nounπShareA male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service."The monk spent his days in prayer and meditation, dedicating his life to serving God. "religionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn earlier usage, an eremite or hermit devoted to solitude, as opposed to a cenobite, who lived communally."The old monk lived a solitary life in the mountains, preferring quiet contemplation to the communal life of the cenobites. "religionpersontheologyphilosophyhistorytraditioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male who leads an isolated life; a loner, a hermit."The old monk lived alone in a small hut on the mountain, spending his days in prayer and contemplation. "religionpersonphilosophycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unmarried man who does not have sexual relationships."The monk lived a simple life, devoted to prayer and study, and had no romantic relationships. "religionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA judge."The monk presided over the dispute between the two students. "lawgovernmentjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blotch or spot of ink on a printed page, caused by the ink not being properly distributed; distinguished from a friar, or white spot caused by a deficiency of ink."The printer made a few monks on the report, requiring a re-print. "writingtechnicalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of tinder made of agaric, used in firing the powder hose or train of a mine."The miner carefully prepared a monk to ignite the mine's powder train. "materialfuelweaponmilitarytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA South American monkey (Pithecia monachus); also applied to other species, as Cebus xanthosternos."The zookeeper pointed out the small monk, a type of South American monkey, in the primate enclosure. "animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bullfinch, common bullfinch, European bullfinch, or Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)."The birdwatcher identified the small, reddish-brown monk as a European bullfinch. "birdanimalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe monkfish."The fisherman was surprised to find a large monk in his net. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fuse for firing mines."The demolition crew carefully placed the monk into the mine to detonate it. "technicalmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be a monk."He decided to leave his successful career and monk in a remote monastery in the mountains. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act like a monk; especially to be contemplative."After a stressful day at work, Sarah liked to monk in the garden, enjoying the quiet and contemplating the problems she faced. "religionphilosophymindsoulcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo monkey or meddle; to behave in a manner that is not systematic."The student was constantly monking around in class, making distracting noises and disrupting the lesson. "actionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be intoxicated or confused."After the late-night pizza party, the student felt a bit monk when trying to answer questions in class. "mindsensationdrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be attached in a way that sticks out."The child tried to monk the colorful stickers to the wall, but they kept falling off. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA monkey."The little monk swung from the branches of the tree outside the school. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading