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Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary. Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary.
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dare verb [ˈdeɚ]
  • to have enough courage or confidence to do something : to not be too afraid to do something —often followed by to + verb —often followed by an infinitive verb without to
  • to do (something that is difficult or that people are usually afraid to do)
  • to tell (someone) to do something especially as a way of showing courage
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choke verb [ˈtʃoʊk]
  • to become unable to breathe usually because something gets stuck in your throat or because the air is not good for breathing
  • to cause (someone) to stop breathing by squeezing the throat
  • to make (someone) unable to breathe in a normal way
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ape noun [ˈeɪp]
  • a type of animal (such as a chimpanzee or gorilla) that is closely related to monkeys and humans and that is covered in hair and has no tail or a very short tail
  • a large and stupid or rude person
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acknowledgment noun []
  • the act of acknowledging something or someone: such as
  • the act of showing that you know, admit, or accept that something exists or is true
  • the act of praising or thanking someone for an action or achievement
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accompany verb [əˈkʌmpəni]
  • to go somewhere with (someone) : to be a companion for (someone)
  • to go together with (something) : to be included with (something) —often used as (be) accompanied
  • to happen or occur at the same time as or along with (something)—usually used as (be) accompanied
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editor noun [ˈɛdətɚ]
  • a person whose job is to edit something
  • a computer program that is used to create and make changes to data (such as words or pictures)
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educate verb [ˈɛʤəˌkeɪt]
  • to teach (someone) especially in a school, college, or university —often used as (be) educated
  • to give (someone) information about something : to train (someone) to do something —sometimes followed by to + verb
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yogurt noun []
  • a food that is made when bacteria are added to milk and that is often flavored and chilled
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amuse verb [əˈmjuːz]
  • to make someone laugh or smile : to entertain (someone) in a light and pleasant way
  • to get the attention of (someone) in a pleasant way as time passes
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crab noun [ˈkræb]
  • a sea animal that has a hard shell, eight legs, and two large claws
  • the meat of a crab eaten as food
  • a medical problem in which very small insects (called lice) live in the hair surrounding a person's sexual organs
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coincidence noun [koʊˈɪnsədəns]
  • a situation in which events happen at the same time in a way that is not planned or expected
  • the occurrence of two or more things at the same time
  • the state of two or more things being the same—often + of
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closet noun [ˈklɑːzət]
  • a usually small room that is used for storing things (such as clothing, towels, or dishes)
  • a state in which someone will not talk about something or admit something; especially : a state in which someone will not admit being a homosexual—usually used in the phrases in the closet or out of the closet
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expectation noun [ˌɛkˌspɛkˈteɪʃən]
  • a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen
  • a feeling or belief about how successful, good, etc., someone or something will be—usually plural
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fate noun [ˈfeɪt]
  • a power that is believed to control what happens in the future
  • the things that will happen to a person or thing : the future that someone or something will have
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entrepreneur noun [ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɚ]
  • a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money
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boost verb [ˈbuːst]
  • to increase the force, power, or amount of (something)
  • to push or shove (something or someone) up from below —sometimes used figuratively
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perfectionist noun [pɚˈfɛkʃənɪst]
  • a person who wants things to be done perfectly or who tries to do things perfectly
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praise verb [ˈpreɪz]
  • to say or write good things about (someone or something) : to express approval of (someone or something)
  • to express thanks to or love and respect for (God)