word
Pacific
Puh-SIH-fihk
/pʌˈsɪfɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pacific
Dictionary meaning
Promoting peace.
Examples
- The result of this pacific policy was that no troops were called up.
- The pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force.
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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