ver: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of ver
- server«Word Popularity Bar5/5
server
- noun a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
waiter.
- noun (court games) the player who serves to start a point
- noun a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
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silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
atomic number 47; Ag.
- noun coins made of silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
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cover
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
concealment; covert; screen.
- a screen of trees afforded privacy
- under cover of darkness
- the brush provided a covert for game
- the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
- noun bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
blanket.
- he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
- driver5/5
driver
- noun the operator of a motor vehicle
- noun someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle
- noun the operator of a motor vehicle
- discover5/5
discover
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
notice; observe; detect; find.
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
- verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
pick up; get a line; see; hear; learn; find out; get wind; get word.
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- liver5/5
liver
- noun large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
- noun liver of an animal used as meat
- noun large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
- deliver5/5
deliver
- verb deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
present.
- The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
- verb bring to a destination, make a delivery
- our local super market delivers
- verb deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
- lover5/5
lover
- noun a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
- noun an ardent follower and admirer
devotee; fan; buff.
- noun a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
- recover5/5
recover
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
regain; retrieve; find.
- She regained control of herself
- She found her voice and replied quickly
- verb get over an illness or shock
recuperate; convalesce.
- The patient is recuperating
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
- observer5/5
observer
- noun a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
percipient; perceiver; beholder.
- noun an expert who observes and comments on something
commentator.
- noun a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
- receiver5/5
receiver
- noun set that receives radio or tv signals
receiving system.
- noun (law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties
liquidator.
- noun set that receives radio or tv signals
- turnover5/5
turnover
- noun the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers
employee turnover; turnover rate.
- noun a dish made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling
- noun the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers
- over5/5
over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- river5/5
river
- noun a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
- the river was navigable for 50 miles
- noun a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
- whatever5/5
whatever
- adjective satellite one or some or every or all without specification
whatsoever; any.
- give me any peaches you don't want
- not any milk is left
- any child would know that
- pick any card
- any day now
- cars can be rented at almost any airport
- at twilight or any other time
- beyond any doubt
- need any help we can get
- give me whatever peaches you don't want
- no milk whatsoever is left
- adjective satellite one or some or every or all without specification
- fever5/5
fever
- noun a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
febricity; feverishness; febrility; pyrexia.
- noun intense nervous anticipation
- in a fever of resentment
- noun a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
- oliver5/5
olive
- noun small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
- noun evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits
European olive tree; Olea europaea.
- noun small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
- forever5/5
forever
- adverb for a limitless time
everlastingly; evermore; eternally.
- no one can live forever
- brightly beams our Father's mercy from his lighthouse evermore"- P.P.Bliss
- adverb for a very long or seemingly endless time
forever and a day.
- she took forever to write the paper
- we had to wait forever and a day
- adverb for a limitless time
- clever5/5
clever
- adjective satellite showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
cagy; canny; cagey.
- a cagey lawyer
- too clever to be sound
- adjective satellite mentally quick and resourceful
apt.
- an apt pupil
- you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
- adjective satellite showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
- however5/5
however
- adverb despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
nonetheless; nevertheless; all the same; withal; even so; notwithstanding; still; yet.
- although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
- while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
- he was a stern yet fair master
- granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
- adverb by contrast; on the other hand; the second, however, took hours"
- the first part was easy
- adverb despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
- never5/5
never
- adverb not ever; at no time in the past or future
ne'er.
- I have never been to China
- I shall never forget this day
- had never seen a circus
- never on Sunday
- I will never marry you!
- adverb not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances
- never fear
- bringing up children is never easy
- that will never do
- what is morally wrong can never be politically right
- adverb not ever; at no time in the past or future
- ever5/5
ever
- adverb at any time
of all time.
- did you ever smoke?
- the best con man of all time
- adverb at all times; all the time and on every occasion
always; e'er.
- I will always be there to help you
- always arrives on time
- there is always some pollution in the air
- ever hoping to strike it rich
- ever busy
- adverb at any time
- moreover5/5
moreover
- adverb in addition; furthermore, their quality is improving"; moreover, mice nested there"
furthermore; what is more.
- computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time
- the cellar was dark
- what is more, there's no sign of a change
- adverb in addition; furthermore, their quality is improving"; moreover, mice nested there"
- wherever5/5
wherever
- adverb where in the world
wheresoever.
- adverb where in the world
- whenever5/5
whenever
At whatever time. "Whenever that shall be." Milton.
- whoever5/5
whoever
Whatever person; any person who; be or she who; any one who; "Whoever envies or repines." Milton. "Whoever the king favors." Shak.as, he shall be punished, .whoever he may be
- hoover4/5
hoover
- verb clean with a vacuum cleaner
vacuum-clean; vacuum.
- vacuum the carpets
- noun United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
William Hoover; William Henry Hoover.
- verb clean with a vacuum cleaner
- lever4/5
lever
- noun a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- noun a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
- noun a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- maneuver4/5
maneuver
- noun a military training exercise
simulated military operation; manoeuvre.
- noun a plan for attaining a particular goal
manoeuvre; tactics; tactic.
- noun a military training exercise
- beaver4/5
beaver
- noun the soft brown fur of the beaver
beaver fur.
- noun a native or resident of Oregon
Oregonian.
- noun the soft brown fur of the beaver
- believer4/5
believer
- noun a supporter who accepts something as true
truster.
- noun a person who has religious faith
worshiper; worshipper.
- noun a supporter who accepts something as true
- vancouver4/5
vancouver
- noun English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
George Vancouver.
- noun a town in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon
- noun English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
- waiver4/5
waiver
- noun a formal written statement of relinquishment
release; discharge.
- noun a formal written statement of relinquishment
- caregiver4/5
caregiver
- noun a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
PCP; primary care provider; health care provider; health professional.
- noun a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult
- noun a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
- uncover4/5
uncover
- verb make visible
bring out; reveal; unveil.
- Summer brings out bright clothes
- He brings out the best in her
- verb remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
expose.
- uncover your belly
- The man exposed himself in the subway
- verb make visible
- takeover4/5
takeover
- noun a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
coup; coup d'etat; putsch.
- noun a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
- noun a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
- crossover4/5
crossover
- noun the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
crossing over.
- noun a voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party
crossover voter.
- noun the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
- hanover4/5
hanover
- noun a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
Hannover.
- noun the English royal house that reigned from 1714 to 1901 (from George I to Victoria)
Hanoverian line; House of Hanover.
- noun a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
- giver4/5
giver
- noun someone who devotes himself completely
- there are no greater givers than those who give themselves
- noun person who makes a gift of property
donor; bestower; conferrer; presenter.
- noun someone who devotes himself completely
- rover4/5
rover
- noun someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
roamer; bird of passage; wanderer.
- noun an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement
scouter.
- noun someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
- carver4/5
carver
- noun makes decorative wooden panels
woodcarver.
- noun United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)
George Washington Carver.
- noun makes decorative wooden panels
- whatsoever4/5
whatsoever
- adjective satellite one or some or every or all without specification
any; whatever.
- give me any peaches you don't want
- not any milk is left
- any child would know that
- pick any card
- any day now
- cars can be rented at almost any airport
- at twilight or any other time
- beyond any doubt
- need any help we can get
- give me whatever peaches you don't want
- no milk whatsoever is left
- adjective satellite one or some or every or all without specification
- denver4/5
denver
- noun the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
capital of Colorado; Mile-High City.
- noun the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
- weaver4/5
weaver
- noun a craftsman who weaves cloth
- noun finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests
weaver finch; weaverbird.
- noun a craftsman who weaves cloth
- dover4/5
dove
- noun any of numerous small pigeons
- noun someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations
peacenik.
- noun any of numerous small pigeons
- revolver4/5
revolver
- noun a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
six-shooter; six-gun.
- noun a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings
revolving door.
- noun a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
- passover4/5
passover
(Jewish Antiq.) (a) A feast of the Jews, instituted to commemorate the sparing of the Hebrews in Egypt, when God, smiting the firstborn of the Egyptians, passed over the houses of the Israelites which were marked with the blood of a lamb. (b) The sacrifice offered at the feast of the passover; the paschal lamb. Ex. xii.
- clover4/5
clover
- noun a plant of the genus Trifolium
trefoil.
- noun a plant of the genus Trifolium
- shiver4/5
shiver
- noun a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
tremble; shake.
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; quiver; thrill; shudder; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
- whichever4/5
whichever
Whether one or another; whether one or the other; which; that one (of two or more) which; as, .whichever road you take, it will lead you to town
- solver3/5
solver
- noun a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution
convergent thinker; problem solver.
- noun a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution
- rollover3/5
rollover
- noun the act of changing the institution that invests your pension plan without incurring a tax penalty
- noun the act of changing the institution that invests your pension plan without incurring a tax penalty
- sliver3/5
sliver
- noun a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
splinter.
- he got a splinter in his finger
- it broke into slivers
- noun a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
paring; shaving.
- noun a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
- changeover3/5
changeover
- noun an event that results in a transformation
conversion; transition.
- noun an event that results in a transformation
- quiver3/5
quiver
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; thrill; shudder; shiver; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun a shaky motion
quivering; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
- cantilever3/5
cantilever
- noun projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
- verb project as a cantilever
- noun projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
- saver3/5
saver
- noun someone who saves something from danger or violence
recoverer; rescuer.
- noun someone who saves (especially money)
- noun someone who saves something from danger or violence
- spillover3/5
spillover
- noun (economics) any indirect effect of public expenditure
- noun (economics) any indirect effect of public expenditure
- waver3/5
waver
- noun someone who communicates by waving
- noun the act of pausing uncertainly
falter; faltering; hesitation.
- there was a hesitation in his speech
- noun someone who communicates by waving
- makeover3/5
makeover
- noun an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance
- noun a complete reconstruction and renovation of something
- the blighted neighborhood underwent a total makeover
- noun an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance
- preserver3/5
preserver
- noun a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
restorer; refinisher; renovator.
- noun a cook who preserves fruits or meat
- noun a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
- perceiver3/5
perceiver
- noun a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
percipient; observer; beholder.
- noun a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
- mover3/5
mover
- noun workman employed by a moving company
- the movers were very careful with the grand piano
- noun (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion
proposer.
- noun workman employed by a moving company
- diver3/5
diver
- noun someone who works underwater
frogman; underwater diver.
- noun someone who dives (into water)
plunger.
- noun someone who works underwater
- hover3/5
hover
- verb be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
vacillate; vibrate; oscillate.
- He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement
- verb move to and fro
linger.
- The shy student lingered in the corner
- verb be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
- sever3/5
sever
- verb set or keep apart
break up.
- sever a relationship
- verb cut off from a whole
discerp; lop.
- His head was severed from his body
- The soul discerped from the body
- verb set or keep apart
- leftover3/5
leftover
- noun a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
remnant.
- adjective satellite not used up
left over; unexpended; odd; remaining; left.
- leftover meatloaf
- she had a little money left over so she went to a movie
- some odd dollars left
- saved the remaining sandwiches for supper
- unexpended provisions
- noun a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
- handover3/5
handover
- noun act of relinquishing property or authority etc
- the handover of occupied territory
- noun act of relinquishing property or authority etc
- hangover3/5
hangover
- noun disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)
katzenjammer.
- noun an official who remains in office after his term
holdover.
- noun disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)
- shaver3/5
shaver
- noun an adult male who shaves
- noun a young person of either sex
tiddler; nipper; tyke; small fry; nestling; youngster; child; fry; tike; minor; kid.
- she writes books for children
- they're just kids
- `tiddler' is a British term for youngster
- noun an adult male who shaves
- hannover3/5
hannover
- noun a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
Hanover.
- noun a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
- engraver3/5
engraver
- noun a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching
- noun a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate
- noun a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching
- quicksilver3/5
quicksilver
- noun a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
mercury; Hg; atomic number 80; hydrargyrum.
- adjective satellite liable to sudden unpredictable change
mercurial; fickle; erratic.
- erratic behavior
- fickle weather
- mercurial twists of temperament
- a quicksilver character, cool and willful at one moment, utterly fragile the next
- noun a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
- lawgiver3/5
lawgiver
- noun a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
lawmaker.
- noun a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
- hardcover3/5
hardcover
- noun a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
hardback.
- adjective satellite having a hard back or cover
hardbound; hardbacked; hardback.
- hardback books
- noun a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
- screwdriver3/5
screwdriver
- noun a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw
- noun a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
- noun a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw
- rediscover3/5
rediscover
- verb discover again
- I rediscovered the books that I enjoyed as a child
- verb discover again
- cadaver3/5
cadaver
- noun the dead body of a human being
remains; clay; corpse; stiff.
- the cadaver was intended for dissection
- the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse
- the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river
- honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay
- noun the dead body of a human being
- graver3/5
graver
- noun a tool used by an engraver
pointel; pointrel; graving tool.
- adjective satellite dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
sober; solemn; sedate; grave.
- a grave God-fearing man
- a quiet sedate nature
- as sober as a judge
- a solemn promise
- the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
- noun a tool used by an engraver
- braver3/5
brave
- noun a North American Indian warrior
- noun people who are brave
- the home of the free and the brave
- noun a North American Indian warrior
- aver3/5
aver
- verb report or maintain
say; allege.
- He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
- He said it was too late to intervene in the war
- The registrar says that I owe the school money
- verb to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
avow; affirm; verify; swan; assert; swear.
- Before God I swear I am innocent
- verb report or maintain
- cleaver3/5
cleaver
- noun a butcher's knife having a large square blade
chopper; meat cleaver.
- noun a butcher's knife having a large square blade
- retriever3/5
retriever
- noun a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
- noun a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
- undercover3/5
undercover
- adjective satellite conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
hugger-mugger; clandestine; secret; hole-and-corner; surreptitious; underground; cloak-and-dagger; hush-hush.
- clandestine intelligence operations
- cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
- hole-and-corner intrigue
- secret missions
- a secret agent
- secret sales of arms
- surreptitious mobilization of troops
- an undercover investigation
- underground resistance
- adjective satellite conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
- gulliver3/5
gulliver
- noun a fictional Englishman who travels to the imaginary land of Lilliput in a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift
- noun a fictional Englishman who travels to the imaginary land of Lilliput in a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift
- upriver3/5
upriver
- adverb toward the source or against the current
upstream.
- adverb toward the source or against the current
- downriver3/5
downriver
- adverb away from the source or with the current
downstream.
- adverb away from the source or with the current
- glover3/5
glove
- noun the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
baseball glove; baseball mitt; mitt.
- noun handwear: covers the hand and wrist
- noun the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
- grover3/5
grove
- noun a small growth of trees without underbrush
- noun garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
woodlet; orchard; plantation.
- noun a small growth of trees without underbrush
- whosoever3/5
whosoever
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- whomever3/5
whomever
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- carryover3/5
carryover
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- unilever3/5
unilever
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- culver3/5
culver
A dove. "Culver in the falcon's fist." Spenser.
- transceiver3/5
transceiver
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- fiver2/5
fiver
- noun a United States bill worth 5 dollars
five dollar bill; five-spot.
- adjective satellite being one more than four
5; five; v.
- noun a United States bill worth 5 dollars
- improver2/5
improver
- noun someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
humanitarian; do-gooder.
- noun a component that is added to something to improve it
addition; add-on.
- the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement
- the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor
- noun someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
- remover2/5
remover
- noun a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface)
- paint remover
- rust remover
- hair remover
- noun someone who works for a company that moves furniture
- noun a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface)
- reliever2/5
reliever
- noun someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
stand-in; fill-in; substitute; relief; backup; backup man.
- the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes
- we need extra employees for summer fill-ins
- noun a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies
comforter; allayer.
- a reliever of anxiety
- an allayer of fears
- noun someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
- achiever2/5
achiever
- noun a person with a record of successes
succeeder; winner; success.
- his son would never be the achiever that his father was
- only winners need apply
- if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success
- noun a person with a record of successes
- flyover2/5
flyover
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
overpass.
- noun a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground
flypast; fly-by.
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
- unbeliever2/5
unbeliever
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
nonbeliever; disbeliever.
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
- deceiver2/5
deceiver
- noun someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
slicker; trickster; beguiler; cheat; cheater.
- noun someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
- slaver2/5
slaver
- noun a person engaged in slave trade
slave dealer; slave trader.
- noun someone who holds slaves
slave owner; slaveholder.
- noun a person engaged in slave trade
- holdover2/5
holdover
- noun an official who remains in office after his term
hangover.
- noun something that has survived from the past
hangover.
- a holdover from the sixties
- hangovers from the 19th century
- noun an official who remains in office after his term
- quaver2/5
quaver
- noun a tremulous sound
- noun a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note
eighth note.
- noun a tremulous sound
- lifesaver2/5
lifesaver
- noun an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
lifeguard.
- noun a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
life belt; life buoy; life ring.
- noun an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
- leaver2/5
leaver
- noun someone who leaves
departer; goer.
- noun someone who leaves
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rickover
- noun United States admiral who advocated the development of nuclear submarines (1900-1986)
Hyman Rickover; Hyman George Rickover.
- noun United States admiral who advocated the development of nuclear submarines (1900-1986)
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groundcover
- noun low-growing plants planted in deep shade or on a steep slope where turf is difficult to grow
ground cover.
- noun small plants other than saplings growing on a forest floor
ground cover.
- noun low-growing plants planted in deep shade or on a steep slope where turf is difficult to grow
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nonbeliever
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
disbeliever; unbeliever.
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
- approver2/5
approver
- noun an authority with power to approve
- noun an authority with power to approve
- stover2/5
stover
- noun the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested
- noun the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested
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laver
- noun (Old Testament) large basin used by a priest in an ancient Jewish temple to perform ritual ablutions
- noun Australian tennis player who in 1962 was the second man to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles titles in the same year; in 1969 he repeated this feat (born in 1938)
Rodney George Laver; Rod Laver.
- noun (Old Testament) large basin used by a priest in an ancient Jewish temple to perform ritual ablutions
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stopover
- noun a stopping place on a journey
way station.
- there is a stopover to change planes in Chicago
- noun a brief stay in the course of a journey
stop; layover.
- they made a stopover to visit their friends
- noun a stopping place on a journey
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cheever
- noun United States writer of novels and short stories (1912-1982)
John Cheever.
- noun United States writer of novels and short stories (1912-1982)
- palaver2/5
palaver
- noun flattery intended to persuade
cajolery; blandishment.
- noun loud and confused and empty talk
rhetoric; empty talk; empty words; hot air.
- mere rhetoric
- noun flattery intended to persuade
- drover2/5
drover
- noun someone who drives a herd
herder; herdsman.
- noun someone who drives a herd
- layover2/5
layover
- noun a brief stay in the course of a journey
stop; stopover.
- they made a stopover to visit their friends
- noun a brief stay in the course of a journey
- pushover2/5
pushover
- noun someone who is easily taken advantage of
- noun any undertaking that is easy to do
picnic; walkover; duck soup; piece of cake; breeze; child's play; cinch; snap.
- marketing this product will be no picnic
- noun someone who is easily taken advantage of
- pullover2/5
pullover
- noun a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
slipover.
- noun a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
- sleepover2/5
sleepover
- noun an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children)
- noun an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children)
- salver2/5
salver
- noun a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
- noun a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
- papaver2/5
papaver
(Bot.) A genus of plants, including the poppy.
- cabdriver2/5
cabdriver
- noun someone who drives a taxi for a living
livery driver; taxidriver; hack driver; cabman; cabby; taximan; hack-driver.
- noun someone who drives a taxi for a living
- flashover2/5
flashover
- noun an unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator)
- noun an unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator)
- outmaneuver2/5
outmaneuver
- verb defeat by more skillful maneuvering
outmanoeuvre; outsmart.
- The English troops outmaneuvered the Germans
- My new supervisor knows how to outmaneuver the boss in most situations
- verb defeat by more skillful maneuvering
- plover2/5
plover
- noun any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
- noun any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
- wheresoever2/5
wheresoever
- adverb where in the world
wherever.
- adverb where in the world
- soever2/5
soever
A word compounded of so and ever, used in composition with who, what, where, when, how, etc., and indicating any out of all possible or supposable persons, things, places, times, ways, etc. It is sometimes used separate from the pronoun or adverb. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required. Luke xii. 48.
What great thing soever a man proposed to do in his life, he should think of achieving it by fifty. Sir W. Temple.
- softcover2/5
softcover
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- whomsoever2/5
whomsoever
The objective of whosoever. See Whosoever .The Most High ruleth in the kingdow of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. Dan. iv. 17.
- shriver2/5
shrive
- verb grant remission of a sin to
absolve.
- The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's
- verb grant remission of a sin to
- resolver2/5
resolver
That which decomposes, or dissolves. Boyle.
- howsoever2/5
howsoever
In what manner soever; to whatever degree or extent; however. I am glad he's come, howsoever he comes. Shak.
- voiceover2/5
voiceover
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- prover2/5
prove
- verb be shown or be found to be
turn up; turn out.
- She proved to be right
- The medicine turned out to save her life
- She turned up HIV positive
- verb establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
shew; demonstrate; show; establish.
- The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound
- The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture
- verb be shown or be found to be
- conserver2/5
conserve
- noun fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
preserve; preserves; conserves.
- verb keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change
- Energy is conserved in this process
- noun fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
- haver2/5
have
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
rich person; wealthy person.
- verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold; have got.
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
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- archiver2/5
archive
- noun a depository containing historical records and documents
- verb put into an archive
file away.
- noun a depository containing historical records and documents
- hungover2/5
hungover
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- tver2/5
tv
- noun broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
telecasting; television; video.
- she is a star of screen and video
- Television is a medium because it is neither rare nor well done" - Ernie Kovacs
- noun an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen
goggle box; television; boob tube; tv set; television receiver; telly; idiot box; television set.
- the British call a tv set a telly
- noun broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
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interleaver
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- hiver2/5
hive
- noun a teeming multitude
- noun a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees
beehive.
- noun a teeming multitude
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whithersoever
To whatever place; to what place soever; wheresoever; as, I will go .whithersoever you lead
- bever2/5
bever
A light repast between meals; a lunch. Obs. Beau. & Fl.
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screensaver
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stiver
A Dutch coin, and money of account, of the value of two cents, or about one penny sterling; hence, figuratively, anything of little worth.
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whensoever
At what time soever; at whatever time; whenever. Mark xiv. 7.
- scriver2/5
scriver
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- vetiver2/5
vetiver
(Bot.) An East Indian grass ( Andropogon muricatus ); also, its fragrant roots which are much used for making mats and screens. Also calledkuskus , andkhuskhus .Sometimes written vetivert , andvitivert .
- stuiver2/5
stuiver
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timesaver
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- siever2/5
siever
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dissolver
- noun a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
dissolving agent; resolvent; solvent; dissolvent.
- the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution
- noun a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
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positive
- noun the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution
positive degree.
- noun a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject
- noun the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution
- contriver1/5
contriver
- noun a person who makes plans
deviser; planner.
- noun a person who makes plans
- forgiver1/5
forgiver
- noun a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
excuser; pardoner.
- noun a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
- dissever1/5
dissever
- verb separate into parts or portions
divide; separate; split up; split; carve up.
- divide the cake into three equal parts
- The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I
- verb separate into parts or portions
- miniver1/5
miniver
- noun trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur
- noun trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur
- arriver1/5
arriver
- noun someone who arrives (or has arrived)
arrival; comer.
- noun someone who arrives (or has arrived)
- disbeliever1/5
disbeliever
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
nonbeliever; unbeliever.
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
- raver1/5
raver
- noun a participant in a rave dancing party
- noun someone who rants and raves; speaks in a violent or loud manner
ranter.
- noun a participant in a rave dancing party
- overachiever1/5
overachiever
- noun a student who attains higher standards than the IQ indicated
- noun a student who attains higher standards than the IQ indicated
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underachiever
- noun a student who does not perform as well as expected or as well as the IQ indicates
underperformer; nonachiever.
- noun a student who does not perform as well as expected or as well as the IQ indicates
- heaver1/5
heaver
- noun a bar used as a lever (as in twisting rope)
- noun a workman who heaves freight or bulk goods (especially at a dockyard)
- noun a bar used as a lever (as in twisting rope)
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groover
- noun a device that makes grooves by cutting or punching
- noun a device that makes grooves by cutting or punching
- griever1/5
griever
- noun a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
lamenter; sorrower; mourner.
- noun a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
- striver1/5
striver
- noun someone who works as hard as a slave
hard worker; slave.
- noun someone who works as hard as a slave
- semiquaver1/5
semiquaver
- noun a musical note having the time value of a sixteenth of a whole note
sixteenth note.
- noun a musical note having the time value of a sixteenth of a whole note
- manoeuver1/5
manoeuver
- verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
maneuver; manoeuvre.
- He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
- She maneuvered herself into the directorship
- verb direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
maneuver; head; point; direct; guide; channelise; manoeuvre; channelize; steer.
- verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
- conceiver1/5
conceiver
- noun someone who creates new things
originator; mastermind.
- noun someone who creates new things
- reprover1/5
reprover
- noun someone who finds fault or imputes blame
reproacher; rebuker; upbraider.
- noun someone who finds fault or imputes blame
- claver1/5
claver
- verb talk socially without exchanging too much information
shoot the breeze; chit-chat; chew the fat; confab; chitchat; jaw; visit; chaffer; chat; natter; gossip; chatter; confabulate.
- the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze
- verb talk socially without exchanging too much information
- allover1/5
allover
- adjective satellite covering the entire surface
- an allover pattern
- got an allover tan
- adjective satellite covering the entire surface
- landrover1/5
landrover
- noun a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain
jeep.
- noun a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain
- skydiver1/5
skydiver
- noun a person who jumps from a plane and performs various gymnastic maneuvers before pulling the parachute cord
- noun a person who jumps from a plane and performs various gymnastic maneuvers before pulling the parachute cord
- shover1/5
shover
- noun someone who pushes
pusher.
- noun someone who pushes
- walkover1/5
walkover
- noun backbends combined with handstands
- noun any undertaking that is easy to do
picnic; duck soup; piece of cake; breeze; child's play; cinch; snap; pushover.
- marketing this product will be no picnic
- noun backbends combined with handstands
- almsgiver1/5
almsgiver
- noun a person who gives alms
- noun a person who gives alms
- booklover1/5
booklover
- noun someone who loves (and usually collects) books
bibliophile; book lover.
- noun someone who loves (and usually collects) books
- louver1/5
louver
- noun one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
fin; louvre.
- noun one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
- woodcarver1/5
woodcarver
- noun makes decorative wooden panels
carver.
- noun makes decorative wooden panels
- slipcover1/5
slipcover
- noun a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture
- noun a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture
- bedcover1/5
bedcover
- noun decorative cover for a bed
counterpane; bed cover; bedspread; spread; bed covering.
- noun decorative cover for a bed
- timeserver1/5
timeserver
- noun one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage
- noun one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage
- taxidriver1/5
taxidriver
- noun someone who drives a taxi for a living
livery driver; hack driver; cabman; cabby; cabdriver; taximan; hack-driver.
- noun someone who drives a taxi for a living
- elver1/5
elver
- noun young eel; may be sauteed or batter-fried
- noun young eel
- noun young eel; may be sauteed or batter-fried
- popover1/5
popover
- noun light hollow muffin made of a puff batter (individual Yorkshire pudding) baked in a deep muffin cup
- noun light hollow muffin made of a puff batter (individual Yorkshire pudding) baked in a deep muffin cup
- paver1/5
pave
- noun a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
- verb cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
- pave the roads in the village
- noun a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
- craver1/5
crave
- verb have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
lust; starve; thirst; hunger.
- verb plead or ask for earnestly
- verb have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
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- pulver1/5
pulver
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- trover1/5
trove
- noun treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
treasure trove.
- noun treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
- rever1/5
- weever1/5
weever
(Zoöl.) Any one of several species of edible marine fishes belonging to the genus Trachinus , of the familyTrachinidæ . They have a broad spinose head, with the eyes looking upward. The long dorsal fin is supported by numerous strong, sharp spines which cause painful wounds.✍ The two British species are the great, or greater, weever ( Trachinus draco ), which becomes a foot long (called alsogowdie ,sea cat ,stingbull , andweaverfish ), and the lesser weever (T. vipera ), about half as large (called alsootter pike , andstingfish ).
- caver1/5
cave
- noun a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
- verb hollow out as if making a cave or opening
undermine.
- The river was caving the banks
- noun a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
- reviver1/5
revive
- verb cause to regain consciousness
resuscitate.
- The doctors revived the comatose man
- verb give new life or energy to
repair; revivify; recreate; reanimate; renovate; vivify; animate; quicken.
- A hot soup will revive me
- This will renovate my spirits
- This treatment repaired my health
- verb cause to regain consciousness
- kiver1/5
kiver
To cover. --n. A cover. Disused except in illiterate speech.
- estover1/5
estover
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- reaver1/5
reaver
One who reaves. Archaic
- calver1/5
calver
To cut in slices and pickle, as salmon. Obs.For a change, leave calvered salmon and eat sprats. Massinger.
- relever1/5
- flivver1/5
flivver
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- aquiver1/5
aquiver
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- windhover1/5
windhover
(Zoöl.) The kestrel; -- called also Prov. Eng.windbibber ,windcuffer ,windfanner .
- staver1/5
stave
- noun (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
staff.
- noun one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
lag.
- noun (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
- viver1/5
vive
Long live, that is, success to; as, vive le roi , long live the king;vive la bagatelle , success to trifles or sport.
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chilver
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- cliver1/5
clive
- noun British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
Robert Clive; Baron Clive; Baron Clive of Plassey.
- noun British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
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- enslaver1/5
enslave
- verb make a slave of; bring into servitude
- verb make a slave of; bring into servitude
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reiver
See Ruskin.Reaver .
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tiver
A kind of ocher which is used in some parts of England in marking sheep. Prov. Eng.
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keever
See Keeve , n.
- evolver1/5
evolver
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- redeliver1/5
redeliver
To deliver or give back; to return. Ayiffe.
- listserver1/5
listserver
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- conniver1/5
connive
- verb encourage or assent to illegally or criminally
- verb form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
scheme; intrigue.
- verb encourage or assent to illegally or criminally
- siver1/5
siver
To simmer . Obs. Holland.
- faver1/5
faver
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earthmover
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- whichsoever1/5
whichsoever
Whether one or another; whether one or the other; which; that one (of two or more) which; as, .whichever road you take, it will lead you to town
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whosesoever
The possessive of whosoever. See Whosoever .
- marver1/5
marver
(Glass Marking) A stone, or cast-iron plate, or former, on which hot glass is rolled to give it shape.
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helldiver
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- liever1/5
liever
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- delver1/5
delver
One who digs, as with a spade.
- kever1/5
kever
i. To cover. Obs. Chaucer.
- skiver1/5
skive
- verb remove the surface of
- skive leather
- verb remove the surface of
- caliver1/5
caliver
An early form of hand gun, variety of the arquebus; originally a gun having a regular size of bore. Obs. Shak.
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chaver
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whencesoever
From what place soever; from what cause or source soever. Any idea, whencesoever we have it. Locke.
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truckdriver
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daver
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- halver1/5
halver
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- persever1/5
persever
To persevere. Obs.
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manuever
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runover
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desilver
To deprive of silver; as, to .desilver lead
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- noun the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
- noun a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence
- noun the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
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verb
- noun the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
- noun a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence
- noun the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
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version
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
- his version of the fight was different from mine
- noun something a little different from others of the same type
edition; variant; variation.
- an experimental version of the night fighter
- a variant of the same word
- an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
- the boy is a younger edition of his father
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
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verbal
- adjective satellite communicated in the form of words
- verbal imagery
- a verbal protest
- adjective of or relating to or formed from words in general
- verbal ability
- adjective satellite communicated in the form of words
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version
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
- his version of the fight was different from mine
- noun something a little different from others of the same type
edition; variant; variation.
- an experimental version of the night fighter
- a variant of the same word
- an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
- the boy is a younger edition of his father
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
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verify
- verb confirm the truth of
- Please verify that the doors are closed
- verify a claim
- verb check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
control.
- Are you controlling for the temperature?
- verb confirm the truth of
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vertical
- noun something that is oriented vertically
- noun a vertical structural member as a post or stake
upright.
- the ball sailed between the uprights
- noun something that is oriented vertically
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verse
- noun literature in metrical form
poetry; poesy.
- noun a piece of poetry
rhyme.
- noun literature in metrical form
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verse
- noun literature in metrical form
poetry; poesy.
- noun a piece of poetry
rhyme.
- noun literature in metrical form
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verification
- noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
confirmation; substantiation; check.
- fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
- noun (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement
- noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
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very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- the very center of town
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
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versus
Against; as, John Doe ; -- chiefly used in legal language, and abbreviated to v. or vs.versus Richard Roe
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verified
- adjective satellite proved to be true
- a verified claim
- verb confirm the truth of
verify.
- Please verify that the doors are closed
- verify a claim
- adjective satellite proved to be true
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versatile
- adjective satellite having great diversity or variety
various.
- his various achievements are impressive
- his vast and versatile erudition
- adjective satellite changeable or inconstant
- versatile moods
- adjective satellite having great diversity or variety
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verifying
- adjective satellite serving to support or corroborate
collateral; verificatory; validating; substantiative; confirming; confirmatory; corroboratory; corroborative; substantiating; validatory; confirmative.
- collateral evidence
- verb confirm the truth of
verify.
- Please verify that the doors are closed
- verify a claim
- adjective satellite serving to support or corroborate
- verdict4/5
verdict
- noun (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
finding of fact.
- noun (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
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verge
- noun a region marking a boundary
threshold; brink.
- noun the limit beyond which something happens or changes
brink.
- on the verge of tears
- on the brink of bankruptcy
- noun a region marking a boundary
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versailles
- noun a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
- noun a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles
Palace of Versailles.
- noun a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
- verso4/5
verso
- noun left-hand page
- noun the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
reverse.
- noun left-hand page
- verbally4/5
verbally
- adverb as a verb
- he had a habit of using nouns verbally
- adverb by means of language
- verbally expressive
- adverb as a verb
- vernacular4/5
vernacular
- noun a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
patois; argot; cant; slang; jargon; lingo.
- they don't speak our lingo
- noun the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)
- noun a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
- vertically4/5
vertically
- adverb in a vertical direction
- a gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally
- adverb in a vertical direction
- vertex4/5
vertex
- noun the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
- noun the highest point (of something)
apex; peak; acme.
- at the peak of the pyramid
- noun the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
- vertices4/5
vertex
- noun the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
- noun the highest point (of something)
apex; peak; acme.
- at the peak of the pyramid
- noun the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
- veritable4/5
veritable
- adjective satellite often used as intensifiers
regular.
- a regular morass of details
- a regular nincompoop
- he's a veritable swine
- adjective satellite not counterfeit or copied
bona fide; authentic; unquestionable.
- an authentic signature
- a bona fide manuscript
- an unquestionable antique
- photographs taken in a veritable bull ring
- adjective satellite often used as intensifiers
- veronica4/5
veronica
- noun any plant of the genus Veronica
speedwell.
- noun any plant of the genus Veronica
- vermont4/5
vermont
- noun a state in New England
Green Mountain State; VT.
- noun a state in New England
- vertebrae4/5
vertebra
- noun one of the bony segments of the spinal column
- noun one of the bony segments of the spinal column
- vertebral4/5
vertebral
- adjective of or relating to or constituting vertebrae
- adjective of or relating to or constituting vertebrae
- versa4/5
versa
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- vera4/5
vera
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- vernon4/5
vernon
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- verbalize3/5
verbalize
- verb be verbose
verbalise.
- This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious
- verb express in speech
verbalise; mouth; utter; talk; speak.
- She talks a lot of nonsense
- This depressed patient does not verbalize
- verb be verbose
- verifies3/5
verify
- verb confirm the truth of
- Please verify that the doors are closed
- verify a claim
- verb check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
control.
- Are you controlling for the temperature?
- verb confirm the truth of
- vermilion3/5
vermilion
- noun a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
orange red; scarlet.
- verb color vermilion
- noun a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
- vertebrates3/5
vertebrate
- noun animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
craniate.
- adjective having a backbone or spinal column
- fishes and amphibians and reptiles and birds and mammals are verbetrate animals
- noun animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
- vertebrate3/5
vertebrate
- noun animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
craniate.
- adjective having a backbone or spinal column
- fishes and amphibians and reptiles and birds and mammals are verbetrate animals
- noun animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
- verbatim3/5
verbatim
- adjective satellite in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
direct.
- a direct quotation
- repeated their dialog verbatim
- adverb using exactly the same words
word for word.
- he repeated her remarks verbatim
- adjective satellite in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
- verona3/5
verona
- noun a city in Veneto on the River Adige
- noun a city in Veneto on the River Adige
- vermin3/5
vermin
- noun an irritating or obnoxious person
varmint.
- noun any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats
- cereals must be protected from mice and other vermin
- he examined the child's head for vermin
- boys in the village have probably been shooting vermin
- noun an irritating or obnoxious person
- verdicts3/5
verdict
- noun (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
finding of fact.
- noun (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
- veracruz3/5
veracruz
- noun a major Mexican port on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz
- noun a major Mexican port on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz
- verdure3/5
verdure
- noun green foliage
greenery.
- noun the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
verdancy; greenness.
- noun green foliage
- vertigo3/5
vertigo
- noun a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
giddiness; dizziness; lightheadedness.
- noun a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
- versed3/5
versed
- adjective satellite thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
knowledgeable; intimate.
- this girl, so intimate with nature"-W.H.Hudson
- knowledgeable about the technique of painting"- Herbert Read
- noun an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
midazolam.
- adjective satellite thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
- versatility3/5
versatility
- noun having a wide variety of skills
- noun having a wide variety of skills
- verdi3/5
verdi
- noun Italian operatic composer (1813-1901)
Giuseppe Verdi; Guiseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi.
- noun Italian operatic composer (1813-1901)
- verne3/5
verne
- noun French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)
Jules Verne.
- noun French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)
- verity3/5
verity
- noun conformity to reality or actuality
trueness; the true; truth.
- they debated the truth of the proposition
- the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat
- he was famous for the truth of his portraits
- he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities
- noun an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth
- noun conformity to reality or actuality
- verdant3/5
verdant
- adjective satellite characterized by abundance of verdure
- adjective satellite characterized by abundance of verdure
- verdun3/5
verdun
- noun a battle in World War I (1916); in some of the bloodiest fighting in World War I the German offensive was stopped
battle of Verdun.
- noun a battle in World War I (1916); in some of the bloodiest fighting in World War I the German offensive was stopped
- vergil3/5
vergil
- noun a Roman poet; author of the epic poem `Aeneid' (70-19 BC)
Virgil; Publius Vergilius Maro.
- noun a Roman poet; author of the epic poem `Aeneid' (70-19 BC)
- vernal3/5
vernal
- adjective satellite suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
young; youthful.
- he is young for his age
- adjective of or characteristic of or occurring in spring
- the vernal equinox
- adjective satellite suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
- verisimilitude3/5
verisimilitude
- noun the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
- noun the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
- verbose3/5
verbose
- adjective satellite using or containing too many words
tedious; windy; wordy; long-winded.
- long-winded (or windy) speakers
- verbose and ineffective instructional methods
- newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
- proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes
- adjective satellite using or containing too many words
- veranda3/5
veranda
- noun a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
verandah; gallery.
- noun a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
- vertebra3/5
vertebra
- noun one of the bony segments of the spinal column
- noun one of the bony segments of the spinal column
- verifiable3/5
verifiable
- adjective satellite capable of being verified
- a verifiable account of the incident
- adjective satellite capable of being tested (verified or falsified) by experiment or observation
confirmable; falsifiable.
- adjective satellite capable of being verified
- verandah3/5
verandah
- noun a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
veranda; gallery.
- noun a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
- vermeer3/5
vermeer
- noun Dutch painter renowned for his use of light (1632-1675)
Jan van der Meer; Jan Vermeer.
- noun Dutch painter renowned for his use of light (1632-1675)
- verapamil3/5
verapamil
- noun a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine
Isoptin; Calan.
- noun a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine
- veracity3/5
veracity
- noun unwillingness to tell lies
- noun unwillingness to tell lies
- verily3/5
verily
- adverb in truth; certainly
- I verily think so
- trust in the Lord...and verily thou shalt be fed"- Ps 37:3
- adverb in truth; certainly
- verde3/5
verde
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- vers3/5
v
- noun a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
volt.
- noun a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite
atomic number 23; vanadium.
- noun a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
- vern3/5
vern
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- verbalized2/5
verbalized
- adjective satellite communicated in words
uttered; verbalised; expressed.
- frequently uttered sentiments
- verb be verbose
verbalise; verbalize.
- This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious
- adjective satellite communicated in words
- verbalizing2/5
verbalize
- verb be verbose
verbalise.
- This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious
- verb express in speech
verbalise; mouth; utter; talk; speak.
- She talks a lot of nonsense
- This depressed patient does not verbalize
- verb be verbose
- verdigris2/5
verdigris
- noun a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
cupric acetate.
- noun a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time
- noun a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
- verbalizes2/5
verbalize
- verb be verbose
verbalise.
- This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious
- verb express in speech
verbalise; mouth; utter; talk; speak.
- She talks a lot of nonsense
- This depressed patient does not verbalize
- verb be verbose
- verve2/5
verve
- noun an energetic style
vitality.
- noun an energetic style
- vernier2/5
vernier
- noun a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale
vernier scale.
- noun French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637)
Paul Vernier.
- noun a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale
- vermonters2/5
vermonter
- noun a native or resident of Vermont
- noun a native or resident of Vermont
- verges2/5
verge
- noun a region marking a boundary
threshold; brink.
- noun the limit beyond which something happens or changes
brink.
- on the verge of tears
- on the brink of bankruptcy
- noun a region marking a boundary
- verbiage2/5
verbiage
- noun overabundance of words
verbalism.
- noun the manner in which something is expressed in words
diction; phrasing; choice of words; phraseology; wording.
- use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton
- noun overabundance of words
- verbalization2/5
verbalization
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
verbalisation.
- noun the activity of expressing something in words
verbalisation.
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
- vertu2/5
vertu
- noun love of or taste for fine objects of art
connoisseurship; virtu.
- noun artistic quality
virtu.
- noun love of or taste for fine objects of art
- vermillion2/5
vermillion
- adjective satellite of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
cinnabar; Chinese-red; vermilion.
- adjective satellite of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
- vermouth2/5
vermouth
- noun any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks
- noun any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks
- verticals2/5
vertical
- noun something that is oriented vertically
- noun a vertical structural member as a post or stake
upright.
- the ball sailed between the uprights
- noun something that is oriented vertically
- vermiculite2/5
vermiculite
- noun any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure
- noun any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure
- verifications2/5
verification
- noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
confirmation; substantiation; check.
- fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
- noun (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement
- noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
- verticality2/5
verticality
- noun position at right angles to the horizon
uprightness; erectness; verticalness.
- noun position at right angles to the horizon
- verbosity2/5
verbosity
- noun an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
verboseness.
- noun an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
- verbalizations2/5
verbalization
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
verbalisation.
- noun the activity of expressing something in words
verbalisation.
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
- versts2/5
- vertebrata2/5
vertebrata
(Zoöl.) One of the grand divisions of the animal kingdom, comprising all animals that have a backbone composed of bony or cartilaginous vertebræ, together with Amphioxus in which the backbone is represented by a simple undivided notochord. The Vertebrata always have a dorsal, or neural, cavity above the notochord or backbone, and a ventral, or visceral, cavity below it. The subdivisions or classes of Vertebrata are Mammalia, Aves, Reptilia, Amphibia, Pisces, Marsipobranchia, and Leptocardia.
- vertus2/5
vertu
- noun love of or taste for fine objects of art
connoisseurship; virtu.
- noun artistic quality
virtu.
- noun love of or taste for fine objects of art
- verging2/5
verge
- noun a region marking a boundary
threshold; brink.
- noun the limit beyond which something happens or changes
brink.
- on the verge of tears
- on the brink of bankruptcy
- noun a region marking a boundary
- versification2/5
versification
- noun a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text)
- noun the form or metrical composition of a poem
- noun a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text)
- verifier2/5
verifier
- noun someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
voucher.
- noun someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
- verities2/5
verity
- noun conformity to reality or actuality
trueness; the true; truth.
- they debated the truth of the proposition
- the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat
- he was famous for the truth of his portraits
- he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities
- noun an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth
- noun conformity to reality or actuality
- verlaine2/5
verlaine
- noun French symbolist poet (1844-1896)
Paul Verlaine.
- noun French symbolist poet (1844-1896)
- veridical2/5
veridical
- adjective satellite coinciding with reality
real.
- perceptual error...has a surprising resemblance to veridical perception"- F.A.Olafson
- adjective satellite coinciding with reality
- vernaculars2/5
vernacular
- noun a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
patois; argot; cant; slang; jargon; lingo.
- they don't speak our lingo
- noun the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)
- noun a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
- verbena2/5
verbena
- noun any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
vervain.
- noun any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
- vertiginous2/5
vertiginous
- adjective satellite having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
giddy; dizzy; woozy.
- had a dizzy spell
- a dizzy pinnacle
- had a headache and felt giddy
- a giddy precipice
- feeling woozy from the blow on his head
- a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff
- adjective satellite having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
- verger2/5
verger
- noun a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies
- noun a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies
- versace2/5
versace
- noun Italian fashion designer (1946-1997)
Gianni Versace.
- noun Italian fashion designer (1946-1997)
- verged2/5
verge
- noun a region marking a boundary
threshold; brink.
- noun the limit beyond which something happens or changes
brink.
- on the verge of tears
- on the brink of bankruptcy
- noun a region marking a boundary
- verticillium2/5
verticillium
- noun a fungus of the genus Verticillium
- noun a fungus of the genus Verticillium
- vervain2/5
vervain
- noun any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
verbena.
- noun any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
- veracious2/5
veracious
- adjective satellite habitually speaking the truth
- a veracious witness
- adjective satellite precisely accurate
right.
- a veracious account
- adjective satellite habitually speaking the truth
- versified2/5
versify
- verb compose verses or put into verse
verse; poetize; poetise.
- He versified the ancient saga
- verb compose verses or put into verse
- verrazano2/5
verrazano
- noun Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America (circa 1485-1528)
Verrazzano; Giovanni da Verrazzano; Giovanni da Verrazano.
- noun Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America (circa 1485-1528)
- vernonia2/5
vernonia
- noun any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue
ironweed.
- noun any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue
- veronese2/5
veronese
Of or pertaining to Verona, in Italy. --n. sing. & pl. A native of Verona; collectively, the people of Verona.
- verandas2/5
veranda
- noun a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
verandah; gallery.
- noun a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
- vermes2/5
vermis
- noun the narrow central part of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres
vermis cerebelli.
- noun the narrow central part of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres
- vermis2/5
vermis
- noun the narrow central part of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres
vermis cerebelli.
- noun the narrow central part of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres
- verwoerd2/5
verwoerd
- noun South African statesman who instituted the policy of apartheid (1901-1966)
Hendrik Verwoerd; Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd.
- noun South African statesman who instituted the policy of apartheid (1901-1966)
- verandahs2/5
verandah
- noun a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
veranda; gallery.
- noun a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
- vermicelli2/5
vermicelli
- noun pasta in strings thinner than spaghetti
- noun pasta in strings thinner than spaghetti
- verner2/5
verner
- noun Danish philologist (1846-1896)
Karl Adolph Verner.
- noun Danish philologist (1846-1896)
- verboten2/5
verboten
- adjective satellite excluded from use or mention
proscribed; forbidden; tabu; prohibited; taboo; out.
- forbidden fruit
- in our house dancing and playing cards were out
- a taboo subject
- adjective satellite excluded from use or mention
- vervet2/5
vervet
- noun South African monkey with black face and hands
Cercopithecus aethiops pygerythrus; vervet monkey.
- noun South African monkey with black face and hands
- vert2/5
vert
(Eng. Forest Law) (a) Everything that grows, and bears a green leaf, within the forest; as, to preserve .vert and venison is the duty of the verderer(b) The right or privilege of cutting growing wood.
- veritas2/5
veritas
The Bureau Veritas. See under Bureau .
- verna2/5
verna
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- verizon2/5
verizon
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- versioning2/5
version
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
- his version of the fight was different from mine
- noun something a little different from others of the same type
edition; variant; variation.
- an experimental version of the night fighter
- a variant of the same word
- an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
- the boy is a younger edition of his father
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
- verbum2/5
- verite2/5
verity
- noun conformity to reality or actuality
trueness; the true; truth.
- they debated the truth of the proposition
- the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat
- he was famous for the truth of his portraits
- he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities
- noun an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth
- noun conformity to reality or actuality
- verein2/5
verein
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- verum2/5
verum
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- veronique2/5
- vertue2/5
vertue
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- vergence2/5
vergence
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- versicolor2/5
versicolor
Having various colors; changeable in color. "Versicolor, sweet-smelling flowers." Burton.
- verifiability2/5
verifiability
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- verus2/5
verus
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- verte2/5
verte
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- verre2/5
verre
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- veriest2/5
very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- the very center of town
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- vernant2/5
vernant
Flourishing, as in spring; vernal. Obs. "Vernant flowers." Milton.
- vercelli2/5
vercelli
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- verry2/5
very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- the very center of town
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- veri2/5
very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- the very center of town
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- vertebrobasilar2/5
- verrocchio2/5
- verrucous2/5
- vereins2/5
vereins
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- verts2/5
vert
(Eng. Forest Law) (a) Everything that grows, and bears a green leaf, within the forest; as, to preserve .vert and venison is the duty of the verderer(b) The right or privilege of cutting growing wood.
- verdugo2/5
- veritably2/5
veritable
- adjective satellite often used as intensifiers
regular.
- a regular morass of details
- a regular nincompoop
- he's a veritable swine
- adjective satellite not counterfeit or copied
bona fide; authentic; unquestionable.
- an authentic signature
- a bona fide manuscript
- an unquestionable antique
- photographs taken in a veritable bull ring
- adjective satellite often used as intensifiers
- vercingetorix2/5
- vernalization2/5
vernalization
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- verbals2/5
verbal
- adjective satellite communicated in the form of words
- verbal imagery
- a verbal protest
- adjective of or relating to or formed from words in general
- verbal ability
- adjective satellite communicated in the form of words
- vereeniging2/5
- verbalise1/5
verbalise
- verb be verbose
verbalize.
- This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious
- verb express in speech
verbalize; mouth; utter; talk; speak.
- She talks a lot of nonsense
- This depressed patient does not verbalize
- verb be verbose
- verbalised1/5
verbalised
- adjective satellite communicated in words
uttered; verbalized; expressed.
- frequently uttered sentiments
- verb be verbose
verbalise; verbalize.
- This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious
- adjective satellite communicated in words
- verbalising1/5
verbalise
- verb be verbose
verbalize.
- This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious
- verb express in speech
verbalize; mouth; utter; talk; speak.
- She talks a lot of nonsense
- This depressed patient does not verbalize
- verb be verbose
- vermiculated1/5
vermiculated
- adjective satellite decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
vermicular; vermiculate.
- vermicular (or vermiculated) stonework
- verb decorate with wavy or winding lines
vermiculate.
- adjective satellite decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
- vermonter1/5
vermonter
- noun a native or resident of Vermont
- noun a native or resident of Vermont
- verniers1/5
vernier
- noun French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637)
Paul Vernier.
- noun a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale
vernier scale.
- noun French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637)
- versos1/5
verso
- noun left-hand page
- noun the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
reverse.
- noun left-hand page
- vernix1/5
vernix
- noun a white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetus
vernix caseosa.
- noun a white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetus
- verruca1/5
verruca
- noun (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
wart.
- noun (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
- verst1/5
verst
- noun a Russian unit of length (1.067 km)
- noun a Russian unit of length (1.067 km)
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verbalisation
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
verbalization.
- noun the activity of expressing something in words
verbalization.
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
- verrucae1/5
verruca
- noun (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
wart.
- noun (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
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verbalisation
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
verbalization.
- noun the activity of expressing something in words
verbalization.
- noun the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization
- vernation1/5
vernation
- noun (botany) the arrangement of young leaves in a leaf bud before it opens
- noun (botany) the arrangement of young leaves in a leaf bud before it opens
- vermiculites1/5
vermiculite
- noun any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure
- noun any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure
- verrucas1/5
verruca
- noun (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
wart.
- noun (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
- verifiers1/5
verifier
- noun someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
voucher.
- noun someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
- versifier1/5
versifier
- noun a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)
rhymester; poetizer; poetiser; rhymer.
- noun a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)
- verrazzano1/5
verrazzano
- noun Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America (circa 1485-1528)
Verrazano; Giovanni da Verrazzano; Giovanni da Verrazano.
- noun Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America (circa 1485-1528)
- versant1/5
versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
mountainside.
- conifer forests cover the eastern versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
- versifying1/5
versify
- verb compose verses or put into verse
verse; poetize; poetise.
- He versified the ancient saga
- verb compose verses or put into verse
- verminous1/5
verminous
- adjective satellite of the nature of vermin; very offensive or repulsive
- adjective satellite of the nature of vermin; very offensive or repulsive
- vertexes1/5
vertex
- noun the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
- noun the highest point (of something)
apex; peak; acme.
- at the peak of the pyramid
- noun the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
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versifier
- noun a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)
rhymester; poetizer; poetiser; rhymer.
- noun a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)
- verisimilar1/5
verisimilar
- adjective satellite appearing to be true or real
- a verisimilar tale
- adjective satellite appearing to be true or real
- verbenas1/5
verbena
- noun any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
vervain.
- noun any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers
- vermifuge1/5
vermifuge
- noun a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms
anthelmintic; anthelminthic; helminthic.
- noun a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms
- vergers1/5
verger
- noun a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies
- noun a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies
- verbalism1/5
verbalism
- noun the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
verbal expression; expression.
- expressions of good will
- he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas
- the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours
- noun overabundance of words
verbiage.
- noun the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
- versify1/5
versify
- verb compose verses or put into verse
verse; poetize; poetise.
- He versified the ancient saga
- verb compose verses or put into verse
- verdicchio1/5
verdicchio
- noun a variety of white wine grape grown in Italy
- noun a dry white Italian wine made from Verdicchio grapes
- noun a variety of white wine grape grown in Italy
- versing1/5
verse
- noun literature in metrical form
poetry; poesy.
- noun a piece of poetry
rhyme.
- noun literature in metrical form
- veronicas1/5
veronica
- noun any plant of the genus Veronica
speedwell.
- noun any plant of the genus Veronica
- verbalizer1/5
verbalizer
- noun someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
speaker; talker; utterer; verbaliser.
- the speaker at commencement
- an utterer of useful maxims
- noun someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
- versants1/5
versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
mountainside.
- conifer forests cover the eastern versant
- noun the side or slope of a mountain
- verdandi1/5
verdandi
- noun goddess of fate: an elf who personified the present
Verthandi.
- noun goddess of fate: an elf who personified the present
- verrucose1/5
verrucose
- adjective satellite (of skin) covered with warts or projections that resemble warts
wartlike; warty.
- adjective satellite (of skin) covered with warts or projections that resemble warts
- verdancy1/5
verdancy
- noun the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
verdure; greenness.
- noun the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
- verbalizers1/5
verbalizer
- noun someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
speaker; talker; utterer; verbaliser.
- the speaker at commencement
- an utterer of useful maxims
- noun someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
- veratrum1/5
veratrum
(Bot.) A genus of coarse liliaceous herbs having very poisonous qualities. ✍ Veratrum album of Europe, and Veratrum viride of America, are both called hellebore. They grow in wet land, have large, elliptical, plicate leaves in three vertical ranks, and bear panicles of greenish flowers.
- verbascum1/5
verbascum
- noun genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs mostly with woolly leaves
genus Verbascum.
- noun genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs mostly with woolly leaves
- verbenaceae1/5
verbenaceae
- noun family of New World tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs and trees
family Verbenaceae; verbena family; vervain family.
- noun family of New World tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs and trees
- versicle1/5
versicle
- noun a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation
- noun a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation
- veronal1/5
veronal
- noun a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
diethylmalonylurea; barbitone; diethylbarbituric acid; barbital.
- noun a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
- versicles1/5
versicle
- noun a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation
- noun a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation
- vertebras1/5
vertebra
- noun one of the bony segments of the spinal column
- noun one of the bony segments of the spinal column
- vermicular1/5
vermicular
- adjective satellite decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
vermiculate; vermiculated.
- vermicular (or vermiculated) stonework
- adjective satellite decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
- verbosely1/5
verbosely
- adverb in a verbose manner
long-windedly; wordily; windily.
- she explained her ideas verbosely
- adverb in a verbose manner
- vermiform1/5
vermiform
- adjective satellite resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical
worm-shaped.
- adjective satellite resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical
- verdin1/5
verdin
- noun very small yellow-headed titmouse of western North America
Auriparus flaviceps.
- noun very small yellow-headed titmouse of western North America
- vervets1/5
vervet
- noun South African monkey with black face and hands
Cercopithecus aethiops pygerythrus; vervet monkey.
- noun South African monkey with black face and hands
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vermeil
Vermilion; also, the color of vermilion, a bright, beautiful red. Poetic & R.In her cheeks the vermeil red did show Like roses in a bed of lilies shed. Spenser.
- vertues1/5
virtue
- noun the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
virtuousness; moral excellence.
- noun any admirable quality or attribute
merit.
- work of great merit
- noun the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
- verulam1/5
verulam
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- vertuous1/5
vertuous
Virtuous; powerful. Obs. Spenser.
- versal1/5
versal
Universal. Obs. or Colloq. Shak.
- verticillata1/5
verticillata
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vergilius
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- versioned1/5
version
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
- his version of the fight was different from mine
- noun something a little different from others of the same type
edition; variant; variation.
- an experimental version of the night fighter
- a variant of the same word
- an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone
- the boy is a younger edition of his father
- noun an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
- verd1/5
verd
(Eng. Forest Law) (a) The privilege of cutting green wood within a forest for fuel. (b) The right of pasturing animals in a forest. Burrill.
- verifiably1/5
verifiable
- adjective satellite capable of being verified
- a verifiable account of the incident
- adjective satellite capable of being tested (verified or falsified) by experiment or observation
confirmable; falsifiable.
- adjective satellite capable of being verified
- vergilian1/5
- verted1/5
vert
(Eng. Forest Law) (a) Everything that grows, and bears a green leaf, within the forest; as, to preserve .vert and venison is the duty of the verderer(b) The right or privilege of cutting growing wood.
- verismo1/5
- veris1/5
veris
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- verver1/5
verve
- noun an energetic style
vitality.
- noun an energetic style
- verbless1/5
verbless
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- vermicularis1/5
vermicularis
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- verty1/5
verty
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- versation1/5
versation
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- verrucosa1/5
verrucosa
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- verey1/5
verey
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- verjuice1/5
verjuice
The sour juice of crab apples, of green or unripe grapes, apples, etc.; also, an acid liquor made from such juice.
- verser1/5
verse
- noun literature in metrical form
poetry; poesy.
- noun a piece of poetry
rhyme.
- noun literature in metrical form
- vertumnus1/5
- vernacularization1/5
vernacularization
The act or process of making vernacular, or the state of being made vernacular. Fitzed. Hall.
- verset1/5
verset
A verse. Obs. Milton.
- verumontanum1/5
verumontanum
(Anat.) An elevation, or crest, in the wall of the urethra where the seminal ducts enter it. ✍ This is sometimes written veru montanum .
- vernalis1/5
vernalis
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- vertiginously1/5
vertiginous
- adjective satellite having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
giddy; dizzy; woozy.
- had a dizzy spell
- a dizzy pinnacle
- had a headache and felt giddy
- a giddy precipice
- feeling woozy from the blow on his head
- a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff
- adjective satellite having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
- verites1/5
verites
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- verdet1/5
verdet
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- vergent1/5
vergent
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- vernus1/5
vernus
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- verdurous1/5
verdurous
Covered with verdure; clothed with the fresh green of vegetation; verdured; verdant; Milton.as, .verdurous pastures
- vernaccia1/5
- verdian1/5
verdian
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- vernissage1/5
- verray1/5
very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- the very center of town
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- vermal1/5
- veridically1/5
veridical
- adjective satellite coinciding with reality
real.
- perceptual error...has a surprising resemblance to veridical perception"- F.A.Olafson
- adjective satellite coinciding with reality
- versets1/5
- verting1/5
vert
(Eng. Forest Law) (a) Everything that grows, and bears a green leaf, within the forest; as, to preserve .vert and venison is the duty of the verderer(b) The right or privilege of cutting growing wood.
- vertebrated1/5
vertebrate
- noun animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
craniate.
- adjective having a backbone or spinal column
- fishes and amphibians and reptiles and birds and mammals are verbetrate animals
- noun animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
- verier1/5
very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- the very center of town
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- vernalized1/5
vernalized
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- verism1/5
verism
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- verdelho1/5
- verdine1/5
verdine
(Chem.) A commercial name for green aniline dye.
- vergi1/5
vergi
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- verticle1/5
verticle
An axis; hinge; a turning point. E. Waterhouse.
- vernacularism1/5
vernacularism
A vernacular idiom.
- verrey1/5
very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- the very center of town
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- veritates1/5
- verderers1/5
verderer
(Eng. Forest Law) An officer who has the charge of the king's forest, to preserve the vert and venison, keep the assizes, view, receive, and enroll attachments and presentments of all manner of trespasses. Blackstone.
- verruciform1/5
verruciform
Shaped like a wart or warts.
- veredicto1/5
- versor1/5
versor
(Geom.) The turning factor of a quaternion. ✍ The change of one vector into another is considered in quaternions as made up of two operations; 1st, the rotation of the first vector so that it shall be parallel to the second; 2d, the change of length so that the first vector shall be equal to the second. That which expresses in amount and kind the first operation is a versor, and is denoted geometrically by a line at right angles to the plane in which the rotation takes place, the length of this line being proportioned to the amount of rotation. That which expresses the second operation is a tensor. The product of the versor and tensor expresses the total operation, and is called a quaternion. See Quaternion .
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vergences
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- verby1/5
verby
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Derived words of ver
- average«Word Popularity Bar5/5
average
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
norm.
- it set the norm for American homes
- noun (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
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conversion
- noun an event that results in a transformation
transition; changeover.
- noun a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
- noun an event that results in a transformation
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reverse
- noun a relation of direct opposition
contrary; opposite.
- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
- noun the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
reverse gear.
- noun a relation of direct opposition
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converted
- adjective satellite spiritually reborn or converted
born-again; reborn.
- a born-again Christian
- verb change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
convert; change over.
- We converted from 220 to 110 Volt
- adjective satellite spiritually reborn or converted
- convert5/5
convert
- noun a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
- verb change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
change over.
- We converted from 220 to 110 Volt
- noun a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
- reversed5/5
reversed
- adjective satellite turned inside out and resewn
- the reversed collar looked as good as new
- verb change to the contrary
turn; change by reversal; reverse.
- The trend was reversed
- the tides turned against him
- public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
- adjective satellite turned inside out and resewn
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diversity
- noun noticeable heterogeneity
variety; diverseness; multifariousness.
- a diversity of possibilities
- the range and variety of his work is amazing
- noun the condition or result of being changeable
- noun noticeable heterogeneity
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server
- noun a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
waiter.
- noun (court games) the player who serves to start a point
- noun a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
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government
- noun the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
authorities; regime.
- the government reduced taxes
- the matter was referred to higher authorities
- noun the act of governing; exercising authority
administration; government activity; governance; governing.
- regulations for the governing of state prisons
- he had considerable experience of government
- noun the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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covered
- adjective overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
- women with covered faces
- covered wagons
- a covered balcony
- verb provide with a covering or cause to be covered
cover.
- cover her face with a handkerchief
- cover the child with a blanket
- cover the grave with flowers
- adjective overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
- discovered5/5
discovered
- adjective satellite discovered or determined by scientific observation
observed; ascertained.
- variation in the ascertained flux depends on a number of factors
- the discovered behavior norms
- discovered differences in achievement
- no explanation for the observed phenomena
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
notice; observe; detect; find; discover.
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
- adjective satellite discovered or determined by scientific observation
- universal5/5
universal
- noun (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
linguistic universal.
- noun (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
universal proposition.
- noun (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
- governments5/5
government
- noun the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
authorities; regime.
- the government reduced taxes
- the matter was referred to higher authorities
- noun the act of governing; exercising authority
administration; government activity; governance; governing.
- regulations for the governing of state prisons
- he had considerable experience of government
- noun the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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delivery
- noun the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
bringing.
- his reluctant delivery of bad news
- noun the event of giving birth
- she had a difficult delivery
- noun the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
- discovery5/5
discovery
- noun the act of discovering something
uncovering; find.
- noun something that is discovered
- noun the act of discovering something
- delivered5/5
deliver
- verb deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
present.
- The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
- verb bring to a destination, make a delivery
- our local super market delivers
- verb deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
- coverage5/5
coverage
- noun the total amount and type of insurance carried
insurance coverage.
- noun the extent to which something is covered
- the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent
- noun the total amount and type of insurance carried
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diverse
- adjective satellite many and different
divers.
- tourist offices of divers nationalities
- a person of diverse talents
- adjective satellite distinctly dissimilar or unlike
various.
- celebrities as diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan
- animals as various as the jaguar and the cavy and the sloth
- adjective satellite many and different
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governance
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
governing body; organisation; administration; organization; brass; establishment.
- he claims that the present administration is corrupt
- the governance of an association is responsible to its members
- he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
- noun the act of governing; exercising authority
administration; government activity; governing; government.
- regulations for the governing of state prisons
- he had considerable experience of government
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
- covering5/5
covering
- noun a natural object that covers or envelops
cover; natural covering.
- under a covering of dust
- the fox was flushed from its cover
- noun an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
- noun a natural object that covers or envelops
- covers5/5
cover
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
concealment; covert; screen.
- a screen of trees afforded privacy
- under cover of darkness
- the brush provided a covert for game
- the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
- noun bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
blanket.
- he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
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governing
- noun the act of governing; exercising authority
administration; government activity; governance; government.
- regulations for the governing of state prisons
- he had considerable experience of government
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; regulate; order; govern.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- noun the act of governing; exercising authority
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recovered
- adjective satellite freed from illness or injury
cured; healed.
- the patient appears cured
- the incision is healed
- appears to be entirely recovered
- when the recovered patient tries to remember what occurred during his delirium"- Normon Cameron
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
regain; recover; retrieve; find.
- She regained control of herself
- She found her voice and replied quickly
- adjective satellite freed from illness or injury
- overhead5/5
overhead
- noun the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes
operating cost; operating expense; budget items.
- noun (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command
command processing overhead time; command processing overhead; command overhead.
- noun the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes
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driver
- noun the operator of a motor vehicle
- noun someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle
- noun the operator of a motor vehicle
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convergence
- noun the occurrence of two or more things coming together
- noun the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
convergency.
- noun the occurrence of two or more things coming together
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observer
- noun a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
percipient; perceiver; beholder.
- noun an expert who observes and comments on something
commentator.
- noun a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
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lover
- noun a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
- noun an ardent follower and admirer
devotee; fan; buff.
- noun a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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governor
- noun the head of a state government
- noun a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
regulator.
- noun the head of a state government
- recovery5/5
recovery
- noun return to an original state
- the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid
- noun gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
convalescence; recuperation.
- noun return to an original state
- universe5/5
universe
- noun everything that exists anywhere
creation; macrocosm; existence; world; cosmos.
- they study the evolution of the universe
- the biggest tree in existence
- noun (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn
population.
- it is an estimate of the mean of the population
- noun everything that exists anywhere
- advertising5/5
advertising
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
ad; advert; advertisement; advertizement; advertizing.
- noun the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
publicizing.
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
- overcome5/5
overcome
- verb win a victory over
get the better of; defeat.
- You must overcome all difficulties
- defeat your enemies
- He overcame his shyness
- He overcame his infirmity
- Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
- verb get on top of; deal with successfully
get over; master; subdue; surmount.
- He overcame his shyness
- verb win a victory over
- rivers5/5
river
- noun a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
- the river was navigable for 50 miles
- noun a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
- sovereign5/5
sovereign
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
monarch; crowned head.
- adjective satellite (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
self-governing; independent; autonomous.
- an autonomous judiciary
- a sovereign state
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
- governed5/5
governed
- noun the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
- governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed"--Declaration of Independence
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; regulate; order; govern.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- noun the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
- severity5/5
severity
- noun used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
badness; severeness.
- noun something hard to endure
hardship; rigourousness; severeness; rigor; rigorousness; rigour; asperity; grimness.
- the asperity of northern winters
- noun used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
- overwhelming5/5
overwhelming
- adjective satellite so strong as to be irresistible
overpowering.
- an overpowering need for solitude
- the temptation to despair may become overwhelming
- an overwhelming majority
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overwhelm; overpower; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
- adjective satellite so strong as to be irresistible
- believers5/5
believer
- noun a supporter who accepts something as true
truster.
- noun a person who has religious faith
worshiper; worshipper.
- noun a supporter who accepts something as true
- overlap5/5
overlap
- noun a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
convergence; intersection.
- there was no overlap between their proposals
- noun the property of partial coincidence in time
- noun a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- govern5/5
govern
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; regulate; order.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- verb direct or strongly influence the behavior of
- His belief in God governs his conduct
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
- university5/5
university
- noun the body of faculty and students at a university
- noun establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
- noun the body of faculty and students at a university
- several5/5
several
- adjective satellite (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
- several letters came in the mail
- several people were injured in the accident
- adjective satellite considered individually
respective; various.
- the respective club members
- specialists in their several fields
- the various reports all agreed
- adjective satellite (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
- overall5/5
overall
- noun (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
- noun a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
boilers suit; boilersuit.
- noun (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
- conversation5/5
conversation
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- severe5/5
severe
- adjective satellite intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
terrible; wicked.
- severe pain
- a severe case of flu
- a terrible cough
- under wicked fire from the enemy's guns
- a wicked cough
- adjective satellite very strong or vigorous
knockout; hard.
- strong winds
- a hard left to the chin
- a knockout punch
- a severe blow
- adjective satellite intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
- poverty5/5
poverty
- noun the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
poorness; impoverishment.
- noun the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
- slavery5/5
slavery
- noun the state of being under the control of another person
thrall; thraldom; thralldom; bondage.
- noun the practice of owning slaves
slaveholding.
- noun the state of being under the control of another person
- everyday5/5
everyday
- adjective satellite found in the ordinary course of events
mundane; unremarkable; quotidian; workaday; routine.
- a placid everyday scene
- it was a routine day
- there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute"- Anita Diamant
- adjective satellite appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions
casual; daily.
- casual clothes
- everyday clothes
- adjective satellite found in the ordinary course of events
- overview5/5
overview
- noun a general summary of a subject
- the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences
- noun a general summary of a subject
- universities5/5
university
- noun the body of faculty and students at a university
- noun establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
- noun the body of faculty and students at a university
- adverse5/5
adverse
- adjective satellite contrary to your interests or welfare
untoward; inauspicious.
- adverse circumstances
- made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
- adjective satellite in an opposing direction
contrary.
- adverse currents
- a contrary wind
- adjective satellite contrary to your interests or welfare
- controversy5/5
controversy
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; argument; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- sovereignty5/5
sovereignty
- noun government free from external control
- noun royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
reign.
- noun government free from external control
- conversations5/5
conversation
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- severely5/5
severely
- adverb to a severe or serious degree
gravely; badly; seriously.
- fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated
- badly injured
- a severely impaired heart
- is gravely ill
- was seriously ill
- adverb with sternness; in a severe manner
sternly.
- `No,' she said sternly
- peered severely over her glasses
- adverb to a severe or serious degree
- controversial5/5
controversial
- adjective marked by or capable of arousing controversy
- the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial
- Rushdie's controversial book
- a controversial decision on affirmative action
- adjective marked by or capable of arousing controversy
- overnight5/5
overnight
- adjective satellite lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
nightlong; all-night.
- a nightlong vigil
- an all-night drugstore
- an overnight trip
- adverb during or for the length of one night
- the fish marinates overnight
- adjective satellite lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
- overseas5/5
overseas
- adjective satellite in a foreign country
abroad.
- markets abroad
- overseas markets
- adjective satellite being or passing over or across the sea
oversea.
- some overseas trade in grain arose
- adjective satellite in a foreign country
- conversely5/5
conversely
- adverb with the terms of the relation reversed
- conversely, not all women are mothers
- adverb with the terms of the relation reversed
- every5/5
every
- adjective satellite (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
- every person is mortal
- every party is welcome
- had every hope of success
- every chance of winning
- adjective satellite each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified
- every third seat
- every two hours
- adjective satellite (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
- nevertheless5/5
nevertheless
- adverb despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
nonetheless; however; all the same; withal; even so; notwithstanding; still; yet.
- although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
- while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
- he was a stern yet fair master
- granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
- adverb despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
- everywhere5/5
everywhere
- adverb to or in any or all places; (`everyplace' is used informally for `everywhere')
everyplace; all over.
- You find fast food stores everywhere
- people everywhere are becoming aware of the problem
- he carried a gun everywhere he went
- looked all over for a suitable gift
- adverb to or in any or all places; (`everyplace' is used informally for `everywhere')
- governmental5/5
governmental
- adjective satellite relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
- governmental policy
- public confidence and governmental morale
- adjective satellite relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
- everything5/5
everything
Whatever pertains to the subject under consideration; all things. More wise, more learned, more just, more everything. Pope.
- everyone5/5
everyone
Everybody; -- commonly separated, every one.
- everybody5/5
everybody
Every person.
- converts4/5
convert
- noun a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
- verb change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
change over.
- We converted from 220 to 110 Volt
- noun a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
- converting4/5
convert
- noun a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
- verb change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
change over.
- We converted from 220 to 110 Volt
- noun a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
- averaged4/5
average
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
norm.
- it set the norm for American homes
- noun (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
- inverted4/5
inverted
- adjective satellite being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
upside-down.
- a quotation mark is sometimes called an inverted comma
- an upside-down cake
- verb make an inversion (in a musical composition)
invert.
- here the theme is inverted
- adjective satellite being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
- averages4/5
average
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
norm.
- it set the norm for American homes
- noun (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
- averaging4/5
average
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
norm.
- it set the norm for American homes
- noun (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
- diversified4/5
diversified
- adjective having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety
- a diversified musical program ranging from classical to modern
- diversified farming
- diversified manufacturing
- diversified scenery
- diversified investments
- verb make (more) diverse
diversify.
- diversify a course of study
- adjective having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety
- reversing4/5
reverse
- noun a relation of direct opposition
contrary; opposite.
- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
- noun the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
reverse gear.
- noun a relation of direct opposition
- conversions4/5
conversion
- noun an event that results in a transformation
transition; changeover.
- noun a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
- noun an event that results in a transformation
- overturned4/5
overturned
- adjective satellite having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
upturned; upset.
- an overturned car
- the upset pitcher of milk
- sat on an upturned bucket
- verb turn from an upright or normal position
tump over; overturn; tip over; turn over.
- The big vase overturned
- The canoe tumped over
- adjective satellite having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
- anniversary4/5
anniversary
- noun the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
day of remembrance.
- noun the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
- inverse4/5
inverse
- noun something inverted in sequence or character or effect
opposite.
- when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse
- adjective satellite reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
reverse.
- noun something inverted in sequence or character or effect
- reversal4/5
reversal
- noun a change from one state to the opposite state
- there was a reversal of autonomic function
- noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
blow; setback; reverse; black eye.
- noun a change from one state to the opposite state
- inversion4/5
inversion
- noun the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
- noun abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth)
- noun the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
- diversification4/5
diversification
- noun the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
variegation.
- my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments
- he limited his losses by diversification of his product line
- noun the condition of being varied; every day it is the same"
- that restaurant's menu lacks diversification
- noun the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
- reversible4/5
reversible
- noun a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing)
- adjective capable of reversing or being reversed
- reversible hypertension
- noun a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing)
- overload4/5
overload
- noun an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power
- noun an excessive burden
overburden.
- noun an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power
- converge4/5
converge
- verb be adjacent or come together
meet.
- The lines converge at this point
- verb approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit
- verb be adjacent or come together
- convertible4/5
convertible
- noun a car that has top that can be folded or removed
- noun a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock)
convertible security.
- noun a car that has top that can be folded or removed
- converter4/5
converter
- noun a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
convertor.
- noun a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
- subversion4/5
subversion
- noun destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
corruption.
- corruption of a minor
- the big city's subversion of rural innocence
- noun the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
subversive activity.
- noun destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
- discoveries4/5
discovery
- noun the act of discovering something
uncovering; find.
- noun something that is discovered
- noun the act of discovering something
- delivering4/5
deliver
- verb deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
present.
- The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
- verb bring to a destination, make a delivery
- our local super market delivers
- verb deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
- discovering4/5
discover
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
notice; observe; detect; find.
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
- verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
pick up; get a line; see; hear; learn; find out; get wind; get word.
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- leverage4/5
leverage
- noun the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
purchase.
- noun strategic advantage; power to act effectively
- relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
- noun the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
- reverence4/5
reverence
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
fear; veneration; awe.
- the fear of God
- the Chinese reverence for the dead
- the French treat food with gentle reverence
- his respect for the law bordered on veneration
- noun a reverent mental attitude
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
- biodiversity4/5
biodiversity
- noun the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole)
- a high level of biodiversity is desirable
- noun the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole)
- recovering4/5
recovering
- adjective satellite returning to health after illness or debility
convalescent.
- convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
regain; recover; retrieve; find.
- She regained control of herself
- She found her voice and replied quickly
- adjective satellite returning to health after illness or debility
- adversary4/5
adversary
- noun someone who offers opposition
resister; opposer; antagonist; opponent.
- noun someone who offers opposition
- divergence4/5
divergence
- noun the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
divergency.
- an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines
- noun a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
deviation; difference; departure.
- the deviation from the mean
- noun the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
- overthrow4/5
overthrow
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- noun the act of disturbing the mind or body
upset; derangement.
- his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- discovers4/5
discover
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
notice; observe; detect; find.
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
- verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
pick up; get a line; see; hear; learn; find out; get wind; get word.
- I learned that she has two grown-up children
- I see that you have been promoted
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- delivers4/5
deliver
- verb deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
present.
- The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
- verb bring to a destination, make a delivery
- our local super market delivers
- verb deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
- override4/5
override
- noun a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- noun the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
nullification.
- noun a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- overtime4/5
overtime
- noun work done in addition to regular working hours
- noun playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie
extra time.
- noun work done in addition to regular working hours
- divers4/5
divers
- adjective satellite many and different
diverse.
- tourist offices of divers nationalities
- a person of diverse talents
- noun someone who works underwater
frogman; underwater diver; diver.
- adjective satellite many and different
- deliverance4/5
deliverance
- noun recovery or preservation from loss or danger
delivery; saving; rescue.
- work is the deliverance of mankind
- a surgeon's job is the saving of lives
- noun recovery or preservation from loss or danger
- beverages4/5
beverage
- noun any liquid suitable for drinking
drinkable; potable; drink.
- may I take your beverage order?
- noun any liquid suitable for drinking
- subversive4/5
subversive
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
revolutionary; subverter; revolutionist.
- adjective satellite in opposition to a civil authority or government
insurgent; seditious.
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
- perverse4/5
perverse
- adjective satellite marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
- took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans
- adjective satellite resistant to guidance or discipline
wayward; obstinate; contrary.
- Mary Mary quite contrary
- an obstinate child with a violent temper
- a perverse mood
- wayward behavior
- adjective satellite marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
- receivers4/5
receiver
- noun set that receives radio or tv signals
receiving system.
- noun (law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties
liquidator.
- noun set that receives radio or tv signals
- adversaries4/5
adversary
- noun someone who offers opposition
resister; opposer; antagonist; opponent.
- noun someone who offers opposition
- overflow4/5
overflow
- noun a large flow
outpouring; flood.
- noun the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
runoff; overspill.
- noun a large flow
- beverage4/5
beverage
- noun any liquid suitable for drinking
drinkable; potable; drink.
- may I take your beverage order?
- noun any liquid suitable for drinking
- deliveries4/5
delivery
- noun the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
bringing.
- his reluctant delivery of bad news
- noun the event of giving birth
- she had a difficult delivery
- noun the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
- evergreen4/5
evergreen
- noun a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
evergreen plant.
- adjective (of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year
- noun a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
- overlay4/5
overlay
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
sheathing; overlayer.
- noun a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
- maneuvers4/5
maneuver
- noun a military training exercise
simulated military operation; manoeuvre.
- noun a plan for attaining a particular goal
manoeuvre; tactics; tactic.
- noun a military training exercise
- overflowing4/5
overflowing
- adjective satellite covered with water
flooded; awash; afloat; inundated.
- the main deck was afloat (or awash)
- the monsoon left the whole place awash
- a flooded bathroom
- inundated farmlands
- an overflowing tub
- verb flow or run over (a limit or brim)
run over; overflow; well over; brim over; overrun.
- adjective satellite covered with water
- revert4/5
revert
- verb go back to a previous state
retrovert; return; turn back; regress.
- We reverted to the old rules
- verb undergo reversion, as in a mutation
- verb go back to a previous state
- quivering4/5
quivering
- noun a shaky motion
quiver; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
- noun the act of vibrating
quiver; vibration.
- noun a shaky motion
- cavern4/5
cavern
- noun any large dark enclosed space
- his eyes were dark caverns
- noun a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
- noun any large dark enclosed space
- overlooked4/5
overlooked
- adjective satellite not taken into account
unnoted; unmarked.
- his retirement was not allowed to go unmarked
- verb look past, fail to notice
overlook.
- adjective satellite not taken into account
- overwhelmed4/5
overwhelm
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overpower; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
- verb charge someone with too many tasks
flood out; deluge.
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
- overlapping4/5
overlapping
- noun covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
imbrication; lapping.
- verb coincide partially or wholly
overlap.
- Our vacations overlap
- noun covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
- governors4/5
governor
- noun the head of a state government
- noun a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
regulator.
- noun the head of a state government
- overt4/5
overt
- adjective open and observable; not secret or hidden
open.
- an overt lie
- overt hostility
- overt intelligence gathering
- open ballots
- adjective open and observable; not secret or hidden
- liverpool4/5
liverpool
- noun a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
- noun a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
- overcoming4/5
overcome
- verb win a victory over
get the better of; defeat.
- You must overcome all difficulties
- defeat your enemies
- He overcame his shyness
- He overcame his infirmity
- Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
- verb get on top of; deal with successfully
get over; master; subdue; surmount.
- He overcame his shyness
- verb win a victory over
- uncovered4/5
uncovered
- adjective satellite not covered with clothing
exposed.
- her exposed breast
- verb make visible
bring out; uncover; reveal; unveil.
- Summer brings out bright clothes
- He brings out the best in her
- adjective satellite not covered with clothing
- oversight4/5
oversight
- noun an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
inadvertence.
- noun management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
supervising; superintendence; supervision.
- noun an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
- caregivers4/5
caregiver
- noun a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
PCP; primary care provider; health care provider; health professional.
- noun a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult
- noun a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
- overlooking4/5
overlooking
- adjective satellite used of a height or viewpoint
dominating; commanding.
- a commanding view of the ocean
- looked up at the castle dominating the countryside
- the balcony overlooking the ballroom
- verb look past, fail to notice
overlook.
- adjective satellite used of a height or viewpoint
- covert4/5
covert
- noun a flock of coots
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
concealment; screen; cover.
- a screen of trees afforded privacy
- under cover of darkness
- the brush provided a covert for game
- the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
- noun a flock of coots
- diversion4/5
diversion
- noun an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
recreation.
- scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists
- for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles
- drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation
- noun a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
deviation; digression; deflexion; deflection; divagation.
- a diversion from the main highway
- a digression into irrelevant details
- a deflection from his goal
- noun an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
- overlook4/5
overlook
- noun a high place affording a good view
- verb look past, fail to notice
- noun a high place affording a good view
- divergent4/5
divergent
- adjective satellite diverging from another or from a standard
- a divergent opinion
- adjective tending to move apart in different directions
diverging.
- adjective satellite diverging from another or from a standard
- advertised4/5
advertised
- adjective satellite called to public attention
- these advertised products
- verb call attention to
publicise; advertise; publicize; advertize.
- Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS
- adjective satellite called to public attention
- aversion4/5
aversion
- noun a feeling of intense dislike
distaste; antipathy.
- noun the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
averting.
- averting her gaze meant that she was angry
- noun a feeling of intense dislike
- converse4/5
converse
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- verb carry on a conversation
discourse.
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- impoverished4/5
impoverished
- adjective satellite poor enough to need help from others
poverty-stricken; needy; necessitous; destitute; indigent.
- verb make poor
impoverish.
- adjective satellite poor enough to need help from others
- overweight4/5
overweight
- noun the property of excessive fatness
corpulence; stoutness; adiposis.
- adjective satellite usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
heavy; fleshy.
- noun the property of excessive fatness
- severed4/5
severed
- adjective satellite detached by cutting
cut off.
- cut flowers
- a severed head
- an old tale of Anne Bolyn walking the castle walls with her poor cut-off head under her arm
- verb set or keep apart
sever; break up.
- sever a relationship
- adjective satellite detached by cutting
- overriding4/5
overriding
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
preponderant; paramount; preponderating; predominant; predominate.
- the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
- verb rule against
override; overturn; overrule; reverse; overthrow.
- The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
- diverted4/5
diverted
- adjective satellite pleasantly occupied
entertained; amused.
- We are not amused" -Queen Victoria
- verb turn aside; turn away from
divert; deviate.
- adjective satellite pleasantly occupied
- governs4/5
govern
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; regulate; order.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- verb direct or strongly influence the behavior of
- His belief in God governs his conduct
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
- traverse4/5
traverse
- noun a horizontal beam that extends across something
crosspiece; crossbeam; trave.
- noun a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
transom.
- noun a horizontal beam that extends across something
- hovering4/5
hover
- verb be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
vacillate; vibrate; oscillate.
- He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement
- verb move to and fro
linger.
- The shy student lingered in the corner
- verb be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
- divert4/5
divert
- verb turn aside; turn away from
deviate.
- verb send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
- verb turn aside; turn away from
- adversity4/5
adversity
- noun a state of misfortune or affliction
hard knocks; hardship.
- debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity
- a life of hardship
- noun a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event
- a period marked by adversities
- noun a state of misfortune or affliction
- advertise4/5
advertise
- verb call attention to
publicise; publicize; advertize.
- Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS
- verb make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
push; promote; advertize.
- The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model
- The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops
- verb call attention to
- riverside4/5
riverside
- noun the bank of a river
riverbank.
- noun a city in southern California
- noun the bank of a river
- overarching4/5
overarch
- verb be central or dominant
- This scene overarches the entire first act
- verb form an arch over
arch over.
- Big rocks overarch the stream
- verb be central or dominant
- inversely4/5
inversely
- adverb in an inverse or contrary manner
reciprocally.
- inversely related
- wavelength and frequency are, of course, related reciprocally"- F.A.Geldard
- adverb in an inverse or contrary manner
- hovered4/5
hover
- verb be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
vacillate; vibrate; oscillate.
- He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement
- verb move to and fro
linger.
- The shy student lingered in the corner
- verb be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
- overcame4/5
overcome
- verb win a victory over
get the better of; defeat.
- You must overcome all difficulties
- defeat your enemies
- He overcame his shyness
- He overcame his infirmity
- Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
- verb get on top of; deal with successfully
get over; master; subdue; surmount.
- He overcame his shyness
- verb win a victory over
- overdose4/5
overdose
- verb dose too heavily
o.d..
- The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room
- verb dose too heavily
- reverend4/5
reverend
- noun a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
clergyman; man of the cloth.
- noun a title of respect for a clergyman
- noun a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
- advertisement4/5
advertisement
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
ad; advert; advertising; advertizement; advertizing.
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
- advertisements4/5
advertisement
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
ad; advert; advertising; advertizement; advertizing.
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
- overly4/5
overly
- adverb to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
to a fault; excessively; too.
- too big
- adverb to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- proverbs4/5
proverb
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
saw; byword; adage.
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
- everlasting4/5
everlasting
- noun any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color
everlasting flower.
- adjective satellite continuing forever or indefinitely
unending; unceasing; perpetual; eternal; ageless; eonian; aeonian.
- the ageless themes of love and revenge
- eternal truths
- life everlasting
- hell's perpetual fires
- the unending bliss of heaven
- noun any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color
- controversies4/5
controversy
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
contestation; contention; arguing; tilt; argument; disputation; disceptation.
- they were involved in a violent argument
- noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- universality4/5
universality
- noun the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
catholicity.
- noun the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
- inadvertently4/5
inadvertently
- adverb without knowledge or intention
unknowingly; unwittingly.
- he unwittingly deleted the references
- adverb without knowledge or intention
- perseverance4/5
perseverance
- noun persistent determination
persistency; tenaciousness; doggedness; tenacity; pertinacity; persistence.
- noun the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
perseveration; persistence.
- his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate
- noun persistent determination
- bravery4/5
bravery
- noun a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
courageousness; braveness; courage.
- noun feeling no fear
fearlessness.
- noun a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
- advertisers4/5
advertiser
- noun someone whose business is advertising
adman; advertizer.
- noun someone whose business is advertising
- shivering4/5
shivering
- noun a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
chill.
- verb tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
shudder; throb; shiver; thrill.
- noun a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
- overtly4/5
overtly
- adverb in an overt manner
- he did it overtly
- adverb in an overt manner
- revered4/5
revered
- adjective satellite profoundly honored
venerable; august.
- revered holy men
- verb love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
idolise; hero-worship; worship; revere; idolize.
- Many teenagers idolized the Beatles
- adjective satellite profoundly honored
- oversee4/5
oversee
- verb watch and direct
superintend; manage; supervise.
- Who is overseeing this project?
- verb watch and direct
- shivered4/5
shiver
- noun a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
tremble; shake.
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; quiver; thrill; shudder; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
- traversed4/5
traverse
- noun a horizontal beam that extends across something
crosspiece; crossbeam; trave.
- noun a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
transom.
- noun a horizontal beam that extends across something
- averse4/5
averse
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
antipathetical; indisposed; loath; antipathetic; loth.
- antipathetic to new ideas
- averse to taking risks
- loath to go on such short notice
- clearly indisposed to grant their request
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
- tavern4/5
tavern
- noun a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
tap house.
- noun a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
- adversely4/5
adversely
- adverb in an adverse manner
- she was adversely affected by the new regulations
- adverb in an adverse manner
- nonverbal4/5
nonverbal
- adjective satellite being other than verbal communication
gestural.
- the study of gestural communication
- art like gesture is a form of nonverbal expression
- adjective satellite lacking verbal skill
- rural students often come from nonverbal backgrounds
- adjective satellite being other than verbal communication
- irreversible4/5
irreversible
- adjective incapable of being reversed
- irreversible momentum toward revolution
- adjective incapable of being reversed
- conversational4/5
conversational
- adjective satellite characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
colloquial.
- wrote her letters in a colloquial style
- the broken syntax and casual enunciation of conversational English
- adjective satellite characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
- overheard4/5
overhear
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
catch; take in.
- We overheard the conversation at the next table
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
- proverb4/5
proverb
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
saw; byword; adage.
- noun a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
- rivera4/5
rivera
- noun socialist Mexican painter of murals (1886-1957)
Diego Rivera.
- noun socialist Mexican painter of murals (1886-1957)
- transverse4/5
transverse
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; transversal; cross.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
- overwhelmingly4/5
overwhelmingly
- adverb incapable of being resisted
overpoweringly; irresistibly.
- the candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man
- adverb incapable of being resisted
- universally4/5
universally
- adverb everywhere
- people universally agree on this
- adverb everywhere
- overboard4/5
overboard
- adverb to extremes
- he went overboard to please his in-laws
- adverb from on board a vessel into the water
- they dropped their garbage overboard
- adverb to extremes
- overland4/5
overland
- adjective satellite traveling or passing over land
- an overland journey
- the overland route used by Marco Polo
- adjective satellite traveling or passing over land
- beverly4/5
bever
A light repast between meals; a lunch. Obs. Beau. & Fl.
- everett4/5
everett
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- avery4/5
avery
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- intergovernmental4/5
intergovernmental
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- reverses3/5
reverse
- noun a relation of direct opposition
contrary; opposite.
- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
- noun the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
reverse gear.
- noun a relation of direct opposition
- perverted3/5
perverted
- adjective satellite (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
kinky.
- kinky sex
- perverted practices
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- adjective satellite (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
- subvert3/5
subvert
- verb cause the downfall of; of rulers
bring down; overturn; overthrow.
- The Czar was overthrown
- subvert the ruling class
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb cause the downfall of; of rulers
- diversify3/5
diversify
- verb make (more) diverse
- diversify a course of study
- verb spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
radiate.
- The plants on this island diversified
- verb make (more) diverse
- overturn3/5
overturn
- noun the act of upsetting something
upset; turnover.
- he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed
- noun an improbable and unexpected victory
upset.
- the biggest upset since David beat Goliath
- noun the act of upsetting something
- invert3/5
invert
- verb make an inversion (in a musical composition)
- here the theme is inverted
- verb reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
reverse.
- when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb
- verb make an inversion (in a musical composition)
- overturning3/5
overturn
- noun the act of upsetting something
upset; turnover.
- he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed
- noun an improbable and unexpected victory
upset.
- the biggest upset since David beat Goliath
- noun the act of upsetting something
- subverted3/5
subvert
- verb cause the downfall of; of rulers
bring down; overturn; overthrow.
- The Czar was overthrown
- subvert the ruling class
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb cause the downfall of; of rulers
- inverting3/5
invert
- verb make an inversion (in a musical composition)
- here the theme is inverted
- verb reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
reverse.
- when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb
- verb make an inversion (in a musical composition)
- pervert3/5
pervert
- noun a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
deviate; deviant; degenerate.
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- noun a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
- diversifying3/5
diversify
- verb make (more) diverse
- diversify a course of study
- verb spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
radiate.
- The plants on this island diversified
- verb make (more) diverse
- introverted3/5
introverted
- adjective given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
introspective; self-examining.
- verb fold inwards
invaginate; introvert.
- some organs can invaginate
- adjective given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
- subverting3/5
subvert
- verb cause the downfall of; of rulers
bring down; overturn; overthrow.
- The Czar was overthrown
- subvert the ruling class
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb cause the downfall of; of rulers
- converging3/5
converging
- noun the act of converging (coming closer)
convergence; convergency.
- verb be adjacent or come together
meet; converge.
- The lines converge at this point
- noun the act of converging (coming closer)
- overloaded3/5
overloaded
- adjective satellite loaded past capacity
overladen.
- verb become overloaded
overload.
- The aerator overloaded
- adjective satellite loaded past capacity
- converged3/5
converge
- verb be adjacent or come together
meet.
- The lines converge at this point
- verb approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit
- verb be adjacent or come together
- diverge3/5
diverge
- verb move or draw apart
- The two paths diverge here
- verb have no limits as a mathematical series
- verb move or draw apart
- reversion3/5
reversion
- noun (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
- noun (genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation)
- noun (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
- levers3/5
lever
- noun a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- noun a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
- noun a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- reversals3/5
reversal
- noun a change from one state to the opposite state
- there was a reversal of autonomic function
- noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
blow; setback; reverse; black eye.
- noun a change from one state to the opposite state
- converters3/5
converter
- noun a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
convertor.
- noun a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
- overestimate3/5
overestimate
- noun an appraisal that is too high
overappraisal; overestimation; overvaluation.
- noun a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overrating; overestimation; overreckoning.
- noun an appraisal that is too high
- overcast3/5
overcast
- noun the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
cloud cover; cloudiness.
- noun gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
cloudiness.
- noun the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
- diverging3/5
diverging
- adjective tending to move apart in different directions
divergent.
- verb move or draw apart
diverge.
- The two paths diverge here
- adjective tending to move apart in different directions
- converges3/5
converge
- verb be adjacent or come together
meet.
- The lines converge at this point
- verb approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit
- verb be adjacent or come together
- overestimated3/5
overestimate
- noun an appraisal that is too high
overappraisal; overestimation; overvaluation.
- noun a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overrating; overestimation; overreckoning.
- noun an appraisal that is too high
- inverter3/5
inverter
- noun an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current
- noun an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current
- diverged3/5
diverge
- verb move or draw apart
- The two paths diverge here
- verb have no limits as a mathematical series
- verb move or draw apart
- overloading3/5
overload
- noun an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power
- noun an excessive burden
overburden.
- noun an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power
- solvers3/5
solver
- noun a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution
convergent thinker; problem solver.
- noun a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution
- overheating3/5
overheating
- noun excessive heating
- verb get excessively and undesirably hot
overheat.
- The car engines overheated
- noun excessive heating
- inversions3/5
inversion
- noun the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
- noun abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth)
- noun the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
- overheated3/5
overheated
- adjective satellite heated beyond a safe or desirable point
- the child became overheated
- overheated metal
- verb get excessively and undesirably hot
overheat.
- The car engines overheated
- adjective satellite heated beyond a safe or desirable point
- anniversaries3/5
anniversary
- noun the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
day of remembrance.
- noun the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
- diversities3/5
diversity
- noun noticeable heterogeneity
variety; diverseness; multifariousness.
- a diversity of possibilities
- the range and variety of his work is amazing
- noun the condition or result of being changeable
- noun noticeable heterogeneity
- silvery3/5
silvery
- adjective satellite resembling or reminiscent of silver
silvern.
- a soft silvern voice
- singing in her silvery tones
- adjective satellite having the white lustrous sheen of silver
silvern; silver.
- a land of silver (or silvern) rivers where the salmon leap
- repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen
- adjective satellite resembling or reminiscent of silver
- universals3/5
universal
- noun (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
linguistic universal.
- noun (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
universal proposition.
- noun (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
- severance3/5
severance
- noun a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
rift; falling out; break; breach; rupture.
- they hoped to avoid a break in relations
- noun the act of severing
severing.
- noun a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
- invertebrates3/5
invertebrate
- noun any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
- adjective lacking a backbone or spinal column
spineless.
- worms are an example of invertebrate animals
- noun any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
- overgrown3/5
overgrown
- adjective satellite covered with growing plants
- verb grow too large
overgrow.
- adjective satellite covered with growing plants
- reverted3/5
revert
- verb go back to a previous state
retrovert; return; turn back; regress.
- We reverted to the old rules
- verb undergo reversion, as in a mutation
- verb go back to a previous state
- cavernous3/5
cavernous
- adjective satellite being or suggesting a cavern
- vast cavernous chambers hollowed out of limestone
- adjective satellite filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood
erectile.
- erectile tissue
- the penis is an erectile organ
- adjective satellite being or suggesting a cavern
- wavering3/5
wavering
- noun indecision in speech or action
vacillation; hesitation.
- noun the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
fluctuation.
- he kept a record of price fluctuations
- noun indecision in speech or action
- overhaul3/5
overhaul
- noun periodic maintenance on a car or machine
inspection and repair; service.
- it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
- noun the act of improving by renewing and restoring
renovation; redevelopment.
- they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
- a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed
- noun periodic maintenance on a car or machine
- overture3/5
overture
- noun orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
- noun something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
prelude; preliminary.
- training is a necessary preliminary to employment
- drinks were the overture to dinner
- noun orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
- wavered3/5
waver
- noun someone who communicates by waving
- noun the act of pausing uncertainly
falter; faltering; hesitation.
- there was a hesitation in his speech
- noun someone who communicates by waving
- recovers3/5
recover
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
regain; retrieve; find.
- She regained control of herself
- She found her voice and replied quickly
- verb get over an illness or shock
recuperate; convalesce.
- The patient is recuperating
- verb get or find back; recover the use of
- overtures3/5
overture
- noun orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
- noun something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
prelude; preliminary.
- training is a necessary preliminary to employment
- drinks were the overture to dinner
- noun orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
- overrides3/5
override
- noun a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- noun the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
nullification.
- noun a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- overheads3/5
overhead
- noun the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes
operating cost; operating expense; budget items.
- noun (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command
command processing overhead time; command processing overhead; command overhead.
- noun the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes
- coverings3/5
covering
- noun a natural object that covers or envelops
cover; natural covering.
- under a covering of dust
- the fox was flushed from its cover
- noun an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
- noun a natural object that covers or envelops
- caverns3/5
cavern
- noun any large dark enclosed space
- his eyes were dark caverns
- noun a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
- noun any large dark enclosed space
- overworked3/5
overwork
- noun the act of working too much or too long
overworking.
- he became ill from overwork
- verb use too much
- This play has been overworked
- noun the act of working too much or too long
- invertebrate3/5
invertebrate
- noun any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
- adjective lacking a backbone or spinal column
spineless.
- worms are an example of invertebrate animals
- noun any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
- spillovers3/5
spillover
- noun (economics) any indirect effect of public expenditure
- noun (economics) any indirect effect of public expenditure
- overflowed3/5
overflow
- noun a large flow
outpouring; flood.
- noun the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
runoff; overspill.
- noun a large flow
- beavers3/5
beaver
- noun the soft brown fur of the beaver
beaver fur.
- noun a native or resident of Oregon
Oregonian.
- noun the soft brown fur of the beaver
- divergences3/5
divergence
- noun the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
divergency.
- an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines
- noun a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
deviation; difference; departure.
- the deviation from the mean
- noun the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
- savers3/5
saver
- noun someone who saves something from danger or violence
recoverer; rescuer.
- noun someone who saves (especially money)
- noun someone who saves something from danger or violence
- reverting3/5
reverting
- noun a failure to maintain a higher state
relapsing; relapse; reversion; lapse; lapsing; backsliding.
- verb go back to a previous state
retrovert; return; turn back; revert; regress.
- We reverted to the old rules
- noun a failure to maintain a higher state
- overflows3/5
overflow
- noun a large flow
outpouring; flood.
- noun the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
runoff; overspill.
- noun a large flow
- reverberated3/5
reverberate
- verb ring or echo with sound
ring; echo; resound.
- the hall resounded with laughter
- verb have a long or continuing effect
- The discussions with my teacher reverberated throughout my adult life
- verb ring or echo with sound
- livers3/5
liver
- noun large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
- noun liver of an animal used as meat
- noun large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
- deliverer3/5
deliverer
- noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger
saviour; rescuer; savior.
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Christ; the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Jesus; Saviour; Redeemer; Savior; Jesus Christ.
- noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger
- reverberation3/5
reverberation
- noun the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
replication; sound reflection; echo.
- she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
- noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action
repercussion.
- his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
- reverberations of the market crash were felt years later
- noun the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
- achievers3/5
achiever
- noun a person with a record of successes
succeeder; winner; success.
- his son would never be the achiever that his father was
- only winners need apply
- if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success
- noun a person with a record of successes
- reverts3/5
revert
- verb go back to a previous state
retrovert; return; turn back; regress.
- We reverted to the old rules
- verb undergo reversion, as in a mutation
- verb go back to a previous state
- overwork3/5
overwork
- noun the act of working too much or too long
overworking.
- he became ill from overwork
- verb use too much
- This play has been overworked
- noun the act of working too much or too long
- overburdened3/5
overburdened
- adjective satellite heavily burdened with work or cares
bowed down; loaded down; weighed down.
- bowed down with troubles
- found himself loaded down with responsibilities
- overburdened social workers
- weighed down with cares
- verb burden with too much work or responsibility
overburden.
- adjective satellite heavily burdened with work or cares
- oversimplification3/5
oversimplification
- noun an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is
simplism.
- noun a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)
simplism.
- noun an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is
- overwrite3/5
overwrite
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- overwrite that file
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- overlays3/5
overlay
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
sheathing; overlayer.
- noun a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
- discoverable3/5
discoverable
- adjective satellite capable of being ascertained or found out
ascertainable.
- ascertainable facts
- adjective satellite capable of being ascertained or found out
- avert3/5
avert
- verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
stave off; debar; avoid; deflect; obviate; head off; forefend; fend off; ward off; forfend.
- Let's avoid a confrontation
- head off a confrontation
- avert a strike
- verb turn away or aside
turn away.
- They averted their eyes when the King entered
- verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
- averted3/5
avert
- verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
stave off; debar; avoid; deflect; obviate; head off; forefend; fend off; ward off; forfend.
- Let's avoid a confrontation
- head off a confrontation
- avert a strike
- verb turn away or aside
turn away.
- They averted their eyes when the King entered
- verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
- overwhelm3/5
overwhelm
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overpower; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
- verb charge someone with too many tasks
flood out; deluge.
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
- overtaken3/5
overtake
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
catch; catch up with.
- The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
- verb travel past
overhaul; pass.
- The sports car passed all the trucks
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
- adverb3/5
adverb
- noun the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
- noun a word that modifies something other than a noun
- noun the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
- overlying3/5
overlying
- adjective satellite placed on or over something else
superimposed.
- an overlying image
- verb lie upon; lie on top of
overlie.
- the granite overlies the older rocks
- adjective satellite placed on or over something else
- convergent3/5
convergent
- adjective tending to come together from different directions
- adjective tending to come together from different directions
- adverbs3/5
adverb
- noun the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
- noun a word that modifies something other than a noun
- noun the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
- overlaps3/5
overlap
- noun a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
convergence; intersection.
- there was no overlap between their proposals
- noun the property of partial coincidence in time
- noun a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- overthrown3/5
overthrow
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- noun the act of disturbing the mind or body
upset; derangement.
- his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- overtones3/5
overtone
- noun (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
- overtones of despair
- noun a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
partial tone; partial.
- noun (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
- uncovering3/5
uncovering
- noun the removal of covering
stripping; husking; baring; denudation.
- noun the act of discovering something
find; discovery.
- noun the removal of covering
- sovereigns3/5
sovereign
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
monarch; crowned head.
- adjective satellite (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
self-governing; independent; autonomous.
- an autonomous judiciary
- a sovereign state
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
- governess3/5
governess
- noun a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; regulate; order; govern.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- noun a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
- overtake3/5
overtake
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
catch; catch up with.
- The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
- verb travel past
overhaul; pass.
- The sports car passed all the trucks
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
- overcoat3/5
overcoat
- noun a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
topcoat; greatcoat.
- noun an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
overcoating.
- noun a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
- overlooks3/5
overlook
- noun a high place affording a good view
- verb look past, fail to notice
- noun a high place affording a good view
- maneuvering3/5
maneuver
- noun a military training exercise
simulated military operation; manoeuvre.
- noun a plan for attaining a particular goal
manoeuvre; tactics; tactic.
- noun a military training exercise
- livery3/5
livery
- noun uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
- noun the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another
delivery; legal transfer.
- noun uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
- diverting3/5
diverting
- adjective satellite providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
amusing; amusive.
- an amusing speaker
- a diverting story
- verb turn aside; turn away from
divert; deviate.
- adjective satellite providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
- overcomes3/5
overcome
- verb win a victory over
get the better of; defeat.
- You must overcome all difficulties
- defeat your enemies
- He overcame his shyness
- He overcame his infirmity
- Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
- verb get on top of; deal with successfully
get over; master; subdue; surmount.
- He overcame his shyness
- verb win a victory over
- overtook3/5
overtake
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
catch; catch up with.
- The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
- verb travel past
overhaul; pass.
- The sports car passed all the trucks
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
- persevere3/5
persevere
- verb be persistent, refuse to stop
hold on; hang on; hang in; persist.
- he persisted to call me every night
- The child persisted and kept asking questions
- verb be persistent, refuse to stop
- inadvertent3/5
inadvertent
- adjective satellite happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
accidental.
- with an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table
- accidental poisoning
- an accidental shooting
- adjective satellite happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
- leveraged3/5
leverage
- noun the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
purchase.
- noun strategic advantage; power to act effectively
- relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
- noun the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
- overuse3/5
overuse
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilization; overexploitation; overutilisation.
- verb make use of too often or too extensively
overdrive.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- overstated3/5
overstated
- adjective satellite represented as greater than is true or reasonable
exaggerated; overdone.
- an exaggerated opinion of oneself
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
overdraw; magnify; exaggerate; overstate; hyperbolize; hyperbolise; amplify.
- tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery
- adjective satellite represented as greater than is true or reasonable
- overlapped3/5
overlap
- noun a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
convergence; intersection.
- there was no overlap between their proposals
- noun the property of partial coincidence in time
- noun a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- movers3/5
mover
- noun workman employed by a moving company
- the movers were very careful with the grand piano
- noun (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion
proposer.
- noun workman employed by a moving company
- unbelievers3/5
unbeliever
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
nonbeliever; disbeliever.
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
- quivered3/5
quiver
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; thrill; shudder; shiver; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun a shaky motion
quivering; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
- diversions3/5
diversion
- noun an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
recreation.
- scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists
- for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles
- drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation
- noun a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
deviation; digression; deflexion; deflection; divagation.
- a diversion from the main highway
- a digression into irrelevant details
- a deflection from his goal
- noun an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
- universes3/5
universe
- noun everything that exists anywhere
creation; macrocosm; existence; world; cosmos.
- they study the evolution of the universe
- the biggest tree in existence
- noun (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn
population.
- it is an estimate of the mean of the population
- noun everything that exists anywhere
- overlaid3/5
overlay
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
sheathing; overlayer.
- noun a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
- deliverables3/5
deliverable
- noun something that can be provided as the product of development
- under this contract the deliverables include both software and hardware
- adjective suitable for or ready for delivery
- noun something that can be provided as the product of development
- leftovers3/5
leftovers
- noun food remaining from a previous meal
- he had leftovers for dinner last night
- noun a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
leftover; remnant.
- noun food remaining from a previous meal
- leveraging3/5
leveraging
- noun investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
leverage.
- verb supplement with leverage
leverage.
- leverage the money that is already available
- noun investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
- discoverer3/5
discoverer
- noun someone who is the first to think of or make something
artificer; inventor.
- noun someone who is the first to observe something
spotter; finder.
- noun someone who is the first to think of or make something
- waivers3/5
waiver
- noun a formal written statement of relinquishment
release; discharge.
- noun a formal written statement of relinquishment
- overridden3/5
override
- noun a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- noun the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
nullification.
- noun a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- overbearing3/5
overbearing
- adjective satellite expecting unquestioning obedience
authoritarian; dictatorial.
- the timid child of authoritarian parents
- insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
- verb overcome
overbear.
- overbear criticism, protest, or arguments
- adjective satellite expecting unquestioning obedience
- traverses3/5
traverse
- noun a horizontal beam that extends across something
crosspiece; crossbeam; trave.
- noun a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
transom.
- noun a horizontal beam that extends across something
- maneuvered3/5
maneuver
- noun a military training exercise
simulated military operation; manoeuvre.
- noun a plan for attaining a particular goal
manoeuvre; tactics; tactic.
- noun a military training exercise
- takeovers3/5
takeover
- noun a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
coup; coup d'etat; putsch.
- noun a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
- noun a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
- irreverent3/5
irreverent
- adjective showing lack of due respect or veneration
- irreverent scholars mocking sacred things
- noisy irreverent tourists
- adjective satellite characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
impertinent; saucy; pert.
- a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner
- adjective showing lack of due respect or veneration
- severing3/5
severing
- noun the act of severing
severance.
- verb set or keep apart
sever; break up.
- sever a relationship
- noun the act of severing
- severally3/5
severally
- adverb apart from others
independently.
- the clothes were hung severally
- adverb apart from others
individually; on an individual basis; one by one; singly; separately.
- taken individually, the rooms were, in fact, square
- the fine points are treated singly
- adverb apart from others
- recoveries3/5
recovery
- noun return to an original state
- the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid
- noun gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
convalescence; recuperation.
- noun return to an original state
- givers3/5
giver
- noun someone who devotes himself completely
- there are no greater givers than those who give themselves
- noun person who makes a gift of property
donor; bestower; conferrer; presenter.
- noun someone who devotes himself completely
- hovers3/5
hover
- verb be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
vacillate; vibrate; oscillate.
- He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement
- verb move to and fro
linger.
- The shy student lingered in the corner
- verb be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
- persevered3/5
persevere
- verb be persistent, refuse to stop
hold on; hang on; hang in; persist.
- he persisted to call me every night
- The child persisted and kept asking questions
- verb be persistent, refuse to stop
- overthrew3/5
overthrow
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- noun the act of disturbing the mind or body
upset; derangement.
- his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- perversity3/5
perversity
- noun deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
perverseness; contrariness.
- noun deliberately deviating from what is good
perverseness.
- there will always be a few people who, through macho perversity, gain satisfaction from bullying and terrorism
- noun deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
- evers3/5
ever
- adverb at any time
of all time.
- did you ever smoke?
- the best con man of all time
- adverb at all times; all the time and on every occasion
always; e'er.
- I will always be there to help you
- always arrives on time
- there is always some pollution in the air
- ever hoping to strike it rich
- ever busy
- adverb at any time
- everyman3/5
everyman
- noun the ordinary person
- noun the ordinary person
- persevering3/5
persevering
- adjective satellite quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
diligent.
- a diligent (or patient) worker
- with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business
- verb be persistent, refuse to stop
persevere; hold on; hang on; hang in; persist.
- he persisted to call me every night
- The child persisted and kept asking questions
- adjective satellite quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
- traversal3/5
traversal
- noun taking a zigzag path on skis
traverse.
- noun travel across
traverse.
- noun taking a zigzag path on skis
- deliverable3/5
deliverable
- noun something that can be provided as the product of development
- under this contract the deliverables include both software and hardware
- adjective suitable for or ready for delivery
- noun something that can be provided as the product of development
- overlord3/5
overlord
- noun a person who has general authority over others
lord; master.
- noun a person who has general authority over others
- overstate3/5
overstate
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
overdraw; magnify; exaggerate; hyperbolize; hyperbolise; amplify.
- tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
- reversibility3/5
reversibility
- noun the quality of being reversible in either direction
- noun the quality of being reversible in either direction
- evergreens3/5
evergreen
- noun a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
evergreen plant.
- adjective (of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year
- noun a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
- averting3/5
averting
- noun the act of preventing something from occurring
- averting danger was his responsibility
- noun the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
aversion.
- averting her gaze meant that she was angry
- noun the act of preventing something from occurring
- overs3/5
over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- uncovers3/5
uncover
- verb make visible
bring out; reveal; unveil.
- Summer brings out bright clothes
- He brings out the best in her
- verb remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
expose.
- uncover your belly
- The man exposed himself in the subway
- verb make visible
- overtaking3/5
overtaking
- noun going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
passing.
- she drove but well but her reckless passing of every car on the road frightened me
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
catch; catch up with; overtake.
- The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
- noun going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
- perversely3/5
perversely
- adverb deliberately deviant
- his perversely erotic notions
- adverb in a contrary disobedient manner
contrarily; contrariwise.
- adverb deliberately deviant
- overthrowing3/5
overthrow
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- noun the act of disturbing the mind or body
upset; derangement.
- his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- overwhelms3/5
overwhelm
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overpower; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
- verb charge someone with too many tasks
flood out; deluge.
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
- advertises3/5
advertise
- verb call attention to
publicise; publicize; advertize.
- Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS
- verb make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
push; promote; advertize.
- The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model
- The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops
- verb call attention to
- overvalued3/5
overvalue
- verb assign too high a value to
overestimate.
- You are overestimating the value of your old car
- verb assign too high a value to
- pulverized3/5
pulverized
- adjective satellite consisting of fine particles
powdery; pulverised; fine-grained; small-grained; powdered.
- powdered cellulose
- powdery snow
- pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding
- verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
pulverize; powderize; powderise; pulverise; powder.
- pulverize the grains
- adjective satellite consisting of fine particles
- advertiser3/5
advertiser
- noun someone whose business is advertising
adman; advertizer.
- noun someone whose business is advertising
- proverbial3/5
proverbial
- adjective of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
- he kicked the proverbial bucket
- the proverbial grasshopper
- adjective satellite widely known and spoken of
- her proverbial lateness
- the proverbial absentminded professor
- your proverbial dizzy blonde
- adjective of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
- weavers3/5
weaver
- noun a craftsman who weaves cloth
- noun finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests
weaver finch; weaverbird.
- noun a craftsman who weaves cloth
- feverish3/5
feverish
- adjective satellite marked by intense agitation or emotion
hectic.
- worked at a feverish pace
- adjective of or relating to or characterized by fever
febrile.
- a febrile reaction caused by an allergen
- adjective satellite marked by intense agitation or emotion
- overshadowed3/5
overshadow
- verb be greater in significance than
eclipse; dominate.
- the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
- verb make appear small by comparison
shadow; dwarf.
- This year's debt dwarfs that of last year
- verb be greater in significance than
- overrun3/5
overrun
- noun too much production or more than expected
overproduction.
- verb invade in great numbers
infest.
- the roaches infested our kitchen
- noun too much production or more than expected
- universalism3/5
universalism
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- overseeing3/5
oversee
- verb watch and direct
superintend; manage; supervise.
- Who is overseeing this project?
- verb watch and direct
- perversion3/5
perversion
- noun a curve that reverses the direction of something
- the tendrils of the plant exhibited perversion
- perversion also shows up in kinky telephone cords
- noun an aberrant sexual practice;
sexual perversion.
- noun a curve that reverses the direction of something
- oversized3/5
oversized
- adjective satellite larger than normal for its kind
outsize; outsized; oversize.
- adjective satellite larger than normal for its kind
- reverie3/5
reverie
- noun absentminded dreaming while awake
revery; castle in Spain; air castle; daydream; daydreaming; castle in the air; oneirism.
- noun an abstracted state of absorption
revery.
- noun absentminded dreaming while awake
- overpowering3/5
overpowering
- adjective satellite so strong as to be irresistible
overwhelming.
- an overpowering need for solitude
- the temptation to despair may become overwhelming
- an overwhelming majority
- verb overcome by superior force
overpower; overwhelm; overmaster.
- adjective satellite so strong as to be irresistible
- traversing3/5
traverse
- noun a horizontal beam that extends across something
crosspiece; crossbeam; trave.
- noun a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
transom.
- noun a horizontal beam that extends across something
- overruled3/5
overrule
- verb rule against
override; overturn; reverse; overthrow.
- The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
- verb rule against
- overcrowded3/5
overcrowd
- verb cause to crowd together too much
- The students overcrowded the cafeteria
- verb crowd together too much
- verb cause to crowd together too much
- revere3/5
revere
- noun a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
revers.
- noun American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
Paul Revere.
- noun a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
- fevers3/5
fever
- noun a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
febricity; feverishness; febrility; pyrexia.
- noun intense nervous anticipation
- in a fever of resentment
- noun a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
- rediscovered3/5
rediscover
- verb discover again
- I rediscovered the books that I enjoyed as a child
- verb discover again
- overhanging3/5
overhang
- noun projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
- verb project over
- noun projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
- overcrowding3/5
overcrowd
- verb cause to crowd together too much
- The students overcrowded the cafeteria
- verb crowd together too much
- verb cause to crowd together too much
- overpowered3/5
overpower
- verb overcome by superior force
overwhelm; overmaster.
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overwhelm; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
- verb overcome by superior force
- unwavering3/5
unwavering
- adjective satellite marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
firm; unbendable; steadfast; stiff; steady; unfaltering; unshakable.
- firm convictions
- a firm mouth
- steadfast resolve
- a man of unbendable perseverence
- unwavering loyalty
- adjective satellite not showing abrupt variations
level.
- spoke in a level voice
- she gave him a level look"- Louis Auchincloss
- adjective satellite marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
- overalls3/5
overall
- noun (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
- noun a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
boilers suit; boilersuit.
- noun (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
- oversaw3/5
oversee
- verb watch and direct
superintend; manage; supervise.
- Who is overseeing this project?
- verb watch and direct
- maverick3/5
maverick
- noun someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
rebel.
- noun an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it
- noun someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
- universalist3/5
universalist
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
universalistic.
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
- aversive3/5
aversive
- adjective tending to repel or dissuade
- aversive conditioning
- adjective tending to repel or dissuade
- rediscovery3/5
rediscovery
- noun the act of discovering again
- noun the act of discovering again
- adverbial3/5
adverbial
- noun a word or group of words function as an adverb
- adjective of or relating to or functioning as an adverb
- adverbial syntax
- noun a word or group of words function as an adverb
- impoverishment3/5
impoverishment
- noun the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
poverty; poorness.
- noun the act of making someone poor
pauperization; pauperisation.
- noun the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
- overhang3/5
overhang
- noun projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
- verb project over
- noun projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
- oversees3/5
oversee
- verb watch and direct
superintend; manage; supervise.
- Who is overseeing this project?
- verb watch and direct
- overviews3/5
overview
- noun a general summary of a subject
- the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences
- noun a general summary of a subject
- shivers3/5
shiver
- noun a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
tremble; shake.
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; quiver; thrill; shudder; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
- livermore3/5
livermore
- noun United States suffragist (1820-1905)
Mary Ashton Rice Livermore.
- noun United States suffragist (1820-1905)
- obverse3/5
obverse
- noun the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
- the obverse of this issue
- noun the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
- noun the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
- governorship3/5
governorship
- noun the office of governor
- noun the office of governor
- severn3/5
severn
- noun a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
Severn River.
- noun a river in England and Wales flowing into the Bristol Channel; the longest river in Great Britain
Severn River; River Severn.
- noun a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
- silverstein3/5
silverstein
- noun United States poet and cartoonist remembered for his stories and poems for children (1932-1999)
Shelby Silverstein; Shel Silverstein.
- noun United States poet and cartoonist remembered for his stories and poems for children (1932-1999)
- overgrowth3/5
overgrowth
- noun excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
giantism; gigantism.
- noun a profusion of growth on or over something else
- noun excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
- overproduction3/5
overproduction
- noun too much production or more than expected
overrun.
- noun too much production or more than expected
- overseen3/5
oversee
- verb watch and direct
superintend; manage; supervise.
- Who is overseeing this project?
- verb watch and direct
- revolvers3/5
revolver
- noun a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
six-shooter; six-gun.
- noun a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings
revolving door.
- noun a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
- severest3/5
severe
- adjective satellite intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
terrible; wicked.
- severe pain
- a severe case of flu
- a terrible cough
- under wicked fire from the enemy's guns
- a wicked cough
- adjective satellite very strong or vigorous
knockout; hard.
- strong winds
- a hard left to the chin
- a knockout punch
- a severe blow
- adjective satellite intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
- overrule3/5
overrule
- verb rule against
override; overturn; reverse; overthrow.
- The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
- verb rule against
- overeating3/5
overeating
- noun eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
gula; gluttony.
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; overeat; satiate; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; overindulge; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- noun eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- overpower3/5
overpower
- verb overcome by superior force
overwhelm; overmaster.
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overwhelm; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
- verb overcome by superior force
- rediscovering3/5
rediscover
- verb discover again
- I rediscovered the books that I enjoyed as a child
- verb discover again
- convertibility3/5
convertibility
- noun the quality of being exchangeable (especially the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction)
- noun the quality of being exchangeable (especially the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction)
- overshadow3/5
overshadow
- verb be greater in significance than
eclipse; dominate.
- the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
- verb make appear small by comparison
shadow; dwarf.
- This year's debt dwarfs that of last year
- verb be greater in significance than
- oversize3/5
oversize
- adjective satellite larger than normal for its kind
outsize; outsized; oversized.
- adjective satellite larger than normal for its kind
- universalistic3/5
universalistic
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
universalist.
- adjective of or relating to the whole
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
- averred3/5
aver
- verb report or maintain
say; allege.
- He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
- He said it was too late to intervene in the war
- The registrar says that I owe the school money
- verb to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
avow; affirm; verify; swan; assert; swear.
- Before God I swear I am innocent
- verb report or maintain
- overseer3/5
overseer
- noun a person who directs and manages an organization
superintendent.
- noun a person who directs and manages an organization
- conversing3/5
converse
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- verb carry on a conversation
discourse.
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- taverns3/5
tavern
- noun a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
tap house.
- noun a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
- overseers3/5
overseer
- noun a person who directs and manages an organization
superintendent.
- noun a person who directs and manages an organization
- conversed3/5
converse
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- verb carry on a conversation
discourse.
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- cleverness3/5
cleverness
- noun the power of creative imagination
ingeniousness; inventiveness; ingenuity.
- noun intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty
smartness; brightness.
- noun the power of creative imagination
- riverbank3/5
riverbank
- noun the bank of a river
riverside.
- noun the bank of a river
- conversant3/5
conversant
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
familiar.
- conversant with business trends
- familiar with the complex machinery
- he was familiar with those roads
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly
- reverent3/5
reverent
- adjective feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
- maintained a reverent silence
- adjective satellite showing great reverence for god
godly; worshipful.
- a godly man
- leading a godly life
- adjective feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
- everglades3/5
everglade
A swamp or low tract of land inundated with water and interspersed with hummocks, or small islands, and patches of high grass; U. S.as, the .everglades of Florida
- beveridge3/5
beveridge
- noun British economist (born in India) whose report on social insurance provided the basis for most of the social legislation on which the welfare state in the United Kingdom is based (1879-1963)
First Baron Beveridge; William Henry Beveridge.
- noun British economist (born in India) whose report on social insurance provided the basis for most of the social legislation on which the welfare state in the United Kingdom is based (1879-1963)
- evermore3/5
evermore
- adverb at any future time; in the future
forevermore.
- lead a blameless life evermore
- adverb for a limitless time
everlastingly; forever; eternally.
- no one can live forever
- brightly beams our Father's mercy from his lighthouse evermore"- P.P.Bliss
- adverb at any future time; in the future
- silverware3/5
silverware
- noun tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel
- noun tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel
- overhear3/5
overhear
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
catch; take in.
- We overheard the conversation at the next table
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
- incontrovertible3/5
incontrovertible
- adjective satellite impossible to deny or disprove
irrefutable; positive.
- incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence
- proof positive
- an irrefutable argument
- adjective satellite necessarily or demonstrably true
demonstrable.
- demonstrable truths
- adjective satellite impossible to deny or disprove
- overpopulation3/5
overpopulation
- noun too much population
- noun too much population
- everest3/5
everest
- noun a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)
Mt. Everest; Mount Everest.
- noun a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)
- overjoyed3/5
overjoyed
- adjective satellite extremely joyful
- verb cause to feel extremely joyful or happy
overjoy.
- the economic growth overjoyed the German industry
- adjective satellite extremely joyful
- covertly3/5
covertly
- adverb in a covert manner
- he did it covertly
- adverb in a covert manner
- undiscovered3/5
undiscovered
- adjective satellite not discovered
- with earth-based telescopes many stars remain undiscovered
- adjective satellite not yet discovered
unexplored.
- undiscovered islands
- adjective satellite not discovered
- reverently3/5
reverently
- adverb with reverence; in a reverent manner
reverentially.
- he gazed reverently at the handiwork
- adverb with reverence; in a reverent manner
- intervertebral3/5
intervertebral
- adjective pertaining to the space between two vertebrae
- adjective pertaining to the space between two vertebrae
- transversal3/5
transversal
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; cross; transverse.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
- irreversibly3/5
irreversibly
- adverb in an irreversible manner
- this old tradition is irreversibly disappearing
- adverb in an irreversible manner
- cleverly3/5
cleverly
- adverb in a clever manner
smartly.
- they were cleverly arranged
- a smartly managed business
- adverb in a clever manner
- overdue3/5
overdue
- adjective satellite past due; not paid at the scheduled time
delinquent.
- an overdue installment
- a delinquent account
- adjective satellite past due; not paid at the scheduled time
- feverishly3/5
feverishly
- adverb in a feverish manner
- she worked feverishly
- adverb in a feverish manner
- recoverable3/5
recoverable
- adjective capable of being recovered or regained
- recoverable truth of a past event
- adjective capable of being recovered or regained
- nongovernmental3/5
nongovernmental
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- silverman3/5
silverman
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- antislavery3/5
antislavery
Opposed to slavery. --n. Opposition to slavery.
- adversarial3/5
adversarial
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- calvert3/5
calvert
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- travers3/5
travers
Across; athwart. Obs.The earl . . . caused . . . high trees to be hewn down, and laid travers one over another. Ld. Berners.
- universite3/5
universite
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- mcgovern3/5
mcgovern
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- beverley3/5
beverley
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- severus3/5
severus
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- riverine3/5
riverine
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- inverness3/5
inverness
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- devereux3/5
- subverts2/5
subvert
- verb cause the downfall of; of rulers
bring down; overturn; overthrow.
- The Czar was overthrown
- subvert the ruling class
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb cause the downfall of; of rulers
- inverts2/5
invert
- verb make an inversion (in a musical composition)
- here the theme is inverted
- verb reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
reverse.
- when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb
- verb make an inversion (in a musical composition)
- perverts2/5
pervert
- noun a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
deviate; deviant; degenerate.
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- noun a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
- introvert2/5
introvert
- noun (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
- verb fold inwards
invaginate.
- some organs can invaginate
- noun (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
- introverts2/5
introvert
- noun (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
- verb fold inwards
invaginate.
- some organs can invaginate
- noun (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
- overturns2/5
overturn
- noun the act of upsetting something
upset; turnover.
- he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed
- noun an improbable and unexpected victory
upset.
- the biggest upset since David beat Goliath
- noun the act of upsetting something
- perverting2/5
pervert
- noun a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
deviate; deviant; degenerate.
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- noun a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
- diverges2/5
diverge
- verb move or draw apart
- The two paths diverge here
- verb have no limits as a mathematical series
- verb move or draw apart
- oversimplified2/5
oversimplify
- verb simplify to an excessive degree
- Don't oversimplify the problem
- verb make too simple
- Don't oversimplify the instructions
- verb simplify to an excessive degree
- overrated2/5
overrate
- verb make too high an estimate of
overestimate.
- He overestimated his own powers
- verb make too high an estimate of
- slivers2/5
sliver
- noun a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
splinter.
- he got a splinter in his finger
- it broke into slivers
- noun a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
paring; shaving.
- noun a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
- introversion2/5
introversion
- noun the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
invagination.
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
invagination; infolding; intussusception.
- the invagination of the blastula
- noun the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
- silvered2/5
silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
atomic number 47; Ag.
- noun coins made of silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
- rollovers2/5
rollover
- noun the act of changing the institution that invests your pension plan without incurring a tax penalty
- noun the act of changing the institution that invests your pension plan without incurring a tax penalty
- overloads2/5
overload
- noun an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power
- noun an excessive burden
overburden.
- noun an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power
- levered2/5
lever
- noun a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- noun a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
- noun a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- inverters2/5
inverter
- noun an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current
- noun an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current
- overestimates2/5
overestimate
- noun an appraisal that is too high
overappraisal; overestimation; overvaluation.
- noun a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overrating; overestimation; overreckoning.
- noun an appraisal that is too high
- silvers2/5
silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
atomic number 47; Ag.
- noun coins made of silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
- levering2/5
lever
- noun a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- noun a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
- noun a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- eversion2/5
eversion
- noun the position of being turned outward
- the eversion of the foot
- noun the act of turning inside out
inversion; everting.
- noun the position of being turned outward
- oversimplify2/5
oversimplify
- verb simplify to an excessive degree
- Don't oversimplify the problem
- verb make too simple
- Don't oversimplify the instructions
- verb simplify to an excessive degree
- overheat2/5
overheat
- verb get excessively and undesirably hot
- The car engines overheated
- verb make excessively or undesirably hot
- The room was overheated
- verb get excessively and undesirably hot
- overestimating2/5
overestimate
- noun an appraisal that is too high
overappraisal; overestimation; overvaluation.
- noun a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overrating; overestimation; overreckoning.
- noun an appraisal that is too high
- oversimplifying2/5
oversimplify
- verb simplify to an excessive degree
- Don't oversimplify the problem
- verb make too simple
- Don't oversimplify the instructions
- verb simplify to an excessive degree
- improvers2/5
improver
- noun someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
humanitarian; do-gooder.
- noun a component that is added to something to improve it
addition; add-on.
- the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement
- the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor
- noun someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
- slivered2/5
sliver
- noun a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
splinter.
- he got a splinter in his finger
- it broke into slivers
- noun a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
paring; shaving.
- noun a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
- oversimplifies2/5
oversimplify
- verb simplify to an excessive degree
- Don't oversimplify the problem
- verb make too simple
- Don't oversimplify the instructions
- verb simplify to an excessive degree
- reversions2/5
reversion
- noun (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
- noun (genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation)
- noun (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
- subversions2/5
subversion
- noun destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
corruption.
- corruption of a minor
- the big city's subversion of rural innocence
- noun the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
subversive activity.
- noun destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
- overrate2/5
overrate
- verb make too high an estimate of
overestimate.
- He overestimated his own powers
- verb make too high an estimate of
- reconverted2/5
reconvert
- verb convert back
- Hollywood is reconverting old films
- verb convert back
- overfilled2/5
overfill
- verb fill beyond capacity
- overfill the baskets
- verb fill beyond capacity
- overburden2/5
overburden
- noun the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
- noun an excessive burden
overload.
- noun the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
- reverberating2/5
reverberating
- adjective satellite characterized by resonance
resonant; resonating; resounding; reverberative.
- a resonant voice
- hear the rolling thunder
- verb ring or echo with sound
reverberate; ring; echo; resound.
- the hall resounded with laughter
- adjective satellite characterized by resonance
- overestimation2/5
overestimation
- noun an appraisal that is too high
overestimate; overappraisal; overvaluation.
- noun a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overestimate; overrating; overreckoning.
- noun an appraisal that is too high
- overhauled2/5
overhaul
- noun periodic maintenance on a car or machine
inspection and repair; service.
- it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
- noun the act of improving by renewing and restoring
renovation; redevelopment.
- they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
- a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed
- noun periodic maintenance on a car or machine
- reverberations2/5
reverberation
- noun the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
replication; sound reflection; echo.
- she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
- noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action
repercussion.
- his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
- reverberations of the market crash were felt years later
- noun the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
- reverberate2/5
reverberate
- verb ring or echo with sound
ring; echo; resound.
- the hall resounded with laughter
- verb have a long or continuing effect
- The discussions with my teacher reverberated throughout my adult life
- verb ring or echo with sound
- overwritten2/5
overwrite
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- overwrite that file
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- wolverine2/5
wolverine
- noun musteline mammal of northern Eurasia
Gulo gulo; glutton.
- noun a native or resident of Michigan
Michigander.
- noun musteline mammal of northern Eurasia
- evert2/5
evert
- verb turn inside out; turn the inner surface of outward
- evert the eyelid
- noun United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954)
Christine Marie Evert; Chrissie Evert; Chris Evert.
- verb turn inside out; turn the inner surface of outward
- coverages2/5
coverage
- noun the total amount and type of insurance carried
insurance coverage.
- noun the extent to which something is covered
- the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent
- noun the total amount and type of insurance carried
- extrovert2/5
extrovert
- noun (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
extravert.
- adjective satellite being concerned with the social and physical environment
extroverted; extravertive; extrovertive; extravert; extraverted.
- noun (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
- overstepped2/5
overstep
- verb pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
trespass; transgress.
- verb be superior or better than some standard
transcend; exceed; top; go past; pass.
- She exceeded our expectations
- She topped her performance of last year
- verb pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
- reversibly2/5
reversibly
- adverb in a reversible manner
- reversibly convertible
- adverb in a reversible manner
- quivers2/5
quiver
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; thrill; shudder; shiver; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun a shaky motion
quivering; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
- conversos2/5
converso
- noun (medieval Spain and Portugal) a Jew or Moor who professed to convert to Christianity in order to avoid persecution or expulsion
- noun (medieval Spain and Portugal) a Jew or Moor who professed to convert to Christianity in order to avoid persecution or expulsion
- turnovers2/5
turnover
- noun the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers
employee turnover; turnover rate.
- noun a dish made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling
- noun the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers
- overhauling2/5
overhaul
- noun periodic maintenance on a car or machine
inspection and repair; service.
- it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
- noun the act of improving by renewing and restoring
renovation; redevelopment.
- they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
- a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed
- noun periodic maintenance on a car or machine
- perceivers2/5
perceiver
- noun a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
percipient; observer; beholder.
- noun a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
- cantilevered2/5
cantilever
- noun projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
- verb project as a cantilever
- noun projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
- overwriting2/5
overwrite
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- overwrite that file
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- reverberates2/5
reverberate
- verb ring or echo with sound
ring; echo; resound.
- the hall resounded with laughter
- verb have a long or continuing effect
- The discussions with my teacher reverberated throughout my adult life
- verb ring or echo with sound
- wavers2/5
waver
- noun someone who communicates by waving
- noun the act of pausing uncertainly
falter; faltering; hesitation.
- there was a hesitation in his speech
- noun someone who communicates by waving
- overvaluation2/5
overvaluation
- noun an appraisal that is too high
overestimate; overappraisal; overestimation.
- noun too high a value or price assigned to something
- noun an appraisal that is too high
- subversives2/5
subversive
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
revolutionary; subverter; revolutionist.
- adjective satellite in opposition to a civil authority or government
insurgent; seditious.
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
- overstep2/5
overstep
- verb pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
trespass; transgress.
- verb be superior or better than some standard
transcend; exceed; top; go past; pass.
- She exceeded our expectations
- She topped her performance of last year
- verb pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
- leverages2/5
leverage
- noun the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
purchase.
- noun strategic advantage; power to act effectively
- relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
- noun the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
- overcharged2/5
overcharge
- noun a price that is too high
- verb rip off; ask an unreasonable price
fleece; soak; plume; pluck; hook; rob; gazump; surcharge.
- noun a price that is too high
- convergences2/5
convergence
- noun the occurrence of two or more things coming together
- noun the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
convergency.
- noun the occurrence of two or more things coming together
- everted2/5
evert
- noun United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954)
Christine Marie Evert; Chrissie Evert; Chris Evert.
- verb turn inside out; turn the inner surface of outward
- evert the eyelid
- noun United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954)
- relievers2/5
reliever
- noun someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
stand-in; fill-in; substitute; relief; backup; backup man.
- the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes
- we need extra employees for summer fill-ins
- noun a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies
comforter; allayer.
- a reliever of anxiety
- an allayer of fears
- noun someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
- cantilevers2/5
cantilever
- noun projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
- verb project as a cantilever
- noun projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
- wolverines2/5
wolverine
- noun a native or resident of Michigan
Michigander.
- noun musteline mammal of northern Eurasia
Gulo gulo; glutton.
- noun a native or resident of Michigan
- preservers2/5
preserver
- noun a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
restorer; refinisher; renovator.
- noun a cook who preserves fruits or meat
- noun a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
- overstepping2/5
overstep
- verb pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
trespass; transgress.
- verb be superior or better than some standard
transcend; exceed; top; go past; pass.
- She exceeded our expectations
- She topped her performance of last year
- verb pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
- overexposed2/5
overexpose
- verb expose to too much light
- the photographic film was overexposed and there is no image
- verb expose excessively
- As a child, I was overexposed to French movies
- verb expose to too much light
- inverses2/5
inverse
- noun something inverted in sequence or character or effect
opposite.
- when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse
- adjective satellite reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
reverse.
- noun something inverted in sequence or character or effect
- overslept2/5
oversleep
- verb sleep longer than intended
- verb sleep longer than intended
- deliverances2/5
deliverance
- noun recovery or preservation from loss or danger
delivery; saving; rescue.
- work is the deliverance of mankind
- a surgeon's job is the saving of lives
- noun recovery or preservation from loss or danger
- converso2/5
converso
- noun (medieval Spain and Portugal) a Jew or Moor who professed to convert to Christianity in order to avoid persecution or expulsion
- noun (medieval Spain and Portugal) a Jew or Moor who professed to convert to Christianity in order to avoid persecution or expulsion
- overcharge2/5
overcharge
- noun a price that is too high
- verb rip off; ask an unreasonable price
fleece; soak; plume; pluck; hook; rob; gazump; surcharge.
- noun a price that is too high
- overcooked2/5
overcook
- verb cook too long
- The vegetables were completely overcooked
- verb cook too long
- overdressed2/5
overdressed
- adjective satellite dressed too elaborately
- verb dress too warmly
overclothe; overdress.
- You should not overclothe the child--she will be too hot
- adjective satellite dressed too elaborately
- deliverers2/5
deliverer
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Christ; the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Jesus; Saviour; Redeemer; Savior; Jesus Christ.
- noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger
saviour; rescuer; savior.
- noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
- overcharging2/5
overcharge
- noun a price that is too high
- verb rip off; ask an unreasonable price
fleece; soak; plume; pluck; hook; rob; gazump; surcharge.
- noun a price that is too high
- overwrites2/5
overwrite
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- overwrite that file
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- extroverts2/5
extrovert
- noun (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
extravert.
- adjective satellite being concerned with the social and physical environment
extroverted; extravertive; extrovertive; extravert; extraverted.
- noun (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
- overthrows2/5
overthrow
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- noun the act of disturbing the mind or body
upset; derangement.
- his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- overfeeding2/5
overfeeding
- noun excessive feeding
- verb feed excessively
overfeed.
- noun excessive feeding
- makeovers2/5
makeover
- noun an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance
- noun a complete reconstruction and renovation of something
- the blighted neighborhood underwent a total makeover
- noun an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance
- everts2/5
evert
- noun United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954)
Christine Marie Evert; Chrissie Evert; Chris Evert.
- verb turn inside out; turn the inner surface of outward
- evert the eyelid
- noun United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954)
- overtired2/5
overtire
- verb tire excessively
overweary; overfatigue.
- verb tire excessively
- controversialist2/5
controversialist
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
eristic; disputant.
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
- removers2/5
remover
- noun a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface)
- paint remover
- rust remover
- hair remover
- noun someone who works for a company that moves furniture
- noun a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface)
- extraverts2/5
extravert
- noun (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
extrovert.
- adjective satellite being concerned with the social and physical environment
extroverted; extravertive; extrovertive; extraverted; extrovert.
- noun (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
- overcook2/5
overcook
- verb cook too long
- The vegetables were completely overcooked
- verb cook too long
- overworking2/5
overworking
- noun the act of working too much or too long
overwork.
- he became ill from overwork
- verb use too much
overwork.
- This play has been overworked
- noun the act of working too much or too long
- severable2/5
severable
- adjective satellite capable of being divided or dissociated;
separable; dissociable.
- often drugs and crime are not dissociable
- the siamese twins were not considered separable
- a song...never conceived of as severable from the melody
- adjective satellite capable of being divided or dissociated;
- overhauls2/5
overhaul
- noun periodic maintenance on a car or machine
inspection and repair; service.
- it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
- noun the act of improving by renewing and restoring
renovation; redevelopment.
- they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
- a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed
- noun periodic maintenance on a car or machine
- overcompensation2/5
overcompensation
- noun (psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite
- noun excessive compensation
- noun (psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite
- advert2/5
advert
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
ad; advertising; advertisement; advertizement; advertizing.
- verb give heed (to)
hang; give ear; attend; pay heed.
- The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
- She hung on his every word
- They attended to everything he said
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
- extraversion2/5
extraversion
- noun (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
extroversion.
- noun (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
- rovers2/5
rover
- noun someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
roamer; bird of passage; wanderer.
- noun an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement
scouter.
- noun someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
- overdo2/5
overdo
- verb do something to an excessive degree
exaggerate.
- He overdid it last night when he did 100 pushups
- verb do something to an excessive degree
- overdone2/5
overdone
- adjective satellite represented as greater than is true or reasonable
exaggerated; overstated.
- an exaggerated opinion of oneself
- verb do something to an excessive degree
overdo; exaggerate.
- He overdid it last night when he did 100 pushups
- adjective satellite represented as greater than is true or reasonable
- overstuffed2/5
overstuffed
- adjective satellite upholstered thickly and deeply
- an overstuffed sofa
- verb stuff too much
overstuff.
- The pillow was overstuffed
- adjective satellite upholstered thickly and deeply
- hanoverian2/5
hanoverian
Of or pertaining to Hanover or its people, or to the House of Hanover in England.
- leavers2/5
leaver
- noun someone who leaves
departer; goer.
- noun someone who leaves
- carvers2/5
carver
- noun United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)
George Washington Carver.
- noun makes decorative wooden panels
woodcarver.
- noun United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)
- culvert2/5
culvert
- noun a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
- noun a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
- diverts2/5
divert
- verb turn aside; turn away from
deviate.
- verb send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
- verb turn aside; turn away from
- adverts2/5
advert
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
ad; advertising; advertisement; advertizement; advertizing.
- verb give heed (to)
hang; give ear; attend; pay heed.
- The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
- She hung on his every word
- They attended to everything he said
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
- adversities2/5
adversity
- noun a state of misfortune or affliction
hard knocks; hardship.
- debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity
- a life of hardship
- noun a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event
- a period marked by adversities
- noun a state of misfortune or affliction
- slavers2/5
slaver
- noun a person engaged in slave trade
slave dealer; slave trader.
- noun someone who holds slaves
slave owner; slaveholder.
- noun a person engaged in slave trade
- receivership2/5
receivership
- noun the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver
- the business is in receivership
- noun a court action that places property under the control of a receiver during litigation so that it can be preserved for the benefit of all
- noun the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver
- overlords2/5
overlord
- noun a person who has general authority over others
lord; master.
- noun a person who has general authority over others
- overrode2/5
override
- noun a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- noun the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
nullification.
- noun a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- discoverers2/5
discoverer
- noun someone who is the first to think of or make something
artificer; inventor.
- noun someone who is the first to observe something
spotter; finder.
- noun someone who is the first to think of or make something
- coveralls2/5
coverall
- noun a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
- noun a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
- overlaying2/5
overlay
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
sheathing; overlayer.
- noun a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
- overcoats2/5
overcoat
- noun a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
topcoat; greatcoat.
- noun an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
overcoating.
- noun a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
- diverticulitis2/5
diverticulitis
- noun inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation
- noun inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation
- overlain2/5
overlie
- verb lie upon; lie on top of
- the granite overlies the older rocks
- verb kill by lying on
overlay.
- The sow overlay her piglets
- verb lie upon; lie on top of
- overtakes2/5
overtake
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
catch; catch up with.
- The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
- verb travel past
overhaul; pass.
- The sports car passed all the trucks
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
- overtone2/5
overtone
- noun (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
- overtones of despair
- noun a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
partial tone; partial.
- noun (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
- extroverted2/5
extroverted
- adjective not introspective; examining what is outside yourself
extrospective.
- adjective satellite at ease in talking to others
outgoing; forthcoming.
- adjective not introspective; examining what is outside yourself
- engravers2/5
engraver
- noun a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching
- noun a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate
- noun a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching
- nonbelievers2/5
nonbeliever
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
disbeliever; unbeliever.
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
- overpayment2/5
overpayment
- noun a payment larger than needed or expected
- noun the act of paying too much
- noun a payment larger than needed or expected
- overactivity2/5
overactivity
- noun excessive activity
- overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily
- noun excessive activity
- overspread2/5
overspread
- verb spread across or over
spread.
- A big oil spot spread across the water
- verb spread across or over
- crossovers2/5
crossover
- noun the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
crossing over.
- noun a voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party
crossover voter.
- noun the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
- coverts2/5
covert
- noun a flock of coots
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
concealment; screen; cover.
- a screen of trees afforded privacy
- under cover of darkness
- the brush provided a covert for game
- the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
- noun a flock of coots
- beaverbrook2/5
beaverbrook
- noun British newspaper publisher and politician (born in Canada); confidant of Winston Churchill (1879-1964)
William Maxwell Aitken; 1st Baron Beaverbrook.
- noun British newspaper publisher and politician (born in Canada); confidant of Winston Churchill (1879-1964)
- severs2/5
sever
- verb set or keep apart
break up.
- sever a relationship
- verb cut off from a whole
discerp; lop.
- His head was severed from his body
- The soul discerped from the body
- verb set or keep apart
- overhand2/5
overhand
- adjective with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
overhanded; overarm.
- an overhand pitch
- an overhand stroke
- adjective satellite sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
oversewn.
- adjective with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
- overdrawn2/5
overdraw
- verb draw more money from than is available
- She overdrew her account
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
magnify; exaggerate; overstate; hyperbolize; hyperbolise; amplify.
- tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery
- verb draw more money from than is available
- aversions2/5
aversion
- noun a feeling of intense dislike
distaste; antipathy.
- noun the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
averting.
- averting her gaze meant that she was angry
- noun a feeling of intense dislike
- overdoses2/5
overdose
- verb dose too heavily
o.d..
- The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room
- verb dose too heavily
- overstating2/5
overstate
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
overdraw; magnify; exaggerate; hyperbolize; hyperbolise; amplify.
- tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
- culverts2/5
culvert
- noun a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
- noun a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
- governesses2/5
governess
- noun a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; regulate; order; govern.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- noun a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
- controverted2/5
controvert
- verb be resistant to
contradict; oppose.
- The board opposed his motion
- verb prove to be false or incorrect
rebut; refute.
- verb be resistant to
- overawed2/5
overawed
- adjective satellite overcome by a feeling of awe
- verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
overawe; cow.
- adjective satellite overcome by a feeling of awe
- oversupply2/5
oversupply
- noun the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
glut; surfeit.
- verb supply with an excess of
flood; glut.
- flood the market with tennis shoes
- Glut the country with cheap imports from the Orient
- noun the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
- overwintering2/5
overwinter
- verb spend the winter
winter.
- We wintered on the Riviera
- Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island
- verb spend the winter
- overexposure2/5
overexposure
- noun the act of exposing film to too much light or for too long a time
- noun the act of exposing someone excessively to an influencing experience
- an overexposure to violence on television
- noun the act of exposing film to too much light or for too long a time
- extroversion2/5
extroversion
- noun (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
extraversion.
- noun (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
- silversmith2/5
silversmith
- noun someone who makes or repairs articles of silver
silver-worker; silverworker.
- noun someone who makes or repairs articles of silver
- overdoing2/5
overdo
- verb do something to an excessive degree
exaggerate.
- He overdid it last night when he did 100 pushups
- verb do something to an excessive degree
- deceivers2/5
deceiver
- noun someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
slicker; trickster; beguiler; cheat; cheater.
- noun someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
- overstates2/5
overstate
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
overdraw; magnify; exaggerate; hyperbolize; hyperbolise; amplify.
- tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
- impoverish2/5
impoverish
- verb make poor
- verb take away
deprive.
- verb make poor
- adverted2/5
advert
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
ad; advertising; advertisement; advertizement; advertizing.
- verb give heed (to)
hang; give ear; attend; pay heed.
- The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
- She hung on his every word
- They attended to everything he said
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
- overexploitation2/5
overexploitation
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overuse; overutilization; overutilisation.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- diverses2/5
diver
- noun someone who works underwater
frogman; underwater diver.
- noun someone who dives (into water)
plunger.
- noun someone who works underwater
- overlies2/5
overlie
- verb lie upon; lie on top of
- the granite overlies the older rocks
- verb kill by lying on
overlay.
- The sow overlay her piglets
- verb lie upon; lie on top of
- hangovers2/5
hangover
- noun disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)
katzenjammer.
- noun an official who remains in office after his term
holdover.
- noun disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)
- reversionary2/5
reversionary
- adjective of or relating to or involving a reversion (especially a legal reversion)
- reversionary annuity
- reversionary interest
- adjective of or relating to or involving a reversion (especially a legal reversion)
- liveries2/5
livery
- noun uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
- noun the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another
delivery; legal transfer.
- noun uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
- oversights2/5
oversight
- noun an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
inadvertence.
- noun management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
supervising; superintendence; supervision.
- noun an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
- converses2/5
converse
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- verb carry on a conversation
discourse.
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- overstretched2/5
overstretch
- verb strain abnormally
pull.
- I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up
- The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition
- verb strain abnormally
- silversmiths2/5
silversmith
- noun someone who makes or repairs articles of silver
silver-worker; silverworker.
- noun someone who makes or repairs articles of silver
- severities2/5
severity
- noun used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
badness; severeness.
- noun something hard to endure
hardship; rigourousness; severeness; rigor; rigorousness; rigour; asperity; grimness.
- the asperity of northern winters
- noun used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
- impoverishing2/5
impoverish
- verb make poor
- verb take away
deprive.
- verb make poor
- overwinter2/5
overwinter
- verb spend the winter
winter.
- We wintered on the Riviera
- Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island
- verb spend the winter
- disbelievers2/5
disbeliever
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
nonbeliever; unbeliever.
- noun someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
- diversely2/5
diversely
- adverb in diverse ways
multifariously; variously.
- the alternatives that are variously represented by the participants
- the speakers treated the subject most diversely
- adverb in diverse ways
- extraverted2/5
extraverted
- adjective satellite being concerned with the social and physical environment
extroverted; extravertive; extrovertive; extravert; extrovert.
- adjective satellite being concerned with the social and physical environment
- overlie2/5
overlie
- verb lie upon; lie on top of
- the granite overlies the older rocks
- verb kill by lying on
overlay.
- The sow overlay her piglets
- verb lie upon; lie on top of
- lawgivers2/5
lawgiver
- noun a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
lawmaker.
- noun a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
- perseveres2/5
persevere
- verb be persistent, refuse to stop
hold on; hang on; hang in; persist.
- he persisted to call me every night
- The child persisted and kept asking questions
- verb be persistent, refuse to stop
- overdosed2/5
overdose
- verb dose too heavily
o.d..
- The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room
- verb dose too heavily
- overawe2/5
overawe
- verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
cow.
- verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
- overage2/5
overage
- noun a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations
- adjective satellite too old to be useful
overaged; over-the-hill; superannuated.
- He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders"- Anthony Trollope
- noun a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations
- sverdrup2/5
sverdrup
- noun Norwegian explorer who led expeditions into the Arctic (1855-1930)
Otto Neumann Sverdrup.
- noun Norwegian explorer who led expeditions into the Arctic (1855-1930)
- perverseness2/5
perverseness
- noun deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
contrariness; perversity.
- noun deliberately deviating from what is good
perversity.
- there will always be a few people who, through macho perversity, gain satisfaction from bullying and terrorism
- noun deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
- misgovernment2/5
misgovernment
- noun government that is inefficient or dishonest
misrule.
- noun government that is inefficient or dishonest
- overpayments2/5
overpayment
- noun a payment larger than needed or expected
- noun the act of paying too much
- noun a payment larger than needed or expected
- overborne2/5
overbear
- verb overcome
- overbear criticism, protest, or arguments
- verb bear too much
- verb overcome
- pulverize2/5
pulverize
- verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
powderize; powderise; pulverise; powder.
- pulverize the grains
- verb destroy completely
demolish; pulverise.
- the wrecking ball demolished the building
- demolish your enemies
- pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
- verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
- controvert2/5
controvert
- verb be resistant to
contradict; oppose.
- The board opposed his motion
- verb prove to be false or incorrect
rebut; refute.
- verb be resistant to
- overdosing2/5
overdose
- verb dose too heavily
o.d..
- The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room
- verb dose too heavily
- overstocked2/5
overstock
- verb stock excessively
- verb stock excessively
- adverting2/5
advert
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
ad; advertising; advertisement; advertizement; advertizing.
- verb give heed (to)
hang; give ear; attend; pay heed.
- The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
- She hung on his every word
- They attended to everything he said
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
- animadversions2/5
animadversion
- noun harsh criticism or disapproval
censure.
- noun harsh criticism or disapproval
- averts2/5
avert
- verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
stave off; debar; avoid; deflect; obviate; head off; forefend; fend off; ward off; forfend.
- Let's avoid a confrontation
- head off a confrontation
- avert a strike
- verb turn away or aside
turn away.
- They averted their eyes when the King entered
- verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
- maneuverings2/5
maneuver
- noun a military training exercise
simulated military operation; manoeuvre.
- noun a plan for attaining a particular goal
manoeuvre; tactics; tactic.
- noun a military training exercise
- underachievers2/5
underachiever
- noun a student who does not perform as well as expected or as well as the IQ indicates
underperformer; nonachiever.
- noun a student who does not perform as well as expected or as well as the IQ indicates
- pulverised2/5
pulverised
- adjective satellite consisting of fine particles
powdery; fine-grained; small-grained; pulverized; powdered.
- powdered cellulose
- powdery snow
- pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding
- verb destroy completely
demolish; pulverise; pulverize.
- the wrecking ball demolished the building
- demolish your enemies
- pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
- adjective satellite consisting of fine particles
- shavers2/5
shaver
- noun an adult male who shaves
- noun a young person of either sex
tiddler; nipper; tyke; small fry; nestling; youngster; child; fry; tike; minor; kid.
- she writes books for children
- they're just kids
- `tiddler' is a British term for youngster
- noun an adult male who shaves
- pulverizing2/5
pulverize
- verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
powderize; powderise; pulverise; powder.
- pulverize the grains
- verb destroy completely
demolish; pulverise.
- the wrecking ball demolished the building
- demolish your enemies
- pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
- verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
- quavers2/5
quaver
- noun a tremulous sound
- noun a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note
eighth note.
- noun a tremulous sound
- lifesavers2/5
lifesaver
- noun an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
lifeguard.
- noun a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
life belt; life buoy; life ring.
- noun an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
- hanoverians2/5
hanoverian
- noun any of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover
- noun a member (or supporter) of the house of Hanover
- noun any of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover
- severalty2/5
severalty
- noun the state of being several and distinct
discreteness; separateness; distinctness.
- noun exclusive individual ownership
- noun the state of being several and distinct
- overstretch2/5
overstretch
- verb strain abnormally
pull.
- I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up
- The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition
- verb strain abnormally
- overdid2/5
overdo
- verb do something to an excessive degree
exaggerate.
- He overdid it last night when he did 100 pushups
- verb do something to an excessive degree
- anvers2/5
anvers
- noun a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
Antwerpen; Antwerp.
- noun a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
- handovers2/5
handover
- noun act of relinquishing property or authority etc
- the handover of occupied territory
- noun act of relinquishing property or authority etc
- averroes2/5
averroes
- noun Arabian philosopher born in Spain; wrote detailed commentaries on Aristotle that were admired by the Schoolmen (1126-1198)
Abul-Walid Mohammed ibn-Ahmad Ibn-Mohammed ibn-Roshd; ibn-Roshd.
- noun Arabian philosopher born in Spain; wrote detailed commentaries on Aristotle that were admired by the Schoolmen (1126-1198)
- overshoot2/5
overshoot
- noun an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
go-around; wave-off.
- verb shoot beyond or over (a target)
- noun an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
- overdrive2/5
overdrive
- noun the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
- Troops are ready to go into overdrive as soon as the signal is given
- Melissa's brain was in overdrive
- noun a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power
- noun the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
- perversions2/5
perversion
- noun a curve that reverses the direction of something
- the tendrils of the plant exhibited perversion
- perversion also shows up in kinky telephone cords
- noun an aberrant sexual practice;
sexual perversion.
- noun a curve that reverses the direction of something
- overruling2/5
overrule
- verb rule against
override; overturn; reverse; overthrow.
- The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
- verb rule against
- overactive2/5
overactive
- adjective satellite more active than normal
hyperactive.
- a hyperactive child
- adjective satellite more active than normal
- reveries2/5
revery
- noun an abstracted state of absorption
reverie.
- noun absentminded dreaming while awake
castle in Spain; air castle; daydream; daydreaming; reverie; castle in the air; oneirism.
- noun an abstracted state of absorption
- overran2/5
overrun
- noun too much production or more than expected
overproduction.
- verb invade in great numbers
infest.
- the roaches infested our kitchen
- noun too much production or more than expected
- overkill2/5
overkill
- noun the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required
- noun any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal
- noun the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required
- overemphasized2/5
overemphasize
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overemphasise; overstress.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- overpriced2/5
overpriced
- adjective satellite too costly for the value
- overpriced items at resort shops
- verb price excessively high
overprice.
- adjective satellite too costly for the value
- irreversibility2/5
irreversibility
- noun the quality of being irreversible (once done it cannot be changed)
- noun the quality of being irreversible (once done it cannot be changed)
- overstatement2/5
overstatement
- noun making to seem more important than it really is
magnification; exaggeration.
- noun making to seem more important than it really is
- cadavers2/5
cadaver
- noun the dead body of a human being
remains; clay; corpse; stiff.
- the cadaver was intended for dissection
- the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse
- the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river
- honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay
- noun the dead body of a human being
- overused2/5
overuse
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilization; overexploitation; overutilisation.
- verb make use of too often or too extensively
overdrive.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- overruns2/5
overrun
- noun too much production or more than expected
overproduction.
- verb invade in great numbers
infest.
- the roaches infested our kitchen
- noun too much production or more than expected
- universalizing2/5
universalize
- verb make universal
universalise.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- diversionary2/5
diversionary
- adjective satellite (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive
- adjective satellite (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive
- overblown2/5
overblown
- adjective satellite puffed up with vanity
pompous; portentous; grandiloquent; pontifical.
- a grandiloquent and boastful manner
- overblown oratory
- a pompous speech
- pseudo-scientific gobbledygook and pontifical hooey"- Newsweek
- adjective satellite past the stage of full bloom
- overblown roses
- adjective satellite puffed up with vanity
- ungovernable2/5
ungovernable
- adjective satellite of persons
indocile; unruly; uncontrollable.
- the little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly
- adjective satellite of persons
- overhung2/5
overhang
- noun projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
- verb project over
- noun projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
- overconfidence2/5
overconfidence
- noun total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant
certitude; cocksureness.
- noun total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant
- overemphasis2/5
overemphasis
- noun too much emphasis
- noun too much emphasis
- overshadowing2/5
overshadow
- verb be greater in significance than
eclipse; dominate.
- the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
- verb make appear small by comparison
shadow; dwarf.
- This year's debt dwarfs that of last year
- verb be greater in significance than
- overhangs2/5
overhang
- noun projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
- verb project over
- noun projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
- avers2/5
aver
- verb report or maintain
say; allege.
- He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
- He said it was too late to intervene in the war
- The registrar says that I owe the school money
- verb to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
avow; affirm; verify; swan; assert; swear.
- Before God I swear I am innocent
- verb report or maintain
- overreaching2/5
overreaching
- adjective satellite revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
vaulting.
- vaulting ambition
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
overreach.
- adjective satellite revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
- overpass2/5
overpass
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
flyover.
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
- monteverdi2/5
monteverdi
- noun Italian composer (1567-1643)
Claudio Monteverdi.
- noun Italian composer (1567-1643)
- overreacting2/5
overreact
- verb show an exaggerated response to something
- Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy
- verb show an exaggerated response to something
- overextended2/5
overextend
- verb strain excessively
overstrain.
- He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment
- verb strain excessively
- overpaid2/5
- overreaction2/5
overreaction
- noun an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior
- noun an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior
- overconfident2/5
overconfident
- adjective satellite marked by excessive confidence
positive; cocksure.
- an arrogant and cocksure materialist
- so overconfident and impudent as to speak to the queen
- the less he knows the more positive he gets
- adjective satellite marked by excessive confidence
- clavering2/5
claver
- verb talk socially without exchanging too much information
shoot the breeze; chit-chat; chew the fat; confab; chitchat; jaw; visit; chaffer; chat; natter; gossip; chatter; confabulate.
- the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze
- verb talk socially without exchanging too much information
- overreact2/5
overreact
- verb show an exaggerated response to something
- Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy
- verb show an exaggerated response to something
- overemphasize2/5
overemphasize
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overemphasise; overstress.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- maneuverability2/5
maneuverability
- noun the quality of being maneuverable
manoeuvrability.
- noun the quality of being maneuverable
- overabundance2/5
overabundance
- noun the state of being more than full
surfeit; excess.
- noun a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
overmuchness; overmuch; superabundance.
- four-year-olds have an overabundance of energy
- we received an inundation of email
- noun the state of being more than full
- overmuch2/5
overmuch
- noun a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
overmuchness; superabundance; overabundance.
- four-year-olds have an overabundance of energy
- we received an inundation of email
- adjective satellite very great in quantity; overabundant
- showed overmuch affection
- noun a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
- mavericks2/5
maverick
- noun someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
rebel.
- noun an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it
- noun someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
- quavering2/5
quavering
- adjective satellite (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
tremulous.
- the old lady's quavering voice
- spoke timidly in a tremulous voice
- verb give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
quaver; waver.
- adjective satellite (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
- overshadows2/5
overshadow
- verb be greater in significance than
eclipse; dominate.
- the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
- verb make appear small by comparison
shadow; dwarf.
- This year's debt dwarfs that of last year
- verb be greater in significance than
- reverenced2/5
reverence
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
fear; veneration; awe.
- the fear of God
- the Chinese reverence for the dead
- the French treat food with gentle reverence
- his respect for the law bordered on veneration
- noun a reverent mental attitude
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
- universalized2/5
universalize
- verb make universal
universalise.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- overeat2/5
overeat
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; satiate; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; overindulge; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
- convertibles2/5
convertible
- noun a car that has top that can be folded or removed
- noun a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock)
convertible security.
- noun a car that has top that can be folded or removed
- overpressure2/5
overpressure
- noun a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
- the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion
- noun a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
- severer2/5
severe
- adjective satellite intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
terrible; wicked.
- severe pain
- a severe case of flu
- a terrible cough
- under wicked fire from the enemy's guns
- a wicked cough
- adjective satellite very strong or vigorous
knockout; hard.
- strong winds
- a hard left to the chin
- a knockout punch
- a severe blow
- adjective satellite intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
- screwdrivers2/5
screwdriver
- noun a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw
- noun a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
- noun a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw
- drovers2/5
drover
- noun someone who drives a herd
herder; herdsman.
- noun someone who drives a herd
- overrunning2/5
overrun
- noun too much production or more than expected
overproduction.
- verb invade in great numbers
infest.
- the roaches infested our kitchen
- noun too much production or more than expected
- sovereignties2/5
sovereignty
- noun government free from external control
- noun royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
reign.
- noun government free from external control
- overshot2/5
overshot
- adjective satellite having an upper part projecting beyond the lower
- an overshot jaw
- verb shoot beyond or over (a target)
overshoot.
- adjective satellite having an upper part projecting beyond the lower
- inadvertence2/5
inadvertence
- noun an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
oversight.
- noun the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
unmindfulness; heedlessness; inadvertency.
- noun an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
- feverfew2/5
feverfew
- noun bushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads; valued traditionally for medicinal uses; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
Tanacetum parthenium; Chrysanthemum parthenium.
- noun bushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads; valued traditionally for medicinal uses; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
- overpopulated2/5
overpopulate
- verb cause to have too great a population
- Some towns in New Jersey are becoming overpopulated
- verb cause to have too great a population
- overlordship2/5
overlordship
- noun the position of overlord
- noun the position of overlord
- cadaverous2/5
cadaverous
- adjective satellite very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
pinched; bony; emaciated; gaunt; skeletal; wasted; haggard.
- emaciated bony hands
- a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys
- eyes were haggard and cavernous
- small pinched faces
- kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration
- adjective of or relating to a cadaver or corpse
cadaveric.
- we had long anticipated his cadaverous end
- adjective satellite very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
- quavered2/5
quaver
- noun a tremulous sound
- noun a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note
eighth note.
- noun a tremulous sound
- hovercraft2/5
hovercraft
- noun a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines
ground-effect machine.
- noun a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines
- overshooting2/5
overshoot
- noun an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
go-around; wave-off.
- verb shoot beyond or over (a target)
- noun an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
- overreach2/5
overreach
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- verb beat through cleverness and wit
outsmart; beat; outwit; outfox; circumvent.
- I beat the traffic
- She outfoxed her competitors
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- overindulgence2/5
overindulgence
- noun excessive indulgence
excess.
- the child was spoiled by overindulgence
- noun excessive indulgence
- overreacted2/5
overreact
- verb show an exaggerated response to something
- Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy
- verb show an exaggerated response to something
- overpowers2/5
overpower
- verb overcome by superior force
overwhelm; overmaster.
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overwhelm; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
- verb overcome by superior force
- perseveration2/5
perseveration
- noun the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it
- noun the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
perseverance; persistence.
- his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate
- noun the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it
- maneuverable2/5
maneuverable
- adjective satellite capable of maneuvering or changing position
manoeuvrable.
- a highly maneuverable ship
- adjective satellite capable of maneuvering or changing position
- haversack2/5
haversack
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
packsack; back pack; backpack; rucksack; knapsack.
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- universalize2/5
universalize
- verb make universal
universalise.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- knavery2/5
knavery
- noun lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
dishonesty.
- noun lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
- diverticulosis2/5
diverticulosis
- noun presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon
- noun presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon
- overstressed2/5
overstress
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overemphasise; overemphasize.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- reveres2/5
revere
- noun American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
Paul Revere.
- noun a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
revers.
- noun American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
- clovers2/5
clover
- noun a plant of the genus Trifolium
trefoil.
- noun a plant of the genus Trifolium
- reverberant2/5
reverberant
- adjective having a tendency to reverberate or be repeatedly reflected
- a reverberant room
- the reverberant booms of cannon
- adjective having a tendency to reverberate or be repeatedly reflected
- overreached2/5
overreach
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- verb beat through cleverness and wit
outsmart; beat; outwit; outfox; circumvent.
- I beat the traffic
- She outfoxed her competitors
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- papaverine2/5
papaverine
- noun an alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive
Kavrin.
- noun an alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive
- everydayness2/5
everydayness
- noun ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace
commonness; commonplaceness.
- noun ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace
- overrules2/5
overrule
- verb rule against
override; overturn; reverse; overthrow.
- The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
- verb rule against
- overstrained2/5
overstrain
- noun too much strain
- verb strain excessively
overextend.
- He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment
- noun too much strain
- overplayed2/5
overplay
- verb exaggerate one's acting
ham; overact; ham it up.
- verb exaggerate one's acting
- governorships2/5
governorship
- noun the office of governor
- noun the office of governor
- incontrovertibly2/5
incontrovertibly
- adverb in an obvious and provable manner
demonstrably; provably.
- his documentary sources are demonstrably wrong
- adverb in an obvious and provable manner
- oversensitive2/5
oversensitive
- adjective satellite unduly sensitive or thin-skinned
- adjective satellite unduly sensitive or thin-skinned
- lavers2/5
laver
- noun Australian tennis player who in 1962 was the second man to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles titles in the same year; in 1969 he repeated this feat (born in 1938)
Rodney George Laver; Rod Laver.
- noun (Old Testament) large basin used by a priest in an ancient Jewish temple to perform ritual ablutions
- noun Australian tennis player who in 1962 was the second man to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles titles in the same year; in 1969 he repeated this feat (born in 1938)
- overstayed2/5
overstay
- verb stay too long
outstay.
- overstay or outstay one's welcome
- verb stay too long
- shivery2/5
shivery
- adjective satellite cold enough to cause shivers
- felt all shivery
- shivery weather
- adjective satellite provoking fear terror
scary; shuddery; chilling; scarey.
- a scary movie
- the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge
- adjective satellite cold enough to cause shivers
- adversative2/5
adversative
- adjective satellite expressing antithesis or opposition
oppositive.
- the adversative conjunction `but' in `poor but happy'
- adjective satellite expressing antithesis or opposition
- overemphasizing2/5
overemphasize
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overemphasise; overstress.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- overprint2/5
overprint
- noun something added by overprinting
surprint.
- verb print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper
print over.
- noun something added by overprinting
- overflight2/5
overflight
- noun a flight by an aircraft over a particular area (especially over an area in foreign territory)
- noun a flight by an aircraft over a particular area (especially over an area in foreign territory)
- revery2/5
revery
- noun an abstracted state of absorption
reverie.
- noun absentminded dreaming while awake
castle in Spain; air castle; daydream; daydreaming; reverie; castle in the air; oneirism.
- noun an abstracted state of absorption
- overpasses2/5
overpass
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
flyover.
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
- overstress2/5
overstress
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overemphasise; overemphasize.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- stopovers2/5
stopover
- noun a stopping place on a journey
way station.
- there is a stopover to change planes in Chicago
- noun a brief stay in the course of a journey
stop; layover.
- they made a stopover to visit their friends
- noun a stopping place on a journey
- overflights2/5
overflight
- noun a flight by an aircraft over a particular area (especially over an area in foreign territory)
- noun a flight by an aircraft over a particular area (especially over an area in foreign territory)
- revering2/5
revere
- noun American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
Paul Revere.
- noun a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
revers.
- noun American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
- overshoots2/5
overshoot
- noun an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
go-around; wave-off.
- verb shoot beyond or over (a target)
- noun an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
- oversexed2/5
oversexed
- adjective satellite having excessive sexual desire or appeal
highly-sexed.
- adjective satellite having excessive sexual desire or appeal
- rediscovers2/5
rediscover
- verb discover again
- I rediscovered the books that I enjoyed as a child
- verb discover again
- haversacks2/5
haversack
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
packsack; back pack; backpack; rucksack; knapsack.
- noun a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- overdraft2/5
overdraft
- noun a draft in excess of the credit balance
- noun a draft in excess of the credit balance
- uncontroversial2/5
uncontroversial
- adjective not likely to arouse controversy
noncontroversial.
- adjective not likely to arouse controversy
- riverbed2/5
riverbed
- noun a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a river
river bottom.
- noun a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a river
- reverential2/5
reverential
- adjective satellite feeling or manifesting veneration
venerating; respectful.
- adjective satellite feeling or manifesting veneration
- overzealous2/5
overzealous
- adjective satellite marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
rabid; fanatical; fanatic.
- rabid isolationist
- adjective satellite marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
- overhearing2/5
overhear
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
catch; take in.
- We overheard the conversation at the next table
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
- guinevere2/5
guinevere
- noun (Arthurian legend) wife of King Arthur; in some versions of the legend she became Lancelot's lover and that led to the end of the Knights of the Round Table
Guenevere.
- noun (Arthurian legend) wife of King Arthur; in some versions of the legend she became Lancelot's lover and that led to the end of the Knights of the Round Table
- irreverence2/5
irreverence
- noun an irreverent mental attitude
- noun a disrespectful act
violation.
- noun an irreverent mental attitude
- adverbials2/5
adverbial
- noun a word or group of words function as an adverb
- adjective of or relating to or functioning as an adverb
- adverbial syntax
- noun a word or group of words function as an adverb
- thievery2/5
thievery
- noun the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
thieving; larceny; theft; stealing.
- the thieving is awful at Kennedy International
- noun the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
- overweening2/5
overweening
- adjective satellite unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
extravagant; excessive; exuberant.
- extravagant praise
- exuberant compliments
- overweening ambition
- overweening greed
- adjective satellite presumptuously arrogant
uppity.
- had a witty but overweening manner
- no idea how overweening he would be"- S.V.Benet
- getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down"- NY Times
- adjective satellite unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
- cadaveric2/5
cadaveric
- adjective of or relating to a cadaver or corpse
cadaverous.
- we had long anticipated his cadaverous end
- adjective of or relating to a cadaver or corpse
- riverbanks2/5
riverbank
- noun the bank of a river
riverside.
- noun the bank of a river
- overprotective2/5
overprotective
- adjective satellite overly protective
- overprotective parents
- adjective satellite overly protective
- conversationalist2/5
conversationalist
- noun someone skilled at conversation
conversationist; schmoozer.
- noun someone skilled at conversation
- retrievers2/5
retriever
- noun a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
- noun a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
- everlastingly2/5
everlastingly
- adverb for a limitless time
forever; evermore; eternally.
- no one can live forever
- brightly beams our Father's mercy from his lighthouse evermore"- P.P.Bliss
- adverb for a limitless time
- overtaxed2/5
overtax
- verb tax excessively
- Don't overtax my constituents!
- verb tax excessively
- proverbially2/5
proverbially
- adverb in the manner of something that has become a byword
- this proverbially bitter plant, wormwood
- adverb in the manner of something that has become a byword
- overhears2/5
overhear
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
catch; take in.
- We overheard the conversation at the next table
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
- overripe2/5
overripe
- adjective satellite too ripe and beginning to turn soft
- adjective satellite too ripe and beginning to turn soft
- overdrafts2/5
overdraft
- noun a draft in excess of the credit balance
- noun a draft in excess of the credit balance
- overtopping2/5
overtop
- verb look down on
overlook; dominate; command.
- The villa dominates the town
- verb look down on
- overspending2/5
overspend
- verb spend more than available of (a budget)
- verb spend at a high rate
- verb spend more than available of (a budget)
- irreverently2/5
irreverently
- adverb without respect
- the student irreverently mimicked the teacher in his presence
- adverb in an irreverent manner; clergymen had been turned from their cures, and churches irreverently used"
- in the seventeenth century England had known fifty years of doctrinal quarrels and civil war
- adverb without respect
- louvers2/5
louver
- noun one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
fin; louvre.
- noun one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
- cleavers2/5
cleavers
- noun annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia
spring cleavers; clivers; catchweed; goose grass; Galium aparine.
- noun a butcher's knife having a large square blade
cleaver; chopper; meat cleaver.
- noun annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia
- ungoverned2/5
ungoverned
- adjective satellite not restrained or controlled
uncurbed; unbridled; unchecked.
- unbridled rage
- an unchecked temper
- ungoverned rage
- adjective satellite lacking in discipline or control
undisciplined.
- undisciplined behavior
- ungoverned youth
- adjective satellite not restrained or controlled
- riverbeds2/5
riverbed
- noun a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a river
river bottom.
- noun a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a river
- overbite2/5
overbite
- noun (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth
- noun (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth
- guenevere2/5
guenevere
- noun (Arthurian legend) wife of King Arthur; in some versions of the legend she became Lancelot's lover and that led to the end of the Knights of the Round Table
Guinevere.
- noun (Arthurian legend) wife of King Arthur; in some versions of the legend she became Lancelot's lover and that led to the end of the Knights of the Round Table
- liverworts2/5
liverwort
- noun any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses
hepatic.
- noun any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses
- bedcovers2/5
bedcover
- noun decorative cover for a bed
counterpane; bed cover; bedspread; spread; bed covering.
- noun decorative cover for a bed
- overmastering2/5
overmaster
- verb overcome by superior force
overpower; overwhelm.
- verb overcome by superior force
- noncontroversial2/5
noncontroversial
- adjective not likely to arouse controversy
uncontroversial.
- adjective not likely to arouse controversy
- unwaveringly2/5
unwaveringly
- adverb with resolute determination
firm; steadfastly; firmly.
- we firmly believed it
- you must stand firm
- adverb with resolute determination
- invertase2/5
invertase
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose
saccharase; sucrase.
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose
- overexertion2/5
overexertion
- noun excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results
- noun excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results
- overshoes2/5
overshoe
- noun footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold
- noun footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold
- conversationalists2/5
conversationalist
- noun someone skilled at conversation
conversationist; schmoozer.
- noun someone skilled at conversation
- diverticulum2/5
diverticulum
- noun a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
- noun a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
- overwrought2/5
overwrought
- adjective satellite deeply agitated especially from emotion
distraught.
- distraught with grief
- adjective satellite deeply agitated especially from emotion
- coverlet2/5
coverlet
- noun a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
- noun a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
- auvergne2/5
auvergne
- noun a region in central France
- noun a region in central France
- cleverest2/5
clever
- adjective satellite showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
cagy; canny; cagey.
- a cagey lawyer
- too clever to be sound
- adjective satellite mentally quick and resourceful
apt.
- an apt pupil
- you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
- adjective satellite showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
- controversially2/5
controversially
- adverb involving controversy
polemically.
- criticism too polemically stated
- adverb involving controversy
- diverticula2/5
diverticulum
- noun a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
- noun a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
- cleverer2/5
clever
- adjective satellite showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
cagy; canny; cagey.
- a cagey lawyer
- too clever to be sound
- adjective satellite mentally quick and resourceful
apt.
- an apt pupil
- you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
- adjective satellite showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
- unconverted2/5
unconverted
- adjective satellite not converted
unpersuaded.
- adjective satellite not converted
- nonverbally2/5
nonverbally
- adverb without words
non-verbally.
- they communicated nonverbally
- adverb without words
- conversationally2/5
conversationally
- adverb with the use of colloquial expressions
colloquially; informally.
- this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn
- adverb with the use of colloquial expressions
- unverifiable2/5
unverifiable
- adjective satellite (of e.g. evidence) not objective or easily verified
unobjective.
- adjective satellite (of e.g. evidence) not objective or easily verified
- sverige2/5
sverige
- noun a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
Sweden; Kingdom of Sweden.
- noun a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
- coverlets2/5
coverlet
- noun a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
- noun a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
- outmaneuvered2/5
outmaneuver
- verb defeat by more skillful maneuvering
outmanoeuvre; outsmart.
- The English troops outmaneuvered the Germans
- My new supervisor knows how to outmaneuver the boss in most situations
- verb defeat by more skillful maneuvering
- oversea2/5
oversea
- adjective satellite being or passing over or across the sea
overseas.
- some overseas trade in grain arose
- adverb beyond or across the sea
overseas.
- He lived overseas for many years
- adjective satellite being or passing over or across the sea
- cloverleaf2/5
cloverleaf
- noun an interchange that does not require left-hand turns
- noun an interchange that does not require left-hand turns
- reverentially2/5
reverentially
- adverb with reverence; in a reverent manner
reverently.
- he gazed reverently at the handiwork
- adverb with reverence; in a reverent manner
- fevered2/5
fevered
- adjective satellite highly excited
- a fevered imagination
- adjective satellite highly excited
- transversely2/5
transversely
- adverb in a transverse manner
transversally.
- they were cut transversely
- adverb in a transverse manner
- provera2/5
provera
- noun a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders
medroxyprogesterone.
- noun a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders
- plovers2/5
plover
- noun any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
- noun any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
- overexcited2/5
overexcited
- adjective satellite unduly excited
- adjective satellite unduly excited
- louvered2/5
louvered
- adjective satellite supplied with louvers for ventilation
- a louvered door
- adjective satellite supplied with louvers for ventilation
- overleaf2/5
overleaf
- adverb on or to the other side of a page
- data tabulated overleaf
- adverb on or to the other side of a page
- invertible2/5
invertible
- adjective having an additive or multiplicative inverse
- adjective having an additive or multiplicative inverse
- forevermore2/5
forevermore
- adverb at any future time; in the future
evermore.
- lead a blameless life evermore
- adverb at any future time; in the future
- irrecoverable2/5
irrecoverable
- adjective incapable of being recovered or regained
unrecoverable.
- adjective incapable of being recovered or regained
- nevermore2/5
nevermore
- adverb at no time hereafter
never again.
- Quoth the raven, nevermore!" -E.A.Poe
- adverb at no time hereafter
- liveried2/5
liveried
- adjective wearing livery
- liveried footmen stood on the palace steps
- adjective wearing livery
- unverified2/5
unverified
- adjective satellite lacking proof or substantiation
- adjective satellite lacking proof or substantiation
- unrecoverable2/5
unrecoverable
- adjective incapable of being recovered or regained
irrecoverable.
- adjective incapable of being recovered or regained
- overfed2/5
overfed
- adjective satellite too well nourished
- adjective satellite too well nourished
- oversubscribed2/5
oversubscribed
- adjective satellite sold in excess of available supply especially season tickets
- the opera season was oversubscribed
- adjective satellite sold in excess of available supply especially season tickets
- governmentally2/5
governmentally
- adverb by government
- governmentally determined policy
- adverb by government
- malvern2/5
malvern
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- proslavery2/5
proslavery
Favoring slavery. --n. Advocacy of slavery.
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- overrepresented2/5
- gouverneur2/5
gouverneur
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- preverbal2/5
preverbal
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- riverboat2/5
riverboat
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- riverfront2/5
riverfront
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- overgrazing2/5
overgrazing
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- overfishing2/5
- reverb2/5
reverb
To echo. Obs. Shak.
- wolverhampton2/5
wolverhampton
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- overcurrent2/5
- nongovernment2/5
nongovernment
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- primavera2/5
- antipoverty2/5
antipoverty
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- adversus2/5
- universalization2/5
universalization
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- transceivers2/5
transceivers
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- averell2/5
averell
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- antigovernment2/5
- canaveral2/5
canaveral
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- overrepresentation2/5
overrepresentation
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- travertine2/5
travertine
(Min.) A white concretionary form of calcium carbonate, usually hard and semicrystalline. It is deposited from the water of springs or streams holding lime in solution. Extensive deposits exist at Tivoli, near Rome.
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- nevers2/5
never
- adverb not ever; at no time in the past or future
ne'er.
- I have never been to China
- I shall never forget this day
- had never seen a circus
- never on Sunday
- I will never marry you!
- adverb not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances
- never fear
- bringing up children is never easy
- that will never do
- what is morally wrong can never be politically right
- adverb not ever; at no time in the past or future
- overman2/5
overman
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- overtraining2/5
overtraining
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- coverslip2/5
coverslip
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- overdosage2/5
overdosage
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- universalis2/5
universalis
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- laverne2/5
laverne
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- diverticular2/5
diverticular
(Anat.) Pertaining to a diverticulum.
- rovere2/5
rovere
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- universalists2/5
universalist
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
universalistic.
- adjective of or relating to or tending toward universalism
- seroconversion2/5
- carryovers2/5
carryovers
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- universitatis2/5
- taverna2/5
taverna
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- severo2/5
severo
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- reconversion2/5
reconversion
A second conversion.
- overcapacity2/5
overcapacity
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- overdetermination2/5
overdetermination
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- haverhill2/5
haverhill
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- overstimulation2/5
overstimulation
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- pavers2/5
paver
One who paves; one who lays a pavement. Written also pavier andpavior .
- oversampling2/5
oversampling
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- oversold2/5
oversell
To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in selling price. One whose beauty Would oversell all Italy. Beau. & Fl.
- postverbal2/5
postverbal
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- sverdlovsk2/5
sverdlovsk
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- overreliance2/5
- everly2/5
ever
- adverb at any time
of all time.
- did you ever smoke?
- the best con man of all time
- adverb at all times; all the time and on every occasion
always; e'er.
- I will always be there to help you
- always arrives on time
- there is always some pollution in the air
- ever hoping to strike it rich
- ever busy
- adverb at any time
- coverslips2/5
- overconsumption2/5
- overgeneralization2/5
overgeneralization
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- multiverse2/5
multiverse
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- transversus2/5
transversus
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- coverture2/5
coverture
Covering; shelter; defence; hiding. Protected by walls or other like coverture. Woodward.
Beatrice, who even now Is couched in the woodbine coverture. Shak.
- recoverability2/5
recoverability
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- undelivered2/5
undelivered
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- taverner2/5
taverner
One who keeps a tavern. Chaucer. Camden.
- overvoltage2/5
overvoltage
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- interconversion2/5
interconversion
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- overdeveloped2/5
overdeveloped
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- prevertebral2/5
prevertebral
(Anat.) Situated immediately in front, or on the ventral side, of the vertebral column; prespinal.
- overlong2/5
- overcorrection2/5
overcorrection
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- overset2/5
overset
To turn or tip (anything) over from an upright, or a proper, position so that it lies upon its side or bottom upwards; to upset; Dryden.as, to .overset a chair, a coach, a ship, or a building
- averil2/5
averil
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- riverboats2/5
riverboats
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- stivers2/5
stiver
A Dutch coin, and money of account, of the value of two cents, or about one penny sterling; hence, figuratively, anything of little worth.
- severability2/5
severability
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- haversian2/5
haversian
Pertaining to, or discovered by, Clopton Havers, an English physician of the seventeenth century.
- governability2/5
governability
Governableness.
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- overpotential2/5
overpotential
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overextension
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- overmatched2/5
overmatch
To be more than equal to or a match for; hence, to vanquish. Drayton.
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- governorate2/5
governorate
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- kaveri2/5
kaveri
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- overstimulated2/5
overstimulated
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- coverup2/5
coverup
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- havers2/5
haver
A possessor; a holder. Shak.
- souverain2/5
souverain
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- overexpress2/5
overexpress
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- zollverein2/5
zollverein
Literally, a customs union; specifically, applied to the several customs unions successively formed under the leadership of Prussia among certain German states for establishing liberty of commerce among themselves and common tariff on imports, exports, and transit. ✍ In 1834 a zollverein was established which included most of the principal German states except Austria. This was terminated by the events of 1866, and in 1867 a more closely organized union was formed, the administration of which was ultimately merged in that of the new German empire, with which it nearly corresponds territorially.
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- provers2/5
prover
One who, or that which, proves.
- sovereignly2/5
sovereign
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
monarch; crowned head.
- adjective satellite (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
self-governing; independent; autonomous.
- an autonomous judiciary
- a sovereign state
- noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
- cavers2/5
cavers
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- overbought2/5
overbuy
To buy too much.
- sievert2/5
sievert
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- overbank2/5
- diversifies1/5
diversify
- verb make (more) diverse
- diversify a course of study
- verb spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
radiate.
- The plants on this island diversified
- verb make (more) diverse
- overclouded1/5
overcloud
- verb become covered with clouds
cloud over; cloud up.
- The sky clouded over
- verb make obscure or unclear
obscure; bedim.
- The distinction was obscured
- verb become covered with clouds
- silvering1/5
silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
atomic number 47; Ag.
- noun coins made of silver
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
- overcompensate1/5
overcompensate
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
compensate; cover.
- he is compensating for being a bad father
- verb make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
over-correct.
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- changeovers1/5
changeover
- noun an event that results in a transformation
conversion; transition.
- noun an event that results in a transformation
- overfill1/5
overfill
- verb fill beyond capacity
- overfill the baskets
- verb fill beyond capacity
- hoovers1/5
hoover
- noun United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
William Hoover; William Henry Hoover.
- noun United States lawyer who was director of the FBI for 48 years (1895-1972)
John Edgar Hoover; J. Edgar Hoover.
- noun United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
- overfilling1/5
overfill
- verb fill beyond capacity
- overfill the baskets
- verb fill beyond capacity
- overcompensated1/5
overcompensate
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
compensate; cover.
- he is compensating for being a bad father
- verb make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
over-correct.
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- reconvert1/5
reconvert
- verb convert back
- Hollywood is reconverting old films
- verb convert back
- overcompensating1/5
overcompensate
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
compensate; cover.
- he is compensating for being a bad father
- verb make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
over-correct.
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- overheats1/5
overheat
- verb get excessively and undesirably hot
- The car engines overheated
- verb make excessively or undesirably hot
- The room was overheated
- verb get excessively and undesirably hot
- overrating1/5
overrating
- noun a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overestimate; overestimation; overreckoning.
- verb make too high an estimate of
overestimate; overrate.
- He overestimated his own powers
- noun a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
- convertor1/5
convertor
- noun a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
converter.
- noun a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
- everting1/5
everting
- noun the act of turning inside out
inversion; eversion.
- verb turn inside out; turn the inner surface of outward
evert.
- evert the eyelid
- noun the act of turning inside out
- diversifications1/5
diversification
- noun the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
variegation.
- my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments
- he limited his losses by diversification of his product line
- noun the condition of being varied; every day it is the same"
- that restaurant's menu lacks diversification
- noun the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
- hoovering1/5
hoover
- noun United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
William Hoover; William Henry Hoover.
- noun United States lawyer who was director of the FBI for 48 years (1895-1972)
John Edgar Hoover; J. Edgar Hoover.
- noun United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
- introversive1/5
introversive
- adjective directed inward; marked by interest in yourself or concerned with inner feelings
introvertive.
- adjective directed inward; marked by interest in yourself or concerned with inner feelings
- overcompensates1/5
overcompensate
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
compensate; cover.
- he is compensating for being a bad father
- verb make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
over-correct.
- verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- reconverting1/5
reconvert
- verb convert back
- Hollywood is reconverting old films
- verb convert back
- convertors1/5
convertor
- noun a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
converter.
- noun a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
- hoovered1/5
hoover
- noun United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
William Hoover; William Henry Hoover.
- noun United States lawyer who was director of the FBI for 48 years (1895-1972)
John Edgar Hoover; J. Edgar Hoover.
- noun United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
- overcasting1/5
overcasting
- noun a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
overcast.
- verb make overcast or cloudy
overcast; cloud.
- Fall weather often overcasts our beaches
- noun a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
- overrates1/5
overrate
- verb make too high an estimate of
overestimate.
- He overestimated his own powers
- verb make too high an estimate of
- introvertive1/5
introvertive
- adjective directed inward; marked by interest in yourself or concerned with inner feelings
introversive.
- adjective directed inward; marked by interest in yourself or concerned with inner feelings
- overfills1/5
overfill
- verb fill beyond capacity
- overfill the baskets
- verb fill beyond capacity
- overcapitalized1/5
overcapitalize
- verb estimate the capital value of (a company) at an unreasonably or unlawfully high level
overcapitalise.
- verb overestimate the market value of
overcapitalise.
- overcapitalize a property
- verb estimate the capital value of (a company) at an unreasonably or unlawfully high level
- reconverts1/5
reconvert
- verb convert back
- Hollywood is reconverting old films
- verb convert back
- overbalanced1/5
overbalance
- verb weigh more heavily
outweigh; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
- verb cause to be off balance
- It is not desirable to overbalance the budget
- verb weigh more heavily
- overspill1/5
overspill
- noun the relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns
- noun the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
runoff; overflow.
- noun the relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns
- divergencies1/5
divergency
- noun an infinite series that has no limit
divergence.
- noun the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
divergence.
- an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines
- noun an infinite series that has no limit
- overbalance1/5
overbalance
- verb weigh more heavily
outweigh; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
- verb cause to be off balance
- It is not desirable to overbalance the budget
- verb weigh more heavily
- reverences1/5
reverence
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
fear; veneration; awe.
- the fear of God
- the Chinese reverence for the dead
- the French treat food with gentle reverence
- his respect for the law bordered on veneration
- noun a reverent mental attitude
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
- overburdening1/5
overburden
- noun the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
- noun an excessive burden
overload.
- noun the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
- controversialists1/5
controversialist
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
eristic; disputant.
- noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
- oversimplifications1/5
oversimplification
- noun an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is
simplism.
- noun a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)
simplism.
- noun an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is
- extravert1/5
extravert
- noun (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
extrovert.
- adjective satellite being concerned with the social and physical environment
extroverted; extravertive; extrovertive; extraverted; extrovert.
- noun (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
- oversteps1/5
overstep
- verb pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
trespass; transgress.
- verb be superior or better than some standard
transcend; exceed; top; go past; pass.
- She exceeded our expectations
- She topped her performance of last year
- verb pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
- overcharges1/5
overcharge
- noun a price that is too high
- verb rip off; ask an unreasonable price
fleece; soak; plume; pluck; hook; rob; gazump; surcharge.
- noun a price that is too high
- dissevered1/5
dissever
- verb separate into parts or portions
divide; separate; split up; split; carve up.
- divide the cake into three equal parts
- The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I
- verb separate into parts or portions
- overgrow1/5
overgrow
- verb grow too large
- verb become overgrown
- The patio overgrew with ivy
- verb grow too large
- flyovers1/5
flyover
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
overpass.
- noun a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground
flypast; fly-by.
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
- overcooking1/5
overcook
- verb cook too long
- The vegetables were completely overcooked
- verb cook too long
- oversleep1/5
oversleep
- verb sleep longer than intended
- verb sleep longer than intended
- oversleeping1/5
oversleep
- verb sleep longer than intended
- verb sleep longer than intended
- retroverted1/5
retrovert
- verb go back to a previous state
return; turn back; revert; regress.
- We reverted to the old rules
- verb go back to a previous state
- overfeed1/5
overfeed
- verb feed excessively
- verb feed excessively
- overdress1/5
overdress
- verb dress too warmly
overclothe.
- You should not overclothe the child--she will be too hot
- verb put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
rig out; dress up; fig out; trick up; deck out; prink; tog out; get up; fig up; deck up; fancy up; attire; tog up; gussy up; trick out.
- She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera
- The young girls were all fancied up for the party
- verb dress too warmly
- overcall1/5
overcall
- noun (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
overbid.
- noun (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
- overflowings1/5
overflow
- noun a large flow
outpouring; flood.
- noun the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
runoff; overspill.
- noun a large flow
- overflown1/5
overfly
- verb fly over
pass over.
- The plane passed over Damascus
- verb fly over
- overbid1/5
overbid
- noun a bid that is higher than preceding bids
- noun (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
overcall.
- noun a bid that is higher than preceding bids
- overexpose1/5
overexpose
- verb expose to too much light
- the photographic film was overexposed and there is no image
- verb expose excessively
- As a child, I was overexposed to French movies
- verb expose to too much light
- reverser1/5
reverse
- noun a relation of direct opposition
contrary; opposite.
- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
- noun the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
reverse gear.
- noun a relation of direct opposition
- overgrowing1/5
overgrow
- verb grow too large
- verb become overgrown
- The patio overgrew with ivy
- verb grow too large
- divergency1/5
divergency
- noun an infinite series that has no limit
divergence.
- noun the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
divergence.
- an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines
- noun an infinite series that has no limit
- contrivers1/5
contriver
- noun a person who makes plans
deviser; planner.
- noun a person who makes plans
- overbalancing1/5
overbalance
- verb weigh more heavily
outweigh; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
- verb cause to be off balance
- It is not desirable to overbalance the budget
- verb weigh more heavily
- cantilevering1/5
cantilever
- noun projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
- verb project as a cantilever
- noun projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only
- overbidding1/5
overbid
- noun a bid that is higher than preceding bids
- noun (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
overcall.
- noun a bid that is higher than preceding bids
- overestimations1/5
overestimation
- noun an appraisal that is too high
overestimate; overappraisal; overvaluation.
- noun a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overestimate; overrating; overreckoning.
- noun an appraisal that is too high
- convergency1/5
convergency
- noun the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
convergence.
- noun the act of converging (coming closer)
convergence; converging.
- noun the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
- overexposing1/5
overexpose
- verb expose to too much light
- the photographic film was overexposed and there is no image
- verb expose excessively
- As a child, I was overexposed to French movies
- verb expose to too much light
- overburdens1/5
overburden
- noun the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
- noun an excessive burden
overload.
- noun the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
- waverings1/5
wavering
- noun indecision in speech or action
vacillation; hesitation.
- noun the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
fluctuation.
- he kept a record of price fluctuations
- noun indecision in speech or action
- averager1/5
average
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
norm.
- it set the norm for American homes
- noun (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
- subverter1/5
subverter
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
revolutionary; subversive; revolutionist.
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
- caverned1/5
cavern
- noun any large dark enclosed space
- his eyes were dark caverns
- noun a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
- noun any large dark enclosed space
- overbalances1/5
overbalance
- verb weigh more heavily
outweigh; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
- verb cause to be off balance
- It is not desirable to overbalance the budget
- verb weigh more heavily
- overwrote1/5
overwrite
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- overwrite that file
- verb write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
- severances1/5
severance
- noun a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
rift; falling out; break; breach; rupture.
- they hoped to avoid a break in relations
- noun the act of severing
severing.
- noun a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
- overworks1/5
overwork
- noun the act of working too much or too long
overworking.
- he became ill from overwork
- verb use too much
- This play has been overworked
- noun the act of working too much or too long
- subverters1/5
subverter
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
revolutionary; subversive; revolutionist.
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
- quiverings1/5
quivering
- noun a shaky motion
quiver; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
- noun the act of vibrating
quiver; vibration.
- noun a shaky motion
- overtimes1/5
overtime
- noun work done in addition to regular working hours
- noun playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie
extra time.
- noun work done in addition to regular working hours
- overdressing1/5
overdress
- verb dress too warmly
overclothe.
- You should not overclothe the child--she will be too hot
- verb put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
rig out; dress up; fig out; trick up; deck out; prink; tog out; get up; fig up; deck up; fancy up; attire; tog up; gussy up; trick out.
- She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera
- The young girls were all fancied up for the party
- verb dress too warmly
- overgrows1/5
overgrow
- verb grow too large
- verb become overgrown
- The patio overgrew with ivy
- verb grow too large
- overgrew1/5
overgrow
- verb grow too large
- verb become overgrown
- The patio overgrew with ivy
- verb grow too large
- governances1/5
governance
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
governing body; organisation; administration; organization; brass; establishment.
- he claims that the present administration is corrupt
- the governance of an association is responsible to its members
- he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
- noun the act of governing; exercising authority
administration; government activity; governing; government.
- regulations for the governing of state prisons
- he had considerable experience of government
- noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
- overcalls1/5
overcall
- noun (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
overbid.
- noun (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
- forgivers1/5
forgiver
- noun a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
excuser; pardoner.
- noun a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
- overrefined1/5
overrefined
- adjective satellite excessively delicate or refined
superfine.
- verb refine too much or with excess of subtlety
over-refine; overrefine.
- He is overrefining this matter
- adjective satellite excessively delicate or refined
- impoverishes1/5
impoverish
- verb make poor
- verb take away
deprive.
- verb make poor
- holdovers1/5
holdover
- noun an official who remains in office after his term
hangover.
- noun something that has survived from the past
hangover.
- a holdover from the sixties
- hangovers from the 19th century
- noun an official who remains in office after his term
- overlayer1/5
overlayer
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
sheathing; overlay.
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
- overvalue1/5
overvalue
- verb assign too high a value to
overestimate.
- You are overestimating the value of your old car
- verb assign too high a value to
- overprotection1/5
overprotection
- noun excessive protection
momism; overshielding.
- noun excessive protection
- traversals1/5
traversal
- noun taking a zigzag path on skis
traverse.
- noun travel across
traverse.
- noun taking a zigzag path on skis
- slavering1/5
slaver
- noun a person engaged in slave trade
slave dealer; slave trader.
- noun someone who holds slaves
slave owner; slaveholder.
- noun a person engaged in slave trade
- retroversion1/5
retroversion
- noun a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
retroflection; retroflexion.
- retroversion of the uterus
- noun translation back into the original language
- the teacher translated Latin texts into English which he gave to his students for retroversion
- noun a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
- coverall1/5
coverall
- noun a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
- noun a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
- divertimento1/5
divertimento
- noun a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
serenade.
- noun a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
- overstretching1/5
overstretch
- verb strain abnormally
pull.
- I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up
- The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition
- verb strain abnormally
- perversities1/5
perversity
- noun deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
perverseness; contrariness.
- noun deliberately deviating from what is good
perverseness.
- there will always be a few people who, through macho perversity, gain satisfaction from bullying and terrorism
- noun deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
- strivers1/5
striver
- noun someone who works as hard as a slave
hard worker; slave.
- noun someone who works as hard as a slave
- overstocking1/5
overstock
- verb stock excessively
- verb stock excessively
- ravers1/5
raver
- noun a participant in a rave dancing party
- noun someone who rants and raves; speaks in a violent or loud manner
ranter.
- noun a participant in a rave dancing party
- overproduced1/5
overproduce
- verb produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted
- verb produce in excess
- The country overproduces cars
- verb produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted
- animadversion1/5
animadversion
- noun harsh criticism or disapproval
censure.
- noun harsh criticism or disapproval
- overcomer1/5
overcomer
- noun someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion
surmounter; subduer.
- noun someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion
- approvers1/5
approver
- noun an authority with power to approve
- noun an authority with power to approve
- overachievers1/5
overachiever
- noun a student who attains higher standards than the IQ indicated
- noun a student who attains higher standards than the IQ indicated
- overcomers1/5
overcomer
- noun someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion
surmounter; subduer.
- noun someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion
- overstrain1/5
overstrain
- noun too much strain
- verb strain excessively
overextend.
- He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment
- noun too much strain
- overwintered1/5
overwinter
- verb spend the winter
winter.
- We wintered on the Riviera
- Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island
- verb spend the winter
- overproduce1/5
overproduce
- verb produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted
- verb produce in excess
- The country overproduces cars
- verb produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted
- overstock1/5
overstock
- verb stock excessively
- verb stock excessively
- pulverization1/5
pulverization
- noun a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
pulverisation; powder.
- noun the act of grinding to a powder or dust
mill; pulverisation; grind.
- noun a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
- overlayed1/5
overlay
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
sheathing; overlayer.
- noun a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
- waverers1/5
waverer
- noun one who hesitates (usually out of fear)
hesitater; hesitator; vacillator.
- noun one who hesitates (usually out of fear)
- overvaluing1/5
overvalue
- verb assign too high a value to
overestimate.
- You are overestimating the value of your old car
- verb assign too high a value to
- semiquavers1/5
semiquaver
- noun a musical note having the time value of a sixteenth of a whole note
sixteenth note.
- noun a musical note having the time value of a sixteenth of a whole note
- undiversified1/5
undiversified
- adjective not diversified
- adjective not diversified
- overspreading1/5
overspread
- verb spread across or over
spread.
- A big oil spot spread across the water
- verb spread across or over
- receiverships1/5
receivership
- noun the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver
- the business is in receivership
- noun a court action that places property under the control of a receiver during litigation so that it can be preserved for the benefit of all
- noun the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver
- overdraw1/5
overdraw
- verb draw more money from than is available
- She overdrew her account
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
magnify; exaggerate; overstate; hyperbolize; hyperbolise; amplify.
- tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery
- verb draw more money from than is available
- overproducing1/5
overproduce
- verb produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted
- verb produce in excess
- The country overproduces cars
- verb produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted
- overwinters1/5
overwinter
- verb spend the winter
winter.
- We wintered on the Riviera
- Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island
- verb spend the winter
- grievers1/5
griever
- noun a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
lamenter; sorrower; mourner.
- noun a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
- overutilization1/5
overutilization
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overuse; overexploitation; overutilisation.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- overfly1/5
overfly
- verb fly over
pass over.
- The plane passed over Damascus
- verb fly over
- overleap1/5
overleap
- verb defeat (oneself) by going too far
- verb jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
vault.
- verb defeat (oneself) by going too far
- advertizing1/5
advertizing
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
ad; advert; advertising; advertisement; advertizement.
- verb make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
push; advertise; promote; advertize.
- The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model
- The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops
- noun a public promotion of some product or service
- overages1/5
overage
- noun a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations
- adjective satellite too old to be useful
overaged; over-the-hill; superannuated.
- He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders"- Anthony Trollope
- noun a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations
- overarm1/5
overarm
- adjective with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
overhanded; overhand.
- an overhand pitch
- an overhand stroke
- adjective with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
- overawing1/5
overawe
- verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
cow.
- verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
- overbear1/5
overbear
- verb overcome
- overbear criticism, protest, or arguments
- verb bear too much
- verb overcome
- controverting1/5
controvert
- verb be resistant to
contradict; oppose.
- The board opposed his motion
- verb prove to be false or incorrect
rebut; refute.
- verb be resistant to
- overflying1/5
overfly
- verb fly over
pass over.
- The plane passed over Damascus
- verb fly over
- manoeuvering1/5
manoeuver
- verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
maneuver; manoeuvre.
- He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
- She maneuvered herself into the directorship
- verb direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
maneuver; head; point; direct; guide; channelise; manoeuvre; channelize; steer.
- verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
- heavers1/5
heaver
- noun a bar used as a lever (as in twisting rope)
- noun a workman who heaves freight or bulk goods (especially at a dockyard)
- noun a bar used as a lever (as in twisting rope)
- overhasty1/5
overhasty
- adjective satellite done with very great haste and without due deliberation
hasty; precipitate; precipitant; precipitous.
- hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare
- hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes
- rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
- wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king
- adjective satellite done with very great haste and without due deliberation
- overarched1/5
overarch
- verb be central or dominant
- This scene overarches the entire first act
- verb form an arch over
arch over.
- Big rocks overarch the stream
- verb be central or dominant
- averageness1/5
averageness
- noun the state of being that is average; indicates normality but with connotations of mediocrity
- noun ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding
mediocrity.
- noun the state of being that is average; indicates normality but with connotations of mediocrity
- overdoes1/5
overdo
- verb do something to an excessive degree
exaggerate.
- He overdid it last night when he did 100 pushups
- verb do something to an excessive degree
- overcapitalization1/5
overcapitalization
- noun (business) too much capitalization (the sale of more stock than the business warrants)
overcapitalisation.
- noun (business) too much capitalization (the sale of more stock than the business warrants)
- reversioner1/5
reversioner
- noun (law) a party who is entitled to an estate in reversion
- noun (law) a party who is entitled to an estate in reversion
- tergiversation1/5
tergiversation
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
equivocation.
- noun the act of abandoning a party for cause
apostasy.
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
- animadverted1/5
animadvert
- verb express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
speak up; opine; sound off; speak out.
- John spoke up at the meeting
- verb express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
- verb express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
- advertized1/5
advertize
- verb make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
push; advertise; promote.
- The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model
- The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops
- verb call attention to
publicise; advertise; publicize.
- Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS
- verb make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
- silverpoint1/5
silverpoint
- noun a drawing made on specially prepared paper with an instrument having a silver tip (15th and 16th centuries)
- noun a drawing made on specially prepared paper with an instrument having a silver tip (15th and 16th centuries)
- animadvert1/5
animadvert
- verb express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
speak up; opine; sound off; speak out.
- John spoke up at the meeting
- verb express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
- verb express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
- overflew1/5
overfly
- verb fly over
pass over.
- The plane passed over Damascus
- verb fly over
- overdrawing1/5
overdraw
- verb draw more money from than is available
- She overdrew her account
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
magnify; exaggerate; overstate; hyperbolize; hyperbolise; amplify.
- tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery
- verb draw more money from than is available
- overbore1/5
overbear
- verb overcome
- overbear criticism, protest, or arguments
- verb bear too much
- verb overcome
- overspreads1/5
overspread
- verb spread across or over
spread.
- A big oil spot spread across the water
- verb spread across or over
- overvalues1/5
overvalue
- verb assign too high a value to
overestimate.
- You are overestimating the value of your old car
- verb assign too high a value to
- controverts1/5
controvert
- verb be resistant to
contradict; oppose.
- The board opposed his motion
- verb prove to be false or incorrect
rebut; refute.
- verb be resistant to
- pulverizes1/5
pulverize
- verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
powderize; powderise; pulverise; powder.
- pulverize the grains
- verb destroy completely
demolish; pulverise.
- the wrecking ball demolished the building
- demolish your enemies
- pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
- verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
- manoeuvers1/5
manoeuver
- verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
maneuver; manoeuvre.
- He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
- She maneuvered herself into the directorship
- verb direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
maneuver; head; point; direct; guide; channelise; manoeuvre; channelize; steer.
- verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
- pulverising1/5
pulverise
- verb destroy completely
demolish; pulverize.
- the wrecking ball demolished the building
- demolish your enemies
- pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
- verb become powder or dust
pulverize; powderize; powderise.
- When it was blown up, the building powderized
- verb destroy completely
- overleaped1/5
overleap
- verb defeat (oneself) by going too far
- verb jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
vault.
- verb defeat (oneself) by going too far
- pulverise1/5
pulverise
- verb destroy completely
demolish; pulverize.
- the wrecking ball demolished the building
- demolish your enemies
- pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
- verb become powder or dust
pulverize; powderize; powderise.
- When it was blown up, the building powderized
- verb destroy completely
- riversides1/5
riverside
- noun the bank of a river
riverbank.
- noun a city in southern California
- noun the bank of a river
- overarches1/5
overarch
- verb be central or dominant
- This scene overarches the entire first act
- verb form an arch over
arch over.
- Big rocks overarch the stream
- verb be central or dominant
- overleaping1/5
overleap
- verb defeat (oneself) by going too far
- verb jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
vault.
- verb defeat (oneself) by going too far
- overcoating1/5
overcoating
- noun an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
overcoat.
- noun an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
- overarch1/5
overarch
- verb be central or dominant
- This scene overarches the entire first act
- verb form an arch over
arch over.
- Big rocks overarch the stream
- verb be central or dominant
- tergiversations1/5
tergiversation
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
equivocation.
- noun the act of abandoning a party for cause
apostasy.
- noun falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
- overstocks1/5
overstock
- verb stock excessively
- verb stock excessively
- slavered1/5
slaver
- noun a person engaged in slave trade
slave dealer; slave trader.
- noun someone who holds slaves
slave owner; slaveholder.
- noun a person engaged in slave trade
- extrovertive1/5
extrovertive
- adjective satellite being concerned with the social and physical environment
extroverted; extravertive; extravert; extraverted; extrovert.
- adjective satellite being concerned with the social and physical environment
- overleaps1/5
overleap
- verb defeat (oneself) by going too far
- verb jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
vault.
- verb defeat (oneself) by going too far
- advertize1/5
advertize
- verb make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
push; advertise; promote.
- The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model
- The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops
- verb call attention to
publicise; advertise; publicize.
- Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS
- verb make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
- overspecialized1/5
overspecialize
- verb become overly specialized
overspecialise.
- She overspecialized when she concentrated on verbs in Fijian
- verb become overly specialized
- waverer1/5
waverer
- noun one who hesitates (usually out of fear)
hesitater; hesitator; vacillator.
- noun one who hesitates (usually out of fear)
- divertimenti1/5
divertimento
- noun a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
serenade.
- noun a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
- pulverisation1/5
pulverisation
- noun a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
powder; pulverization.
- noun the act of grinding to a powder or dust
mill; pulverization; grind.
- noun a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
- overawes1/5
overawe
- verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
cow.
- verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
- manoeuvered1/5
manoeuver
- verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
maneuver; manoeuvre.
- He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
- She maneuvered herself into the directorship
- verb direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
maneuver; head; point; direct; guide; channelise; manoeuvre; channelize; steer.
- verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
- overproduces1/5
overproduce
- verb produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted
- verb produce in excess
- The country overproduces cars
- verb produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted
- animadverting1/5
animadvert
- verb express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
speak up; opine; sound off; speak out.
- John spoke up at the meeting
- verb express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
- verb express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
- arrivers1/5
arriver
- noun someone who arrives (or has arrived)
arrival; comer.
- noun someone who arrives (or has arrived)
- governessing1/5
govern
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; regulate; order.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
- verb direct or strongly influence the behavior of
- His belief in God governs his conduct
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
- overuses1/5
overuse
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilization; overexploitation; overutilisation.
- verb make use of too often or too extensively
overdrive.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- universalising1/5
universalise
- verb make universal
universalize.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- averments1/5
averment
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
asseveration; assertion.
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
- deliveryman1/5
deliveryman
- noun someone employed to make deliveries
delivery boy; deliverer.
- noun someone employed to make deliveries
- averment1/5
averment
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
asseveration; assertion.
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
- overstay1/5
overstay
- verb stay too long
outstay.
- overstay or outstay one's welcome
- verb stay too long
- overextend1/5
overextend
- verb strain excessively
overstrain.
- He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment
- verb strain excessively
- overprinting1/5
overprint
- noun something added by overprinting
surprint.
- verb print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper
print over.
- noun something added by overprinting
- overplus1/5
overplus
- noun extreme excess
embarrassment; superfluity; plethora.
- an embarrassment of riches
- noun extreme excess
- overusing1/5
overuse
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilization; overexploitation; overutilisation.
- verb make use of too often or too extensively
overdrive.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- reverends1/5
reverend
- noun a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
clergyman; man of the cloth.
- noun a title of respect for a clergyman
- noun a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
- governable1/5
governable
- adjective satellite capable of being controlled
controllable.
- adjective satellite capable of being controlled
- overindulge1/5
overindulge
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; overeat; satiate; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
- overemphasised1/5
overemphasise
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overstress; overemphasize.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- averring1/5
aver
- verb report or maintain
say; allege.
- He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
- He said it was too late to intervene in the war
- The registrar says that I owe the school money
- verb to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
avow; affirm; verify; swan; assert; swear.
- Before God I swear I am innocent
- verb report or maintain
- overexploited1/5
overexploit
- verb exploit excessively
- We should not overexploit our natural resources
- verb exploit excessively
- subversiveness1/5
subversiveness
- noun disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior
traitorousness; treason.
- noun disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior
- overpay1/5
overpay
- verb pay too much
- verb pay too much
- overplay1/5
overplay
- verb exaggerate one's acting
ham; overact; ham it up.
- verb exaggerate one's acting
- overprinted1/5
overprint
- noun something added by overprinting
surprint.
- verb print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper
print over.
- noun something added by overprinting
- overenthusiastic1/5
overenthusiastic
- adjective satellite unduly enthusiastic
- adjective satellite unduly enthusiastic
- overemphasizes1/5
overemphasize
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overemphasise; overstress.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- overgeneralize1/5
overgeneralize
- verb draw too general a conclusion
overgeneralise.
- It is dangerous to overgeneralize
- verb draw too general a conclusion
- overindulged1/5
overindulge
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; overeat; satiate; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
- universalised1/5
universalise
- verb make universal
universalize.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- overabundant1/5
overabundant
- adjective satellite excessively abundant
rife; plethoric.
- adjective satellite excessively abundant
- overpaying1/5
overpay
- verb pay too much
- verb pay too much
- overgeneralized1/5
overgeneralize
- verb draw too general a conclusion
overgeneralise.
- It is dangerous to overgeneralize
- verb draw too general a conclusion
- overlarge1/5
overlarge
- adjective satellite excessively large
too large.
- adjective satellite excessively large
- olivers1/5
oliver
- noun United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
Joseph Oliver; King Oliver.
- noun United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
- overstaying1/5
overstay
- verb stay too long
outstay.
- overstay or outstay one's welcome
- verb stay too long
- overgrowths1/5
overgrowth
- noun excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
giantism; gigantism.
- noun a profusion of growth on or over something else
- noun excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
- asseveration1/5
asseveration
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
averment; assertion.
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
- reverencing1/5
reverence
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
fear; veneration; awe.
- the fear of God
- the Chinese reverence for the dead
- the French treat food with gentle reverence
- his respect for the law bordered on veneration
- noun a reverent mental attitude
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
- irreversibilities1/5
irreversibility
- noun the quality of being irreversible (once done it cannot be changed)
- noun the quality of being irreversible (once done it cannot be changed)
- overextending1/5
overextend
- verb strain excessively
overstrain.
- He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment
- verb strain excessively
- overachieving1/5
overachieve
- verb perform better or achieve a greater degree of success than expected
- His daughter always overachieves
- verb perform better or achieve a greater degree of success than expected
- asseverations1/5
asseveration
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
averment; assertion.
- noun a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
- overstatements1/5
overstatement
- noun making to seem more important than it really is
magnification; exaggeration.
- noun making to seem more important than it really is
- feverishness1/5
feverishness
- noun a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
febricity; fever; febrility; pyrexia.
- noun a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
- overgeneralizing1/5
overgeneralize
- verb draw too general a conclusion
overgeneralise.
- It is dangerous to overgeneralize
- verb draw too general a conclusion
- overreactions1/5
overreaction
- noun an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior
- noun an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior
- overpricing1/5
overprice
- verb price excessively high
- verb price excessively high
- overacting1/5
overacting
- noun poor acting by a ham actor
hamming.
- verb exaggerate one's acting
ham; overplay; overact; ham it up.
- noun poor acting by a ham actor
- universalizes1/5
universalize
- verb make universal
universalise.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- overprotected1/5
overprotect
- verb care for like a mother
fuss; mother.
- She fusses over her husband
- verb protect excessively
- Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!
- verb care for like a mother
- overdriven1/5
overdrive
- noun the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
- Troops are ready to go into overdrive as soon as the signal is given
- Melissa's brain was in overdrive
- noun a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power
- noun the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
- skydivers1/5
skydiver
- noun a person who jumps from a plane and performs various gymnastic maneuvers before pulling the parachute cord
- noun a person who jumps from a plane and performs various gymnastic maneuvers before pulling the parachute cord
- malversation1/5
malversation
- noun misconduct in public office
- noun misconduct in public office
- liveryman1/5
liveryman
- noun a worker in a livery stable
- noun a worker in a livery stable
- overplaying1/5
overplay
- verb exaggerate one's acting
ham; overact; ham it up.
- verb exaggerate one's acting
- overindulging1/5
overindulge
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; overeat; satiate; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
- overstressing1/5
overstress
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overemphasise; overemphasize.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- liverpudlian1/5
liverpudlian
- noun a native or resident of Liverpool
Scouser.
- adjective of or relating to Liverpool or its people
- Liverpudlian streets
- Liverpudlian street urchins
- noun a native or resident of Liverpool
- traverser1/5
traverser
- noun someone who moves or passes across
- the traversers slowly ascended the mountain
- noun someone who moves or passes across
- layovers1/5
layover
- noun a brief stay in the course of a journey
stop; stopover.
- they made a stopover to visit their friends
- noun a brief stay in the course of a journey
- overreacts1/5
overreact
- verb show an exaggerated response to something
- Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy
- verb show an exaggerated response to something
- universalise1/5
universalise
- verb make universal
universalize.
- This author's stories universalize old themes
- verb make universal
- silverwork1/5
silverwork
- noun decorative work made of silver
- noun decorative work made of silver
- overemphasise1/5
overemphasise
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overstress; overemphasize.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- overcrowd1/5
overcrowd
- verb cause to crowd together too much
- The students overcrowded the cafeteria
- verb crowd together too much
- verb cause to crowd together too much
- dovers1/5
dover
- noun the capital of the state of Delaware
capital of Delaware.
- noun the capital of the state of Delaware
- silvern1/5
silvern
- adjective satellite resembling or reminiscent of silver
silvery.
- a soft silvern voice
- singing in her silvery tones
- adjective satellite having the white lustrous sheen of silver
silver; silvery.
- a land of silver (or silvern) rivers where the salmon leap
- repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen
- adjective satellite resembling or reminiscent of silver
- everlastingness1/5
everlastingness
- noun the property of lasting forever
- noun the property of lasting forever
- rediscoveries1/5
rediscovery
- noun the act of discovering again
- noun the act of discovering again
- deliverymen1/5
deliveryman
- noun someone employed to make deliveries
delivery boy; deliverer.
- noun someone employed to make deliveries
- inconvertibility1/5
inconvertibility
- noun the quality of not being exchangeable
- the inconvertibility of their currency made international trade impossible
- noun the quality of not being exchangeable
- overreaches1/5
overreach
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- verb beat through cleverness and wit
outsmart; beat; outwit; outfox; circumvent.
- I beat the traffic
- She outfoxed her competitors
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- oversewn1/5
oversewn
- adjective satellite sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
overhand.
- verb sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
oversew.
- adjective satellite sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
- inadvertency1/5
inadvertency
- noun the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
unmindfulness; heedlessness; inadvertence.
- noun the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
- universalisms1/5
universalism
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- noun the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved
- hardcovers1/5
hardcover
- noun a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
hardback.
- adjective satellite having a hard back or cover
hardbound; hardbacked; hardback.
- hardback books
- noun a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
- tevere1/5
tevere
- noun a river of central Italy; flows through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea
Tiber.
- noun a river of central Italy; flows through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea
- overpressures1/5
overpressure
- noun a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
- the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion
- noun a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
- perseverations1/5
perseveration
- noun the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it
- noun the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
perseverance; persistence.
- his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate
- noun the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it
- overprints1/5
overprint
- noun something added by overprinting
surprint.
- verb print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper
print over.
- noun something added by overprinting
- liverymen1/5
liveryman
- noun a worker in a livery stable
- noun a worker in a livery stable
- misgoverned1/5
misgovern
- verb govern badly
- verb govern badly
- universalities1/5
universality
- noun the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
catholicity.
- noun the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
- overexert1/5
overexert
- verb exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength
- don't overexert yourself when exercising!
- verb exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength
- palavers1/5
palaver
- noun flattery intended to persuade
cajolery; blandishment.
- noun loud and confused and empty talk
rhetoric; empty talk; empty words; hot air.
- mere rhetoric
- noun flattery intended to persuade
- overstraining1/5
overstrain
- noun too much strain
- verb strain excessively
overextend.
- He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment
- noun too much strain
- overseeding1/5
oversee
- verb watch and direct
superintend; manage; supervise.
- Who is overseeing this project?
- verb watch and direct
- overaged1/5
overaged
- adjective satellite too old to be useful
overage; over-the-hill; superannuated.
- He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders"- Anthony Trollope
- adjective satellite too old to be useful
- asseverated1/5
asseverate
- verb state categorically
assert; maintain.
- verb state categorically
- overachievement1/5
overachievement
- noun better than expected performance (better than might have been predicted from intelligence tests)
- noun better than expected performance (better than might have been predicted from intelligence tests)
- klavern1/5
klavern
- noun a local unit of the Ku Klux Klan
- noun a local unit of the Ku Klux Klan
- clavers1/5
claver
- verb talk socially without exchanging too much information
shoot the breeze; chit-chat; chew the fat; confab; chitchat; jaw; visit; chaffer; chat; natter; gossip; chatter; confabulate.
- the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze
- verb talk socially without exchanging too much information
- overprotect1/5
overprotect
- verb care for like a mother
fuss; mother.
- She fusses over her husband
- verb protect excessively
- Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!
- verb care for like a mother
- pushovers1/5
pushover
- noun someone who is easily taken advantage of
- noun any undertaking that is easy to do
picnic; walkover; duck soup; piece of cake; breeze; child's play; cinch; snap.
- marketing this product will be no picnic
- noun someone who is easily taken advantage of
- overpraised1/5
overpraise
- verb praise excessively
- verb praise excessively
- oversewing1/5
oversew
- verb sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
- verb sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
- perseverate1/5
perseverate
- verb psychology: repeat a response after the cessation of the original stimulus
- The subjects in this study perseverated
- verb psychology: repeat a response after the cessation of the original stimulus
- obverses1/5
obverse
- noun the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
- the obverse of this issue
- noun the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
- noun the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
- overact1/5
overact
- verb exaggerate one's acting
ham; overplay; ham it up.
- verb exaggerate one's acting
- overstrung1/5
overstrung
- adjective satellite being in a tense state
jumpy; highly strung; edgy; uptight; high-strung; jittery; restive; nervy.
- adjective satellite too tightly strung
- an overstrung archery bow
- adjective satellite being in a tense state
- overexploit1/5
overexploit
- verb exploit excessively
- We should not overexploit our natural resources
- verb exploit excessively
- overstays1/5
overstay
- verb stay too long
outstay.
- overstay or outstay one's welcome
- verb stay too long
- overpraise1/5
overpraise
- verb praise excessively
- verb praise excessively
- overacted1/5
overact
- verb exaggerate one's acting
ham; overplay; ham it up.
- verb exaggerate one's acting
- liverish1/5
liverish
- adjective satellite suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress
bilious; livery.
- adjective satellite irritable as if suffering from indigestion
dyspeptic; bilious; atrabilious.
- adjective satellite suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress
- overprotecting1/5
overprotect
- verb care for like a mother
fuss; mother.
- She fusses over her husband
- verb protect excessively
- Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!
- verb care for like a mother
- overdriving1/5
overdrive
- noun the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
- Troops are ready to go into overdrive as soon as the signal is given
- Melissa's brain was in overdrive
- noun a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power
- noun the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
- misbelievers1/5
misbeliever
- noun a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
heretic; religious outcast.
- noun a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
- poverties1/5
poverty
- noun the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
poorness; impoverishment.
- noun the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
- beavering1/5
beaver
- noun the soft brown fur of the beaver
beaver fur.
- noun a native or resident of Oregon
Oregonian.
- noun the soft brown fur of the beaver
- oversew1/5
oversew
- verb sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
- verb sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
- palavering1/5
palaver
- noun flattery intended to persuade
cajolery; blandishment.
- noun loud and confused and empty talk
rhetoric; empty talk; empty words; hot air.
- mere rhetoric
- noun flattery intended to persuade
- passovers1/5
passover
- noun (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
Pesach; Feast of the Unleavened Bread; Pesah.
- noun (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
- overprice1/5
overprice
- verb price excessively high
- verb price excessively high
- overeats1/5
overeat
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; satiate; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; overindulge; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
- overgarment1/5
overgarment
- noun a garment worn over other garments
outer garment.
- noun a garment worn over other garments
- silverweed1/5
silverweed
- noun any of various twining shrubs of the genus Argyreia having silvery leaves and showy purple flowers
- noun low-growing perennial having leaves silvery beneath; northern United States; Europe; Asia
goose-tansy; goose grass; Potentilla anserina.
- noun any of various twining shrubs of the genus Argyreia having silvery leaves and showy purple flowers
- slaveries1/5
slavery
- noun the state of being under the control of another person
thrall; thraldom; thralldom; bondage.
- noun the practice of owning slaves
slaveholding.
- noun the state of being under the control of another person
- covertness1/5
covertness
- noun the state of being covert and hidden
hiddenness.
- noun the state of being covert and hidden
- overplays1/5
overplay
- verb exaggerate one's acting
ham; overact; ham it up.
- verb exaggerate one's acting
- overpopulate1/5
overpopulate
- verb cause to have too great a population
- Some towns in New Jersey are becoming overpopulated
- verb cause to have too great a population
- overemphasising1/5
overemphasise
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
overstress; overemphasize.
- I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
- verb place special or excessive emphasis on
- advertently1/5
advertently
- adverb in a careful deliberate manner
mindfully; heedfully.
- adverb in a careful deliberate manner
- shiverings1/5
shivering
- noun a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
chill.
- verb tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
shudder; throb; shiver; thrill.
- noun a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
- overachieve1/5
overachieve
- verb perform better or achieve a greater degree of success than expected
- His daughter always overachieves
- verb perform better or achieve a greater degree of success than expected
- viverridae1/5
viverridae
- noun genets; civets; mongooses
Viverrinae; family Viverridae; family Viverrinae.
- noun genets; civets; mongooses
- nonsovereign1/5
nonsovereign
- adjective satellite (of peoples and political bodies) controlled by outside forces
nonautonomous.
- adjective satellite (of peoples and political bodies) controlled by outside forces
- hovercrafts1/5
hovercraft
- noun a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines
ground-effect machine.
- noun a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines
- asseverate1/5
asseverate
- verb state categorically
assert; maintain.
- verb state categorically
- conversance1/5
conversance
- noun personal knowledge or information about someone or something
conversancy; acquaintance; familiarity.
- noun personal knowledge or information about someone or something
- knaveries1/5
knavery
- noun lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
dishonesty.
- noun lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
- overpays1/5
- viverra1/5
viverra
(Zoöl.) A genus of carnivores which comprises the civets.
- overexerted1/5
overexert
- verb exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength
- don't overexert yourself when exercising!
- verb exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength
- advertent1/5
advertent
- adjective satellite giving attention
heedful.
- adjective satellite giving attention
- overexerting1/5
overexert
- verb exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength
- don't overexert yourself when exercising!
- verb exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength
- klaverns1/5
- feverous1/5
feverous
- adjective satellite having or affected by a fever
feverish.
- adjective satellite having or affected by a fever
- braveries1/5
bravery
- noun a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
courageousness; braveness; courage.
- noun feeling no fear
fearlessness.
- noun a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
- converser1/5
converse
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- verb carry on a conversation
discourse.
- noun a proposition obtained by conversion
- overseeded1/5
oversee
- verb watch and direct
superintend; manage; supervise.
- Who is overseeing this project?
- verb watch and direct
- overexploiting1/5
overexploit
- verb exploit excessively
- We should not overexploit our natural resources
- verb exploit excessively
- overtopped1/5
overtop
- verb look down on
overlook; dominate; command.
- The villa dominates the town
- verb look down on
- overeager1/5
overeager
- adjective satellite excessively eager
- overeager in his pursuit of the girl
- adjective satellite excessively eager
- wyvern1/5
wyvern
- noun a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs
wivern.
- noun a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs
- sleepovers1/5
sleepover
- noun an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children)
- noun an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children)
- overtop1/5
overtop
- verb look down on
overlook; dominate; command.
- The villa dominates the town
- verb look down on
- inconvertible1/5
inconvertible
- adjective used especially of currencies; incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal value
unconvertible; unexchangeable.
- adjective satellite not capable of being changed into something else
untransmutable.
- the alchemists were unable to accept the inconvertible nature of elemental metals
- adjective used especially of currencies; incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal value
- overspend1/5
overspend
- verb spend more than available of (a budget)
- verb spend at a high rate
- verb spend more than available of (a budget)
- couverture1/5
couverture
- noun chocolate that contains at least 32 percent cocoa butter
- noun chocolate that contains at least 32 percent cocoa butter
- slipcovers1/5
slipcover
- noun a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture
- noun a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture
- overtax1/5
overtax
- verb tax excessively
- Don't overtax my constituents!
- verb tax excessively
- overspent1/5
overspend
- verb spend more than available of (a budget)
- verb spend at a high rate
- verb spend more than available of (a budget)
- silverfish1/5
silverfish
- noun silver-grey wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing
Lepisma saccharina.
- noun a silvery variety of Carassius auratus
- noun silver-grey wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing
- overambitious1/5
overambitious
- adjective satellite excessively ambitious
- adjective satellite excessively ambitious
- undiscoverable1/5
undiscoverable
- adjective satellite not able to be ascertained; resisting discovery
unascertainable.
- adjective satellite not able to be ascertained; resisting discovery
- pullovers1/5
pullover
- noun a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
slipover.
- noun a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
- overladen1/5
overladen
- adjective satellite loaded past capacity
overloaded.
- adjective satellite loaded past capacity
- overtaxing1/5
overtax
- verb tax excessively
- Don't overtax my constituents!
- verb tax excessively
- liverwort1/5
liverwort
- noun any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses
hepatic.
- noun any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses
- overfull1/5
overfull
- adjective satellite exceeding demand
glutted.
- a glutted market
- adjective satellite exceeding demand
- overcautious1/5
overcautious
- adjective satellite unnecessarily cautious
- sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business
- adjective satellite unnecessarily cautious
- cabdrivers1/5
cabdriver
- noun someone who drives a taxi for a living
livery driver; taxidriver; hack driver; cabman; cabby; taximan; hack-driver.
- noun someone who drives a taxi for a living
- woodcarvers1/5
woodcarver
- noun makes decorative wooden panels
carver.
- noun makes decorative wooden panels
- overmastered1/5
overmaster
- verb overcome by superior force
overpower; overwhelm.
- verb overcome by superior force
- liverwurst1/5
liverwurst
- noun sausage containing ground liver
liver sausage; liver pudding.
- noun sausage containing ground liver
- overmantel1/5
overmantel
- noun a shelf over a mantelpiece
- noun a shelf over a mantelpiece
- culverin1/5
culverin
- noun a heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries
- noun a medieval musket
- noun a heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries
- culverins1/5
culverin
- noun a heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries
- noun a medieval musket
- noun a heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries
- gravers1/5
graver
- noun a tool used by an engraver
pointel; pointrel; graving tool.
- adjective satellite dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
sober; solemn; sedate; grave.
- a grave God-fearing man
- a quiet sedate nature
- as sober as a judge
- a solemn promise
- the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
- noun a tool used by an engraver
- advertorial1/5
advertorial
- noun an advertisement that is written and presented in the style of an editorial or journalistic report
- noun an advertisement that is written and presented in the style of an editorial or journalistic report
- salvers1/5
salver
- noun a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
- noun a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
- advertorials1/5
advertorial
- noun an advertisement that is written and presented in the style of an editorial or journalistic report
- noun an advertisement that is written and presented in the style of an editorial or journalistic report
- overindulgent1/5
overindulgent
- adjective satellite excessively indulgent
- adjective satellite excessively indulgent
- adverbially1/5
adverbially
- adverb as an adverb
- the prepositional phrase here is used adverbially
- adverb as an adverb
- overskirt1/5
overskirt
- noun an outer skirt worn over another skirt
- noun an outer skirt worn over another skirt
- papaveraceae1/5
papaveraceae
- noun herbs or shrubs having milky and often colored juices and capsular fruits
poppy family; family Papaveraceae.
- noun herbs or shrubs having milky and often colored juices and capsular fruits
- turnverein1/5
turnverein
- noun a club of tumblers or gymnasts
- noun a club of tumblers or gymnasts
- overgenerous1/5
overgenerous
- adjective satellite very generous
unstinting; unstinted; lavish; munificent; too-generous; unsparing.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
- adjective satellite very generous
- paloverde1/5
paloverde
- noun a thorny shrub of the genus Cercidium that grows in dry parts of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico; has smooth light green bark and racemes of yellow flowers and small leaves
- noun a thorny shrub of the genus Cercidium that grows in dry parts of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico; has smooth light green bark and racemes of yellow flowers and small leaves
- overtops1/5
overtop
- verb look down on
overlook; dominate; command.
- The villa dominates the town
- verb look down on
- overbold1/5
overbold
- adjective satellite improperly forward or bold
saucy; impudent; wise; impertinent; fresh; sassy; smart.
- don't be fresh with me
- impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
- an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
- Don't get wise with me!
- adjective satellite improperly forward or bold
- overemotional1/5
overemotional
- adjective satellite excessively or abnormally emotional
sloppy.
- adjective satellite excessively or abnormally emotional
- overcritical1/5
overcritical
- adjective satellite inclined to judge too severely
hypercritical.
- hypercritical of colloquial speech
- the overcritical teacher can discourage originality
- adjective satellite inclined to judge too severely
- liverpudlians1/5
liverpudlian
- noun a native or resident of Liverpool
Scouser.
- adjective of or relating to Liverpool or its people
- Liverpudlian streets
- Liverpudlian street urchins
- noun a native or resident of Liverpool
- wyverns1/5
wyvern
- noun a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs
wivern.
- noun a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs
- overmaster1/5
overmaster
- verb overcome by superior force
overpower; overwhelm.
- verb overcome by superior force
- silverplate1/5
silverplate
- verb plate with silver
silver-plate.
- silverplate a watch
- verb plate with silver
- silversword1/5
silversword
- noun low-growing plant found only in volcanic craters on Hawaii having rosettes of narrow pointed silver-green leaves and clusters of profuse red-purple flowers on a tall stem
Argyroxiphium sandwicense.
- noun low-growing plant found only in volcanic craters on Hawaii having rosettes of narrow pointed silver-green leaves and clusters of profuse red-purple flowers on a tall stem
- advertence1/5
advertence
- noun the process of being heedful
advertency.
- noun the process of being heedful
- everlastings1/5
everlasting
- noun any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color
everlasting flower.
- adjective satellite continuing forever or indefinitely
unending; unceasing; perpetual; eternal; ageless; eonian; aeonian.
- the ageless themes of love and revenge
- eternal truths
- life everlasting
- hell's perpetual fires
- the unending bliss of heaven
- noun any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color
- overfond1/5
overfond
- adjective satellite excessively fond
- adjective satellite excessively fond
- antivert1/5
antivert
- noun an antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness
meclizine hydrochloride; meclizine.
- noun an antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness
- loverly1/5
loverly
- adjective satellite like or in the manner of a lover
loverlike.
- adjective satellite like or in the manner of a lover
- overshoe1/5
overshoe
- noun footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold
- noun footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold
- unverbalized1/5
unverbalized
- adjective satellite not made explicit
unexpressed; unstated; unverbalised; unvoiced; unuttered; unspoken; unsaid.
- the unexpressed terms of the agreement
- things left unsaid
- some kind of unspoken agreement
- his action is clear but his reason remains unstated
- adjective satellite not made explicit
- clivers1/5
clivers
- noun annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia
cleavers; spring cleavers; catchweed; goose grass; Galium aparine.
- noun annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia
- overdramatize1/5
overdramatize
- verb present in an overly dramatic manner
overdramatise.
- She is overdramatizing her child's failure in the physics class
- verb present in an overly dramatic manner
- loverlike1/5
loverlike
- adjective satellite like or in the manner of a lover
loverly.
- adjective satellite like or in the manner of a lover
- overdramatized1/5
overdramatize
- verb present in an overly dramatic manner
overdramatise.
- She is overdramatizing her child's failure in the physics class
- verb present in an overly dramatic manner
- timeservers1/5
timeserver
- noun one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage
- noun one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage
- overtaxes1/5
overtax
- verb tax excessively
- Don't overtax my constituents!
- verb tax excessively
- averrhoa1/5
averrhoa
- noun trees native to East Indies having pinnate leaves: carambolas
genus Averrhoa.
- noun trees native to East Indies having pinnate leaves: carambolas
- perseveringly1/5
perseveringly
- adverb with perseverance
- adverb with perseverance
- overanxious1/5
overanxious
- adjective satellite anxious or nervous to an excessive degree
- adjective satellite anxious or nervous to an excessive degree
- multiversity1/5
multiversity
- noun a university system having several separate campuses and colleges and research centers
- noun a university system having several separate campuses and colleges and research centers
- uncontroversially1/5
uncontroversially
- adverb not involving any controversy
- adverb not involving any controversy
- traversable1/5
traversable
- adjective satellite capable of being traversed
travelable.
- highway crews soon had the roads travelable
- adjective satellite capable of being traversed
- revers1/5
revers
- noun a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
revere.
- noun a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
- overpoweringly1/5
overpoweringly
- adverb incapable of being resisted
irresistibly; overwhelmingly.
- the candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man
- adverb incapable of being resisted
- unversed1/5
unversed
- adjective satellite not having had extensive practice
unpracticed; unpractised.
- adjective satellite not having had extensive practice
- elvers1/5
elver
- noun young eel; may be sauteed or batter-fried
- noun young eel
- noun young eel; may be sauteed or batter-fried
- popovers1/5
popover
- noun light hollow muffin made of a puff batter (individual Yorkshire pudding) baked in a deep muffin cup
- noun light hollow muffin made of a puff batter (individual Yorkshire pudding) baked in a deep muffin cup
- leveret1/5
leveret
- noun a young hare especially one in its first year
- noun a young hare especially one in its first year
- cadaverine1/5
cadaverine
- noun a colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue
- noun a colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue
- outmaneuvering1/5
outmaneuver
- verb defeat by more skillful maneuvering
outmanoeuvre; outsmart.
- The English troops outmaneuvered the Germans
- My new supervisor knows how to outmaneuver the boss in most situations
- verb defeat by more skillful maneuvering
- overnighter1/5
overnighter
- noun a guest who stays overnight
- noun a small traveling bag to carry clothing and accessories for staying overnight
overnight case; overnight bag.
- noun a guest who stays overnight
- overnighters1/5
overnighter
- noun a guest who stays overnight
- noun a small traveling bag to carry clothing and accessories for staying overnight
overnight case; overnight bag.
- noun a guest who stays overnight
- overfamiliar1/5
overfamiliar
- adjective satellite taking undue liberties
- young women disliked the overfamiliar tone he took with them
- adjective satellite taking undue liberties
- overbearingly1/5
overbearingly
- adverb in an overbearing manner
- adverb in an overbearing manner
- multiversities1/5
multiversity
- noun a university system having several separate campuses and colleges and research centers
- noun a university system having several separate campuses and colleges and research centers
- leverets1/5
leveret
- noun a young hare especially one in its first year
- noun a young hare especially one in its first year
- transversally1/5
transversally
- adverb in a transverse manner
transversely.
- they were cut transversely
- adverb in a transverse manner
- silversides1/5
silversides
- noun small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States
silverside.
- noun the common North American shiner
Notropis cornutus; common shiner.
- noun small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States
- silverside1/5
silverside
- noun small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States
silversides.
- noun small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States
- weaverbird1/5
weaverbird
- noun finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests
weaver; weaver finch.
- noun finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests
- weaverbirds1/5
weaverbird
- noun finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests
weaver; weaver finch.
- noun finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests
- silvertip1/5
silvertip
- noun powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
silver-tip; grizzly; grizzly bear; Ursus horribilis; Ursus arctos horribilis.
- noun powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
- fivers1/5
fiver
- noun a United States bill worth 5 dollars
five dollar bill; five-spot.
- adjective satellite being one more than four
5; five; v.
- noun a United States bill worth 5 dollars
- silverback1/5
silverback
- noun an adult male gorilla with grey hairs across the back
- noun an adult male gorilla with grey hairs across the back
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silverback
- noun an adult male gorilla with grey hairs across the back
- noun an adult male gorilla with grey hairs across the back
- everyplace1/5
everyplace
- adverb to or in any or all places; (`everyplace' is used informally for `everywhere')
all over; everywhere.
- You find fast food stores everywhere
- people everywhere are becoming aware of the problem
- he carried a gun everywhere he went
- looked all over for a suitable gift
- adverb to or in any or all places; (`everyplace' is used informally for `everywhere')
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reversely
- adverb in an opposite way; so as to be reversed
- adverb in an opposite way; so as to be reversed
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nonreversible
- adjective not reversible or capable of having either side out
one-sided.
- adjective not reversible or capable of having either side out
- overside1/5
overside
- adverb over the side of a boat
- Willie eased himself overside into the sea
- adverb over the side of a boat
- overlander1/5
overland
- adjective satellite traveling or passing over land
- an overland journey
- the overland route used by Marco Polo
- adjective satellite traveling or passing over land
- untraversed1/5
untraversed
- adjective satellite not traveled over or through
- untraveled roads
- an untraversed region
- adjective satellite not traveled over or through
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- ouverte1/5
ouverte
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- anteversion1/5
anteversion
(Med.) A displacement of an organ, esp. of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual.
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undeliverable
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overbooking
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subversive
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
revolutionary; subverter; revolutionist.
- adjective satellite in opposition to a civil authority or government
insurgent; seditious.
- noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
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overgrazed
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- conversazione1/5
conversation
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- noun the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
- ouvert1/5
ouvert
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liver
- noun large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
- noun liver of an animal used as meat
- noun large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
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- divertissement1/5
divertissement
A short ballet, or other entertainment, between the acts of a play. Smart.
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transversalis
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- overing1/5
over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
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overqualified
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overdependence
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deverbal
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diverter
One who, or that which, diverts, turns off, or pleases.
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bouverie
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- irrecoverably1/5
irrecoverable
- adjective incapable of being recovered or regained
unrecoverable.
- adjective incapable of being recovered or regained
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- resolvers1/5
resolver
That which decomposes, or dissolves. Boyle.
- overvoltages1/5
- overdevelopment1/5
overdevelopment
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overbooked
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- reverter1/5
reverter
One who, or that which, reverts.
- lovering1/5
lover
- noun a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
- noun an ardent follower and admirer
devotee; fan; buff.
- noun a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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- overed1/5
over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
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- severinus1/5
severinus
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- reverberatory1/5
reverberatory
Producing reverberation; acting by reverberation; reverberative.
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overoptimistic
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overby
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interuniversity
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diversifiable
Capable of being diversified or varied. Boyle.
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overstaffed
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transversion
The act of changing from prose into verse, or from verse into prose.
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overidentification
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overbuilt
Having too many buildings; as, an .overbuilt part of a town
- overground1/5
overground
Situated over or above ground; as, the .overground portion of a plant
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overclocking
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overnight
- adjective satellite lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
nightlong; all-night.
- a nightlong vigil
- an all-night drugstore
- an overnight trip
- adverb during or for the length of one night
- the fish marinates overnight
- adjective satellite lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
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- couvert1/5
covert
- noun a flock of coots
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
concealment; screen; cover.
- a screen of trees afforded privacy
- under cover of darkness
- the brush provided a covert for game
- the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
- noun a flock of coots
- oversoul1/5
oversoul
The all-containing soul. R.That unity, that oversout, within which every man's particular being is contained and made one with all other. Emerson.
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conversi
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nonconvertible
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progovernment
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everette
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overland
- adjective satellite traveling or passing over land
- an overland journey
- the overland route used by Marco Polo
- adjective satellite traveling or passing over land
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overdubs
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overinflated
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avernus
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biliverdin
(Physiol.) A green pigment present in the bile, formed from bilirubin by oxidation.
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everyway
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oversensitivity
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- enslavers1/5
enslaver
One who enslaves. Swift.
- overstaffing1/5
- overbuilding1/5
overbuild
To build over. Milton.
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overeducated
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overexpansion
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overgeneralizations
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- averagely1/5
average
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
norm.
- it set the norm for American homes
- noun (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
- noun a statistic describing the location of a distribution
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overdubbing
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overcontrol
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driver
- noun the operator of a motor vehicle
- noun someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle
- noun the operator of a motor vehicle
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nondelivery
A neglect or failure of delivery; omission of delivery.
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overinterpretation
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- overdistention1/5
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overlearned
Too learned. --O"ver*learn"ed , adv. --O"ver*learn"ed*ness , n.
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overthrust
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overwater
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- overtype1/5
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overaction
Perormance to excess; exaggerated or excessive action.
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transversion
The act of changing from prose into verse, or from verse into prose.
- overspeed1/5
overspeed
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overglaze
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reverification
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ungovernability
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overdubbed
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wallcovering
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overselling
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overweight
- noun the property of excessive fatness
corpulence; stoutness; adiposis.
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heavy; fleshy.
- noun the property of excessive fatness
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- oversell1/5
oversell
To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in selling price. One whose beauty Would oversell all Italy. Beau. & Fl.
- discoverability1/5
discoverability
The quality of being discoverable. R. Carlyle.
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- overinflation1/5
- overcontrolled1/5
- overnutrition1/5
- overdub1/5
overdub
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overstimulating
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overinclusive
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governador
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overprotectiveness
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- oversedation1/5
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divertissement
A short ballet, or other entertainment, between the acts of a play. Smart.
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divergent
- adjective satellite diverging from another or from a standard
- a divergent opinion
- adjective tending to move apart in different directions
diverging.
- adjective satellite diverging from another or from a standard
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averroism
The tenets of the Averroists.
- overtrading1/5
overtrading
The act or practice of buying goods beyond the means of payment; a glutting of the market.
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lavern
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glover
One whose trade it is to make or sell gloves.
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controverse
Controversy. Obs. Spenser.
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oversubscription
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- overpainted1/5
overpaint
To color or describe too strongly. Sir W. Raleigh.
- overtrained1/5
overtrained
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- redelivery1/5
redelivery
Act of delivering back.
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preverb
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costotransverse
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intertransverse
Between the transverse processes of the vertebræ.
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unadvertised
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inverse
- noun something inverted in sequence or character or effect
opposite.
- when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse
- adjective satellite reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
reverse.
- noun something inverted in sequence or character or effect
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overmatch
To be more than equal to or a match for; hence, to vanquish. Drayton.
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- overdominance1/5
- oversaturation1/5
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riverman
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- overpainting1/5
overpaint
To color or describe too strongly. Sir W. Raleigh.
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interconvertible
Convertible the one into the other; as, coin and bank notes are .interconvertible
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driverless
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overpressure
- noun a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
- the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion
- noun a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
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overthinking
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subaverage
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silverleaf
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- overmix1/5
overmix
To mix with too much.
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- overwash1/5
overwash
To overflow. Holinshed.
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riverway
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overstimulate
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bever
A light repast between meals; a lunch. Obs. Beau. & Fl.
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coverlid
A coverlet. All the coverlid was clocth of gold. Tennyson.
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wavery
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overdetermine
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- couverte1/5
couverte
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oversize
- adjective satellite larger than normal for its kind
outsize; outsized; oversized.
- adjective satellite larger than normal for its kind
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averroist
One of a sect of peripatetic philosophers, who appeared in Italy before the restoration of learning; so denominated from Averroes, or Averrhoes, a celebrated Arabian philosopher. He held the doctrine of monopsychism.
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overzealousness
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transversal
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; cross; transverse.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
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quivery
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quavery
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overspecialization
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overfit
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overpast
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nonrecoverable
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trouvere
One of a school of poets who flourished in Northern France from the eleventh to the fourteenth century.
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overline
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oversupply
- noun the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
glut; surfeit.
- verb supply with an excess of
flood; glut.
- flood the market with tennis shoes
- Glut the country with cheap imports from the Orient
- noun the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
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interconvert
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transverse
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; transversal; cross.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
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revertant
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overconcern
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pulverize
- verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
powderize; powderise; pulverise; powder.
- pulverize the grains
- verb destroy completely
demolish; pulverise.
- the wrecking ball demolished the building
- demolish your enemies
- pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
- verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
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overdesign
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overanalyze
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overaggressive
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overvote
To outvote; to outnumber in votes given. R. Eikon Basilike.
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travertine
(Min.) A white concretionary form of calcium carbonate, usually hard and semicrystalline. It is deposited from the water of springs or streams holding lime in solution. Extensive deposits exist at Tivoli, near Rome.
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reverb
To echo. Obs. Shak.
- overweighting1/5
overweight
- noun the property of excessive fatness
corpulence; stoutness; adiposis.
- adjective satellite usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
heavy; fleshy.
- noun the property of excessive fatness
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overtighten
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overpass
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
flyover.
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
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overoptimism
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avera
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overlook
- noun a high place affording a good view
- verb look past, fail to notice
- noun a high place affording a good view
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culverhouse
A dovecote.
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conversable
Qualified for conversation; disposed to converse; sociable; free in discourse. While young, humane, conversable, and kind. Cowper.
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overexcitement
Excess of excitement; the state of being overexcited.
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overcorrect
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overconcentration
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reversa
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unpervert
To free from perversion; to deliver from being perverted; to reconvert. Obs.
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diverter
One who, or that which, diverts, turns off, or pleases.
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overinvest
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divergens
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convergent
- adjective tending to come together from different directions
- adjective tending to come together from different directions
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- overnighting1/5
overnight
- adjective satellite lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
nightlong; all-night.
- a nightlong vigil
- an all-night drugstore
- an overnight trip
- adverb during or for the length of one night
- the fish marinates overnight
- adjective satellite lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
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coverups
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everliving
Living always; immoral; eternal; as, the .everliving God
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redeliver
To deliver or give back; to return. Ayiffe.
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overwatch
To watch too much.
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overgeneral
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overrepresent
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perseverant
Persevering. R. "Perseverant faith." Whitby. --Per`se*ver"ant*ly , adv. R.
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overdependent
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diversifolia
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overreport
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overthink
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cheverel
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cavernoma
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everglade
A swamp or low tract of land inundated with water and interspersed with hummocks, or small islands, and patches of high grass; U. S.as, the .everglades of Florida
- overeater1/5
overeat
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; satiate; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; overindulge; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
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overcoat
- noun a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
topcoat; greatcoat.
- noun an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
overcoating.
- noun a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
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hooverville
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overbook
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trover
(Law) (a) The gaining possession of any goods, whether by finding or by other means. (b) An action to recover damages against one who found goods, and would not deliver them to the owner on demand; an action which lies in any case to recover the value of goods wrongfully converted by another to his own use. In this case the finding, though alleged, is an immaterial fact; the injury lies in the conversion.
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subgovernment
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covert
- noun a flock of coots
- noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
concealment; screen; cover.
- a screen of trees afforded privacy
- under cover of darkness
- the brush provided a covert for game
- the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background
- noun a flock of coots
- overcentralization1/5
overcentralization
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- overgraze1/5
overgraze
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- overfall1/5
overfall
A cataract; a waterfall. Obs.
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- overate1/5
overeat
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; satiate; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; overindulge; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
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- adversaria1/5
adversaria
A miscellaneous collection of notes, remarks, or selections; a commonplace book; also, commentaries or notes. These parchments are supposed to have been St. Paul's adversaria. Bp. Bull.
- conversive1/5
conversive
Capable of being converted or changed.
- nerveracking1/5
- severy1/5
severy
(Arch.) A bay or compartment of a vaulted ceiling. Written also civery .
- renversement1/5
renversement
A reversing. Obs.
- overcommit1/5
overcommit
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transverse
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; transversal; cross.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
- overmighty1/5
- overlookers1/5
- revivers1/5
reviver
One who, or that which, revives.
- overmature1/5
- obversely1/5
obverse
- noun the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
- the obverse of this issue
- noun the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
- noun the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
- overfunding1/5
- reconvergence1/5
- misgovernance1/5
misgovernance
Misgovernment; misconduct; misbehavior. Obs. Chaucer. Spenser.
- overdrinking1/5
overdrink
To drink to excess.
- overmanning1/5
overmanning
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- codiscoverer1/5
- overtness1/5
overtness
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- overanalyzing1/5
overanalyzing
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- servery1/5
servery
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- overbake1/5
overbake
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- reversers1/5
reverse
- noun a relation of direct opposition
contrary; opposite.
- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
- noun the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
reverse gear.
- noun a relation of direct opposition
- echeveria1/5
- bouleversement1/5
bouleversement
Complete overthrow; disorder; a turning upside down.
- overissue1/5
overissue
An excessive issue; an issue, as of notes or bonds, exceeding the limit of capital, credit, or authority. An overissue of government paper. Brougham.
- overcutting1/5
- pulverulent1/5
pulverulent
Consisting of, or reducible to, fine powder; covered with dust or powder; powdery; dusty.
- stuivers1/5
- riverscape1/5
- averseness1/5
averseness
The quality of being averse; opposition of mind; unwillingness.
- overinvested1/5
overinvested
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- riverways1/5
- overexercising1/5
overexercising
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- sovereigntist1/5
sovereigntist
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- preuniversity1/5
- preconversion1/5
- overnighted1/5
overnight
- adjective satellite lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
nightlong; all-night.
- a nightlong vigil
- an all-night drugstore
- an overnight trip
- adverb during or for the length of one night
- the fish marinates overnight
- adjective satellite lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
- renverse1/5
renverse
To reverse. Obs.Whose shield he bears renverst. Spenser.
- overenthusiasm1/5
- timesavers1/5
timesavers
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- overexpanded1/5
overexpanded
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- overcut1/5
overcut
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- overidentify1/5
overidentify
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- reversi1/5
reversi
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- overtaxation1/5
- misdelivery1/5
- overfamiliarity1/5
overfamiliarity
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- overprescribing1/5
- overextensions1/5
- overutilized1/5
- transversing1/5
transverse
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; transversal; cross.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
- oversimple1/5
oversimple
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- overharvest1/5
overharvest
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- overbright1/5
- oversetting1/5
overset
To turn or tip (anything) over from an upright, or a proper, position so that it lies upon its side or bottom upwards; to upset; Dryden.as, to .overset a chair, a coach, a ship, or a building
- carvery1/5
carvery
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- waveringly1/5
wavering
- noun indecision in speech or action
vacillation; hesitation.
- noun the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
fluctuation.
- he kept a record of price fluctuations
- noun indecision in speech or action
- nonconvergence1/5
- overreacher1/5
overreach
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- verb beat through cleverness and wit
outsmart; beat; outwit; outfox; circumvent.
- I beat the traffic
- She outfoxed her competitors
- verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- overbuild1/5
overbuild
To build over. Milton.
- overeaten1/5
overeat
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge; gormandize; gormandise; overgorge; glut; satiate; englut; stuff; ingurgitate; overindulge; gorge; scarf out; gourmandize; binge; pig out.
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream
- verb overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
- overpromise1/5
- overprescribed1/5
- overtightening1/5
- overshirt1/5
- obversion1/5
obversion
The act of turning toward or downward.
- diversifiers1/5
diversifier
One who, or that which, diversifies.
- eversible1/5
eversible
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- overexcitability1/5
- aversively1/5
aversive
- adjective tending to repel or dissuade
- aversive conditioning
- adjective tending to repel or dissuade
- sovereigntists1/5
- overdecorated1/5
overdecorated
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- vetiveria1/5
- overzealously1/5
overzealous
- adjective satellite marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
rabid; fanatical; fanatic.
- rabid isolationist
- adjective satellite marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
- overcomplicate1/5
overcomplicate
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- reverify1/5
reverify
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- overelaborate1/5
overelaborate
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- invertebrata1/5
invertebrata
(Zoöl.) A comprehensive division of the animal kingdom, including all except the Vertebrata.
- overcivilized1/5
- inversive1/5
inversive
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- overmatching1/5
overmatch
To be more than equal to or a match for; hence, to vanquish. Drayton.
- overwrap1/5
- silverbell1/5
silverbell
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- predelivery1/5
- taverners1/5
taverner
One who keeps a tavern. Chaucer. Camden.
- conversible1/5
conversible
Capable of being converted or reversed. Hammond.
- grovers1/5
- overscrupulous1/5
overscrupulous
Scrupulous to excess.
- overexercise1/5
overexercise
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- overmodulation1/5
- overpack1/5
overpack
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- overscaled1/5
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slipcover
- noun a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture
- noun a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture
- overreported1/5
- adversa1/5
adversa
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- overcooling1/5
overcooling
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- overweigh1/5
overweigh
To exceed in weight; to overbalance; to weigh down. Drayton. Hooker.
- overconsume1/5
- overprovision1/5
- averter1/5
averter
One who, or that which, averts.
- overalled1/5
- conversus1/5
- overfalls1/5
- sparverius1/5
sparverius
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- seroconvert1/5
seroconvert
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- intravertebral1/5
- reverberator1/5
reverberator
One who, or that which, produces reverberation.
- quiveringly1/5
quivering
- noun a shaky motion
quiver; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
- noun the act of vibrating
quiver; vibration.
- noun a shaky motion
- unreversed1/5
- vancouverites1/5
- overcultivation1/5
- diversifier1/5
diversify
- verb make (more) diverse
- diversify a course of study
- verb spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
radiate.
- The plants on this island diversified
- verb make (more) diverse
- overgave1/5
- everywheres1/5
everywhere
- adverb to or in any or all places; (`everyplace' is used informally for `everywhere')
everyplace; all over.
- You find fast food stores everywhere
- people everywhere are becoming aware of the problem
- he carried a gun everywhere he went
- looked all over for a suitable gift
- adverb to or in any or all places; (`everyplace' is used informally for `everywhere')
- overtreated1/5
- controvertible1/5
controvertible
Capable of being controverted; disputable; admitting of question. --Con`tro*ver"ti*bly , adv.
- overlit1/5
- overtrain1/5
overtrain
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- overhunted1/5
- transversale1/5
transversal
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
thwartwise; cross; transverse.
- cross members should be all steel
- from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
- transversal vibrations
- transverse colon
- adjective satellite extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
- aversives1/5
aversive
- adjective tending to repel or dissuade
- aversive conditioning
- adjective tending to repel or dissuade
- overeagerness1/5
- overharvested1/5
- overmen1/5
overmen
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- overridingly1/5
overriding
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
preponderant; paramount; preponderating; predominant; predominate.
- the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
- verb rule against
override; overturn; overrule; reverse; overthrow.
- The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
- overpromising1/5
- overreading1/5
- overconcerned1/5
- overcentralized1/5
- overprocessed1/5
- overpaint1/5
overpaint
To color or describe too strongly. Sir W. Raleigh.
- overwatered1/5
- multiverses1/5
multiverses
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- shiveringly1/5
shivering
- noun a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
chill.
- verb tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
shudder; throb; shiver; thrill.
- noun a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
- overplotted1/5
- overleg1/5
- denverites1/5
- reconversions1/5
reconversion
A second conversion.
- overwound1/5
overwind
To wind too tightly, as a spring, or too far, as a hoisting rope on a drum.
- perverter1/5
perverter
One who perverts (a person or thing). "His own parents his perverters." South. "A perverter of his law." Bp. Stillingfleet.
- overfocus1/5
overfocus
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- interconverting1/5
- coverable1/5
coverable
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- everready1/5
everready
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- stavers1/5
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- delvers1/5
delver
One who digs, as with a spade.
- overfunctioning1/5
- overcorrecting1/5
- envergure1/5
- overfold1/5
- nonrecovery1/5
- overclock1/5
overclock
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- overmanned1/5
overmanned
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- overpacked1/5
- discovert1/5
discovert
(Law) Not covert; not within the bonds of matrimony; unmarried; -- applied either to a woman who has never married or to a widow.
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- overexaggerated1/5
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- divertisement1/5
divertisement
Diversion; amusement; recreation. R.
- overcompliance1/5
- overwise1/5
overwise
Too wise; affectedly wise. --O`ver*wise"ly , adv. --O`ver*wise"ness , n.
- overaroused1/5
- overcounting1/5
- overtravel1/5
- shiverer1/5
shiverer
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- averin1/5
averin
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convergens
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- antisubversive1/5
- overprocessing1/5
- overfocused1/5
- overlending1/5
- perverters1/5
perverter
One who perverts (a person or thing). "His own parents his perverters." South. "A perverter of his law." Bp. Stillingfleet.
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- overcommitting1/5
- overblowing1/5
- overqualification1/5
overqualification
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- overconsuming1/5
- overinvesting1/5
overinvesting
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- laverock1/5
laverock
The lark. Old Eng. & Scot.Written also Gower.lavrock .
- silverskin1/5
- overmixing1/5
- controversiality1/5
controversiality
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- wolverene1/5
wolverene
(Zoöl.) The glutton.
- invertor1/5
invertor
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- governmentalism1/5
governmentalism
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- riverward1/5
- nonverifiable1/5
- overrepresents1/5
- overread1/5
overread
To read over, or peruse. Shak.
- estovers1/5
estovers
(Law) Necessaries or supples; an allowance to a person out of an estate or other thing for support; as of wood to a tenant for life, etc., of sustenance to a man confined for felony of his estate, or alimony to a woman divorced out of her husband's estate. Blackstone.
- overworn1/5
overworn
Worn out or subdued by toil; worn out so as to be trite.
- overdominant1/5
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flivvers
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thriver
One who thrives, or prospers.
- noninverted1/5
- coverer1/5
coverer
One who, or that which, covers.
- overhearer1/5
overhear
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
catch; take in.
- We overheard the conversation at the next table
- verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
- overtreat1/5
overtreat
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- extragovernmental1/5
extragovernmental
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- uninverted1/5
- overpassing1/5
overpass
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
flyover.
- noun bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
- deleveraging1/5
deleveraging
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- connivers1/5
conniver
One who connives.
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