English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
"She placed the flower in a translucent vase."
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
"COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease."
uncomfortably hot
"The sweltering heat made it hard to work."
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
"The car swerved to avoid the dog."
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
"He swilled down the beer in seconds."
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
"The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings."
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
"The police finally caught the notorious swindler."
to move back and forth or from side to side
"The children love to swing in the park."
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
"He swiped left on the photo."
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
"The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment."
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
"The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said."
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
"His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues."
Relating to or based on syllables.
"The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word."
The division of words into syllables.
"Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation."
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
"The word 'computer' has three syllables."
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
"The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class."
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
"The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples."
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
"She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful."
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
"The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees."
A close and often long-term interaction between two different species that benefits both.
"The clownfish and sea anemone live in a symbiosis that protects both species."
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
"The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor."
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
"The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors."
showing understanding or compassion for someone’s feelings or situation
"She was very sympathetic when he lost his job."
to feel or express compassion or pity for someone else’s situation
"I sympathize with you on the loss of your pet."
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