word
Progressive
Pruh-GREH-sihv
/prʌˈɡrɛsɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
progressive
Dictionary meaning
Advancing in severity.
Examples
- Progressive paralysis.
- Progressive euchre.
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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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