Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈæpərtʃər/

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

"Light entered through the small aperture in the wall."

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apex

noun
/ˈeɪ.pɛks/

the highest point or peak of something

"The climbers finally reached the apex of the mountain."

noun
/əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

"After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia."

noun
/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

"He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success."

adjective
/ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying

"Her writing style is concise and aphoristic."

noun
/ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

"The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives."

noun
/ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

"The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey."

noun
/ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

"Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination."

noun
/əˈplɒm/

Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.

"She handled the difficult questions with aplomb."

adjective
/əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.

"The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war."

adjective
/əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.

"The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal."

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noun
/ˈæpədʒiː/

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

"The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century."

adjective
/ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

not interested in or not connected with politics

"She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work."

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apologist

noun
/əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

"He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes."

verb
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

to say sorry for something wrong you have done

"He apologized for being late to the meeting."

noun
/ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

"The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children."

noun
/əˈpɒlədʒi/

a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful

"He offered an apology for being late to the meeting."

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apophasis

noun
/əˈpɒfəsɪs/

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

"The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'"

noun
/ˈæpəfθɛm/

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

"She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings."

adjective
/ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

Extremely angry; furious.

"He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision."

noun
/ˈæpəplɛksi/

A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.

"The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news."

noun
/əˈpɒstəsi/

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

"His public apostasy shocked his followers."

noun
/ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

"He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community."

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apostle

noun
/əˈpɒsəl/

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

"He became an apostle of environmental protection."

noun
/əˈpɒstrəfi/

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

"You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'."

noun
/əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

"The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses."

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noun
/ˈæpəˌθɛm/

A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.

"His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success."

noun
/əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.

"Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe."

verb
/əˈpɔːl/

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

"The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community."

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apparatus

noun
/ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/

a complex structure or system used for a particular purpose

"The laboratory apparatus was set up for the experiment."

noun
/əˈpærəl/

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

"The store specializes in wedding apparel."

adjective
/əˈpærənt/

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

"It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth."

adverb
/əˈpærəntli/

as far as one knows or can see; seemingly

"Apparently, she forgot about the meeting."

noun
/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.

"The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house."

verb, noun
/əˈpiːl/

to make a serious request; to be attractive or interesting; a formal request to a higher authority for a decision to be changed

"The charity appealed to the public for donations."

adjective
/əˈpiːlɪŋ/

attractive or interesting

"The design of the house is very appealing."

verb
/əˈpɪə/

to become visible or come into sight; to seem

"She appeared suddenly at the door."

noun
/əˈpɪərəns/

the way that someone or something looks

"His sudden appearance surprised everyone."

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verb
/əˈpiːz/

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

"The manager tried to appease the angry customer."

adjective
/ˈæpəˌleɪt/

relating to appeals in a court of law

"The case was taken to an appellate court."

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noun
/ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

a name or title

"The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'."

verb
/əˈpɛnd/

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

"She decided to append a note to the end of the report."

verb
/ˌæpərˈteɪn/

to relate to or be connected with something

"The rules only appertain to members of the club."

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appetite

noun
/ˈæpɪtaɪt/

a natural desire for food; a strong desire for something

"After the long walk, I had a huge appetite."

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appetize

verb
/ˈæpɪtaɪz/

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

"The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner."

verb
/əˈplɔːd/

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

"The audience applauded the performance."

noun
/əˈplɔːz/

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

"The actor received loud applause after his performance."

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Apple

noun
/ˈæpəl/

a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin

"She ate a red apple for breakfast."

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adjective
/ˈæplɪkəbl/

relevant or suitable to be applied in a situation

"The rules are not applicable in this case."

noun
/ˈæplɪkənt/

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

"The applicant was interviewed for the position."