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 Kenneth Kaunda Kenneth Kaunda /ˈkɛnɪθ kaʊndə/

noun

  1. Statesman who led Northern Rhodesia to full independence as Zambia in 1964 and served as Zambia's first president (1924-1999)  ( Kaunda , Kenneth David Kaunda , Kenneth Kaunda )
    statesman who led Northern Rhodesia to full independence as Zambia in 1964 and served as Zambia's first president (1924-1999)


 captain captain /ˈkæptən/

noun

  1. () (military) an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant  ( captain )
    (military) an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
      Captain Smith commanded a fleet of military aircraft.
    Captain Smith commanded a fleet of military aircraft.
  2. () (military) the naval officer in command of a military ship  ( skipper , captain )
    (military) the naval officer in command of a military ship
      The ship's captain skillfully navigated through treacherous waters.
    The ship's captain skillfully navigated through treacherous waters.
  3. () A policeman in charge of a precinct  ( police captain , police chief , captain )
    a policeman in charge of a precinct
  4. () An officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship  ( master , sea captain , skipper , captain )
    an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
     The captain of the ship was experienced and knowledgeable about navigating the sea
    The captain of the ship was experienced and knowledgeable about navigating the sea
  5. () The leader of a group of people  ( captain , chieftain )
    the leader of a group of people
     A captain of industry
    a captain of industry
  6. A dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers  ( captain , headwaiter , maitre d' , maitre d'hotel )
    a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
  7. The pilot in charge of an airship  ( captain , senior pilot )
    the pilot in charge of an airship

verb

  1. Be the captain of a sports team  ( captain )
    be the captain of a sports team


 Saturn Saturn /ˈsætɝn/

noun

  1. () A giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun  ( Saturn )
    a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun
     Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and is known for its rings
    Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and is known for its rings
  2. (Roman mythology) god of agriculture and vegetation; counterpart of Greek Cronus  ( Saturn )
    (Roman mythology) god of agriculture and vegetation; counterpart of Greek Cronus
     Saturday is Saturn's Day
    Saturday is Saturn's Day


 unsure unsure /ənˈʃʊr/

adjective

  1. Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance  ( unsure , incertain [Non-standard] , uncertain )
    lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
     Uncertain of his convictions
    uncertain of his convictions
     Unsure of himself and his future
    unsure of himself and his future
     Moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
    moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
     An uncertain smile
    an uncertain smile
     Touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
    touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
  2. Lacking self-confidence  ( diffident , shy , timid , unsure , unconfident )
    lacking self-confidence
     Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
    stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
     Problems that call for bold not timid responses
    problems that call for bold not timid responses
     A very unsure young man
    a very unsure young man