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strut

noun · /stɹʌt/ · Level 3 · Advanced

What does strut mean?

strut (noun): a proud stiff pompous gait.

Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.

How do you pronounce strut?

/stɹʌt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.

What are synonyms of strut?

From Princeton WordNet 3.1.

Test yourself: do you know “strut”?

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What does “strut” mean?

an expert who gives advice

Not quite: that's what consultant means.

a proud stiff pompous gait

Right! That's what “strut” means.

size, specifically, volume

Not quite: that's what bulk means.

an expression of gratitude

Not quite: that's what appreciation means.

Which word is closest in meaning to “strut”?

amateur

Not quite: amateur means something else.

custody

Not quite: custody means something else.

biology

Not quite: biology means something else.

swagger

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