smuggle
verb
How to pronounce smuggle?
The word smuggle sounds like smug-gle
/'sməɡəl/
What is the definition of smuggle?
verbimport or export without paying customs duties
Examples
- She smuggled cigarettes across the border
How to say smuggle and what does smuggle mean?
incompetent
adjective, noun
How to pronounce incompetent?
The word incompetent sounds like in-com-pe-tent
/ɪn'kɑmpɪtənt/
What is the definition of incompetent?
adjectivelegally not qualified or sufficient
Examples
- incompetent witnesses
nounsomeone who is not competent to take effective action
adjectivenot meeting requirements
adjectivenot doing a good job
Examples
- incompetent at chess
adjectiveshowing lack of skill or aptitude
adjectivenot qualified or suited for a purpose
Examples
- an incompetent secret service
- the filming was hopeless incompetent
How to say incompetent and what does incompetent mean?
athletics
noun
How to pronounce athletics?
The word athletics sounds like ath-let-ics
/æθ'lɛtɪks/
What is the definition of athletics?
nouna contest between athletes
nounan active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
nounparticipation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
How to say athletics and what does athletics mean?
inmost
adjective
How to pronounce inmost?
The word inmost sounds like in-most
/'ɪn,moʊst/
What is the definition of inmost?
adjectivesituated or occurring farthest within
adjectivebeing deepest within the self
How to say inmost and what does inmost mean?
disharmony
noun
How to pronounce disharmony?
The word disharmony sounds like dis-har-mo-ny
/dɪs'hɑrməni/
What is the definition of disharmony?
nouna lack of harmony
How to say disharmony and what does disharmony mean?
verify
verb
How to pronounce verify?
The word verify sounds like ver-i-fy
/'vɛrə,faɪ/
What is the definition of verify?
verbcheck or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
verbto declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
verbattach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition)
verbconfirm the truth of
Examples
- Please verify that the doors are closed
- verify a claim
How to say verify and what does verify mean?
jello
noun
How to pronounce jello?
The word jello sounds like jell-o
What is the definition of jello?
nounfruit-flavored dessert (trade mark Jell-O) made from a commercially prepared gelatin powder
How to say jello and what does jello mean?
codex
noun
How to pronounce codex?
The word codex sounds like co-dex
/'koʊdɛks/
What is the definition of codex?
nounan unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll)
nounan official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
How to say codex and what does codex mean?
see
verb, noun
How to pronounce see?
The word see sounds like see
/si/
What is the definition of see?
verbtake charge of or deal with
Examples
- Could you see about lunch?
verbmake sense of; assign a meaning to
Examples
- What message do you see in this letter?
verbgo to see a place, as for entertainment
Examples
- We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning
verbsee or watch
Examples
- This program will be seen all over the world
- see a movie
verbget to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
Examples
- I see that you have been promoted
verbdate regularly; have a steady relationship with
Examples
- Did you know that she is seeing an older man?
verbfind out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Examples
- I want to see whether she speaks French
verbperceive or be contemporaneous with
Examples
- You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
- I want to see results
verbundergo or live through a difficult experience
verbbe careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verbcome together
Examples
- I'll probably see you at the meeting
- How nice to see you again!
verbaccompany or escort
Examples
- I'll see you to the door
verbperceive (an idea or situation) mentally
Examples
- Now I see!
- I just can't see your point
verbimagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
Examples
- I can't see him on horseback!
- I can see what will happen
- I can see a risk in this strategy
verbobserve, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
Examples
- I must see your passport before you can enter the country
verbdeem to be
Examples
- I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
verbdeliberate or decide
Examples
- let's see--which movie should we see tonight?
verbgo to see for a social visit
Examples
- I went to see my friend Mary the other day
verbgo to see for professional or business reasons
Examples
- You should see a lawyer
- We had to see a psychiatrist
verbmatch or meet
verbobserve as if with an eye
verbperceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Examples
- You have to be a good observer to see all the details
- Can you see the bird in that tree?
- He is blind--he cannot see
verbreceive as a specified guest
Examples
- the doctor will see you now
- The minister doesn't see anybody before noon
verbsee and understand, have a good eye
Examples
- The artist must first learn to see
nounthe seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
How to say see and what does see mean?
setup
noun
How to pronounce setup?
The word setup sounds like set-up
/'sɛt,əp/
What is the definition of setup?
nounequipment designed to serve a specific function
nounan act that incriminates someone on a false charge
nounthe way something is organized or arranged
Examples
- it takes time to learn the setup around here
How to say setup and what does setup mean?
supervisor
noun
How to pronounce supervisor?
The word supervisor sounds like su-per-vi-sor
/'supər,vaɪzər/
What is the definition of supervisor?
nouna program that controls the execution of other programs
nounone who supervises or has charge and direction of
How to say supervisor and what does supervisor mean?
aficionada
How to pronounce aficionada?
The word aficionada sounds like a-fi-cio-na-da
How to say aficionada and what does aficionada mean?
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