aspirate
noun, verb
How to pronounce aspirate?
The word aspirate sounds like as-pi-rate
/'æspə,reɪt/
What is the definition of aspirate?
verbremove by suction
Examples
- aspirate the wound
nouna consonant pronounced with aspiration
verbinhale (air, water, etc.)
verbpronounce with aspiration; of stop sounds
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centurion
noun
How to pronounce centurion?
The word centurion sounds like cen-tu-ri-on
/sɛn'turiən/
What is the definition of centurion?
noun(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
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david
noun
How to pronounce david?
The word david sounds like da-vid
/'deɪvɪd/
What is the definition of david?
nounFrench neoclassical painter who actively supported the French Revolution (1748-1825)
nounpatron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
noun(Old Testament) the 2nd king of the Israelites; as a young shepherd he fought Goliath (a giant Philistine warrior) and killed him by hitting him in the head with a stone flung from a sling; he united Israel with Jerusalem as its capital; many of the Psalms are attributed to David (circa 1000-962 BC)
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breathalyzer
noun
How to pronounce breathalyzer?
The word breathalyzer sounds like breath-a-lyz-er
/'brɛθə,laɪzər/
What is the definition of breathalyzer?
nouna device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath
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dedicate
verb
How to pronounce dedicate?
The word dedicate sounds like ded-i-cate
/'dɛdə,keɪt/
What is the definition of dedicate?
verbgive entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
verbinscribe or address by way of compliment
Examples
- She dedicated her book to her parents
verbopen to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
verbset apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
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biconcave
adjective
How to pronounce biconcave?
The word biconcave sounds like bi-con-cave
/baɪ'kɑnkeɪv/
What is the definition of biconcave?
adjectiveconcave on both sides
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innermost
adjective
How to pronounce innermost?
The word innermost sounds like in-ner-most
/'ɪnər,moʊst/
What is the definition of innermost?
adjectivesituated or occurring farthest within
Examples
- the innermost chamber
adjectivebeing deepest within the self
Examples
- one's innermost feelings
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