nowadays
noun, adverb
How to pronounce nowadays?
The word nowadays sounds like now-a-days
/'naʊə,deɪz/
What is the definition of nowadays?
nounthe period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
adverbin these times
Examples
- it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished
How to say nowadays and what does nowadays mean?
impish
adjective
How to pronounce impish?
The word impish sounds like imp-ish
/'ɪmpɪʃ/
What is the definition of impish?
adjectivenaughtily or annoyingly playful
Examples
- teasing and worrying with impish laughter
How to say impish and what does impish mean?
lynch
verb
How to pronounce lynch?
The word lynch sounds like lynch
/lɪnʧ/
What is the definition of lynch?
verbkill without legal sanction
Examples
- The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child
How to say lynch and what does lynch mean?
cockamamie
adjective
What is the definition of cockamamie?
adjectiveinformal term for ridiculous and implausible
Examples
- he gave me a cockamamie reason for not going
How to say cockamamie and what does cockamamie mean?
meritocracy
noun
How to pronounce meritocracy?
The word meritocracy sounds like mer-i-toc-ra-cy
/,mɛri'tɑkrəsi/
What is the definition of meritocracy?
nouna form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
nounthe belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
How to say meritocracy and what does meritocracy mean?
naloxone
noun
What is the definition of naloxone?
nouna potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine
How to say naloxone and what does naloxone mean?
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