Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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addle

verb
/ˈæd.l̩/

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

"The complicated instructions only served to addle him."

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verb
/əˈdrɛs/

To speak to someone directly or to deal with an issue.

"The manager will address the employees about the new policy."

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verb
əˈdrɛst

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

"Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change."

verb
/əˈdjuːs/

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.

"The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case."

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adept

adjective
/əˈdɛpt/

Highly skilled or proficient at something.

"She is adept at solving complex problems."

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noun
əˈdept.nəs

The quality of being very skilled or proficient at something.

"His adeptness at solving problems impressed his colleagues."

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adequate

adjective
/ˈædɪkwət/

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

"The food was adequate for the small group."

adverb
/ˈædɪkwətli/

in a satisfactory manner

"He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time."

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verb
/ədˈhɪər/

to stick firmly to something or follow a belief or rule

"The label will not adhere to the wet surface."

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noun
/ədˈhɪərəns/

the act of sticking to or faithfully following something

"Her strict adherence to the law impressed everyone."

noun
/ədˈhɪərənt/

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

"He is a strong adherent of democratic values."

noun
/ədˈhiːʒən/

the process or state of sticking to something

"Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place."

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Adhesive

adjective
/ədˈhiːsɪv/

আঠালো; চটচটে;

"The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall."

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adieu

noun
/əˈdjuː/

A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.

"She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France."

adjective
/ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.

"The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature."

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adjacency

noun
/əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

"The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them."

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Adjacent

adjective
/əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Next to or adjoining something else.

"The hotel is adjacent to the beach."

noun
/ˈædʒɪktɪv/

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

"The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun."

verb
/əˈdʒɔɪn/

To be next to and joined with something.

"Their house adjoins the park."

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adjourn

verb
/əˈdʒɜrn/

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

"The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week."

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adjudge

verb
/əˈdʒʌdʒ/

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

"He was adjudged guilty by the court."

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adjudicate

verb
/əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

"The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties."

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noun
əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.

"The adjudicative body deliberated on the case."

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noun
/ˈædʒʌŋkt/

a thing added to something else as a supplementary part

"The professor worked as an adjunct at the university."

noun
/ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

a solemn urging or appeal

"The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity."

verb
/əˈdʒʊər/

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

"The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court."

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adjust

verb
/əˈdʒʌst/

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

"She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly."

adjective
/əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

"This chair has an adjustable height feature."

noun
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

"The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication."

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Adjutant

noun
/ˈædʒʊtənt/

a military officer who acts as an administrative assistant to a senior officer

"The colonel relied on his adjutant to manage daily orders."

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verb
/ədˈmɪnɪstər/

To manage or oversee the operation of something; to provide or apply.

"The nurse will administer the medicine at noon."

verb
/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine

"The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments."

noun
/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

The management or organization of a business, institution, or government.

"The new administration introduced several reforms."

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adjective
/ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/

relating to the management or organization of something

"The administrative tasks were handled efficiently by the team."

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administrator

noun
/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

"The school administrator implemented new policies for students."

adjective
/ˈædmərəbəl/

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

"Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable."

noun
/ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

"She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication."

verb
/ədˈmaɪər/

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

"I really admire her dedication to education."

adjective
/ədˈmɪsəbl/

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

"The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence."

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Admission

noun
/ədˈmɪʃən/

The process or fact of being allowed to enter a place or join an organization.

"The admission fee to the museum is five dollars."

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admit

verb
/ədˈmɪt/

To confess or acknowledge something as true; to allow entry.

"He admitted that he had made a mistake."

noun
/ədˈmɪtəns/

the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place

"No admittance without a valid ticket."

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admonish

verb
/ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

"The teacher admonished the students for being late."

noun
/ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

"He received an admonition for his careless work."

adjective
/ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

giving or conveying a warning or reprimand

"She gave him an admonitory glance."

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ado

noun
/əˈduː/

a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty

"Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony."

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adolescent

noun/adjective
/ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

"Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes."

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adopt

verb
/əˈdɒpt/

To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.

"They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage."

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noun
/əˈdɒpʃən/

the action or fact of adopting something

"The adoption of new technology has improved our efficiency."

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adoptive

adjective
/əˈdɒptɪv/

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

"She grew up in a loving adoptive family."