Tag: Uh

Noun: Diplopia (dih-PLOH-pee-uh)Definition: A disorder of vision in which two images of a single object are seen because of unequal action of the...

Verb: Felicitate (fih-LISS-uh-tayt)Definition:1. To consider happy or fortunate.2. To offer congratulations to.Sample sentence: The other swimmers where encouraged by their coach to...

Noun: Abeyance (uh-BAY-unss)Definition:1. A lapse in succession during which there is no person in whom a title is vested.2. Temporary inactivity: suspension.Sample sentence:...

Noun: Adulation (aj-uh-LAY-shun)Definition: Excessive or slavish admiration or flattery.Sample sentence: The star was somewhat embarrassed by the adulation of his teenage fans.

Adjective: Valorous (VAL-uh-russ)Definition:1. Possessing or acting with bravery or boldness: courageous.2. Marked by, exhibiting, or carried out with courage or determination: heroic.Sample...

Adjective: Maladroit (mal-uh-DROYT)Definition: Lacking skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations: inept.Sample sentence: Jim's maladroit management of the construction project caused it to...

Adjective: Taciturn (TASS-uh-tern)Definition: Temperamentally disinclined to talk.Sample sentence: The waiter, previously friendly and good-humored, suddenly became solemn and taciturn.

Noun: Archipelago (ahr-kuh-PEL-uh-goh)Definition:1. An expanse of water with many scattered islands.2. A group of islands.3. Something resembling an archipelago; especially, a group or scattering...

Verb: Discriminate (diss-KRIM-uh-nayt)Definition:1 a. To see the special features of.b. To perceive a difference in: differentiate.2. To distinguish by discerning or exposing...

Noun: Onomatopoeia (ah-nuh-mah-tuh-PEE-uh)1. The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (buzz, hiss)2. The use...