds like this is carat. car rot (kar t) noun, plural carrots. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carrot pronunciation :PHYSSIZE carry udSndDir udPronouce 1. To hold or contain something while moving it or while it is being moved. Will you carry my suitcase if it is too heavy for me? The pipes in our house carry water. 2. To have something. If a store carries rubber boots, it has them there for you to buy. 3. To keep doing something; continue. If you carry your teasing too far, the puppy will become angry. 4. To move a number from one column or place and add it to another. When I added 23 and 39, I got 52 instead of 62 because I forgot to carry the 1 from the right-hand column. to carry on. 1. To go on; continue. The visitors to the classroom told the students to carry on with their work. 2. To behave in a wild, foolish, or silly way. The student who carried on when the teacher left the room was punished. to carry out. 1. To obey; follow. The soldier carried out the order promptly. 2. To do; accomplish; complete. We don t have the money to carry out our plans for the party. car ry (kar ) verb, carried, carrying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carry idiom to carry on. 1. To go on; continue. The visitors to the classroom told the students to carry on with their work. 2. To behave in a wild, foolish, or silly way. The student who carried on when the teacher left the room was punished. to carry out. 1. To obey; follow. The soldier carried out the order promptly. 2. To do; accomplish; complete. We don t have the money to carry out our plans for the party. pronunciation carsick Having nausea or feeling dizzy when riding in a car, train, or bus. The motion of the vehicle can make a person feel carsick. car sick (k ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carsick pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect carsick.wav udSndDir udEmotion disguste disguste disguste udSndDir udPronouce 1. A strong wagon with two wheels that is used to carry a load. Carts are usually pulled by horses, mules, or oxen. 2. A light vehicle that is pushed by a person. We use carts in supermarkets to hold the groceries we take from the shelves. Noun. To move something in a cart. In many countries, farmers cart the vegetables they grow to the nearest town to sell them. Verb. cart (k rt) noun, plural carts; verb, carted, carting.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation cartilage A strong, flexible material that forms parts of the body of humans and other animals that have a backbone. Cartilage is not as stiff or as hard as bone. Much of a person s nose is formed of cartilage. car lage (k lij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cartilage pronunciation lij)i udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A flat piece of stiff paper that has words or numbers or some kind of design on it. People have membership cards for libraries and for clubs they belong to. We play many games with decks of playing cards. card (k rd) noun, plural cards.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cardq pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cardboard A heavy, stiff paper. Cardboard is used to make boxes and posters. card board (k ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cardboard pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir cardinal enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir udPronouce 1. One of the group of important officials who rank just below the pope in the Roman Catholic Church. The cardinals help the pope govern the church, and when he dies, they meet and elect the new pope. Cardinals wear bright red robes and hats. 2. A songbird that has a crest of feathers on its head. The male cardinal has bright red feathers with a black patch around its bill. Noun. Of the greatest importance; chief. One of the cardinal issues in the town election was the vote on the new park and playground. Adjective. car nal (k l) noun, plural cardinals; adjective.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cardinal pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cardinal number A number that tells how many. Numbers such as one, two, three, and four are cardinal numbers. cardinal number udSndDir udPronouce 1. Close and serious attention. Be sure to dry the dishes with care. 2. A feeling of worry or unhappiness. I have so many cares that it is hard to fall asleep. We didn t have a care in the world as we ran down the beach splashing in the waves. 3. Keeping or custody; protection. When they were on vacation, they left their cats in the care of a neighbor. The sick child was under a doctor s care. Noun. 1. To have an interest, liking, or concern about a person or thing. My parents care about me and how I do in school. I don t care for sweets. 2. To have a feeling against; mind. Do you care if I borrow your bicycle? 3. To want or wish. Would you care to go to the movies with me? 4. To protect or provide care. When our neighbors go away, I care for their plants. Verb. in care of. At the address of. The letter was sent to us in care of the hotel where we were staying. to take care of. 1. To provide whatever care is necessary for the protection, well-being, or upkeep of. A nurse took care of me when I was home with pneumonia. Two gardeners were hired to take care of the flowers in the park. 2. To devote one s attention and effort to. Please take care of the most important tasks first. care (k r) noun, plural cares; verb, cared, caring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom in care of. At the address of. The letter was sent to us in care of the hotel where we were staying. to take care of. 1. To provide whatever care is necessary for the protection, well-being, or upkeep of. A nurse took care of me when I was home with pneumonia. Two gardeners were hired to take care of the flowers in the park. 2. To devote one s attention and effort to. Please take care of the most important tasks first. pronunciation career udSndDir udPronouce The work that a person does through life. My cousin chose a career as a doctor. ca reer (k ) noun, plural careers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir career' pronunciation carefree Happy with nothing to worry about. We all felt absolutely carefree as we started off on our picnic. care free (k ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carefree pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta comforta comfortable careful 1. Paying close attention to what one is doing or saying; watchful. Be careful and look both ways before you cross the street. 2. Done with care. A careful check of the paragraph showed two mistakes. care ful (k l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir careful pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir careless 1. Not paying close enough attention to what one is doing or saying. I was careless when I ran down the stairs, and I tripped and fell. 2. Done without close attention or care. You will not get a good grade on your report if you make careless spelling mistakes. care less (k lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir careless pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir caress udSndDir udPronouce To touch or stroke gently and with love; pet. The child caressed the kitten fondly. Verb. A gentle, loving touch or stroke. The caress made the kitten purr. Noun. ca ress (k ) verb, caressed, caressing; noun, plural caresses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caress pronunciation namepV caretaker udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who takes care of a building or property; custodian. The park s caretaker mows the grass every week in summer. 2. Someone who takes care of other people. Nurses, foster parents, and baby-sitters are caretakers. care er (k r) noun, plural caretakers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caretaker pronunciation carfare The money a person must pay for a ride, as in a bus, subway, or taxi. car fare (k ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carfare pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir cargo udSndDir udPronouce The goods carried by a ship, airplane, truck, or other vehicle. The workers unloaded a cargo of rice from the ship. car go (k ) noun, plural cargoes or cargos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cargo pronunciation Caribbean A sea between North America and South America. It is next to the Atlantic Ocean. Car an (kar n or k n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Caribbean pronunciation n or k udPronouce udSndDir caribou udSndDir udPronouce A large animal in the deer family that lives in northern regions. In Europe and Asia caribou are called reindeer. The female caribou is the only female deer that has antlers. car bou (kar ) noun, plural caribou or caribous.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caribou pronunciation caries Decay of the teeth or bone. Brushing the teeth after every meal helps prevent dental caries. The word caries is used with a singular verb. car ies (k z) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caries pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass capsize To turn upside down. The strong wind capsized the small sailboat. The sailors held on to the sides of the boat after it capsized. cap size (kap z or kap s ) verb, capsized, capsizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capsize pronunciation z or kap s udPronouce udSndDir capsule udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, thin case that encloses something tightly. Some plant seeds grow in capsules. Another kind of capsule holds a small amount of medicine and dissolves in the stomach after it is swallowed. 2. A compartment of a spacecraft that carries astronauts or instruments. The space capsule usually separates from the main rocket after the spacecraft is launched. cap sule (kap l) noun, plural capsules. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capsule pronunciation captain udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is the leader of a group. Who is captain of the volleyball team? 2. A person who is in charge of a ship. The captain of the fishing boat wore a blue and gold cap. 3. An officer in the armed forces. In the United States Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force, a captain ranks just below a major. In the United States Navy, a captain ranks just below an admiral. Noun. To be the captain of; lead. Who will captain the basketball team next year? Verb. cap tain (kap n) noun, plural captains; verb, captained, captaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir captain pronunciation caption udSndDir udPronouce The word or words under a picture that tell who or what appears in the picture. There is a caption under most pictures in this dictionary. cap tion (kap n) noun, plural captions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caption pronunciation captive udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce A person or animal that is captured and held by force; prisoner. The soldiers kept the captive in a jail inside the fort. Noun. Held prisoner. The captive lion was kept in a cage. Adjective. cap tive (kap tiv) noun, plural captives; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir captive pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor capture udSndDir udPronouce 1. To catch and hold a person, animal, or thing. The explorers captured the tiger in a large net. 2. To attract and hold. The film s strange title captured my interest. 3. To succeed in showing or expressing something. The story captures what it is like to be an only child. Verb. The act of catching and holding a person, animal, or thing. The capture of the bank robber took place the day after the robbery. Noun. cap ture (kap r) verb, captured, capturing; noun, plural captures. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capture pronunciation udSndDir udSndEffect car.wav udPronouce 1. An automobile. A car is a vehicle with four wheels and an engine. 2. Any kind of vehicle that moves on wheels and is used to carry people or things from one place to another. A railroad train is made up of different cars that are joined together. 3. The compartment of an elevator in which people and things are carried. car (k r) noun, plural cars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation caramel udSndDir udPronouce 1. Sugar that is browned and melted by being heated slowly. Caramel is used in cooking to color and flavor gravy, cookies, and other foods. 2. A light-brown, soft candy flavored with caramel. car mel (kar l or k l) noun, plural caramels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caramel pronunciation l or k carat udSndDir udPronouce A unit of weight for diamonds and other precious stones. A carat is the same weight as 1/5 of a gram. Another word that sounds like this is carrot. car at (kar t) noun, plural carats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carat pronunciation caravan udSndDir udPronouce A group of people who travel together. Arab merchants and their camels travel in caravans across the desert. A caravan of army trucks and soldiers moved slowly along the highway. car van (kar ) noun, plural caravans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caravan pronunciation :PHYSSIZE carbohydrate udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce A compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Carbohydrates are made by green plants. Starches and sugars are carbohydrates. car drate (k t) noun, plural carbohydrates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carbohydrate pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist carbon A chemical element that is found in all livings things and in coal and charcoal. Diamonds and graphite are carbon in the form of crystals. car bon (k n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carbon pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir carbon dioxide A gas that is made up of carbon and oxygen. Carbon dioxide has no color or odor. It is part of the air we breathe and is used in soft drinks and fire extinguishers. carbon di ide (d SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carbon dioxide pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir carbon monoxide A poisonous gas that has no color or odor. Carbon monoxide is formed when carbon burns with too little air. It is found among the exhaust gases of automobiles. carbon mon ide (m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carbon monoxide pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion mylist mylist mylist carburetor udSndDir udSndEffect carburtr.wav udPronouce The part of an engine in which gasoline is mixed with air to make a mixture that the engine burns when it runs. car tor (k r) noun, plural carburetors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carburetor pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE carcass udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce The body of a dead animal. car cass (k s) noun, plural carcasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir carcass pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE canteen udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small metal container for carrying water or other liquids to drink. 2. A store in a school or factory that sells food and drinks. can teen (kan t ) noun, plural canteens. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir canteen pronunciation (kan t canvas udSndDir udPronouce A strong, heavy cloth made of cotton, flax, or hemp. It is used to make things that must be strong and last for a long time. Tents, sails, coats, and boat covers are made of canvas. Oil paintings are painted on pieces of canvas. can vas (kan s) noun, plural canvases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir canvas pronunciation canyon udSndDir udPronouce A deep valley with very high, steep sides. A canyon often has a stream running through it. can yon (kan n) noun, plural canyons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir canyon% pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A close-fitting covering for the head. Most caps have a short brim or no brim. Nurses and police officers wear caps. 2. Something that is used or shaped like a cap; a cover or top. I took the cap off the bottle of maple syrup. 3. A paper wrapping or covering that contains a small amount of explosive. Caps are used in toy guns. Noun. 1. To put a cap on; cover with a cap. Please cap the toothpaste when you re finished. 2. To follow with something equal or better; match. The speaker capped that joke with a funnier one. Verb. cap (kap) noun, plural caps; verb, capped, capping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kap) capability udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce The quality of being capable; ability. I admire you for your capabilities as a student and athlete. ca ty (k ) noun, plural capabilities.Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capability pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud capable udSndDir udPronouce Having skill or power; able. A capable mechanic can fix many things. capable of. Having the ability needed for. I m capable of running 2 miles. ca ble (k l) adjective.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capable idiom capable of. Having the ability needed for. I m capable of running 2 miles.% pronunciation capacity udSndDir udPronouce 1. The amount that can be held in a space. The car s gas tank has a capacity of 20 gallons. 2. Ability or power. Everyone has the capacity to learn. 3. A job or position with duties. In my capacity as club president, I ran the club s meetings. ca ty (k ) noun, plural capacities. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capacity# pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A piece of clothing without sleeves. A cape is worn loosely over the shoulders. cape (k p) noun, plural capes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A piece of land that sticks out from the coastline into the sea or a lake. cape (k p) noun, plural capes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation caper udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce A playful act or trick; prank. ca per (k r) noun, plural capers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caper pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle capillary udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce One of the tubes that connect the arteries and veins. Capillaries are the smallest of the blood vessels. cap y (kap ) noun, plural capillaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capillary pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist capital udSndDir udPronouce 1. A city or town where the government of a country or state is located. Austin is the capital of Texas. Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States. 2. A large form of a letter of the alphabet. A and B are capitals; b and c are not. 3. The total amount of money or property that is owned by a company or person. That corporation has a large amount of capital. 4. Money accumulated to start a business or to invest in other businesses. My family has enough capital to start its own business. Noun. 1. Being where the government is located. Madrid is Spain s capital city. 2. Being the large form of a letter. T and L are capital letters. 3. Very good or satisfying; excellent. This is a capital plum pudding! 4. Being or punished by death. Murder is a capital crime in some places. Adjective. Another word that sounds like this is Capitol. Look up Capitol for a Language Note about this word. cap tal (kap l) noun, plural capitals; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capital pronunciation capital udSndDir udPronouce The top part of a column or pillar. The columns of the building had carved capitals. Another word that sounds like this is Capitol. cap tal (kap l) noun, plural capitals. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capital pronunciation :PHYSSIZE capitalism An economic system in which land, factories, and other means of producing goods are owned and controlled by individual people instead of by the government. The economic system of the United States is based on capitalism. cap ism (kap m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capitalism pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir capitalize To write or print with a capital letter or letters, or begin with a capital letter. You should always capitalize proper names. cap ize (kap ) verb, capitalized, capitalizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir capitalize pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Capitol 1. The building in which the U.S. Congress meets in Washington, D.C. 2. capitol. The building in which a state legislature meets. Another word that sounds like this is capital. Cap tol (kap l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Capitol pronunciation language note Language Note Even though the words Capitol and capital sound the same, they have different meanings. It s important to spell them correctly. A capital is a city, but the Capitol is a building. When we visited Washington, D.C., our country s capital, we stood on the steps of the Capitol to have our picture taken. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing canary udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small yellow songbird. Canaries are often kept as pets. 2. A light, bright yellow color. Noun. Having the color canary; light, bright yellow. Adjective. ca ) noun, plural canaries; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir canary pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cancel udSndDir udPronouce 1. To decide not to do, have, or go; call off. Why did you cancel your dental appointment? The baseball game was canceled because of rain. 2. To cross out or mark with a line or lines to show that it cannot be used again. The post office cancels stamps on letters. can cel (kan l) verb, canceled, canceling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cancel pronunciation cancer A disease in which cells in or on the body begin to divide and grow more rapidly than is normal. The growing cancer cells can crowd out healthy tissues and organs and use the food meant for them. can cer (kan r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cancer pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion candidate enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A person who seeks or is put forward by others for an office or honor. The senator will be a candidate for president. can date (kan ) noun, plural candidates. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir candidate pronunciation word history Word History Candidate comes from a Latin word meaning clothed in white. In ancient Rome, a man who was a candidate for office would wear a white toga. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE candle udSndDir udPronouce A stick of wax or tallow with a string called a wick inside it. When the wick is lit, the candle slowly burns and gives off a light. can dle (kan l) noun, plural candles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir candle_ pronunciation candlestick udSndDir udPronouce A holder for a candle. can stick (kan l stik ) noun, plural candlesticks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir candlestick pronunciation l stik candy udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce A sweet food made of sugar or syrup with flavorings, nuts, or fruit. Noun. To cover or cook with sugar. At home, we candy apples and pears for special holidays. Verb. can dy (kan ) noun, plural candies; verb, candied, candying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir candy pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udSndDir udPronouce 1. A stick used to help someone walk. Canes are made of wood, metal, or other material. I needed to use a cane after I sprained my ankle. 2. The long, woody, jointed stem of bamboo, reed, and other tall grass plants. 3. A plant that has a long, woody, flexible stem. Bamboo is a cane. cane (k n) noun, plural canes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cane! pronunciation xDirps canine udSndDir udSndEffect canine.wav udPronouce 1. Any member of the dog family, including dogs, foxes, wolves, and coyotes. 2. One of the pointed teeth that people, dogs, and other animals use to tear off pieces of food. There is a canine on each side of the top and bottom front teeth. Noun. Having to do with a dog or any member of the dog family. Adjective. ca nine (k n) noun, plural canines; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir canine pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cannibal udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who eats human flesh. 2. An animal that eats other animals of its own kind. can bal (kan l) noun, plural cannibals.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cannibale pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste cannon udSndDir udSndEffect cannon.wav udPronouce A large, heavy gun that is mounted on wheels or some other base. can non (kan n) noun, plural cannons or cannon. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cannon; pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cannot Can not; be unable to. I cannot understand this arithmetic problem. can not (kan ot or ka not ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cannot pronunciation ot or ka not udPronouce udSndDir canoe udSndDir udPronouce A light, narrow boat. A person moves and steers a canoe with a paddle. Most canoes are pointed at both ends. Noun. To paddle or ride in a canoe. We will canoe across the lake after lunch. Verb. ca noe (k ) noun, plural canoes; verb, canoed, canoeing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir canoe pronunciation canopy udSndDir udPronouce A covering that is made of cloth or other material. A canopy is hung over a bed, throne, or entrance to a building. can py (kan ) noun, plural canopies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir canopy; pronunciation Shortened form of can not. I can t lift this heavy box, can you? can t (kant) contraction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kant) udPronouce udSndDir cantaloupe udSndDir udPronouce A kind of melon that has a rough, pale green or yellow skin and sweet, yellowish orange flesh. can loupe (kan ) noun, plural cantaloupes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cantaloupeI pronunciation defitA Cameroon A country in west-central Africa. Cam oon (kam ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Cameroon pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass camouflage udSndDir udPronouce A disguise or false appearance that is used to hide something by making it look like its surroundings. The tan coat of a lion is a natural camouflage because it matches the color of the dry grasses where the lion lives. Noun. To change the appearance of something in order to hide or trick. The soldiers camouflaged the tank by covering it with bushes and branches. Verb. cam flage (kam ) noun, plural camouflages; verb, camouflaged, camouflaging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir camouflage pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. An outdoor place with tents or cabins where people live or sleep for a time. The soldiers set up camp near the river. My friend and I are going to a camp in the mountains this summer. 2. The people staying at a camp. The whole camp woke up at dawn. Noun. To establish, equip, and live in a camp. Last summer we were camping in western Canada. Verb. camp (kamp) noun, plural camps; verb, camped, camping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kamp) campaign udSndDir udPronouce A series of actions that are planned and carried out to bring about a particular result. The general s campaign was aimed at getting control of the enemy s territory. The candidate s whole family worked on the campaign for election as mayor. Noun. To carry on or take part in a campaign. Are you going to campaign for anyone for class president? Verb. cam paign (kam p ) noun, plural campaigns; verb, campaigned, campaigning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir campaign pronunciation (kam p )(kamp camper udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who stays at or lives in an outdoor place with tents or cabins. The campers gathered firewood. 2. A car or trailer that is built or used for camping. Our family slept in the camper during our trip this summer. cam per (kam r) noun, plural campers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir camper pronunciation campfire udSndDir udPronouce An outdoor fire that is used for cooking or keeping warm in a camp. camp fire (kamp ) noun, plural campfires. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir campfire pronunciation (kamp :PHYSSIZE campground udSndDir udPronouce A place for camping, such as a park. For our fishing trip we stayed at a campground on the lake. camp ground (kamp ground ) noun, plural campgrounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir campground= pronunciation (kamp ground camphor A white substance that has a strong odor. Camphor is used in products that repel moths, some medicines, and in making plastics. cam phor (kam r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir camphor pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir campus udSndDir udPronouce The grounds and buildings of a school, college, or university. cam pus (kam s) noun, plural campuses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir campus pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir udPronouce An auxiliary verb that is used to express the following meanings: 1. To have the ability, skill, or knowledge to; be able to. My neighbor can speak French and Spanish. Elephants can move with surprising speed. Can you fix this broken radio? 2. To have the right to; be entitled to. You can vote when you are eighteen. 3. To have permission to; may. My parents said I can stay up late tonight. can (kan) verb, past tense could. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kan) language note Language Note At one time people were careful to use the word can to mean only to be able to and to use the word may to mean to have permission to. Many people still prefer to use these words carefully with different meanings, especially in writing. LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A container made of metal and usually shaped like a cylinder. Most cans have airtight tops or covers that fit tightly. Please put the old rags in the garbage can. Many fruits and vegetables are sold in cans. Noun. To put into or preserve in a can. We are going to can peaches this year. Verb. can (kan) noun, plural cans; verb, canned, canning.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kan) An abbreviation for Canada. Canada A country in North America that is north of the United States. Can da (kan ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Canada pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir Canada Day A holiday in Canada that falls on July 1. It celebrates the day when the first four provinces of Canada joined together. In the past, this holiday was called Dominion Day. Canada Dayolbop Canadian udSndDir udPronouce A person who was born in or is a citizen of Canada. Noun. Of Canada. Ice hockey is a Canadian sport. Adjective. Can an (k n) noun, plural Canadians; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Canadian pronunciation canal udSndDir udPronouce A waterway dug across land. A canal is used for boats and ships to travel through, and for carrying water from lakes or rivers to places that need it. ca nal (k ) noun, plural canals.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir canal pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The young of cattle and related animals. A young cow or bull is a calf. 2. A young seal, elephant, or whale. 3. Leather that is made from the skin or hide of a calf. calf (kaf) noun, plural calves.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kaf) udSndDir udPronouce The fleshy part of the back of the leg, between the knee and the ankle. calf (kaf) noun, plural calves. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kaf) calico udSndDir udPronouce A cotton material that has small, brightly colored designs printed on it. I have a bedspread made of calico. Noun. 1. Made of calico. That calico dress is on sale. 2. Having large spots or blotches of different colors. Our neighbors have a calico cat. Adjective. cal co (kal ) noun, plural calicoes or calicos; adjective.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir calicos pronunciation :PHYSSIZE calico cat Calif. An abbreviation for California. Calif. California A state in the western United States, on the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Sacramento. Cal nia (kal forn or kal ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce California pronunciation forn or kal word history Word History California was the name of a make-believe island in a very old Spanish story. When the Spanish explorers landed on the southern end of California, they thought they were on an island. So they named it after the island in the story. Other Spanish explorers went farther north and also called that area California. The name was finally used for all the land that became the state of California. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udSndEffect call.wav udPronouce 1. To speak or say in a loud voice. Please raise your hand when I call your name. 2. To ask or order to come. The cat will come if you call. We had to call the fire department to put out the fire. 3. To make a request; ask. One of the workers got tired and called for a break. 4. To give a name to; name. We are going to call our new puppy Daisy. 5. To telephone. They will call us from the airport when they arrive. 6. To make a short visit or stop. We will call at your house tomorrow afternoon. Verb. 1. The act of speaking or saying in a loud voice; shout; cry. There was a call for help from someone trapped in the burning building. 2. A particular sound or cry made by a bird or animal. Some people can recognize many different bird calls. 3. The act of telephoning someone. I will expect your call at about four o clock. 4. A short visit or stop. Some old friends made a call to visit. Noun. on call. Able to be telephoned or summoned when needed; available. Even when the repair shop is closed, there is always someone on call for emergencies. to call for. 1. To require because it is necessary or appropriate. This job calls for patience. Our victory calls for a celebration. 2. To come and get in order to accompany. I ll call for you at 6 o clock. to call up. 1. To telephone. I ll call you up after the game. 2. To summon for military duty. My cousins were called up just after they finished college. 3. To cause to remember. The music called up the first dance I went to. call (k l) verb, called, calling; noun, plural calls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to call for. 1. To require because it is necessary or appropriate. This job calls for patience. Our victory calls for a celebration. 2. To come and get in order to accompany. I ll call for you at 6 o clock. pronunciation call number A group of numbers or numbers and letters that are assigned to a book. The call number is used to help locate the book in a library. call number callus udSndDir udPronouce A hardened and thickened area of skin. Calluses are caused by repeated pressing or rubbing. cal lus (kal s) noun, plural calluses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir callus pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not moving; still. The sea was calm after the storm. 2. Not excited or nervous; quiet. The people in the building stayed calm during the fire and got out safely. Adjective. A time of quiet or stillness. A barking dog broke the calm of the afternoon. Noun. To make or become calm. I tried to calm the frightened child by speaking softly. Verb. calm (k m) adjective, calmer, calmest; noun, plural calms; verb, calmed, calming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation s clpa calorie udSndDir udPronouce 1. A unit that is used to measure the amount of heat in something. 2. A unit that is used to measure the amount of energy produced by food. Some foods have more calories in an ounce than others. cal rie (kal ) noun, plural calories.{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir calorie pronunciation calves Plural of calf. Look up calf for more information. calves (kavz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir calves pronunciation (kavz) udPronouce udSndDir Cambodia A country in southeastern Asia. Its official name is Kampuchea. Cam a (kam b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Cambodia pronunciation (kam b udPronouce udSndDir camcorder udSndDir udPronouce A portable device that includes a television camera and a videocassette recorder in one unit. The reporter used a camcorder to record the holiday parade. cam er (kam r) noun, plural camcorders.K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir camcorder pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Past tense of come. My friend came to dinner last night. Look up come for more information. came (k m) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation camel udSndDir udPronouce A large animal that has a hump on its back, long legs, and a long neck. Camels live in deserts. They are very strong and can live for many days without water. They are used for riding and carrying loads. The camel of northern Africa and the Middle East has one hump, and the camel of central Asia has two humps. cam el (kam l) noun, plural camels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir camel pronunciation :PHYSSIZE camera udSndDir udSndEffect camera.wav udPronouce A device for taking photographs or motion pictures. A camera consists of a box with a small hole. When the hole is uncovered, light enters the camera and makes an image on the film inside. Most cameras have a lens to focus the image on the film. cam a (kam or kam ) noun, plural cameras. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir camera pronunciation or kam SoundButton SBButtonShadow & :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE caboose udSndDir udSndEffect caboose.wav udPronouce A railroad car that is at the end of a freight train. The train crew live, rest, or work in the caboose. ca boose (k ) noun, plural cabooses.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caboose pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cacao An evergreen tree found in warm tropical climates. Its seeds are used in making cocoa and chocolate. ca or k ) noun, plural cacaos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cacao pronunciation or k max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia cackle udSndDir udSndEffect cackle.wav udPronouce To make a shrill, broken cry, like the sound a hen makes. The children cackled with delight when the jack-in-the-box sprang open. Verb. A shrill, broken sound like the one a hen makes. Noun. cack le (kak l) verb, cackled, cackling; noun, plural cackles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cackle pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE cactus udSndDir udPronouce A plant that has a thick stem covered with spines instead of leaves. Cacti are found in desert areas of North and South America. Most cacti produce bright flowers and edible fruit. cac tus (kak s) noun, plural cacti (kak ), cactuses, or cactus. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cactus pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cadet enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A young man or woman who is a student in a military academy. Cadets train to be officers in the armed forces. ca det (k ) noun, plural cadets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cadet pronunciation word history Word History The word cadet comes from an old French word meaning younger son or brother. In the past, the oldest son in a family would inherit his father s land. So the younger son often joined the army to make his career. Later, this word for younger son came to mean a young man who joins the army to become an officer. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A small restaurant. They sat at the outdoor cafe to have something to drink. ca fe (ka f ) noun, plural cafes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cafe pronunciation (ka f cafeteria udSndDir udPronouce A restaurant where customers buy food at a counter and carry it to tables themselves. We ate lunch at the school cafeteria. caf a (kaf ) noun, plural cafeterias. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cafeteria pronunciation caffeine A bitter substance found in coffee and tea and added to many soft drinks. Caffeine stimulates the body and can keep a person from feeling sleepy. The caffeine in my soft drink kept me from falling asleep. This word is also spelled caffein. caf feine (ka f ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir caffeine pronunciation (ka f udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A box that has sides made of bars or wires with open spaces between them. Cages are used to house animals. The bird cage held a large green parrot. Lions are kept in cages at the zoo. 2. A small room with one or more walls made of of bars, wires, or glass. The cashier at the amusement park sat in a cage. Noun. To put or keep in a cage. The scientist will cage the mice during the experiment. Verb. cage (k j) noun, plural cages; verb, caged, caging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A baked mixture of flour, eggs, sugar, and flavoring. We baked a vanilla cake with chocolate frosting for the party. 2. A flat, thin mass of food that is baked or fried. A pancake is a kind of cake. 3. A flattened or shaped mass of something. Please give me a cake of soap. Noun. To become a hard, solid mass. The mud on my boots caked as it dried. Verb. cake (k k) noun, plural cakes; verb, caked, caking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation An abbreviation for California. calcium A soft, silver-white metal. Bones, teeth, and blood need calcium. Calcium is a chemical element. It combines with other elements to make chalk and limestone. cal um (kal m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce calcium pronunciation word history Word History Calcium comes from a Latin word meaning limestone. Limestone is mostly made up of calcium. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing calculate udSndDir udPronouce 1. To find out by using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Let s calculate how much each person owes for the trip. 2. To estimate by examining numbers or quantities. The campers calculated that they had packed enough food for five days. 3. To plan; intend. The route was calculated to get us home quickly. cal late (kal ) verb, calculated, calculating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir calculate pronunciation )vep calculation udSndDir udPronouce The act or result of calculating. By the calculation of scientists, the sun is about 93,000,000 miles away from the earth. cal tion (kal n) noun, plural calculations.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir calculation pronunciation calculator udSndDir udSndEffect calclatr.wav udPronouce A small computer that can solve mathematical problems. Many calculators run on batteries and can be held in one hand. cal tor (kal r) noun, plural calculators.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir calculator pronunciation calendar enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A chart showing the days, weeks, and months of a year. The calendar shows that my birthday falls on a Wednesday this year. 2. A schedule of events that will take place. In a court of law, cases to be tried are listed on a calendar. cal dar (kal r) noun, plural calendars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir calendar pronunciation word history Word History The word calendar comes from a Latin word meaning the first day of the month. In ancient Rome, that was the day when people paid their bills, so it was important to have a calendar to know when the first day of the month would come. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE buzzer udSndEffect buzzer.wav udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bf250 An electrical device that makes a buzzing sound as a signal. I pressed the buzzer, and my friend opened the door. buzz er (buz r) noun, plural buzzers./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buzzera pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bc158 1. Close to; beside. There is a small table by my bed. 2. Up to and beyond; past. The express train went by our train. 3. Through the means of. I went to the city by bus. 4. Through the action of. This book was written by a famous author. 5. In units of. We buy milk by the gallon. 6. According to. Let s play the game by the rules. 7. Not later than. Please be here by eight o clock. 8. To the extent of. I am older than my cousin by five years. 9. During; at. Some animals sleep by day. 10. And in the other dimension. The room measures three yards by four. Preposition. 1. Near. I just stood by and watched. 2. Past. Years went by. Adverb. Another word that sounds like this is buy. by and by. In a little while; shortly; soon. I phoned to say we d get to their place by and by. by (b ) preposition; adverb.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom by and by. In a little while; shortly; soon. I phoned to say we d get to their place by and by. pronunciation ))))) bygone udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bf251 Gone by; past; former. The old couple thought of their bygone school years. Adjective. bygones. Something gone by or past. Let s end our quarrel and let bygones be bygones. Noun. by gone (b or b ) adjective; plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bygone pronunciation or b bypass udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bf252 A road that allows someone to avoid a town or other place by passing it or going around it. We took the bypass to avoid all the traffic in the center of town. Noun. To go around by a bypass. The highway was built to bypass the town. Verb. by pass (b ) noun, plural bypasses; verb, bypassed, bypassing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bypass- pronunciation by-product udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bf253 Something useful that comes from the making of something else. Buttermilk is a by-product of the making of butter. by-prod uct (b kt) noun, plural by-products. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir by-productq pronunciation bystander udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bf254 A person who is at a place while something is happening but does not take part in it. Several bystanders watched as the workers poured the concrete. by stand er (b r) noun, plural bystanders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bystander pronunciation Pron` udSndDir udPronouce 1. The third letter of the alphabet. 2. The Roman numeral for 100. c, C (s ) noun, plural c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation )udSn` C or C. An abbreviation for Celsius or centigrade. C or C. Postal abbreviation for California. udSndDir udPronouce 1. An automobile that carries people for a charge; taxicab. We took a cab to the airport. 2. A small carriage that carries people for a charge. It has a driver and is pulled by one horse. 3. The enclosed part of a truck, steam shovel, or other big machine. The driver or operator of the machine sits in the cab. cab (kab) noun, plural cabs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (kab) cabbage udSndDir udPronouce A plant that has thick green or reddish purple leaves that form a round head. The leaves of the cabbage are eaten as a vegetable. cab bage (kab ij) noun, plural cabbages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cabbage pronunciation cabin udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, simple house. Cabins are often built of rough boards or logs. Our family lived in a cabin on a lake last summer. 2. A private room on a ship. The passengers stayed in their cabins during the storm. 3. A place in an aircraft for passengers, crew members, or cargo. The workers loaded the baggage into the cabin. cab in (kab in) noun, plural cabins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cabin pronunciation :PHYSSIZE cabinet udSndDir udPronouce 1. A piece of furniture that has shelves or drawers. Many cabinets have doors. The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes, cups, and glasses. 2. A group of people who give advice to the leader of a nation. A cabinet is made up of the heads of the different departments of the government. cab net (kab nit) noun, plural cabinets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cabinet pronunciation nit) cable udSndDir udPronouce 1. A strong, thick rope. Most cables are made up of wires that are twisted together. That suspension bridge hangs from huge steel cables. 2. A bundle of wires that has a covering around it for protection. This kind of cable is used to carry an electric current. Telegraph messages are sent across the ocean by underwater cable. 3. A message that is sent under the ocean by cable. The cable from my parents in Puerto Rico said, Come home. Noun. To send a message by cable. I cabled the news that I had arrived safely at my grandparents house. Verb. ca ble (k l) noun, plural cables; verb, cabled, cabling.o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir cable pronunciation cable car udSndDir udSndEffect cablecar.wav 1. A small car that hangs from a cable. A cable car takes skiers up the steep mountain. 2. A vehicle like a trolley that moves on tracks and is pulled by a cable. We took a cable car to the top of the hill.7 cable car SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE cable television A system that sends television programs by wire instead of through the air. People who want to receive the programs must pay a fee. cable television udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bc155 To strike hard with the head or the horns. The goat butted the gate. Verb. A push or blow with the head or the horns. The calf gave me a playful butt. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is but. butt (but) verb, butted, butting; noun, plural butts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (but) butte udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bf247 A mountain or hill that stands alone. A butte has steep sides and, usually, a flat top. butte (b t) noun, plural buttes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir butte pronunciation :PHYSSIZE butter udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bm273 1. A solid, yellowish fat. Butter is separated from cream or milk by churning. Butter is used as a spread for bread and in cooking. 2. A spread that is like butter. Butter can be made from apples or from peanuts. Noun. To spread with butter. Please butter the bread for the sandwiches. Verb. but ter (but r) noun, plural butters; verb, buttered, buttering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir butterk pronunciation buttercup udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bm274 A plant that grows close to the ground and has yellow flowers shaped like cups. but cup (but r kup ) noun, plural buttercups. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buttercup pronunciation r kup butterfat The yellow fat in milk. Butter is made from butterfat. but fat (but r fat ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir butterfat pronunciation r fat udPronouce Bm275 udSndDir b\b18 butterfly udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bm276 An insect with a thin body and four large, often brightly colored wings. Butterflies fly in the daytime. but fly (but ) noun, plural butterflies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir butterfly pronunciation :PHYSSIZE butt` buttermilk The sour liquid that is left after milk or cream has been churned to make butter. but milk (but r milk ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buttermilk pronunciation r milk udPronouce Bm277 udSndDir b\b18 butternut udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bm278 The oily nut of the butternut tree. The butternut tree has large, drooping leaves and is related to the walnut tree. but nut (but r nut ) noun, plural butternuts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir butternut pronunciation r nut noun`~ butterscotch A candy made from brown sugar and butter. but scotch (but r skoch ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir butterscotch pronunciation r skoch udPronouce Bm279 udSndDir b\b18 button udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bm280 1. A small, round, flat thing that is used to fasten clothing or to ornament it. The coat was fastened in front with a row of buttons. 2. A knob or disk that is turned or pushed to make something work. Press the elevator button if you want to stop at this floor. Noun. To fasten with buttons. Be sure to button your overcoat, because it is cold outside. Verb. but ton (but n) noun, plural buttons; verb, buttoned, buttoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir button pronunciation buttonhole udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bf248 A hole or slit that a button is put through in order to fasten a piece of clothing. Noun. To stop someone and make that person listen to you. My parents buttonholed the neighbor next door and talked a long time about problems on our street. Verb. but hole (but ) noun, plural buttonholes; verb, buttonholed, buttonholing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buttonholeK pronunciation buttress udEmotion light udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bm281 A strong, heavy structure built against a wall to hold it up or make it stronger. Noun. To make stronger with a buttress. The walls of the cathedral were buttressed. Verb. but tress (but ris) noun, plural buttresses; verb, buttressed, buttressing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buttress pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bc156 To get something by paying money for it; purchase. In this shop you can buy an apple for twenty-five cents. Our family bought a new car last year. Verb. Something offered for sale at a low price; bargain. That used car is a good buy. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is by. buy (b ) verb, bought, buying; noun, plural buys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buyer A person who buys. My set of weights is for sale, but there have been no buyers. buy er (b r) noun, plural buyers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buyer pronunciation udPronouce Bf249 udSndDir b\b18 udSndEffect buzz.wav udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bc157 A low humming sound. A bee makes a buzz. The buzz of talking stopped when the teacher came into the room. Noun. 1. To make the low, humming sound that a bee makes. The fly buzzed in my ear. 2. To fly an airplane low over something. The pilot buzzed the bridge. Verb. buzz (buz) noun, plural buzzes; verb, buzzed, buzzing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buzzo pronunciation (buz) SoundButton SBButtonShadow p :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE kMCI` buzzard udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bm282 A very large bird that has a sharp, hooked beak and long, sharp claws. buz zard (buz rd) noun, plural buzzards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buzzard pronunciation udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc149 A low shrub. A bush is smaller than a tree and has many branches near the ground. Berries and roses grow on bushes. to beat around the bush. To speak in an indirect way and avoid getting to the point. Tell me what s worrying you and stop beating around the bush. bush (b sh) noun, plural bushes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to beat around the bush. To speak in an indirect way and avoid getting to the point. Tell me what s worrying you and stop beating around the bush. pronunciation bushel udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bf244 A measure for grain, fruit, vegetables, and other dry things. A bushel is equal to 4 pecks, or 32 quarts. We bought a bushel of corn to roast for our picnic. bush el (b l) noun, plural bushels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bushelw pronunciation bushy Thick and spreading like a bush. A squirrel has a bushy tail. bush ) adjective, bushier, bushiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bushy pronunciation udPronouce Bm267 udSndDir b\b17 business udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm268 1. The work that a person does to earn a living. My business is farming. 2. An activity that is carried on to make money, along with the place and equipment used. Stores and factories are businesses. The motel owner sold the business. 3. The buying and selling of things; trade. The kite shop does a big business in summer. 4. Matters or affairs. Don t meddle in other people s business. busi ness (biz nis) noun, plural businesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir business pronunciation businessman udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm269 A man who owns or works in a business. The store manager and the farmer are businessmen. busi man (biz nis man ) noun, plural businessmen (biz nis men SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir businessman pronunciation nis man nis men businesswoman udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bf245 A woman who owns or works in a business. The factory owner and the banker are businesswomen. busi an (biz nis w n) noun, plural businesswomen (biz nis wim SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir businesswoman pronunciation nis w nis wim udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc150 A statue of a person s head and shoulders. There is a bust of that poet on a stand in our library. bust (bust) noun, plural busts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bust) bustle To move or hurry in an excited or noisy way. Mother and Father bustled around getting everything ready for the birthday party. Verb. Noisy, excited activity. There was much bustle as the family packed to go away on vacation. Noun. bus tle (bus l) verb, bustled, bustling; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bustle pronunciation udPronouce Bm270 udSndDir b\b17 1. Doing something; active. I am busy tonight, so I can t baby-sit for the neighbors. 2. Full of activity. The airport is a busy place. 3. In use. When I telephoned, your line was busy. Adjective. To make busy; keep busy. While they waited, they busied themselves with cleaning the room. Verb. bus y (biz ) adjective, busier, busiest; verb, busied, busying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Bc151 udSndDir b\b17 busybody udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm271 A person who prys into or meddles in the affairs of other people. bus y (biz ) noun, plural busybodies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir busybody pronunciation 1. On the other hand; in contrast. I am tall, but my best friend is short. 2. In spite of this; nevertheless. My bruised knee hurt, but I did not cry. 3. Other than; except. There is no direct route but through the center of town. Conjunction. Other than; except. Everyone has signed the card but you. Preposition. Only; just. I saw them but a few minutes ago. Adverb. Another word that sounds like this is butt. but (but) conjunction; preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (but) udPronouce Bc152 udSndDir b\b17 butcher enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bf246 A person who cuts up or sells meat. I bought a roast from the butcher. butch er (b r) noun, plural butchers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir butcher pronunciation word history Word History The related words buck and butcher both come from words having to do with male goats. At one time, the word buck meant only a male goat. Butcher comes from a French word meaning a person who sells goat meat. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE butler udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm272 A male servant. A butler is the head servant in a household. but ler (but r) noun, plural butlers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir butler pronunciation udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc153 1. The thicker or larger end of something. The hunter held the butt of the rifle against his shoulder. 2. An end that is left over. Please throw out those cigarette butts. Another word that sounds like this is but. butt (but) noun, plural butts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (but) udSndDir b\b18 udPronouce Bc154 A person or thing that people make fun of. The mascot of the rival team was the butt of the children s teasing. Another word that sounds like this is but. butt (but) noun, plural butts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (but) bureau udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm263 1. A chest of drawers. I keep my sweaters, shirts, and socks in my bureau. 2. A department of a government. I listen to the reports from the weather bureau on the radio every morning. 3. An office or agency. We bought our airplane tickets at the travel bureau. bu reau (by ) noun, plural bureaus. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bureau pronunciation burglar udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm264 A person who breaks into a house, store, or other place to steal something. Burglars broke into the hotel room and stole some valuable jewels. bur glar (b r) noun, plural burglars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burglar pronunciation burial udEmotion udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bf237 The act of putting a dead body in the earth, a tomb, or the sea. Many people were present at the burial of the famous general. bur al (ber l) noun, plural burials.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burialu pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE burlap udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bf238 A coarse cloth. Burlap is used for making bags, curtains, and wall coverings. bur lap (b lap) noun, plural burlaps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burlap pronunciation :PHYSSIZE burly Big, strong, and sturdy. A burly police officer was able to break through the locked door. bur ly (b ) adjective, burlier, burliest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burly pronunciation udPronouce Bf239 udSndDir b\b17 Burma A country in southeastern Asia. Bur ma (b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Burma pronunciation udPronouce Bf240 udSndDir b\b17 udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc144 1. To set on fire; be on fire. We helped burn the pile of leaves. The wood burned slowly. 2. To injure by fire, heat, or certain rays, like those of the sun. Be careful not to burn your hand on the hot stove. 3. To make by fire or heat. A spark from the campfire burned a hole in the scout s jacket. 4. To feel or cause to feel very hot. The child burned with fever. The pepper burned my tongue. 5. To use as fuel to make light or heat. Our furnace burns oil. Verb. An injury caused by fire or heat. I got a burn on my hand from the hot iron. Noun. to burn down or to burn up. To destroy or be destroyed by fire. Three buildings burned down before the fire could be put out. The windmill completely burned up in one hour. burn (b rn) verb, burned or burnt, burning; noun, plural burns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to burn down or to burn up. To destroy or be destroyed by fire. Three buildings burned down before the fire could be put out. The windmill completely burned up in one hour. pronunciation burner udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bf241 The part of a stove or furnace from which the flame comes. Put the pot on the back burner of the stove. burn er (b r) noun, plural burners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burnerA pronunciation burnt A past tense and a past participle of burn. The spark burnt a hole in the rug. The forest fire had burnt down many trees. Look up burn for more information. burnt (b rnt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burnt pronunciation udPronouce Bm265 udSndDir b\b17 1. To let out gas from the stomach through the mouth; belch. 2. To cause to burp. He burped the baby by patting her lightly on the back. burp (b rp) verb, burped, burping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Bc145 udSndDir b\b17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udEmotion embarras udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc146 1. A prickly covering of the fruit of some plants. Burrs stick to cloth and fur. 2. Any plant that has burrs. This word is also spelled bur. burr (b r) noun, plural burrs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burrW pronunciation burro udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bf242 A small donkey. Burros are used for riding and for carrying loads. Other words that sound like this are borough and burrow. bur ro (b ) noun, plural burros. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burro pronunciation burrow udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm266 A hole dug in the ground by an animal. Rabbits, gophers, woodchucks, and other animals use burrows. Noun. 1. To dig a hole in the ground. Moles burrow in search of worms to eat. 2. To search. I burrowed in my pocket for the key to our house. Verb. Other words that sound like this are borough and burro. bur row (b ) noun, plural burrows; verb, burrowed, burrowing.s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burrow pronunciation burst udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bf243 1. To break open suddenly. The balloon burst when I stuck it with a pin. The buds on the roses were ready to burst into bloom. 2. To be very full. My closet is bursting with clothes. 3. To come or go suddenly. Please don t burst into my room. 4. To show strong emotion suddenly. The baby burst into tears. We all burst out laughing. Verb. 1. The act of bursting; outbreak. There was a burst of laughter after I told the joke. 2. A sudden effort. With a burst of speed, the runner won the race. Noun. burst (b rst) verb, burst, bursting; noun, plural bursts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burst pronunciation 1. To put in the earth, a tomb, or the sea. When their dog died, they buried it beneath a tree on their farm. 2. To cover up; hide. The letter was buried in a pile of papers. Another word that sounds like this is berry. bur y (ber ) verb, buried, burying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Bc147 udSndDir b\b17 udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc148 A large motor vehicle with rows of seats for carrying many passengers. Buses usually go along a regular route. Many children go to school by bus. Noun. To carry or go in a bus. Our town buses pupils to school. Verb. bus (bus) noun, plural buses or busses; verb, bused or bussed, busing or bussing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bus) s-eye udEmotion enthusia udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm255 1. The center circle of a target. The archer s arrow hit the bull s-eye. 2. A shot that hits this circle. bull s-eye (b ) noun, plural s-eyes.S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir s-eye pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia bully udEmotion udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm256 A person who likes to frighten or threaten others. Bullies usually pick on smaller or weaker people. Noun. To frighten or threaten into doing something. Those two tough students tried to bully us into carrying their books. Verb. bul ly (b ) noun, plural bullies; verb, bullied, bullying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bully pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE bumblebee udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm257 A large bee with a thick, hairy body. Most bumblebees have yellow and black stripes. bum bee (bum ) noun, plural bumblebees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bumblebee pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bc138 1. To strike or knock suddenly. The two cars bumped each other. Did you bump your knee on the chair? 2. To move with jerks and jolts. The wagon bumped along the dirt road. Verb. 1. A heavy knock or blow. The bump on my head made me dizzy. 2. A swelling or lump. There is a bump on my leg where the baseball hit it. The wasp s sting left a little bump. Noun. bump (bump) verb, bumped, bumping; noun, plural bumps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bump) bumper udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf235 A heavy bar across the front or back of a car or truck that protects the vehicle from damage when it hits something. Noun. Very large. Our neighbor had a bumper crop of tomatoes this year. Adjective. bump er (bum r) noun, plural bumpers; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bumper pronunciation udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bc139 A baked piece of bread dough or cake batter; roll. I would like my hamburger on a toasted bun. bun (bun) noun, plural buns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bun) bunch udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm258 1. A number of things fastened or growing together. We bought a bunch of grapes at the fruit store. 2. A group of people. A bunch of us went to the movies. Noun. To gather together. The kittens bunched together to keep warm. Verb. bunch (bunch) noun, plural bunches; verb, bunched, bunching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bunch pronunciation (bunch) :PHYSSIZE a bunch of grapes bundle udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm259 A number of things tied or wrapped together. Put that bundle of newspapers in the trash can. Noun. To tie or wrap together. Help me bundle these dirty clothes for the laundry. Verb. bun dle (bun l) noun, plural bundles; verb, bundled, bundling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bundle pronunciation bungalow enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm260 A small house. A bungalow usually has only one story. We spent the weekend in a bungalow by the beach. bun low (bung ) noun, plural bungalows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bungalow pronunciation (bung word history Word History The word bungalow comes from the country of India, where it meant a house built in the style of Burma. Burma is a country near India. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc140 A narrow bed, especially one that is built against a wall like a shelf. Noun. bunk (bungk) noun, plural bunks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bungk) bunny udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm261 A small animal with long ears, a short tail, and soft fur; rabbit. bun ny (bun ) noun, plural bunnies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bunny pronunciation Bunsen burner An instrument that uses a mixture of air and gas to make a very hot, blue flame. Bunsen burners are often used in science laboratories. Bun sen burner (bun SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Bunsen burner pronunciation udPronouce Bf236 udSndDir b\b17 udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc141 To tap a baseball pitch so that the ball goes only a short distance. The batter bunted the ball. Verb. 1. The act of bunting. 2. A baseball that has been bunted. Noun. bunt (bunt) verb, bunted, bunting; noun, plural bunts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bunt) udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc142 1. A floating object that is anchored. Buoys are used to warn ships of dangerous rocks or to show the safe way through a channel. 2. A device used by a person to keep afloat in water; life preserver. bu oy (b or boi) noun, plural buoys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation or boi) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bc143 Another spelling for burr. Look up burr for more information. bur (b r) noun, plural burs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation unci` burden udSndDir b\b17 udPronouce Bm262 1. Something that is carried; load. The mule carried its burden of logs easily. 2. Something very hard to bear. Having an unusual name can be a burden to a child. Noun. To put too heavy a load on. Snow burdened the branches of the small tree. Verb. bur den (b n) noun, plural burdens; verb, burdened, burdening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir burden pronunciation bugler udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm249 A person who plays a bugle. bu gler (b r) noun, plural buglers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bugler pronunciation build udSndEffect build.wav udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf228 1. To make by putting parts or materials together. I built a bookcase with boards and nails. The state will soon build a new highway near our farm. Beavers build dams. 2. To form little by little; develop. That store owner is trying to build a successful business. You can build up your muscles by exercising. Verb. The way in which someone is put together. That football player has a strong build. Noun. build (bild) verb, built, building; noun, plural builds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir build pronunciation (bild) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE building udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf229 1. Something built, especially a permanent structure for people to live or do things in. Houses, hotels, schools, stores, and garages are buildings. 2. The act of making houses, stores, bridges, and similar things. build ing (bil ding) noun, plural buildings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir building pronunciation ding) built Past tense and past participle of build. The children built a tree hut. The White House was built in the 1790s. Look up build for more information. built (bilt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir built pronunciation (bilt); udPronouce Bm250 udSndDir b\b16 built-in Built as a permanent part of something. Our den has built-in shelves and cabinets. built-in (bilt ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir built-in pronunciation (bilt udPronouce Bf230 udSndDir b\b16 udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bc135 1. A round, underground part of some plants from which the plants grow. These plants live in the form of a bulb until the growing season comes and they put forth leaves and flowers. Onions, lilies, and tulips grow from bulbs. 2. Any object with a rounded part. Put a new electric light bulb in the lamp. Mercury is contained in a bulb at the bottom of a thermometer. bulb (bulb) noun, plural bulbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bulbG pronunciation (bulb) Bulgaria A country in southeastern Europe. Bul a (bul g or b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Bulgaria pronunciation (bul g or b udPronouce Bf231 udSndDir b\b16 bulge udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm251 A rounded part that swells out. The big rag made a bulge in the mechanic s back pocket. Noun. To swell out. The bag bulged with groceries. Verb. bulge (bulj) noun, plural bulges; verb, bulged, bulging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bulge pronunciation (bulj)N udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bc136 1. Large size. The bulk of the elephant made it hard for it to move around in its cage. 2. The largest or main part. The farming family grew corn on the bulk of their land. bulk (bulk) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bulkw pronunciation (bulk) udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bc137 1. The fully grown male of cattle. 2. The fully grown male of some other animals, such as the elephant, moose, or seal. bull (b l) noun, plural bulls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bullA pronunciation :PHYSSIZE bulldog udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf232 A small, muscular dog. A bulldog has a large head, square jaws, short legs, and a smooth coat. The bulldog is known for the strong, stubborn grip of its jaws. bull dog (b ) noun, plural bulldogs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bulldog pronunciation bulldozer udSndEffect bulldozr.wav udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm252 A tractor with a powerful motor and a heavy metal blade in front. Bulldozers are used for clearing land by moving earth and rocks. bull er (b r) noun, plural bulldozers.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bulldozer pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE bullet udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm253 A small piece of rounded or pointed metal. A bullet is made to be shot from a small firearm, such as a gun or rifle. bul let (b it) noun, plural bullets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bullet_ pronunciation bulletin udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf233 1. A short announcement of the latest news. We heard a bulletin on the radio about the coming hurricane. 2. A small newspaper or magazine published regularly. Our club bulletin lists the dates of meetings. bul tin (b i tin) noun, plural bulletins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bulletin pronunciation i tin) bullfight udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm254 A public show in which performers face and try to kill bulls in an arena. The performers do this in ways that display their skill and courage. Bullfights are popular in Spain, Mexico, and South America. bull fight (b ) noun, plural bullfights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bullfight pronunciation bullfrog udSndEffect bullfrog.wav udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf234 A large green or reddish brown frog. The male bullfrog has a loud, bellowing croak. The bullfrog is the largest frog in the United States. bull frog (b or b ) noun, plural bullfrogs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bullfrog pronunciation or b buckle udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm243 1. A fastener used to hold together the two ends of a belt or strap. My belt has a silver buckle. 2. A bend or bulge in a flat surface. The heat caused a buckle in the surface of the road. Noun. 1. To fasten with a buckle. The pilot told us to buckle our seat belts. 2. To bend or bulge. The shelf began to buckle because I put too many books on it. Verb. to buckle down. To devote oneself with energy and determination. I buckled down and finished all my tasks. buck le (buk l) noun, plural buckles; verb, buckled, buckling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buckle idiom to buckle down. To devote oneself with energy and determination. I buckled down and finished all my tasks.= pronunciation buckskin udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf221 A yellowish tan leather made from the skins of deer or sheep. Buckskin is strong and soft. buck skin (buk ) noun, plural buckskins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buckskin pronunciation bucktooth udEmotion maglass udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf222 An upper front tooth that sticks out. Braces are sometimes used to straighten buckteeth. buck tooth (buk ) noun, plural buckteeth (buk SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bucktooth pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass buckwheat udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf223 A plant whose seeds are used as feed for animals or are ground into flour. buck wheat (buk or buk ) noun, plural buckwheats.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buckwheat pronunciation or buk udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bc132 A small swelling on the stem or branch of a plant. A bud will later grow into a flower, leaf, or branch. Noun. To form buds. The trees are beginning to bud. Verb. bud (bud) noun, plural buds; verb, budded, budding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bud) Buddha An Indian religious leader who was born about 563 B.C. and died about 483 B.C. Bud dha (b or b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Buddha pronunciation or b udPronouce Bf224 udSndDir b\b16 Buddhism A religion based on the teachings of Buddha. Bud dhism (b m or b m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Buddhism pronunciation m or b buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf225 udSndDir b\b16 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass buddy udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm244 A close friend; pal. My buddy and I enjoy camping together. bud dy (bud ) noun, plural buddies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buddy pronunciation budge To move just a little. The refrigerator wouldn t budge when I pushed it. We couldn t budge the heavy box. budge (buj) verb, budged, budging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir budge pronunciation (buj) udPronouce Bm245 udSndDir b\b16 budget enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm246 A plan for using money. A budget shows how much money a person will have and the ways it will be spent. Mother and Father made a budget for household expenses for the month. The cost of building highways is a part of the budget of a state. Noun. To make a plan for the spending of money. If you budget your allowance carefully, you ll have enough left over for a treat at the end of the week. Verb. budg et (buj it) noun, plural budgets; verb, budgeted, budgeting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir budget pronunciation word history Word History Budget comes from a word meaning the leather bag leather pouch in which people put their money for safekeeping. Their coins represented all of the money they owned or could spend. Today budget still shows how much money is available for spending. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bc133 1. A soft, strong yellowish brown leather. Buff was formerly made from the skin of buffalo and is now made from the skin of oxen. 2. A yellowish brown color. 3. A wheel or stick with a soft covering, used for polishing things. Noun. Having the color of buff; yellowish brown. Adjective. To polish; shine. The soldier buffed the shoes to make them shiny. Verb. buff (buf) noun, plural buffs; adjective; verb, buffed, buffing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (buf) buffalo udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf226 1. A large North American animal that has a big shaggy head with short horns and a hump on its back; bison. 2. Any of various oxen of Europe, Asia, and Africa. buf lo (buf ) noun, plural buffaloes or buffalos or buffalo. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buffalo pronunciation :PHYSSIZE buffet udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm247 1. A piece of furniture. A buffet has a flat top to serve food from and drawers or shelves for storing dishes, silver, and table linen. 2. A meal laid out on a buffet or a table so that guests may serve themselves. buf fet (b or b ) noun, plural buffets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buffet pronunciation or b udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bc134 1. Any of a group of insects with front wings that fold across the back. Bugs have mouth parts that are like a beak and are for sucking. 2. Any insect or crawling animal. Ants, spiders, and cockroaches are bugs. 3. A germ that causes a disease. A lot of pupils missed school because of the flu bug. 4. A fault in the working of a machine or a plan. There is some bug in the car engine that makes it stall. 5. A hidden microphone used to overhear conversations. Noun. To hide a small microphone in. The spy bugged the room in order to overhear the secret conversation. Verb. bug (bug) noun, plural bugs; verb, bugged, bugging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bug) buggy udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bm248 A light carriage with four wheels. A buggy is pulled by one horse. bug gy (bug ) noun, plural buggies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir buggy pronunciation bugle udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf227 A brass musical instrument shaped like a trumpet. Bugles are used in the army and navy to sound signals. bu gle (b l) noun, plural bugles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bugle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bc130 1. The part of the face above the eyes; forehead. The puppy wrinkled its brow when it heard the cat meow. 2. The curved line of hair above the eye; eyebrow. 3. The edge of a steep place. From the brow of the hill we could see for miles around. brow (brou) noun, plural brows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (brou)r ` brown udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm233 A dark color like that of chocolate or cocoa. Noun. Having the color brown. Adjective. To make or become brown. The cook browned the onions in a frying pan. Verb. brown (broun) noun, plural browns; adjective, browner, brownest; verb, browned, browning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brown pronunciation (broun) brownie udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm234 1. An elf or goblin. Brownies are supposed to do good things for people. 2. A small, flat chocolate cake with nuts in it. 3. Brownie. A girl who belongs to the junior division of the Girl Scouts. brown ie (brou ) noun, plural brownies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brownie pronunciation (brou brownout udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf218 A lessening of the electric power supplied to an area. Our lights dimmed during the brownout. brown out (broun ) noun, plural brownouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brownout3 pronunciation (broun browse 1. To look through something in a casual way. I browsed through the library books before choosing one. My cousin likes to browse in antique shops. 2. To feed or nibble on the leaves or twigs of a tree or shrub. The giraffe browsed on the tree. browse (brouz) verb, browsed, browsing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce Bm235 browse pronunciation (brouz) word history Word History Browse comes from a French word meaning to feed on young shoots or sprouts. Browse was first used to describe the way some animals feed on the leaves of bushes and other plants. Later browse was used to describe the way people look around in a library or bookstore. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b15 enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing bruise udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm236 1. An injury that does not break the skin but makes a bluish or blackish mark on it. A bruise is caused by a fall, blow, or bump. 2. A mark on a fruit, vegetable, or plant caused by a blow or bump. Noun. To cause a bruise on the skin of. I bruised my arm when I fell off my bicycle. Verb. bruise (br z) noun, plural bruises; verb, bruised, bruising. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bruisem pronunciation brunette udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm237 1. Dark brown. The dancer had long, brunette hair. 2. Having dark brown hair and dark-colored eyes. Your parents are both brunette. Adjective. A person with dark-brown hair and dark-colored eyes. My relatives are all brunettes. Noun. bru nette (br ) adjective; noun, plural brunettes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brunette/ pronunciation brush udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm238 1. A tool that is used for scrubbing, smoothing, sweeping, or painting. A brush is made of bristles or hairs attached to a stiff back or to a handle. I used a clothes brush to get the cat hairs off my coat. 2. The act of using a brush. Give your hair a good brush. 3. A light touch in passing. I felt a brush on my arm as the bee flew by. Noun. 1. To scrub, smooth, sweep, or paint with a brush. Brush your teeth every day. 2. To remove with a brush or with quick movements of the hand. I brushed the crumbs from my lap. 3. To touch lightly in passing. Leaves and branches brushed our faces as we walked through the woods. Verb. to brush up. To go over something again so as to refresh one s memory. We started the class by brushing up on our fractions. brush (brush) noun, plural brushes; verb, brushed, brushing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brush idiom to brush up. To go over something again so as to refresh one s memory. We started the class by brushing up on our fractions. pronunciation (brush) HYSS`x brush 1. Shrubs, small trees, and bushes growing together. The frightened rabbit disappeared into the brush. 2. Twigs or branches cut or broken off from trees. We cleared the brush from the yard. brush (brush) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brush pronunciation (brush) udPronouce Bf219 udSndDir b\b15 Brussels sprouts A leafy plant with a thick stem that has small buds that look like cabbages growing from it. The buds are eaten as a vegetable. These buds are also called Brussels sprouts. Brus sels sprouts (brus lz). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Brussels sprouts pronunciation (brus :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bm239 udSndDir b\b15 udEmotion disguste disguste disguste brutal Causing or allowing pain without caring; cruel. It s brutal to make children work in coal mines. bru tal (br l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brutal pronunciation udPronouce Bm240 udSndDir b\b15 max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor brute udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm241 1. An animal. A brute cannot reason or feel the way a human being does. 2. A cruel person. I saw that brute kicking an old dog. brute (br t) noun, plural brutes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brute pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor An abbreviation for bushel. bubble udSndEffect bubble.wav udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm242 A small round body of air or other gas, usually in or on the surface of a liquid. There are bubbles in soda water. The children blew soap bubbles with a pipe. Noun. To form bubbles. Water bubbles when it is boiling. Verb. bub ble (bub l) noun, plural bubbles; verb, bubbled, bubbling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bubbleM pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow P :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bc131 A male deer, antelope, rabbit, or goat. Noun. 1. To jump into the air with the back arched and the head down. The horse bucked and threw off the rider. 2. To work or push against. We had to buck heavy traffic on the highway. Verb. buck (buk) noun, plural bucks; verb, bucked, bucking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (buk) bucket udSndDir b\b16 udPronouce Bf220 A sturdy container with a round, open top and a flat bottom; pail. Buckets are used for carrying water, sand, or other things. buck et (buk it) noun, plural buckets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bucket; pronunciation broke udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf208 Past tense of break. The cat knocked over the lamp and broke it. Look up break for more information. Verb. Having no money. I could not buy a new ball because I was broke. Adjective. broke (br k) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broke pronunciation k). Me` broken Past participle of break. You must have broken your watch when you dropped it. Look up break for more information. Verb. 1. In pieces. You can throw away that broken dish. 2. Not kept. You ought to say you re sorry for your broken promise. 3. Not working; damaged. Our old television set is broken. 4. Not spoken perfectly. The European tourists spoke broken English. Adjective. bro ken (br n) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broken pronunciation udPronouce Bf209 udSndDir b\b15 bronchial tubes The branches of the windpipe. Air flows to and from the lungs through the bronchial tubes. bron al tubes (brong SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bronchial tubes pronunciation (brong udPronouce Bm227 udSndDir b\b15 bronchitis A sickness from an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. When you have bronchitis you have a bad cough. bron tis (brong k tis) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bronchitis pronunciation (brong k tis) udPronouce Bm228 udSndDir b\b15 max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor bronco udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm229 A small, partly wild horse of the western United States. Broncos are descendants of the horses first brought to the New World by the Spanish. bron co (brong ) noun, plural broncos.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broncoS pronunciation (brong brontosaur udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf210 A huge dinosaur with a long neck and tail and a small head. It ate plants. This dinosaur is also called brontosaurus. bron saur (bron ) noun, plural brontosaurs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brontosaura pronunciation (bron bronze udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm230 1. A reddish brown metal made by melting together copper and tin. Bronze is made into dishes, jewelry, and statues. 2. A reddish brown color. Noun. Reddish brown. Adjective. To make reddish brown. The sun had bronzed the lifeguard s back. Verb. bronze (bronz) noun, plural bronzes; adjective; verb, bronzed, bronzing./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bronzea pronunciation (bronz) brooch udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf211 A pin worn as an ornament. A brooch is fastened with a clasp. brooch (br ch or br ch) noun, plural brooches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brooch pronunciation ch or br brood udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm231 The young birds that are hatched from eggs at the same time. Noun. 1. To sit on eggs in order to hatch them. Hens, robins, and other birds brood until the baby birds hatch from their eggs. 2. To think or worry about for a long time. After I lost my new jacket, I brooded over it. Verb. brood (br d) noun, plural broods; verb, brooded, brooding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brood pronunciation brook udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf212 A small stream. brook (br k) noun, plural brooks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brook pronunciation broom udSndEffect broom.wav udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bm232 1. A brush with a long handle, used for sweeping. 2. A bush that has long, thin branches, small leaves, and usually yellow flowers. broom (br m or br m) noun, plural brooms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broom pronunciation m or br SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE broth udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf213 A thin soup. Broth is made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water. broth (br th) noun, plural broths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broth pronunciation brother udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf214 A boy or man having the same parents as another person. broth er (bru r) noun, plural brothers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brother pronunciation brotherhood udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf215 1. The close feeling between brothers or among a group of males. 2. A group of people united by interest or aims. Labor unions are sometimes called brotherhoods. broth hood (bru ) noun, plural brotherhoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brotherhood pronunciation brother-in-law udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf216 1. The brother of one s husband or wife. 2. The husband of one s sister. broth er-in-law (bru r in l ) noun, plural brothers-in-law. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brother-in-lawO pronunciation r in l brought Past tense and past participle of bring. My friend brought me a birthday present. Have you brought your glasses? Look up bring for more information. brought (br t) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brought pronunciation udPronouce Bf217 udSndDir b\b15 bring udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm220 1. To cause something or someone to come with you. Remember to bring your books home. Come to the party, and bring your friend. 2. To cause something to come or happen. The heavy rains will bring floods. 3. To cause to reach a certain condition. The neighbors brought the fire under control. Bring the water to a boil. 4. To be sold for. The silver necklace brought a high price. to bring on. To lead to; cause. That chilly wind brought on my stiff neck. to bring out. 1. To make clear; show. That shirt brings out the color of your eyes. 2. To offer to the public; present. The producer is bringing out a new movie. to bring up. 1. To take care of during childhood; raise. After their parents died, their grandparents brought them up. 2. To offer as a subject for discussion or consideration; mention. I brought up what happened at the game. bring (bring) verb, brought, bringing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bring idiom to bring on. To lead to; cause. That chilly wind brought on my stiff neck. to bring out.1. To make clear; show. That shirt brings out the color of your eyes. 2. To offer to the public; present. The producer is bringing out a new movie. to bring up.1. To take care of during childhood; raise. After their parents died, their grandparents brought them up. 2. To offer as a subject for discussion or consideration; mention. I brought up what happened at the game. pronunciation (bring) brink udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm221 1. The edge at the top of a steep place. The old chief stood on the brink of the cliff to look down at the valley below. 2. The point just before something happens. The baby is on the brink of tears. The two countries were on the brink of war. brink (bringk) noun, plural brinks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brink pronunciation (bringk)` brisk 1. Quick and lively. The hike leader walked at a brisk pace. 2. Refreshing; keen; bracing. We went out into the brisk winter air. brisk (brisk) adjective, brisker, briskest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brisk pronunciation (brisk) udPronouce Bm222 udSndDir b\b14 bristle udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf200 A short, stiff hair. Hogs have bristles. My toothbrush is made of bristles. Noun. 1. To have the hairs on the neck or body rise. The dog bristled when it saw the fox. 2. To stand up stiffly. The porcupine s quills bristled. Verb. bris tle (bris l) noun, plural bristles; verb, bristled, bristling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bristle pronunciation (bris ng (` Brit. An abbreviation for Britain or British. Brit. Britain The countries of England, Scotland, and Wales; Great Britain. Brit ain (brit n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Britain pronunciation (brit udPronouce Bm223 udSndDir b\b15 British Of Great Britain or the people of Great Britain. Drinking tea in the late afternoon is a British custom. Adjective. the British. The people of Great Britain. Noun. Brit ish (brit ish) adjective; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir British pronunciation (brit udPronouce Bm224 udSndDir b\b15 British Columbia A province in southwestern Canada. Its capital is Victoria. Co SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir British Columbia pronunciation udPronouce Bf201 udSndDir b\b15 brittle Very easily broken. The brittle icicles snapped in two when I touched them. brit tle (brit l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brittle pronunciation (brit udPronouce Bm225 udSndDir b\b15 broad 1. Large from one side to the other side; wide. There is a broad driveway in front of the school. 2. Wide in range; not limited. That collector has a broad knowledge of foreign stamps and coins. 3. Clear and open. The thief robbed the bank in broad daylight. broad (br d) adjective, broader, broadest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broad pronunciation udPronouce Bf202 udSndDir b\b15 broadcast udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf203 1. To send out music, news, or other kinds of programs by radio or television. That radio station broadcasts twenty-four hours a day. The networks broadcast the president s speech. 2. To make widely known. You shouldn t broadcast that secret to the whole school. Verb. Something that is broadcast; a radio or television program. My parents listen to the news broadcast every evening. Noun. broad cast (br ) verb, broadcast or broadcasted, broadcasting; noun, plural broadcasts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broadcast pronunciation broaden To make or become broad or broader. The workers broadened the road. The path broadens just ahead. broad en (br n) verb, broadened, broadening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broaden pronunciation udPronouce Bf204 udSndDir b\b15 brocade udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf205 A heavy cloth with patterns woven into it. The queen wore a robe of gold brocade. bro cade (br ) noun, plural brocades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brocade pronunciation broccoli udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf206 A plant whose thick green stems and flower buds are eaten as a vegetable. broc li (brok ) noun, plural broccoli. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broccoli pronunciation (brok :PHYSSIZE broil 1. To cook over an open fire or under the flame in the broiler of a stove. We are going to broil the steak on our grill. 2. To be or make very hot. We broiled in the hot sun on the beach. The hot sun broiled us. broil (broil) verb, broiled, broiling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broil pronunciation (broil) udPronouce Bm226 udSndDir b\b15 broiler udSndDir b\b15 udPronouce Bf207 A pan, grill, or part of a stove that is used to broil food. broil er (broi r) noun, plural broilers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir broiler pronunciation (broi udSndEffect brew.wav udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bc127 1. To make beer or ale. Beer and ale are brewed by soaking, boiling, and fermenting malt and hops. 2. To make by soaking in hot or boiling water. We brewed fresh coffee for the visitors. I ll brew a pot of peppermint tea. 3. To bring about; cause. Those two children always seem to be brewing mischief. 4. To form; gather. A storm is brewing. Verb. A drink made by brewing. Noun. brew (br ) verb, brewed, brewing; noun, plural brews. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE briar udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf198 A thorny shrub. This word is usually spelled brier. Look up brier for more information. bri ar (br r) noun, plural, briars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir briar pronunciation bribe udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm209 Money or gifts given to try to make a person do something wrong or something the person does not want to do. The crooks offered the police officer a bribe to let them go. Noun. To give a bribe to. I tried to bribe the child to stop crying by offering a toy. Verb. bribe (br b) noun, plural bribes; verb, bribed, bribing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bribe pronunciation b)aren` brick udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm210 A block of clay baked in a kiln or in the sun. Bricks are used in building. The walls of my house are made of bricks. brick (brik) noun, plural bricks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brick pronunciation (brik) :PHYSSIZE The chimney is made of bricks. bride udEmotion flirtati udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm211 A woman who has just married or is about to be married. bride (br d) noun, plural brides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bride pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati bridegroom udEmotion flirtati udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm212 A man who has just married or is about to be married. bride groom (br or br ) noun, plural bridegrooms.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bridegroomw pronunciation or br max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati bridge udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm213 1. A structure built across a river, road, or railroad track so that people can get from one side to the other. 2. The top, bony part of a person s nose. 3. A raised structure on the deck of a ship. The captain or another officer guides or runs the ship from the bridge. Noun. To build a bridge across. The pioneers bridged the river with logs. Verb. bridge (brij) noun, plural bridges; verb, bridged, bridging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bridge pronunciation (brij) :PHYSSIZE aves` bridle udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm214 The part of a horse s harness that fits over the animal s head. The bridle is used to guide or control the horse. Noun. 1. To put a bridle on. The groom saddled and bridled a horse for me to ride. 2. To hold back; control. You should learn to bridle your bad temper. Verb. bri dle (br l) noun, plural bridles; verb, bridled, bridling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bridlek pronunciation :PHYSSIZE brief 1. Short in time. My cousins are in town for a brief visit. 2. Using few words. The business letter was very brief. Adjective. To give important details or facts to. The commander briefed the pilots just before their mission. Verb. brief (br f) adjective, briefer, briefest; verb, briefed, briefing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brief pronunciation udPronouce Bm215 udSndDir b\b14 brier A bushy plant with thorns. The raspberry plant and the blackberry plant are sometimes called briers. The thorns on these plants are also called briers. This word is also spelled briar. bri er (br r) noun, plural briers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brier pronunciation udPronouce Bm216 udSndDir b\b14 udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bc128 1. A sailing ship with square sails on two masts. 2. A prison on a ship. brig (brig) noun, plural brigs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (brig) :PHYSSIZE brigade udEmotion maglass udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm217 1. A large part of an army, made up of two or more battalions. 2. A group of people organized for a special purpose. My cousin belongs to a volunteer fire brigade. bri gade (bri g ) noun, plural brigades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brigade pronunciation (bri g max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass bright udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf199 1. Giving much light; filled with light. The bright light of the sun hurt the swimmer s eyes. The waxed floor has a bright shine. 2. Clear; strong. Let s paint the chair a bright red. 3. Smart; clever. Bright children often make up their own games. Poking that hornet s nest with a stick wasn t a very bright thing to do. bright (br t) adjective, brighter, brightest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brightm pronunciation brilliant 1. Very bright; sparkling. The diamond shone with a brilliant light. 2. Very fine; splendid. The fielder made a brilliant catch. 3. Very intelligent. The brilliant scientist won many awards. bril liant (bril nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brilliant pronunciation (bril buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bm218 udSndDir b\b14 udEmotion mylist mylist mylist udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bc129 An edge or rim. My glass is filled to the brim. That beach hat has a wide brim. Noun. To be full to the brim. The bathtub was brimming with water. Verb. brim (brim) noun, plural brims; verb, brimmed, brimming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (brim) brine Water that is full of salt. Brine is used for pickling foods. brine (br n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brine pronunciation udPronouce Bm219 udSndDir b\b14 bread udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf189 1. A food made by mixing flour or meal with water or milk, and then baking it in an oven. 2. The food and other things needed for a person to live. We earn our daily bread by working. Another word that sounds like this is bred. bread (bred) noun, plural breads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bread pronunciation (bred)` breadth The wideness of something measured from one side to the other side; width. breadth (bredth) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breadth pronunciation (bredth) udPronouce Bm203 udSndDir b\b14 break udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf190 ` [ 1. To come apart or make something come apart by force; separate into pieces. The child dropped the glass and broke it. The mirror fell and broke. 2. To crack a bone. Our best player broke a wrist during volleyball practice. 3. To open the surface of. The scrape barely broke my skin. It s time to break ground for planting. 4. To make or become useless because of damage; ruin. If you play roughly with that calculator, you might break it. 5. To stop; end. It s hard to break a habit like biting your nails. 6. To fail to obey or fulfill. Don t break the law. I never break a promise. 7. To go beyond; surpass. This heat could break a record. 8. To fill with sorrow. The disappointment broke my heart. 9. To tell; reveal. I ll try to break the bad news gently. Verb. 1. A broken place; something broken. We slipped through a break in the fence. The break in my leg took a long time to heal. 2. A sudden rush; dash. The children made a break for the door. 3. A sudden change. Let s hope for a break in this rainy weather. 4. A short rest period. I painted for an hour and then took a break. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is brake. to break down. 1. To stop or stop working. Our car broke down on the road. 2. To become ill physically or mentally. My cousin broke down from the strain of overwork. 3. To lose one s self-control; act in an emotional way. I broke down and cried when my best friend moved away. 4. To separate into smaller or simpler parts. The chemist broke down the substance into its elements. to break in. 1. To make ready for use or wear. I m breaking in a new pair of sneakers. 2. To enter by force. A thief broke in through the back door. 3. To interrupt. The student broke in with a question while the teacher was talking. to break off. To stop suddenly. The speaker broke off to take a drink of water. to break out. 1. To start suddenly. A fire broke out in the basement. 2. To become covered with a rash or pimples. The poison ivy made my skin break out. 3. To escape. Three prisoners broke out last night. to break up. 1. To separate, scatter, or disperse. The ice on the pond is breaking up. 2. To come or bring to an end. The meeting broke up very late. The teacher broke up the fight. break (br k) verb, broke, broken, breaking; noun, plural breaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir break idiom to break down.1. To stop or stop working. Our car broke down on the road. 2. To become ill physically or mentally. My cousin broke down from the strain of overwork. 3. To lose one s self-control; act in an emotional way. I broke down and cried when my best friend moved away. 4. To separate into smaller or simpler parts. The chemist broke down the substance into its elements. to break in.1. To make ready for use or wear. I m breaking in a new pair of sneakers. 2. To enter by force. A thief broke in through the back door. 3. To interrupt. The student broke in with a question while the teacher was talking. to break off. To stop suddenly. The speaker broke off to take a drink of water. to break out.1. To start suddenly. A fire broke out in the basement. 2. To become covered with a rash or pimples. The poison ivy made my skin break out. 3. To escape. Three prisoners broke out last night. to break up.1. To separate, scatter, or disperse. The ice on the pond is breaking up. 2. To come or bring to an end. The meeting broke up very late. The teacher broke up the fight. pronunciation breakdown udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm204 1. A failing to work. Because of the breakdown of the car, we had to walk. 2. A sudden loss of good health; collapse. When people work too hard, they sometimes suffer a breakdown. break down (br ) noun, plural breakdowns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breakdown pronunciation breaker udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm205 A large wave that foams as it breaks on rocks or the shore. break er (br r) noun, plural breakers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breaker pronunciation :PHYSSIZE breakfast enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf191 The first meal of the day. The children had breakfast before going to school. Noun. To eat breakfast. Verb. break fast (brek st) noun, plural breakfasts; verb, breakfasted, breakfasting./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breakfast pronunciation (brek word history Word History The word fast means a time of eating little or no food. The morning meal breakfast was given its name because it is the meal that breaks the that lasts from after supper until waking up the next morning.. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE breast udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf192 1. The front part of the body, between the stomach and the neck; chest. I pressed the baby to my breast. 2. Either of the two milk glands of women. breast (brest) noun, plural breasts.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breaste pronunciation (brest) my s` breastbone udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf193 The flat narrow bone in the center of the breast. The ribs are joined to the breastbone. breast bone (brest ) noun, plural breastbones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breastbone3 pronunciation (brest breath udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf194 1. Air drawn into and forced out of the lungs when you breathe. I can smell onions on your breath. 2. The act of breathing; respiration. The doctor asked me to take deep breaths during the examination. 3. The ability to breathe easily. It took only a few minutes for me to get my breath back after the race. 4. A slight flow of air. There was not a breath of fresh air in the room. to catch one s breath. To rest or relax long enough to regain one s normal rhythm of breathing. I had to sit down to catch my breath after the long climb. breath (breth) noun, plural breaths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breath idiom to catch one s breath. To rest or relax long enough to regain one s normal rhythm of breathing. I had to sit down to catch my breath after the long climb.s pronunciation (breth) asts`d breathe 1. To draw air into the lungs and then release it. The dog was breathing evenly as it slept. 2. To whisper. Promise not to breathe a word of the secret. breathe (br ) verb, breathed, breathing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breathe pronunciation udPronouce Bf195 udSndDir b\b14 breathless udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf196 1. Out of breath. The messenger was breathless after running all the way. 2. Holding the breath because of excitement or fear. The children were breathless as they watched the acrobats at the circus. breath less (breth lis) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breathless pronunciation (breth udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bc126 Past tense and past participle of breed. My friend bred puppies to sell. Look up breed for more information. Another word that sounds like this is bread. bred (bred) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bredk pronunciation (bred) breeches udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm206 Pants that reach to or just below the knees. Men and boys wore breeches in the past. breech es (brich iz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breeches pronunciation (brich :PHYSSIZE breed udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf197 1. To raise plants or animals. They breed orchids in their greenhouse. Some farmers breed chickens to sell at the market. 2. To bring forth young. 3. To give rise to; produce. War and famine breed human misery. Verb. A particular kind of plant or animal. Dachshunds and collies are breeds of dogs. Noun. breed (br d) verb, bred, breeding; noun, plural breeds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breed pronunciation breeding 1. The raising or growing of animals or plants. Plant breeding has produced wheat that yields a big harvest. 2. The way someone is brought up; training. Nice manners are a sign of good breeding. breed ing (br ding) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breeding pronunciation ding) udPronouce Bm207 udSndDir b\b14 breeze udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bm208 A mild, gentle wind. The breeze made the flag flutter. Noun. To move in an easy or quick way. The older students breezed into the room. You will all breeze through this simple homework. Verb. breeze (br z) noun, plural breezes; verb, breezed, breezing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breeze pronunciation brainstorm udEmotion mylist udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf179 A sudden, bright idea; inspiration. I tried for hours to find an answer to our problem, and then I had a brainstorm. brain storm (br ) noun, plural brainstorms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brainstorm pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist brake udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf180 A device used to stop or slow the movement of a vehicle. Many brakes work by pressing a pad against the moving wheel. Noun. To cause something to stop or slow down by using a brake. The rider braked the bicycle by pressing the pedals backward. The truck driver had to brake suddenly when a dog ran into the street. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is break. brake (br k) noun, plural brakes; verb, braked, braking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brake pronunciation brake udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf181 An area of ground covered with shrubs and bushes. Another word that sounds like this is break. brake (br k) noun, plural brakes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brake pronunciation brakeman udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf182 A person who helps the conductor of a railroad train. In the past, the brakeman s job was to operate the train s brakes. brake man (br n) noun, plural brakemen (br n). o SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brakeman pronunciation n)ion bramble udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf183 A bush with thorny stems. The blackberry plant is a kind of bramble. bram ble (bram l) noun, plural brambles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bramble pronunciation (bram udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc124 The outer covering of wheat or other grains. The bran is separated from the flour by sifting. Bran is used in breakfast cereals and other foods. bran (bran) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bran% pronunciation (bran) branch udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf184 1. A part of a tree or bush that grows out from the trunk. 2. Something that goes out of or into a main part, like the branch of a tree. The main railroad line has many branches. The Missouri and Ohio rivers are branches of the Mississippi River. 3. A division, office, or part of a large thing. I borrow books at my neighborhood branch of the city library. Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics. Noun. To divide into branches. Our cat got stuck in a place where the tree branched. Turn left at the place where the path branches. Verb. branch (branch) noun, plural branches; verb, branched, branching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir branch pronunciation (branch)ot brand udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm199 1. A kind or make of something. We like that brand of orange juice. I tried a new brand of soap. 2. A mark made on the skin of cattle or other animals. A brand is often made with a hot iron. It shows who owns an animal. 3. A mark of disgrace. In former times a brand was burned on the skin of criminals. Noun. 1. To mark with a brand. The cowhands will brand the cattle. 2. To call by a bad or shameful name. I didn t want to be branded as a coward. Verb. brand (brand) noun, plural brands; verb, branded, branding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brand pronunciation (brand) brand-new Completely new. The brand-new car didn t have any scratches or dirt on it. brand-new (brand or brand ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brand-new pronunciation (brand or brand udPronouce Bf185 udSndDir b\b13 brandy udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm200 An alcoholic drink that is made from fermented fruit juice or wine. bran dy (bran ) noun, plural brandies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brandy pronunciation (bran brass 1. A yellow metal that is a mixture of copper and zinc melted together. 2. brasses. Wind instruments made of brass or other metal, such as trumpets and trombones. brass (bras) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brass pronunciation (bras) :PHYSSIZE brass trays\ udPronouce Bf186 udSndDir b\b13 udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc125 A child who misbehaves or has bad manners. brat (brat) noun, plural brats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (brat) brave Having courage. A person who is brave can face danger or pain without being overcome by fear. The brave lifeguard jumped into the water to save the drowning child. Adjective. To face danger or pain without being overcome by fear. The firefighter braved the burning house to rescue the family. Verb. brave (br v) adjective, braver, bravest; verb, braved, braving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brave pronunciation udPronouce Bm201 udSndDir b\b14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud bravery The ability to face danger or pain without being overcome by fear; courage. brav y (br ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bravery pronunciation udPronouce Bf187 udSndDir b\b14 max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud udEmotion proud Brazil A country in eastern South America. Bra zil (br ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Brazil pronunciation udPronouce Bm202 udSndDir b\b14 breach udSndDir b\b14 udPronouce Bf188 A break made in something. Water poured through the breach in the dam. Noun. To make a break in; break through. The soldiers breached the enemy s lines. Verb. breach (br ch) noun, plural breaches; verb, breached, breaching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir breach pronunciation boxing The sport of fighting with the fists. box ing (bok sing) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boxing pronunciation sing) udPronouce Bf174 udSndDir b\b13 SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect boxing.wav Boxing Day A holiday observed the first weekday after Christmas in England, Canada, and some other countries. Boxing Day buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion maglass maglass maglass udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc121 A male child from birth to the time he is a young man. boy (boi) noun, plural boys. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (boi) boycott enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history notedown noteup definition sHistShowing ePage word history notedown noteup definition sHistShowing udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm194 To join with others in refusing to buy from or deal with a person, nation, or business. We boycotted the store to show support for the strike by its employees. Verb. A planned joining with others in refusing to buy from or deal with a person, nation, or business. The people in our neighborhood led a boycott against the toy company because its toys were not safe. Noun. boy cott (boi kot) verb, boycotted, boycotting; noun, plural boycotts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boycott pronunciation word history Word History About one hundred years ago a man named Captain Charles Boycott collected rent from farmers in Ireland. The owner of the land was English, and the farmers thought they should own the land themselves, instead of someone from another country. So they refused to pay their rent to Captain Boycott. None of the people would talk to him. Captain Boycott finally had to give up his job and go back to England. Since then, the word boycott has been used in talking about actions of this kind. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History noteup notedown word history word History notedown definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History noteup notedown word history word History notedown definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE NoteDown buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition word history word history word history NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition word history word history word history NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig definition word history word history word history NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition word history word history word history NoteUp NoteUp sMode sConfig NoteUp buttonUp buttonStillDown buttonUp default definition word history word history NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition word history word history NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonUp default definition word history word history NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig buttonStillDown default definition word history word history NoteUp NoteDown NoteDown sMode sConfig boyhood udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm195 The time of being a boy. He spent his boyhood on a farm. boy hood (boi ) noun, plural boyhoods. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boyhood pronunciation boyish Of a boy; like a boy. boy ish (boi ish) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boyish pronunciation udPronouce Bf175 udSndDir b\b13 boy scout A member of the Boy Scouts. boy scout Boy Scouts An organization for boys. The Boy Scouts teaches boys outdoor skills, physical fitness, and good citizenship. Boy Scouts brace enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf176 1. Something that holds parts together or holds a thing steady. The roof of the old shed needs a brace to hold it up. 2. braces. Metal wires used to help teeth to grow straight. 3. A tool that is like a handle. It is used to hold a drill or bit. 4. A pair. The pirate held a brace of pistols. We saw a brace of geese. Noun. 1. To hold steady; support. The gardener braced the tree with wires so that the wind wouldn t blow it over. 2. To prepare for a shock. Brace yourself for some bad news. 3. To give energy to. The cold winter air braced us. Verb. brace (br s) noun, plural braces; verb, braced, bracing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brace pronunciation & :PHYSSIZE braces bracelet udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm196 A band or chain worn around the wrist as an ornament. brace let (br lit) noun, plural bracelets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bracelet pronunciation bracket udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf177 1. A piece of wood, metal, or stone fastened to a wall to support something. The shelf was held up by brackets. 2. One of two marks, [ ], used to enclose words or numbers. 3. Group. These books are for children in the 8-to-11 age bracket. Noun. 1. To put words or numbers in brackets. 2. To group together. The teacher will bracket the students according to their reading speeds. Verb. brack et (brak it) noun, plural brackets; verb, bracketed, bracketing... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bracket pronunciation (brak udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc122 A thin nail with a small head. brad (brad) noun, plural brads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (brad) To speak with too much praise about what one does or owns; boast. Stop bragging about how smart you are. The children bragged to their friends about their new swimming pool. brag (brag) verb, bragged, bragging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (brag) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bc123 udSndDir b\b13 udEmotion proud proud proud braid udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm197 A strip made by weaving together three or more long pieces of hair, straw, or cloth. I wear my hair in braids. Our band uniform is decorated with gold braid. Noun. To weave together long pieces of hair, straw, or cloth. I braided a belt from strips of leather. Verb. braid (br d) noun, plural braids; verb, braided, braiding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir braid pronunciation d)Bm21` braille enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm198 A system of printing for blind people. The letters of the alphabet in braille are formed by raised dots. Blind people read braille by touching the dots with their fingers. braille (br l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir braille pronunciation word history Word History The word braille comes from the name of the blind Frenchman, Louis Braille, who invented this way to read and write. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE op o` brain udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf178 1. The large mass of nerve tissue that is inside the skull of persons and animals. The brain is the main part of the nervous system. The brain controls the actions of the body. It is also the center of thought, memory, learning, and the emotions. 2. brains. Intelligence. It takes brains to figure out this puzzle. Noun. To hit on the head. Verb. brain (br n) noun, plural brains; verb, brained, braining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir brain pronunciation :PHYSSIZE bountiful More than enough; abundant. The farmer had a bountiful harvest. boun ful (boun l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bountiful pronunciation (boun max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf171 udSndDir b\b12 udEmotion enthusia enthusia Enthusia bounty udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm189 1. A reward for killing a dangerous or destructive animal. 2. Generosity; goodness. Many poor people were helped by the rich family s bounty. boun ty (boun ) noun, plural bounties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bountyy pronunciation (boun bouquet A bunch of flowers. I brought a bouquet of tulips to my sick friend. bou quet (b or b ) noun, plural bouquets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bouquet pronunciation or b :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bm190 udSndDir b\b13 udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc113 1. A trial of skill; contest. The two boxers will fight in the second bout. 2. An attack or outburst; fit; spell. The sick child had a bout of coughing. bout (bout) noun, plural bouts.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bouts pronunciation (bout); :PHYSSIZE A fencing bout. enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc114 1. To bend forward. People bow to show respect, to greet someone, or to accept the applause of an audience. 2. To give in; submit. I bowed to my parents wishes. Verb. A bending forward of the head or body. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is bough. bow (bou) verb, bowed, bowing; noun, plural bows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bou) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc115 1. A weapon for shooting arrows. A bow is made of a strip of wood that is bent by a string fastened to each end. 2. A knot with two or more loops. I ll tie a green bow on the package. 3. A long piece of wood with horsehairs stretched from one end to the other. This bow is used to play the violin and other instruments that have strings. bow (b ) noun, plural bows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc116 The front end of a boat. Another word that sounds like this is bough. bow (bou) noun, plural bows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bou) bowels udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bf172 1. A long tube that forms the part of the digestive system below the stomach; intestines. 2. The deepest part of something. The coal mine was in the bowels of the earth. bow els (bou lz) plural noun.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bowelsu pronunciation udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc117 1. A rounded dish that holds things. Will you please pour some milk into a bowl for the cat? 2. Something shaped like a bowl. The round end of a spoon is called a bowl. A football stadium is sometimes called a bowl. Another word that sounds like this is boll. bowl (b l) noun, plural bowls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc118 A wooden ball used in a game. Noun. 1. To play the game of bowling. My classmates like to bowl on Saturday night. 2. To roll a ball in bowling. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is boll. bowl (b l) noun, plural bowls; verb, bowled, bowling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation bowlegged Having legs that curve outward at the knee when the ankles are together. bow ged (b id) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bowlegged pronunciation udPronouce Bf173 udSndDir b\b13 bowling A game that you play by rolling a heavy ball so as to knock down wooden pins. The balls are rolled on a wooden alley or a smooth lawn. bowl ing (b ling) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bowling pronunciation ling) udPronouce Bm191 udSndDir b\b13 udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc119 1. A stiff container, usually having four sides, a bottom, and a cover. A box is made of cardboard, wood, or other material. The clerk put the books in a large box. A ring is missing from the jewelry box. 2. A closed-in area or place. We sat in a box at the theater. Noun. To put in a box. I asked the farmer to box the vegetables that I bought. Verb. box (boks) noun, plural boxes; verb, boxed, boxing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (boks)M udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bc120 A blow made with the open hand or the fist. In the old movie, the mad scientist woke the sleeping assistant with a box on the ear. Noun. 1. To hit with the open hand or the fist. 2. To fight someone with the fists as a sport. The two fighters will box each other for the championship. Verb. box (boks) noun, plural boxes; verb, boxed, boxing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (boks) boxcar udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm192 A car of a railroad train used to carry freight. A boxcar is enclosed on all sides and is loaded through a sliding door on the side. box car (boks ) noun, plural boxcars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boxcarC pronunciation (boks boxer udSndDir b\b13 udPronouce Bm193 1. A person who fights with the fists as a sport. The boxer knocked out an opponent in the third round. 2. A dog that has a wide face and short hair. The boxer has a tan or reddish-brown coat, sometimes with white markings. Boxers are related to bulldogs. box er (bok r) noun, plural boxers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boxer pronunciation botany The study of plants. People who study botany learn about many kinds of plants and how they grow and where they grow. bot ny (bot ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir botany pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf163 udSndDir b\b12 udEmotion maglass maglass maglass One and also the other; the two. Both players are left-handed. Adjective. The one and also the other. You may need a pencil and paper, so bring both. Pronoun. Equally; as well. That bowl you made is both beautiful and useful. Conjunction. both (b th) adjective; pronoun; conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Bc112 udSndDir b\b12 bother udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm183 1. To give trouble to; annoy. Noise bothers me when I study. 2. To make concerned or worried. It bothers me that my parents aren t home yet. 3. To take the trouble. Don t bother to make lunch for me.Verb. A person or thing that troubles or annoys. I think making my bed is a bother. Noun. both er (bo r) verb, bothered, bothering; noun, plural bothers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bother pronunciation Botswana A country in south-central Africa. Bot na (bot sw ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Botswana pronunciation (bot sw buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf164 udSndDir b\b12 udEmotion mylist mylist mylist bottle udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf165 A container to hold liquids. A bottle has a narrow neck that can be closed with a cap or stopper. Bottles are usually made of glass or plastic. Noun. To put in bottles. That company bottles soft drinks. Verb. to bottle up. To hide or control; hold in. I tried to bottle up my anger at their rude behavior. bot tle (bot noun, plural bottles; verb, bottled, bottling...e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bottle idiom to bottle up. To hide or control; hold in. I tried to bottle up my anger at their rude behavior.K pronunciation :PHYSSIZE bottom udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf166 1. The lowest part. The ball rolled to the bottom of the hill. 2. The under or lower part. The bottom of the rowboat needs painting. 3. The ground under a body of water. The bottom of the pond is sandy. 4. The most important part; basis. The detective tried to get to the bottom of the mystery by asking questions. Noun. Lowest or last. I hid my money in the bottom drawer of my bureau. Adjective. bot tom (bot m) noun, plural bottoms; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bottom! pronunciation bough udsnddir b\b12 udpronouce A large branch of a tree. We fastened the swing to a bough of the tree. Other words that sound like this are bow and bow bough (bou) noun, plural boughs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bough pronunciation (bou) bought Past tense and past participle of buy. We bought groceries at the store. They have already bought tickets to the play. Look up buy for more information. bought (b t) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bought pronunciation udPronouce Bm184 udSndDir b\b12 boulder udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf167 A large, usually rounded rock. The boulder fell off the cliff and blocked the road below. boul der (b r) noun, plural boulders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boulder pronunciation F#``> boulevard udEmotion mylist udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm185 A wide city street. A boulevard often has trees growing along its sides. boul vard (b ) noun, plural boulevards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boulevard pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist bounce udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm186 1. To spring back or up after hitting something. The rubber ball bounced off the wall and back to me. 2. To cause to spring back or up. I bounced the basketball against the sidewalk. Verb. A spring; bound. With one bounce the ball disappeared over the fence. Noun. bounce (bouns) verb, bounced, bouncing; noun, plural bounces.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bounceY pronunciation (bouns) bound udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf168 1. Fastened; tied. The bank robbers left the guard bound and gagged. 2. Certain; sure. The team is bound to lose the game if the players don t practice. 3. Have an obligation; obliged. I am bound by my promise to keep the secret. Adjective. Past tense and past participle of bind. We bound the carton of books with rope. I bound up my hurt knee with a bandage. Look up bind for more information. Verb. bound (bound) adjective; verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bound pronunciation (bound) st. `0N bound udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf170 1. To leap; spring; jump. The rabbit bounded away into the woods. 2. To spring back after hitting something. The ball bounded off the wall. Verb. A long or high leap. With one bound the deer was across the stream. Noun. bound (bound) verb, bounded, bounding; noun, plural bounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bound pronunciation (bound) bound udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf169 A line that marks the farthest edge; boundary. We marked the bounds of the volleyball court with string. Noun. To form the boundary of. A road bounds the farmer s land on the north. Verb. out of bounds. 1. Beyond the limits of a playing field or court. The soccer ball rolled out of bounds. 2. Not allowed; prohibited. The swimming pool is out of bounds to students after six o clock. bound (bound) noun, plural bounds; verb, bounded, bounding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bound idiom out of bounds.1. Beyond the limits of a playing field or court. The soccer ball rolled out of bounds. 2. Not allowed; prohibited. The swimming pool is out of bounds to students after six o clock. pronunciation (bound) bound Going or intending to go; headed. The train is bound for New York. bound (bound) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bound pronunciation (bound) udPronouce Bm187 udSndDir b\b12 boundary udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm188 A line that marks the edge of a country, state, or other area; border. The Rio Grande forms the boundary between Mexico and the United States. bound ry (bound or boun ) noun, plural boundaries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boundary pronunciation (bound or boun booster shot An extra injection of a vaccine. A booster shot is given to continue the protection given by an earlier injection. boost er shot (b SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir booster shot pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bm178 udSndDir b\b12 udEmotion shocked shocked shocked udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bc106 A covering for the foot and lower part of the leg. Boots are usually made of leather or rubber. Put on your boots if you are going out to play in the snow. Noun. To kick. The player booted the football. Verb. boot (b t) noun, plural boots; verb, booted, booting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE bootee udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm179 A soft shoe for a baby. We bought a pair of bootees for our neighbor s baby that were knitted from wool. Another word that sounds like this is booty. boot ee (b ) noun, plural bootees. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bootee pronunciation booth udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm180 1. A stall where things are sold or shown. People crowded around the refreshment booth at the fair. 2. A small closed place. I made a telephone call from a telephone booth. There was a long line of people at the ticket booth for the movie theater. booth (b th) noun, plural booths (b ths). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir booth pronunciation booty udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf158 Things taken from people by force; plunder, loot. The booty that the pirates had gained by attacking ships included jewelry, coins, and silk. Another word that sounds like this is bootee. boot ) noun, plural booties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir booty pronunciation border udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf159 1. A line where one country or other area ends and another begins; boundary. That fence marks the border between our yard and theirs. 2. A strip along the edge of something. This skirt has a pretty red border. Noun. 1. To lie on the edge of. California borders Oregon. 2. To put an edging on. The handkerchief was bordered with lace. Verb. bor der (b r) noun, plural borders; verb, bordered, bordering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir border pronunciation udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bc107 1. To make by digging or drilling. The road builders bored a tunnel through the mountain. 2. To make a hole in. The carpenter bored the wood with a drill. Another word that sounds like this is boar. bore (b r) verb, bored, boring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udEmotion udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bc108 To make very tired or restless by being uninteresting and dull. You can bore people by telling them the same jokes over and over again. Verb. A person or thing that is uninteresting and dull. That television program is a bore. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is boar. bore (b r) verb, bored, boring; noun, plural bores.C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bc109 Past tense of bear. We both bore our defeat in the spelling contest very well and congratulated the winner. Look up bear for more information. Another word that sounds like this is boar. bore (b r) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation boredom The condition of being bored. Boredom with my job caused me to quit. bore dom (b m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boredom pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf160 udSndDir b\b12 udEmotion 1. Brought into life or being. The cat has newly born kittens. 2. By birth; natural. That runner is a born athlete who plays almost every sport very well. Adjective. A past participle of bear. I was born and raised on a farm. Look up bear for more information. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is borne. born (b rn) adjective; verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Bc110 udSndDir b\b12 borne A past participle of bear. My friend has borne the pain of a sprained ankle without crying. Look up bear for more information. Another word that sounds like this is born. borne (b rn) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir borne pronunciation udPronouce Bm181 udSndDir b\b12 borough udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm182 1. In some states of the United States, a town or village that governs itself. 2. One of the five divisions of New York City. Other words that sound like this are burro and burrow. bor ough (b ) noun, plural boroughs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir borough pronunciation borrow udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf161 1. To take something from another person with the understanding that it must be given back. I have no bicycle, but I can borrow my neighbor s. We borrow books from the library. 2. To take something and use it as one s own. The word chipmunk was borrowed from the American Indians. bor row (b or bor ) verb, borrowed, borrowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir borrowE pronunciation or bor )sticP bosom udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf162 The upper, front part of the chest. I hugged the kitten to my bosom. Noun. Close and dear. The visiting student and I soon became bosom buddies. Adjective. bos om (b m) noun, plural bosoms; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bosom pronunciation udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bc111 A person who watches over and plans the work of others. The boss hired three new people to help get the job done. Noun. To act like the boss of. The older campers tried to boss us around. Verb. boss (b s) noun, plural bosses; verb, bossed, bossing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation bongo drums A pair of small drums played with the hands while being held between the knees. bon go drums (bong SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bongo drums pronunciation (bong udPronouce Bf153 udSndDir b\b11 SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect bongodrm.wav bonnet udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bf154 1. A covering for the head. A bonnet is usually tied under the chin by ribbons or strings. 2. A covering for the head made of feathers. It is worn during ceremonies by North American Indians. bon net (bon it) noun, plural bonnets.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bonnet pronunciation bonus udEmotion comforta udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm173 Something extra given or paid in addition to what is due or expected. At the end of the year, the workers received a bonus in addition to their wages. bo nus (b s) noun, plural bonuses.] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bonus pronunciation proud proud buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable 1. Made of bone. The skeleton is a bony structure. 2. Full of bones. The fish we caught was so bony that it was hard to eat. 3. Very thin. A bony old dog came to our back door begging for food. bon ) adjective, bonier, boniest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Bc100 udSndDir b\b11 A sound made to frighten or to show dislike. My cousin leaped out of the closet and yelled Interjection. To show that one does not like something by shouting The crowd booed the baseball player who made an error. Verb. boo (b ) interjection; verb, booed, booing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce Bc101 udSndDir b\b11 udEmotion shocked shocked shocked udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bc102 1. Sheets of paper fastened together between two covers. The pages of a book usually have writing or printing on them. I just read a book about whales. I like the pictures in this book. 2. A section of a long printed work. There are sixty-three books in my Bible. Noun. To arrange for ahead of time. My parents booked rooms at the motel before we left on our trip. Verb. book (b k) noun, plural books; verb, booked, booking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation bookcase udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm174 A set of shelves for holding books. book case (b ) noun, plural bookcases. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bookcase pronunciation bookkeeper udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm175 A person who keeps the records of a business. The bookkeeper at the grocery store keeps a record of the store s sales. book er (b r) noun, plural bookkeepers.E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bookkeeper{ pronunciation booklet udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm176 A small, thin book. Booklets usually have paper covers. A booklet of recipes came with the mixer. book let (b lit) noun, plural booklets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir booklet pronunciation bookmark udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bm177 A piece of paper, a ribbon, or something similar that is placed in a book to show the page the reader wishes to return to. book mark (b ) noun, plural bookmarks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bookmarkM pronunciation bookmobile udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf155 A truck or other vehicle that travels around with a collection of books that can be borrowed. Our librarian drives a bookmobile to nearby small towns and rural areas where there are no libraries. book bile (b ) noun, plural bookmobiles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bookmobile pronunciation udSndEffect boom.wav udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bc103 1. A deep, hollow sound. We heard the boom of thunder and knew that a storm was coming. 2. A time of fast growth. There was a boom in the sale of overshoes at the store after the heavy snowstorm. Noun. 1. To make a deep, hollow sound. Our voices boomed in the empty house. 2. To grow suddenly and rapidly. The number of people at baseball games booms as summer comes closer. Verb. boom (b m) noun, plural booms; verb, boomed, booming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bc104 1. A long pole or beam used to stretch the bottom of a sail. 2. The long movable arm of a crane or derrick. The load being lifted hangs from the end of the boom. boom (b m) noun, plural booms.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation boomerang udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf156 A flat curved piece of wood. A boomerang can be thrown so that it returns to the thrower. A boomerang is used as a weapon by the native people of Australia. boom ang (b rang ) noun, plural boomerangs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boomerang pronunciation rang udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bc105 A help; benefit. The rain was a big boon to my vegetable garden after so much dry weather. boon (b n) noun, plural boons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation boost udSndDir b\b12 udPronouce Bf157 1. A push or shove up. Give me a boost to help me climb up the tree. 2. Something that gives support or encouragement. The teacher s praise of my drawing gave me a boost. Noun. 1. To push or shove up. I boosted my little brother over the fence. 2. To give support to; encourage. During the long hike, we found that singing boosted our spirits. 3. To make greater; increase. The factory boosted its production of cars. Verb. boost (b st) noun, plural boosts; verb, boosted, boosting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boost pronunciation boiler udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm168 1. A large tank in which water is heated and turned into steam. The steam made in a boiler is used to heat buildings and to run engines. 2. A pan or pot in which something is heated or boiled. We cooked the ears of corn in a large boiler. boil er (boi r) noun, plural boilers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boiler pronunciation boiling point The temperature at which a liquid begins to boil. The boiling point of water at sea level is 212 degrees on a Fahrenheit thermometer, or 100 degrees on a Centigrade thermometer. boiling point 1. Not afraid; brave. A person who is bold is willing to do dangerous things. The bold explorer pushed on into the jungle. The firefighter made a bold rescue of the child from the burning roof. 2. Not polite; rude; fresh. The bold child talked back to the teacher. 3. Very easy to see; standing out clearly. The jagged mountains make a bold outline against the sky. bold (b ld) adjective, bolder, boldest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir b\b11 Bolivia A country in west-central South America. Bo ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Bolivia pronunciation udPronouce Bf150 udSndDir b\b11 udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce The seed pod of a cotton or flax plant. Another word that sounds like this is bowl. boll (b l) noun, plural bolls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boll' pronunciation boll weevil A beetle that lays eggs in the seed pods of the cotton plant. Boll weevils cause a great deal of damage to cotton plants. boll wee vil (w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boll weevil pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf151 udSndDir b\b11 udEmotion disguste disguste disguste bolster udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm169 A long pillow or cushion. Noun. To give support or strength to. The beams bolstered the roof of the cabin. The sight of land bolstered the sailors low spirits. Verb. bol ster (b r) noun, plural bolsters; verb, bolstered, bolstering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bolster pronunciation r)onUPP enterPage leavePage enterPage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown leavePage definition definitiondown udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce 1. A rod used to hold things together. A bolt usually has a head at one end and screw threads for a nut at the other. 2. A sliding bar for fastening a door. I closed the door and slid the bolt shut. 3. The part of a lock that is moved by a key. 4. A sudden spring or start. The frightened deer made a bolt for the woods. 5. A flash of lightning. 6. A roll of cloth or paper. Noun. 1. To fasten with a bolt. Bolt the door for the night after you let the dog in. 2. To spring or move suddenly. The child bolted out the door. The horse bolted and its rider fell off. 3. To swallow quickly or without chewing; gulp down. My parents are always telling us not to bolt our breakfast. Verb. bolt (b lt) noun, plural bolts; verb, bolted, bolting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE bolts of cloth udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce A hollow case filled with something that can explode. It is used as a weapon. A bomb explodes when it strikes something or when it is set off by a fuse or a timing device. Noun. To throw or drop a bomb on. The planes bombed the bridge so the soldiers could not attack the city. Verb. bomb (bom) noun, plural bombs; verb, bombed, bombing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bomb5 pronunciation (bom) bombard 1. To attack with bombs or heavy fire from big guns. The attacking army used cannons to bombard the fort. 2. To aim many questions or criticisms at. The reporters bombarded the candidates with questions. bom bard (bom b ) verb, bombarded, bombarding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bombard pronunciation (bom b udPronouce Bm170 udSndDir b\b11 bomber udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm171 An airplane used to drop bombs. bomb er (bom r) noun, plural bombers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bomber pronunciation udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce 1. Something that fastens or holds together. The prisoner s bonds were made of rope. 2. A feeling or understanding that holds people together; tie. There is a bond of friendship between the two teenagers. 3. A certificate given by a government or a business for a loan of money. A bond is a promise to pay back the money borrowed on a certain date with interest. bond (bond) noun, plural bonds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bonda pronunciation (bond) bondage Slavery; lack of freedom. Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves from bondage in 1863. bond age (bon dij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bondage pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf152 udSndDir b\b11 udEmotion udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce One of the parts of the skeleton of an animal with a backbone. Bones are hard and firm. Our star football player broke an ankle bone during the game. Noun. To take out the bones of. We boned the fish before cooking it. Verb. bone (b n) noun, plural bones; verb, boned, boning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation bonfire udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm172 A large fire built outdoors. We sat around the bonfire at camp and sang songs. bon fire (bon ) noun, plural bonfires. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bonfire pronunciation udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce 1. A small vessel that is used for traveling on water. A boat is moved by using oars, paddles, sails, or a motor. Passengers in a boat usually sit in the open air. 2. A ship. An ocean liner is a boat. Noun. To go in a boat. We want to spend the vacation boating and fishing. Verb. boat (b t) noun, plural boats; verb, boated, boating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boatY pronunciation boathouse udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bf147 A building for sheltering or storing boats. They keep the sailboat in a boathouse during the winter. boat house (b ) noun, plural boathouses (b ziz).S SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boathouse pronunciation udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce To move up and down or back and forth with a jerky motion. The ball bobbed on the waves. The hen bobbed its head as it pecked its food. Verb. A jerky motion. The bus driver answered my question with a bob of the head. Noun. bob (bob) verb, bobbed, bobbing; noun, plural bobs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bob) udEmotion maglass udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce 1. A short haircut for a woman or child. 2. A float or cork of a fishing line. Noun. To cut hair short. Verb. bob (bob) noun, plural bobs; verb, bobbed, bobbing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bob) max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass bobbin udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm163 A spool around which yarn or thread is wound. A bobbin is used in weaving and in sewing on a sewing machine. bob bin (bob in) noun, plural bobbins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bobbin) pronunciation bobcat udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bf148 A small wildcat of North America. A bobcat has reddish brown fur with dark stripes or spots and a short tail. bob cat (bob ) noun, plural bobcats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bobcat+ pronunciation :PHYSSIZE bobolink udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm164 A songbird of North and South America that lives in fields. bob link (bob lingk ) noun, plural bobolinks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bobolink pronunciation lingk )er wP bobsled udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm165 A long sled for racing. A bobsled has two sets of runners, a steering wheel, and brakes. bob sled (bob ) noun, plural bobsleds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bobsled pronunciation :PHYSSIZE bobwhite udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bf149 A North American bird that has a reddish brown body with white, black, and tan markings. Its call sounds a little like its name. A bobwhite is a kind of quail. bob white (bob or bob ) noun, plural bobwhites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bobwhite pronunciation or bob To be a sign of. Those dark clouds bode a storm. bode (b d) verb, boded, boding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir b\b11 bodily Of the body. The people in the automobile accident were frightened but they suffered no bodily harm. bod ly (bod ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bodily pronunciation udPronouce Bm166 udSndDir b\b11 udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce 1. The whole physical structure that makes up a person, animal, or plant. An athlete must have a strong body. 2. The main part of a human being or animal, without the head, arms, and legs. This bathing suit covers the body but leaves the limbs bare. 3. The main part of something. The body of the new jet airplane is very large. 4. A group of persons or things. The student body at the high school is headed by a president. 5. A separate mass. The Atlantic Ocean is a huge body of water. The sun, the moon, and the stars are heavenly bodies. bod y (bod ) noun, plural bodies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir body{ pronunciation bodyguard udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bm167 A person or persons who protect someone from danger or attack. That senator will not travel without a bodyguard. bod guard (bod ) noun, plural bodyguards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bodyguard pronunciation udEmotion maglass udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Wet, spongy ground; marsh; swamp. Cranberries grow in bogs. Noun. To become stuck. The car will bog down if you drive in the mud. I got bogged down on the last arithmetic problem. Verb. bog (bog) noun, plural bogs; verb, bogged, bogging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bog) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass 1. To heat or be heated so that bubbles form and steam is given off. Let s boil water for tea. Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. To cook by boiling. We boiled the potatoes for dinner. Verb. The condition of boiling. Bring the water to a boil and then add the noodles. Noun. boil (boil) verb, boiled, boiling; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (boil)9 udPronouce udSndDir b\b11 SoundButton SBButtonShadow P :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect boil.wav udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce A red swelling beneath the skin that hurts. A boil is caused by infection and is full of pus. boil (boil) noun, plural boils. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (boil) blues udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf140 1. Sadness; low spirits. I ve had the blues ever since my best friend moved away. 2. Music that sounds sad and has a jazz rhythm. blues (bl z) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blues pronunciation blue whale A blue-gray whale. The blue whale is the largest mammal that has ever lived. blue whale bluff udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm159 A high, steep bank or cliff. As the ship came within sight of the shore they saw the bluffs jutting up from the sea. bluff (bluf) noun, plural bluffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bluff pronunciation (bluf) bluff udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf141 To try to fool people with a false show of courage, confidence, or knowledge. Of course I know how to play, I said, but I was only bluffing. Verb. A false show of courage, confidence, or knowledge that is put on to fool other people. All your boasting about being able to speak Spanish and French turned out to be a big bluff. Noun. bluff (bluf) verb, bluffed, bluffing; noun, plural bluffs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bluff pronunciation (bluf) blunder udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm160 A careless or stupid mistake. Forgetting my friend s birthday was a blunder. Noun. 1. To make a careless or stupid mistake. You really blundered when you said that Abraham Lincoln was the first president of the United States. 2. To move in a clumsy way. The lost campers blundered through the woods looking for the path. Verb. blun der (blun r) noun, plural blunders; verb, blundered, blundering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blunder pronunciation (blun r)ion blunt 1. Having a dull edge or point; not sharp. This pencil is blunt and needs to be sharpened. 2. Very outspoken and frank about what one thinks. My friend s blunt criticism of my essay hurt my feelings. Adjective. To make less sharp; make dull. Don t blunt the scissors by using them to cut wire. Verb. blunt (blunt) adjective, blunter, bluntest; verb, blunted, blunting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blunt pronunciation (blunt) udPronouce Bf142 udSndDir b\b10 udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce To make dim or hard to see; make less clear. Fog began to blur the outline of the boat. Old age had blurred the artist s eyesight. Verb. Something that is dim or hard to see. The faces of the crowd were only a blur to the driver of the racing car. Noun. blur (bl r) verb, blurred, blurring; noun, plural blurs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blur/ pronunciation blurt To say suddenly or without thinking. I was sorry after I blurted out the secret. blurt (bl rt) verb, blurted, blurting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blurt pronunciation udPronouce Bm161 udSndDir b\b10 blush udEmotion embarras udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf143 To become red in the face. A person blushes when feeling ashamed, embarrassed, or confused. The shy student blushed when praised by the teacher. Verb. A becoming red in the face because of shame, embarrassment, or confusion. I listened with a blush as my parents corrected me. Noun. blush (blush) verb, blushed, blushing; noun, plural blushes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blush pronunciation (blush) max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras bluster udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm162 1. To blow in a noisy or violent way. The wind blustered through the trees. 2. To talk in a loud or threatening way. The store manager told the angry customer to stop blustering and calm down. Verb. 1. A noisy, violent blowing. The bluster of the storm kept us awake all night. 2. Loud, threatening talk. That bully is full of bluster but doesn t fight. Noun. blus ter (blus r) verb, blustered, blustering; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bluster pronunciation (blus r)thP[ Blvd. An abbreviation for Boulevard used in a written address. Blvd. boa constrictor A large snake that is found in Mexico and in Central and South America. A boa constrictor is not poisonous. It kills its prey by coiling around it and squeezing it to death. bo a constrictor (b SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boa constrictor pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf144 udSndDir b\b10 udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce A wild pig that has bristles and a long snout. Boars live in forests in Europe and Asia. Another word that sounds like this is bore. boar (b r) noun, plural boars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boarK pronunciation board udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bf145 1. A long, flat piece of sawed wood. Boards are used in building houses and other things. 2. A flat piece of wood or other material used for some special purpose. Get the board and we ll play a game of checkers. 3. A group of people who are chosen to manage or direct something. The school board helps to run the school. 4. Meals served daily to guests for pay. The student found a good room with board near campus. Noun. 1. To cover with boards. The owner boarded up the broken window of the store. 2. To get a room to sleep in and meals for pay. I boarded with a family in France last summer. 3. To get on a ship, plane, or train. We will board the plane ten minutes before it leaves. Verb. on board. On, onto, or in a ship, plane, or train; aboard. When the plane took off, there were seventy-five people on board. board (b rd) noun, plural boards; verb, boarded, boarding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir board idiom on board. On, onto, or in a ship, plane, or train; aboard. When the plane took off, there were seventy-five people on board. pronunciation boarding school A school that provides meals and a place to live for its students when the school is in session. boarding school buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion maglass maglass maglass boast udSndDir b\b11 udPronouce Bf146 1. To talk too much or with too much pride about oneself; brag. Those two are always boasting of their good grades. 2. To be proud of having. Our town boasts a big new sports arena. Verb. A statement in which one brags. I try not to listen to the bullies boasts about their strength. Noun. boast (b st) verb, boasted, boasting; noun, plural boasts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir boast pronunciation blotch udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf134 A large spot or stain. The spilled jelly left a blotch on the tablecloth. The rash covered my arms with red blotches. Noun. blotch (bloch) noun, plural blotches.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blotchS pronunciation (bloch) blotter udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf135 A piece of soft, thick paper used to soak up or dry wet ink. The lawyer used a blotter on the contract to dry the fresh ink. blot ter (blot r) noun, plural blotters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blotter pronunciation (blot on" P blouse udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm154 A loose piece of clothing for the upper part of the body. A blouse may be worn with a skirt or pants. blouse (blous or blouz) noun, plural blouses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blouse) pronunciation (blous or blouz)n udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce 1. A hard hit or stroke. A blow may be made with the fist, a tool, or some other object. A heavy blow with a hammer drove the nail into the board. 2. A sudden event that causes great shock or unhappiness. The death of their dog was a blow to the family. blow (bl ) noun, plural blows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce 1. To move with speed or force. An autumn breeze blew the leaves across the yard. 2. To send out a strong current of air. Blow on your hands to warm them. 3. To move by a current of air. My hat blew off as I ran to catch the bus. 4. To form or shape by a current of air. Children love to blow soap bubbles. 5. To sound by a blast of air. When the whistle blows the race will start. 6. To clear by forcing air through. I blew my nose. 7. To break or destroy by an explosion. The soldiers blew the enemy s bridge to pieces. 8. To burst because of being worn out, filled too much, or used too much. to blow out. 1. To stop burning or stop from burning. The lantern blew out during the storm. Make a wish and blow out the candles on the cake. 2. To burst. We drove to the side of the road when one of our tires blew out. to blow up. 1. To explode. The gasoline truck crashed and blew up. 2. To fill with air or gas. They blew up balloons for the party. 3. To lose one s temper. I ll blow up if they are this late again. 4. To start; arise. A storm blew up during the night. blow (bl ) verb, blew, blown, blowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to blow out.1. To stop burning or stop from burning. The lantern blew out during the storm. Make a wish and blow out the candles on the cake. 2. To burst. We drove to the side of the road when one of our tires blew out. to blow up.1. To explode. The gasoline truck crashed and blew up. 2. To fill with air or gas. They blew up balloons for the party. 3. To lose one s temper. I ll blow up if they are this late again. 4. To start; arise. A storm blew up during the night. pronunciation blown Past participle of blow. The telephone pole was blown down during the storm. Look up blow for more information. blown (bl n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blown pronunciation udPronouce Bm155 udSndDir b\b10 blowtorch udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf136 A small torch that shoots out a very hot flame. Blowtorches are used to melt metal and to burn off old paint. blow torch (bl ) noun, plural blowtorches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blowtorch pronunciation :PHYSSIZE blubber udEmotion disguste udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf137 A layer of fat under the skin of whales, seals, and some other sea animals. The oil made from whale blubber used to be burned in lamps. Noun. To cry and sob noisily. Verb. blub ber (blub r) noun, plural blubbers; verb, blubbered, blubbering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blubber pronunciation (blub max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce The color of the clear sky in the daytime. The colors of the American flag are red, white, and blue. Noun. 1. Having the color blue. 2. Unhappy; discouraged. Before I made new friends, I felt blue during the first week away at camp. Adjective. Another word that sounds like this is blew. out of the blue. Suddenly and unexpectedly. The reason we were so shocked by the news was that it came out of the blue. blue (bl ) noun, plural blues; adjective, bluer, bluest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom out of the blue. Suddenly and unexpectedly. The reason we were so shocked by the news was that it came out of the blue. pronunciation blueberry udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf138 A small, dark blue, sweet berry with tiny seeds. Blueberries grow on a shrub. blue ry (bl ) noun, plural blueberries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blueberry pronunciation bluebird udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm156 A small songbird of North America that has blue feathers on its back. blue bird (bl ) noun, plural bluebirds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bluebird pronunciation :PHYSSIZE bluefish udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm157 A blue or green saltwater fish that lives in coastal waters in various parts of the world. It is caught for sport or food. blue fish (bl ) noun, plural bluefish or bluefishes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bluefish[ pronunciation bluegrass udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm158 A grass that has bluish green stems. Bluegrass is raised as food for cattle and horses and is used for lawns. blue grass (bl ) noun, plural bluegrasses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bluegrass pronunciation blue jay A bird of North America that has a crest on its head and blue feathers with black-and-white marks. A blue jay is a kind of jay. blue jay :PHYSSIZE blue jeans Pants or overalls made of blue denim. blue jeans blueprint udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf139 1. A paper printed with white lines on a blue background. It is used to show the plan for building something. The construction workers looked at the blueprints as they built the house. 2. A detailed plan for how to do or make something. The U.S. Constitution is a blueprint for democracy. blue print (bl print ) noun, plural blueprints. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blueprint pronunciation print block udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm147 1. A piece of something hard and solid, with flat surfaces. The workers built a wall with blocks of stone. 2. An area in a town or city with four streets around it. We walk our dog around the block every morning. 3. The length of one side of a block in a town or city. I live three blocks from school. 4. A number of things that are alike. The teacher bought a block of theater tickets so our class could sit together. 5. Something that stops or obstructs something else; obstacle. The fallen tree was a block to traffic. 6. A pulley in a frame. Noun. To get in the way of; obstruct. A tall building blocks the view from my window. The football player blocked the pass. Verb. block (blok) noun, plural blocks; verb, blocked, blocking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir block pronunciation (blok) blockade udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf128 A shutting off of an area to keep people and supplies from going in or out. During a war, a country may use ships to set up a blockade around an enemy country. Noun. To shut off with a blockade. A line of ships blockaded the enemy s harbor for one month. Verb. block ade (blo k ) noun, plural blockades; verb, blockaded, blockading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blockadeE pronunciation (blo k blockhouse udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm148 1. A strong building made of wooden timbers or logs. It has holes in the walls to shoot weapons from. Blockhouses were formerly used as forts. 2. A strong building near the launch pad of a rocket. A blockhouse is used to protect people who are watching rockets launch. block house (blok ) noun, plural blockhouses (blok ziz). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blockhouse pronunciation (blok (blok :PHYSSIZE blond udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm149 1. Light yellow. He has blond hair like his mother. The bookcase is made of blond wood. 2. Having light yellow hair and usually light-colored eyes and skin. Most of the members of that family are blond. Adjective. A person with light yellow hair and usuallly light-colored eyes and skin. Noun. This word is also spelled blonde when the person is a girl or woman. blond (blond) adjective, blonder, blondest; noun, plural blonds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blond pronunciation (blond) blood 1. The bright red liquid that is pumped by the heart. Blood circulates in the arteries and veins through all parts of the body. It carries oxygen and food to the body and takes away waste materials. 2. Family relationship. The cousins are related by blood because their mothers are sisters. 3. National origin; descent. The scout was of Indian blood. blood (blud) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blood pronunciation (blud) udPronouce Bm150 udSndDir b\b10 blood bank A place where blood is collected and stored until it is needed to replace the blood someone has lost in an operation or an injury. blood bank bloodhound udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf129 A large dog with long, drooping ears and a wrinkled face. Bloodhounds have a good sense of smell. They are often used to track escaped criminals or find people who are lost. blood hound (blud hound ) noun, plural bloodhounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bloodhound{ pronunciation (blud hound :PHYSSIZE adneP bloodshed The loss of blood or life. The king s soldiers won the battle without much bloodshed. blood shed (blud ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bloodshed pronunciation (blud udPronouce Bm151 udSndDir b\b10 bloodshot Irritated and marked with reddish veins. When the eyes are tired, sometimes they become bloodshot. blood shot (blud ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bloodshot pronunciation (blud udPronouce Bf130 udSndDir b\b10 bloodstream udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf131 The blood flowing through the body. blood stream (blud ) noun, plural bloodstreams. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bloodstream pronunciation (blud bloodthirsty Eager to cause bloodshed; cruel. Bloodthirsty pirates sometimes attacked trading ships. blood thirst y (blud ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bloodthirsty pronunciation (blud max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf132 udSndDir b\b10 udEmotion shocked shocked shocked blood vessel Any of the tubes in the body through which the blood flows. Arteries and veins are blood vessels. blood vessel bloody udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm152 1. Covered or stained with blood. The bandage on my cut knee was bloody. 2. Causing much bloodshed. Many soldiers were killed in the bloody battle. blood y (blud ) adjective, bloodier, bloodiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bloody pronunciation (blud )ic tP): bloom udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bm153 1. The flower of a plant. The forsythia branches were covered with yellow blooms. 2. The time of flowering. The roses are in bloom. Noun. To have flowers; blossom. Cherry trees bloom in the spring. Verb. bloom (bl m) noun, plural blooms; verb, bloomed, blooming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bloom pronunciation blossom udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce Bf133 1. The flower of a plant or tree, especially one that produces fruit. We gathered blossoms from the apple trees. 2. The time of flowering. The lilacs are in blossom. Noun. 1. To have flowers or blossoms; bloom. The peach trees blossom in the spring. 2. To grow; develop. The awkward child blossomed into a graceful adult. As the artist worked, the sketch blossomed into a detailed portrait. Verb. blos som (blos m) noun, plural blossoms; verb, blossomed, blossoming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blossom pronunciation (blos udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce 1. A spot or stain. The letter was neat, except for a blot at the end. 2. Something that spoils or mars. Those billboards along the highway are a blot on the beautiful countryside. Noun. 1. To spot or stain. Spilled ink blotted my letter. 2. To soak up or dry with a blotter. Blot your signature so the ink won t smear. Verb. blot (blot) noun, plural blots; verb, blotted, blotting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (blot) bleed 1. To lose blood. If you cut yourself, you will bleed. 2. To lose sap or other liquid. The tree will bleed if you cut into its trunk. bleed (bl d) verb, bled, bleeding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bleed pronunciation udPronouce Bf120 udSndDir blemish udSndDir udPronouce Bf121 Something that spoils beauty or perfection; flaw. The scar is a blemish on his face. One day s absence was the only blemish on her attendance record. Noun. To spoil the beauty or perfection of something. Worm holes blemish an apple. Verb. blem ish (blem ish) noun, plural blemishes; verb, blemished, blemishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blemish pronunciation (blem blend udSndEffect blend.wav udSndDir udPronouce Bf122 1. To mix together completely. Blend the flour, milk, and eggs in a bowl. The voices in the choir blend well. 2. To shade into each other. The sea and sky seemed to blend on the horizon. Verb. A mixture. This drink is a blend of fruit juices. Noun. blend (blend) verb, blended, blending; noun, plural blends.G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blend pronunciation (blend) SoundButton SBButtonShadow | :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE bless 1. To make holy by a religious ceremony. The minister will bless the new chapel. 2. To ask God s help for. The minister blessed everyone in the church. 3. To make happy or fortunate. Members of our family have been blessed with good health. bless (bles) verb, blessed or blest, blessing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bless pronunciation (bles) udPronouce Bf123 udSndDir blessing udSndDir udPronouce Bm141 1. A prayer asking for God s favor, or giving thanks. The priest gave a blessing at the end of the church service. 2. A person or thing that brings happiness. The helpful child was a blessing to the disabled people in the building. 3. A wish for happiness or success; good wishes. Our old friends sent their blessings for a happy new year. bless ing (bles ing) noun, plural blessings.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blessingi pronunciation (bles Past tense of blow. I blew on the hot soup to cool it. Look up blow for more information. Another word that sounds like this is blue. blew (bl ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir blight udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Bm142 1. A disease of plants. Blight makes a plant wither and die. 2. Something that spoils the looks or health of something else. Those abandoned buildings are a blight on our city. blight (bl t) noun, plural blights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blight pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE ame,P blimp udSndDir udPronouce Bf124 An airship that does not have a rigid framework to form its shape. blimp (blimp) noun, plural blimps. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blimp pronunciation (blimp) blind udSndDir udPronouce Bf125 1. Without sight; unable to see. The blind person asked the waiter what was on the menu. 2. Not easily seen; hidden. The sign warned of a blind driveway on the road ahead. 3. Done with instruments only and not with the eyes. The pilot of the airplane had to make a blind landing because of the storm. 4. Closed at one end. The thief ran into a blind alley and could not escape the police. 5. Without thinking or using one s judgment. If you don t know the answer to the question, make a blind guess. Adjective. 1. To make unable to see. The sun will blind you if you look at it too long. 2. To take away thought or good judgment. Fear blinded the people in the theater when the fire broke out. Verb. Something that blocks a person s sight or keeps the light out. The teacher lowered the blinds of the window. Noun. blind (bl nd) adjective; verb, blinded, blinding; noun, plural blinds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blind pronunciation blindfold udSndDir udPronouce Bf126 To cover someone s eyes with a strip of cloth or a bandage. We took turns blindfolding each other for the game. Verb. A strip of cloth or other cover for the eyes. Noun. blind fold (bl ) verb, blindfolded, blindfolding; noun, plural blindfolds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blindfold pronunciation :PHYSSIZE mpusPX blink udSndDir udPronouce Bm143 1. To close and open the eyes quickly. Everyone blinked as they walked out of the dark theater into the light of day. 2. To flash on and off; twinkle. Stars blinked in the sky. blink (blingk) verb, blinked, blinking.U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blink pronunciation (blingk)toPH" bliss Great happiness. We were filled with bliss at the thought of our vacation. bliss (blis) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bliss pronunciation (blis) udPronouce Bm144 udSndDir max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta blister udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Bf127 1. A sore place on the skin that looks like a small bubble. A blister is filled with a liquid. It is usually caused by rubbing or by a burn. There is a blister on my heel where my shoe rubbed it. 2. Any small bubble or swelling. Blisters formed on the new coat of paint. Noun. To form a blister on; have blisters. Touching the hot iron made my finger blister. Verb. blis ter (blis r) noun, plural blisters; verb, blistered, blistering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blister pronunciation (blis buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor blizzard udSndDir udPronouce Bm145 A heavy snowstorm with very strong winds. bliz zard (bliz rd) noun, plural blizzards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blizzard pronunciation (bliz bloat To make or become too full with a lot of liquid or gas; swell. Eating too much bloated our stomachs. bloat (bl t) verb, bloated, bloating. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bloat pronunciation udPronouce Bm146 udSndDir b\b10 udEmotion disguste udSndDir b\b10 udPronouce A drop or small lump of something soft. I got a blob of paint on my overalls. blob (blob) noun, plural blobs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blob# pronunciation (blob) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste blacktop A black material that is used for paving roads, playgrounds, and other surfaces. Noun. To pave a surface with this material. Verb. black top (blak ) noun; verb, blacktopped, blacktopping. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blacktop pronunciation (blak udPronouce Bm134 udSndDir black widow A black spider. The female black widow is poisonous and has a red mark on her body. The female black widow is larger than the male, and often eats the male after mating. black widow buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion disguste disguste disguste bladder udSndDir udPronouce Bf113 A small balloon-like part in the body. The bladder stores urine from the kidneys. blad der (blad r) noun, plural bladders. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bladder pronunciation (blad blade udSndDir udPronouce Bf114 1. The sharp part of anything that cuts. That knife has a sharp blade. 2. A leaf of grass. 3. The wide, flat part of something. I dipped the blade of the oar into the water. The blades of the fan spun around and crated a breeze. 4. The runner of an ice skate. blade (bl d) noun, plural blades. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blade pronunciation blame 1. To find fault with. I don t blame you for getting angry at me when I took your bike without asking. 2. To hold responsible for something wrong or bad. The neighbor blamed us for breaking the window. Verb. Responsibility for something wrong or bad. The other driver took the blame for the accident. Noun. blame (bl m) verb, blamed, blaming; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blame pronunciation udPronouce Bf115 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor blank udSndDir udPronouce Bf116 1. Without writing or printing; unmarked. The teacher asked the class to turn to a blank page in their notebooks. 2. With empty spaces to be filled in. Please fill in the blank order form. 3. Without thought; vacant. The sleepy child gave me a blank stare. Adjective. 1. An empty space to be filled in. Fill in the blank with your name and address. 2. A paper with spaces to be filled in. Everyone must fill in an application blank to open a bank account. 3. A cartridge with gunpowder but no bullet. Noun. blank (blangk) adjective, blanker, blankest; noun, plural blanks.i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blank pronunciation (blangk) blanket udSndDir udPronouce Bm135 1. A covering made of wool, nylon, or other material. Blankets are used on beds to keep people warm while they sleep. 2. Anything that covers like a blanket. A blanket of fog lay over the town. Noun. To cover with a blanket. A foot of snow blanketed the city. Verb. blan ket (blang kit) noun, plural blankets; verb, blanketed, blanketing.3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blanket pronunciation (blang blare udSndDir udPronouce Bm136 1. To make a loud, harsh sound. The car horns blared in the traffic jam. 2. To send or be sent out with loud, harsh sounds. The radio blared the news. Music blared from the loudspeakers at the baseball game. Verb. A loud, harsh sound. The blare of the horn awakened the baby. Noun. blare (bl r) verb, blared, blaring; noun, plural blares.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blare pronunciation blast udSndEffect blast.wav udSndDir udPronouce Bf117 1. A strong rush of wind or air. A blast of cold air blew into the room. 2. A loud noise made by a horn. We heard the blast of trumpets in the marching band. 3. An explosion. When the old building was blown up, the blast made the windows of our house rattle. Noun. 1. To blow up with explosives. The workers blasted a hole in the rock with dynamite. 2. To ruin. The rain blasted our hopes to have a picnic. Verb. to blast off. To take off into flight propelled by rockets. The spacecraft will blast off in an hour. blast (blast) noun, plural blasts; verb, blasted, blasting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blast idiom to blast off. To take off into flight propelled by rockets. The spacecraft will blast off in an hour. pronunciation (blast) blast-off udSndDir udPronouce Bm137 The launching of a rocket or space vehicle. Blast-off is scheduled for noon tomorrow. blast-off (blast ) noun, plural blast-offs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blast-off pronunciation (blast :PHYSSIZE blaze udSndDir udPronouce Bm138 1. A bright flame; a glowing fire. We could see the blaze of the burning building. 2. A bright light. We shielded our eyes from the blaze of the sun. 3. A bright display. The circus parade was a blaze of color. Noun. 1. To burn brightly. The campfire blazed all night. 2. To shine brightly. The tree will blaze with lights on Christmas. Verb. blaze (bl z) noun, plural blazes; verb, blazed, blazing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blaze pronunciation blaze udSndDir udPronouce Bf118 A mark made on a tree or rock to show a trail or boundary. A blaze is made with paint or by chipping off a piece of bark. Noun. To show a trail or boundary by putting marks on trees or rocks. The hikers will blaze a trail through the woods. Verb. blaze (bl z) noun, plural blazes; verb, blazed, blazing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blaze pronunciation bleach udSndDir udPronouce Bm139 To make something white. The sun bleached the sheets. We will bleach these shirts when we wash them. Verb. A substance used for bleaching. I used bleach to remove the stains in the sink. Noun. bleach (bl ch) verb, bleached, bleaching; noun, plural bleaches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bleach pronunciation bleachers udSndDir udPronouce Bm140 A group of seats or benches in rows placed one above and behind another. People sit in bleachers to watch an event, such as a baseball game or a parade. bleach ers (bl rz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bleachers pronunciation bleak 1. Open and not protected from the wind; bare. There were no trees growing on the bleak mountain top. 2. Cold and gloomy. It was a bleak December day. Everyone thought that the bleak old house was haunted. bleak (bl k) adjective, bleaker, bleakest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bleak pronunciation udPronouce Bf119 udSndDir Past tense and past participle of bleed. The cut finger bled. My bruised knee had bled only a little. Look up bleed for more information. bled (bled) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bled)/ udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small piece or part. They threw a bit of meat to the dog. The glass fell and broke into bits. 2. A short while. Wait a bit. a bit. A little; slightly. Let s rest a while; I am a bit tired. bit (bit) noun, plural bits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom a bit. A little; slightly. Let s rest a while; I am a bit tired.k pronunciation (bit) Past tense and a past participle of bite. The child bit into the sandwich. The cat was bit in the ear. Look up bite for more information. bit (bit) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bit) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce The smallest unit of memory in a computer. A bit may be either 0 or 1. bit (bit) noun, plural bits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bit) udSndDir udPronouce 1. To seize, cut into, or pierce with the teeth. The child bit off a piece of carrot. 2. To wound with teeth, fangs, or a stinger. I smacked the mosquito before it could bite me. 3. To make something sting. The icy wind will bite our cheeks. 4. To take or swallow bait. The fish are not biting today. Verb. 1. A seizing or cutting into something with the teeth. The dog s bite caused a bad sore. 2. A wound made by biting. The cat scratched at the flea bite. 3. A piece bitten off. Do you want a bite of my apple? 4. A sharp sensation; sting. When I went out I felt the bite of the cold air. Noun. bite (b t) verb, bit, bitten or bit, biting; noun, plural bites. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir biteo pronunciation witP bitten A past participle of bite. I had already bitten into the peach before I realized it wasn t ripe. Look up bite for more information. bit ten (bit n) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bitten pronunciation udPronouce Bf107 udSndDir bitter udSndDir udPronouce Bf108 1. Having a biting, harsh, bad taste. The strong coffee tasted bitter. I did not like the bitter cough medicine. 2. Causing or showing sorrow or pain. The children shivered in the bitter cold. 3. Showing anger, resentment, or hatred. The two rivals were bitter enemies. bit ter (bit r) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bitter pronunciation black udSndDir udPronouce Bf109 1. The darkest of all colors; the opposite of white. 2. A member of one of the major divisions of the human race; Negro. Blacks often have dark skin. Noun. 1. Having the darkest of all colors. Coal is black. My favorite sneakers are black. 2. Having no light; dark. When the lights went out, the room became black. 3. Of or being a member of one of the major divisions of the human race; Negro. Both white and black families live in this neighborhood. 4. Unhappy or gloomy. When they lost all their money, their future looked black. Adjective. black (blak) noun, plural blacks; adjective, blacker, blackest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir black pronunciation (blak) blackberry udSndDir udPronouce Bm130 A sweet, juicy black fruit. Blackberries grow on a prickly bush. black ry (blak ) noun, plural blackberries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blackberry pronunciation (blak :PHYSSIZE blackbird udSndDir udPronouce Bf110 Any of various birds that are mostly black. Grackles, crows, and meadowlarks are blackbirds. black bird (blak ) noun, plural blackbirds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blackbird pronunciation (blak :PHYSSIZE The grackle is a kind of blackbird. blackboard udSndDir udPronouce Bm131 A hard, smooth board made of slate or other material. Blackboards are used for writing or drawing on with chalk. Some blackboards are black, while others are green. black board (blak ) noun, plural blackboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blackboardq pronunciation (blak )r woPV blacken 1. To make or become black. Smoke from the fireplace blackened the walls of the room. The white curtains may blacken from the smoke. 2. To do harm to. Don t blacken your reputation by lying. black en (blak n) verb, blackened, blackening. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blacken pronunciation (blak udPronouce Bf111 udSndDir black eye A bruise on the skin around the eye. A black eye is usually caused by a blow to the eye. black eye black hole An invisible object in space that has a pull of gravity so strong that nothing can escape from it, not even light. black hole max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion maglass maglass maglass blackmail The attempt to get money from a person by threatening to tell things that would harm the person s reputation. Noun. To try to get money from someone by threatening to tell bad things about that person. Verb. black mail (blak ) noun; verb, blackmailed, blackmailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blackmail pronunciation (blak udPronouce Bm132 udSndDir buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor blackout udSndDir udPronouce Bm133 A sudden loss of electrical power in a large area. Were you in an elevator when the blackout began? black out (blak ) noun, plural blackouts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blackout7 pronunciation (blak blacksmith udSndDir udPronouce Bf112 A person who makes and repairs iron objects. A blacksmith heats the iron in a forge and then hammers it into shape on an anvil. A blacksmith can make horseshoes. black smith (blak smith ) noun, plural blacksmiths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir blacksmitho pronunciation (blak smith biography udSndDir udPronouce Bm123 A true story of someone s life written by another person. bi phy (b ) noun, plural biographies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir biography pronunciation biologist udSndDir udPronouce Bf100 A person who works or specializes in biology. bi gist (b jist) noun, plural biologists. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir biologist pronunciation jist) biology The study of living things. Biology deals with the way in which plants and animals and other living things live and grow, and where they are found. bi gy (b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir biology pronunciation udPronouce Bm124 udSndDir bionic Having to do with mechanical or electronic devices that work like the things in nature from which they are copied. A bionic arm and a real arm are both worked by signals from the brain. bi ic (b ik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bionic pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bf101 udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass birch udSndDir udPronouce Bm125 Any of a large group of trees that have hard wood. One kind of birch has white bark. birch (b rch) noun, plural birches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir birch pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce An animal that has wings, two legs, and a body covered with feathers. Birds have a backbone, are warm-blooded, and lay eggs. Most birds can fly. Eagles, robins, and penguins are birds. bird (b rd) noun, plural birds.- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bird] pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sparrow birth udSndDir udPronouce Bf102 1. The time when a person or animal first comes from its mother. The birth of the puppies was a happy occasion. 2. The start of something; beginning. The birth of the United States took place in 1776. Another word that sounds like this is berth. to give birth to. 1. To produce offspring. Our beagle gave birth to four puppies. 2. To produce or be the cause of something. The artist s work gave birth to a new style of painting. birth (b rth) noun, plural births. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir birth idiom to give birth to.1. To produce offspring. Our beagle gave birth to four puppies. 2. To produce or be the cause of something. The artist s work gave birth to a new style of painting. pronunciation birthday udSndDir udPronouce Bf103 1. The day on which a person is born. My best friend s birthday was December 12, 1980. 2. The return each year of this day. birth day (b ) noun, plural birthdays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir birthdayu pronunciation a birthday celebration :PHYSSIZE birthmark udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Bm126 A mark on the skin that was there at birth. birth mark (b ) noun, plural birthmarks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir birthmark pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass birthplace udSndDir udPronouce Bm127 The place where a person was born. My birthplace was New Orleans. My grandparents birthplace was Ireland. birth place (b ) noun, plural birthplaces. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir birthplace pronunciation birthright udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Bm128 A right or possession that a person is entitled to because of having been born into a certain family or at a certain time or place. The right to vote is a birthright of anyone born in the United States. birth right (b ) noun, plural birthrights. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir birthright pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt (bitPE biscuit enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Bf104 1. A small cake of baked dough. 2. A cracker. bis cuit (bis kit) noun, plural biscuits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir biscuit pronunciation word history Word History Biscuit comes from an old French word meaning baked twice. When dough was put in the oven twice, it became crisp and dry. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE bisect To divide into two equal parts. An angle is bisected when a straight line is drawn through the middle of it. bi sect (b sekt or b sekt) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bisect pronunciation sekt or b sekt) udPronouce Bf105 udSndDir bishop enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Bf106 1. A Christian church official who has a high rank. 2. A piece in the game of chess. bish op (bish p) noun, plural bishops. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bishop pronunciation (bish word history Word History Centuries ago, English borrowed the word bishop from a Greek word meaning a person who watches over. The bishop was the person who watched over the religious life of the people. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE bison A large animal that has a big, shaggy head with short horns and a hump on its back; buffalo. Bison are found in North America. bi son (b n or b n) noun, plural bison. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bison pronunciation n or b :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bm129 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. The metal piece of a bridle that goes into the horse s mouth. 2. The part of a drilling tool that makes holes in wood or other material. A bit fits into the part of a tool called the brace. bit (bit) noun, plural bits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bit) :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A bicycle. Noun. To ride a bicycle. Let s bike down to the park and back. Verb. bike (b k) noun, plural bikes verb, biked, biking.= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bikem pronunciation A bitter yellow or green liquid made in the liver. Bile helps the body to digest food. bile (b l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir bilingual enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Bm118 1. Speaking or writing two languages. My Canadian friends are bilingual; they speak both French and English very well. 2. Spoken or written in two languages. There are several bilingual dictionaries in our library. bi gual (b ling l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bilingual pronunciation ling word history Word History Bilingual comes from a Latin word meaning two tongues. The Latin word for tongue can also mean language speech. A bilingual person does not have two tongues but does speak two languages. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A notice of money owed for something bought or for work done. Mom pays the telephone bill every month. Why is the bill for repairs on my bike so high? 2. A piece of paper money. The shopper paid for the book with a five-dollar bill. 3. A poster or sign with an advertisement. A bill on the wall advertised a sale at the store. 4. A suggested law. The new tax bill was passed by Congress. Noun. To send a written notice of money owed to someone. The store will bill us for the things we are buying today. Verb. bill (bil) noun, plural bills; verb, billed, billing.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bil) udSndDir udPronouce The hard, projecting mouth part of a bird or a turtle; beak. The woodpecker has a heavy, pointed bill. The duck has a broad, flat bill. bill (bil) noun, plural bills. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bil) :PHYSSIZE billboard udSndDir udPronouce A large board placed outdoors for displaying signs or advertisements. Billboards are often seen along highways. bill board (bil ) noun, plural billboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir billboard pronunciation billfold udSndDir udPronouce A folding case for paper money. Many billfolds also have places for a driver s license, cards, and other things. bill fold (bil ) noun, plural billfolds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir billfoldC pronunciation billiards A game played with hard balls that are hit with a long stick called a cue. Billiards is played on a large, felt-covered table with a raised edge. bil liards (bil rdz) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir billiards pronunciation udPronouce Bm119 udSndDir SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect billirds.wav billion udSndDir udPronouce Bm120 One thousand times one million; 1,000,000,000. bil lion (bil n) noun, plural billions; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir billion pronunciation billow udSndDir udPronouce Bm121 A great swelling wave of something. Billows of smoke poured out of the burning house. Noun. To rise or swell in billows. Smoke billowed from the chimney of the factory. The sail of the boat billowed in the wind. Verb. bil low (bil ) noun, plural billows; verb, billowed, billowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir billow pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A closed place or box for holding or storing something. Coal for the furnace is stored in a bin. Another word that sounds like this is been. bin (bin) noun, plural bins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bin) binary system udSndDir udPronouce A system of numbers that uses only 0 and 1. In the binary system, any number can be expressed by 0, 1, or a combination of these. The ordinary decimal number 2 is the same as the binary number 10. Many electronic computers use the binary system of numbering. bi ry system (b SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir binary system pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To tie together; fasten. The clerk bound the packages with string. 2. To tie a bandage around. The nurse will bind your sprained ankle. 3. To fasten together between covers. This machine binds the pages into a book. 4. To force by a promise or an obligation; oblige. The agreement binds me to work for the company for three years. bind (b nd) verb, bound, binding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bindk pronunciation bingo A game in which each player covers numbers on a card as they are called out. The winner is the first player to cover a row of numbers or the whole card. bin go (bing ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bingo pronunciation (bing udPronouce Bm122 udSndDir binoculars udSndDir udPronouce A device that makes distant objects look larger and closer. Binoculars are made up of two small telescopes joined together, so that a person can look at distant objects with both eyes. bi lars (b rz) plural noun.c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir binoculars pronunciation biodegradable udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Able to decay and to be absorbed by the environment. Food and paper are biodegradable. When they decay, they become part of the earth s natural resources. bi ble (b di gr l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir biodegradable pronunciation di gr buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist bewitch 1. To cast a spell over someone using magic. In the story, the wicked fairy bewitched the prince and turned him into a frog. 2. To charm. The child s beautiful smile bewitched everyone. be witch (bi wich ) verb, bewitched, bewitching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bewitch pronunciation (bi wich udPronouce udSndDir beyond udSndDir udPronouce 1. On the far side of. Our camp is just beyond those trees. 2. Later than. The children stayed awake well beyond their bedtime. 3. Outside the reach or limits of; too advanced for. What the scientist told us about computers was beyond me. The veterinarian told us that our old dog was beyond help. Preposition. Farther on. Look beyond, and you ll see the mountains in the distance. Adverb. be yond (b ) preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beyond pronunciation A prefix that means having or involving two. Bilevel means having two levels. udSndDir udPronouce A strong feeling for or against a person or thing that keeps someone from being fair. A good judge never shows bias during a trial. Noun. To cause to have or show bias. Don t be biased against the movie just because I didn t like it. Verb. bi as (b s) noun, plural biases; verb, biased, biasing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bias1 pronunciation Bible 1. The sacred writings of the Christian religion, contained in the Old Testament and the New Testament. 2. The Old Testament alone, which is part of the sacred writings of the Jewish religion. Bi ble (b l) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Bible pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir biblical Found in the Bible; relating to the Bible. The story of Noah s ark is a biblical story. Joshua is a biblical name. bib cal (bib l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir biblical pronunciation udPronouce Bm114 udSndDir bibliography udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce Bm115 A list of books about a subject. This book on dinosaurs has a bibliography in the back. bib phy (bib ) noun, plural bibliographies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bibliography pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist biceps udSndDir udPronouce Bm116 The large muscle that runs down the front of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow. When it is contracted, the arm bends. bi ceps (b seps) noun, plural biceps or bicepses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bicepsQ pronunciation seps) bicker To quarrel in a noisy way about something that is not very important. The two brothers bickered over whose turn it was to mow the lawn. bick er (bik r) verb, bickered, bickering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bicker pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir bicuspid udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A tooth with two points. A grown person has eight bicuspids. bi pid (b pid) noun, plural bicuspids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bicuspid1 pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass bicycle udSndDir udPronouce A light vehicle with two wheels, one behind the other. It has a seat, handlebars to steer with, and two foot pedals to turn the wheels and make it go forward. Noun. To ride a bicycle. Sometimes I bicycle to school. Verb. bi cle (b l) noun, plural bicycles; verb, bicycled, bicycling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bicycle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give an order to; command. The general bid the soldiers to march. 2. To say when meeting or leaving someone. The children bid their friend good-bye. 3. To offer to pay. We bid thirty-five dollars for the old desk at the auction. Verb. An offer to pay money. The rug was sold to the person who made the highest bid. Noun. bid (bid) verb bid or bidden, bidding; noun, plural bids. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bid) udSndDir udPronouce To bide one s time. To wait for the right moment or chance. I m going to bide my time until I find a bicycle that I really want to buy. bide (b d) verb, bided, biding.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bidee pronunciation 1. Great in size or amount; large. Chicago is a big city. A redwood is a big tree. 2. Very important. That was a big moment in my life. 3. Proud and boasting. Some people are big talkers, but get little done. big (big) adjective, bigger, biggest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (big) udPronouce udSndDir Big Dipper A group of seven bright stars that looks like a ladle in outline. It is found in the northern part of the sky. Big Dipper bighorn udSndDir udPronouce Bm117 A wild sheep that lives in the Rocky Mountains of North America. Bighorn have large, curled horns. big horn (big ) noun, plural bighorn or bighorns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bighorn pronunciation berry udSndDir udPronouce Bm106 A small, juicy, fleshy fruit that has one or more seeds. Blueberries and grapes are berries that can be eaten. Another word that sounds like this is bury. ber ry (ber ) noun, plural berries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir berry pronunciation berth udSndDir udPronouce Bm107 1. A bed or bunk on a train or ship. I had the upper berth on our train trip. 2. A place for a ship to dock. The freighter was in its berth in the harbor. Another word that sounds like this is birth. berth (b rth) noun, plural berths. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir berth pronunciation beseech udSndDir udPronouce To ask someone in a pleading way; beg. I beseech you to help me. be seech (bi s ) verb, besought (bi s ) or beseeched, beseeching. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beseech pronunciation (bi s beset To surround and attack. The hunter and the dogs beset the bear. be set (bi set ) verb, beset, besetting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beset pronunciation (bi set udPronouce udSndDir beside udSndDir udPronouce 1. At the side of; next to. Sit down beside me. You can put that book beside the lamp on the table. 2. Compared with. This bicycle looks tiny beside that motorcycle. 3. Not connected with. What you just said is beside the point. be side (bi s ) preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beside pronunciation (bi s besides udSndDir udPronouce Bm108 In addition; also. I don t want to go; besides, I have work to do. We have two dogs and a cat besides. Adverb. In addition to. Besides you, no one else is coming to lunch. Preposition. be side (bi s ) adverb; preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir besides pronunciation (bi s besiege 1. To surround in order to capture. The soldiers besieged the fort. 2. To crowd around. The fans besieged the famous singer. be siege (bi s ) verb, besieged, besieging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir besiege pronunciation (bi s udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Of the highest quality; better than all others. My friend is the best pitcher on our baseball team. 2. Most preferred; most suitable. What is the best way home from here? 3. Largest. The canoe trip took the best part of a day. Adjective. 1. With the most success or effectiveness. I work best when I work by myself. 2. Most. I like all fruits, but I like peaches best. Adverb. Something or someone of the highest quality. I studied all week so that I would do my best on the test. They re all good swimmers, but Sandy is the best. Noun. To do better than; defeat. Our chess team bested the other team in a close match. Verb. best (best) adjective; adverb; noun; verb, bested, besting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (best)I bePr. bestow To give. The school bestowed a medal on the outstanding athlete. be stow (bi st ) verb, bestowed, bestowing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bestow pronunciation (bi st udPronouce Bm109 udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce An agreement to pay money to another person if that person is right about something and you are wrong. I made a bet with my friend that our team would win. The other team won, so I lost the bet. Noun. 1. To agree to pay money to another person if that person is right about something and you are wrong; make a bet. I bet my friend that I could do twenty push-ups, and I won. 2. To say with confidence; be certain. I bet it won t rain tomorrow. I bet we arrive by nightfall. Verb. bet (bet) noun, plural bets; verb, bet or betted, betting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bet) betray 1. To give help to the enemy of. They betrayed their country by giving secret information to the invaders. 2. To be unfaithful to. You should not betray your friends by telling their secrets to others. be tray (bi tr ) verb, betrayed, betraying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir betray pronunciation (bi tr udPronouce Bm110 udSndDir better udSndDir udPronouce Bm111 1. Of higher quality. These are better pants than those torn ones. 2. More preferred; more suitable. A firm mattress is better for your back. 3. Improved in health. I was sick with the flu, but I m much better now. 4. Larger; greater. We spent the better part of Saturday cleaning the attic. Adjective. 1. With more success or effectiveness. Cactuses grow better in dry soil. 2. To a higher degree; more. I like painting better than gardening. Adverb. Something or someone of higher quality. Which is the better of these two books? Noun. 1. To make better; improve. You can better your piano playing if you practice more. 2. To do better than; outdo. The runner bettered the school record for the 100-yard dash. Verb. better off. In a better situation or condition. We ll be better off staying here until the rain stops. had better. Ought to. You had better start studying if you want to do well on the science test. bet ter (bet r) adjective; adverb; noun, plural betters; verb, bettered, bettering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir better] idiom better off. In a better situation or condition. We ll be better off staying here until the rain stops. had better. Ought to. You had better start studying if you want to do well on the science test. pronunciation between udSndDir udPronouce Bm112 1. In the space or time separating. The table is between the chairs. There is a rest period between classes. 2. Joining; connecting. There is a bridge between the island and the mainland. 3. Involving; among. A quarrel broke out between two students. 4. By the combined action of. Between us, we can clean our room in an hour. 5. By comparing. You can choose between pancakes and oatmeal for breakfast. Preposition. Look up among for a Language Note about this word. In the space or time separating two things. A sandwich is two pieces of bread with a filling between. Adverb. be tween (bi tw ) preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir between pronunciation (bi tw beverage udSndDir udPronouce Bm113 A liquid for drinking. Orange juice, milk, and cocoa are beverages. bev age (bev r ij) noun, plural beverages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beverage pronunciation r ij) beware To be on one s guard; be careful. Beware of the traffic when you cross the street. Beware of that dog. be ware (bi w ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beware pronunciation (bi w udPronouce udSndDir bewilder To confuse or puzzle; mix up. The hard arithmetic problem bewildered the student. be der (bi wil r) verb, bewildered, bewildering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bewilder pronunciation (bi wil max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass bellow udSndDir udPronouce To make a loud, deep sound; roar. The bull bellowed in the pasture. The angry giant bellowed at the children. Verb. A loud, deep sound; roar. Noun. bel low (bel ) verb, bellowed, bellowing; noun, plural bellows. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bellow pronunciation bellows udSndDir udPronouce A bag between two handles that has an opening. It makes a strong current of air when it is pumped open and closed. The word bellows may be used with a singular or plural verb. A bellows is used to make fires burn faster. Bellows are also used to produce sound in accordions and some other musical instruments. bel lows (bel z) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bellows pronunciation belly udSndDir udPronouce 1. The front part of the body below the chest and above the legs; abdomen. 2. The stomach. 3. The underside of the body of an animal. A snake crawls on its belly. 4. The under surface of something. The airplane made an emergency landing on its belly. Noun. bel ly (bel ) noun, plural bellies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir belly pronunciation bellybutton udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce Bm101 The round scar on the belly of humans and most other mammals; navel. bel ton (bel n) noun, plural bellybuttons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bellybutton pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle belong 1. To have a special or right place. The coat belongs in the closet, not on the floor. 2. To be owned by someone. That book belongs to me. 3. To be a member. Some stamp collectors belong to clubs. be long (bi l ) verb, belonged, belonging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir belong pronunciation (bi l udPronouce udSndDir belongings udSndDir udPronouce Bm102 Things owned by a person; possessions. I packed my belongings in a large box when we moved. be ings (bi l ingz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir belongings5 pronunciation (bi l ingz) beloved Loved very much. The friendly dog was beloved by the whole neighborhood. be ed (bi luv id or bi luvd ) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beloved pronunciation (bi luv id or bi luvd udPronouce udSndDir below udSndDir udPronouce Bm103 In or to a lower place. From the roof we could see the street below. Adverb. 1. In a lower place than; beneath. Our grandparents apartment is just below ours. 2. Less than. It was 5 degrees below 0 this morning. Preposition. be low (bi l ) adverb; preposition. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir below pronunciation (bi l udSndDir udPronouce 1. A strip or band of cloth, leather, or other material. People wear belts around the waist to hold up clothing. 2. A region or area. We drove through the farm belt and saw many cows. 3. A band that forms a loop and is wound around two wheels or pulleys. A belt transfers power or motion from one wheel or pulley to another. 4. An endless band in a factory that carries objects that are being worked on by a row of people. belt (belt) noun, plural belts.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (belt)/ bench udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long seat. The friends sat on the park bench and talked. 2. A long table for doing work on. The carpenter repaired the broken chair on a bench. 3. The position or job of a judge in a court of law. The lawyer was appointed to the bench. Noun. To keep a player from playing. The coach benched the exhausted football player. Verb. bench (bench) noun, plural benches; verb, benched, benching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bench pronunciation (bench) udSndDir udPronouce 1. To change the shape of something by making it curved or crooked. We bent pieces of wire to make hooks. The stream bends to the left just beyond those trees. 2. To move the top part of the body forward and down; stoop; bow. Can you bend over and touch your toes? Verb. Something bent. The campers tent is just beyond the bend in the trail. Noun. bend (bend) verb, bent, bending; noun, plural bends. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bend)y :PHYSSIZE a bend in a riverr WoPAF beneath udSndDir udPronouce Bm104 1. Lower than; below; under. We stood beneath the stars. The cellar is beneath the house. 2. Unworthy of. Telling a lie is beneath you. Preposition. In a lower place; below. The house has an attic above and a basement beneath. Adverb. be neath (bi n ) preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beneath pronunciation (bi n beneficial Having a good effect; tending to help. Some insects are beneficial to plants. ben cial (ben fish l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beneficial pronunciation fish udPronouce udSndDir benefit udSndDir udPronouce Bm105 Something that helps a person or thing; advantage. Plenty of sunshine is one of the benefits of living in Arizona. Noun. To be helpful to; be helped by. Rain will benefit the farmer s crops. Verb. ben fit (ben fit) noun, plural benefits; verb, benefited, benefiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir benefit pronunciation fit) Past tense and past participle of bend. The bicycle fender was bent from the accident. Look up bend for more information. Verb. 1. Curved or crooked. After the accident, the car had a bent fender. 2. Determined; set. We were bent on going to the mountains for our vacation. Adjective. bent (bent) verb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bent)' udPronouce udSndDir beret udSndDir udPronouce A soft, round, flat cap. be ret (b ) noun, plural berets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beret pronunciation behalf udSndDir udPronouce 1. In behalf of. For the benefit or good of; for. The school held a fair in behalf of the town hospital. 2. On behalf of. As a representative of. The class president spoke on behalf of the whole class at the student assembly. be half (bi haf ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir behalf pronunciation (bi haf behave udSndDir udPronouce 1. To do things in a certain way; act. You behaved bravely after you hurt your knee. 2. To act in a good way. The children promised to behave themselves at the party if they were allowed to stay longer. be have (bi h ) verb, behaved, behaving. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir behave pronunciation (bi h behavior A way of behaving or acting. The children s behavior was good. The science class studied the behavior of grasshoppers. be ior (bi h r) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir behavior pronunciation (bi h udPronouce udSndDir behead To cut off someone s head. Criminals were once executed by being beheaded. be head (bi hed ) verb, beheaded, beheading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir behead pronunciation (bi hed buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion shocked shocked shocked behind udSndDir udPronouce 1. At the back of. I sit behind my best friend in school. The spy hid behind a tree. 2. Later than; after. The second bus came ten minutes behind the first bus. 3. Less advanced than; not as far or as high as. I ve been sick, so I m behind the rest of the class in my studies. Our team is three points behind the other team. 4. In support of; backing. The whole town got behind the minister s plan. Preposition. 1. At the back. I sneaked up on my friend from behind. 2. In a place just left. When the picnic was over, I stayed behind to clean up. 3. Less advanced than most others; below a goal or standard. They fell behind in their work. Adverb. be hind (bi h ) preposition; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir behind_ pronunciation (bi h behold udSndDir udPronouce To look at; see. The campers stayed up late to behold the beauty of the stars. be hold (bi h ) verb, beheld (bi held ), beholding. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir behold% pronunciation (bi h beige udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A pale brown color. Noun. Having the color beige. Adjective. beige (b zh) noun, plural beiges; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beige pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE being udSndDir udPronouce Present participle of be. The baby is being washed. Look up be for more information. Verb. 1. The state of existing; existence. Many of our customs came into being years ago. 2. A person or animal. Platypuses are strange beings. Noun. be ing (b ing) verb; noun, plural beings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir being pronunciation belated Late. I received a belated birthday present a week after my birthday. be ted (bi l tid) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir belated pronunciation (bi l udPronouce udSndDir belch udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce 1. To let out gas from the stomach through the mouth; burp. 2. To throw out or be thrown out violently or suddenly. The chimney belched smoke and sparks. Flames belched from the windows of the burning building. Verb. The act of belching. The baby gave a quiet belch after drinking from the bottle. Noun. belch (belch) verb, belched, belching; noun, plural belches.m SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir belch pronunciation (belch) max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle belfry udSndDir udPronouce A tower or a room in a tower where bells are hung. Some churches have a belfry. bel fry (bel ) noun, plural belfries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir belfry pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Belgium A country in northwestern Europe. Bel gium (bel m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Belgium pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir belief udSndDir udPronouce 1. A feeling that something is true, real, or worthwhile. My belief in God is strong. Belief in ghosts is not common. 2. Something that is believed to be true; conviction. Our country was founded on the belief that all people are created equal. be lief (bi l ) noun, plural beliefs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir belief pronunciation (bi l believe udSndDir udPronouce 1. To feel sure that something is true, real, or worthwhile. The police didn t believe the story they were hearing. I believe in getting regular exercise. 2. To feel sure that someone is telling the truth. They say they ran five miles, and I believe them. 3. To think; suppose. I believe peanuts grow underground, but I m not sure. be lieve (bi l ) verb, believed, believing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir believe pronunciation (bi l udSndEffect bell.wav udSndDir udPronouce 1. A hollow metal object that is shaped like a cup. A bell makes a ringing sound when struck. 2. Something that makes a ringing sound like a bell. The bell at our front door is an electric buzzer. bell (bel) noun, plural bells. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bel) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE bidP belligerent 1. Wanting to fight. That belligerent child always picks on other students. 2. Busy fighting; at war. The two belligerent countries fought a long battle. bel ent (b nt) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir belligerent pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce Bm100 udSndDir udEmotion frustrat frustrat frustrat udSndDir udPronouce An alcoholic drink made from specially treated grains, called malt, and the fruit of a certain plant, called hops. beer (b r) noun, plural beers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beer! pronunciation beeswax The yellow wax given out by honeybees and used by them to make their honeycombs. bees wax (b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beeswax pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A plant with a thick, round, fleshy root. The leaves grow on long stalks from the top of the root. The leaves and roots are cooked and eaten as vegetables. Another word that sounds like this is beat. beet (b t) noun, plural beets.k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation beetle udSndDir udPronouce An insect with hard front wings that cover the thin hind wings when they are folded. Beetles have chewing mouth parts. bee tle (b l) noun, plural beetles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beetleA pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Japanese beetle befall udSndDir udPronouce To happen to or happen. We were sad that misfortune had befallen our friends. be fall (bi f ) verb, befell (bi fel ), befallen, befalling. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir befall pronunciation (bi f before udSndDir udPronouce 1. In front of; ahead of. There were four people before me in line. We arrived at the airport before three o clock. 2. In the presence of. The criminals stood before the judge for sentencing. Preposition. 1. At an earlier time; previously. I ve seen them before. 2. In front; in advance. Some soldiers went on before to scout. Adverb. 1. Earlier than the time when. It grew dark before the children finished the game. 2. Rather than; sooner than. I would beg before I would steal. Conjunction. be fore (bi f ) preposition; adverb; conjunction... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir before pronunciation (bi f beforehand Ahead of time. Let s find out beforehand what we re having for dinner. be hand (bi f ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beforehand pronunciation (bi f udPronouce udSndDir befriend To become a friend to. My family befriended our new next-door neighbors. be friend (bi frend ) verb, befriended, befriending. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir befriend pronunciation (bi frend udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To ask in a humble way. The late guest begged to be excused. I beg your pardon. 2. To ask in an eager or insisting way; plead. The child begged to go to the rodeo. 3. To ask for money or food as charity. beg (beg) verb, begged, begging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (beg) began Past tense of begin. The train began to move. Look up begin for more information. be gan (bi gan ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir began pronunciation (bi gan udPronouce udSndDir beggar udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce A person who asks others for money, food, or clothes in order to live. beg gar (beg r) noun, plural beggars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beggar pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE begin 1. To do the first part of something; make a start. The workers will begin to build the house next month. Begin your homework now. 2. To come into being; start. Spring begins in March. be gin (bi gin ) verb, began, begun, beginning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir begin pronunciation (bi gin udPronouce udSndDir beginner udSndDir udPronouce A person who is starting to do something for the first time. This swimming class is for beginners. be ner (bi gin r) noun, plural beginners. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beginner7 pronunciation (bi gin beginning udSndDir udPronouce 1. The first part. The beginning of the story was exciting. 2. The time when something begins; start. Yesterday was the beginning of summer vacation. be ning (bi gin ing) noun, plural beginnings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beginning pronunciation (bi gin ing)@ begonia udSndDir udPronouce A tropical plant with flowers that are white, yellow, red, purple, or pink. be ia (bi g ) noun, plural begonias. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir begonia pronunciation (bi g :PHYSSIZE begun Past participle of begin. The game has already begun. Look up begin for more information. be gun (bi gun ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir begun pronunciation (bi gun udPronouce udSndDir becoming Looking good on; flattering. The color green is becoming to you. be ing (bi kum ing) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir becoming pronunciation (bi kum udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something used to sleep or rest on. This bed needs a new mattress. The deer slept on a bed of leaves. 2. A piece of ground used to grow plants in. We planted roses in the flower bed. 3. The ground at the bottom of a river, lake, or other body of water. The stream had a bed of sand and pebbles. 4. A foundation or support. The road was built on a bed of gravel. Noun. To give a place to sleep to. The farmer decided to bed the dogs in the barn. Verb. bed (bed) noun, plural beds; verb, bedded, bedding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bed) bedding udSndDir udPronouce Sheets, blankets, and other coverings used on a bed. Extra bedding is kept in the hall closet. bed ding (bed ing) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bedding pronunciation bedpan udSndDir udPronouce A pan used as a toilet by a person who cannot get out of bed. bed pan (bed ) noun, plural bedpans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bedpan pronunciation bedraggled Wet, limp, and dirty. We found a bedraggled kitten under the porch during the thunderstorm. be gled (bi drag ld) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bedraggled pronunciation (bi drag udPronouce udSndDir bedrock Solid, unbroken rock beneath the soil or looser rock. bed rock (bed ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bedrock pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir bedroom udSndDir udPronouce A room for sleeping. Our dog likes to sleep in my bedroom. bed room (bed or bed ) noun, plural bedrooms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bedroom pronunciation or bed bedside udSndDir udPronouce The space beside a bed. The nurse hurried to the patient s bedside. bed side (bed ) noun, plural bedsides. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bedside pronunciation bedspread udSndDir udPronouce A top cover for a bed. bed spread (bed spred ) noun, plural bedspreads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bedspread pronunciation spred bedtime udSndDir udPronouce The time at which a person goes to bed. My bedtime is nine o clock during the week. bed time (bed ) noun, plural bedtimes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bedtime pronunciation udSndEffect bee.wav udSndDir udPronouce 1. An insect that has a thick, hairy body, four wings, and, sometimes, a stinger. A bee feeds on nectar and pollen. Some bees live in colonies and make honey and beeswax. 2. A gathering of people to work on something together or to have a contest. The fifth graders won the spelling bee. The club members gathered for a sewing bee. Another word that sounds like this is be. bee (b ) noun, plural bees.g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE beech udSndDir udPronouce A tree that has smooth, light gray bark and small, sweet nuts. Another word that sounds like this is beach. beech (b ch) noun, plural beeches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beech pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Leaf in Autumnn The meat of a steer, cow, or bull. beef (b f) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir beefsteak udSndDir udPronouce A slice of beef to be broiled or fried. beef steak (b ) noun, plural beefsteaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beefsteak pronunciation beehive udSndDir udPronouce A nest or house that bees live in. bee hive (b ) noun, plural beehives. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beehive pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Commercial Beehive xDir@ Past participle of be. I have been visiting my grandparents for a week. Another word that sounds like this is bin. been (bin) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bin) udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce 1. To hold up; support or carry. Beams bear the weight of the roof of our house. Don t climb that tree because its branches won t bear your weight. 2. To produce offspring. The peach tree bears fruit. Our dog will bear puppies soon. 3. To put up with patiently; stand. My friend cannot bear being teased. The child was able to bear the pain of a broken arm bravely. 4. To have as a visible mark or feature; show. You bear a resemblance to your father. Another word that sounds like this is bare. to bear down. To press or weigh down. to bear with. To be patient toward; tolerate. Please bear with me today if I seem in a bad mood. bear (b r) verb, bore, borne or born, bearing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to bear down. To press or weigh down. to bear with. To be patient toward; tolerate. Please bear with me today if I seem in a bad mood. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A large, heavy animal with thick, shaggy fur. A bear has sharp claws and a very short tail. There are many kinds of bears, including the black bear, brown bear, grizzly bear, and the polar bear. Another word that sounds like this is bare. bear (b r) noun, plural bears. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE beard udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce 1. The hair that grows on a man s face. 2. A growth of hair that is like a beard. That goat has a beard on its chin. beard (b rd) noun, plural beards.1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beard pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle bearing udSndDir udPronouce 1. The way that a person walks, stands, or acts. That slim, strong person has the bearing of an athlete. 2. Connection in thought. That silly remark has no bearing on our conversation. 3. bearings. Knowledge of one s position or direction. The campers lost their bearings and wandered for a long time before they found the right path again. 4. A part of a machine that holds a moving part and allows it to move with less friction. The mechanic replaced a worn bearing in the automobile engine. bear ing (b ing) noun, plural bearings. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bearing pronunciation beast udSndDir udPronouce 1. Any animal that has four feet. At the zoo we saw tigers, elephants, and other beasts of the jungle. 2. A person who is coarse or cruel. beast (b st) noun, plural beasts.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beast pronunciation st)on@ udSndDir udPronouce 1. To hit again and again; pound. The leader of the parade beat a drum. The cruel animal trainer beat the lion. The ocean waves beat against the pier. 2. To do better than; defeat. Our spelling team beat their team. My friend beat me at checkers. 3. To thump or throb. You could feel the kitten s heart beat. 4. To move up and down; flap. The eagle beat its wings. 5. To stir or mix with force. I beat three eggs for the omelet. Verb. 1. A blow made over and over again. We could hear the beat of the drum before we could see the parade. 2. A pounding sound, rhythm, or sensation. The dance music had a loud beat. If you put your hand to your chest, you can feel the beat of your heart. 3. A regular route or round. We saw a police officer patrolling the beat. 4. The basic unit of time in music. There are three beats to a measure in this waltz. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is beet. beat (b t) verb, beat, beaten or beat, beating; noun, plural beats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation tonD@ beaten udSndDir udPronouce Past participle of beat. When the eggs are well beaten, set them aside. Have we ever beaten that team? Look up beat for more information. Verb. 1. Worn by use. The hikers followed a beaten path through the woods. 2. Defeated. The beaten football team hoped to do better in the next game. Adjective. beat en (b n) verb; adjective.A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beatens pronunciation beautiful Pleasing to look at, hear, or think about. There are beautiful paintings at the museum. The band played some beautiful music. We had beautiful weather for our picnic. beau ful (b l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beautiful pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion comforta comforta comfortable beautify To make beautiful. We beautified the yard around our house by planting flowers and shrubs. beau fy (b ) verb, beautified, beautifying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beautify pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir beauty udSndDir udPronouce 1. A quality that makes a person or thing pleasing to look at, hear, or think about. The garden is a place of beauty when all the flowers are in bloom. 2. A person or thing that is beautiful. That new bicycle is a beauty. beau ty (b ) noun, plural beauties. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beauty pronunciation beaver udSndDir udPronouce A furry, brown animal that has a broad, flat tail and webbed hind feet to help it swim. The beaver lives in or near the water in a house built of branches, stones, and mud. It can build dams from these same materials to keep the water around its house. Most beavers live in North America. bea ver (b r) noun, plural beavers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beaver pronunciation became Past tense of become. The train became hot when the air conditioning broke. Look up become for more information. be came (bi k ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir became pronunciation (bi k udPronouce udSndDir because udSndDir udPronouce For the reason that. You re cold because you did not wear your sweater. I drank two glasses of water because I was thirsty. because of. On account of. They were late for the wedding because of a flat tire. be cause (bi k ) conjunction. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir because idiom because of. On account of. They were late for the wedding because of a flat tire. pronunciation (bi k beckon To make a sign or signal by moving the hand or head. I beckoned to my friends to come closer so they could hear me. beck on (bek n) verb, beckoned, beckoning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beckon pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir become udSndDir udPronouce 1. To grow to be; come to be. Tadpoles become frogs. I became tired after running six laps. 2. To look good on; flatter; suit. That blue shirt becomes you. to become of. To happen to. What has become of my pencil? be come (bi kum ) verb, became, become, becoming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir become idiom to become of. To happen to. What has become of my pencil? pronunciation (bi kum udSndDir udPronouce A part of an ocean or lake that is partly enclosed by the coastline. bay (b ) noun, plural bays. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The deep, long barking or howling of a dog. The hunter heard the bay of the hounds chasing a rabbit. Noun. To bark or howl with deep, long sounds. The dog bayed at the moon. Verb. bay (b ) noun, plural bays; verb, bayed, baying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation bayonet udSndDir udPronouce A large knife that fits on the end of a rifle. A bayonet is used to stab an opponent in close fighting. bay net (b nit or b ) noun, plural bayonets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bayonet pronunciation nit or b bayou A stream that flows slowly through a swamp or marsh. Bayous are found in the southern United States. bay ou (b or b ) noun, plural bayous. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bayou pronunciation or b buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass bazaar udSndDir udPronouce 1. A market made up of rows of small shops or stalls. 2. A sale of different things for some special purpose. We baked a carrot cake for the church bazaar. ba zaar (b ) noun, plural bazaars. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bazaar pronunciation Postal abbreviation for British Columbia. An abbreviation for before Christ. It is used in giving dates before the birth of Jesus Christ. 100 B.C. means 100 years before the birth of Jesus. udSndDir udPronouce 1. To have reality; exist. There is one apple left. Once there was a little child. 2. To take place; happen. My birthday was last week. 3. To occupy a place or situation; lie. A caterpillar was in the jar. That person is in trouble. 4. To come or go. Have you ever been to California? 5. To stay or continue. I have been in the house all day. 6. A linking verb that is used to join the subject of a sentence and a word or words that tell something about the subject. The grapes are purple. That house is the largest one in town. Let X be 10. 7. An auxiliary verb that is used to form special verb tenses. When be is used as an auxiliary verb, the main verb is a present participle or a past participle. We are studying for a test. They will be going soon. The child was lifted high in the air. Another word that sounds like this is bee. be (b ) verb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation beach udSndEffect beach.wav udSndDir udPronouce The land along the edge of an ocean or other body of water. A beach is covered with sand or pebbles. Noun. To run a boat onto a beach. They beached the sailboat so they could paint it. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is beech. beach (b ch) noun, plural beaches; verb, beached, beaching. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beach pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow \ :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE beacon udSndDir udPronouce A light or other signal that warns or guides ships or aircraft. The beacon from the lighthouse guided the ship through the fog. bea con (b n) noun, plural beacons.% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beaconW pronunciation enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, round piece of glass, wood, plastic, or other material that has a hole through it. Beads are often strung together on a wire or string. The dancer wore a necklace of red beads. 2. Any small, round thing. Beads of sweat rolled down my face. Noun. To decorate with beads. Verb. bead (b d) noun, plural beads; verb, beaded, beading. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation word history Word History In Middle English, the word bead meant a prayer. During the Middle Ages, people counted their prayers on small beads that were strung together. Later the word bead lost the meaning prayer and became the word used for these small rounded pieces of bone or wood.. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE beagle udSndDir udPronouce A small dog with short legs, a smooth coat, and drooping ears. Beagles are kept as pets and also are used to hunt squirrels, rabbits, and other small animals. bea gle (b l) noun, plural beagles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beaglei pronunciation :PHYSSIZE lura@<0 udSndDir udPronouce The hard, projecting mouth part of a bird or a turtle. Hawks and eagles have sharp, hooked beaks. Finches have small beaks for eating seeds. beak (b k) noun, plural beaks. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beakO pronunciation :PHYSSIZE beaker udSndDir udPronouce A glass cup or container with a lip shaped to make pouring easier. Beakers are used in laboratories to hold liquids or chemicals. beak er (b r) noun, plural beakers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir beakerK pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long, strong piece of wood or metal. Beams are used in building to support floors or ceilings. 2. A narrow ray of light. Beams of sunlight came through the window. The campers could see the path by the beams of their flashlights. Noun. 1. To shine brightly. The sun beamed down on the field. 2. To smile happily. The parents beamed with pride as their child sang on the stage. Verb. beam (b m) noun, plural beams; verb, beamed, beaming. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A pod or seed that is eaten as a vegetable. There are many kinds of beans, including the lima bean, string bean, and kidney bean. 2. Any seed that looks like a bean. The grocer ground the coffee beans. bean (b n) noun, plural beans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE string beans bathrobe udSndDir udPronouce A loose piece of clothing similar to a coat. It is usually worn before and after bathing or when relaxing. bath robe (bath ) noun, plural bathrobes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bathrobe= pronunciation (bath bathroom udSndDir udPronouce A room that has a sink and a toilet, and often a bathtub or shower. bath room (bath or bath ) noun, plural bathrooms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bathroom? pronunciation (bath or bath bathtub udSndEffect bathtub.wav udSndDir udPronouce A large tub to bathe in. bath tub (bath ) noun, plural bathtubs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bathtub pronunciation (bath SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE baton udSndDir udPronouce A stick or rod. The conductor used a baton to direct the orchestra. ba ton (b ) noun, plural batons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baton pronunciation battalion udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A large section of an army, made up of companies. A battalion forms part of a regiment. bat ion (b n) noun, plural battalions. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir battalion pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass batter To hit over and over again with heavy blows. The sailor was afraid the high waves would batter the small boat to pieces. bat ter (bat r) verb, battered, battering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir batter pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir batter udSndDir udPronouce A mixture of flour, milk or water, and other things. Batter is fried or baked to make pancakes, biscuits, or cakes. bat ter (bat r) noun, plural batters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir batter pronunciation batter udSndDir udPronouce A person whose turn it is to bat in a game of baseball or softball. bat ter (bat r) noun, plural batters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir batter pronunciation battering ram A heavy beam once used in war to batter down walls or gates. battering ram :PHYSSIZE battery udSndDir udPronouce 1. A device that produces an electric current by chemical changes in the materials inside it. Flashlights must have batteries to work. 2. A group of things that are alike or that work together. A battery of microphones stood in front of the mayor as the speech began. bat y (bat ) noun, plural batteries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir battery pronunciation battle udSndEffect battle.wav udSndDir udPronouce 1. A fight between two armed persons or groups. Battles happen during wars. The two armies fought a battle. 2. A long, hard effort or contest; struggle. Life in the Arctic is a constant battle against the cold. Noun. To fight or struggle. The armies battled for control of the city. Verb. bat tle (bat l) noun, plural battles; verb, battled, battling.u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir battle pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE battlefield udSndDir udPronouce A place where a battle was fought or is being fought. Gettysburg is a famous battlefield of the Civil War. bat field (bat ) noun, plural battlefields.! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir battlefield pronunciation battleground udSndDir udPronouce A battlefield. bat ground (bat l ground ) noun, plural battlegrounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir battleground pronunciation l ground battlement udSndDir udPronouce A low wall built along the top of a fort or tower. A battlement has a series of openings for soldiers to shoot through. bat ment (bat nt) noun, plural battlements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir battlementS pronunciation battleship udSndDir udPronouce A large warship with very powerful guns and thick, heavy armor. bat ship (bat l ship ) noun, plural battleships. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir battleship pronunciation l ship udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce To cry or shout loudly. The child fell on the sidewalk and started to bawl. Verb. A loud cry or shout. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is ball. to bawl out. To scold loudly. Our neighbor bawled us out for making so much noise. bawl (b l) verb, bawled, bawling; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bawlE idiom to bawl out. To scold loudly. Our neighbor bawled usout for making so much noise. pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE To lie in and enjoy a pleasant warmth. The cat basked in the sun. bask (bask) verb, basked, basking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bask) udPronouce udSndDir basket udSndDir udPronouce 1. A container woven from twigs, straw, strips of wood, or other material. They bought two baskets of strawberries from the farmer. 2. A metal hoop with a net hanging from it, used in basketball. The ball is thrown through the basket to score a goal. bas ket (bas kit) noun, plural baskets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir basket pronunciation :PHYSSIZE basketball udSndEffect basketbl.wav udSndDir udPronouce 1. A game played with a large, round ball on a court by two teams of five players each. To score, a player must throw the ball through a raised basket at the opponent s end of the court. 2. The ball used in this game. bas ball (bas kit b ) noun, plural basketballs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir basketball pronunciation kit b SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect bass.wav udSndDir udPronouce 1. The lowest man s singing voice. 2. A singer who has such a voice. 3. A musical instrument that has a similar range. Another word that sounds like this is base. bass (b s) noun, plural basses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce Any of a number of North American fish found in streams and lakes, and in the sea. Bass are used for food. bass (bas) noun, plural bass or basses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bas) bass drum udSndEffect bassdrum.wav udSndDir udPronouce A very large drum that gives a deep, booming sound when it is struck. bass drum (b SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bass drum pronunciation bassoon udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument that makes a low sound when it is played. The bassoon has a long, straight, wooden body attached to a smaller, curved, metal tube. It is played by blowing into the metal tube and pressing holes and keys on the body. bas soon (b ) noun, plural bassoons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bassoon pronunciation bass viol udSndEffect bassviol.wav udSndDir udPronouce The largest musical instrument that has strings. It gives a very low sound when it is played. The bass viol is shaped like a violin, but it is played standing upright on the floor. The musician plays a bass viol with a bow or by plucking with the fingers. bass vi ol (b l) noun, plural bass viols. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bass viol pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE baste To put melted butter, fat, gravy, or other liquid on food to keep it moist while it is roasting. You can use a large spoon or a brush to baste the chicken. baste (b st) verb, basted, basting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baste pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir baste To sew with long, loose stitches. You should baste the seam of the dress in place before sewing it on the sewing machine. baste (b st) verb, basted, basting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baste pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A strong wooden stick or club. A bat is used to hit the ball in baseball and softball. Noun. To hit the ball with a bat. I batted the ball out of the park. It is your turn to bat. Verb. at bat. Having a turn to hit the ball in a baseball or softball game. The visiting team is at bat first. bat (bat) noun, plural bats; verb, batted, batting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom at bat. Having a turn to hit the ball in a baseball or softball game. The visiting team is at bat first./ pronunciation (bat) udSndDir udPronouce A small, furry animal that flies. It has a body like a mouse and wings of thin skin. bat (bat) noun, plural bats. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bat) :PHYSSIZE batch udSndDir udPronouce A group of things prepared together or gathered loosely together. We baked a batch of muffins. batch (bach) noun, plural batches. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir batch pronunciation (bach) udSndEffect bath.wav udSndDir udPronouce 1. A washing of something in water. Let s give the dog a bath. 2. The water used for bathing. The bath was too hot. 3. A place or room for bathing; bathroom. The house has two bedrooms and one bath. bath (bath) noun, plural baths (ba z or baths). SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bath! pronunciation (bath) z or baths) SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE bathe 1. To wash something in water. The nurse bathed the cut finger before bandaging it. I bathe every night. 2. To go swimming. The children liked to bathe in the lake in the summer. 3. To seem to cover as if with a liquid. Sunlight bathes our bedroom in the morning. bathe (b ) verb, bathed, bathing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bathe pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect bathe.wav bathing suit A piece of clothing worn while swimming. bathing suit barrel udSndDir udPronouce 1. A large, round, wooden container with curved sides. The farmer packed the apples in barrels. 2. A metal tube that forms part of a gun. Bullets are fired through the barrel. bar rel (bar l) noun, plural barrels._ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barrel pronunciation :PHYSSIZE barren Not able to produce anything. No plants could grow in the sandy, barren soil. This apple tree used to bear fruit, but now it is barren. Another word that sounds like this is baron. bar ren (bar n) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barren pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir barrette udSndDir udPronouce A small clasp or clip used to hold hair in place. bar rette (b ) noun, plural barrettes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barrette pronunciation barricade udSndDir udPronouce A structure put up quickly to block the way or for protection. The police set up wooden barricades on each side of the street before the parade. Noun. To block the way with a barricade. The settlers piled up logs to barricade the entrance to the fort. Verb. bar cade (bar ) noun, plural barricades; verb, barricaded, barricading.) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barricade pronunciation barrier udSndDir udPronouce Something that blocks the way. The fallen tree was a barrier to traffic on the road. bar er (bar r) noun, plural barriers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barrier pronunciation barrio In a city of the United States, a district where Spanish is the main language that is spoken. bar or bar ) noun, plural barrios. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barrio pronunciation or bar max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light light lightt barter udSndDir udPronouce To trade things for other things without using money. The pioneers bartered grain for blankets with the natives. Verb. The trading of goods or services without the use of money. Among early settlers in this country much business was carried on by barter. Noun. bar ter (b r) verb, bartered, bartering; noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barterE pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part that something rests or stands on; the lowest part. That lamp has a wooden base. The hikers camped at the base of the mountain. 2. The main part of something. Many kinds of soup have a chicken base. 3. A starting place. The airplanes got back to the base safely. 4. One of the four corners of a baseball diamond. The batter reached first base when I dropped the ball. 5. A chemical that joins with an acid to form a salt. Bases have a bitter taste when dissolved in water. A base will cause red litmus paper to turn blue. Noun. To put on a base or foundation. The builders based the house on concrete. Writers often base stories on their own experiences. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is bass. base (b s) noun, plural bases (b siz); verb, based, basing... SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation 1. Not brave or honorable; cowardly or bad. Telling lies about what happened was a base thing to do. 2. Low in value when compared with something else. Iron is a base metal; gold is a precious metal. Another word that sounds like this is bass. base (b s) adjective, baser, basest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir baseball udSndEffect baseball.wav udSndDir udPronouce 1. A game played with a ball and bat by two teams of nine players each. Baseball is played on a field with four bases that form a diamond. To score a run, a player on one team must reach home base by touching first, second, and third bases before that team is put out. Each team is allowed three outs in an inning, and a game is made up of nine innings. 2. The ball used in this game. base ball (b ) noun, plural baseballs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baseball pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE basement udSndDir udPronouce The lowest floor of a building, below or partly below the ground. base ment (b nt) noun, plural basements. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir basement! pronunciation bashful Embarrassed and shy around people. The bashful child hid behind the chair when the babysitter arrived. bash ful (bash l) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bashful pronunciation (bash max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion embarras embarras embarras basic Forming the most important part; fundamental. Food is a basic human need. The basic parts of a bicycle are the wheels, handlebars, and frame. A basic difference between the two friends is that one likes to play baseball and the other likes to read. ba sic (b sik) adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir basic pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass BASIC A computer language that is simple enough for beginners to use to write programs. BASIC (b sik) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir BASIC pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir basin udSndDir udPronouce 1. A round or oval bowl for holding liquids. Fill the basin with water. 2. An enclosed or sheltered area containing water. The harbor has a boat basin. 3. All the land that is drained by a river and by all the streams flowing into the river. Iowa, Missouri, and Montana are all in the basin of the Mississippi River. ba sin (b sin) noun, plural basins. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir basin pronunciation sin)@ v basis udSndDir udPronouce The part that something rests or depends on; foundation. The idea that toads give you warts has no basis in fact. ba sis (b sis) noun, plural bases (b SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir basis pronunciation sis)ttF bargain udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something offered for sale or bought at a low price. At only ten cents, this ballpoint pen is a bargain. 2. An agreement. We made a bargain that I would wash the dishes if you would dry them. Noun. To talk over the price of a sale or the terms of an agreement. I bargained with the salesperson to get a good price on the used bicycle. Verb. bar gain (b gin) noun, plural bargains; verb, bargained, bargaining. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bargain pronunciation barge udSndDir udPronouce A boat with a flat bottom. Barges are used to carry freight on canals and rivers. barge (b rj) noun, plural barges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barge pronunciation baritone enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A man s singing voice that is lower than tenor and higher than bass. 2. A singer who has such a voice. bar tone (bar ) noun, plural baritones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baritone pronunciation word history Word History The word baritone comes from the Italian name for this singing voice. The Italian word comes from two Greek words meaning and tone. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE barium A soft, silver-colored metal. Barium is a chemical element. Some compounds of barium are used as white pigments for paints and ceramics. One compound of barium absorbs X rays. Doctors give this compound to patients whose digestive systems will be examined by X rays. bar um (bar m) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barium pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce The outer covering of the trunk, branches, and roots of a tree. Bark is usually rough and dark in color. Noun. To scrape or rub the skin off. If you climb that tree in shorts, you might bark your legs. Verb. bark (b rk) noun, plural barks; verb, barked, barking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndEffect bark.wav udSndDir udPronouce The short, loud sound that a dog makes. Noun. 1. To make the short, loud sound that a dog makes. The watchdog barked at the stranger. Seals bark too. 2. To speak loudly and sharply. The sheriff barked Hands up! at the outlaw. Verb. bark (b rk) noun, plural barks; verb, barked, barking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow R :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE barley The grain of a plant that is like grass. Barley is used as animal feed, in cooking, and to make malt. bar ley (b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barley pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce A building on a farm that is used to store hay and grain, and to house cows and horses. barn (b rn) noun, plural barns. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation barnacle udSndDir udPronouce Any of a group of small, saltwater shellfish. Barnacles attach themselves to animals, rocks, ship bottoms, and other objects in the water. Some barnacles can be eaten. bar cle (b l) noun, plural barnacles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barnacle pronunciation barnyard udSndEffect barnyard.wav udSndDir udPronouce An area around a barn that is surrounded by a fence. The cows grazed in the barnyard while waiting to be milked. barn yard (b ) noun, plural barnyards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barnyardm pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE barometer udSndDir udPronouce An instrument for measuring the pressure of the atmosphere. A barometer is used to forecast changes in the weather. ba ter (b r) noun, plural barometers.' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barometer pronunciation baron udSndDir udPronouce A nobleman of the lowest rank. Another word that sounds like this is barren. bar on (bar n) noun, plural barons. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baron pronunciation n)tonD@8 baroness udSndDir udPronouce A noblewoman of the lowest rank. bar ess (bar nis) noun, plural baronesses. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baroness pronunciation nis) barracks udSndDir udPronouce A building or group of buildings where soldiers or workers live. Barracks are usually found on military bases. This barracks needs to be cleaned by noon today. The barracks are inspected every week. The word barracks may be used with a singular or plural verb. bar racks (bar ks) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barracks pronunciation barracuda udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce A fierce fish that lives in warm seas. The barracuda has a long, narrow body and a large mouth with sharp teeth. bar da (bar ) noun, plural barracuda or barracudas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barracuda pronunciation :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared barrage udSndDir udPronouce A heavy amount of cannon, rocket, or gun fire aimed at an area. The barrage kept the enemy from attacking the town. bar rage (b ) noun, plural barrages. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barrage pronunciation bankrupt enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Not able to pay what one owes. When the business failed, its owners went bankrupt. Adjective. To make bankrupt. The fire in the store bankrupted the owner. Verb. bank rupt (bangk rupt) adjective; verb, bankrupted, bankrupting.9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bankruptm pronunciation (bangk rupt) word history Word History The word bankrupt comes from two Italian words that mean broken bench. In the Middle Ages in Italy, bankers kept their money in benches. When a banker could not pay people what they were owed, the bench was broken. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE banner udSndDir udPronouce A flag or other piece of cloth that has a design and sometimes writing on it. The fans at the baseball game hung banners from the grandstand. Noun. Important; outstanding. With the hedges and roadsides full of raspberries, it was a banner season for raspberry pickers. Adjective. ban ner (ban r) noun, plural banners; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir banner7 pronunciation banquet udSndDir udPronouce A large formal dinner prepared for many people. A banquet is given for a special occasion. The school gave a banquet for the students who won scholarship awards. ban quet (bang kwit) noun, plural banquets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir banquet pronunciation (bang kwit) banter udSndDir udPronouce Playful teasing or joking. The interview was full of banter between the mayor and the reporters. Noun. To tease or make jokes in a playful way. After the game we bantered about the mistakes that both teams had made. Verb. ban ter (ban r) noun; verb, bantered, bantering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir banter pronunciation baptism udSndDir udPronouce A religious ceremony for admitting a person into a Christian church. In this ceremony a person is dipped in water or sprinkled with water. bap tism (bap m) noun, plural baptisms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baptism pronunciation baptize To make a person a member of a Christian church by dipping in water or sprinkling with water. The minister baptized the baby. bap tize (bap t or bap z) verb, baptized, baptizing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baptize pronunciation (bap t or bap udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect bar7.aif udPronouce 1. A piece of metal, wood, soap, or other solid material that is longer than it is wide. There is a bar of soap in the shower. The windows of the jail have bars on them. 2. Something that blocks the way. The child s small body was a bar to becoming a football player. 3. A stripe or band of color. My favorite shirt has bars of blue and yellow on it. 4. In music, an upright line placed on a staff to mark the division between two equal measures of time. 5. A unit of music between two bars; measure. 6. The profession of a lawyer. The young law student passed the examination and was admitted to the bar. 7. A place with a counter where foods or drinks are served. Noun. 1. To use a bar to fasten something. We barred the cabin door with a heavy piece of wood. 2. To keep out. Visitors are barred from the hospital in the morning. Verb. bar (b r) noun, plural bars; verb, barred, barring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A sharp point that sticks out backward or at an angle from something else. The barb of the fishhook caught in the fish s mouth. barb (b rb) noun, plural barbs. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barb3 pronunciation rb)nUP barbarian udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce A person who belongs to a tribe or a people that is savage or uncivilized. Barbarians conquered that country about 1,500 years ago. bar an (b n) noun, plural barbarians.W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barbarian pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared barbecue udSndDir udPronouce 1. A meal cooked outdoors over an open fire. 2. A grill or small fireplace that uses gas or charcoal for fuel. It is used for cooking food outdoors. Noun. To cook a meal outdoors over an open fire. We barbecued the chicken. Verb. bar cue (b ) noun, plural barbecues; verb, barbecued, barbecuing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barbecueG pronunciation barbed wire Wire with barbs attached. It is used in fences. barbed wire (b rbd). SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barbed wire pronunciation rbd).5 :PHYSSIZE barbed wire fence udPronouce udSndDir barber udSndDir udPronouce A person whose work is cutting hair and trimming or shaving beards. bar ber (b r) noun, plural barbers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barber pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Without covering or clothing; naked. We walked on the beach with bare feet. In winter the trees are bare. 2. Empty. After we took all the books out, the shelves were bare. 3. Just enough; mere. The campers brought only the bare necessities on their trip. Adjective. To uncover. The doctor asked me to bare my chest by opening my shirt. The cat bared its claws. Verb. Another word that sounds like this is bear. bare (b r) adjective, barer, barest; verb, bared, baring. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bareM pronunciation [SN@' bareback udSndDir udSndEffect bareback.wav udPronouce On the back of a horse without a saddle. My cousin is a bareback rider in the circus. Adjective. Without a saddle. The cowhand rode the horse bareback. Adverb. bare back (b ) adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bareback pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE barefoot udSndDir udPronouce Having the feet bare. The barefoot children waded across the creek. Adjective. With the feet bare. Let s walk barefoot on the grass. Adverb. bare foot (b ) adjective; adverb.a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barefoot pronunciation barely Only just; scarcely. There was barely enough food to go around. bare ly (b ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir barely pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udPronouce To forbid by law; prohibit. The government banned the hunting of animals in that national park. Verb. An official order that forbids something. There is a ban on bringing pets into that building. Noun. ban (ban) verb, banned, banning; noun, plural bans. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ban) banana udSndDir udPronouce A slightly curved fruit that has a thick yellow or red skin. Bananas grow in bunches on a tree-like plant that has very large leaves. They grow in tropical regions of the world. ba ) noun, plural bananas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bananay pronunciation :PHYSSIZE fruit flower udSndDir udPronouce 1. A group of people or animals. We saw a band of stray dogs in the park. 2. A group of musicians playing together. The school band played at the football game. Noun. To gather together in a group. The neighbors banded together to clean up litter in the vacant lot. Verb. band (band) noun, plural bands; verb, banded, banding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (band)@ udSndDir udPronouce 1. A strip of cloth or other material. I tied a red band around my head. There were metal bands around the barrel. 2. A stripe of color. The beach umbrella had wide bands of red and white on it. 3. A range of frequencies in radio broadcasting. Noun. To put a band on. Scientists banded the leg of the pigeon so that they could later identify it. Verb. band (band) noun, plural bands; verb, banded, banding. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (band) bandage udSndDir udPronouce A strip of cloth or other material used to cover a wound or protect an injured part. Be sure to put a bandage on that cut finger. Noun. To cover or protect with a bandage. The nurse bandaged the bicyclist s scraped knee. Verb. band age (ban dij) noun, plural bandages; verb, bandaged, bandaging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bandage pronunciation bandanna udSndDir udPronouce A large handkerchief with a bright pattern on it. The workers wore red bandannas around their necks. This word is sometimes spelled bandana. ban na (ban dan ) noun, plural bandannas.5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bandannai pronunciation (ban dan mai@ bandit udSndDir udSndEffect bandit.wav udPronouce A robber or outlaw. Bandits stopped the stagecoach and demanded money. ban dit (ban dit) noun, plural bandits. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bandit7 pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udSndEffect bang.wav udPronouce A loud, sudden noise or blow. The door swung shut with a bang. Noun. 1. To make a loud, sudden noise. The door banged shut. 2. To strike or hit noisily. The judge banged the table with a gavel. Verb. bang (bang) noun, plural bangs; verb, banged, banging. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bang+ pronunciation (bang) SoundButton SBButtonShadow , :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE Bangladesh A country in south-central Asia. Ban desh (bang desh ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Bangladesh pronunciation (bang desh max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion light light lightt bangs udSndDir udPronouce Hair cut short and worn over the forehead. I wear my hair in bangs. bangs (bangz) plural noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bangs pronunciation (bangz) banish 1. To punish someone by making him or her leave a country. The ruler banished the person who had been a spy for the enemy. 2. To send or drive away. The children banished their friend from the game for cheating. ban ish (ban ish) verb, banished, banishing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir banish pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir banister udSndDir udPronouce A railing along a staircase, and the posts that support this railing. ban ter (ban r) noun, plural banisters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir banister pronunciation :PHYSSIZE banjo udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument that has a round body, a long neck, and five strings. A banjo is played by plucking the strings with the fingers or with a pick. ban jo (ban ) noun, plural banjos or banjoes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir banjo pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A long mound or heap. A bank of earth protected the town from flood waters. 2. The rising ground along a river or lake. We go fishing along the river s bank. Noun. To form into a bank; pile; heap. The plow banked the snow along the side of the road. Verb. bank (bangk) noun, plural banks; verb, banked, banking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bangk) udSndDir udPronouce 1. A small, strong container for storing coins and other money. 2. A place of business where people store, borrow, and exchange money. I went to the bank to deposit cash in my savings account. 3. A place for storing a reserve supply of something. Hospitals keep banks of blood for people who need transfusions.Noun. To do business with a bank. We bank at the savings bank around the corner. Verb. bank (bangk) noun, plural banks; verb, banked, banking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bangk) banker udSndDir udPronouce A person who helps run a bank. bank er (bang r) noun, plural bankers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir banker pronunciation (bang 1. To stop short and refuse to go on. The mule balked and would not move. 2. To keep from going on; hinder. The guards balked the prisoners plans to escape from jail. balk (b k) verb, balked, balking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce 1. A round object. I wound the kite string into a ball. 2. A roundish object used in various games. Baseball, football, and jacks are all played with different balls. 3. A game played with a ball. Let s play ball after school today. 4. A pitch in baseball that the batter does not swing at and that does not pass over home plate in the area between the batter s knees and shoulders. Another word that sounds like this is bawl. ball (b l) noun, plural balls. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A large, formal party for dancing. In the story, the two main characters met at a costume ball. Another word that sounds like this is bawl. ball (b l) noun, plural balls./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ballad udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A simple poem or song that tells a story. The singer sang ballads about the old West. bal lad (bal d) noun, plural ballads. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ballad? pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass ballast udSndDir udPronouce Something heavy carried in the bottom of a ship to keep it steady and balanced in the water. Sand or rocks are used as ballast. bal last (bal st) noun, plural ballasts. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ballast pronunciation ball bearing A bearing made up of a number of small metal balls in a groove. A moving part can slide easily on a ball bearing. The wheels of my roller skates turn on ball bearings. ball bearing ballerina udSndDir udPronouce A woman or girl who dances ballet. bal na (bal ) noun, plural ballerinas. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ballerina pronunciation :PHYSSIZE ballerinas in a ballet class ballet udSndDir udPronouce 1. A form of dance in which dancers use certain formal steps and movements. I have studied ballet for three years. 2. A presentation by a dancer or dancers using ballet steps. A ballet usually tells a story. In the ballet that we saw, a mechanical doll turned into a real person. bal let (ba l or bal ) noun, plural ballets. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ballet7 pronunciation (ba l or bal ball game A game that is played with a ball. Baseball is a ball game. ball game SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndEffect ballgame.wav udSndDir balloon udSndDir udPronouce A rubber or plastic bag filled with air or other gas. Small balloons are used as children s toys or for decoration. Large balloons are filled with hot air or some other very light gas so that they rise and float. These balloons have cabins or baskets for carrying passengers or scientific instruments. Noun. To swell out or grow larger like a balloon. The parachute ballooned when it opened. Verb. bal loon (b ) noun, plural balloons; verb, ballooned, ballooning. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir balloon pronunciation ballot enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. A printed form or other object used in voting. A voter checks or writes down a choice on a paper ballot or on a ballot that appears on the face of a machine. Later the ballots are counted to see who has won the election. 2. The act or the right of voting. Student council decisions are made by ballot. The United States granted women the ballot in 1920. Noun. To use a ballot for voting. The students balloted to choose a class president. Verb. bal lot (bal t) noun, plural ballots; verb, balloted, balloting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ballot pronunciation word history Word History The word ballot comes from an Italian word meaning little ball. People would cast their votes by putting little balls into a voting box. A white ball meant a vote for the candidate, but a black ball meant a vote against. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE in @E2 ballpoint pen A pen whose point is a small metal ball that rolls the ink from a container inside the pen onto the paper. ball point pen (b point SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ballpoint pen pronunciation point udPronouce udSndDir ballroom udSndDir udPronouce A large room where dances and other parties are given. ball room (b or b ) noun, plural ballrooms. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ballroom1 pronunciation or b )lot @% balsa A strong and very light wood from a tropical American tree. Balsa is easy to cut and carve. It is used to make airplane and boat models. bal sa (b ) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir balsa pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion maglass maglass maglass balsam fir A fragrant evergreen tree that grows in North America. Wood from the balsam fir is used as lumber and to make boxes, crates, and pulp. bal sam (b SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir balsam fir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir bamboo udSndDir udSndEffect bamboo.wav udPronouce A tall plant that is related to grass. The bamboo has woody stems that are often hollow and are used to make fishing poles, canes, and furniture. bam boo (bam b ) noun, plural bamboos. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bambooo pronunciation (bam b baggy Hanging loosely; sagging. Baggy trousers make a person look sloppy. bag gy (bag ) adjective, baggier, baggiest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baggy pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir bagpipe udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument made of a leather bag and pipes. A person makes music by blowing air into the bag and then pressing the bag so that the air is forced out through the pipes. The bagpipe is often played in Scotland and Ireland. bag pipe (bag ) noun, plural bagpipes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bagpipe pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce Money given to a court of law to allow an arrested person to remain out of jail until the time of his or her trial. The money is returned when the person appears for trial. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is bale. to bail out. 1. To arrange for the temporary release of a person who has been arrested. Who bailed them out of jail? 2. To help or assist, as by giving money. When my friends business was failing, their families bailed them out. bail (b l) noun, plural bails; verb, bailed, bailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to bail out.1. To arrange for the temporary release of a person who has been arrested. Who bailed them out of jail? 2. To help or assist, as by giving money. When my friends business was failing, their families bailed them out. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce To take water out of a boat with a pail or other container. The campers will have to bail water out of their rowboat or it will sink. Another word that sounds like this is bale. to bail out. To jump out of an airplane with a parachute. The pilot bailed out when the plane stalled. bail (b l) verb, bailed, bailing. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to bail out. To jump out of an airplane with a parachute. The pilot bailed out when the plane stalled. pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Food put on a hook or in a trap to attract and catch fish or other animals. When we fish, we use worms as bait. 2. Something that tempts or attracts. Using the costumes and masks as bait, we soon got the children at the window to come out and play. Noun. 1. To put bait on. We baited the trap with cheese to catch the mouse. 2. To tease again and again in a mean way. The bully baited the smaller children by calling them names. Verb. bait (b t) noun, plural baits; verb, baited, baiting. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bait) pronunciation 1. To cook by dry heat in an oven. We bake bread on Saturdays. The potatoes baked slowly. 2. To harden or dry by heating. People bake clay bowls and dishes in ovens called kilns. The sun baked the earth until it cracked. bake (b k) verb, baked, baking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir baker udSndDir udPronouce A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries. bak er (b r) noun, plural bakers. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baker pronunciation bakery udSndDir udPronouce A place where bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries are baked or sold. bak ) noun, plural bakeries. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bakery pronunciation baking powder A powder used in baking and frying to make dough or batter rise. baking powder baking soda A white powder that is used in cooking and as a medicine to soothe an upset stomach. baking soda balance udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition in which opposite sides or parts of something are the same in weight, amount, or force. The two children kept the seesaw in balance. 2. A steady, secure position. I lost my balance and fell on the ice. 3. A scale that looks like a small seesaw and is used for weighing things. The things to be weighed are placed in two flat pans hanging from an upright post. The chemist weighed the powder on the balance. 4. The part that is left over; remainder. We ll do most of the gardening in the morning, and the balance after lunch. Noun. 1. To make equal in weight, amount, or force. Try to balance the two sides of the scale. 2. To put or keep in a steady position. I can balance a book on my head. Verb. bal ance (bal ns) noun, plural balances; verb, balanced, balancing.Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir balance pronunciation balanced diet A diet that includes all the different kinds of food that the body needs to stay healthy and to grow. A balanced diet is made up of the proper amounts of these foods. balanced diet balcony udSndDir udPronouce 1. A platform that juts out from the outside wall of a building. A balcony has a low wall or railing on three sides. 2. An upper floor that juts out into a large room or auditorium. Churches and theaters often have balconies with seats. bal ny (bal ) noun, plural balconies. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir balcony pronunciation 1. Having little or no hair on the head. When I was first born, I was bald. 2. Without a natural covering. The bald hilltop had no trees or shrubs. bald (b ld) adjective, balder, baldest. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndDir udEmotion giggle giggle Giggle bald eagle A large eagle of North America. A fully grown bald eagle is brown with a white head, neck, and tail. The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States. bald eagle udSndDir udPronouce A large bundle of things tied together tightly for shipping or storing. The farmer stored the bales of hay in the barn for the winter. Another word that sounds like this is bail. bale (b l) noun, plural bales.e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation backpack udSndDir udPronouce A bag that is used to carry things on the back. It has straps for the shoulders and sometimes has a metal frame. Noun. To go hiking or camping while carrying a backpack. We backpacked through the mountains for a week. Verb. back pack (bak ) noun, plural backpacks; verb, backpacked, backpacking. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backpack pronunciation backward udSndDir udSndEffect backward.wav udPronouce 1. Toward the back. I heard a sudden noise behind me and looked backward. 2. With the back first. The clown was walking backward and fell. Baseball catchers usually wear their caps backward. Adverb. Toward the back. The winning runner never gave a backward glance during the whole race. Adjective. back ward (bak rd) adverb; adjective. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backward pronunciation backwards Another spelling of the adverb backward. back wards (bak rdz) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backwards pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir backyard udSndDir udPronouce A yard behind a house or other building. back yard (bak ) noun, plural backyards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backyard pronunciation bacon Meat from the back and sides of a hog. Bacon is flavored with salt and treated with smoke to preserve it. ba con (b n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bacon pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udPronouce udSndEffect bacon.wav udSndDir bacteria enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Tiny living cells. Bacteria are so small that they can only be seen through a microscope. Some bacteria cause diseases. Others do useful things, like making soil richer. bac a (bak t ) plural noun, singular bacterium. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bacteria pronunciation (bak t :PHYSSIZE These are different types of bacteria as seen under a microscope. bacterium udSndDir udPronouce The singular of bacteria. Look up bacteria for more information. bac um (bak t m) noun, plural bacteria. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bacterium pronunciation (bak t 1. Having little quality or worth. How can anyone watch such a bad television program? 2. Not good or moral; wrong; evil. Stealing the toy was a bad thing to do. 3. Having a harmful effect; damaging. Eating candy is bad for your teeth. 4. Severe or violent. Butterflies hide under leaves during bad storms. 5. Having errors; incorrect. Try to improve your bad spelling. 6. Not well or happy, especially because of regret or sadness; sorry. I felt bad when my dog was run over. 7. Unpleasant; disagreeable. The bad news upset all of us. 8. Rotten or spoiled. Milk turns bad if it is not kept cool. not bad or not half bad or not so bad. Fairly good; acceptable. This soup you made is not bad. bad (bad) adjective, worse, worst. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom not bad or not half bad or not so bad. Fairly good; acceptable. This soup you made is not bad. pronunciation (bad) udPronouce udSndDir badge udSndDir udPronouce Something worn to show that a person belongs to a certain group or has received an honor. Police officers wear badges on their uniforms. We were awarded a merit badge for our exhibit at the science fair. badge (baj) noun, plural badges. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir badge pronunciation (baj) the @c( badger udSndDir udPronouce A furry animal with short legs and long claws. Badgers live in holes in the ground, which they dig with their claws. They hunt for food at night. Noun. To bother with questions or requests; pester. I ll keep badgering you until you give me an answer. Verb. badg er (baj r) noun, plural badgers; verb, badgered, badgering. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir badgerE pronunciation :PHYSSIZE badly 1. In a bad way. The team played badly and lost the game. 2. Very much. You badly need new shoes. bad ly (bad ) adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir badly pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir badminton A game for two or four players. In badminton, the players use rackets to hit a small object, called a shuttlecock, back and forth over a high net. bad ton (bad min t n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir udPronouce badminton pronunciation min t word history Word History The game of badminton was named after an English duke s estate where the game was first played. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE udSndDir enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing baffle udEmotion frustrat udSndDir udPronouce To be too confusing for someone to solve or understand. The message EM TISIV EMOC baffled me until I read it from right to left. baf fle (baf l) verb, baffled, baffling. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baffle{ pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something used to hold things. Bags are made of paper, cloth, plastic, or other soft material. The cashier put the groceries in a large bag. We bought a bag of grass seed. 2. A handbag; purse. 3. A suitcase. Have you packed your bags for the trip? bag (bag) noun, plural bags. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (bag) bagel udSndDir udPronouce A round roll with a hard, shiny crust and a hole in the center. Bagels are cooked in water before they are baked. ba gel (b l) noun, plural bagels. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bagel pronunciation l)butt@ baggage The suitcases, trunks, or bags that a person takes when going on a trip. bag gage (bag ij) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baggage pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir udSndDir udSndEffect baa.wav udPronouce The sound that a sheep makes. Noun. To make such a sound. Verb. baa (b ) noun, plural baas; verb, baaed, baaing./ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE babble udEmotion giggle udSndDir udSndEffect babble.wav udPronouce 1. To make sounds that have no meaning. Babies babble before they learn to talk. 2. To talk in a foolish way; chatter. The children babbled during the long car ride. 3. To make a low, murmuring sound. The brook babbled as it flowed. Verb. 1. Sounds that are confused or not clear or have no meaning. 2. A low, murmuring sound. Noun. bab ble (bab l) verb, babbled, babbling; noun, plural babbles. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir babble5 pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udSndDir udSndEffect babe.wav udPronouce A baby. babe (b b) noun, plural babes. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE baboon udSndDir udPronouce A large monkey that has a face like a dog s. Baboons live in open country in parts of Africa. They live together in large groups, and they travel great distances in search of food. ba boon (ba b ) noun, plural baboons.7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir babooni pronunciation (ba b :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udSndEffect baby.wav udPronouce 1. A very young child; infant. The baby is learning how to walk. 2. The youngest person in a family or group. I am the baby of the family. 3. A person who acts in a childish way. Don t be such a baby when you can t have what you want. Noun. 1. Of or for a baby. We put the infant in the baby carriage. 2. Very young. Baby bears are called cubs. Adjective. To treat like a baby. My parents babied me when I was sick. Verb. ba by (b ) noun, plural babies; adjective; verb, babied, babying. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE baby-sit udSndDir udPronouce To take care of children while their parents are away. I baby-sit for the neighbors on Friday nights. ba by-sit (b ) verb, baby-sat ), baby-sitting. SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baby-sitw pronunciation baby-sitter udSndDir udPronouce A person who takes care of children while their parents are not at home. ba by-sit ter (b r) noun, plural baby-sitters. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir baby-sitter pronunciation baby tooth One of the first teeth of infants and baby mammals. Baby teeth fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth. baby tooth bachelor udSndDir udPronouce A man who has not married. bach lor (bach r) noun, plural bachelors. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir bachelor pronunciation (bach udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of the human body behind the chest. My back itches just below the shoulder. 2. The upper part of the body of an animal. The puppy likes to be petted on its back. 3. The part of anything that is opposite the front part. The bank teller asked me to sign my name on the back of the check. The visitors sat in the back of the classroom. Noun. 1. To move backward. Back the car out of the garage. The frightened child backed away from the growling dog. 2. To help or support. If you run for class president, I ll back you. Verb. 1. Behind the front part. We went around the house to the back door. 2. Past; old. We threw away back copies of magazines. Adjective. 1. Toward the back; backward. We moved back to let other people get into the bus. 2. In the place where something used to be. Put the keys back in your purse. 3. In or to a time or place in the past. That happened a few years back. 4. In reply or in return. I ll give you back your pen in a moment. Adverb. back and forth. First in one direction and then in the other. When we read, our eyes move back and forth across the page. behind one s back. Without someone s knowledge or approval. We wanted the party to be a surprise, so we planned it behind your back. in back of. At the rear of; behind. There is a porch in back of the house. to back out or to back out of. To not keep a promise or agreement. You said you would help, so please don t back out now. to back up.1. To move backward in an automobile. 2. To give support to; back. Try to back up your opinions with facts. back (bak) noun, plural backs; verb, backed, backing; adjective; adverb. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom back and forth. First in one direction and then in the other. When we read, our eyes move back and forth across the page. behind one s back. Without someone s knowledge or approval. We wanted the party to be a surprise, so we planned it behind your back. in back of. At the rear of; behind. There is a porch in back of the house. to back out or to back out of. To not keep a promise or agreement. You said you would help, so please don t back out now. to back up.1. To move backward in an automobile. 2. To give support to; back. Try to back up your opinions with facts. pronunciation (bak) backboard udSndDir udPronouce The board to which the basket is attached in basketball. back board (bak ) noun, plural backboards. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backboard pronunciation efin@B backbone udSndDir udPronouce The column of bones running down the center of the back; spine. People, dogs, birds, fish, frogs, and snakes all have backbones. The backbone supports the body. back bone (bak ) noun, plural backbones. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backboneq pronunciation )bail@2< backfire udSndDir udPronouce A small explosion inside a gasoline engine that causes a loud noise. back fire (bak ) noun, plural backfires. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backfire pronunciation )SndD@"N backgammon A game for two people that is played on a special board. The players throw dice to see how they may move their pieces. back mon (bak n) noun. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backgammon pronunciation udPronouce udSndDir background udSndDir udPronouce 1. The part of a picture or scene that seems to be in the distance. 2. In a design, the empty space around figures or objects. The bedspread has yellow flowers printed on a green background. 3. A person s past experience or learning. The former tennis player has a good background for coaching our tennis team. back ground (bak ground ) noun, plural backgrounds. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backgroundE pronunciation ground backhand udSndDir udSndEffect backhand.wav udPronouce A kind of stroke in tennis and other games. It is made with the back of the hand turned forward. back hand (bak ) noun, plural backhands. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir backhandY pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE awful udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. Causing fear, dread, or awe; terrible. The earthquake was an awful disaster. 2. Very bad. I thought that movie was awful. 3. Very large; great. A million dollars is an awful lot of money. aw ful ( l) adjective..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir awful pronunciation Af319 awfully udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. Very much; badly; terribly. My knee hurt awfully where I had scraped it. 2. Very. I am awfully glad you won the prize. aw ) adverb....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>dverb.>>>>{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir awfully pronunciation Am350 awhile udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 For a short time. They rested awhile before playing another game of tennis. while ( ) adverb......>>>>>>>.>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir awhileW pronunciation Af320 awkward udEmotion light udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. Lacking grace or poise in movement or behavior; clumsy or uncomfortable. The colt was awkward and had trouble standing up. 2. Difficult or embarrassing. It was an awkward moment when the teacher found out that I hadn t done my homework. 3. Difficult to use or handle. The piano was an awkward piece of furniture to move. awk ward ( rd) adjective.>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ctive.>>>>M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir awkward pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt Am351 udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce A pointed tool used for making small holes in leather or wood. Another word that sounds like this is all. awl ( l) noun, plural awls......>>>>>>>.>>>>.>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation l)er@ awning udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Af321 A cover of canvas, metal, or other material that serves as a small roof over a door or window. An awning is used as a shelter from the sun or rain. aw ning ( ning) noun, plural awnings......>>>>>>>.>ings.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir awningg pronunciation ning)1 :PHYSSIZE awoke udSndDir a\a20 udPronouce a\a20 Past tense of awake. I awoke at seven o clock this morning. Look up awake for more information. woke ( ) verb......>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>erb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir awoke pronunciation Af322 udSndDir a\a20 udPronouce A tool that has a metal blade attached to a handle. An ax is used for cutting down trees and chopping wood. This word is sometimes spelled axe. ax (aks) noun, plural axes (ak siz).@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@.@@@@ SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (aks) udSndDir a\a20 udPronouce A real or imaginary straight line through the center of an object, around which the object turns. The earth rotates on its axis once every twenty-four hours. ax is (ak sis) noun, plural axes (ak z).@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@z).@@@@ SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir a\a20 udPronouce A bar or shaft on which a wheel or pair of wheels turns. 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AZiz.na azalea enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a20 udPronouce Am352 A shrub with dark green leaves and clusters of pink, orange, or white flowers. lea ( ) noun, plural azaleas.The azalea takes its name from a Greek word meaning It was once thought that azaleas grow best in dry soil...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@soil.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir azaleae pronunciation word history Word History The azalea takes its name from a Greek word meaning It was once thought that azaleas grow best in dry soil. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Aztec udSndDir a\a20 udPronouce Am353 A member of an American Indian people of central Mexico. The Aztec developed an advanced civilization and controlled an empire in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Az tec (az tek) noun, plural Aztec or Aztecs......>>>>>>>>>>.>ecs.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Aztec pronunciation azure udSndDir a\a20 udPronouce Am354 A clear blue color; the color of a clear blue sky. Noun. Having a clear blue color. Adjective. az ure (azh r) noun, plural azures; adjective........>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir azure pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce The second letter of the alphabet. b, B (b ) noun, plural b SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation avenue udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Af315 A street. Avenues are often wider than other streets. av nue (av or av ) noun, plural avenues. An abbreviation for Avenue used in a written address.......ess..........s.......s.dress.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir avenue pronunciation or av )onUP@ average udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Am341 1. A number found by adding two or more quantities together, and then dividing the sum by the number of quantities; mean. The average of 2, 4, 6, and 8 is 5. 2. The usual amount or kind. This year s rainfall came close to the average. Noun. 1. Found by figuring an average. The average grade on the test was 81. 2. Usual; typical; ordinary. You are of average height and weight. Adjective. 1. To find the average of. I averaged my three bowling scores and got 126. 2. To have as an average. That basketball player averages twenty points a game. Verb. av age (av r ij or av rij) noun, plural averages; adjective; verb, averaged, averaging......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>aging.>>>>_ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir average pronunciation r ij or av avert udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. To turn away or aside. Avert your eyes from the glare of the sun. 2. To prevent; avoid. The driver averted a crash by steering carefully to the side of the road. vert ( ) verb, averted, averting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>>y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir avert pronunciation Af316 aviation udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 The science or techniques of flying aircraft. tion ( n) noun......>>>>.><Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aviation pronunciation Am342 aviator udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Am343 A person who flies an airplane or other aircraft; pilot. tor ( r) noun, plural aviators......>>>>>>>.>ators.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aviator pronunciation udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. Very eager or enthusiastic. I am an avid fan of mystery novels. 2. Having a great desire; greedy. Some people are so avid for wealth that they commit crimes to get it. av id (av id) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ve.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass avocado udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Am344 A tropical fruit that is shaped like a pear. It has a dark green skin, a large seed, and yellowish green pulp. Avocados grow on trees. av do (av ) noun, plural avocados......>>>>>>>.>cados.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir avocado pronunciation :PHYSSIZE th. @ avoid udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 To keep away from. We took a back road to avoid the heavy highway traffic. void ( void ) verb, avoided, avoiding......>>>>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir avoid pronunciation void Am345 await udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. To wait for. The parents had long awaited the day of their children s graduation from college. 2. To be ready for; be in store for. Many changes await you in your new school. wait ( ) verb, awaited, awaiting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir await pronunciation Af317 awake udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 To wake up. The barking of the dog awoke everyone in the house. Verb. 1. Not asleep. We were awake most of the night because of the noise outside. 2. Alert; aware. Are you awake to the risks in the plan? Adjective. wake ( ) verb, awoke or awaked, awaking; adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir awake pronunciation Am346 awaken udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 To wake up. I awakened at dawn. n) verb, awakened, awakening......>>>>>>>.>>>>ning.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir awaken pronunciation Am347 award udEmotion proud udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Am348 1. To give after careful thought. The judges awarded my dog first prize at the dog show. 2. To give because of a legal decision. The jury awarded money to the people who had been injured in the accident. Verb. Something that is given after careful thought. My cousin received the award for writing the best essay. Noun. ward ( ) verb, awarded, awarding; noun, plural awards........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>rds.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir award pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud ga@0> aware udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 Knowing or realizing; conscious. We were not aware that you were planning a party for us. ware ( ) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aware pronunciation Am349 udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. From this or that place. The frightened rabbit hopped away. 2. At a distance. They stood far away from us. 3. In another direction; aside. I turned away to hide my tears. 4. From or out of one s possession or use. Throw away that old coat. 5. At or to an end; out of existence. The sound of footsteps faded away. 6. Without interruption; continuously. I worked away at my typewriter for two hours. Adverb. 1. Distant. The town is 3 miles away. 2. Absent; gone. My cousin has been away for three weeks. Adjective. way ( ) adverb; adjective.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ve.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 Great wonder, fear, and respect. They read with awe the news of the astronauts landing on the moon. Noun. To fill with awe. We were awed by the violence of the thunderstorm. Verb. awe ( ) noun; verb, awed, awing........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>g.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation awesome udEmotion enthusia udSndDir : a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 Causing wonder or fear. The huge whale was an awesome sight. awe some ( m) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ctive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir awesome pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia Af318 authoritative udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. Worthy of belief; reliable. No one believed the rumor because it did not come from an authoritative source. 2. Showing authority. The principal has an authoritative manner. au tive ( tiv) adjective.........>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>><Iadjective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir authoritative pronunciation Am334 authority udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Af309 1. The power or right to make decisions, command, act, or control. The captain has authority over the sailors on a ship. 2. A person or group having this power or right. We reported the car accident to the authorities. 3. A good source of information or facts. That professor is an authority on the life of Abraham Lincoln. au ) noun, plural authorities......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>orities.>>>>g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir authority pronunciation authorize udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. To give authority to. My parents authorized the real estate agent to sell our house. 2. To approve officially. The governor authorized the building of the new highway. au ize ( ) verb, authorized, authorizing..>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>orizing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir authorize pronunciation Af310 udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce A short form of the word automobile. Look up automobile for more information. au ) noun, plural autos......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>os.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir autoA pronunciation autobiography udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Am335 The story of a person s own life written by that person. au phy ( ) noun, plural autobiographies.........>>>>>>>.>biographies.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir autobiography pronunciation autograph udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Am336 A person s signature written in that person s own handwriting. Noun. To write one s name in one s own handwriting. Will you autograph a copy of your book for me? Verb. au graph ( graf ) noun, plural autographs; verb, autographed, autographing........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>raphing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir autograph pronunciation graf automatic udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. Operating by itself. We have an automatic dishwasher. 2. Done without a person s control. Digestion is an automatic action of the body. au ik) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir automatic pronunciation Am337 automation udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 The development and use of machines to do jobs that used to be done by people. Automobiles are now built by automation. au tion ( n) noun....>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir automatione pronunciation n)(azh Am338 automobile udSndDir a\a19 udSndEffect automobl.wav udPronouce Af311 A vehicle that usually has four wheels and is powered by an engine that uses gasoline; car. An automobile is used mainly to carry passengers. au bile ( ) noun, plural automobiles......>>>>>>>.>omobiles.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir automobile pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE autopsy udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Af312 A medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. au top s ) noun, plural autopsies......>>>>>>>.>psies.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir autopsy pronunciation top s max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass autumn udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Af313 The season of the year coming between summer and winter; fall. In autumn the leaves fell from the trees. au tumn ( m) noun, plural autumns......>>>>>>>.>>>>umns.>>>>' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir autumnY pronunciation :PHYSSIZE autumn in the Northeast auxiliary udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Am339 1. Giving aid or support. This sailboat has an auxiliary engine in case there is no wind. 2. Additional; extra. The mayor put auxiliary police on duty during the president s visit. Adjective. A person, group, or thing giving aid or support. Our town has a firefighters auxiliary. Noun. aux g zil ) adjective; noun, plural auxiliaries......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>liaries.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir auxiliary pronunciation g zil )or0? auxiliary verb A verb that helps a main verb to express an action or condition. Be, have, do, can, must, and may can be used as auxiliary verbs. In the sentence They must have returned by now, the verbs and are used as auxiliary verbs. An auxiliary verb is also called a helping verb...>>>>>>>helping verb.>>>> auxiliary verb available udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. Possible to get. There are still a few seats available for the game. Strawberries become available in early summer. 2. Ready for use or service. The telephone is now available. ble ( l) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir available pronunciation Af314 avalanche udEmotion scared udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Am340 The swift, sudden fall of a mass of snow, ice, earth, or rocks down a mountain slope. The avalanche completely covered the village with mud. av lanche (av lanch ) noun, plural avalanches......>>>>>>>.>>>>lanches.>>>>u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir avalanche pronunciation lanch max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared An abbreviation for Avenue used in a written address. avenue A street. Avenues are often wider than other streets. av nue (av or av ) noun, plural avenues. ........s.......s.dress.... Ave.ue pronunciation or av audition udEmotion proud udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am330 A short performance that demonstrates the ability of an actor, singer, or other performer. If I give a successful audition, I might be asked to play in the band. Noun. To perform or test in an audition. The young actor auditioned for a small role in the play. The conductor auditioned three pianists this afternoon. Verb. au tion ( dish n) noun, plural auditions; verb, auditioned, auditioning......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ioning.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir audition pronunciation dish auditorium udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Af300 A large room or building where a group of people can gather. The concert will be in the school auditorium. au m) noun, plural auditoriums......>>>>>>>.>>>>itoriums.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir auditorium pronunciation auditory udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 Having to do with hearing or the organs of hearing. au ) adjective......>>>>.>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir auditory pronunciation Af301 An abbreviation for August. August The eighth month of the year. August has thirty-one days. Au gust ( st) noun. named the month of August in honor of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome...@@@@@@@@@@@@@me.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@Rome.@@@@ Aug.st auger udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Af302 A tool for boring holes in wood. au ger ( r) noun, plural augers......>>>>>>>.>ers.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir auger pronunciation augment udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 To make greater; increase. Some people augment their incomes by working at two jobs. aug ment ( g ment ) verb, augmented, augmenting......>>>>>>>.>>>>nting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir augment pronunciation g ment )(azh Af303 August enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 The eighth month of the year. August has thirty-one days. Au gust ( st) noun. An abbreviation for August.The Romans named the month of August in honor of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome...@@@@@@@@@@@@@me.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@Rome.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir August? pronunciation word history Word History The Romans named the month of August in honor of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Am331 udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Any of various diving birds that live along northern sea coasts. Auks have webbed feet, short wings that are used as paddles in swimming, and black and white feathers. auk ( k) noun, plural auks......>>>>>>>.>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce 1. The sister of one s mother or father. 2. The wife of one s uncle. Another word that sounds like this is ant. aunt (ant or nt) noun, plural aunts...>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ts.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (antor auricle udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Af304 Either of the two upper chambers of the heart. The auricles receive blood from the veins and send it to the ventricles. au cle ( l) noun, plural auricles......>>>>>>>.>icles.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir auricle pronunciation aurora borealis enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 Shining bands of lights sometimes seen in the sky at night, especially in areas near the North Pole. The lights are caused by particles from the sun that strike the Earth s atmosphere. Another name for this is northern lights. au ra bo is).ra borealis is a Latin phrase meaning dawn of the north. The colored lights in the sky reminded people of the light of early dawn...@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@of early dawn.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aurora borealis pronunciation word history Word History Aurora borealis is a Latin phrase meaning dawn of the north. The colored lights in the sky reminded people of the light of early dawn. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Am332 Australia udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 1. A continent southeast of Asia, between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is the smallest continent. 2. A country made up of this continent and the island of Tasmania. Aus lia ( ) noun......>>>>>>>.>>>> <Inoun.>>>>a SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Australia pronunciation Am333 Australian udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Af305 A person who was born in or is a citizen of Australia. Noun. Of or having to do with Australia or its people. Adjective. Aus lian ( n) noun, plural Australians; adjective..............................ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Australian pronunciation Austria udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 A country in central Europe. Aus ) noun......>>>>.>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Austria pronunciation Af306 authentic udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce a\a19 1. Worthy of belief; reliable; true; correct. This book gives an authentic account of the Civil War. 2. Being what it appears or claims to be; real; genuine. These are authentic signatures of famous people. au tic ( then tik) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir authentic pronunciation then Af307 author udSndDir a\a19 udPronouce Af308 A person who has written a book, story, play, article, or other work of literature. au thor ( r) noun, plural authors......>>>>>>>.>hors.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir author5 pronunciation attention udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am322 1. The act or power of watching, listening, or concentrating. The magician had the children s attention. The noise called our attention to the airplane flying above us. 2. Careful thought with the intention to act; consideration. Pollution of our rivers and lakes requires immediate attention. 3. Care, kindness, and affection. The children gave their grandparents much attention. 4. attentions. Kind, polite, or affectionate acts. The host s many attentions made every guest at the party feel welcome. 5. A military position in which a person stands very straight, with arms at the sides, heels together, and eyes looking ahead. The troops stood at attention while waiting for the parade to start. at tion ( n) noun, plural attentions.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>entions.>>>>K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attention pronunciation attentive udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 1. Paying attention. The audience was attentive throughout the concert. 2. Considerate; thoughtful; courteous. When you have a party, you try to be attentive to your guests. at tive ( tiv) adjective.>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attentive pronunciation Am323 attest udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 To be the proof of; show clearly. Your high grades attest your good study habits. at test ( test ) verb, attested, attesting......>>>>>>>.>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attest- pronunciation test Af293 attic udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Af294 The space just below the roof of a house. We use our attic to store trunks of old clothes. at tic (at ik) noun, plural attics......>>>>>>>.>>>>ics.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attic pronunciation .>>>0 attire udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am324 Apparel; clothing. The queen and king were clothed in royal attire. Noun. To dress; clothe. The children were attired in their best clothes. Verb. at tire ( ) noun; verb, attired, attiring........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ring.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attire pronunciation attitude udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Af295 1. A way of thinking, acting, or feeling. Your attitude toward school is more enthusiastic than mine. 2. A position of the body. The body s attitude often shows the feelings or thoughts of a person. at tude (at or at ) noun, plural attitudes......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>itudes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attitude pronunciation or at attorney udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am325 A lawyer. An attorney presented the case to the judge and jury. at ney ( ) noun, plural attorneys......>>>>>>>.>>>>orneys.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attorney= pronunciation attract udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 1. To cause to come near; draw by physical force. A magnet will attract an iron bar. 2. To draw by gaining the attention or admiration of. The beautiful scenery in these mountains attracts many tourists. at tract ( trakt ) verb, attracted, attracting..>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>cting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attract pronunciation trakt :PHYSSIZE the magnet attracts metal Af296 attraction udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am326 1. The act or power of attracting. The attraction of the magnet drew the nails across the table. 2. A person or thing that attracts. The clowns were the main attraction at the circus. at tion ( trak n) noun, plural attractions......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ractions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attraction pronunciation trak attractive udSndDir max13 udPronouce a\a18 Having a quality that attracts people; appealing; pleasing. Friendly people are naturally attractive. at tive ( trak tiv) adjective......>>>>.>>>>djective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attractive9 pronunciation trak tiv)s Af297 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable udEmotion comforta attribute udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am327 To think of as belonging to or being caused by. We attribute stubbornness to mules. The coach attributed the team s victory to training and practice. Verb. A quality that is thought of as belonging to a person or thing; characteristic. One of your greatest attributes is your kindness. Noun. at ute ( trib t for verb; at for noun) verb, attributed, attributing; noun, plural attributes........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ributes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attribute pronunciation trib t for verb; at for noun) auction udSndDir a\a18 udSndEffect auction.wav udPronouce Am328 A public sale at which things are sold to the person who offers the most money. My cousin bid five dollars for a rocking chair at the village auction. Noun. To sell at an auction. Before we moved to our new house, my parents auctioned off some of our old furniture. Verb. auc tion ( n) noun, plural auctions; verb, auctioned, auctioning......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>oning.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir auction pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE audible udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 Loud enough to be heard. The music became audible after you turned up the volume of the radio. au ble ( l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ctive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir audible pronunciation Am329 audience udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Af298 1. A group of people gathered to hear or see something. The audience applauded at the end of the play. 2. All the people who give attention to something. That television program has a large audience. 3. A formal meeting with a person of very high rank. The diplomat was granted an audience with the king and queen. au ence ( ns) noun, plural audiences......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>iences.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir audience pronunciation audio udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 Of or having to do with sound or how sound is recorded, sent, or received. I bought new audio equipment because my old stereo no longer worked. au ) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>>3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir audio pronunciation Af299 atoll udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af288 A coral island or string of coral islands that surrounds a lagoon. at oll (at l or ) noun, plural atolls......>>>>>>>>>>.>lls.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir atoll pronunciation l or max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce 1. The smallest particle of a chemical element that has all the properties of that element. An atom has a central nucleus of protons and neutrons that is surrounded by electrons. All matter in the universe is made up of atoms. 2. Any very small particle; tiny bit. There was not an atom of sense in their solution to the problem. at om (at m) noun, plural atoms......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ms.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir atomI pronunciation atomic udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 1. Of or having to do with an atom or atoms. Those scientists are performing atomic research. 2. Using atomic energy. An atomic submarine can stay underwater for long periods of time. ik) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>tive.>>>>w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir atomic pronunciation Af289 atomic bomb udEmotion scared A very powerful bomb. Its great force and the radiation it produces come from the energy released by the splitting of atoms. This bomb is also called an atom bomb...>atom bomb.>>>> atomic bomb buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE scared scared atomic energy A term that is sometimes used for nuclear energy. Look up nuclear energy for more information....... information....] atomic energy atone udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 To make up for a wrong; make amends. I atoned for my rude behavior by apologizing to them. tone ( ) verb, atoned, atoning......>>>>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir atone pronunciation Am315 udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 On top of. There were ten candles atop my birthday cake. top ( ) preposition......>>>>.>>>>on.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation a bird atop a hat :PHYSSIZE atrocious udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am316 1. Very bad or unpleasant. Their manners are atrocious. What atrocious weather we ve been having! 2. Cruel, brutal, or wicked. cious ( s) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir atrocious pronunciation attach udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 1. To fasten. You can attach the sign to the wall with nails. 2. To add or include at the end. They attached their signatures to the document. 3. To bind by a strong feeling. I am very attached to my family. 4. To think of as belonging; assign. We attach great importance to our parents advice. at tach ( tach ) verb, attached, attaching......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>hing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attach{ pronunciation tach Af290 attachment udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Af291 1. The act of attaching. The attachment of the wrecked car to the tow truck was difficult. 2. A strong feeling of affection or devotion. The children had a great attachment to their dog. 3. A part or device that is connected to a thing. The camera has an attachment for winding the film automatically. at ment ( tach nt) noun, plural attachments.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>achments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attachment pronunciation tach attack udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am317 1. To begin to fight against with violence; assault. The enemy troops attacked the town at dawn. 2. To write or speak against. The newspaper editorial attacked the mayor s speech. 3. To begin to work on with energy. We attacked the job of setting up the tent. 4. To act harmfully on. A plant disease attacked many of the trees in our yard. Verb. 1. The act of attacking. The attack on the fort came without warning. 2. A sudden occurrence of sickness or disease. A doctor was called when my cousin had an attack of asthma. Noun. at tack ( ) verb, attacked, attacking; noun, plural attacks......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>acks.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attack pronunciation attain udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Af292 1. To get by hard work; achieve. I attained my ambition to work on the school newspaper. 2. To arrive at; reach. My grandparents have attained the ages of ninety and ninety-one. at tain ( ) verb, attained, attaining......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ning.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attain pronunciation attempt udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am318 To make an effort; try. The kitten attempted to follow the squirrel up the tree. Verb. 1. A try; effort. We made an attempt to learn how to ski. 2. An attack. The traitor made an attempt on the monarch s life. Noun. at tempt ( tempt ) verb, attempted, attempting; noun, plural attempts......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>empts.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attempt pronunciation tempt )io0, attend udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 1. To be present at. I have to attend a club meeting this afternoon. 2. To be with as a helper or companion. Three aides attended the ambassador. 3. To take care of. Doctors and nurses attended the victims of the accident. 4. To listen carefully. Attend to what the doctor tells you. 5. To devote oneself. Attend to your work. at tend ( tend ) verb, attended, attending......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ding.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attend pronunciation tend Am319 attendance udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce a\a18 1. The act of being present. Your attendance at band practice was poor last year. 2. The number of people present. The attendance at the baseball game was over 500. at dance ( ns) noun......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>>w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attendance pronunciation Am320 attendant udSndDir a\a18 udPronouce Am321 A person who takes care of someone or provides service to other people. The attendant at the park showed us where we could rent a canoe. at dant ( nt) noun, plural attendants....>>>>>>>.>>>>endants.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir attendant pronunciation astronaut enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af282 A person trained to fly in a spacecraft. The astronauts landed safely on the moon. as naut (as ) noun, plural astronauts.The word astronaut is made up of two Greek words that mean and sailor. An astronaut is thought of as sailing among the stars...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@e stars.@@@@[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astronaut pronunciation word history Word History The word astronaut is made up of two Greek words that mean and sailor. An astronaut is thought of as sailing among the stars. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE astronomer udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Am308 A person who works or specializes in astronomy. as mer ( stron r) noun, plural astronomers......>>>>>>>.>ronomers.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astronomer7 pronunciation stron astronomical udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 1. Of or having to do with astronomy. The spacecraft radioed astronomical information to earth. 2. Very great or large. The cost of the yacht was astronomical. as cal (as l) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>Iadjective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astronomical pronunciation Af283 astronomy udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 The science that deals with the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies. as stron ) noun......>>>>.> <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astronomy pronunciation stron Am309 asylum udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af284 1. A place where people who cannot care for themselves receive care. People who are mentally ill may live in an asylum. 2. A place of refuge or protection. A church may be an asylum where criminals are safe from arrest. 3. Protection given to a refugee. Some people leave their own country to seek asylum in another country. lum ( m) noun, plural asylums......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>lums.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir asylumy pronunciation udEmotion udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 1. In, on, or by. I stood at my parents side. The race started at the top of the hill. 2. To or toward. Look at this picture. 3. In a place or condition of. The children are at home. The nations were at war. 4. On or near the time or age of. We rise at dawn. Some people retire at sixty-five. 5. In the amount of; for. The car was sold at a low price. at (at) preposition......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (at)o max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 Past tense of eat. We ate all the pie. Look up eat for more information. Another word that sounds like this is eight. ate ( t) verb......>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>b.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation t)sMax atheist udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af285 A person who does not believe that God exists. ist ( ist) noun, plural atheists......>>>>>>>.>eists.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir atheist pronunciation ist) max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass ciat0{ athlete udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af286 A person who is trained in sports or other exercises that take strength, skill, and speed. Baseball players, hockey players, swimmers, skiers, and runners are athletes. ath lete (ath t) noun, plural athletes......>>>>>>>.>letes.>>>>[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir athlete pronunciation nt0kv athlete s foot udEmotion disguste An infection of the foot caused by a fungus. Athlete s foot causes blisters that itch.ers that itch.... athlete s foot buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste athletic udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 1. Of or having to do with an athlete or athletics. Our school has just bought new athletic equipment. 2. Active and strong. My grandparents are very athletic; they love to swim and ice-skate. ath ic (ath let ik) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir athletic pronunciation (ath let Am310 athletics udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Am311 Athletic games, sports, or activities. Athletics are often an important part of a student s education. ath ics (ath let iks) plural noun......>>>>.>>>>al noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir athletics pronunciation (ath let Atlantic udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 The ocean that separates Europe and Africa from North America and South America. This is also called the Atlantic Ocean. Noun. Of, on, near, or having to do with the Atlantic Ocean. We sailed down the Atlantic coast of Florida. Adjective. At tic (at lan tik) noun; adjective.......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Atlantic pronunciation (at lan Am312 atlas enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Am313 A book of maps. We took a road atlas along when we drove to Canada. at las (at s) noun, plural atlases.In Greek mythology, Atlas was a giant who was made to hold the sky on his shoulders. In the front of early books of maps, there was often a picture of Atlas holding up the sky. So people began to call a book of this kind an atlas...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@>@@@@as.>@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir atlas pronunciation word history Word History In Greek mythology, Atlas was a giant who was made to hold the sky on his shoulders. In the front of early books of maps, there was often a picture of Atlas holding up the sky. So people began to call a book of this kind an atlas. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE atmosphere udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af287 1. The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. The atmosphere is made up of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Outer space lies beyond the Earth s atmosphere. 2. The layer of gases that surrounds any heavenly body. Scientists do not think people could live in the atmosphere of Mars. 3. The air in a particular place. This attic has a hot, stuffy atmosphere. 4. Character or mood. Our house has a happy atmosphere at holiday time. 5. Environment; surroundings. We moved to the country because we wanted to live in a quiet atmosphere. at phere (at ) noun, plural atmospheres....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ospheres.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir atmosphere pronunciation atmospheric udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 Of, in, or having to do with the atmosphere. Severe atmospheric disturbances were reported by the weather bureau. at ic (at s fer ik) adjective......>>>>.>>>>adjective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir atmospheric pronunciation s fer Am314 assume udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 1. To take for granted; suppose. I assume we will arrive on time. 2. To take upon oneself; undertake. You will have to assume the responsibility of feeding the dog. 3. To take for oneself; seize. The military leaders assumed control of the country. 4. To give a false impression of; pretend. I assumed a lack of interest in the party because I had not been invited. as sume ( ) verb, assumed, assuming....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ming.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assume pronunciation Am297 assumption udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Am298 1. The act of taking for granted. A member of a jury must make the assumption that a person is innocent until proven guilty. 2. Something that is taken for granted. Your assumption turned out to be wrong. as tion ( sump n) noun, plural assumptions.>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>umptions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assumption pronunciation sump assurance udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af277 1. A statement that is supposed to make a person certain or sure. We had their assurance that they would help with our project. 2. Freedom from doubt; certainty. 3. Confidence in one s own ability. The speaker had the assurance that comes from knowledge and experience. as ance ( ns) noun, plural assurances....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>urances.>>>>+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assurance pronunciation assure udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 1. To state positively. I assure you that I won t be late. 2. To make certain or sure. Their hard work assured the success of the project. 3. To give confidence to. We assured the child that the dog was friendly. as sure ( ) verb, assured, assuring......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ring.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assure pronunciation Am299 aster udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Am300 A flower like a daisy that has white, pink, purple, or yellow petals around a yellow center. Asters bloom in the fall. as ter (as r) noun, plural asters......>>>>>>>.>ers.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aster pronunciation :PHYSSIZE asterisk udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Am301 A mark (*) shaped like a star that is used in printing or writing to tell the reader to look somewhere else on the page for more information. as isk (as risk ) noun, plural asterisks......>>>>>>>.>erisks.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir asterisk} pronunciation risk astern udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 1. At or toward the rear of a ship. The s crew gathered astern to watch the sunset. 2. Behind a ship. A sailboat followed astern. 3. Backward. The ship pulled astern into the dock. stern ( ) adverb....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astern pronunciation Af278 asteroid udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af279 Any of the thousands of small planets that revolve around the sun. Most of them are between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Some asteroids are less than 1 mile wide. Others are as big as 500 miles wide. as oid (as roid ) noun, plural asteroids......>>>>>>>.>eroids.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir asteroid pronunciation roid asthma udSndDir udPronouce a\a17 A disease that makes it difficult to breathe and causes wheezing and coughing. Sometimes asthma is caused by an allergy. asth ma (az ) noun......>>>>.>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir asthma# pronunciation Am302 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor astir udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 In motion; active. Very few people were astir at dawn. stir ( ) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astir pronunciation Af280 astonish udEmotion shocked udSndDir x a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 To surprise very much; amaze. The news that I had won the contest astonished me. as ish ( ston ish) verb, astonished, astonishing......>>>>>>>.>>>>ishing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astonishc pronunciation ston max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked Am303 astonishment udSndDir udPronouce a\a17 Great surprise; amazement. The child was filled with astonishment when the magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat. as ment ( ston ish m nt) noun......>>>>.>>>>t)@ <Inoun.>>>>! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astonishmentY pronunciation ston ish m Am304 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked udEmotion shocked astound udEmotion shocked udSndDir | a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 To surprise very much; amaze; astonish. The first flight in outer space astounded the whole world. as tound ( stound ) verb, astounded, astounding..>>>>>>>.>>>>nding.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astound pronunciation stound buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked Am305 astray udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 Off the right way or path. The family was sad because their dog had gone astray and gotten lost. stray ( ) adverb....>>>>.>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astray! pronunciation Am306 astride udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 With one leg on each side of. stride ( ) preposition......>>>>.>ition.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astride pronunciation :PHYSSIZE sitting astride a horse Af281 astrology udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 The study of the influence that the stars and planets are supposed to have on people and events. as strol ) noun......>>>>.> <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir astrology pronunciation strol Am307 assemble udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 1. To come or bring together. A crowd began to assemble for the rally. I have assembled a large shell collection. 2. To put or fit together. We had to assemble the parts of the bicycle. as ble ( l) verb, assembled, assembling....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>mbling.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assemble pronunciation Af267 assembly udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Af268 1. A group of people gathered together for some purpose. An assembly of school principals met to discuss new topics in education. 2. A group of people who make laws. In some states of the United States, one of the houses of the legislature is called the Assembly. 3. The act of putting or fitting together. Robots were used for the hazardous jobs in the assembly of the automobiles. 4. A group of parts that fit or work together. The plane was grounded when a crack in the wing assembly was discovered. as bly ( ) noun, plural assemblies......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>mblies.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assemblym pronunciation assembly line A line of workers and machines used for putting together a product step by step in a factory. As the product is moved along an assembly line, a part is added or some other work is done until the product is finished. is finished.... assembly line :PHYSSIZE assent udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 To express approval; agree; consent. The town council assented to changes in the budget. Verb. Approval, agreement, or consent. The community gave its assent, and the new traffic light was added at the intersection. Noun. as sent ( sent ) verb, assented, assenting. noun.......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assent pronunciation sent Af269 assert udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 1. To state in a positive way. The scientists asserted that their theory was correct. 2. To insist on; claim. As children mature, they feel a need to assert their independence. as sert ( ) verb, asserted, asserting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assert pronunciation Af270 assess udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 1. To set the value of property for taxation. That farm is assessed at $100,000. 2. To set the amount of a fine or tax. The judge assessed a fine of fifty dollars. 3. To charge or tax. The library assesses a person five cents for each day a book is overdue. as sess ( ) verb, assessed, assessing....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>sing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assess/ pronunciation Am292 asset udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Am293 1. Something valuable or useful; advantage. Being tall is a great asset for a basketball player. 2. assets. Property and other things of value that belong to a person or organization. Their assets include a house, a car, and a boat. as set (as et) noun, plural assets..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ets.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir asset pronunciation assign udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 1. To give out as a task. Our teacher will assign a different science project to each student. 2. To appoint. The mayor assigned three people to the committee on education. 3. To fix definitely; name. The coach assigned the date for the championship game. as sign ( ) verb, assigned, assigning......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ning.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assign; pronunciation Af271 assignment udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Af272 1. Something that is assigned. My arithmetic assignment is to do ten multiplication problems. 2. The act of assigning. The company s president is responsible for the assignment of tasks to employees. as ment ( nt) noun, plural assignments......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ignments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assignment pronunciation assist udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 To help; aid. All the people in the town got together to assist the family whose house had burned down. as sist ( sist ) verb, assisted, assisting......>>>>>>>.>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assistC pronunciation sist Af273 assistance udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 The act of assisting; help; aid. We will need some assistance in carrying the packages upstairs. as ance ( ns) noun......>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assistance= pronunciation Am294 assistant udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af274 A person who assists; helper; aide. The manager s assistant helps to run the store. Noun. Acting to assist another person. The head football coach has four assistant coaches. Adjective. as ant ( nt) noun, plural assistants; adjective........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assistant pronunciation nt)09N associate udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Am295 1. To connect in one s mind. I always associate summer with picnics at the beach. 2. To join as a friend, companion, or partner. At first the new student was too shy to associate with the rest of us. Verb. A friend, companion, or partner. One of the associates in the business left to work for another company. Noun. 1. Closely connected with another or others in work, responsibility, or status. The two associate judges went to the same law school. 2. Having or giving some, but not all, rights, and privileges. My parents have an associate membership in the club. Adjective. as ate ( for verb; it or it for noun; adjective) verb, associated, associating; noun, plural associates; adjective........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir associate pronunciation for verb; it or it for noun; adjective) association udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Am296 1. A group of people joined together for a common purpose. My friends and I belong to an association that helps preserve forests. 2. The act of associating or the condition of being associated. My friends and I are proud of our long association. 3. A thought or feeling one has in connection with a person, place, or thing. This house has many happy associations for me. Noun. as tion ( n or n) noun, plural associations..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ociations.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir association pronunciation n or n gi0 associative property udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce a\a17 A characteristic of addition and multiplication that allows you to add or multiply three or more numbers in any order and still get the same answer. For example, (6 + 5) + 2 gives the same answer as 5 + (6 + 2), and (2 x 3) x 4 gives the same answer as 3 x (4 x 2). as tive property ( tiv or tiv).@@@@@.@or> tiv).@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir associative property_ pronunciation tiv or tiv). Af275 assortment udSndDir a\a17 udPronouce Af276 A collection of different kinds. That store carries a large assortment of sports equipment. as ment ( nt) noun, plural assortments......>>>>>>>.>>>>ortments.>>>>5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assortmentk pronunciation udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 The largest continent. Asia lies between the Pacific Ocean and Europe and Africa. sia ( ) noun......>>>>.>un.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Asian udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Am286 Of or having to do with Asia or the people of Asia. I am studying Asian history. Adjective. A person who was born or is living in Asia. Noun. sian ( n) adjective; noun, plural Asians........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ans.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Asian pronunciation aside udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 1. On or to one side. I turned my bike aside so the riders behind me could pass. 2. Out of one s thoughts or consideration. Put your worries aside and have a good time! 3. So as to be available at some future time. The librarian is keeping the book aside for me. side ( ) adverb......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>erb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aside pronunciation Am287 udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 1. To put a question about something; inquire. We asked how to get to town. 2. To put a question to. I asked a police officer where the nearest post office was. 3. To call for an answer to. Don t ask that question again. 4. To make a request. May I ask for your help? 5. To invite. We asked our friends to the party. ask (ask) verb, asked, asking......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>g.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ask) askew udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 At or to one side; turned the wrong way. The picture hung askew. skew ( ) adverb; adjective......>>>>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir askew pronunciation Af260 asleep udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Am288 1. Not awake; sleeping. Be quiet because the baby is asleep. 2. Without feeling; numb. My foot is asleep. Adjective. Into a condition of sleep. The children fell asleep while they were watching television. Adverb. sleep ( ) adjective; adverb........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir asleep+ pronunciation asparagus udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 The young, green shoots of a garden plant. They are shaped like spears and have large, scaly leaves at the tip. Asparagus is cooked and eaten as a vegetable. as gus ( spar s) noun......>>>>.> <Inoun.>>>>9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir asparagus pronunciation spar :PHYSSIZE Af261 aspect udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Af262 1. A particular way in which something can be looked at and thought about. The mayor s committee considered every aspect of the traffic problem. 2. Look; appearance. The deserted house had a gloomy aspect. as pect (as pekt) noun, plural aspects......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ects.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aspect pronunciation pekt) aspen udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Af263 A tree whose leaves shake in the slightest breeze. Its wood is used to make pulp for paper. An aspen is a kind of poplar. as pen (as n) noun, plural aspens......>>>>>>>.>ens.>>>>% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aspen pronunciation asphalt udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 A brown or black substance found in the ground or obtained when petroleum is refined. It is mixed with sand or gravel and is used to pave roads. as phalt (as lt) noun....>>>>.>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir asphalt pronunciation Am289 aspire udEmotion mylist udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 To want or try very strongly to achieve some goal; seek ambitiously. My cousin aspires to a career in medicine. as pire ( ) verb, aspired, aspiring......>>>>>>>.>>>>ring.>>>>E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aspirew pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist Am290 aspirin udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Am291 A kind of drug used to ease pain and reduce fevers. Some people take aspirin when they have a cold or a headache. as rin (as r in) noun, plural aspirins......>>>>>>>.>irins.>>>>' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aspirin pronunciation r in) udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce 1. An animal that is closely related to the horse but is smaller and has longer ears; donkey. 2. A stupid or silly person. ass (as) noun, plural asses......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation assassin udEmotion shocked udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Af264 A murderer. Assassins are often paid or chosen to kill their victims. The victims are usually important or famous people. as sin ( in) noun, plural assassins......>>>>>>>.>assins.>>>>K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assassin pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked assassinate udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 To murder an important or famous person. The plot to assassinate the ambassador was foiled by the police. as nate ( ) verb, assassinated, assassinating......>>>>>>>.>>>>ssinating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assassinate pronunciation )a\a1 Af265 assault udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Af266 1. A sudden, violent attack. The troops retreated under the assault of the enemy. 2. An unlawful attempt or threat to do physical harm to someone. The suspect was charged with assault. Noun. To make an assault on; attack. The soldiers assaulted the fort. Verb. as sault ( ) noun, plural assaults; verb, assaulted, assaulting....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>lting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir assault pronunciation articulate udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Am280 Able to speak or express oneself clearly. The professor was articulate on the subject of mathematics. Adjective. To speak or express oneself clearly. I was so upset that I could not articulate my feelings. Verb. ar late ( r tik lit for adjective; r tik for verb) adjective; verb, articulated, articulating......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>culating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir articulate pronunciation r tik lit for adjective; r tik for verb) artificial udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 1. Made by people, not by nature; not natural. The artificial flowers were made of plastic. 2. Not sincere or true. The actor s smile seemed cold and artificial. ar cial ( fish l) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>djective.>>>>} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir artificial pronunciation fish Am281 artificial respiration udEmotion mylist The forcing of air into and out of the lungs of a person who has stopped breathing. This helps the person to start breathing normally again.athing normally again.... artificial respiration5 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt light artillery udSndDir a\a16 udSndEffect artilery.wav udPronouce a\a16 1. Large firearms that are too heavy to carry. They are fixed on stationary bases, supported by wheels, or mounted on vehicles with wheels or tracks. 2. The part of the army that uses such firearms. ar r til ) noun......>>>>>>>.>>>> <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir artillery pronunciation r til SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE Af254 artisan udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Am282 A person who is skilled in a particular craft. Carpenters, plumbers, and electricians are artisans. ar san ( n) noun, plural artisans......>>>>>>>.>isans.>>>>' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir artisan pronunciation artist udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Am283 1. A person who is skilled in painting, music, literature, or any other form of art. 2. A person whose work shows talent or skill. This restaurant s chef is an artist. art ist ( tist) noun, plural artists....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ists.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir artist pronunciation tist) artistic udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 1. Of or having to do with art or artists. My teacher has artistic interests. 2. Having or showing talent or skill. The dancer gave an artistic performance. ar tic ( r tis tik) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir artistic pronunciation r tis Af255 udEmotion udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce To the same amount or degree. The first movie was exciting, but the second was not as good. Adverb. 1. To the same degree or extent that. They were proud as they could be. 2. In the same way or manner that. Pronounce the word as I am pronouncing it. 3. At the same time that; while or when. My parents arrived as we were leaving. 4. For the reason that; because; since. As you are not ready, we will wait for you. Conjunction. In the manner, role, or function of. I m speaking to you as a friend. Preposition. as if or as though. In the way it would be if. The children behaved as if they had no manners. as of. By or up to a certain time. As of Wednesday, we had read four books for our English class. as yet. Up to now; yet. Our new television set hasn t arrived as yet. as (az) adverb; conjunction; preposition.................>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>.>>>>.>>>>} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom as if or as though. In the way it would be if. The children behaved as if they had no manners. as of. By or up to a certain time. As of Wednesday, we had read four books for our English class. as yet. Up to now; yet. Our new television set hasn t arrived as yet. pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE asbestos udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 A grayish mineral. Its fibers can be woven or pressed into material that does not burn or conduct electricity. Fibers of asbestos can be dangerous if they enter the lungs. as tos (as bes s or az bes s) noun......>>>>>>>.><Inoun.>>>>o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir asbestos pronunciation (as bes s or az bes Af256 ascend udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 To move or go up; rise or climb. The elevator ascended to the twentieth floor. The hikers ascended the hill. as cend ( send ) verb, ascended, ascending......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ding.>>>>' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ascendY pronunciation send Af257 ascent udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce Af258 1. The act of moving or going up. A heavy snowstorm made an ascent of the mountain impossible. 2. A place or way where one ascends; upward slope. Ahead of us there was a steep ascent. as cent ( sent ) noun, plural ascents......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ents.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ascent pronunciation sent ascertain udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 To find out definitely; determine. The police quickly ascertained the whereabouts of the gang. as tain (as ) verb, ascertained, ascertaining......>>>>>>>.>>>>taining.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ascertain pronunciation Am284 udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 A small amount of grayish white powder left after something has burned. A pile of ashes was all that remained of the burned leaves. ash (ash) noun, plural ashes. ash A tree that has a strong wood. Ash is used in construction and in making baseball bats. ash %P(ash)@ noun, plural ashes......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ash) udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 A tree that has a strong wood. Ash is used in construction and in making baseball bats. ash (ash) noun, plural ashes....leaves. ash (ash) noun, plural ashes. ash A tree that has a strong wood. Ash is used in construction and in making baseball bats. ash %P(ash)@ noun, plural ashes......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ash) pronunciation (ash) :PHYSSIZE ashamed udSndDir max12 udPronouce a\a16 1. Feeling shame; upset or guilty because one has done something wrong or silly. The student was ashamed for having failed the arithmetic test. 2. Not wanting to do something because of fear or shame. I was ashamed to admit that I had broken my friend s bicycle. shamed ( ) adjective....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ctive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ashamed pronunciation Af259 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor ashore udSndDir a\a16 udPronouce a\a16 On or to the shore or land. The children paddled the canoe ashore. Most of the ship s passengers are already ashore. shore ( ) adverb; adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>tive.>>>>' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ashoreY pronunciation Am285 array udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Af249 1. An orderly grouping or arrangement. The books in the shop window were in an attractive array. 2. A large or impressive group or display. There was quite an array of food at the banquet. 3. Beautiful or splendid clothing. The monarch appeared in royal array. Noun. 1. To put in order or position. We arrayed the family photographs on the shelf. 2. To dress beautifully or splendidly. The couple were arrayed like a queen and king. Verb. ar ray ( ) noun, plural arrays; verb, arrayed, arraying....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir array pronunciation arrest udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am270 1. To seize and hold by authority of the law. The police officer arrested the suspect. 2. To stop or hold. We hope to arrest pollution in our country. 3. To catch and hold; attract and keep. The commotion arrested our attention. Verb. The act of seizing by authority of the law. The arrest of the suspects was reported on the morning newscast. Noun. ar rest ( rest ) verb, arrested, arresting; noun, plural arrests........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ests.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arrest pronunciation rest d at0 arrival udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am271 1. The act of arriving. The reporters were waiting for the arrival of the president. 2. A person or thing that arrives or has arrived. New arrivals waited in line for their baggage at the airport. ar l) noun, plural arrivals......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ivals.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arrival pronunciation arrive udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Af250 1. To come to a place. We will arrive in Florida at midnight. 2. To come. The week of my cousin s visit has arrived. to arrive at. To come to or reach. Has the jury arrived at a decision yet? ar rive ( ) verb, arrived, arriving.......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ving.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arrive idiom to arrive at. To come to or reach. Has the jury arrived at a decision yet? pronunciation arrogant udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 Having or showing too much pride or feelings of superiority. The arrogant visitors were surprised and upset when they lost the game to our school s team. ar gant (ar nt) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ective.>>>>? SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arrogants pronunciation Af251 arrow udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am272 1. A straight, slender stick that has a sharp point at one end and feathers at the other. An arrow is made to be shot from a bow. 2. Something that is like an arrow in shape. The road sign had an arrow to show which way traffic should go. ar row (ar ) noun, plural arrows....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ows.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arrow pronunciation arrowhead udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am273 The pointed tip or head of an arrow. ar head (ar ) noun, plural arrowheads......>>>>>>>.>owheads.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arrowhead pronunciation arroyo udEmotion mylist udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am274 A ditch with steep sides that has been cut in the ground by the force of running water; gully. Arroyos are dry most of the year. ar ) noun, plural arroyos......>>>>>>>.>oyos.>>>>K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arroyo} pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist arsenal udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Af252 A place for making or storing weapons and ammunition. ar nal ( l) noun, plural arsenals......>>>>>>>.>enals.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arsenal pronunciation on0fp arsenic udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 A gray, very poisonous substance that has no taste. Arsenic is used in rat, insect, and weed poisons. Arsenic is a chemical element. ar nic ( nik) noun......>>>>.>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arsenic pronunciation nik) Am275 arson udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 The crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property. ar son ( n) noun......>>>>.>oun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arson pronunciation Af253 udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce 1. An activity by which one creates a work that has beauty or special meaning. Painting, sculpture, composing, and writing are forms of art. 2. The works created by this kind of activity. Murals, ballets, and poems are examples of such works. 3. A skill, craft, or occupation that requires study, practice, or experience. You have an art for making people feel at ease. The art of cooking came easily to me. art ( rt) noun, plural arts....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation artery udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am276 1. One of the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. 2. A main road or channel. This highway is the major artery between the two cities. ar ) noun, plural arteries......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ries.>>>>} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir artery pronunciation arthritis udEmotion udSndDir t a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 A painful inflammation of a joint or joints of the body. People who suffer from arthritis often find certain activities very painful. ar tis ( r thr tis) noun......>>>>.> <Inoun.>>>>' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arthritis pronunciation r thr buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE Am277 artichoke udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am278 A plant like a thistle, with large, coarse leaves and purple flowers. The immature greenish yellow flower head is cooked and eaten as a vegetable. ar choke ( ti ch ) noun, plural artichokes......>>>>>>>.>ichokes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir artichoke pronunciation ti ch :PHYSSIZE article udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am279 1. A composition written for a newspaper, magazine, or book. The scientist wrote an article on space travel for the encyclopedia. 2. A particular thing or object; item. Several articles were stolen from the house. 3. A separate section of a formal document. There are articles in treaties, constitutions, and contracts. 4. Any one of the words a, an, or the used to modify a noun. A and an are indefinite articles. The is a definite article. ar cle ( l) noun, plural articles......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>icles.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir article pronunciation armadillo udEmotion giggle udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Af241 A small animal that has a hard bony shell, a long snout, sharp claws, and a long tail. It digs into the ground looking for insects to eat. The armadillo is a mammal. It is found in South America and parts of the southern United States. ar ) noun, plural armadillos......>>>>>>>.>adillos.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir armadillo pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle cous0 armaments udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Af242 The military forces, weapons, equipment, and supplies of a country. ar ments ( nts) plural noun......>>>>.>al noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir armaments pronunciation armchair udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am264 A chair with parts on both sides that support a person s arms or elbows. arm chair ( ) noun, plural armchairs......>>>>>>>.>chairs.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir armchair' pronunciation armed forces All of a nation s military branches. The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard are the armed forces of the United States.ited States.... armed forces armistice udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am265 A temporary stop in fighting agreed on by those who are fighting; truce. ar stice ( stis) noun, plural armistices......>>>>>>>.>istices.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir armistice pronunciation stis) armor udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 1. A covering for the body, usually made from metal. In former times it was worn for protection during battle. 2. Any protective covering. The metal plates on a tank or warship are armor. The hard shell of a turtle is armor. ar mor ( noun..>>>>>>>.>>>>oun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir armor pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Am266 armored udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 Protected or equipped with armor. The pope rode in an armored car. ar mored ( rd) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ctive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir armored pronunciation Am267 armory udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am268 1. A place where weapons are kept. 2. A building in which a military unit is trained. ar ) noun, plural armories......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ries.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir armory_ pronunciation armpit udEmotion giggle udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Af243 The hollow part under the arm at the shoulder. arm pit ( ) noun, plural armpits......>>>>>>>.>pits.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir armpit# pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce 1. A large, organized group of soldiers who are armed and trained to fight on land. The word army is often capitalized when it means the branch of a country s armed forces that is trained to fight on land. In some nations, the Army also includes the Air Force. A United States Army recruiting poster was on the wall. 2. Any large group of people or things. An army of teenagers came to the concert to hear the famous singing group. ar ) noun, plural armies......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>es.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation aroma udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Af244 A pleasant or agreeable smell; fragrance. The bread we were baking gave off a delicious aroma. ) noun, plural aromas......>>>>>>>.>>>>mas.>>>>% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aroma pronunciation arose udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 Past tense of arise. I arose at seven o clock this morning. Look up arise for more information. rose ( ) verb......>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>erb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arose pronunciation Am269 around udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 1. In a circle or path that surrounds. I wore a belt around my waist. We walked around the block. 2. On all sides of. Flowers were planted around the house. 3. Here and there in. Tourists wandered around the city. 4. Somewhat near in place, time, or amount. Please stay around the house. I ll meet you around noon. That watch is worth around ten dollars. 5. On or to the other side of. Their house is around the corner. Preposition. 1. In a circle. The wheel spun around. 2. In circumference. The column measures 3 feet around. 3. On all sides; in various directions; here and there. We looked around but couldn t see anyone. 4. Somewhere near. Why not stay around for a few minutes? 5. In or to the opposite direction. I turned around quickly. Adverb. round ( round ) preposition; adverb.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aroundq pronunciation round Af245 arouse udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 1. To cause an action or strong feeling; excite; stir. Your rudeness aroused everyone s anger. 2. To awaken. The alarm clock aroused me in time for school. rouse ( rouz ) verb, aroused, arousing......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>sing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arouse pronunciation rouz Af246 arrange udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 1. To put in some kind of order or position. The teacher arranged the names of the children in alphabetical order. 2. To prepare for; plan. Who arranged this meeting? 3. To adapt a piece of music for instruments, voices, or a style of performance for which it was not originally written. ar range ( ) verb, arranged, arranging......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>nging.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arrange pronunciation Af247 arrangement udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Af248 1. The act of putting in order or position. Arrangement of the books took two hours. 2. Something arranged. They made a flower arrangement for the party. 3. arrangements. Plans or preparations. We made arrangements for our class party. 4. A piece of music that has been arranged. The band played a new arrangement of an old folk song. ar range ment ( nt) noun, plural arrangements.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>angements.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arrangement pronunciation Argentina udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 A country in southern South America. Ar ) noun......>>>>.> <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Argentina pronunciation Af235 argue udEmotion frustrat udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 1. To have a difference of opinion; disagree. My parents always argue about politics. 2. To give reasons for or against something. I argued against going to the beach because it looked like it might rain. ar gue ( ) verb, argued, arguing..>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir argue pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat Af236 argument udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Af237 1. A discussion of something by people who do not agree. They had an argument about who was the better musician. 2. An angry disagreement; quarrel. I was unhappy after the argument with my best friend. 3. A reason or reasons given for or against something. The children s argument for getting new bicycles was that they needed them to deliver newspapers. ar ment ( nt) noun, plural arguments......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>uments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir argument pronunciation p as0 udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 Getting very little rain; dry. A desert is an arid region. ar id (ar id) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ve.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation arise udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 1. To rise from a sitting, kneeling, or lying position; get up. The audience arose and applauded at the end of the play. 2. To move upward; rise. A mist slowly arose from the lake. 3. To come into being; appear. Questions often arise in our minds as we read about new things. rise ( ) verb, arose, arisen, arising......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arise pronunciation Af238 aristocracy udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am260 1. A class of people who are born into a high social position; nobility. Members of an aristocracy usually have more wealth and enjoy more privileges than the rest of society. 2. Any group of people who are thought to be outstanding because of wealth, intelligence, or ability. ar cy (ar stok ) noun, plural aristocracies......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>tocracies.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aristocracy pronunciation stok aristocrat udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am261 1. A person who belongs to an aristocracy. 2. A person who has the tastes, manners, and attitudes of an aristocracy. crat ( krat ) noun, plural aristocrats......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>stocrats.>>>>] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aristocrat pronunciation krat arithmetic udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 1. The science and technique of figuring with numbers. Arithmetic deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 2. The act of adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. You are good at arithmetic. tic ( rith ) noun....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arithmetic pronunciation rith Af239 Ariz. An abbreviation for Arizona. Arizona A state in the southwestern United States. Its capital is Phoenix. Ar na (ar ) noun. An abbreviation for Arizona.Arizona comes from an Indian word that means a place where there is a little spring. This was the name of a part of the state where explorers found silver. The name became famous, and people began to use it for the whole area that became the state of Arizona...@@@@@@@@@@ona.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@izona.@@@@ Ariz.na Arizona enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 A state in the southwestern United States. Its capital is Phoenix. Ar na (ar ) noun. Postal abbreviation for Arizona. An abbreviation for Arizona.Arizona comes from an Indian word that means a place where there is a little spring. This was the name of a part of the state where explorers found silver. The name became famous, and people began to use it for the whole area that became the state of Arizona...@@@@@@@@@@ona.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@izona.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Arizona pronunciation word history Word History Arizona comes from an Indian word that means a place where there is a little spring. This was the name of a part of the state where explorers found silver. The name became famous, and people began to use it for the whole area that became the state of Arizona. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Af240 udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 1. In the Bible, the ship that Noah built to save himself, his family, and two of every kind of animal from the flood God sent to punish humanity. 2. A chest carried by the ancient Hebrews. It contained the two stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments were written. Another word that sounds like this is arc. ark ( rk) noun......>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>n.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation An abbreviation for Arkansas. Arkansas A state in the south-central United States. Its capital is Little Rock. Ar sas ( ) noun. Postal abbreviation for Arkansas.sas was an Indian name for a tribe that lived near the Arkansas River. French explorers later used the word as the name of the river, and later still it was used as the name of the state...@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@.@@@@te.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@ state.@@@@ Ark.nsas Arkansas enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 A state in the south-central United States. Its capital is Little Rock. Ar sas ( ) noun. An abbreviation for Arkansas. Postal abbreviation for Arkansas.Arkansas was an Indian name for a tribe that lived near the Arkansas River. French explorers later used the word as the name of the river, and later still it was used as the name of the state...@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@.@@@@te.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@ state.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Arkansas pronunciation word history Word History Arkansas was an Indian name for a tribe that lived near the Arkansas River. French explorers later used the word as the name of the river, and later still it was used as the name of the state. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Am262 udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce a\a15 1. The part of the body between the shoulder and the wrist. 2. Anything shaped or used like an arm. The arms of the green chair are loose. arm ( rm) noun, plural arms. arm Any weapon. Guns and bombs are arms. Noun. 1. To supply with weapons. The sheriff armed the deputies before they searched for the bandits. 2. To supply with anything that protects or strengthens. A porcupine is armed with quills. Verb. arm %P( rm)@ noun, plural arms; verb, armed, arming......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>g.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Any weapon. Guns and bombs are arms. Noun. 1. To supply with weapons. The sheriff armed the deputies before they searched for the bandits. 2. To supply with anything that protects or strengthens. A porcupine is armed with quills. Verb. arm ( rm) noun, plural arms; verb, armed, arming. searched for the bandits. 2. To supply with anything that protects or strengthens. A porcupine is armed with quills. Verb. arm %P( rm)@ noun, plural arms; verb, armed, arming......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>g.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation armada udSndDir a\a15 udPronouce Am263 A large group of warships. ar ) noun, plural armadas......>>>>>>>.>adas.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir armada pronunciation udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce 1. A curved structure over an open space. An arch is usually built to support the weight of the material above it. Four arches supported the bridge across the river. 2. A monument that contains an arch or arches. 3. Anything like an arch in shape or use. The curved part of the foot between the toes and the heel is called the arch. Noun. To form into an arch; curve. The cat arched its back in anger. Verb. arch ( rch) noun, plural arches; verb, arched, arching....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>ng.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE they0 archaeology udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 The study of the way humans lived a long time ago. Archaeologists dig up the remains of ancient cities and towns and then study the tools, weapons, pottery, and other things they find. This word is also spelled archeology. ar ) noun......>>>>.>>>>)@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir archaeology pronunciation Af229 archbishop udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Am255 A bishop of the highest rank. arch p) noun, plural archbishops......>>>>>>>.>hbishops.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir archbishop pronunciation archeology udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 Another spelling for archaeology. Look up archaeology for more information. ar je) noun........>>>>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir archeology? pronunciation r;prk Am256 archer udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Af230 A person who shoots with a bow and arrow. arch r) noun, plural archers......>>>>>>>.>hers.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir archer pronunciation Rsay0 archery udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 The skill or sport of shooting with a bow and arrow. arch ) noun......>>>>.>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir archery pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Af231 archipelago udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Am257 1. A large group of islands. 2. A large body of water having many islands in it. ar ) noun, plural archipelagoes or archipelagos......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>hipelagos.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir archipelago pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass architect udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Am258 A person who designs buildings and supervises their construction. ar tect ( ki tekt ) noun, plural architects......>>>>>>>.>hitects.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir architect pronunciation ki tekt architecture udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 1. The science, art, or profession of designing buildings. 2. A particular style or method of building. We studied Greek architecture in art class. ar ture ( ki tek r) noun......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>r)@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir architecture pronunciation ki tek r)ciat Af232 arctic udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 1. Of or having to do with the North Pole or the region around the North Pole. Reindeer live in the arctic wilderness. 2. Very cold; frigid. The arctic weather lasted long into the spring. arc tic ( tik or tik) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arctic pronunciation tik or Af233 Arctic Ocean The ocean surrounding the North Pole. North Pole.... Arctic Ocean udEmotion udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce A form of the present tense of be that is used with you, we, they, or the plural form of a noun. You are late. We are glad you could come. How are your friends? Look up be for more information. are ( r) verb......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>b.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce 1. The amount of surface within a given boundary. The area of our yard is 400 square feet. 2. A particular space, region, or section. We moved from the city to a rural area. 3. A field of interest, study, or activity. What area will you specialize in at college? ar ) noun, plural areas......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>as.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir areaE pronunciation area code udSndDir a\a14 udSndEffect areacode.wav A set of three numbers assigned to each area into which the United States and Canada are divided for telephone service. You dial these three numbers before the local number when you call from one area to another. another.... area code undButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE arena udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Af234 1. A space that is used for contests or entertainment. In the arenas of ancient Rome, gladiators fought each other. Today, circuses and sports events take place in arenas. 2. A building with an arena. 3. An area or scene of activity or conflict. My cousin is interested in getting into the political arena. ) noun, plural arenas..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>nas.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arena pronunciation Shortened form of are not. Why aren t you going with us? aren rnt or nt) contraction......>>>>>>>.>>>>tion.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation rnt or nt)Rsay% udPronouce Am259 udSndDir a\a14 aqualung udEmotion light udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Af221 A device used by a person to breathe underwater. The trademark for this device is Aqua-lung. aq lung (ak lung ) noun, plural aqualungs....>>>>>>>.>>>>alungs.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aqualung{ pronunciation lung buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt aquarium udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Af222 1. A tank, bowl, or similar container in which fish, other water animals, and water plants are kept. An aquarium is usually made of glass or some other material that one can see through. 2. A building used to display collections of fish, other water animals, and water plants. People visit aquariums for pleasure or to study the animals and plants kept there. m) noun, plural aquariums....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ariums.>>>>O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aquarium pronunciation aqueduct udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Am251 1. A large pipe or other channel that carries water over a long distance. 2. A structure like a bridge used to support such a pipe or channel. aq duct (ak wi dukt ) noun, plural aqueducts......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>educts.>>>>Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aqueduct pronunciation wi dukt :PHYSSIZE Postal abbreviation for Arkansas. Arkansas A state in the south-central United States. Its capital is Little Rock. Ar sas ( ) noun. Postal abbreviation for Arkansas.sas was an Indian name for a tribe that lived near the Arkansas River. French explorers later used the word as the name of the river, and later still it was used as the name of the state...@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@.@@@@te.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@ state.@@@@ ARk.nsas udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce 1. A member of one of the Arabic-speaking peoples who live in southwestern Asia and northern Africa. 2. A person who was born in or is a citizen of an Arabian country. Noun. Of or having to do with the Arabs or Arabia. Adjective. Ar ab (ar b) noun, plural Arabs; adjective........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>ve.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Arab% pronunciation Arabia udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 A peninsula in southwestern Asia. ) noun......>>>>.>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Arabia pronunciation Af223 Arabian udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Af224 Of or having to do with Arabia or the people of Arabia. Adjective. A person who was born in or is a citizen of an Arabian country. Noun. n) adjective; noun, plural Arabians........>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>bians.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Arabian pronunciation Arabic udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 Of or having to do with the Arabs or their language. Adjective. The language of the Arabs. Noun. Ar bic (ar bik) adjective; noun........>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>noun.>>>>/ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Arabica pronunciation bik) Af225 Arabic numerals The number symbols 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0.7, 8, 9, and 0.... Arabic numerals arable udEmotion maglass udSndDir J a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 Suitable for farming. Irrigation can turn a desert into arable land. ar ble (ar l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arable7 pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass Af226 arbitrary udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 Based on personal opinions, feelings, or wishes rather than on reason or on a rule or law. Judges may not make arbitrary decisions when they decide legal cases. ar trer ) adjective......>>>>.>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arbitrary pronunciation trer )axDi Af227 arbitrate udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 1. To settle a dispute or disagreement. The umpires arbitrated between the two teams. 2. To settle by or submit to arbitration. The union and the company agreed to arbitrate their dispute. ar trate ( bi tr ) verb, arbitrated, arbitrating......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>trating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arbitrate pronunciation bi tr Am252 arbitration udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 A way of settling a dispute or disagreement by agreeing to accept the decision of a person or group that is not involved. The strike was finally ended by arbitration. ar tion ( bi tr n) noun......>>>>.>>>>)@ <Inoun.>>>>S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arbitration pronunciation bi tr Am253 arbor udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Am254 A place that is covered and shaded by trees or shrubs or by vines growing on a frame. ar bor ( r) noun, plural arbors......>>>>>>>.>ors.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arbor pronunciation udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce 1. A curved line between two points on a circle. 2. Any line curving in this way. The rainbow formed an arc in the sky. Another word that sounds like this is ark. arc ( rk) noun, plural arcs......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation arcade udEmotion enthusia udSndDir a\a14 udSndEffect arcade.wav udPronouce Af228 1. A passageway that is covered by a curved roof. Arcades often have a row of shops along each side. 2. A place with a selection of video games, for which a person pays to play. ar cade ( ) noun, plural arcades......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ades.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir arcade pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia appreciation udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. An understanding of the value of something. After studying carpentry, I had a better appreciation of fine woodworking. 2. A feeling of being thankful; gratitude. I want to show my appreciation for your help. 3. An increase in value. The appreciation of our property has been very great. ap tion ( n) noun....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>n)@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appreciation pronunciation Am243 apprehend udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. To capture and arrest. The police apprehended the suspects. 2. To understand. Did you fully apprehend the meaning of the speech? ap hend (ap ri hend ) verb, apprehended, apprehending....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>hending.>>>>e SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apprehend pronunciation ri hend Am244 apprehension udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Am245 1. A fear of what may happen. The thought of going to the dentist filled me with apprehension. 2. Arrest or capture. The chase ended with the apprehension of the suspects. 3. Understanding. I have no apprehension of the way a computer works. ap sion (ap ri hen n) noun, plural apprehensions......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>rehensions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apprehensionY pronunciation ri hen apprentice udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Am246 A person who works for a skilled worker in order to learn a trade or art. The students worked as apprentices in a woodworking shop. Noun. To take on or place as an apprentice. When I was apprenticed to the tailor, I learned to sew and run the business. Verb. ap tice ( pren tis) noun, plural apprentices; verb, apprenticed, apprenticing.......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>enticing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apprentice pronunciation pren tis)0 approach udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af215 1. To come near. The plane approached the airport. The car approached at a high speed. 2. To go to with a plan or request. I approached my parents with the hope of getting a higher allowance. 3. To begin to work on. How should we approach the problem? Verb. 1. The act of coming near. I always look forward to the approach of summer. 2. A method of doing something. My approach to training the dog was to be very patient. 3. A way of reaching a place or person. The only approach to the town was blocked by snow. Noun. ap proach ( ) verb, approached, approaching; noun, plural approaches..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>oaches.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir approach; pronunciation appropriate udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Am247 Suitable; proper; correct. Warm clothes are appropriate for a cold day. I began my letter to the ambassador with an appropriate greeting. Adjective. To reserve for a particular use. Congress appropriated money to add land to the park system and to maintain campgrounds. Verb. ap ate ( it for adjective; for verb) adjective; verb, appropriated, appropriating......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>opriating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appropriate pronunciation it for adjective; for verb) approval udEmotion proud udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af216 1. Favorable opinion; acceptance. The mayor s plan to attract businesses to the city had the approval of most of the people. 2. Permission or consent. I got my parents approval to give a Halloween party. ap l) noun, plural approvals....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>rovals.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir approval pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud approve udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. To have or give a favorable opinion. My parents don t approve of my staying up very late. 2. To consent or agree to officially; authorize. The town recently approved the construction of a public swimming pool. ap prove ( ) verb, approved, approving......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>oving.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir approve pronunciation Af217 approximate udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af218 Nearly correct or exact. My approximate weight is 100 pounds. Adjective. To be nearly the same as; come close to. Your estimate approximates the actual cost of the repairs. Verb. ap mate ( prok mit for adjective; prok for verb) adjective; verb, approximated, approximating........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>oximating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir approximate pronunciation prok mit for adjective; prok for verb)0al approximately udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 Nearly; about. We had approximately 4 inches of snow yesterday. ap prok mit l ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>)@ <Iadverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir approximately pronunciation prok mit l Af219 An abbreviation for April. April The fourth month of the year. April has thirty days. pril ( l) noun. back to the Latin name for this month. In Latin the month may have been named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love...@@@@@@@@@@@@@ve.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@ove.@@@@= Apr.l apricot udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Am248 A round, yellowish orange fruit that looks like a small peach. Apricots grow in warm climates on a tree that is also called an apricot. cot ( pri kot or ap ri kot ) noun, plural apricots......>>>>>>>>>>.>icots.>>>>] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apricot pronunciation pri kot or ap ri kot :PHYSSIZE April enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 The fourth month of the year. April has thirty days. pril ( l) noun. An abbreviation for April.April goes back to the Latin name for this month. In Latin the month may have been named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love...@@@@@@@@@@@@@ve.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@ove.@@@@- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir April pronunciation word history Word History April goes back to the Latin name for this month. In Latin the month may have been named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Af220 apron udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Am249 A garment worn over the front of the body to protect one s clothing. The cook s apron was made of white cloth. pron ( n) noun, plural aprons......>>>>>>>.>>>>ons.>>>>+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apron pronunciation udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce a\a14 1. Likely; inclined. You re apt to hurt yourself if you re not more careful. 2. Appropriate; suitable. My friend gave me some apt suggestions for my science project. 3. Quick to learn. You are an apt student in mathematics. apt (apt) adjective..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>e.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (apt) max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass aptitude udSndDir a\a14 udPronouce Am250 1. A natural ability or talent. The twins seem to have an aptitude for drawing. 2. Quickness in learning. There were many students with great aptitude in my class. ap tude (ap or ap ) noun, plural aptitudes..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>itudes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aptitude pronunciation or ap )live appendicitis udEmotion v maglass udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 An inflammation of the appendix. It causes sharp pain on the lower right side of the abdomen. ap tis ( tis) noun......>>>>.>s)@ <Inoun.>>>># SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appendicitis[ pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor Af203 uncomfor appendix udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af204 1. A short, hollow pouch that is attached to the large intestine. 2. A section at the end of a book or other piece of writing. An appendix gives more information about the subject of the book. ap dix ( diks) noun, plural appendixes or appendices. ( )...................).... ).... SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appendix pronunciation diks) appetite udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af205 1. A desire for food. When I was sick I had no appetite. 2. Any strong desire. Some people have no appetite for adventure and excitement. ap tite (ap ) noun, plural appetites......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>etites.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appetite pronunciation appetizing udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 Pleasing or stimulating the appetite; tasty. We made some appetizing sandwiches for our picnic. ap ing (ap zing) adjective......>>>>.>>>>djective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appetizing; pronunciation zing) Am239 applaud udEmotion proud udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. To show approval or enjoyment of something by clapping the hands. The children applauded the clown s funny tricks. 2. To approve or praise. The public applauded the mayor s plan for lower taxes. ap plaud ( ) verb, applauded, applauding....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>uding.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir applaud pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud Af206 applause udSndDir a\a13 udSndEffect applause.wav udPronouce a\a13 1. Approval or enjoyment shown by clapping the hands. Everyone joined in the applause at the end of the act. 2. Approval or praise. The author s first novel received the applause of the critics. ap plause ( ) noun......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>><Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir applause pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE Af207 apple udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af208 A round fruit with red, yellow, or green skin. Apples have firm white flesh surrounding a core with small seeds. Apples grow on a tree that is also called an apple. ap ple (ap l) noun, plural apples......>>>>>>>.>les.>>>>g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apple pronunciation :PHYSSIZE Blossom Fruit applesauce udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 A food made from pieces of apple that have been sweetened with sugar and cooked in water until soft. ap sauce (ap ) noun......>>>>.>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir applesauce! pronunciation Am240 appliance udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Am241 A device or small machine that has a particular use. Refrigerators, washing machines, toasters, and irons are household appliances. ap ance ( ns) noun, plural appliances......>>>>>>>.>liances.>>>>G SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appliance pronunciation applicant udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af209 A person who makes a request for something, such as a job. There were several applicants for the position of school custodian. ap cant (ap nt) noun, plural applicants......>>>>>>>.>>>>licants.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir applicant pronunciation application udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af210 1. The act of putting something to use. The application of scientific knowledge has made space exploration possible. 2. The act of putting something on. The application of paint made the old house look like new. 3. Something that is put on, such as an ointment. This application will soothe your bruise. 4. A way of being used. Many scientific discoveries have practical applications. 5. A request. I made an application for the job of gardener s assistant. ap tion (ap n) noun, plural applications....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>lications.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir application pronunciation apply udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. To use. You have to apply force to open the locked door. 2. To put on. They applied two coats of paint to the wall. 3. To ask; make a request. I applied for a summer job at the grocery store. 4. To devote oneself with effort. We applied ourselves to the task of cleaning the basement. 5. To be suitable or have to do with. The law against speeding applies to all drivers. ap ply ( ) verb, applied, applying......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apply pronunciation Am242 appoint udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. To name or select for a position, office, or duty. The president appointed Judge Smith to the Supreme Court. 2. To decide on; set; fix. The judge appointed the date of the trial. ap point ( point ) verb, appointed, appointing......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>nting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appoint pronunciation point Af211 appointment udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af212 1. The act of naming or selecting for a position, office, or duty. The appointment of the new judge was announced in the newspaper. 2. A position or office to which one is appointed. The doctor was offered an appointment on the staff of a major hospital. 3. An agreement to meet or see someone at a certain time and place. I have an appointment with the dentist at ten o clock. ap point ment ( point nt) noun, plural appointments....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ointments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appointment pronunciation point appraise udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. To estimate the value of; set a price for. A real estate agent appraised our house. 2. To judge the quality, importance, or worth of. The critic appraised the concert in a newspaper review. ap praise ( ) verb, appraised, appraising.>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>aising.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appraise pronunciation Af213 appreciate udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce a\a13 1. To understand the value of. Everyone appreciates loyal friends. 2. To be grateful for something. I appreciate your running these errands for me. 3. To be fully aware of; realize. Do you appreciate the difficulties involved in that experiment? 4. To rise in value. Real estate has appreciated in that town. ap ate ( ) verb, appreciated, appreciating......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>eciating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appreciate pronunciation Af214 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable comforta aphid udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Af193 A small insect that lives by sucking juices from plants. phid ( fid or af id) noun, plural aphids......>>>>>>>>>>.>ids.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aphid pronunciation fid or af :PHYSSIZE apiece udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 For or to each one; each. These red pencils are fifteen cents apiece. The store manager gave us five dollars apiece for our work. piece ( ) adverb......>>>>>>>.>>>>verb.>>>>% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apieceW pronunciation Am233 apologize udSndDir udPronouce a\a13 To say one is sorry or embarrassed; make an apology. I apologized to my parents for being rude. gize ( ) verb, apologized, apologizing......>>>>>>>.>>>>ogizing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apologize pronunciation Af194 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE embarras embarras udEmotion embarras apology udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af195 A statement that one is sorry or embarrassed about something, such as an offense or a mistake. Please accept my apology for being late. ) noun, plural apologies......>>>>>>>.>>>>ogies.>>>>Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apology pronunciation )ng.. Apostle udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af196 One of the early Christian leaders, especially one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus. tle ( l) noun, plural Apostles......>>>>>>>.>stles.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Apostle pronunciation apostrophe udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af197 A punctuation mark ( ) that is used in the following ways: 1. To show that one or more letters or numbers have been left out. For example, means you are, and 91 can mean 1991. 2. To form a possessive noun or possessive pronoun that shows that something belongs to a person or thing. In the sentence My cousin s bike is red the word cousin means that the bike belongs to my cousin. 3. To form the plural of letters and numbers, for example, I got three B s on my report card. phe ( ) noun, plural apostrophes......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>strophes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apostrophec pronunciation apothecary udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Am234 A person who prepares and sells drugs and medicine; druggist. poth ) noun, plural apothecaries......>>>>>>>.>hecaries.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apothecaryc pronunciation poth buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass appall udEmotion shocked udSndDir p a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 To fill with horror or terror; shock or terrify. We were appalled by the news of the airplane crash. ap pall ( ) verb, appalled, appalling......>>>>>>>.>>>>ling.>>>>- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appall_ pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked Am235 apparatus udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Am236 Anything that is used for a particular purpose. Gymnasium equipment, chemistry sets, tools, and machinery are all different kinds of apparatus. ap us (ap s or ap s) noun, plural apparatus or apparatuses......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>ratuses.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apparatus pronunciation s or ap apparel udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 Clothing; clothes. That store sells children s apparel. ap l) noun......>>>>.>>>>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apparel pronunciation Af198 apparent udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. Easily seen or understood. It s apparent that you did not comb your hair. It was apparent they were enjoying themselves. 2. Seeming real or true even though it may not be. The apparent size of a star is much smaller than its real size. ap ent ( nt) adjective....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apparent pronunciation Am237 apparently udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 As far as one can judge by the way things appear. Apparently, it is going to rain. ap ) adverb......>>>>.>>>><Iadverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apparently3 pronunciation Af199 appeal udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af200 1. An earnest request for something needed or wanted. Each year that church makes an appeal for money to aid poor people. 2. The power to interest or attract. Sports have a great appeal to people of every age. 3. A request to have a legal case heard again by a higher court. If they lose their case, the lawyer will certainly appeal. Noun. 1. To make an earnest request. The people of the town appealed to the governor for help after the flood. 2. To be attractive or interesting. Camping out in the woods does not appeal to me. 3. To request to have a case heard again before a higher court of law. Verb. ap peal ( ) noun, plural appeals; verb, appealed, appealing....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ling.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appeal_ pronunciation appear udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. To come into sight; be seen. The snowy mountain peaks appeared in the distance. 2. To give the impression of being; seem; look. They appeared interested in the game, but they were really bored. 3. To come before the public. That actor has often appeared on television. 4. To come before a court of law. They were ordered to appear in the county court. ap pear ( ) verb, appeared, appearing....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ring.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appear pronunciation Af201 appearance udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce Af202 1. The act of appearing or coming into sight. The sun made a sudden appearance through the clouds. 2. The way a person or thing looks; outward look. I could tell from your appearance that you were disappointed. 3. The act of coming before the public. That was the actor s first appearance in the movies. ap ance ( ns) noun, plural appearances.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>earances.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appearance pronunciation appease udSndDir a\a13 udPronouce a\a13 1. To make content or calm. The owner of the business appeased the striking workers by giving them more pay. 2. To supply with what is needed or wanted; satisfy. The sandwich appeased my appetite. ap pease ( ) verb, appeased, appeasing......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>asing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir appease pronunciation Am238 anybody udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 Any person whatever; anyone. Has anybody seen the teacher? an y (en ) pronoun......>>>>.>>>>onoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anybody pronunciation Af187 anyhow udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 1. No matter what happens; in any case. Maybe it won t rain, but we should be prepared anyhow. 2. Without being stopped or prevented by that; in spite of that. Our best player was hurt, but we won the game anyhow. an how (en ) adverb......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anyhow pronunciation Am224 anymore udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 Now; nowadays. Now that I can ride a bicycle I don t use my tricycle anymore. an more (en ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>dverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anymore pronunciation Af188 anyone udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 Any person whatever; anybody. Anyone who lives in this town can go swimming in the town pool. an one (en ) pronoun......>>>>.>>>>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anyone! pronunciation Af189 anyplace udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 In, at, or to any place; anywhere. Take the car and drive anyplace you want. an place (en ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>adverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anyplace% pronunciation Af190 anything udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 Any thing whatever. I ll do anything you ask. Pronoun. In any way; at all. You aren t anything like your twin. Adverb. an thing (en thing ) pronoun; adverb........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>adverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anything pronunciation thing Af191 anytime udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 At any time. You may leave anytime you want. an time (en ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>dverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anytime pronunciation Am225 anyway udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 No matter what happens; in any case. The water is cold, but I want to go swimming anyway. an way (en ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anyway) pronunciation Am226 anywhere udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 In, at, or to any place. Just put the books down anywhere. an where (en or en ) adverb......>>>>>>>.>>>>adverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anywhere7 pronunciation or en Am227 aorta udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am228 The main artery of the body. The aorta carries blood from the left side of the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs. ) noun, plural aortas....>>>>>>>.>tas.>>>>M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aorta pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass Apache udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am229 A member of an American Indian tribe of the southwestern United States. pach ) noun, plural Apache or Apaches....>>>>>>>>>>.>ches.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ApacheA pronunciation pach )Word N apart udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Af192 1. Away from each other in space or time. The houses are 2 miles apart. The trains left three hours apart. 2. In or into two or more parts or pieces. In sewing class, we tore a coat apart at the seams and then sewed it back together. to take apart. To separate into two or more parts or pieces. The mechanic took the engine apart to find out what was wrong with it. part ( ) adverb.........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>erb.>>>>w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apart idiom to take apart. To separate into two or more parts or pieces. The mechanic took the engine apart to find out what was wrong with it. pronunciation apartheid enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 The government policy of racial segregation that is followed in South Africa. heid ( d or t) noun.Apartheid is a word borrowed from Afrikaans, the form of Dutch that is spoken in South Africa. It means being apart. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @apart. SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apartheid pronunciation d or word history Word History Apartheid is a word borrowed from Afrikaans, the form of Dutch that is spoken in South Africa. It means being apart. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Am230 apartment udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am231 A room or group of rooms usually used to live in. There are twenty apartments in that building. ment ( nt) noun, plural apartments......>>>>>>>.>>>>rtments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apartment pronunciation apathy udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 A lack of feeling, interest, or concern; indifference. Apathy kept some people from voting in the election. ap thy (ap ) noun......>>>>.>>>>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir apathy1 pronunciation Am232 udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce A large animal with no tail that is able to stand and walk in an almost upright position. Chimpanzees, gorillas, gibbons, and orangutans are all types of apes. Noun. To imitate; mimic. My cousin likes to ape famous politicians. Verb. ape ( p) noun, plural apes; verb, aped, aping........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>g.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation antibiotic udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am215 A drug that is used in medicine to kill or slow the growth of germs that cause disease. an ic (an ik) noun, plural antibiotics......>>>>>>>.>ibiotics.>>>>K SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antibiotic pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass antibody udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am216 A substance produced by the body s white blood cells to destroy or weaken germs. an y (an ti bod ) noun, plural antibodies......>>>>>>>.>bodies.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antibody; pronunciation ti bod anticipate udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 1. To look forward to; expect. I anticipate their arrival at noon. 2. To think of and do something about in advance. We anticipated your objection to our plan and thought of another one that you might like. an pate (an tis ) verb, anticipated, anticipating......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>cipating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anticipate pronunciation (an tis Af182 anticipation udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am217 The act of anticipating; expectation. In anticipation of a hot summer, we bought an air conditioner. an tion (an tis n) noun, plural anticipations......>>>>>>>.>>>>icipations.>>>>Y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anticipation pronunciation (an tis antidote udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Af183 A medicine that works against the effects of a poison. The doctor prescribed an antidote for the child who accidentally swallowed poison. an dote (an ) noun, plural antidotes......>>>>>>>.>>>>idotes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antidote pronunciation antifreeze udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 A substance that is added to a liquid to help keep the liquid from freezing. Antifreeze is added to the cooling liquid used in the radiators of cars and trucks. an freeze (an ti fr ) noun......>>>>.>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antifreezee pronunciation ti fr Am218 antique udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Af184 Of times long ago; very old. We went to an exhibit of antique carriages. Adjective. Something made very long ago. The museum has antiques from the time of colonial America. Noun. an tique (an t ) adjective; noun, plural antiques........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>iques.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antique pronunciation (an t an antique rocking horse :PHYSSIZE antiseptic udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am219 A substance that kills germs or stops their growth. Alcohol and iodine are antiseptics. an tic (an ti sep tik) noun, plural antiseptics......>>>>>>>.>iseptics.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antisepticC pronunciation ti sep antitoxin udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Af185 A substance produced by the body that protects a person from a poison produced by a living thing. For example, the body makes antitoxins when stung by a bee. an in (an ti tok sin) noun, plural antitoxins....>>>>>>>.>itoxins.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antitoxin pronunciation ti tok buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass ng. m antler udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am220 One of the two bony growths on the head of a deer and certain other animals. Antlers usually have branches. Animals with antlers shed them each year and grow new ones. ant ler (ant r) noun, plural antlers....>>>>>>>.>lers.>>>>W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antler pronunciation :PHYSSIZE antlers antonym enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 A word that has the opposite meaning of another word. is the antonym of and is the antonym of cold. an nym (an ) noun, plural antonyms.Not every word has an antonym, but many do. You can improve your vocabulary by thinking of pairs of words that are opposite in meaning. Some subjects fascinate me, and others bore me. Elephants are gigantic, but ants are tiny. Can you think of others???@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@?@thers?@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antonym pronunciation language note Language Note Not every word has an antonym, but many do. You can improve your vocabulary by thinking of pairs of words that are opposite in meaning. Some subjects fascinate me, and others bore me. Elephants are gigantic, but ants are tiny. Can you think of others? LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE Am221 anvil udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am222 An iron or steel block on which metals are hammered into shape. Metals are usually softened by heating before they are placed on an anvil. an vil (an l) noun, plural anvils....>>>>>>>.>ils.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anvil pronunciation :PHYSSIZE anvil anxiety udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Af186 A feeling of fearful worry or uneasiness about what may happen. We were filled with anxiety about our boat capsizing in the stormy sea. anx ty (ang z ) noun, plural anxieties......>>>>>>>.>>>>eties.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anxiety pronunciation (ang z max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor anxious udSndDir max13 udPronouce a\a12 1. Nervous, worried, or fearful about what may happen. My cousin was anxious about driving on the slippery mountain roads. 2. Wanting very much; eager. I was anxious to make friends at my new school. anx ious (angk s) adjective....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ctive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anxious pronunciation (angk Am223 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor udEmotion udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 1. One or some. Sit in any chair. Did they eat any lunch? 2. Every. Any child can do this problem. Adjective. 1. Any one or ones. Any of these books is sure to interest you. Any of you who are ready can leave now. 2. Any quantity or part. Did you finish any of your work? Pronoun. To any extent or degree. Are you feeling any better? Adverb. an y (en ) adjective; pronoun; adverb........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>b.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE antagonism udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am208 A strong feeling against a person or thing. After their quarrel, the children felt antagonism toward each other. an nism (an tag m) noun, plural antagonisms......>>>>>>>.>>>>agonisms.>>>>O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antagonism pronunciation (an tag antagonize udSndDir udPronouce a\a11 To cause dislike in; irritate. The clerk s rude manner antagonized many customers. an nize (an tag ) verb, antagonized, antagonizing......>>>>>>>.>>>>gonizing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antagonize_ pronunciation (an tag Am209 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat udEmotion frustrat antarctic udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am210 Of or having to do with the South Pole or the region around the South Pole. The expeditions made by antarctic explorers have always been difficult and dangerous. Adjective. the Antarctic. Another name for Antarctica. The explorers set sail for the Antarctic. Look up Antarctica for more information. Noun. ant tic (ant tik or ant tik) adjective; noun......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>> <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antarctic pronunciation (ant tik or ant Antarctica udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 The continent at the South Pole. Antarctica is almost completely covered with ice all year long. Ant ca (ant or ant ) noun......>>>>>>>.>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Antarctica_ pronunciation (ant or ant Af174 Antarctic Ocean udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 The water around Antarctica that includes the most southern parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Ant tic (ant tik or ant tik)...@@@@@@@.@> ant tik).@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Antarctic Ocean pronunciation (ant tik or ant tik).i k Af175 anteater udEmotion giggle udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af176 An animal with a long head, sticky tongue, and strong claws. Anteaters claw into ant nests and use their tongues to capture ants, termites, and other insects. Anteaters live in Central America and South America. ant er (ant r) noun, plural anteaters......>>>>>>>.>eaters.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anteater pronunciation :PHYSSIZE max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle antecedent udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af177 The word or group of words in a sentence that a pronoun in the same sentence refers to. In the sentence The secretary typed the letter and then mailed it, the antecedent of the letter. an ent (an nt) noun, plural antecedents......>>>>>>>.>ecedents.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antecedent pronunciation antelope udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am211 A slender, swift animal that has long horns without branches. Antelopes look like deer, but they are closely related to goats. Antelopes are found in Africa and Asia. an lope noun, plural antelopes.>>>>>>.>elopes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antelope pronunciation :PHYSSIZE The gazelle is a kind of antelope. antenna udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af178 1. A metallic device, such as a rod or wire, used to send out or receive radio or television signals. 2. One of a pair of long, thin body parts, such as that on the head of an insect or a lobster; feelers. Antennae are used to sense touch and smells. an na (an ten ) noun, plural antennas for definition 1 or antennae (an ten ) for definition 2......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ion 2.>>>> SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir antenna pronunciation (an ten anthem udSndDir a\a12 udSndEffect anthem.wav udPronouce Af179 1. A song of gladness, praise, or patriotism. The national anthem of the United States is The Star-Spangled Banner. 2. A religious song, usually with words from the Bible. an them (an m) noun, plural anthems......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>hems.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anthem pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE anther udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am212 The upper part of the stamen of a flower. The anther contains the flower s pollen. an ther (an r) noun, plural anthers......>>>>>>>.>hers.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anther5 pronunciation anthill udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Am213 A mound of earth made by ants around the entrance to their underground nest. ant hill (ant ) noun, plural anthills......>>>>>>>.>hills.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anthill pronunciation anthology udEmotion mylist udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce Af180 A book or other collection of writings, such as poems, stories, or articles. an gy (an thol ) noun, plural anthologies......>>>>>>>.>ologies.>>>>- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anthology pronunciation (an thol max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist anthracite udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 A very hard, shiny black coal that burns with a low flame and gives off little smoke. This kind of coal is sometimes called hard coal. an cite (an ) noun......>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anthracitek pronunciation Am214 anthropology udEmotion mylist udSndDir a\a12 udPronouce a\a12 The study of the physical, cultural, and social characteristics of human beings. Anthropology deals with the development of these characteristics from prehistoric times to the present. an gy (an ) noun......>>>>.> )@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anthropology pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist Af181 anti- A prefix that means opposed to or against. Antifreeze means something that works against freezing. Antiwar means against a war........ war.... anti- anklet udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am202 A short sock that reaches just above the ankle. an klet (ang klit) noun, plural anklets......>>>>>>>.>lets.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anklet pronunciation klit) annex udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af166 To add or attach to something larger. The United States annexed the independent republic of Texas and made it a state in 1845. Verb. A wing added to a building or a separate building used as an addition to a main building. The school needs an annex with extra classrooms. Noun. an nex ( neks for verb; an eks for noun) verb, annexed, annexing; noun, plural annexes........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>xes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir annex pronunciation neks for verb; an eks for noun) plur annihilate udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 To destroy completely; wipe out. The earthquake annihilated the town. an late ( ) verb, annihilated, annihilating......>>>>>>>.>>>>hilating.>>>>' SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir annihilate] pronunciation Af167 anniversary udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af168 The occurrence each year of the date on which an event happened in the past. On February 15 the couple will celebrate the tenth anniversary of their wedding. an ry (an ) noun, plural anniversaries......>>>>>>>.>>>>versaries.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anniversary pronunciation announce udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 To make something known in an official or formal way. The principal announced that the school would be closed because of the blizzard. an nounce ( nouns ) verb, announced, announcing......>>>>>>>.>>>>uncing.>>>>7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir announcek pronunciation nouns Am203 announcement udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am204 1. The act of making known officially or formally. Announcement of the election results brought cheers from the audience. 2. A public statement that makes something known. The president will make an important announcement on television tonight. an nounce ment ( nouns nt) noun, plural announcements....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ouncements.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir announcement; pronunciation nouns announcer udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af169 A person on radio or television who does such things as introduce programs, present advertisements, and read the news. an nounc noun r) noun, plural announcers......>>>>>>>.>ouncers.>>>>; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir announcer pronunciation noun annoy udEmotion frustrat udSndDir H a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 To bother or disturb. The sound of that loud radio annoys me. an noy ( ) verb, annoyed, annoying......>>>>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir annoy pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat Af170 annoyance udEmotion frustrat udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am205 1. A person or thing that annoys. Their constant complaining was an annoyance to me. 2. The condition of being annoyed. Your annoyance at being teased was easy to understand. an ance ( ns) noun, plural annoyances....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>oyances.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir annoyance pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat xEmo kT annual udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af171 1. Measured by the year. The average annual rainfall in my state is 15 inches. 2. Happening or returning once a year. Thanksgiving is an annual holiday that we celebrate in November. 3. Living its full life in one year or one growing season. Corn is an annual plant. Adjective. A plant that lives only one year or growing season. We plant annuals in our garden every spring. Noun. an al (an l) adjective; noun, plural annuals....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>uals.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir annual- pronunciation annual ring One of the rings of wood on the inside of the trunk of a tree. Annual rings are visible on the cut edge of the stump of a tree. Each new ring represents one year of growth. of growth.... annual ring anoint udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 To put oil on during a ceremony. The archbishop anointed the king. noint ( noint ) verb, anointed, anointing......>>>>>>>.>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anoint pronunciation noint Am206 anonymous udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 1. From or by someone whose name is not known or given. The police got an anonymous phone call telling them where to find the robbers. 2. With a name not known or given. The person who donated the money wanted to remain anonymous. mous ( s) adjective.>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anonymous pronunciation Af172 another udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af173 1. One more; an additional. Do you want another apple? 2. A different; some other. I saw another coat that I liked better than the first one. Adjective. 1. One more; an additional one. When you have read that book, I have another I think you ll like. 2. A different person or thing. That plan didn t work, so we ll use another. Pronoun. an r) adjective; pronoun.....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>onoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir another pronunciation answer udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am207 1. Something said or written in reply. I could not get an answer to my question. Did you get an answer to your letter? 2. Something, such as an action or movement, done as a response. The employer s answer to the workers complaints was to raise their pay. 3. The solution to a problem. To find the right answer, multiply by 12. Noun. 1. To speak or write as a reply. I answered my friend s long letter. 2. To do in response to. I ran to answer the doorbell. 3. To agree with; match. The suspect answers to the description of the person seen by witnesses. Verb. an swer (an r) noun, plural answers; verb, answered, answering......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>ring.>>>>% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir answerW pronunciation udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce A small insect related to bees and wasps. Ants live together in large groups called colonies. Another word that sounds like this is aunt. ant (ant) noun, plural ants......>>>>>>>.>>>>.>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ant) :PHYSSIZE Antsgator Underground Ant Colony anemia udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 A condition in which the blood does not have enough red cells or when a person has lost blood. A person with anemia often feels tired and weak. ) noun......>>>>.>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anemia] pronunciation Af157 anemometer udEmotion mylist udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am196 An instrument used to measure the speed of the wind. an ter (an r) noun, plural anemometers......>>>>>>>.>mometers.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anemometer_ pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist anemone udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am197 A plant that has delicate white, red, pink, or purple flowers. ) noun, plural anemones......>>>>>>>.>mones.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anemone pronunciation :PHYSSIZE anesthesia udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 The loss of all feeling, especially pain. This loss of feeling may be in all or part of the body. Doctors give patients drugs that produce anesthesia before surgery. an sia (an ) noun......>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>>U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anesthesia pronunciation Af158 anesthetic udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am198 A drug or other substance that causes a loss of feeling or consciousness. The doctor gave me an anesthetic before setting my broken arm. an ic (an s thet ik) noun, plural anesthetics......>>>>>>>.>>>>sthetics.>>>>] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anesthetic pronunciation s thet udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 Once more; again. I accidentally crumpled my sketch in art class, so I began anew. new ( ) adverb......>>>>>>>.>>>>rb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anewA pronunciation angel udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af159 1. In the Bible and other writings, a heavenly being who serves God as a helper and messenger. 2. A person who is admired for his or her goodness or beauty. an gel ( l) noun, plural angels....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>els.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir angel pronunciation anger udSndDir max12 udPronouce a\a11 A strong feeling caused by a person or thing that opposes, displeases, or hurts one. I had a fit of anger when the heavy traffic made me late for my appointment. Noun. To make or become angry. The students rudeness angered their teacher. My cousin angers easily. Verb. an ger (ang r) noun; verb, angered, angering........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anger pronunciation Af160 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udEmotion angle udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am199 1. The figure formed by two lines or flat surfaces that extend from one point or line. 2. The space between these lines or flat surfaces. 3. A corner. The sculpture has many angles and curves. 4. A way of thinking or feeling about something; point of view. I was having trouble solving the problem, so I tried to look at it from another angle. Noun. To move or turn so as to form an angle. The road angles to the right as it goes up the mountain. Verb. an gle (ang l) noun, plural angles; verb, angled, angling......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir angle pronunciation Angola udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 A country in southwestern Africa. An la (ang g ) noun......>>>>.>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Angola pronunciation (ang g Af161 angora udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 Yarn or cloth made from the long, silky hair of a kind of rabbit or goat. Angora feels soft and fluffy and is used to make sweaters and other clothing. an a (ang g ) noun......>>>>.>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir angora? pronunciation (ang g Af162 angry udEmotion frustrat udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 1. Feeling or showing anger. I was angry with my friends for breaking my model airplane. I gave them an angry look. 2. Giving a sign of something bad, dangerous, or harmful; threatening. We were afraid to sail in the angry sea. 3. Inflamed and painful. I had an angry sore on my knee. an gry (ang ) adjective, angrier, angriest....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>est.>>>>S SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir angry pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat Af163 anguish udEmotion udSndDir R a\a11 udPronouce a\a11 Great suffering of the body or mind; agony. The children were in anguish over the death of their dog. an guish (ang gwish) noun......>>>>.>>>>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anguish pronunciation gwish) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE Am200 animal udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af164 1. A living thing that takes in food and moves about and that is made up of many cells. Unlike plants, animals do not have to stay in one place, and they cannot make their own food. Jellyfish, worms, clams, insects, birds, fish, mammals, and human beings are all animals. 2. Animals other than humans. My aunt and uncle raise animals on their farm. an mal (an l) noun, plural animals......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>mals.>>>>C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir animalu pronunciation animosity udEmotion frustrat udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Am201 Deep hatred; hostility. The animosity between the two countries led to war. an ty (an ) noun, plural animosities......>>>>>>>.>>>>osities.>>>>I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir animosity pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat ankle udSndDir a\a11 udPronouce Af165 The joint that connects the foot and the leg. an kle (ang l) noun, plural ankles......>>>>>>>.>les.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ankle pronunciation :PHYSSIZE ankle amusement udEmotion giggle udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Af151 1. The condition of being amused and entertained. The magician did tricks for our amusement. 2. Something that amuses or entertains. Playing baseball is my favorite outdoor amusement. ment ( nt) noun, plural amusements......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>sements.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amusement pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle amusement park udEmotion enthusia A park where there are rides, games, and other kinds of entertainment.entertainment.... amusement park max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Another word for a. It is used before words that begin with the letters a, e, i, o, or u, and before words that begin with an h that is not pronounced. I ate an ear of corn. The nurse checks patients once an hour. an (an or unstressed n) indefinite article......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (an or unstressed anaconda udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Af152 A very large snake found in South America. The anaconda can kill another animal by wrapping itself around the animal so tightly that it cannot breathe. an da (an ) noun, plural anacondas......>>>>>>>.>condas.>>>>[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anaconda pronunciation :PHYSSIZE analysis udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Af153 1. The separation of something into the parts that make it up. In chemistry class we made analyses of several compounds. 2. A careful examination and study of something. An analysis of the play will show you why it remains popular. sis ( sis) noun, plural analyses ( )...................)....... )..../ SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir analysisC pronunciation sis) analyze udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 1. To find out what something is made of by separating it into parts. If we analyze air we find that it is made up mostly of nitrogen and oxygen. 2. To study something carefully. The detective analyzed the evidence in the crime. an lyze (an ) verb, analyzed, analyzing......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>yzing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir analyze pronunciation Am189 anarchy udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 The complete absence of government. After the revolution, the country was in a state of anarchy. an chy (an ) noun......>>>>.>>>>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anarchy pronunciation Af154 anatomy udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Am190 1. A science that deals with the structure of animals or plants. 2. The structure of an animal or plant or one of its parts. We are studying the anatomy of the frog in science class. ) noun, plural anatomies......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>omies.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anatomy pronunciation ancestor udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Am191 A person from whom one is descended. Your grandparents and great-grandparents are among your ancestors. an tor (an ses t r) noun, plural ancestors......>>>>>>>.>>>>estors.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ancestorg pronunciation ses t anchor udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Am192 1. A heavy metal device that is attached to a ship by a chain or cable. When an anchor is dropped overboard, it digs into the ground below the water and keeps the ship from drifting. 2. Any device that holds something in place. Noun. 1. To hold something in place with an anchor. We will anchor the boat while we fish. 2. To fasten firmly. Anchor the shelf to the wall. Verb. an chor (ang r) noun, plural anchors; verb, anchored, anchoring......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>ring.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anchor# pronunciation anchovy udEmotion disguste udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Am193 A small, silver fish that lives in salt water and is used for food. Anchovies are related to sardines. an vy (an or an ch ) noun, plural anchovies......>>>>>>>>>>.>ovies.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anchovy pronunciation or an ch buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste ancient udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 1. Of or having to do with times very long ago. The archaeologist found the ruins of an ancient city buried under the ashes. 2. Very old. Marriage is an ancient custom. an cient ( nt) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ctive.>>>>w SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ancient pronunciation Am194 udSndDir udPronouce a\a10 1. As well as; in addition to; also. The twins are tall and strong for their age. 2. Added to; plus. Two and two make four. 3. Then as a result. Treat us fairly, and we ll be fair with you. 4. To. Try and finish the work today. and (and or nd or n) conjunction......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>n.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (and or nd or n)unci buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE udemotion andiron udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Af155 Either of two metal supports that are used for holding wood in a fireplace. and ron (and rn) noun, plural andirons......>>>>>>>.>irons.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir andiron pronunciation android udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Am195 A creature in science fiction stories that is not human but has the form or appearance of a human being. an droid (an droid) noun, plural androids......>>>>>>>.>roids.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir android pronunciation droid) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass v J anecdote udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Af156 A short story about an interesting or funny event or incident. The newscast on the election featured anecdotes about the candidates. an dote (an ) noun, plural anecdotes......>>>>>>>.>>>>cdotes.>>>>o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir anecdote pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass amigo udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Af145 A Spanish word that has the same meaning as friend. ) noun, plural amigos......>>>>>>>.>gos.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amigo pronunciation amiss udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 Not right or proper; wrong. I knew something was amiss when they said they didn t want to go to the baseball game. miss ( ) adjective; adverb......>>>>>>>.>>>>erb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amiss pronunciation Am180 ammonia udEmotion disguste udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 1. A gas that is a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen. It has no color but has a very sharp smell. 2. A mixture of ammonia in water that is used as a cleanser. am nia ( ) noun......>>>>>>>.>>>>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ammonia pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste Am181 ammunition udSndDir a\a10 udSndEffect ammunitn.wav udPronouce Am182 Bullets, shells, grenades, bombs, and other things that can be fired from guns or exploded in some other way. am tion (am nish n) noun......>>>>.>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ammunitione pronunciation nish amnesia udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 A partial or total loss of memory. Amnesia is caused by injury to a person s brain or by sickness or shock. am sia (am n ) noun......>>>>.>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amnesia pronunciation (am n Am183 amoeba udEmotion giggle udSndDir b a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 A spelling sometimes used for the word ameba. Look up ameba for more information. ) noun......>>>>>>>.>>>>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amoebaO pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle Am184 among enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 1. In the middle of; surrounded by. The campers pitched their tents among the trees. 2. In the company of; in association with; with. We spent last summer among friends in Canada. 3. In the number, class, or group of; part of. Elephants and whales are among the largest animals in the world. 4. With a portion or share for each of. The dessert was divided among the six children. 5. To or through every part of; throughout. The excitement quickly spread among the crowd outside the auditorium. mong ( mung ) preposition.Among is only used when you write about more than two people or things. The house stands among a group of tall trees. The preposition between is usually used when you write about just two people or things. Please sit here between my friend and me...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@@@@ me.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir among pronunciation mung language note Language Note Among is only used when you write about more than two people or things. The house stands among a group of tall trees. The preposition between is usually used when you write about just two people or things. Please sit here between my friend and me. nguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE Am185 amount udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 1. The sum of two or more numbers or quantities. What is the amount of money you spent this week? 2. Quantity. No amount of hard work will keep me from going to college. Noun. 1. To be equal in number or quantity; add up. The bill amounts to ten dollars. 2. To be equal; be the same. Their story amounts to a big lie. Verb. mount ( mount ) noun, plural amounts; verb, amounted, amounting. ts; verb, amounted, amounting. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ount.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amountG pronunciation mount Am186 amphibian udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Af146 1. Any of a group of cold-blooded animals with backbones. Amphibians have moist skin without scales. They usually live in or near water. Frogs and toads are amphibians. 2. An airplane that can take off from and land on both land and water. 3. A tank or other vehicle that can travel both on land and in water. am an (am fib n) noun, plural amphibians....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>hibians.>>>>+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amphibian pronunciation (am fib amphibious udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 1. Able to live both on land and in water. Not all amphibious animals are amphibians. The seal and the frog are amphibious animals. 2. Able to travel or operate both on land or in water. The soldier drove an amphibious tank. am ous (am fib s) adjective..>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>djective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amphibious pronunciation (am fib Am187 amphitheater udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Af147 A circular or oval building that is used as a stadium or theater. An amphitheater has seats rising in rows around a central open space. am ter (am r) noun, plural amphitheaters......>>>>>>>.>hitheaters.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amphitheater pronunciation ample udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 1. More than enough; abundant. We bought ample food for our camping trip. 2. Large in size or capacity; roomy. The car has an ample trunk. am ple (am l) adjective, ampler, amplest......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>est.>>>>o SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ample pronunciation l)(am Af148 amplify udSndDir a\a10 udSndEffect amplify.wav udPronouce Af149 1. To add to; expand. The teacher asked me to amplify my report by giving more details. 2. To make louder or stronger. The microphone will amplify the speaker voice so that everyone can hear. am fy (am ) verb, amplified, amplifying....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>fying.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amplify pronunciation amputate udEmotion udSndDir z a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 To cut off. The doctor had to amputate the soldier s wounded leg. am tate (am ) verb, amputated, amputating......>>>>>>>.>>>>tating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amputatec pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE Am188 An abbreviation for amount. amount 1. The sum of two or more numbers or quantities. What is the amount of money you spent this week? 2. Quantity. No amount of hard work will keep me from going to college. Noun. 1. To be equal in number or quantity; add up. The bill amounts to ten dollars. 2. To be equal; be the same. Their story amounts to a big lie. Verb. mount ( mount ) noun, plural amounts; verb, amounted, amounting. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ount.>>>> amt.... amuse udSndDir udPronouce a\a10 1. To cause to laugh or smile. The silly clowns amused the children. 2. To keep interested or busy in a way that gives pleasure; entertain. I amused myself by reading an exciting book. muse ( ) verb, amused, amusing......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amuse pronunciation Af150 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE giggle Giggle udEmotion giggle amble udSndDir udPronouce To walk or move at a slow pace. We ambled through the town, looking for a restaurant. am ble (am l) verb, ambled, ambling......>>>>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amble pronunciation Af139 ambulance udSndDir udSndEffect ambulnce.wav udPronouce Af140 A special vehicle that is used to carry sick or injured people to a hospital. am lance (am ns) noun, plural ambulances......>>>>>>>.>ulances.>>>>A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ambulance pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE ambush udSndDir udPronouce Am174 1. A surprise attack made by people who are in a hidden place. In the jungle the troops were always afraid of an ambush by the enemy. 2. A hidden place from which people can make a surprise attack. The bandits waited in ambush to hold up the stagecoach. Noun. To make a surprise attack from a hidden place. The soldiers ambushed the enemy near the river. Verb. am bush (am sh) noun, plural ambushes; verb, ambushed, ambushing........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>hing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ambush pronunciation ameba udSndDir udPronouce Am175 A tiny living cell. An ameba is so small that it can be seen only through a microscope. It is always moving and changing shape. An ameba eats by wrapping itself around its food. This word is also spelled amoeba. ) noun, plural amebas......>>>>>>>.>>>>bas.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ameba pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce 1. A word said at the end of a prayer to mean may it come true may it be so. 2. A word used after a statement to show agreement or approval. men ( ) interjection................>....on>.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation amend udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 To change formally, according to an official procedure. It is a complicated procedure to amend the Constitution of the United States. mend ( mend ) verb, amended, amending......>>>>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>>+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amend pronunciation mend Af141 amendment udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Af142 A formal change made according to official procedures. In 1920, women were given the right to vote by an amendment to the Constitution. ment ( mend nt) noun, plural amendments......>>>>>>>.>>>>ndments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amendment pronunciation mend amends udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Am176 To make amends. To make up for a wrong. I tried to make amends for my rude behavior by apologizing to the teacher after class. mends ( mendz ) plural noun....>>>>.>>>>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amendsi pronunciation mendz ). w Amer. An abbreviation for America or American. American 1. Another name for the United States. 2. Another name for North America or South America. 3. Another name for the Western Hemisphere. Look up Western Hemisphere for more information. ) noun. ica comes from Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer. Some people gave him credit for discovering the New World and put his name on early maps of those lands...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@nds.@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@.@@@@lands.@@@@ Amer.ca America enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 1. Another name for the United States. 2. Another name for North America or South America. 3. Another name for the Western Hemisphere. Look up Western Hemisphere for more information. ) noun. An abbreviation for America or American.The name America comes from Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer. Some people gave him credit for discovering the New World and put his name on early maps of those lands...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@nds.@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@.@@@@lands.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir America pronunciation word history Word History The name America comes from Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer. Some people gave him credit for discovering the New World and put his name on early maps of those lands. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Af143 American udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 1. Of or having to do with the United States. July 4, 1776 is an important date in American history. 2. Of or having to do with North America, Central America, or South America. The coyote is an American animal. Adjective. 1. A person who was born in or is a citizen of the United States. 2. A person who was born in or is a citizen of a country in North America, Central America, or South America. Noun. can ( n) adjective; noun, plural Americans. An abbreviation for America or American......>>>>can.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>erican.>>>>M SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir American pronunciation Af144 American English The variety of English that is used by most people who live in the United States.e United States.... American English American Revolution The war between Great Britain and the thirteen American colonies that was fought from 1775 to 1783. It resulted in the Americans setting up a free and independent country. This war is also called the Revolutionary War...>Revolutionary War.>>>> American Revolution amethyst udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce Am177 Quartz that has a purple or bluish purple color. Amethyst is used as a gem. am thyst (am thist) noun, plural amethysts......>>>>>>>.>thysts.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amethystS pronunciation thist) max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass amiable udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 Friendly and kind; good-natured. The owners of the shop are an amiable couple who don t mind people coming in just to browse. ble ( l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ctive.>>>>7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amiable pronunciation Am178 amid or amidst udSndDir a\a10 udPronouce a\a10 In the middle of. The house stood amid a grove of pine trees. mid or a midst ( midst ) preposition......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>Ipreposition.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amid or amidst] pronunciation midst Am179 altimeter udSndDir udPronouce Am166 An instrument that shows how high something is above the ground or above sea level. An altimeter is used in an airplane to show the pilot how high the airplane is above the ground. al ter (al tim r or al r) noun, plural altimeters......>>>>>>>>>>.>imeters.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir altimeter pronunciation (al tim r or al altitude udSndDir udPronouce Am167 The height that something is above the ground or above sea level. The pilot flew at an altitude of 8,000 feet. As we drove up the mountain we passed a sign that said the altitude was 4,000 feet above sea level. al tude (al or al ) noun, plural altitudes......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>itudes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir altitude pronunciation or al udSndDir udPronouce 1. The lowest female singing voice or the highest male singing voice. 2. A singer who has such a voice. 3. A musical instrument that has the range of an alto voice. al to (al ) noun, plural altos......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>os.>>>>u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation altogether udSndDir udPronouce 1. Completely; entirely; wholly. The arrow missed the target altogether. 2. With everyone or everything counted; in all. There were twelve of us altogether at the party. 3. With everything considered; on the whole. Altogether, I think the project was successful. al r) adverb.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>><Iadverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir altogetherA pronunciation Am168 aluminum udSndDir udPronouce A light, soft, silver-white metal. Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth s crust. It conducts heat and electricity well and does not tarnish easily. It is used in making pots and pans, trucks, airplanes, and machines. It is also used as a building material. Aluminum is a chemical element. num ( m) noun......>>>>.><Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aluminum pronunciation Am169 always udSndDir udPronouce 1. All the time; continuously. There is always snow and ice at the North Pole. 2. Every time; at all times. No matter when I schedule our meetings, you are always late. 3. For all time; forever. I ll remember their kindness always. al ways ( z or z) adverb......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir always7 pronunciation z or Am170 udSndDir udPronouce A form of the present tense of be that is used with I. I am happy that you can come to my party. I am going to the circus tomorrow. Look up be for more information. am (am or m) verb.....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (amor a.m. or A.M. An abbreviation used when referring to the time of day between midnight and noon.A.M. comes from the first letters of the Latin words ante meridiem. Ante meridiem means before noon. @@@@@@@ore noon. a.m. or A.M. word history Word History A.M. comes from the first letters of the Latin words ante meridiem. Ante meridiem means before noon. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing amateur udSndDir udPronouce Am171 1. A person who does something for the pleasure of doing it, not for pay. Only amateurs in sports are allowed to take part in the Olympic games. 2. A person who does something without much experience or skill. The star of the play was a professional, but the rest of the performers were amateurs. Noun. Done by or made up of amateurs. I will run the mile in the amateur track meet. Adjective. am teur (am r or am r) noun, plural amateurs; adjective....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ctive.>>>>% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amateur pronunciation r or am a ft amaze udSndDir udPronouce To surprise greatly; astonish. The child s speed at solving mathematical problems amazed us. maze ( ) verb, amazed, amazing.........>>>>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amaze pronunciation Af134 amazement udSndDir udPronouce Great surprise or wonder; astonishment. The people watching the whales swim by were filled with amazement. ment ( nt) noun....>>>>.>>>> <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amazement pronunciation nt) mid Af135 ambassador udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Am172 1. An official of a government who is sent to represent his or her country in another country. 2. Any person who acts as a representative or messenger. A group of high school athletes were sent as ambassadors of good will to European countries. am dor (am bas r) noun, plural ambassadors....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>assadors.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ambassadorC pronunciation (am bas max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass amber udSndDir udPronouce 1. A hard, yellowish to brownish material that is used to make jewelry. Amber is a fossil that is formed from the resin of pine trees that grew millions of years ago. 2. A yellowish to brownish color. am ber (am r) noun......>>>>>>>.>>>>oun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir amber pronunciation Am173 ambiguous udSndDir udPronouce Having more than one possible meaning; not clear. The sentence The Johnsons told the Browns that their dog had won the prize is ambiguous. We cannot be sure to which family the dog belongs. am ous (am big s) adjective......>>>>.>jective.>>>>[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ambiguous pronunciation (am big Af136 ambition udSndDir udPronouce Af137 A strong desire to do or succeed at something. My cousin s ambition is to become a sculptor. am tion (am bish n) noun, plural ambitions......>>>>>>>.>>>>itions.>>>>! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ambitionU pronunciation (am bish ambitious enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having a strong desire to succeed at something; having ambition. The ambitious clerk hoped to be president of the company someday. 2. Requiring great ability or effort. The governor proposed an ambitious plan to end water pollution in the state. am tious (am bish s) adjective.The word ambitious goes back to a Latin word meaning going around trying to get votes. In ancient Rome, men who wanted to be chosen for a government job would walk around the city in white robes to seek support for their election...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@@@@@@@lection.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ambitious pronunciation (am bish word history Word History The word ambitious goes back to a Latin word meaning going around trying to get votes. In ancient Rome, men who wanted to be chosen for a government job would walk around the city in white robes to seek support for their election. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Af138 alongside udSndDir udPronouce At, close to, or by the side. Another car pulled up alongside and then passed us. Adverb. By or at the side of; beside. The truck was parked alongside the curb. Preposition. side ( ) adverb; preposition........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>osition.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alongside pronunciation Am157 aloof udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having or showing little or no concern or friendliness. The queen and king had an aloof manner toward their subjects. 2. Not involved; apart. When my friends argue, I always try to remain aloof. loof ( ) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aloof pronunciation Am158 aloud udSndDir udPronouce Using the voice so as to be heard; out loud. Students will read their reports aloud to the class. loud ( loud ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>erb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aloud pronunciation loud Am159 alpaca udSndDir udPronouce Am160 An animal that lives in the mountains of South America and has long, silky wool. The alpaca is related to the camel and the llama. al a (al pak ) noun, plural alpacas......>>>>>>>.>acas.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alpacaY pronunciation (al pak :PHYSSIZE alphabet enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce The letters or characters that are used to write a language, arranged in their proper order. al bet (al ) noun, plural alphabets.The word alphabet comes from alpha and beta, the names of the first two letters in the Greek alphabet...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@phabet.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alphabeto pronunciation word history Word History The word alphabet comes from alpha and beta, the names of the first two letters in the Greek alphabet. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Am161 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia udemotion enthusia alphabetical udSndDir udPronouce Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet. The words in a dictionary are listed in alphabetical order. al cal (al l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>Iadjective.>>>>- SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alphabeticale pronunciation Af130 alphabetize udSndDir udPronouce To put in alphabetical order. The teacher asked me to alphabetize the names of all the students in my class. al ize (al ) verb, alphabetized, alphabetizing......>>>>>>>.>>>>abetizing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alphabetize pronunciation Am162 already udSndDir udPronouce By a certain time. When we got to the bus station the bus had already left. al l red ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>dverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir already pronunciation l red Am163 udSndDir udPronouce In addition; as well; too. My cousin swims well and is also a good tennis player. al ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>rb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir also pronunciation Alta. An abbreviation for Alberta. Alta. altar udSndDir udPronouce Af131 A table or a raised place that is used for religious services. Another word that sounds like this is alter. al tar ( r) noun, plural altars......>>>>>>>.>>>>.>ars.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir altar pronunciation r) E alter udSndDir udPronouce To make or become different; change. The tailor altered the coat to fit me. The new student s attitude has altered greatly since the beginning of the year. Another word that sounds like this is altar. al ter ( r) verb, altered, altering......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alter pronunciation Am164 alternate udSndDir udPronouce Af132 1. To take turns. My brother and sister alternate washing the car each week. 2. To happen or appear with one thing following another. Red stripes alternate with white stripes on the American flag. 3. To pass or change back and forth. The act alternated between singing and dancing. Verb. 1. Happening or appearing one after another. The dessert had alternate layers of cake and icing. 2. First one, then the other; every other. I have piano lessons on alternate Mondays. 3. Taking the place of another; substitute. Please think of an alternate plan in case the first plan doesn t work. Adjective. A person or thing that takes the place of another; substitute. In case you cannot attend the meeting, can you send an alternate? Noun. al nate ( for verb; r nit for adjective and noun) verb, alternated, alternating; adjective; noun, plural alternates........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ernates.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alternate pronunciation for verb; r nit for adjective and noun) alternating current An electric current that flows first in one direction and then in the opposite direction. These changes in direction occur several times a second.ral times a second.... alternating current alternative udSndDir udPronouce Am165 1. A choice between two or more things. We had the alternative of going to the beach with our friends or going on a picnic with our family. 2. One of two or more things that may be chosen. We chose the first alternative, and went to the beach. Noun. Being or giving a choice between two or more things. We were offered the alternative plans of leaving that day or the next. Adjective. al tive ( tiv) noun, plural alternatives; adjective........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>adjective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alternative pronunciation tiv) although udSndDir udPronouce In spite of the fact that; though. Although I ate a big dinner, I was hungry again in an hour. al though ( ) conjunction...>>>>.>>>>nction.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir although! pronunciation Af133 alligator udEmotion scared udSndDir udPronouce Af122 An animal with a long head and tail and a thick, tough skin. Alligators live in rivers and swamps in the southeastern United States and China. Alligators are reptiles. They are closely related to crocodiles but have shorter, wider heads. al tor (al r) noun, plural alligators......>>>>>>>.>igators.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alligator pronunciation :PHYSSIZE :PHYSSIZE Alligator Crocodile alliteration udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Af123 The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of several words in a phrase or sentence. The bees buzzed in the birches in back of the barn is an example of alliteration. al tion ( n) noun, plural alliterations....>>>>>>>.>iterations.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alliteration pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass allot udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give out as a share. The money raised at the bazaar was allotted to three charities. The chairperson allotted ten minutes to each speaker. 2. To reserve for some use. The city council allotted funds for a new library. al lot ( ) verb, allotted, allotting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir allot pronunciation Af124 allow udSndDir udPronouce Am151 1. To give permission to or for; permit. Will you allow me to use your bicycle? The manager does not allow smoking in the restaurant. 2. To make provision for; assign. We allowed an extra hour to make the trip in case of heavy traffic. to allow for. To provide for some future need or possibility. We allowed for medical expenses in preparing the household budget. al low ( ) verb, allowed, allowing...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir allow idiom to allow for. To provide for some future need or possibility. We allowed for medical expenses in preparing the household budget. pronunciation allowance udEmotion enthusia udSndDir udPronouce Am152 1. A sum of money or quantity of something given at regular times or set aside for a particular purpose. How much is your weekly allowance? 2. A reduction in price made for a special reason; discount. We got an allowance of $600 when we traded in our old car for a new one. al ance ( ns) noun, plural allowances....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>owances.>>>>/ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir allowance pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE enthusia Enthusia alloy udSndDir udPronouce Am153 A substance made by melting and mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. al loy (al oi or ) noun, plural alloys....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>oys.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alloy pronunciation oi or all right 1. Acceptable; good enough. The book was not as good as I had hoped, but it was all right. 2. Not hurt or ill; safe; well. Our friend asked if we were all right after the accident. 3. Yes. All right, I ll do it...................ll do it.... all right allude udSndDir udPronouce To mention briefly or refer to indirectly. The reporter alluded to the errors made by the shortstop. al lude ( ) verb, alluded, alluding......>>>>>>>.>>>>ding.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir allude= pronunciation Af125 udSndDir udPronouce To unite in order to do something. Great Britain and the United States allied themselves during World War II. Verb. A person, group, or nation united with another in order to do something. France was an ally of the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. Noun. al for verb; al for noun) verb, allied, allying; noun, plural allies........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>es.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation for verb; al for noun) almanac udSndDir udPronouce Am154 1. A book that contains facts and figures on many different subjects. Almanacs are published every year. 2. A book that gives facts about the weather, the tides, and the rising and setting of the sun for each day of the year. al nac ( ) noun, plural almanacs....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>anacs.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir almanac pronunciation almond udSndDir udPronouce Am155 An oval nut. It grows on a tree that is also called an almond. al mond ( nd or am nd) noun, plural almonds......>>>>>>>>>>.>onds.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir almondo pronunciation nd or am :PHYSSIZE Fruit Kernel almost udSndDir udPronouce Very close to; nearly. I am almost finished with the work. al most ( st) adverb......>>>>.>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir almost pronunciation Af126 aloft udSndDir udPronouce 1. Far above the ground; high up. There were many kites aloft at the beach last weekend. 2. High up on the mast or rigging of a ship. The sailors climbed aloft on ladders made of rope. loft ( ) adverb; adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aloft pronunciation Af127 aloha udSndDir udPronouce Af128 The Hawaiian word that means both hello and good-bye. ) noun, plural alohas; interjection......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>ion.>>>>A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aloha pronunciation alone udSndDir udPronouce Am156 1. Apart from anyone or anything else. We were alone all day on the beach. 2. With no other person, group, or thing; only. The Supreme Court alone can declare a law unconstitutional. Adjective. 1. Without anyone or anything else. My cousin lives alone. 2. Without help or support. Can you finish the job alone? Adverb. to leave alone or to let alone. To not bother, interrupt, or interfere with. Please leave me alone for an hour so I can finish reading this book. lone ( ) adjective; adverb.........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>erb.>>>>i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alone idiom to leave alone or to let alone. To not bother, interrupt, or interfere with. Please leave me alone for an hour so I can finish reading this book. pronunciation along udSndDir udPronouce Af129 1. Over or following the length of. Flowers grew along the path. We walked along the highway. 2. At some place on. Can we stop along the way for lunch? Preposition. 1. Toward what is ahead; farther on; onward; forward. After we got through the traffic jam, we were able to drive along quickly. 2. With oneself. Don t forget to bring along your umbrella. Adverb. to get along. 1. To manage successfully. How are you getting along with your new business? 2. To be in harmony; agree. The children get along well. long ( ) preposition; adverb.........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>erb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir along idiom to get along. 1. To manage successfully. How are you getting along with your new business? 2. To be in harmony; agree. The children get along well. pronunciation alight udSndDir udPronouce 1. To get down or get off. The door of the plane opened, and the passengers alighted. 2. To come down from the air; land. The bee alighted on the flower. light ( ) verb, alighted or alit ( ), alighting. alight 1. Lit up; glowing. The child s face was alight with joy. 2. On fire; burning. Is the charcoal alight yet? light %P( )@ adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alight pronunciation ) or for alit ( Af115 SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alight udSndDir udPronouce 1. Lit up; glowing. The child s face was alight with joy. 2. On fire; burning. Is the charcoal alight yet? light ( ) adjective.... the flower. light ( ) verb, alighted or alit %P( ),@ alighting. alight 1. Lit up; glowing. The child s face was alight with joy. 2. On fire; burning. Is the charcoal alight yet? light %P( )@ adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alight pronunciation Af116 align udSndDir udPronouce To put in a straight line. The captain aligned the troops for the parade. lign ( ) verb, aligned, aligning......>>>>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir align pronunciation Am143 alike udSndDir udPronouce Am144 In the same way; similarly. The twins often dress alike. Adverb. Like one another; similar. No two people have fingerprints that are exactly alike. Adjective. like ( ) adverb; adjective........>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alike pronunciation alimentary canal udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce Am145 A long tube that carries food through the body. It includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. It is a part of the digestive system. al ry canal (al ).@@@@@@@.@ al ).@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alimentary canal pronunciation or al max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt alive udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having life; living. These plants must be given water if you want them to stay alive. 2. In existence or operation; active. The results of the poll kept the candidate hopes alive during the campaign. live ( ) adjective....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alive pronunciation Af117 udSndDir udPronouce 1. The whole of. We ate all the ice cream. 2. Every one. Students from all the schools in town were in the swimming meet. Adjective. 1. The whole amount or number. All of us are going to the party. All of the sugar is gone. 2. Everything or everyone. All were saved from the fire. Pronoun. Completely. The work is all finished. Adverb. Everything that one has. The team gave its all during the game and won. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is awl. all ( l) adjective; pronoun; adverb; noun....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>n.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Allah udSndDir udPronouce God, in the Muslim religion. Al lah (al ) noun......>>>>.>oun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Allah pronunciation Am146 all-around udSndDir udPronouce 1. Having talent, skill, or knowledge in many areas. Some events in the Olympic games require all-around athletes, and others involve a particular skill. 2. Wide in range; not limited; broad. That school will give you an all-around education. all-a round ( round ) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>djective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir all-around pronunciation round Af118 allege udSndDir udPronouce To say or declare positively but without final proof. The villagers alleged that the sawmill caused the water pollution. al lege ( ) verb, alleged, alleging......>>>>>>>.>>>>ging.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir allegeQ pronunciation Am147 allegiance udSndDir udPronouce Faithful feelings and behavior; loyalty and devotion to a country, person, group, or cause. Americans owe allegiance to the United States. al giance ( ns) noun......>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>>5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir allegiancek pronunciation Am148 allergic udSndDir udPronouce Af119 1. Having an allergy. Are you sniffling because you re allergic to pollen? 2. Of or caused by an allergy. A rash is sometimes an allergic reaction. al gic ( jik) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir allergic pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor udEmotion uncomfor allergy udEmotion uncomfor udSndDir udPronouce Am149 A condition that causes a person to have an unpleasant reaction to certain things that are harmless to most people. A person can have an allergy to pollen, dust, certain foods, and other substances. Rashes and sneezing are some of the reactions that allergies can cause. al gy (al ) noun, plural allergies......>>>>>>>.>rgies.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir allergy pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE uncomfor uncomfor alley udSndDir udPronouce Am150 1. A narrow street or passageway between or behind buildings. There is an alley behind those apartments where people can park their cars. 2. A long, narrow lane down which bowling balls are rolled. The pins to be knocked down by the ball are at the far end of the alley. al ley (al ) noun, plural alleys......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>eys.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alley pronunciation alliance udSndDir udPronouce Af120 An agreement between two or more countries, groups, or people to work together in doing something. The two nations had an alliance by which each promised to defend the other. al ance ( ns) noun, plural alliances......>>>>>>>.>>>>iances.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alliance pronunciation allied udSndDir udPronouce 1. Joined together by an alliance. The allied countries fought on the same side during the war. 2. Related or similar. Drawing and painting are allied arts. al lied ( or al d) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir allied pronunciation or al Af121 album udSndDir udPronouce Af109 1. A book with blank pages. People use albums to hold things like photographs and stamps. 2. A phonograph record or set of records in one container. You have more jazz albums than anyone else I know. al bum (al m) noun, plural albums....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ums.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir album pronunciation :PHYSSIZE an album of photographss alcohol udSndDir udPronouce Am134 A clear liquid that has no smell. Alcohol burns easily and evaporates quickly. It comes from certain grains and fruits, or it can be made in a laboratory. One kind of alcohol is found in drinks like whiskey, wine, and beer. Alcohol is also used in making medicines and chemicals. al hol (al ) noun, plural alcohols......>>>>>>>.>ohols.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alcohol pronunciation alcoholic udSndDir udPronouce Af110 1. Containing or caused by alcohol. At the party the host served alcoholic drinks as well as soft drinks. 2. Suffering from alcoholism. Adjective. A person who suffers from alcoholism. Noun. al ic (al lik) adjective; noun, plural alcoholics........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>oholics.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alcoholic pronunciation alcoholism udEmotion udSndDir a\a8 udPronouce A disease in which a person has a very strong desire to drink alcoholic beverages and finds it hard to control the desire. al ism (al m) noun......>>>>.>@ <Inoun.>>>>7 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alcoholismm pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE Af111 alcove udSndDir udPronouce Am135 A small area of a room that opens out from a main area. I study in an alcove off our living room. al cove (al v) noun, plural alcoves......>>>>>>>.>>>>oves.>>>>! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alcoveS pronunciation v)oud alder udSndDir udPronouce Af112 A tree or shrub that has rough bark and oval leaves with jagged edges. The alder is related to the birch tree. Alders grow in cool, moist places. al der ( r) noun, plural alders......>>>>>>>.>ers.>>>>= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alder pronunciation :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce An alcoholic drink, similar to beer, that is made from malt and hops. Another word that sounds like this is ail. ale ( l) noun, plural ales......>>>>>>>.>>>>.>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation l)v)ou alert udSndDir udPronouce Af113 1. Watching carefully; attentive. The rabbit was alert to the slightest movement. 2. Quick to act or learn. The goalie was alert and didn t let anyone score. Adjective. A signal that warns of possible danger; alarm. A siren sounded the alert. Noun. To make aware of; warn. The Coast Guard alerted the town to the coming hurricane. Verb. lert ( ) adjective; noun, plural alerts; verb, alerted, alerting........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alert pronunciation Aleut udSndDir udPronouce Am136 A member of a people living on the Aleutian Islands, a chain of islands that are part of Alaska. Al eut ( ) noun, plural Aleut or Aleuts......>>>>>>>>>>.>uts.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Aleut pronunciation alfalfa udSndDir udPronouce A plant that has bluish purple flowers and groups of three leaflets like clover leaves. Alfalfa is grown as a food for cattle and other livestock. al fa (al fal noun....>>>>.>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alfalfa pronunciation (al fal :PHYSSIZE Am137 algae udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce Am138 Simple living things that are composed of one or more cells. Most algae are plants that do not have roots or flowers. Some kinds of algae are neither plants nor animals. Seaweed and some other ocean plants are algae. al gae (al ) plural noun......>>>>.>oun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir algae pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste algebra udSndDir udPronouce The branch of mathematics that deals with the relations between known and unknown numbers. In an algebra problem, letters are used to stand for unknown numbers. In the algebra problem X + Y = 7, if X = 3, then Y = 4. al bra (al ) noun....>>>>.>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir algebra pronunciation Am139 Algeria udSndDir udPronouce A country in northern Africa. Al a (al j ) noun......>>>>.>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Algeria pronunciation (al j Am140 alias udSndDir udPronouce Af114 A name used to hide one s real name. The criminal had three aliases. Noun. Otherwise called; also known as. Lee Hunter, alias Kim Tracey, was wanted by the police for questioning. Adverb. s) noun, plural aliases; adverb........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>erb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alias pronunciation alibi enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce Am141 1. A claim or proof that one was somewhere else when a crime was committed. The suspects in the robbery had good alibis. 2. An excuse. Do you have an alibi for being late? al bi (al ) noun, plural alibis.word alibi comes from a Latin word that means somewhere else. Persons accused of a crime would try to prove that they were in another place at the time of the crime. The claim or proof that a person was somewhere else became known as an alibi...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@>@@@@@@@bi.>@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alibi pronunciation word history Word History The word alibi comes from a Latin word that means somewhere else. Persons accused of a crime would try to prove that they were in another place at the time of the crime. The claim or proof that a person was somewhere else became known as an alibi. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE alien udSndDir udSndEffect alien2.wav udPronouce Am142 1. A person who is not a citizen of the country in which he or she lives; foreigner. 2. A being from some place outside of the earth or its atmosphere. The movie was about aliens that tried to take over the earth. Noun. 1. Of or from another country. This city has a large alien population. 2. Not familiar; different. The customs of those people are alien to me. Adjective. al ien ( n or n) noun, plural aliens; adjective....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alien pronunciation n or SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE pronunciation Postal abbreviation for Alaska. Alaska The largest state of the United States. It is located in the northwestern part of North America. The capital of Alaska is Juneau. ) noun. her plants people who clear land. The words were used first as the name of an Indian tribe that lived near the Alabama River. The tribe s name was used for the river, and the state of Alabama was later named for the river...@@@@@@@@@@er.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@river.@@@@ AKa.ama akimbo udEmotion maglass udSndDir & a\a7 udPronouce With the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward. ) adjective......>>>>.>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir akimbo pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass Am131 udSndDir udPronouce 1. Belonging to the same family; related. My cousin and I are akin. 2. Like each other; similar. Love and friendship are akin. kin ( ) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ve.>>>>1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir akina pronunciation Postal abbreviation for Alabama. Alabama A state in the southeastern United States. Its capital is Montgomery. Al a (al ) noun. bama comes from two Indian words that mean people who gather plants people who clear land. The words were used first as the name of an Indian tribe that lived near the Alabama River. The tribe s name was used for the river, and the state of Alabama was later named for the river...@@@@@@@@@@er.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@river.@@@@; ALa.ama An abbreviation for Alabama. Alabama A state in the southeastern United States. Its capital is Montgomery. Al a (al ) noun. bama comes from two Indian words that mean people who gather plants people who clear land. The words were used first as the name of an Indian tribe that lived near the Alabama River. The tribe s name was used for the river, and the state of Alabama was later named for the river...@@@@@@@@@@er.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@river.@@@@; Ala.ama Alabama enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce A state in the southeastern United States. Its capital is Montgomery. Al a (al ) noun. mery. Al a (al ) noun. bama comes from two Indian words that mean people who gather plants people who clear land. The words were used first as the name of an Indian tribe that lived near the Alabama River. The tribe s name was used for the river, and the state of Alabama was later named for the river...@@@@@@@@@@er.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@river.@@@@% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Alabama pronunciation word history Word History The name Alabama comes from two Indian words that mean people who gather plants people who clear land. The words were used first s the name of an Indian tribe that lived near the Alabama River. The tribe s name was used for the river, and the state of Alabama was later named for the river. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Af103 alabaster udEmotion maglass udSndDir 8 a\a7 udPronouce A smooth, white stone. It is used to make sculptures. ter (al r) noun......>>>>.> <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alabaster pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass Af104 alarm udEmotion shocked udSndDir udSndEffect alarm.wav udPronouce Af105 1. A bell, buzzer, or other device used to wake people up or to warn them of danger. Set the alarm for seven o clock. The bank has an alarm that alerts the police in case of a robbery. 2. A sudden fear of danger. The loud thunder filled the child with alarm. 3. A warning of danger. The radio broadcast spread the alarm that a hurricane was approaching. Noun. To make afraid; frighten. The news that the river was rising alarmed us. Verb. larm ( ) noun, plural alarms; verb, alarmed, alarming......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir alarm pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE alarm clock udSndDir udSndEffect alarmclk.wav A clock that can be set to ring, buzz, or make some other sound at a particular time. People use alarm clocks to wake them up in the morning.he morning.... alarm clock SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce An expression used to show sorrow, regret, or disappointment. Alas! All of our plans have failed. las ( ) interjection......>>>>.>>>>on.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Alas. An abbreviation for Alaska. Alaska The largest state of the United States. It is located in the northwestern part of North America. The capital of Alaska is Juneau. ) noun. An abbreviation for Alaska.The name Alaska comes from an Eskimo word meaning mainland. The Eskimo who named Alaska lived on islands off of its coast...@@@@@@@@@@ast.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@oast.@@@@ Alas.a Alaska enterPage leavePage enterPage sHistShowing leavePage word history definition sHistShowing word history definition sHistShowing udSndDir udPronouce The largest state of the United States. It is located in the northwestern part of North America. The capital of Alaska is Juneau. ) noun. Postal abbreviation for Alaska. An abbreviation for Alaska.The name Alaska comes from an Eskimo word meaning mainland. The Eskimo who named Alaska lived on islands off of its coast...@@@@@@@@@@ast.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@.@@@@@@@.@oast.@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Alaska pronunciation word history Word History The name Alaska comes from an Eskimo word meaning mainland. The Eskimo who named Alaska lived on islands off of its coast. WordHistoryButton WHButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE WordHistButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown WordHistButton buttonUp word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing word History word History definition WordHistButton sHistShowing :PHYSSIZE Am132 Albania udSndDir udPronouce A country in southeastern Europe. Al a (al b ) noun......>>>>.>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Albania pronunciation (al b Af106 albatross udSndDir udPronouce Am133 A large, black and white bird that has a long, hooked beak and webbed feet. The albatross has very large wings and is able to fly great distances. It is usually found in the southern oceans of the world. al tross (al ) noun, plural albatrosses......>>>>>>>.>trosses.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir albatross pronunciation Alberta udSndDir udPronouce A province in western Canada. Its capital is Edmonton. Al ta (al b ) noun. Postal abbreviation for Alberta. An abbreviation for Alberta......>rta.>>>>.>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>berta.>>>>5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Alberta pronunciation (al b Af107 albino udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce Af108 A person, animal, or plant that lacks normal coloring. An albino rabbit has white fur and pink eyes. al no (al b ) noun, plural albinos......>>>>>>>.>inos.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir albinoi pronunciation (al b max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass airfield udSndDir udPronouce Am123 An area of land where aircraft can take off and land; landing field. air field ( ) noun, plural airfields......>>>>>>>.>fields.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airfield/ pronunciation air force The branch of a country s armed forces trained to fight using aircraft. The words air force are often capitalized when they mean the air force of a particular country....y. country.... air force airline udSndDir udPronouce Am124 An organization or business that carries passengers and freight from one place to another by airplane. air line ( ) noun, plural airlines......>>>>>>>.>lines.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airline pronunciation airliner udSndDir udSndEffect airliner.wav udPronouce A large airplane that carries passengers. air r) noun, plural airliners......>>>>>>>.>liners.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airlinerI pronunciation SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE airmail udSndDir udPronouce 1. A system of transportation that carries mail by airplane. 2. Mail carried by airplane. Noun. To send by airmail. I am going to airmail this letter to our senator. Verb. Having to do with or sent by means of airmail. Our cousin in Canada sent us an airmail letter. Adjective. By means of airmail. Please send this package airmail so it will arrive quickly. Adverb. air mail ( ) noun; verb, airmailed, airmailing; adjective; adverb............>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>dverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airmail pronunciation Am125 airman udSndDir udPronouce Af100 An enlisted person in the United States Air Force who ranks below a sergeant. air man ( n) noun, plural airmen ( n).@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@.@m n).@@@@9 SayHotWord2 buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airmanK pronunciation airplane udSndDir udPronouce Af101 A machine with wings that flies. An airplane is heavier than air, and is driven by propellers or jet engines. air plane ( ) noun, plural airplanes......>>>>>>>.>planes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airplaneY pronunciation airport udSndDir udPronouce Am126 A place where airplanes can take off and land. An airport has buildings for sheltering and repairing airplanes and for receiving passengers and freight. air port ( ) noun, plural airports......>>>>>>>.>ports.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airport pronunciation :PHYSSIZE air pressure The force that air puts on things. Air pressure in the atmosphere is caused by the weight of the air high above the earth pressing down on the air that is that is below. is below.... air pressure airship udSndDir udPronouce Am127 An aircraft that is filled with gas and is lighter than air. It is driven by a motor and can be steered. air ship ( ) noun, plural airships......>>>>>>>.>ships.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airship pronunciation airsick udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce Af102 Having nausea or feeling dizzy when riding in an aircraft. air sick ( ) adjective......>>>>.>ctive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airsick max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste airstrip udSndDir udPronouce Am128 A paved or cleared area where aircraft can take off and land. air strip ( strip ) noun, plural airstrips......>>>>>>>.>strips.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airstrip pronunciation strip airtight udSndDir udPronouce 1. So tight that no air or gases can get in or out. The jelly was packed in an airtight jar so that it would stay fresh. 2. Having no weak points that could be easily attacked. The police had an airtight case against the car thieves. air tight ( ) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir airtight pronunciation Am129 udSndDir udPronouce 1. Light as air; delicate. The costume was made of an airy material. 2. Open to the movement of air. I love to sit on our airy, cool porch. air ) adjective, airier, airiest....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>st.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation aisle udSndDir udPronouce Am130 The space between two rows or sections of something. There are several aisles in the supermarket. I like to sit on the aisle when I fly. Other words that sound like this are ll and isle. aisle ( l) noun, plural aisles..>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>les.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aisle pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce Partly open. The front door was ajar. jar ( ) adjective; adverb......>>>>>>>.>>>>rb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation agricultural udSndDir udPronouce Having to do with farming or farms. Because of their interest in farming, my cousins went to an agricultural college. ag al (ag ri kul l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>Iadjective.>>>>3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agriculturalk pronunciation ri kul agriculture udSndDir udPronouce The science and business of raising crops and farm animals; farming. ag ture (ag ri kul r) noun....>>>>.>)@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agriculture pronunciation ri kul udSndDir udPronouce A word used to show concern, hurt, joy, admiration, surprise, or other strong feelings. Ah, now I understand. ah ( ) interjection......>>>>.>>>>.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A word used to show triumph, satisfaction, discovery, or other feelings. Aha! I caught you sneaking up on me! ) interjection......>>>>.>>>>n.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation max10 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt ahead udSndDir udPronouce 1. In front. At the end of the race I moved ahead of the other runners. 2. In advance. We planned ahead for your visit. head ( ) adverb......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>erb.>>>>) SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ahead pronunciation Am117 udSndDir udPronouce An expression used by sailors as a greeting or to attract attention. When the sailors saw the other ship, they yelled Ship ahoy! hoy ( ) interjection......>>>>.>>>>on.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ahoy; pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce To give help or support. We aided the farmers in their search for the lost cattle. Verb. 1. Help or support; assistance. My friends came to my aid when I climbed too high in the tree. 2. A person or thing that is helpful. A dictionary is an aid in learning new words. Noun. Another word that sounds like this is aide. aid ( d) verb, aided, aiding; noun, plural aids......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>.>>>>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce A person who helps or supports; assistant. During the summer, I worked as a nurse s aide. Another word that sounds like this is aid. aide ( d) noun, plural aides......>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>es.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aide} pronunciation :PHYSSIZE an aide in a hospital udSndDir udPronouce 1. To cause illness or trouble for. What ails the twins? 2. To be ill; feel sick. They have been ailing for a month. Another word that sounds like this is ale. ail ( l) verb, ailed, ailing......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>g.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation ailment udSndDir udPronouce Am118 An illness; sickness. My ailment was cured by a long rest. ail ment ( nt) noun, plural ailments......>>>>>>>.>>>>ments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ailment pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. To direct or point a weapon or a blow. Take careful aim, then release the arrow. 2. To intend for; direct toward. I aimed my speech at the classmates who might vote for me in the election. Verb. 1. The act of pointing or directing a weapon or blow. The child s aim was not good enough to hit the target. 2. Goal; purpose. My aim is to become the best doctor in town. Noun. aim ( m) verb, aimed, aiming; noun, plural aims....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>s.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation aimless udSndDir udPronouce Without purpose or aim. They took an aimless walk through the fields. aim less ( lis) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ctive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aimless pronunciation lis)a Am119 enterPage leavePage enterPage sNoteShowing leavePage language note definition sNoteShowing language note definition sNoteShowing udSndDir udPronouce 1. Am not. 2. Is not; are not. 3. Has not; have not. ain nt). Ain t is not considered to be good English. Because of this, careful speakers avoid using ain t...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@>@@@@ t.>@@@@ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation nt).} language note Language Note t is not considered to be good English. Because of this, careful speakers avoid using ain LanguageNoteButton LNButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE LangNoteButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown LangNoteButton buttonUp language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing language Note language Note definition LangNoteButton sNoteShowing :PHYSSIZE Am120 udSndDir udPronouce 1. The mixture of gases that surrounds Earth and forms its atmosphere. Air is made up mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, with small amounts of other gases. The air is fragrant with roses. 2. The open space above Earth; sky. I threw the ball into the air. 3. Fresh air. Please open the window and let in some air. 4. A look or manner. The principal has a very serious air. 5. airs. Showy manners used to impress others. Don t put on airs at the restaurant. 6. A melody or tune. I whistled a cheerful air while I worked. Noun. 1. To let air through; freshen. Please open the windows and air the room. 2. To expose to air so as to dry or make fresh. We aired our summer clothes after taking them out of the trunk. 3. To make known; express. The workers aired their complaints about having to work such long hours. Verb. Other words that sound like this are ere and heir. off the air. Not broadcasting or being broadcast. That program has been off the air for two years. on the air. Broadcasting or being broadcast. That program will be on the air at 6:30. air ( r) noun, plural airs; verb, aired, airing........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>g.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom off the air. Not broadcasting or being broadcast. That program has been off the air for two years. on the air. Broadcasting or being broadcast. That program will be on the air at 6:30. pronunciation air conditioner udSndDir udPronouce A machine that cools air and removes dust and humidity from it. An air conditioner is used to move air around in an enclosed space, such as a room or automobile. air con er (k n dish r)...@@@@.@n dish r).@@@@C SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir air conditioner pronunciation n dish Am121 aircraft udSndDir udSndEffect aircraft.wav udPronouce Am122 Any machine made to fly in the air. Airplanes, helicopters, gliders, and balloons are all aircraft. air craft ( kraft ) noun, plural aircraft......>>>>>>>.>rcraft.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aircrafti pronunciation kraft SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE agency udSndDir udPronouce Am107 1. A company or a person that does business for other companies or people. That advertising agency prepares the advertisements for several large companies. 2. A special department of the government. A federal agency set the safety rules followed in the factory. ) noun, plural agencies.>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>cies.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agency1 pronunciation agent udSndDir udPronouce Am108 1. A person who acts for some other person or company. The real estate agent sold the couple a new house. 2. Something that produces a certain effect. Soap is a cleaning agent. gent ( nt) noun, plural agents......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>nts.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agent pronunciation aggravate udEmotion frustrat udSndDir a\a6 udPronouce 1. To make worse. Being out in the rain aggravated my cold. 2. To irritate; bother; annoy. Their constant complaining aggravated us. ag vate (ag ) verb, aggravated, aggravating......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>avating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aggravate pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE frustrat frustrat Am109 aggression udSndDir udPronouce An attack or warlike action, especially one that is not provoked. A country that sends an army to take over the land of another country has committed an act of aggression. ag sion ( gresh n) noun, plural aggressions....>>>>>>>.>>>>ressions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aggression pronunciation gresh aggressive udSndDir udPronouce 1. Ready and eager to attack or start a fight. The neighborhood bullies get into trouble because they are so aggressive. 2. Very forceful and bold. An aggressive salesperson does not easily accept for an answer. ag sive ( gres iv) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>djective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aggressive pronunciation gres Am110 aghast udEmotion shocked udSndDir Z a\a6 udPronouce Feeling amazement, shock, or horror. We were aghast at the number of houses that were ruined by the tornado. ghast ( gast ) adjective......>>>>.>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aghastG pronunciation gast max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE shocked shocked agile udSndDir udPronouce 1. Able to move and react quickly and easily. A cat is an agile animal. 2. Able to think quickly. Astronauts need agile minds. ag ile (aj l) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agile pronunciation Am111 agility udSndDir udPronouce The ability to move or think quickly and easily. An acrobat must have agility. ) noun......>>>>.>>>>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agility pronunciation Am112 aging udSndDir udPronouce Growing old. Losing the sense of hearing may be a sign of aging. ag ing ( jing) noun......>>>>.>>>>oun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aging pronunciation jing) agitate udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move or shake in a rough, irregular way. The wind agitated the water and made waves. 2. To disturb the feelings of; excite. The report that a hurricane was approaching agitated the people in the area. 3. To try to stir interest in the public. A group of employees from the factory agitated for safer working conditions. ag tate (aj ) verb, agitated, agitating..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ating.>>>>U SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agitate pronunciation aglow udSndDir udPronouce Bright with light or warmth; glowing. During the festival the park was aglow with colored lights. glow ( ) adjective; adverb......>>>>>>>.>>>>erb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aglow pronunciation Am113 udSndDir udPronouce Before now. They left ten minutes ago. Dinosaurs lived long ago. ) adjective; adverb......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>b.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation agony udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce Am114 Great pain or suffering of the mind or body. I was in agony from the toothache. We suffered agony at the death of our dog. ag ny (ag ) noun, plural agonies....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ies.>>>>g SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agony pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE agree udSndDir udPronouce Am115 1. To have the same opinion or feeling. My friends all agreed that it was a good movie. 2. To say that one is willing; give permission. Will you agree to lend me your bicycle? 3. To come to an understanding. The car dealer and the customer agreed on a price. 4. To be alike; correspond. Their stories about the car accident don t agree. to agree with. To be healthful or suitable for. Humid weather does not agree with me. gree ( ) verb, agreed, agreeing.......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agree idiom to agree with. To be healthful or suitable for. Humid weather does not agree with me. pronunciation agreeable udSndDir udPronouce 1. Nice; pleasant. Our new neighbors are very agreeable. 2. Willing to give permission. I will come to the party if my parents are agreeable. ble ( l) adjective..>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>jective.>>>>s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agreeable pronunciation agreement udSndDir udPronouce Am116 1. An understanding between people or groups. The two nations signed a peace agreement. 2. The condition of agreeing; harmony. My parents are in agreement about what color to paint the house. ment ( nt) noun, plural agreements......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>eements.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agreement pronunciation afraid udSndDir udPronouce 1. Feeling fear; frightened. Are you afraid of snakes? 2. Feeling unhappy or sorry. I m afraid that I will not be able to spend the night at your house. fraid ( ) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir afraid pronunciation Am101 Africa udSndDir udPronouce A continent south of Europe and between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. Af ca (af ) noun......>>>>.>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Africa pronunciation )unci Am102 African udSndDir udPronouce Of or having to do with Africa or its people. We saw an exhibit of African art. Adjective. 1. A person who was born or is living in Africa. 2. A person who is a citizen of an African country. Noun. Af can (af n) adjective; noun, plural Africans......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>icans.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir African pronunciation African violet A small plant with fuzzy leaves and pink, purple, or white flowers.white flowers.... African violet :PHYSSIZE udSndDir udPronouce A hair style in which very curly hair is worn in a full, rounded shape. Af ro (af ) noun, plural Afros......>>>>>>>.>os.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation Afro-American udSndDir udPronouce A black American. Noun. Of or having to do with Afro-Americans. This gallery has a collection of Afro-American art. Adjective. Af can (af n) noun, plural Afro-Americans; adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>><Iadjective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Afro-American pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce At or toward the rear of a boat or aircraft. The sailor walked aft. aft (aft) adverb......>>>>.>>>>b.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (aft) after udSndDir udPronouce Am103 1. Following in place or order; behind. The dog walked after its master. 2. With the purpose of following, finding, or catching. The police went after the thieves. 3. Following in time; later than. We arrived shortly after dark. Preposition. 1. Following in place; behind. Our parents walked ahead, and we walked after. 2. Following in time; later. They left on Sunday, and I left three days after. Adverb. Following the time that. It happened after you left. Conjunction. af ter (af r) preposition; adverb; conjunction.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ion.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir after pronunciation afternoon udSndDir udPronouce Am104 The part of the day between noon and evening. af noon (af ) noun, plural afternoons......>>>>>>>.>ernoons.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir afternoon pronunciation afterward or afterwards udSndDir udPronouce At a later time. We swam and afterward we rested. af ward or af wards (af rd or af rdz) adverb......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>> rdz)@ <Iadverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir afterward or afterwards pronunciation rd or af Am105 again udSndDir udPronouce Once more; another time. I failed that test once, but I took it again and passed. gain ( ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>erb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir again pronunciation Am106 against udSndDir udPronouce 1. In opposition to. The senator voted against the bill. 2. In the opposite direction to. The salmon swam against the current. 3. In contact with. We leaned our bicycles against the building. 4. So as to strike or come into contact with. I threw the ball against the wall. 5. As a protection or defense from. We covered the windows with plywood against the hurricane. gainst ( genst ) preposition......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ition.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir against pronunciation genst agate udSndDir udPronouce 1. A kind of quartz that has layers or masses of different colors. 2. A marble used in games that is made of agate or a material that looks like agate. ag ate (ag it) noun, plural agates......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>tes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir agate pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a cross section of agate udSndDir udPronouce 1. The amount of time that a person, animal, or thing has lived or existed. My age is eleven. 2. A particular time of life. My grandparents are enjoying their old age. 3. The latter part of life; old age. The judge has the wisdom and experience of age. 4. A particular period of history. The second part of the twentieth century might be known as the age of the computer. Noun. 1. To make or become old. Having a hard life can age a person. 2. To become ready to be used. Some cheese tastes better after it ages. Verb. age ( j) noun, plural ages; verb, aged, aging or ageing...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>g.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Old; elderly. The children take care of their aged grandparents. 2. Having the age of. She had a brother aged three. ged ( jid for definition 1; jd for definition 2) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ve.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation jid for definition 1; jd for definition 2)\ affect udSndDir udPronouce To pretend to have or feel. They affected bravery, but they were really afraid. Another word that sounds very similar to this is effect. af fect ( fekt ) verb, affected, affecting.. Another word that sounds very similar to this is effect. af fect ( fekt ) verb, affected, affecting. affect To pretend to have or feel. They affected bravery, but they were really afraid. Another word that sounds very similar to this is effect. af fect %P( fekt )@ verb, affected, affecting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affect pronunciation fekt affection udSndDir udPronouce A feeling of tenderness, fondness, or love. I have deep affection for my sister and brother. af tion ( n) noun, plural affections....>>>>>>>.>>>>ections.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affection pronunciation :PHYSSIZE affectionate udEmotion flirtati udSndDir a\a5 udPronouce Full of or showing affection; tender, fond, or loving. The affectionate boy gave his baby sister a hug. af ate ( nit) adjective......>>>>.>>>>Iadjective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affectionateu pronunciation nit) buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati affiliate udSndDir udPronouce To join or unite. Our local television station is affiliated with a national network. af ate ( ) verb, affiliated, affiliating......>>>>>>>.>>>>liating.>>>>+ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affiliate pronunciation affirm udSndDir udPronouce To state in a positive way; assert; declare. The patriots affirmed their belief in freedom. af firm ( ) verb, affirmed, affirming......>>>>>>>.>>>>ming.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affirm7 pronunciation affirmative udSndDir udPronouce Saying that something is true; saying They gave an affirmative answer to my question by nodding their heads. af tive ( tiv) adjective......>>>>.>>>>adjective.>>>>% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affirmative pronunciation tiv) affix udSndDir udPronouce To attach or fasten. I affixed labels to the packages. Verb. A syllable or group of syllables added to a word to change its meaning; a prefix or suffix. In the word unbreakable, un- and -able are affixes. Noun. af fix ( fiks for verb; af iks for noun) verb, affixed, affixing; noun, plural affixes......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>xes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affix pronunciation fiks for verb; af iks for noun) afflict udSndDir udPronouce To cause pain or trouble; make miserable. The campers were afflicted by a rash caused by poison ivy. af flict ( flikt ) verb, afflicted, afflicting......>>>>>>>.>>>>cting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir afflict pronunciation flikt affliction udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition of being afflicted; pain or trouble. The affliction of poverty affects many people. 2. A cause of pain or trouble. Influenza can be a severe affliction. af tion ( flik n) noun, plural afflictions......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>lictions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affliction pronunciation flik affluent udSndDir udPronouce Having a large amount of money; rich; wealthy. The jewelry store had many affluent customers. af ent (af nt) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affluent/ pronunciation afford udSndDir udPronouce 1. To have enough money to pay for. Can you afford a new car? 2. To be able to spare or give. They couldn t afford the time to help us. 3. To be able to do without causing harm. I can t afford to skip breakfast. 4. To give or provide. A vacation affords us time to rest. af ford ( ) verb, afforded, affording......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ding.>>>>/ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir afforda pronunciation affront udSndDir udPronouce A deliberate, open insult. Your rude comment about my home was an affront to me. Noun. To insult deliberately and openly. The audience affronted the speaker by booing. Verb. af front ( frunt ) noun, plural affronts; verb affronted, affronting........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>nting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affront pronunciation frunt Afghanistan udSndDir udPronouce A country in south-central Asia. Af stan (af gan stan ) noun......>>>>.>)@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir Afghanistan pronunciation (af gan stan afire udSndDir udSndEffect afire.wav udPronouce On fire; burning. The old wooden ship was afire. It was hard to set the damp log afire. fire ( ) adjective; adverb......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>erb.>>>>9 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir afire pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE afloat udSndDir udPronouce Floating on water or in the air. The lifeboat was made to stay afloat. The dandelion seeds are afloat in the wind. float ( ) adjective; adverb......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>verb.>>>>3 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir afloate pronunciation afoot udSndDir udPronouce 1. By walking; on foot. They left their bicycles and continued afoot. 2. Going on; in progress. Secret plans for the attack were afoot. foot ( ) adverb; adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ive.>>>>c SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir afoot pronunciation Am100 advice udSndDir udPronouce An idea that is offered to a person about how to solve a problem or how to act in a certain situation; suggestion; recommendation. Our friends gave us advice about how to take care of our new puppy. ad vice (ad v ) noun......>>>>.>>>>noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advice pronunciation (ad v advisable udSndDir udPronouce Showing good sense; sensible; wise; recommended. It is advisable to drive at a slower speed on wet roads. ad ble (ad v l) adjective....>>>>.>>>>jective.>>>># SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advisable pronunciation (ad v l)pron advise udSndDir udPronouce 1. To give advice to. The doctor advised us to exercise regularly. 2. To give information to; notify. The letter advised me that I had won first prize in the contest. ad vise (ad v ) verb, advised, advising......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>sing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advise pronunciation (ad v adviser udSndDir udPronouce A person who gives advice. High schools have advisers who help students decide what to study. This word is also spelled advisor. ad er (ad v r) noun, plural advisers......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>isers.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adviser pronunciation (ad v advocate udSndDir udPronouce To speak in favor of; urge; recommend. The senator advocated strict penalties against businesses that pollute the air and water. Verb. A person who speaks in favor of someone or something. Noun. ad cate (ad for verb; ad kit for noun) verb, advocated, advocating; noun, plural advocates......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ocates.>>>>y SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advocate pronunciation for verb; ad kit for noun) udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A tool that looks like an ax. It has a curved blade and is used to shape logs and other large pieces of wood. This word is also spelled adze. adz (adz) noun, plural adzes......>>>>>>>.>>>>s.>>>>E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (adz) max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass aerial udSndDir udPronouce Of or in the air. Trapeze artists do aerial acrobatics. Adjective. A radio or television antenna. Noun. aer l) adjective; noun, plural aerials........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ials.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aerial pronunciation :PHYSSIZE aerial view of a neighborhood aerobics udSndDir udPronouce Exercises that help the body to take in and use more oxygen. If aerobics are done regularly, they can strengthen the heart and lungs. Running, biking, and swimming are three kinds of aerobics. aer bics ( biks) plural noun....>>>>.>l noun.>>>>W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aerobics pronunciation biks) aeronautics udSndDir udPronouce The science that deals with flight. Aeronautics is concerned with designing, building, and flying aircraft. The word aeronautics is used with a singular verb. aer tics ( tiks) noun......>>>>.>>>>.>)@ <Inoun.>>>>W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aeronautics pronunciation tiks)) aerosol udSndDir udPronouce A mass of very fine particles of a solid or a liquid that are suspended in a gas. Smoke and fog are aerosols that occur in nature. There are also aerosols of paint and other materials that are sealed in cans and released in the form of a spray. aer sol ( ) noun, plural aerosols......>>>>>>>.>osols.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aerosol pronunciation aerospace udSndDir udPronouce 1. The earth s atmosphere and outer space. The region in which aircraft and spacecraft operate is called aerospace. 2. The science that deals with aerospace. aer space ( ) noun......>>>>>>>.>>>>>>> <Inoun.>>>>] SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aerospace pronunciation aesthetic udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a5 udPronouce Of or having to do with art and beauty or with things that are beautiful. The architect judged the building on both its aesthetic and practical merits. aes ic (es thet ik) adjective......>>>>.>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir aesthetic pronunciation (es thet max11 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass udSndDir udPronouce To a great distance away or at a distance; far away. The explorers traveled afar to discover new lands. far ( ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>rb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation affable udSndDir udPronouce Pleasant to be with and talk to; friendly. The country doctor was an affable person. af ble (af l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ctive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affable pronunciation affair udSndDir udPronouce 1. A thing that is done or has to be done. Moving to the new home was a confusing affair. 2. Something that happens; event; occasion. The dance is going to be a formal affair. 3. affairs. Business matters. An accountant takes care of the company s affairs when the owner is on vacation. af fair ( ) noun, plural affairs......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>airs.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affairg pronunciation affect udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make something happen to; have an effect on. The lack of rain may affect the crops. 2. To influence the feelings of; touch; move. The photographs of the hungry children affected us. Another word that sounds very similar to this is effect. af fect ( fekt ) verb, affected, affecting. fect To pretend to have or feel. They affected bravery, but they were really afraid. Another word that sounds very similar to this is effect. af fect %P( fekt )@ verb, affected, affecting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir affect pronunciation fekt adrift udSndDir udPronouce Moving freely with the current or wind; drifting. drift ( drift ) adverb; adjective......>>>>>>>.>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adrift pronunciation drift adult udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who is fully grown; grown-up. 2. A plant or animal that is fully grown. Noun. Having grown to full size; mature. An adult elephant is a huge animal. Adjective. dult ( dult or ad ult) noun, plural adults; adjective........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adult pronunciation dult or ad adulthood udEmotion udSndDir udPronouce The period of a person s life when he or she is an adult. hood ( dult d) noun, plural adulthoods.............>.lthoods>.... SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adulthood pronunciation dult buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE advance udSndDir udPronouce 1. To move forward. I advanced the hands of the clock to the correct time. 2. To help the progress or growth of; further. The scientists hoped that their experiments would advance the exploration of outer space. 3. To offer; propose. The club s president advanced a new plan for a camping trip. 4. To move up in position. The private advanced to the rank of colonel. 5. To give before it is due. My parents advanced me my allowance for the next week. Verb. 1. A move forward. The army made a steady advance toward the city. 2. Progress; improvement. The development of the airplane was an advance in long-distance travel. 3. A payment given before it is due. Did you receive an advance on your salary? Noun. in advance. Before the time when something is due to happen; ahead of time. If you want tickets for the concert, order them in advance. ad vance (ad vans ) verb, advanced, advancing; noun, plural advances.......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ances.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advance idiom in advance. Before the time when something is due to happen; ahead of time. If you want tickets for the concert, order them in advance. pronunciation (ad vans advanced udSndDir udPronouce 1. Beyond the level of others in development or progress. The advanced civilization of ancient Egypt is known for the Pyramids and other achievements in architecture. 2. Beyond the beginning level; not elementary. I m taking a class in advanced algebra. 3. Very old. My grandparents lived to an advanced age. ad vanced (ad vanst ) adjective...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advancedC pronunciation (ad vanst advancement udSndDir udPronouce 1. Progress; improvement. The advancement of technology has made space travel possible. 2. A move up in position; promotion. That job offers good opportunities for advancement. ad vance ment (ad vans nt) noun, plural advancements......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ancements.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advancement pronunciation (ad vans advantage udSndDir udPronouce Something that is helpful or useful; benefit. Being tall is an advantage for a basketball player. to take advantage of. 1. To use in a helpful or beneficial way; benefit by. We took advantage of the opportunity to learn French. 2. To use or treat in an unfair or selfish way. Don t take advantage of your friend s willingness to be helpful. ad tage (ad van tij) noun, plural advantages.........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>antages.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advantage idiom to take advantage of. 1. To use in a helpful or beneficial way; benefit by. We took advantage of the opportunity to learn French. 2. To use or treat in an unfair or selfish way. Don t take advantage of your friend s willingness to be helpful./ pronunciation (ad van advantageous udSndDir udPronouce Giving an advantage; favorable; beneficial. Capturing my opponent s queen put me in an advantageous position in the chess game. ad geous (ad s) adjective......>>>>.>>>>Iadjective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advantageousy pronunciation adventure udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something a person does that is difficult and dangerous. The astronauts landing on the moon was a great adventure. 2. An exciting or unusual experience. Their first trip by airplane was an adventure for the whole family. ad ture (ad ven r) noun, plural adventures......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>entures.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adventure pronunciation (ad ven adventurous udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. Willing to risk danger in order to have exciting or unusual experiences; bold. The adventurous campers hiked into the wilderness. 2. Full of danger or risks. The first voyages to the New World were adventurous journeys. ad ous (ad ven s) adjective....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>adjective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adventurous pronunciation (ad ven buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist adverb udSndDir udPronouce A word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence Two very large vans drove quite slowly down the street, the words very, quite, and slowly are adverbs. ad verb (ad ) noun, plural adverbs......>>>>>>>.>erbs.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adverb pronunciation adversary udSndDir udPronouce A person or group that opposes another person or group in a contest or fight; opponent or enemy. The American colonists and Great Britain were adversaries in the American Revolution. ad y (ad r ser ) noun, plural adversaries......>>>>>>>.>>>>rsaries.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adversary pronunciation r ser adverse udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not helpful to what is wanted; not favorable. The football game was played under adverse conditions because of the heavy rain. 2. Unfriendly or hostile. Your adverse remarks about the party hurt my feelings. 3. Acting in an opposite direction; opposing. The ship met adverse winds. ad verse (ad v or ad rs) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ctive.>>>>% SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adverse pronunciation (ad v or ad adversity udSndDir udPronouce Misfortune, suffering, or difficulty. The shipwrecked sailor showed courage in the face of adversity. ad ty (ad v ) noun, plural adversities......>>>>>>>.>>>>rsities.>>>>1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adversity pronunciation (ad v advertise udSndDir udPronouce 1. To make known to the public the good qualities of. That company advertises its toothpaste on television. 2. To make known to the public. The school advertised the play by putting up posters. 3. To place an advertisement. Our parents advertised for a babysitter in the town newspaper. That department store advertises frequently. ad tise (ad ) verb, advertised, advertising....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>rtising.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advertise pronunciation advertisement udSndDir udPronouce A notice or announcement that makes something known to the public. Some advertisements describe the good qualities of a product or a service. Other advertisements tell about a future event, such as a sale or performance. ad ment (ad nt or tis m nt) noun, plural advertisements....>>>>>>>>>>.>ertisements.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir advertisement pronunciation nt or ad v tis m nt)nUP administer udSndDir udPronouce 1. To control the operation of; manage; direct. Who administers the company sales department? 2. To provide or dispense. The Red Cross administered first aid to the victims of the earthquake. A judge s duty is to administer justice. ad ter (ad min r) verb, administered, administering....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>istering.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir administer7 pronunciation (ad min administration udSndDir udPronouce 1. The control of the operations of a business or other organization. Since you once ran a business with several employees, you have some experience in administration. 2. A group of people in charge of the operation of something. The principal is the head of the school administration. 3. the Administration. The president of the United States, together with the cabinet and the other officials who make up the executive branch of the government. 4. The period of time during which a government holds office. American astronauts first traveled in space during the administration of President John F. Kennedy. ad tion (ad min n) noun, plural administrations.......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>inistrations.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir administration pronunciation (ad min admirable udEmotion proud udSndDir n a\a4 udPronouce Worthy of approval or respect. The senator has an admirable record. ad ble (ad l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>jective.>>>>! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir admirable pronunciation max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud admiral udSndDir udPronouce A naval officer of the highest rank. The four ranks of admiral in the United States Navy are rear admiral, vice admiral, admiral, and fleet admiral. The highest rank of admiral is fleet admiral. ad ral (ad l) noun, plural admirals......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>irals.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir admiral pronunciation admiration udEmotion comforta udSndDir udPronouce A feeling of approval or respect. The astronauts have earned the admiration of the whole country. ad tion (ad n) noun....>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>>; SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir admirationq pronunciation max14 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE comforta comfortable admire udSndDir udPronouce 1. To approve of or respect. I admire a person who is always honest. 2. To look at or speak of with appreciation and pleasure. I admired my friend s new coat. ad mire (ad m ) verb, admired, admiring....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ring.>>>>{ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir admire pronunciation (ad m admission udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of allowing to enter. Who is in charge of the admission of patients to that hospital? 2. The privilege or right to enter. 3. The price a person must pay to enter. The admission to the park was one dollar. 4. The act of making known that something is true; confession. I couldn t make the admission that I had lost my friend s ring. ad sion (ad mish n) noun, plural admissions....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>issions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir admission pronunciation (ad mish admit udSndDir udPronouce 1. To allow to enter; let in. We were admitted to the club last week. 2. To make known that something is true; confess. They admitted that they had broken the lamp. ad mit (ad mit ) verb, admitted, admitting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>>s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir admit pronunciation (ad mit admittance udSndDir udPronouce The right or permission to enter. This ticket gives you admittance to the movie theater. ad tance (ad mit ns) noun......>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir admittance' pronunciation (ad mit adobe udSndDir udPronouce 1. A sandy kind of clay used to make bricks. Bits of straw are sometimes mixed with the clay, and the bricks are dried in the sun. Many buildings in Mexico and the southwestern United States are made of adobe. 2. A building made with adobe bricks. ) noun, plural adobes......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>bes.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adobe pronunciation :PHYSSIZE a building made of adobe adolescent udEmotion light udSndDir udPronouce A person who is growing out of childhood but is not yet an adult. ad cent (ad nt) noun, plural adolescents......>>>>>>>.>lescents.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adolescenta pronunciation max16 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt adopt udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take into one s family according to the law and raise as one s own child. The couple adopted the baby from an orphanage. 2. To take and use as one s own. The English language has adopted many words from other languages. 3. To accept or approve. The people of the town voted to adopt the plan for a new library. dopt ( dopt ) verb, adopted, adopting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>>5 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adopt pronunciation dopt adoption udSndDir udPronouce The act of adopting. The adoption of the baby took two months. tion ( n) noun, plural adoptions......>>>>>>>.>>>>ptions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adoptionE pronunciation adorable udEmotion flirtati udSndDir b a\a4 udPronouce Delightful; lovable; charming. The fluffy kittens are really adorable. ble ( l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adorableK pronunciation max15 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE flirtati flirtati adore udSndDir udPronouce 1. To love and admire very much. We adore our parents. 2. To honor for being divine; worship. Religious people adore God. 3. To like very much. I adore folk music. dore ( ) verb, adored, adoring......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adore pronunciation )efin adorn udSndDir udPronouce To add something beautiful to; decorate. We adorned the room with flowers. dorn ( ) verb, adorned, adorning....>>>>>>>.>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adorn pronunciation additional udSndDir udPronouce More; extra. You can get additional information for your report from the library. ad dish l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>djective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir additional; pronunciation dish additive udSndDir udPronouce A small amount of a substance added to another substance to change or improve it. Some packaged foods have additives that keep the food from spoiling. ad tive (ad i tiv) noun, plural additives......>>>>>>>.>>>>itives.>>>>Q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir additive pronunciation i tiv)er address udSndDir udPronouce 1. The place at which a person lives or an organization is located. My cousin s address is 90 Pine Lane. That store s address is 595 Main Street. 2. The writing printed on a piece of mail that tells where it is to be delivered. I can t read the address on this letter. 3. A formal speech. The president s address to the nation will be on television. Noun. 1. To speak or give a formal speech to. The mayor addressed the audience in the town hall. 2. To put directions for delivery on. Please address these envelopes. Verb. ad dress ( dres or ad res for noun; dres for verb) noun, plural addresses; verb, addressed, addressing......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>ssing.>>>>i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir address pronunciation dres or ad res for noun; dres for verb) adenoids udEmotion giggle udSndDir udPronouce Small masses of tissue that grow at the top of the throat in back of the nose. Adenoids can become swollen and make it hard to breathe and speak. ad noids (ad noidz ) plural noun......>>>>.>l noun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adenoids pronunciation noidz adept udSndDir udPronouce Skillful; expert. It takes practice to be an adept skater. dept ( dept ) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adept pronunciation dept adequate udSndDir udPronouce 1. As much as is needed; enough. Those plants will not grow without adequate rain. 2. Satisfactory but not outstanding. The actor s performance was no more than adequate. ad quate (ad i kwit) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>>i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adequate pronunciation i kwit) adhere udSndDir udPronouce 1. To stick tightly; become attached. The chewing gum adhered to my shoe. 2. To follow closely; be faithful. They adhered to their principles even though it meant they would lose their jobs. ad here (ad h ) verb, adhered, adhering......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ring.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adhere pronunciation (ad h adhesive udSndDir udPronouce A substance that makes things stick together. Glue and paste are adhesives. Noun. Having a sticky surface that will hold tight to other things. An adhesive bandage will stick to your skin. Adjective. ad sive (ad h siv) noun, plural adhesives; adjective........>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adhesive pronunciation (ad h adios udSndDir udPronouce The Spanish word that means good-bye. ) interjection......>>>>.>ion.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adios pronunciation adjacent udSndDir udPronouce Next to or near. The garage is adjacent to the house. ad cent ( nt) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adjacent pronunciation adjacent houses :PHYSSIZE adjective udSndDir udPronouce A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In the sentence The large suitcase is green, the words large and green are adjectives. ad tive (aj ik tiv) noun, plural adjectives......>>>>>>>.>ectives.>>>>E SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adjective pronunciation ik tiv) adjoin udSndDir udPronouce To be very close or next to. The tennis courts adjoin the golf course. ad join ( join ) verb, adjoined, adjoining......>>>>>>>.>>>>ning.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adjoin# pronunciation join adjourn udSndDir udPronouce 1. To bring to an end for a while. The class president adjourned the meeting until next week. 2. To stop work. The senate will adjourn for the summer. ad journ ( ) verb, adjourned, adjourning......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>rning.>>>>s SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adjourn pronunciation adjust udSndDir udPronouce 1. To change or regulate so as to correct or improve. The mechanic had to adjust the brakes on the car. 2. To be used to; adapt. We found it hard to adjust to our new schedule. ad just ( just ) verb, adjusted, adjusting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adjust pronunciation just adjustment udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of making a change to correct or improve something. Adjustment of the thermostat took no time at all. 2. The act of becoming used to or comfortable in a situation. Adjustment to their new home was difficult at first. ad ment ( just nt) noun, plural adjustments.>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ustments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adjustment! pronunciation just ad-lib udSndDir udPronouce To do or say something that has not been planned or practiced. I forgot part of my speech, so I ad-libbed. ad-lib (ad ) verb, ad-libbed, ad-libbing......>>>>>>>.>>>>bing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir ad-libO pronunciation actual udSndDir udPronouce Real; existing. That book is about actual people, not imaginary ones. ac al (ak l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir actual pronunciation actually udSndDir udPronouce In fact; really. Were you actually sick on the day you missed class? ac ly (ak ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>adverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir actually pronunciation acupuncture udEmotion maglass udSndDir a\a3 udPronouce The practice of relieving pain or treating a disease by putting needles into the skin at certain points on the body. Acupuncture has been practiced in China for thousands of years. ac ture (ak pungk r) noun......>>>>.>)@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acupuncture pronunciation pungk max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass acute udSndDir udPronouce 1. Very keen or quick. My vision became acute when I started wearing glasses. 2. Sharp and severe. I got an acute pain in my side from running too far. 3. Very important; urgent; critical. The lack of rain this year has led to an acute water shortage. cute ( ) adjective..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acute pronunciation acute adios adjacent advanced affect adviser agile aghast alcohol Albania alternate alias ambiguous ancient although anything apartment antibody antitoxin awhile bakery banquet asleep aviator battalion beacon beware Blvd. baseball bowling brake built-in buttonhole cabinet calendar callus camouflage buttress cattail caulk certain chase cheerful cheetah castle childhood chisel chlorine chose chronic circulatory system chewing gum click closet clothes colorful comfort comic book commonwealth class confide conflict cornea couch country countrywoman couple curtain comprehension concord cylinder deceit decide defense delicatessen deserve despite diplomat display dispute divorce cycle downtown downward drawing dummy easel elapse ellipse encyclopedia enrage ensign entangle erratic example exhaust farewell feeling fishery flintlock flourish fluoride forehead forget-me-not forgiven foul line freckle full moon garment gaudy geographical ghastly ghostly glaring gloom glorify goods granola grateful gratify gravity great-grandchild guilty gymnastics halfhearted haughty headlight heroine high tide hormone horsefly however illegal impala incident Independence Day indirect industry inferior inflame inspire gymnasium italic jellyfish jewelry katydid koala landmark lease lettering liberate life span lightning locust longing louse low tide luxuriant magnetic pole magnetic tape mankind interrogative sentence masterpiece maternal medic medley member mention midday might mighty minaret mineral mispronounce modest mongrel monkey wrench moody murmur musty New Year s Day next-door Nfld. northeast Northern Hemisphere Norway November nowhere obedient oil well Ontario opinion outlaw overalls overeat overflown overhaul overhead overthrown packet painting partition pedestal performer pickup piece pigsty pioneer pitchfork please pocket polka dot posse possessive prudence puncture quarrel quarter quest quota railing reason relative reliable relief resign rocking chair rowboat sandpiper sardine scope Scotch screen scythe seldom semicircle shack plantation shame sheik shellac showy simple singer sit-up sizable skinny slavery slice slick slime smile snooze space space station stake Stars and Stripes status statute steak sterling stoke stoop strange stretcher suburban successful suggestion sundown sweep takeoff shadow tease temple tension thicket ticket tickle tomato toothbrush transmit transom typical underdog undertow unpopular usual utmost Vietnam wanting weigh whoever wiring Wis. or Wisc. wooded wording worker wrinkle yellow jacket Yugoslavia tape measure tassel L@l",B LB0 LB E0#lE` HL ,I acute angle An angle that is less than 90 degrees.90 degrees.... acute angle :PHYSSIZE acute angle udSndDir udPronouce A short form of the word advertisement. Look up advertisement for more information. Another word that sounds like this is add. ad (ad) noun, plural ads......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>.>>>>I SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation The abbreviation for the Latin words Anno Domini, meaning in the year of the Lord. It is used in giving dates since the birth of Jesus. A.D. 1000 means 1,000 years after the birth of Jesus.....sus.... adage udSndDir udPronouce An old and familiar saying that is believed to be true; proverb. The early bird catches the worm is an adage. ad age (ad ij) noun, plural adages. > ><I> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adage pronunciation adapt udSndDir udPronouce 1. To change in order to make suitable. The authors adapted their play for television. 2. To make or become used to. When the family moved to Florida, they had to adapt to the warm weather. dapt ( dapt ) verb, adapted, adapting..>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adapt pronunciation dapt udSndDir udPronouce 1. To find the sum of two or more numbers. If you add 2 and 7, you get 9 because 2 + 7 = 9. 2. To put in or on as something extra. I like to add fruit to my yogurt. We plan to add a porch to our house. 3. To put more onto something written or said. I thanked them for the gift and added that it was just what I wanted. Another word that sounds like this is ad. add (ad) verb, added, adding....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>g.>>>>} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation (ad)sh addend udSndDir udPronouce Any number to be added to another number. In the problem 5 + 3 = 8, the addends are 5 and 3. ad dend (ad end or dend ) noun, plural addends......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ends.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir addends pronunciation end or dend adder udSndDir udPronouce A kind of snake. The type of adder found in Europe is poisonous, while the type found in North America is not poisonous. ad der (ad r) noun, plural adders......>>>>>>>.>ers.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir adder pronunciation :PHYSSIZE addict udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person who has a strong need for something, especially a drug. 2. A person who is a very enthusiastic fan. My cousin is a science fiction addict. Noun. To make a person have a strong need for something, especially a drug. Verb. ad dict (ad ikt for noun; dikt for verb) noun, plural addicts; verb, addicted, addicting....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir addict pronunciation ikt for noun; dikt for verb) addiction udSndDir udPronouce The condition of not being able to control the need for something, especially a drug. ad tion ( n) noun, plural addictions......>>>>>>>.>ictions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir addiction pronunciation addition udSndDir udPronouce 1. The adding of two or more numbers. 9 + 2 + 5 = 16 is an example of addition. 2. The act of adding. The addition of herbs helped give flavor to the soup. 3. Something that is added. Our neighbors built an addition to their house. in addition or in addition to. Besides. I don t want to go to the movies, and, in addition, I have no money. In addition to checkers, we also play chess. ad tion ( dish n) noun, plural additions.......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>itions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir additionM idiom in addition or in addition to. Besides. I don t want to go to the movies, and, in addition, I have no money. In addition to checkers, we also play chess. pronunciation dish acquaintance udEmotion mylist udSndDir udPronouce 1. A person one knows, but who is not a close friend. 2. Knowledge of something gained from experience. I have an acquaintance with the game of chess. ac quaint ance ( ns) noun, plural acquaintances......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>uaintances.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acquaintance pronunciation buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE mylist mylist acquire udSndDir udPronouce To get or gain as one s own. I acquired the ability to speak Spanish while I lived in Mexico. ac quire ( ) verb, acquired, acquiring......>>>>>>>.>>>>iring.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acquire pronunciation acquit udSndDir udPronouce To free from a charge of a crime; declare not guilty. The jury acquitted the person accused of the crime. ac quit ( kwit ) verb, acquitted, acquitting......>>>>>>>.>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acquitG pronunciation kwit udSndDir udPronouce A measure of land equal to 43,560 square feet. An acre is slightly smaller in size than a football field. cre ( r) noun, plural acres......>>>>>>>.>es.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acre? pronunciation acreage udSndDir udPronouce An area of land measured in acres; number of acres. How much acreage does the farmer own? age ( r ij) noun..>>>>.>>>>Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acreage pronunciation r ij) acrobat udSndDir udPronouce A person who is skilled at performing stunts such as walking on a tightrope or swinging on a trapeze. ac bat (ak ) noun, plural acrobats......>>>>>>>.>obats.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acrobat pronunciation :PHYSSIZE across udSndDir udPronouce From one side to the other. We came across in a rowboat. Adverb. 1. From one side of to the other; over. We drove across the bridge. 2. On the other side of; beyond. They live across the street from me. 3. In a direction that crosses. The cat walked across our path. Preposition. cross ( ) adverb; preposition......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>tion.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir across pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that is done; a deed. Saving the child s life was an act of bravery. 2. The process of doing something. The thief was caught in the act of opening the safe. 3. A law. The United States can declare war only by an act of Congress. 4. One of the main parts of a play, opera, or ballet. Our school play this year has five acts. 5. A short performance that is usually one of several on a program. The magician s act follows the intermission. Noun. 1. To do something. After the accident, the doctor acted quickly to help the victims. 2. To be an actor; play a part. Did you ever act in a play? 3. To conduct oneself; behave. They acted as though they had no manners. 4. To have or produce an effect. The medicine acted slowly. Verb. to act on or to act upon. 1. To behave according to; follow. We will act on your orders. 2. To have an effect upon; influence. This acid acts on metal. to act up. 1. To behave in a mischievous or playful way. The children are acting up again. 2. To cause trouble. My stomach acted up after dinner. act (akt) noun, plural acts; verb, acted, acting....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>g.>>>>= SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir idiom to act on or to act upon. 1. To behave according to; follow. We will act on your orders. 2. To have an effect upon; influence. This acid acts on metal. to act up. 1. To behave in a mischievous or playful way. The children are acting up again. 2. To cause trouble. My stomach acted up after dinner. pronunciation (akt) action udSndDir udPronouce 1. The process of doing something. Throwing a ball, jumping over a fence, and running down a hill are all actions. 2. Something that is done; an act. Helping a blind person across a street is a kind action. 3. actions. Behavior; conduct. We couldn t understand their strange actions at the party. 4. A way of working or moving. This washing machine has a very gentle action. 5. Fighting in battles; combat. Many soldiers were wounded in action during the war. ac tion (ak n) noun, plural actions......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir actionk pronunciation action verb A verb that shows action. Take, write, cut, send, vote, run, and practice are some examples of action verbs.......tion verbs.... action verb action verb adjective advantage advertise Alaska amphibian Antarctic Ocean arbitration apology association atomic available attendance attraction bilingual barbed wire basketball Botswana British Columbia bloodthirsty bungalow burnt cacao cackle Bulgaria Canadian capsule casket cave man chancellor calico campus circular civilian civil war clause clumsy coastal chandelier chemist cocoa collage commission compete compute concave condition cockle consider constable constrict convention cottage courageous cowhide credit card conductor cutlass December deliberate dental floss dependence desirable destroyer discover crimson cuticle disinfect diskette dislodge distribute division dormitory downwards drainage drugstore dungaree educate empty set envious European eventually expiration explanation exploration eyedropper fabulous easily eavesdrop fireside firewood flammable flicker fluff food chain fortuneteller Fourth of July furious furthermore filth gardenia gauge generate gentile or Gentile gentleman genuine goatee goose gossip gouge groundhog guardian guess hang glider Hawaii gangplank hide-and-seek hollyhock hopeless horseman humidity inquiry insanity inspector instance intercom introduce isolate issue isthmus jackrabbit hemlock legume lieutenant literature lookout lubricate made-up magic makeup malignant Manitoba minority Mohawk monorail motorboat muggy Muslim mythical navigate newspaper kickoff nominee North Dakota opaque organic orphanage outgrown outlook overdose overpass pancreas panorama Passover patent leather pedestrian personal computer piccolo playmate Nigeria porcupine possum preceding previous productive projectile promotion protective raincoat rain forest rearrange rectangle red blood cell reduction regiment register rehearsal rejoice relaxation rendezvous resemble right angle romance politics sandstone Saskatchewan sawmill school schooner secondhand sentence September shampoo shock sidestep skylight smack smock social socket South America spearmint spotless squabble stingray succession sumac summit superior surgeon system teenager telecast Tenn. third tombstone tomorrow toothpaste toothpick unconstitutional understood undertook uranium vacation versatile whomever working zip code or ZIP Code 5KZ activate udSndDir udSndEffect activate.wav udPronouce To cause to work or operate. Pushing the button activates the machine. ac vate (ak ) verb, activated, activating......>>>>>>>.>>>>vating.>>>>A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir activateu pronunciation SoundButton SBButtonShadow :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE active udSndDir udPronouce 1. Moving around or doing something much of the time; lively; busy. My grandparents are still very active. Are you very active in your club? 2. Doing something or capable of doing something; functioning; working. Steam rose from the active volcano. ac tive (ak tiv) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir active pronunciation activity udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition of doing something or moving around; action; movement. There was a lot of activity during recess. 2. A thing to do or to be done. I take part in many school activities. ac ty (ak tiv ) noun, plural activities....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>vities.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir activity pronunciation (ak tiv actor udSndDir udPronouce A person who plays a part in a play, movie, television program, or radio program. ac tor (ak r) noun, plural actors......>>>>>>>.>ors.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir actor pronunciation actress udSndDir udPronouce A girl or woman who plays a part in a play, movie, television program, or radio program. ac tress (ak tris) noun, plural actresses......>>>>>>>.>esses.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir actress pronunciation tris) accurate udSndDir udPronouce 1. Being correct, exact, or precise. The newspaper stories about the accident were not accurate. 2. Making few or no errors or mistakes; exact. We need an accurate typist for this job. ac rate (ak r it) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accurate pronunciation r it) accusation udSndDir udPronouce A statement that a person has done something wrong or illegal; charge. What is the accusation against the prisoner? ac tion (ak n) noun, plural accusations....>>>>>>>.>>>>usations.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accusation pronunciation accuse udSndDir udPronouce To state that a person has done something wrong or illegal. The store manager accused the clerk of stealing. ac cuse ( ) verb, accused, accusing......>>>>>>>.>>>>sing.>>>>! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accuseS pronunciation accustom udSndDir udPronouce To make familiar through experience or use. You have to accustom yourself to a new school when your family moves. ac tom ( m) verb, accustomed, accustoming......>>>>>>>.>>>>toming.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accustomq pronunciation accustomed udSndDir udPronouce Usual. The dog lay in its accustomed place by the fire. accustomed to. Familiar with; used to. The police officer was accustomed to the noisy traffic. ac tomed ( md) adjective.......>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>djective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accustomed idiom accustomed to. Familiar with; used to. The police officer was accustomed to the noisy traffic.g pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A playing card having one mark in the center. 2. A person who is an expert at something. You re an ace at bowling. Noun. Of the highest quality; expert. It takes years to become an ace pitcher. Adjective. ace ( s) noun, plural aces; adjective........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>e.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation :PHYSSIZE ace of hearts udSndDir udPronouce 1. To hurt with a dull or constant pain. My whole body ached after I did those new exercises. 2. To want very much; be eager. After being away for a month, we ached to get back home. Verb. A dull or constant pain. I had an ache in my side from running so far. Noun. ache ( k) verb, ached, aching; noun, plural aches......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>es.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation achieve udSndDir udPronouce 1. To do or carry out; accomplish. Did you achieve all that you had set out to do? 2. To gain or to reach by one s own effort. Marie and Pierre Curie achieved fame as scientists. chieve ( ) verb, achieved, achieving......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>eving.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir achieve pronunciation achievement udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something accomplished or achieved. The invention of the telephone was a great achievement. 2. The act of achieving. chieve ment ( nt) noun, plural achievements......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ievements.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir achievement pronunciation udSndDir udPronouce 1. Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste. A lemon has an acid taste. 2. Sharp or biting in actions or speech. The acid remark hurt my feelings. Adjective. A chemical compound that can unite with a base to form a salt. Acids have a sour taste when dissolved in water. An acid will cause blue litmus paper to turn red. Noun. ac id (as id) adjective; noun, plural acids......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ds.>>>>k SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir pronunciation acid rain udEmotion maglass Rain that contains chemical pollution and that can harm plants and other parts of the environment.ironment....q acid rain buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE light lightt light acknowledge udSndDir udPronouce 1. To admit the existence or truth of; concede. The scientists acknowledged the mistakes of their research. 2. To recognize the ability or authority of. The teacher acknowledged you as the best speller in the class. 3. To make known that one has received something. I acknowledged the invitation with a phone call. ac knowl edge (ak nol ij) verb, acknowledged, acknowledging......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>owledging.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acknowledge pronunciation (ak nol acknowledgment udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of acknowledging. My acknowledgment that I was wrong made me feel better. 2. A response made to show that one has received something. Have you sent an acknowledgment of your gift? ac knowl ment (ak nol nt) noun, plural acknowledgments....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>nowledgments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acknowledgment pronunciation (ak nol udSndDir udPronouce A skin disease in which a person has pimples, especially on the face. Acne is caused by inflammation of the oil glands under the skin. People often get acne in their teens when these glands are very active. ac ne (ak ) noun......>>>>.>un.>>>>A SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acneq pronunciation acorn udSndDir udPronouce The nut of the oak tree. corn ( rn or rn) noun, plural acorns......>>>>>>>>>>.>rns.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acorn pronunciation rn or rn)57 acquaint udSndDir udPronouce To make familiar. All swimmers must acquaint themselves with the rules of the swimming pool. ac quaint ( ) verb, acquainted, acquainting......>>>>>>>.>>>>inting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acquaintQ pronunciation accommodate udSndDir udPronouce 1. To have room for; hold. That movie theater accommodates 600 people. 2. To supply with a place to stay or sleep. That motel accommodates about forty guests each night. 3. To do a favor for; help out. The police officer accommodated us when we asked for directions. ac date ( ) verb, accommodated, accommodating......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>mmodating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accommodate pronunciation accommodation udSndDir udPronouce 1. A convenience or favor. Giving me a ride to school on your way to work was a big accommodation. 2. accommodations. A place to stay or sleep, often one where food is served. When we were traveling, we found good accommodations. ac tion ( n) noun, plural accommodations......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ommodations.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accommodation pronunciation accompaniment udSndDir udSndEffect acompnmt.wav udPronouce 1. Something that acts or is used together with something else. Cranberry sauce is a delicious accompaniment to turkey. 2. A musical part that is played as background for a main part. The soloist performed with a piano accompaniment. ac ment ( ni m nt) noun, plural accompaniments......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ompaniments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accompaniment pronunciation ni m SoundButton SBButtonShadow ~ :PHYSSIZE SoundBlastButton buttonDown buttonUp buttonDown soundBlastButton buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir buttonUp oRBplaySndEffect definition soundBlastButton sMaxDir :PHYSSIZE accompany udSndDir udPronouce 1. To go together with. One of my parents always accompanies me to the movies. 2. To happen at the same time as. Wind often accompanies rain. 3. To play a musical accompaniment. While I played the flute, my cousin accompanied me on the piano. ac ) verb, accompanied, accompanying....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>panying.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accompany pronunciation :PHYSSIZE accomplice udSndDir udPronouce A person who helps another person do something that is illegal or wrong. ac plice ( plis) noun, plural accomplices......>>>>>>>.>omplices.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accomplice9 pronunciation plis) accomplish udSndDir udPronouce To carry out or complete; perform. We accomplished more work than we had planned. ac plish ( plish) verb, accomplished, accomplishing......>>>>>>>.>>>>plishing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accomplishO pronunciation plish) accomplishment udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of accomplishing; completion. The accomplishment of our goal will be very difficult. 2. Something accomplished; achievement. The first landing on the moon was a great accomplishment. 3. A special skill or ability that is usually gained by training. Practice has certainly increased your accomplishment as a pianist. ac plish ment ( plish m nt) noun, plural accomplishments..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>omplishments.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accomplishment pronunciation plish m accord udSndDir udPronouce 1. Agreement; harmony. A higher wage is in accord with the demands of the workers. 2. An agreement made, such as a treaty between nations. Noun. To agree or be in harmony. Her opinions on politics accord with his. Verb. of one s own accord or on one s own accord. With no influence or help; voluntarily or spontaneously. The twins cleaned their room of their own accord. ac cord ( ) noun, plural accords; verb, accorded, according.......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ding.>>>>1 SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accordc idiom of one s own accord or on one s own accord. With no influence or help; voluntarily or spontaneously. The twins cleaned their room of their own accord.M pronunciation accordance udSndDir udPronouce Agreement. Thank you for acting in accordance with my request. ac ance ( ns) noun......>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accordance pronunciation according udSndDir udPronouce According to. 1. In agreement with. Everything went according to our plan. 2. In proportion to. People were paid according to the amount of work they did. 3. On the authority of. According to the weather report, it will probably rain tomorrow. ac ing ( ding). > g).@ <I> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir according pronunciation ding). accordion udSndDir udPronouce A musical instrument with keys, metal reeds, and a bellows. The bellows forces air past the reeds to produce musical tones. ac n) noun, plural accordions......>>>>>>>.>ordions.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accordion pronunciation :PHYSSIZE account udSndDir udPronouce 1. A spoken or written statement; report. There was an account of the baseball game in the newspaper. 2. A record of money spent or received. Who takes care of the household accounts for your family? 3. A sum of money that a person allows a bank to hold until it is needed. How much do you have in your savings account? 4. Importance or worth. This old watch is of little account. Noun. To consider to be. I account them a happy couple. Verb. to account for. 1. To explain. How do you account for your lateness? 2. To be the reason for. The heavy snow accounts for the closing of school today. 3. To explain what happened to or what was done with. The police have accounted for everyone who was on the boat when it capsized. ac count ( kount ) noun, plural accounts; verb, accounted, accounting.........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>nting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir account idiom to account for. 1. To explain. How do you account for your lateness? 2. To be the reason for. The heavy snow accounts for the closing of school today. 3. To explain what happened to or what was done with. The police have accounted for everyone who was on the boat when it capsized. pronunciation kount accountant udSndDir udPronouce A person who is trained to take care of the financial records of a person or business. ac count ant ( koun nt) noun, plural accountants......>>>>>>>.>ountants.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accountantU pronunciation koun accumulate udSndDir udPronouce To gather or pile up; collect. My cousin accumulated a number of books at college. The mail accumulated while we were on vacation. ac late ( ) verb, accumulated, accumulating......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>mulating.>>>>} SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accumulate pronunciation accumulation udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of accumulating; piling up. The accumulation of snow during the blizzard created traffic problems. 2. An amount accumulated; collection; heap; mass. There was an accumulation of dust under the bed. ac tion ( n) noun, plural accumulations......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>umulations.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accumulationA pronunciation accuracy udSndDir udPronouce Freedom from errors or mistakes; correctness; exactness; precision. Check the accuracy of your arithmetic answers. You can trust the accuracy of the scale in the doctor s office. ac cy (ak ) noun.>>>>>>.>>>><Inoun.>>>>u SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accuracy pronunciation abundant udSndDir udPronouce More than enough; plentiful. Rockets need an abundant amount of fuel when they are launched. dant ( nt) adjective......>>>>.>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir abundant7 pronunciation abuse udSndDir udPronouce 1. To use in a way that is bad or wrong; misuse. We must not abuse our natural resources. 2. To treat roughly or cruelly; harm. In the story, the villain was punished for abusing the servants. 3. To attack with harsh or insulting words. Verb. 1. Bad or wrong use; misuse. The ruler s abuse of power caused the people to revolt. 2. Rough or cruel treatment. During the trip on the old, bumpy road our car took a lot of abuse. 3. Harsh or insulting words. Noun. buse ( for verb; for noun) verb, abused, abusing; noun, plural abuses......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ses.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir abuse pronunciation for verb; for noun) abyss udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce A hole so deep that it seems impossible to measure. byss ( ) noun, plural abysses......>>>>>>>.>ses.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir abyss pronunciation max17 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass acacia udSndDir udPronouce A small tree with featherlike leaves and yellow or white flowers that look like fuzzy balls. This tree is found in warm areas. cia ( ) noun, plural acacias......>>>>>>>.>cias.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acaciak pronunciation academy udSndDir udPronouce 1. A private high school. 2. A school that trains people in a special field or subject. I take violin lessons at the music academy. ) noun, plural academies....>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>emies.>>>>q SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir academy pronunciation accelerate udSndDir udPronouce To move or cause to move faster. The bicycle accelerated as it went down the hill. ac ate (ak sel ) verb, accelerated, accelerating......>>>>>>>.>>>>lerating.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accelerate_ pronunciation (ak sel acceleration udSndDir udPronouce An increase in speed; moving faster. The sudden acceleration of the car frightened the passengers. ac tion (ak sel n) noun, plural accelerations....>>>>>>>.>>>>elerations.>>>>W SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acceleration pronunciation (ak sel accent udSndDir udPronouce 1. The stress or stronger tone of voice given to a word or part of a word. In the word happy, the accent is on the first syllable. In forget, the accent is on the second syllable. 2. A mark used on a word to show which syllable is spoken with an accent. In this dictionary, the mark is used to show the syllable in the word spoken with the most stress. The mark is used to show a syllable with a weaker accent. In the word abbreviation, we place the accents like this: n. 3. A particular way in which people in one part of a country pronounce words. My cousins from Georgia have a Southern accent. 4. A particular way in which people pronounce words in a language that is not their first language. My grandparents from Holland speak English with a Dutch accent. Noun. To pronounce or mark a word or syllable with a stronger tone of voice. You accent the first syllable of the word apple. Verb. ac cent (ak sent for noun; ak sent or ak sent for verb) noun, plural accents; verb, accented, accenting..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accent[ pronunciation sent for noun; ak sent or ak sent for verb) accept udSndDir udPronouce 1. To take something that is given. I accepted the birthday gift from my cousin. 2. To receive or admit, often with favor or approval. Our class accepted the new teacher immediately. 3. To agree to; answer to. The author accepted the invitation to give a speech to our book club. 4. To think of as true, satisfactory, or correct. My parents accepted my reason for being late. ac cept (ak sept ) verb, accepted, accepting......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ting.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accept pronunciation (ak sept acceptable udSndDir udPronouce Good enough to be accepted; satisfactory. Our plan for the bazaar was acceptable to everyone in the club. ac ble (ak sep l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>djective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acceptableU pronunciation (ak sep acceptance udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of taking something given or offered. Your acceptance of my invitation pleased me. 2. A favorable reception; approval. The new television series won immediate acceptance. ac ance (ak sep ns) noun, plural acceptances......>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>eptances.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acceptance pronunciation (ak sep access udSndDir udPronouce 1. The act of approaching or entering. Access into the abandoned house was easy. 2. The right to approach, enter, or use. Only military personnel had access to the missile base. 3. A way or means of approaching or entering. The only access to the lake is through the woods. ac cess (ak ses) noun, plural accesses......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>sses.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accessI pronunciation accessory udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that is added to a more important thing. A radio is an accessory for a car. 2. A person who helps another person commit a crime. Two suspects have been arrested as accessories to the theft. Noun. Useful but not necessary; additional. The listing of street addresses is an accessory feature of a telephone book. Adjective. ac ry (ak ses ) noun, plural accessories; adjective......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>jective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accessory pronunciation (ak ses accident udSndDir udPronouce 1. Something that happens for no apparent reason and is unexpected. The discovery of oil on the farm was a happy accident. 2. An unfortunate event that is not expected. During the snowstorm there were many accidents on the highways. 3. Chance; fortune. I found the missing watch by accident while looking for my comb. ac dent (ak nt) noun, plural accidents......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>idents.>>>>[ SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accident pronunciation accidental udSndDir udPronouce Not planned or expected; happening by chance. We did not know we would see each other; our meeting was accidental. ac tal (ak si den l) adjective......>>>>.>>>>djective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir accidentalO pronunciation si den acclaim udEmotion proud udSndDir udPronouce To welcome with strong approval; praise. The crowd acclaimed the astronauts. Verb. Enthusiastic praise or welcome. The tennis champion was greeted with acclaim. Noun. ac claim ( ) verb, acclaimed, acclaiming; noun, plural acclaims........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>.>>>>laims.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir acclaim pronunciation max18 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE proud proud abroad udSndDir udPronouce Outside of one s country. We went abroad to visit relatives in France. broad ( ) adverb......>>>>.>>>>verb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir abroad pronunciation abrupt udSndDir udPronouce 1. Without warning; sudden. The bus made an abrupt stop at the traffic light. 2. Not polite or gentle; blunt. The impatient clerk gave us an abrupt answer. brupt ( brupt ) adjective......>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir abrupt pronunciation brupt abscess udEmotion disguste udSndDir udPronouce A collection of pus in some part of the body. It usually is caused by an infection. ab scess (ab ses) noun, plural abscesses......>>>>>>>.>esses.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir abscess pronunciation max13 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE disguste disguste absence udSndDir udPronouce 1. The condition of being away. In the teacher s absence, a substitute teacher taught our class. 2. A period of being away. After an absence of a year, my cousin came home from college. 3. The condition of being without; lack. The absence of rain caused the plants to wilt. ab sence (ab ns) noun, plural absences....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ences.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absence pronunciation absent udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not present; away. My friend was absent from school because of a cold. 2. Not existing; missing. Leaves are absent on trees in winter. ab sent (ab nt) adjective....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>tive.>>>>O SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absent pronunciation absentee udSndDir udPronouce A person who is absent from school, a job, or some other place where he or she is supposed to be. The teacher listed three absentees on the attendance record. ab tee (ab ) noun, plural absentees......>>>>>>>.>>>>entees.>>>>i SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absentee pronunciation absent-minded udSndDir udPronouce 1. Not paying attention to what is going on. The child stared out the window in an absent-minded way. 2. Forgetful. Absent-minded people often misplace things. ab sent-mind ed (ab did) adjective....>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>><Iadjective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absent-minded pronunciation absolute udSndDir udPronouce 1. Complete; entire; whole. The witness told the absolute truth. 2. Not limited or restricted. Some rulers have absolute power. 3. Without any doubt; positive. The family had absolute proof that the land belonged to them. ab lute (ab ) adjective..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absolute pronunciation absolutely udSndDir udPronouce 1. Completely. He is absolutely right about that. 2. Without any doubt; positively. I was absolutely sure that I wanted to buy that shirt. ab ly (ab or ab ) adverb..>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>><Iadverb.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absolutely pronunciation or ab absorb udSndDir udPronouce 1. To soak up or take in. A towel absorbed the spilled water. 2. To hold the interest of. The book about animals absorbed me. 3. To take in and hold without reflecting back. Thick draperies absorb sound. ab sorb (ab s or ab z ) verb, absorbed, absorbing......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>>>>bing.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absorb pronunciation (ab s or ab z absorbent udSndDir udPronouce Able to soak up water or moisture. These towels are very absorbent. ab ent (ab s nt or ab z nt) adjective......>>>>>>>.>>>>jective.>>>>! SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absorbent pronunciation (ab s nt or ab z nt)onun absorption udSndDir udPronouce The act or process of absorbing. A sponge picks up water by absorption. ab tion (ab s n or ab z n) noun......>>>>>>>.>>>>@ <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absorption[ pronunciation (ab s n or ab z abstain udSndDir udPronouce To keep oneself from doing something. I abstained from eating candy. ab stain (ab st ) verb, abstained, abstaining....>>>>>>>.>>>>ining.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir abstain pronunciation (ab st abstract udEmotion maglass udSndDir udPronouce 1. Expressing a quality thought of apart from the person or thing that has the quality. Sourness is an abstract word. Lemon is not an abstract word. 2. Hard to understand. This book on physics is too abstract for me. 3. Having to do with a style of art that does not show real objects, but uses lines, shapes, and colors. ab stract (ab strakt or ab strakt ) adjective.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>>ective.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir abstract pronunciation strakt or ab strakt :PHYSSIZE an abstract painting max12 buttonUp tbkMMNotify buttonUp default definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI definition udEmotion playEmotion , paintobject of page of this book xEmotion sMode sConfig tbkMMNotify close movie tbkMCI close mxwav tbkMCI :PHYSSIZE maglass maglass absurd udSndDir udPronouce Silly, foolish, or untrue. It is absurd to believe that the moon is made of green cheese. ab surd (ab s or ab z ) adjective......>>>>>>>.>>>>tive.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir absurd; pronunciation (ab s or ab z abundance udSndDir udPronouce A very large amount; a quantity that is more than enough. The farmer had an abundance of food. dance ( ns) noun......>>>>.>>>> <Inoun.>>>> SayHotWord buttonUP buttonUP RsayWord definition sMaxDir RsayWord definition sMaxDir abundance pronunciation ns)or a -able abolitionist absorb adjourn afoot affable agricultural African violet album align alibi aloof ambassador all right American Revolution anemometer amble amend anklet antenna anthem architecture arrive assurance aorta attain awesome Aztec aster bathrobe beast black blame bleach bliss block bloody breeze broaden bronco brunette buffalo bugle bulge bullfrog burrow bushy budge cannon carbon carpet cater cedar Central African Republic chapter charm cable Christ circulation classical clatter clean clear client climb clinch chief chink comparative comparison complicated composite conch confirmation congregate conservative corps coat of arms covet crash crate credit culprit current dairy dampen dance deaden dealer court defeat demon denote detour detract develop devote devout diary dinette direct disrupt double dowry debate dutiful either elderly elephant enact enlist entitle equilateral triangle esophagus establishment etymology extinct extraterrestrial facet dream feast ferment Finnish fire escape firefly flame flask flight flock follow forbade forge forgiveness frantic freeze French horn frighten fudge false gallon gaseous Ghana giant glory govern grave graze greed greet growl growth habitat halves hasten hayloft heave hives hogan honest imaginary furrow incredulous India individuality ingenious ingot insult internal interrogative interval investigate itself jewel journal joust jubilant judge junior lance landlady lariat laser laurel leader impressive lemon Libya likewise listen lotion lumber lunge luxury march March marsh meant Mediterranean melodious melon merchandise microwave Middle Ages Milky Way mitten mixer mother mound leather Lebanon mucilage muffler mural myrtle narcissus narrate N.D. or N. Dak. nearby needy negotiation niche nightly northerly northerner North Star nudge NW or N.W. old-fashioned Old World onset organization overhand pagan parcel partial patriot pauper payroll perch perish pewter plunge pocketknife poster potassium pound predict present price prick prime probable profound proper adjective psychology punch punish radiant energy radii ranger ravine react realm relate resistance rhyme roller-skate round trip sable salve sausage piano Scandinavian scrap script scroll seasoning sedan self-respect shine shirk shortcoming shovel shrew shrug silent slave slither snipe snout solve son-in-law South Afri