Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

engineering definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/

The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

"She studied civil engineering at university."

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english

noun/adjective
/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.

"She is learning English to study abroad."

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engrained

adjective
/ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.

"Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society."

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Engram

noun
ˈɛn.ɡræm

Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval

"Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored."

verb
/ɪnˈɡreɪv/

to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface

"The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring."

verb
/ɪnˈɡroʊs/

to absorb all the attention or interest of someone

"She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time."

adjective
/ɪnˈɡroʊst/

completely absorbed or deeply involved in something

"She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time."

verb
/ɪnˈɡʌlf/

to completely surround or cover something or someone

"The village was engulfed by floodwaters."

enhance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ɪnˈhæns/

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

"The new features will enhance the user experience."

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enhanced

verb
ɪnˈhɑːnst

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

"Enhanced strategies improve outcomes."

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noun
/ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt/

Improving the quality, value, or effectiveness of something.

"The software update included significant enhancements in performance."

enigma definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/

a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

"Her sudden disappearance remains an enigma."

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enigmatic

adjective
/ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

"He gave me an enigmatic smile."

divest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/daɪˈvɛst/

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

"The company decided to divest its unprofitable division."

noun
/daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

"The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year."

divide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/dɪˈvaɪd/

to separate into parts or groups

"The teacher asked the class to divide into four groups."

noun
/ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

"Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions."

adjective, verb
/dɪˈvaɪn/

Relating to God or a deity; exceptionally wonderful or pleasing; to discover or foresee by intuition or supernatural means.

"She believed the divine power guided her actions."

noun
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

"The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul."

adjective
/dɪˈvɪzəbl/

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

"Twelve is divisible by three and four."

noun
/dɪˈvɪʒən/

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

"The company has a separate division for research and development."

noun
/dɪˈvaɪzər/

A number by which another number is divided.

"In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor."

noun/verb
/dɪˈvɔːrs/

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

"After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce."

adjective
/dɪˈvɔːrst/

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

"She has been divorced for five years."

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divulge

verb
/daɪˈvʌldʒ/

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

"She refused to divulge the source of her information."

noun
/daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

"The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal."

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dna

noun
/ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

"Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones."

do

verb
/duː/

To perform an action, task, or activity.

"I need to do my homework before dinner."

adjective
/ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

"The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks."

dock

noun
/dɒk/

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

"The ship stayed at the dock for two days."

noun
/ˈdɒkɪt/

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

"The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session."

doctor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈdɒktər/

A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

"The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient."

doctrinaire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

"His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters."

noun
/ˈdɒktrɪn/

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

"The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values."

document definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb
/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

"She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip."

noun/adjective
/ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

"We watched a documentary about climate change."

noun
/ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

material that provides official information or evidence

"The documentation for the project is available for review."

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dodder

verb
/ˈdɒdə/

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

"The old man doddered across the street with a cane."

adjective
/ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.

"The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs."

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dodge

verb
/dɒdʒ/

to avoid something by moving quickly to the side or by being clever

"He managed to dodge the ball at the last second."

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Dodgy

adjective
/ˈdɒdʒi/

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

"That deal sounds dodgy to me."

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doe

noun
/doʊ/

a female deer, especially an adult one

"The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow."

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doff

verb
/dɒf/

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

"He doffed his hat as the procession passed."

Dog definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Dog

noun
/dɔːɡ/

a domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work

"The dog barked loudly at the stranger."

noun
/ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

"The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path."

adjective
/ˈdɒɡɪd/

showing stubborn determination and persistence

"She succeeded through dogged determination."

doggedness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.

"His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring."

doggerel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈdɒɡərəl/

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

"The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics."

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dogma

noun
/ˈdɒɡmə/

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

"The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma."

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dogmatic

adjective
/dɒɡˈmætɪk/

Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or others’ opinions.

"Her dogmatic approach left little room for debate."