Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

flawless; excellent; without fault

"She delivered a perfect performance on stage."

adjective
/ˈperɪʃəbəl/

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

"Store perishable foods in the refrigerator."

adjective
/ˈpɜːrmənənt/

lasting; unchanging; enduring

"The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin."

adjective
/ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

having unlimited power; all-powerful

"Many religions believe that God is omnipotent."

adjective
/ˌɒm.nɪˈprez.ənt/

present everywhere; existing in all places

"The internet makes information seem omnipresent in our daily lives."

adjective
/ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

having complete knowledge; all-knowing

"The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts."

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Omnivorous

adjective
/ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food

"Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat."

adjective
/əʊˈpeɪk/

not allowing light to pass through; not transparent

"The thick fog made the windows completely opaque."

adjective
/ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Generous; liberal; giving freely;

"He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need."

adjective
/ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;

"She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner."

adjective
/ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Functioning; in effect; working; active;

"The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident."

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Opposite

adjective
/ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;

"They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends."

adjective
/əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;

"The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer."

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Optional

adjective
/ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

not compulsory; left to choice

"Wearing a tie is optional for this event."

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Oral

adjective
/ˈɔː.rəl/

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

"The oral examination will test your speaking skills."

adjective
/ˈɔː.də.li/

well-organized; systematic; peaceful

"Please keep your desk orderly and clean."

adjective
/ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

normal; usual; not special

"It was just an ordinary day at the office."

adjective
/ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

"The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art."

adjective
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

first; fundamental; primary; authentic

"This is the original document, not a copy."

adjective
/ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

rejected by society; excluded person

"He felt like an outcast in his new school."

adjective
/ˌfæʃ.ənd/

obsolete; no longer current

"This computer software is completely outdated."

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Outspoken

adjective
/ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

frank; speaking directly

"She is known for being outspoken about social issues."

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Peaceable

adjective
/ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict

"The peaceable protest ended without any violence."

adjective
/ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

capable of being counted; countable

"The stars in the sky are not numerable."