descend

verb

How to pronounce descend?

The word descend sounds like de-scend
/dɪ'sɛnd/

What is the definition of descend?

verbmove downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
verbcome from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
Examples
  • She was descended from an old Italian noble family
verbcome as if by falling
verbdo something that one considers to be below one's dignity

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donation

noun

How to pronounce donation?

The word donation sounds like do-na-tion
/doʊ'neɪʃən/

What is the definition of donation?

nounact of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
nouna voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

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sectarian

noun, adjective

How to pronounce sectarian?

The word sectarian sounds like sec-tar-i-an
/sɛk'tɜriən/

What is the definition of sectarian?

nouna member of a sect
Examples
  • most sectarians are intolerant of the views of any other sect
adjectivebelonging to or characteristic of a sect
Examples
  • a sectarian mind
  • the negations of sectarian ideology
  • sectarian squabbles in psychology
of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects
Examples
  • sectarian differences

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aquiline

adjective

How to pronounce aquiline?

The word aquiline sounds like aq-ui-line
/'ækwə,laɪn/

What is the definition of aquiline?

adjectivecurved down like an eagle's beak

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moth

noun

How to pronounce moth?

The word moth sounds like moth
/mɔθ/

What is the definition of moth?

nountypically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

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negligence

noun

How to pronounce negligence?

The word negligence sounds like neg-li-gence
/'nɛglɪdʒəns/

What is the definition of negligence?

nounfailure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
nounthe trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

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perjurious

How to pronounce perjurious?

The word perjurious sounds like per-ju-ri-ous

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