competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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vacˇuˇum
 (v  k  y  -  m, -y m, -y m)
KEY
NOUN:
pl.
vacˇuˇums
or
vacˇuˇa
(-y - )
KEY
-
- Absence of matter.
- A space empty of matter.
- A space relatively empty of matter.
- A space in which the pressure is significantly lower than atmospheric pressure.
- A state of emptiness; a void.
- A state of being sealed off from external or environmental influences; isolation.
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pl.
vacˇuums
A vacuum cleaner.
ADJECTIVE:
- Of, relating to, or used to create a vacuum.
- Containing air or other gas at a reduced pressure.
- Operating by means of suction or by maintaining a partial vacuum.
tr. & intr.v.
vacˇuˇumed
,
vacˇuˇumˇing
,
vacˇuˇumes
- To clean with or use a vacuum cleaner.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin, empty space, from neuter of vacuus, empty, from vac re, to be empty; see eu- in Indo-European roots
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