English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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causing or feeling physical or emotional discomfort
"He felt uncomfortable during the long meeting."
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
"She bought new underwear from the department store."
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
"Her understanding of the issue was impressive."
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
"He bought new underwear for the trip."
not happy; sad, disappointed, or dissatisfied
"He was unhappy with the final decision."
harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
"Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body."
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
"Each unit in the production line is carefully tested."
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
"Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere."
to make something more modern or accurate by adding new information or changing it
"Please update your profile information regularly."
an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or traveling
"We went on vacation to the beach last summer."
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
"She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet."
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
"The delivery van stopped in front of our house."
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
"She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables."
the act of seeing or observing something, or an area of sight
"She had a great view of the sunset from her balcony."
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
"The group is visiting islands during the expedition."
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
"The museum had many visitors last weekend."
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
"Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary."
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
"She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience."
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
"She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend."
to express a choice or opinion in a formal decision-making process, especially in elections
"I will vote for the candidate who supports environmental policies."
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
"He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee."
a state of conflict between different countries or groups
"The war caused great suffering to the people."
a statement or event that tells you of a possible danger or problem
"The warning sign was clearly visible on the road."
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
"The washing machine broke down and needs repair."
something that is not useful and is thrown away
"Don't waste your time on unnecessary tasks."
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
"I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic."
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
"The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room."
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
"They are planning a wedding in the summer."
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
"The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected."
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
"The project was well-done and impressed everyone."
known by many people; famous or recognized
"He is a well-known actor in his country."
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
"She loves western music and culture."
covered with, or saturated with liquid (usually water)
"The ground is wet after the rain."
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
"You can choose whatever you like."
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
"The wheel of the car broke down on the way."