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riddled

/ˈɹɪdəld/

Meanings
verb
To speak ambiguously or enigmatically.

Examples :

"The fortune teller riddled about my future, making it hard to understand what she really meant. "
communication language word

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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ambiguously adverb

/æmˈbɪɡjuəsli/ /æmˈbɪɡjuəsliː/

In an ambiguous manner.

"The teacher phrased the exam question so ambiguously that no one knew what she was asking. "

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question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

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explicate verb

/ˈɛksplɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛkspləˌkeɪt/

To explain meticulously or in great detail; to elucidate; to analyze.

"My homework is to explicate a poem."

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colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

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enigmatically adverb

/ɪˌnɪɡˈmætɪkli/

in a way that is mysterious or puzzling

"She smiled enigmatically."

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throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

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argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

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infestation noun

/ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/

The presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area or field, on the surface of a host or anything that might contact a host, or in the soil.

"The garden had a serious infestation of aphids, making it impossible to enjoy the vegetables. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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expertly adverb

/ˈɛkspərtli/ /ɪkˈspɝːtli/

In an expert manner; with great skill.

"The chef expertly flipped the omelet without breaking it. "