naivety

noun

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The word naivety sounds like na-ive-ty

What is the definition of naivety?

nounlack of sophistication or worldliness

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dostoyevsky

noun

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The word dostoyevsky sounds like dos-to-yev-sky

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nounRussian novelist who wrote of human suffering with humor and psychological insight (1821-1881)

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ethylene

noun

How to pronounce ethylene?

The word ethylene sounds like eth-yl-ene
/'ɛθə,lin/

What is the definition of ethylene?

nouna flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic

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regrettable

adjective

How to pronounce regrettable?

The word regrettable sounds like re-gret-ta-ble
/ri'grɛtəbəl/

What is the definition of regrettable?

adjectivedeserving regret
Examples
  • regrettable remarks
  • it's regrettable that she didn't go to college

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biodegradable

adjective

How to pronounce biodegradable?

The word biodegradable sounds like bi-o-de-grad-a-ble
/,baɪoʊdɪ'greɪddəbəl/

What is the definition of biodegradable?

adjectivecapable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
Examples
  • a biodegradable detergent

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fawkes

noun

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/fɔks/

What is the definition of fawkes?

nounEnglish conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)

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hummer

noun

How to pronounce hummer?

The word hummer sounds like hum-mer

What is the definition of hummer?

noun(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
nouna singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words

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