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zithern |
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a musical stringed instrument with strings stretched over a flat sounding board |
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zodiac |
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in astrology, a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs |
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zodiac |
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a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic |
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zoot suit |
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a flashy suit of extreme cut |
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zeal |
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prompt willingness |
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zeal |
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excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end |
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zeal |
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a feeling of strong eagerness, usually in favor of a person or cause |
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zing |
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the activeness of an energetic personality |
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zing |
Noun
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a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound |
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zest |
Noun
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a tart spicy quality |
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zest |
Noun
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vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment |
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zest |
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add herbs or spices to |
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zygoma |
Noun
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the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone |
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zygomatic arch |
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the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone |
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zygote |
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(genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell) |
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zona pellucida |
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thick membrane around the mammalian ovum |
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zone |
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(anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure |
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zone |
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an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic |
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zone |
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any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude |
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zone |
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a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features |
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zone |
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separate or apportion into sections |
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zone |
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regulate housing in |
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zona |
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in anatomy, any encircling or beltlike structure |
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zonule |
Noun
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small beltlike zone |
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zonula |
Noun
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small beltlike zone |
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zoomorphism |
Noun
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the attribution of animal forms or qualities to a god |
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zero point |
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the point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured |
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zakat |
Noun
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an Islamic religious tax |
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z-axis |
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the third axis in a 3-dimensional coordinate system |
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z axis |
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the third axis in a 3-dimensional coordinate system |
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zymology |
Noun
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the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation (as in making wine or brewing or distilling) |
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zymurgy |
Noun
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the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation, as in making wine, brewing, or distilling |
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zoology |
Noun
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the branch of biology that studies animals |
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zoology |
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all the animal life in a particular region or period |
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zealotry |
Noun
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excessive intolerance of opposing views |
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zero tolerance |
Noun
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extreme intolerance of antisocial behavior, usually by an uncompromising application of the law |
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ZIP code |
Noun
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a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail |
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ZIP |
Noun
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a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail |
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zip code |
Noun
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a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail |
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zayin |
Noun
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the 7th letter of the Hebrew alphabet |
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z |
Noun
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the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet |
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zee |
Noun
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the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet |
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zed |
Noun
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the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet |
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zeta |
Noun
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the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet |
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zydeco |
Noun
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music of southern Louisiana that combines French dance melodies with Caribbean music and blues |
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zeugma |
Noun
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use of a word to govern two or more words though appropriate to only one |
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zinger |
Noun
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a striking, amusing or caustic remark |
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zap |
Noun
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a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact |
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zap |
Verb
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cook or heat in a microwave oven |
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zap |
Verb
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strike at with firepower or bombs |