Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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zag

verb
/zæɡ/

to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern

"The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox."

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Zany

adjective
/ˈzeɪ.ni/

Amusingly unconventional and peculiar.

"The comedian's zany style kept the audience laughing."

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zeal

noun
/ziːl/

Great energy or enthusiasm for a cause or goal.

"She worked with great zeal to finish the project."

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zealot

noun
/ˈzel.ət/

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

"He was considered a zealot for his strict political views."

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adjective
/ˈzel.əs/

Showing great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

"The team was zealous in their efforts to win the championship."

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Zebra

noun
/ˈzi.brə/

an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes

"The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd."

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zeitgeist

noun
/ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

"The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s."

noun
/zɪˈnɑːnə/

the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem

"The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns."

noun
/ˈziːnɪθ/

The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.

"Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s."

noun
/ˈzɛfər/

A soft gentle breeze.

"A warm zephyr blew through the valley."

Zest

noun
/zɛst/

Great enthusiasm and energy; also the outer colored part of citrus fruit used for flavor.

"She tackled the project with zest."

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zesty

adjective
/ˈzɛsti/

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

"The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved."

noun
/ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

"The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain."

noun
/ˈzɪn.i.ə/

A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature

"The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors."

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noun
ˈzɪpərz

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

"Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket."

noun
/ˈzoʊdiæk/

a belt of the heavens divided into twelve equal divisions or signs, each named after a constellation; used in astronomy and astrology

"She checked her zodiac sign to read her daily horoscope."

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Zonal

adjective
/ˈzoʊ.nəl/

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

"The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion."

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zone

noun
/zoʊn/

an area or division with specific characteristics or activities

"The city is divided into several zones."

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Zoo

noun
/zuː/

an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public

"We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants."

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noun
/ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

"Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain."