banditry
noun
How to pronounce banditry?
The word banditry sounds like ban-dit-ry
/'bændɪtri/
What is the definition of banditry?
nounthe practice of plundering in gangs
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culminate
verb
How to pronounce culminate?
The word culminate sounds like cul-mi-nate
/'kəlmə,neɪt/
What is the definition of culminate?
verbend, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
Examples
- The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace
verbbring to a head or to the highest point
Examples
- Seurat culminated pointillism
verbreach the highest altitude or the meridian, of a celestial body
verbreach the highest or most decisive point
verbrise to, or form, a summit
Examples
- The helmet culminated in a crest
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arabist
noun
How to pronounce arabist?
The word arabist sounds like ar-ab-ist
/'ærəbɪst/
What is the definition of arabist?
nouna scholar who specializes in Arab languages and culture
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jackass
noun
How to pronounce jackass?
The word jackass sounds like jack-ass
/'dʒæk,æs/
What is the definition of jackass?
nounmale donkey
nouna man who is a stupid incompetent fool
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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