Results for “terp”

caterpillar

noun

The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.

counterpart

noun

A person or thing that corresponds to or matches another, often in a different place or organization.

counterpoint

noun

In music, a melody combined with another to create harmony while each remains distinct.

counterproductive

adj

Having the opposite effect of what was intended; causing more harm than good.

enterprise

noun

A business or organization, especially one involved in a significant undertaking.

enterprising

adjective

Showing initiative and a readiness to take on new or difficult projects.

interpersonal

adj

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

interplanetary

adj

Existing or occurring between planets.

Interpol

name

The International Criminal Police Organization, which helps police forces around the world cooperate on cross-border crime.

interpret

verb

To explain or work out the meaning of something, especially a language, gesture, sign, or piece of art.

interpreted

adjective

Computing: describing a program that is run directly from its source code, line by line, rather than being compiled into a standalone executable first.

interpreter

noun

A person who translates spoken or signed language for others in real time.

interpreting

noun

The skill or profession of converting spoken or signed language from one language into another as it is being spoken.

masterpiece

noun

A work considered the finest example of its creator's skill or of its kind.

misinterpret

verb

To understand or explain something incorrectly.

waterproof

adj

Not letting water pass through; able to keep water out completely.