neurologist (n.) [nju'rɒlәdʒist]
definition:
a person specializing in neurology; especially : a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
ex:
The neurologist is wrong about a neurological problem.
earbud (n.) \ˈirˌbəd\
definition:
a small earphone inserted into the ear
ex:
Insert earbud and rotate it up until it fits snugly.
histamine (n.) /ˈhɪstəmin/
definition:
a natural substance produced by the body when it is fighting an infection or a poison
ex:
Histamine was considered the primary mediator of inflammatory vascular responses.
phenomenon (n.) /fəˈnɒmɪnən/
definition:
- 1. an event or situation that can be seen to happen or exist
- 2. someone or something that is very impressive or surprising
ex:
- 1. Violence in society is not a new phenomenon.
- 2. Her new book is a publishing phenomenon.
lethal (adj.) /ˈliθl/
definition:
- 1. very dangerous and able to kill you
- 2. very successful or effective
ex:
His lethal backhand gave him a distinct advantage over his opponent.
fence (n.) /fens/
definition:
a flat upright structure made of wood or wire that surrounds an area of land
ex:
A robin was perching on the fence.
collar (n.) /ˈkɒlə(r)/
definition:
the part of a coat, shirt, or dress that goes around your neck
ex:
He had his collar turned up against the cold.
bystander (n.) /ˈbaɪˌstændə(r)/
definition:
someone who is in a particular place by chance when an accident or an unusual event happens but who is not directly connected with it
ex:
Three innocent bystanders were wounded in the explosion.
cynic (n.) /ˈsɪnɪk/
definition:
- 1. someone who believes that people care only about themselves and are not sincere or honest
- 2. someone who expects things not to be successful or useful
ex:
I have come to be very much of a cynic in these matters.
clamor (n.) /ˈklæmə(r)/
definition:
- 1. an urgent request for something by a lot of people
- 2. a very loud noise made by a lot of people or things
ex:
- 1. There is a growing clamor for a ban on genetically modified foods.
- 2. I couldn't hear anything above the clamor of the crowd.
drudgery (n.) /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
definition:
boring and unpleasant work that you have to do
ex:
He spent his life in pointlessly tiresome drudgery.
strain (n.) /streɪn/
definition:
to injure (a body part or muscle) by too much tension, use, or effort
ex:
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment.
cubicle (n.) /ˈkjubɪk(ə)l/
definition:
a small enclosed area in a room, separated from the rest of the room by thin walls or curtains
ex:
She went into the changing cubicle to try on the dress.
gobble (v.) /ˈɡɒb(ə)l/
definition:
to eat something quickly and often noisily
to make the sound made by a turkey
ex:
Don't gobble your food like that!
mulch (n.) /mʌltʃ/
definition:
decaying leaves or other plant material used for protecting the roots of plants and improving the soil
ex:
A loose mulch acts on the surface as an insulator.
cleave (v.) /kliv/
definition:
to cut or break something into two parts with a lot of force
ex:
They just cleave the stone along the cracks.
tortellini (n.) /ˏtɔtә`lini/
definition:
pasta in the form of little ring-shaped cases containing a filling (as of meat or cheese)
ex:
Remove the tortellini using a slotted spoon and drain onto kitchen paper.
parsley (n.) /ˈpɑ(r)sli/
definition:
a small plant with curly leaves, used for decorating food or for giving it a fresh flavor.
ex:
The turkey was served with a garnish of parsley.
kelp (n.) /kelp/
definition:
a large brown type of seaweed (=a plant that grows in the sea)
ex:
On the beach giant kelp had washed ashore.
marsh (n.) /mɑ(r)ʃ/
definition:
an area of soft wet land
ex:
The air, too, smelt more freshly than down beside the marsh.
perennial (adj.) /pəˈreniəl/
definition:
always existing, or never seeming to change
ex:
Money is a perennial source of disagreement among couples.
snag (n.) /snæɡ/
definition:
a problem or disadvantage that you have not planned for
ex:
I'm afraid there's one snag – I forgot to bring my money.
lettuce (n.) /ˈletɪs/
definition:
a vegetable with large thin green leaves that you eat raw in a salad
ex:
Serve the fish on a bed of shredded lettuce.
broccoli (n.) /ˈbrɒkəli/
definition:
a vegetable consisting of green stems with many small green or purple buds on the ends
ex:
Divide the broccoli into florets and wash them thoroughly.
wheelbarrow (n.) /ˈwilˌbærəʊ/
definition:
a large open container with one wheel that you use outside for moving loads. It has two long handles at the back that you use for pushing it.
ex:
The gardener trundled a wheelbarrow along the path.
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