Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Unable

adjective
/ʌˈneɪbl/

not able to do something

"She was unable to attend the meeting."

noun
/ʌnəˈbɪləti/

the state of being unable to do something; incapacity

"His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project."

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umbrella

noun
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/

A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.

"She opened her umbrella as it started to rain."

noun
/ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

A feeling of resentment or offense.

"She took umbrage at his rude remark."

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Umbra

noun
/ˈʌm.brə/

the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot

"During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra."

adjective
/ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.

"Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception."

adjective
/ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority

"The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics."

noun
/ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/

a final demand or statement of terms

"The workers gave the company an ultimatum to raise their wages."

adverb
/ˈʌltəmətli/

in the end, after everything else

"Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project."

adjective
/ˈʌltɪmət/

being the best, final, or most extreme

"Success is the ultimate goal of hard work."

adjective
/ʌlˈtɪəriər/

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

"He invited her with an ulterior motive."

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ulcer

noun
/ˈʌlsər/

a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily

"The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer."

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uh

interjection
/ʌ/

a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.

"Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer."

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Ugly

adjective
/ˈʌɡli/

unpleasant or repulsive in appearance

"The house had an ugly view of the street."

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noun
/juːˈbɪk.wɪ.ti/

Being present everywhere or widespread existence.

"The ubiquity of smartphones has changed communication."

adjective
/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

"Social media has become ubiquitous among young people."

adjective
/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

"Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society."

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tyro

noun
/ˈtaɪroʊ/

A beginner or novice in a field or activity.

"As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance."

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Tyrant

noun
/ˈtaɪ.rənt/

a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner

"The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant."

noun
/ˈtɪrəni/

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

"The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler."

adjective
/tɪˈrænɪkəl/

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

"The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition."

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typography

noun
/taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing

"Good typography improves the readability of a website."

adjective
/ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

"There was a typographical error in the book."

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typo

noun
/ˈtaɪpoʊ/

a mistake made in typing

"The report was full of typos."

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typify

verb
/ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

to represent or be a typical example of something

"His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture."

adverb
/ˈtɪpɪkli/

in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group

"She typically arrives at work at 9 AM."

adjective
/ˈtɪpɪkəl/

having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing

"It was a typical summer day, hot and humid."

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typhoon

noun
/taɪˈfuːn/

a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

"The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas."

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type

noun
/taɪp/

a category of people or things having common characteristics

"What type of music do you like?"

noun
/taɪˈkuːn/

a wealthy, powerful businessperson

"The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers."

noun
/ˈtuːsəm/

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

"They entered the dance competition as a twosome."

noun
/tuː θɜːrdz/

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

"Two-thirds of the students passed the exam."

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two

noun
/tuː/

the number following one

"She has two children."

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ukase

noun
/juːˈkeɪs/

An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.

"The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press."

noun
/ˈtɛrərɪzəm/

the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

"Terrorism is a serious threat to global peace and security."

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terrorist

noun
/ˈtɛrərɪst/

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

"The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack."

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terse

adjective
/tɜːrs/

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words

"His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly."

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tertiary

adjective
/ˈtɜːrʃieri/

third in order, rank, or level

"He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university."

adjective
/ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps

"The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry."

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test

noun
/tɛst/

a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something

"The test results will determine whether the treatment is effective."

noun
/ˈtɛstəmənt/

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

"His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication."

noun
/ˈtɛsteɪtər/

a person who has made a will

"The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator."

verb
/ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

"She was called to testify in court about the accident."

noun
/ˌtɛstɪˈmoʊniəl/

A formal statement testifying to someone's character, qualifications, or the quality of a product or service.

"The company shared a glowing testimonial from a satisfied customer."

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noun
/ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.

"Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation."

noun
/ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/

A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.

"Her testimony in court helped convict the criminal."

noun
/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out

"The testing of the new software is still ongoing."

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testy

adjective
/ˈtɛsti/

Easily irritated or annoyed.

"He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly."

noun
/θæŋks/

an expression of gratitude

"Thanks for helping me with the project."

noun
/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal

"We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family."