Hierarchical [͵haɪəˋrɑrkɪkl] (adj.)
definition :
1.Pertaining to a hierarchy.
2.Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.
3.Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.
Ramification [͵ræməfəˋkeʃən] (n.)
definition :
1.A consequence or development complicating a problem.
2.(botany) The divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, meaning trunk into branches, branches into increasingly smaller branches and so on.
Ex:
Have you considered all the ramifications of changing careers at this stage of your life?
Patriarchal [͵petrɪˋɑrk!] (adj.)
definition :
A system run by male, males (not females).
Ex:
The White is a patriarchal society
Recapitulate [͵rikəˋpɪtʃə͵let] (v.)
definition :
1.To summarize or repeat in concise form
2.To repeat the evolutionary stages of an organism during its embryonic development
Ex:
The passage recapitulates the version he offers in his prologue.
Dispute [dɪˋspjut] (v.)
definition :
1.(n.) An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree
2.(v.) To c ntend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.
3. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.
4. To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; To strive or contend about; to contest.
Ex:
I don’t dispute that his films are entertaining, but they don’t have much depth.
Asymmetry [eˋsɪmɪtrɪ] (n.)
definition :
1.Want of symmetry, or proportion between the parts of a thing, especially want of bilateral symmetry.
2.Incommensurability.
3.That which causes something to not be symmetrical.
Register [ˋrɛdʒɪstɚ] (n.)
definition :
(n.)1.A formal recording of names, events, transactions etc.;A book of such entries.
2. The act of registering.
3. A device that automatically records a quantity etc.
4. (music) The range of a voice or instrument. An organ stop.
5.(Always voluntary) To sign over for safe keeping. Abandons complete ownership for partial.
6. (linguistics) a style of a language used in a particular context
(v.)7.To enter in a register.
8.To enroll, especially to vote.
9.To record, especially in writing.
10.To express outward signs.
Ex:
I registered the car in my name.
Colloquial [kəˋlokwɪəl] (adj.)
definition :
1. (linguistics) Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation; informal.
2. Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.
Formulaic (adj.) [fɔrmjəˋleɪk]
definition :
1. Closely following a formula or predictable pattern; imitative, not original
Ex:
The text was dull and formulaic.
Incalculable [ɪnˋkælkjələb!] (adj.)
definition :
1. Very great or numerous.
2. (mathematics) Impossible to calculate.
Ex:
The consequences of a nuclear war are incalculable.
Skulk [skʌlk] (v.)
definition :
1. To conceal oneself; to hide
Ex:
Dogs were skulking in the alleys.
Soothsayer [ˋsuθ͵seɚ] (n.)
definition :
1. A person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means
Stockpile [ˋstɑk͵paɪl] (n.)
definition :
(v.)1. (n.)A supply of something kept safe for future use
2. (v.)To accumulate a stockpile
Ex:
She stockpiled chocolate bars in her car.
Bronze [brɑnz] (n.) (v.) (adj.)
definition :
1. (n.)A natural or man-made alloy of copper, usually of tin, but also with one or more other metals. A reddish-brown color, the color of bronze.
2. (v.)To plate with bronze. To color bronze.
3. (adj.)Made of bronze. Having a reddish-brown color. Purification
Encampment [ɪnˋkæmpmənt] (n.)
definition :
1. A campsite.
2. A group of temporary living quarters and/or other temporary structures.
Ex:
Many people are living in encampments around the city with no electricity or running water.
Stern [stɝn] (n.) (adj.)
definition :
1. (n.)The rear part or after end of a ship or vessel.
2. (adj.)Grim, has hardness or severity of nature or manner
Ex:
Stern punishment may produce better behavior, but I doubt it.
Palmetto [pælˋmɛto] (n.)
definition :
1. (n.)(botany) Two closely related genera of New World palms, of the family Arecaceae
(a) Serenoa repens or the saw palmetto is the only species of its genus; it has certain medicinal uses
(b) Sabul, represented by about 15 species, some known commonly as palmettos, others as fan palms.
Siphon KK [ˋsaɪfən] (n.) (v.)
definition :
(n.) 1. A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, used to move liquid from one reservoir to another. A soda siphon
2. (biology) a tube-like organ found in animals or elongated cell found in plants.
(v.) 3. To use a siphon for moving a liquid.
Nectar [ˋnɛktɚ] (n.)
definition :
1. (botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds.
2. (mythology) The drink of the gods.
3. (context, by extension) A delicious drink.
4. A fruit juice based drink, made from fruit juice, water and sweetener.
Ex:
The bee turns nectar into honey.
Counselor [ˋkaʊns!ɚ] (n.)
definition :
1. A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
2. A licensed and professionally trained counselor
3. (education) A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health
Ex:
My brother was a camp counselor.
Scepter [ˋsɛptɚ] (n.)
definition :
- 1. An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.
Inasmuch [ɪnəzˋmʌtʃ] (ad.)
definition :
1. U1sed to show why or in what limited way the other part of the sentence is true
Prance [præns] (v.)
definition :
- 1. To walk or dance in an energetic way, with high, kicking steps
Ex:
In the square dance, each couple took turns prancing together under the linked arms of the other couples.
Comrade [ˋkɑmræd] (n.)
definition :
1. A mate, companion, or associate.
2. A companion in battle, fellow-soldier.
3. A fellow socialist or Communist.
Ex:
After 20 years he reunited with comrades from his army unit.
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