On this page, I'll collect meaningful words from my life and learning journey
Preceding - Phonetic (simple): pri-SEE-ding,
IPA: /prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/,
Meaning: coming before something in time or order
Simple definition: Earlier or before
Example: In the preceding chapter, the author explained this idea
23 Jun, 2025
Seized - Phonetic (simple): seezd
IPA: /siːzd/
Meaning: To take hold of something suddenly or with force
Simple definition: Grabbed or took suddenly, often by force
Example: The police seized the stolen goods
23 Jun, 2025
Clergyman - Phonetic (simple): CLUR-jee-muhn
IPA: /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
Meaning: a male religious leader, usually in Christian churches
Simple definition: A man who works for the church, like a priest, pastor, or minister
Example: The clergyman led the Sunday service
23 Jun, 2025
Sovereign - Phonetic (simple): SOV-rin (the “-eign” is usually silent)
IPA: /ˈsɒvrɪn/ (UK), /ˈsɑːvrən/ (US)
Meaning: Sovereign" can be used as a noun or an adjective, and both meanings are related to power and independence
1) As a noun (a person): A sovereign is a king, queen, or ruler who has complete power over a country
2) As an adjective (a description): Sovereign means independent, self-ruling, or having full control
Example 1: The sovereign ruled the kingdom for 50 years
Example 2: India is a sovereign country
23 Jun, 2025
Flurried - Phonetic (simple): FLUR-eed
IPA: /ˈflɜːrɪd/
Meaning: Nervous, confused, or rushed, usually because something happened suddenly
Simple definition: Feeling nervous, confused, or in a rush.
Example: She looked flurried when the phone rang during the meeting
23 Jun, 2025
Gait - Phonetic (simple): gayt
IPA: /ɡeɪt/
Meaning: The way a person or animal walks or moves on foot
Simple definition: The way someone walks
Example: She has a confident gait
23 Jun, 2025
Gate - Phonetic (simple): gayt
IPA: /ɡeɪt/
Meaning: A gate is a door or opening in a fence, wall, or entrance that you can open and close to go through
Simple definition: Door in a fence or wall that you can open and close.
Example: He opened the garden gate
23 Jun, 2025
Betrothal - Phonetic: bih-TROH-thul or bih-TROH-thəl
IPA: /bɪˈtroʊðəl/ or /bɪˈtroʊθəl/
Meaning: An agreement to get married — also called an engagement
Simple definition: A promise or arrangement to marry
Example: Their betrothal was announced to the whole village
23 Jun, 2025
Reproachfully - Phonetic: ri-PROHCH-fuh-lee
IPA: /rɪˈproʊtʃfəli/
Meaning: In a way that shows disappointment, blame, or disapproval
Simple definition: Looking or speaking like you're upset with someone
Example: She looked at him reproachfully after he forgot her birthday
23 Jun, 2025
Docketing - Phonetic: DOCK-uh-ting
IPA: /ˈdɒkɪtɪŋ/
Meaning: Adding something to an official list or schedule, especially in legal or administrative systems
Simple definition: Putting a case, task, or item on a list to be handled later
Example: The court is docketing the case for next month
23 Jun, 2025
Lounging - Phonetic: LOWN-jing
IPA: /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
Meaning: Relaxing in a lazy or comfortable way, usually by sitting or lying down
Simple definition: Doing nothing and resting comfortably
Example: He was lounging on the sofa watching TV
23 Jun, 2025
languid - Phonetic: LANG-gwi
IPA: /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/
Meaning: Slow, weak, or lacking energy, often in a calm or dreamy way
Simple definition: Moving or speaking slowly because you're tired, relaxed, or not interested
Example: He gave a languid wave from the sofa
23 Jun, 2025
Hereditary - Phonetic: huh-RED-uh-tair-ee
IPA: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛri/
Meaning: Passed from parent to child, usually through genes or family tradition
Simple definition: Something you get from your parents, like traits, titles, or diseases
Examples: Diabetes can be hereditary in some families, He became king through hereditary rule
23 Jun, 2025
Brougham (old-fashioned word) - Phonetic: broom
IPA: /bruːm/ or /broʊm/ (both are accepted)
Meaning: A type of horse-drawn carriage used in the 19th and early 20th centuries
Simple definition: A small, closed carriage for one or two passengers, with the driver sitting outside in the front
Example: The gentleman arrived in a black brougham
23 Jun, 2025
Uncourteous - Phonetic: un-KUR-tee-uhs
IPA: /ʌnˈkɜːrtiəs/
Meaning: Not polite or not respectful toward others
Simple definition: Rude or impolite
Example: It was uncourteous of him to interrupt while she was speaking
23 Jun, 2025
Exaggerated - Phonetic: ig-ZAJ-uh-ray-tid
IPA: /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪd/
Meaning: Made to seem bigger, better, worse, or more important than it really is
Simple definition: Not true in size or feeling — too much
Example: He told an exaggerated story about the fight
23 Jun, 2025
Iodoform - Phonetic: eye-OH-doh-form
IPA: /aɪˈoʊdəˌfɔːrm/
Meaning: Iodoform is a chemical substance used mainly as a disinfectant or antiseptic, especially in medical and dental care.
Simple defination: A yellow chemical with a strong smell, used to clean wounds or kill bacteria
Example: The nurse applied iodoform to the wound to prevent infection
