despite despite /dɪˈspaɪt/

noun

1. Contemptuous disregard  ( despite )
   contemptuous disregard
    She wanted neither favor nor despite
   she wanted neither favor nor despite
   
   
2. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike  ( despite , disdain , scorn , contempt )
   lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
    He was held in contempt
   he was held in contempt
    The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
   the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
   
   

preposition

1. () Even considering; regardless of the circumstances.  ( notwithstanding , in spite of , despite )
   Even considering; regardless of the circumstances.
   

 barnacle barnacle /ˈbɑːrnəkəl/

noun

1. European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north  ( barnacle , barnacle goose , Branta leucopsis )
   European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north
   
   
2. Marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces  ( barnacle , cirriped , cirripede )
   marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
   
   

 hockey game hockey game /ˈhɒki geɪm/

noun

1. A game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled hockey sticks  ( hockey , hockey game , ice hockey )
   a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled hockey sticks
    Ice hockey is a thrilling sport to watch, especially during the playoffs
   Ice hockey is a thrilling sport to watch, especially during the playoffs
   
   

 easy chair easy chair /ˈiːzi tʃɛr/

noun

1. () A comfortable upholstered armchair  ( lounge chair , overstuffed chair , easy chair )
   a comfortable upholstered armchair
    He reclined in the easy chair, enjoying a quiet evening with a book.
   He reclined in the easy chair, enjoying a quiet evening with a book.