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...