pronunciations::’z/E/f/@/r
synonyms::breeze
meaning::a slight wind (usually refreshing)
example::the breeze was cooled by the lake
example::as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
meaning::(Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind
categories::normal
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0
zest
19 października 2009zephyr
19 października 2009pronunciations::’z/i/n/I//T/
antonyms::nadir
meaning::the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
categories::normal
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0
zenith
19 października 2009pronunciations::’z/E/l/@/t
synonyms::partisan
antonyms::nonpartisan
meaning::a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans
meaning::a fervent and even militant proponent of something
categories::easy
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0
zealot
19 października 2009pronunciations::z/i/l
synonyms::ardor#readiness
meaning::a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
example::they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor
example::he felt a kind of religious zeal
meaning::excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
example::he had an absolute zeal for litigation
meaning::prompt willingness
example::readiness to continue discussions
example::they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
example::they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
example::he tried to explain his forwardness in battle
categories::normal
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0
zeal
19 października 2009pronunciations::’z/eI/n/i/
synonyms::fathead#cockamamie#buffoonish
meaning::a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
meaning::a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
meaning::ludicrous, foolish
example::gave me a cockamamie reason for not going
example::wore a goofy hat
example::a silly idea
example::some wacky plan for selling more books
meaning::like a clown
example::a buffoonish walk
example::a clownish face
example::a zany sense of humor
categories::normal
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0
zany
19 października 2009pronunciations::/j//oU/r
meaning::time long past
categories::normal
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0
yore
19 października 2009pronunciations::’/j//oU/k/@/l
meaning::a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
categories::normal#stupid
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0
yokel
19 października 2009pronunciations::/j//oU/k
synonyms::couple
antonyms::unyoke
meaning::fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
meaning::an oppressive power
example::under the yoke of a tyrant
example::they threw off the yoke of domination
meaning::two items of the same kind
meaning::a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke
example::pulled by a yoke of oxen
meaning::support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end
meaning::a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
meaning::stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team
meaning::become joined or linked together
meaning::link with or as with a yoke
example::yoke the oxen together
meaning::put a yoke on or join with a yoke
example::Yoke the draft horses together
categories::normal
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0
yoke
19 października 2009pronunciations::/j//i/ld
synonyms::return#render#give#give_way#move_over#concede#output#succumb
antonyms::survive#stand
meaning::production of a certain amount
meaning::the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
example::the average return was about 5%
meaning::an amount of a product
meaning::the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)
example::production was up in the second quarter
meaning::be the cause or source of
example::He gave me a lot of trouble
example::Our meeting afforded much interesting information
meaning::end resistance, as under pressure or force
example::The door yielded to repeated blows with a battering ram
meaning::give or supply
example::The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
example::This year’s crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
example::The estate renders some revenue for the family
meaning::give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
meaning::give in, as to influence or pressure
meaning::move in order to make room for someone for something
example::The park gave way to a supermarket
example::`Move over,’ he told the crowd
meaning::cause to happen or be responsible for
example::His two singles gave the team the victory
meaning::be willing to concede
example::I grant you this much
meaning::be fatally overwhelmed
meaning::bring in
example::interest-bearing accounts
example::How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
meaning::be flexible under stress of physical force
example::This material doesn’t give
meaning::cease opposition; stop fighting
meaning::consent reluctantly
categories::easy
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0
yield
19 października 2009pronunciations::’/j//oU/m/@/n
meaning::officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
meaning::in former times was free and cultivated his own land
categories::difficult
stats.number_of_times_tested::0
stats.mastered::0