Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

behaving in a way that suggests you have higher standards than you actually do

"It was hypocritical of him to complain about dishonesty."

adjective
/ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.

"The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine."

noun
/haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

"In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides."

verb
/haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.

"The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan."

noun
/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

"The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments."

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adjective
/ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/

based on or serving as a hypothesis; imagined or supposed for the sake of discussion.

"She described a hypothetical situation to explain her point."

noun
/hɪˈstɪəriə/

An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.

"The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert."

adjective
/hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

"The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical."

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i

pronoun
/aɪ/

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself

"I am learning English every day."

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Ice

noun
/aɪs/

frozen water, a solid form of water

"The lake was covered with thick ice in winter."

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noun
/ˈaɪs kriːm/

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

"Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days."

adjective
/ˈɪkθiɪk/

Relating to or resembling fish.

"The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality."

noun
/ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

A scientist who studies fish.

"The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river."

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ichthyology

noun
/ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

The branch of zoology that deals with fish.

"He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university."

noun
/ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.

"Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas."

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icily

adverb
/ˈaɪsɪli/

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

"She replied icily to his question."

noun
/ˈaɪsinəs/

The state of being cold in manner or temperature.

"There was a distinct iciness in his voice."

icon

noun
/ˈaɪkɒn/

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.

"The singer became a cultural icon."

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adjective
aɪˈkɒn.ɪk

Symbolic, legendary, famous, representing something significant or characteristic.

"The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark of France."

noun
/aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.

"He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions."

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adjective
/ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.

"Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry."

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Icy

adjective
/ˈaɪsi/

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

"The icy wind made everyone shiver."

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id

noun
/aɪˈdiː/

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

"Please show your ID at the entrance."

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Idea

noun
/aɪˈdiːə/

A thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do.

"She had a brilliant idea for a new business."

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adjective
/aɪˈdiːəl/

the best possible; perfect for a situation

"This place is ideal for a picnic."

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adjective + noun
aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

"Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth."

noun
/aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection

"His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements."

adjective
/ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic

"She has an idealistic view of changing the world."

verb
/aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

"Children often idealize their parents."

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noun
/ˌaɪdiˈeɪʃən/

The process of forming ideas or concepts.

"The workshop focused on ideation and brainstorming."

adjective
/aɪˈdentɪkl/

Exactly the same in every detail.

"The twins wore identical clothes."

noun
/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

"You need proper identification to enter the building."

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verb
aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

"The root causes of the issue need to be identified."

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verb
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/

to recognize or establish what something or someone is

"The police could not identify the suspect."

identity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/aɪˈdɛntɪti/

the characteristics, feelings, or beliefs that make a person or group different from others

"Cultural traditions are an important part of national identity."

adjective
/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.

"The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences."

noun
/ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

"Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality."

noun
/ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness

"The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone."

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idiom

noun
/ˈɪd.i.əm/

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

"The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way."

noun
/ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.

"One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working."

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adjective
/ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk/

Peculiar or individual; relating to an idiosyncrasy.

"He has an idiosyncratic approach to problem-solving."

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idiot

noun
/ˈɪdɪət/

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

"He acted like an idiot at the party last night."

adjective
/ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

"His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting."

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Idle

adjective, verb
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/

Adjective: not active or in use; lazy. Verb: to spend time doing nothing.

"The workers sat idle during the power outage."

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idler

noun
/ˈaɪdlər/

A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.

"He was known as an idler who wasted his days."

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Idol

noun
/ˈaɪ.dəl/

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

"The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide."

adjective
/ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.

"The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices."

verb
/aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.

"They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity."

adjective
/aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.

"The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth."

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noun
/aɪˈdɒlətri/

The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.

"The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village."