zip code–zydecozygote Vocabulary (Z Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

zip code

GeographyA2

Meaning: a postal code used in the United States

Part of speech: noun

Example: My zip code is 90210.

Category: Geography

Synonyms: postal code

zip gun

LawC2

Meaning: a homemade firearm

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was arrested for possessing a zip gun.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: homemade gun

Ziploc bag

HouseholdA2

Meaning: a resealable plastic bag

Part of speech: noun

Example: I stored the leftovers in a Ziploc bag.

Category: Household

Synonyms: resealable bag

zipper

FashionA2

Meaning: a fastening device consisting of two strips of fabric

Part of speech: noun

Example: I need to fix the zipper on my jacket.

Category: Fashion

Synonyms: fastener

zippy

GeneralB2

Meaning: full of energy or enthusiasm

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The zippy car was fun to drive.

Category: General

Synonyms:

lively
energetic

Antonyms:

dull
lethargic

zip-up

FashionB1

Meaning: to fasten something with a zipper

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please zip-up your jacket before going outside.

Category: Fashion

Synonyms:

fasten
close

zirconium

ScienceC2

Meaning: a chemical element with the symbol Zr

Part of speech: noun

Example: Zirconium is used in various industrial applications.

Category: Science › Chemistry

Synonyms: metal

zit

HealthA2

Meaning: a pimple or acne

Part of speech: noun

Example: I have a zit on my forehead.

Category: Health › Skin

Synonyms:

pimple
blemish

zither

ArtsC1

Meaning: a musical instrument with strings

Part of speech: noun

Example: She played a beautiful melody on the zither.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: string instrument

zodiac

AstrologyB2

Meaning: a circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude

Part of speech: noun

Example: My zodiac sign is Taurus.

Category: Astrology

Synonyms: astrological sign

zombie

EntertainmentB1

Meaning: a fictional undead creature

Part of speech: noun

Example: The movie featured a zombie apocalypse.

Category: Entertainment › Film

Synonyms:

undead
ghoul

zone

GeographyA2

Meaning: an area or region

Part of speech: noun

Example: This zone is designated for parking.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

area
region

zoned

Urban PlanningC1

Meaning: designated for a specific use

Part of speech: adjective

Example: This land is zoned for residential development.

Category: Urban Planning

Synonyms:

designated
allocated

zonked

HealthB2

Meaning: extremely tired or exhausted

Part of speech: adjective

Example: After the long hike, I felt zonked.

Category: Health

Synonyms:

exhausted
fatigued

Antonyms:

energized
refreshed

zoo

NatureA1

Meaning: a place where animals are kept for public viewing

Part of speech: noun

Example: We visited the zoo to see the lions.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

animal park
menagerie

zookeeper

NatureB2

Meaning: a person who takes care of animals in a zoo

Part of speech: noun

Example: The zookeeper fed the elephants.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: animal caretaker

zoological

ScienceC1

Meaning: related to the study of animals

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The zoological research focused on endangered species.

Category: Science › Biology

Synonyms: animal-related

zoological garden

NatureB2

Meaning: a facility where animals are kept for public display

Part of speech: noun

Example: The zoological garden has many exotic animals.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: zoo

zoologist

ScienceC1

Meaning: a scientist who studies animals

Part of speech: noun

Example: The zoologist researched animal behavior.

Category: Science › Biology

Synonyms: animal scientist

zoology

ScienceB2

Meaning: the scientific study of animals

Part of speech: noun

Example: Zoology is a fascinating field of study.

Category: Science › Biology

Synonyms: animal science

zoom

GeneralB1

Meaning: to move quickly

Part of speech: verb

Example: The car zoomed past us.

Category: General

Synonyms:

speed
rush

Antonyms:

slow
lag

zoom lens

PhotographyC1

Meaning: a lens that allows for variable focal lengths

Part of speech: noun

Example: The photographer used a zoom lens to capture the distant mountain.

Category: Photography

Synonyms: variable lens

zoot suit

FashionC2

Meaning: a flamboyant suit popular in the 1940s

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore a zoot suit to the party.

Category: Fashion

Synonyms: flamboyant suit

zorbing

SportsB2

Meaning: the activity of rolling downhill inside a large inflatable ball

Part of speech: noun

Example: Zorbing is a fun way to experience a thrill.

Category: Sports

Synonyms: inflatable ball activity

Zoroastrianism

ReligionC2

Meaning: an ancient religion founded by Zoroaster

Part of speech: noun

Example: Zoroastrianism emphasizes the duality of good and evil.

Category: Religion

Synonyms: ancient religion

zucchini

FoodA2

Meaning: a type of summer squash

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added zucchini to the stir-fry.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms: courgette

zugzwang

GamesC2

Meaning: a situation in chess where a player must make a disadvantageous move

Part of speech: noun

Example: In this position, I am in zugzwang.

Category: Games › Chess

Synonyms: compulsion

Zulu

CultureB2

Meaning: a member of a South African ethnic group

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Zulu are known for their rich cultural heritage.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: Zulu people

Zuni

CultureB2

Meaning: a Native American tribe in the southwestern United States

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Zuni are known for their pottery.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: Zuni people

zwieback

FoodB2

Meaning: a type of crisp, sweet bread

Part of speech: noun

Example: She served zwieback with tea.

Category: Food › Baked Goods

Synonyms: twice-baked bread

zydecozygote

MusicC2

Meaning: a type of music originating from Louisiana

Part of speech: noun

Example: Zydeco music is lively and energetic.

Category: Music › Genres

Synonyms: Louisiana music

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