Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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naphtha

noun
/ˈnæfθə/

A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.

"The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use."

Nap Kin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Nap Kin

noun
/ˈnæp.kɪn/

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

"She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner."

nanotechnology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

"Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments."

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Names

noun
neɪmz

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

"Names of family members are written on the family tree."

adverb
/ˈneɪmli/

that is to say; to be specific

"The festival will be held in three cities, namely Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet."

adjective
/ˈneɪmləs/

Without a name or not known by name.

"A nameless fear crept over him in the dark room."

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name

noun
/neɪm/

a word by which a person or thing is known or called

"His name is John."

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Naked

adjective
/ˈneɪkɪd/

not covered by clothing or without protection

"The child was running naked in the yard."

noun
/naɪˈiːvɪti/

The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.

"Her naivety made her trust people too easily."

noun
/naɪˈiːvteɪ/

The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

"His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation."

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naive

adjective
/naɪˈiːv/

Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment; too trusting.

"She was naïve to believe every advertisement she saw."

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Nail

noun, verb
/neɪl/

a small metal spike driven into wood or other material, or to fasten or fix something with nails

"He nailed the wooden board to the wall."

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nadir

noun
/ˈneɪdɪər/

The lowest point of a situation or condition.

"The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis."

noun
/mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

"Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes."

adjective
/ˈmɪθɪkəl/

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

"Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures."

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myth

noun
/mɪθ/

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

"The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes."

noun
/ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered

"The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks."

noun/adjective
/ˈmɪstɪk/

relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight

"The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery."

Mystery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mystery

noun
/ˈmɪstəri/

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

"The mystery of the missing book remained unsolved."

mysterious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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mysterious

adjective
/mɪˈstɪəriəs/

difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify

"The island is surrounded by a mysterious fog."

narcissism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪzəm/

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself.

"His constant selfies were a sign of his narcissism."

adjective
/ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.

"The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses."

adjective
/ˈmɛtrɪk/

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

"The company tracks success using clear performance metrics."

noun
/mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.

"In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy."

meticulousness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

"His meticulousness made the project successful."

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adjective
/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

"The artist was meticulous in painting every tiny detail."

noun
/ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

"The research was conducted using a new methodology."

methodical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/məˈθɒdɪkəl/

Done in an orderly and systematic way.

"She followed a methodical approach to solving the problem."

noun
/ˈmɛθəd/

A particular way or process of doing something.

"She explained the method of solving the problem."

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meter

noun
/ˈmiːtər/

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

"The technician came to check the electricity meter."

noun
/ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.

"He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns."

meteorological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌmiː.ti.ə.rəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/

related to the study of the atmosphere and weather

"The meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall this week."

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meteoric

adjective
/ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.

"The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone."

noun
/ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.

"Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis."

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mete

verb
/miːt/

To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.

"The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime."

metaphysics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.

"She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science."

noun
/ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.

"The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers."

adjective
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.

"He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being."

noun
/ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.

"The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure."

adjective
/ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.

"He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions."

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metaphor

noun
/ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

"Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes."

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mesh

verb, noun
/mɛʃ/

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

"The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly."

Messenger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

"The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander."

noun
/ˈmɛsɪdʒ/

A piece of information sent or communicated from one person to another.

"I received a message from my friend yesterday."

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mess

noun
/mɛs/

A state of disorder or untidiness.

"The kids left the room in a complete mess."

mesmerize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.

"The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience."

noun
/ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

A state of fascination or hypnotism.

"The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism."

adverb
/ˈmerɪli/

in a cheerful and joyful manner

"The children played merrily in the garden."

adjective
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs/

Deserving reward, praise, or recognition.

"She received a scholarship for her meritorious academic performance."

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Mermaid

noun
/ˈmɛr.meɪd/

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

"The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea."