aerial (adj.) /ˈerijəl/
definition:
performed in the air
ex:
Aerial photography has revolutionized the study of archaeology.
aerosol (n.) /ˈerəˌsɑːl/
definition:
a substance (such as hair spray or medicine) that is kept in a container under pressure and that is released as a fine spray when a button is pressed
ex:
They sprayed aerosol insect repellent into the faces of police.
hardwired (adj.) /ˈhɑɚdˌwajɚd/
definition:
having permanent electronic circuits and connections
ex:
Humans are all hardwired with some amount of ambition.
agitate (v.) /ˈæʤəˌteɪt/
definition:
to disturb, excite, or anger (someone)
ex:
If I talk about the problem with him it just agitates him even more.
navigate (v.) /ˈnævəˌgeɪt/
definition:
to find the way to get to a place when you are traveling in a ship, airplane, car, etc.
ex:
For thousands of years, sailors navigated by the stars.
suffrage (n.) /ˈsʌfrɪʤ/
definition:
the right to vote in an election
ex:
She was active in the Society for Women's Suffrage.
shrinkage (n.) /ˈʃrɪŋkɪʤ/
definition:
the amount by which something becomes smaller or less
ex:
The shrinkage in contributions is significant.
tonnage (n.) /ˈtʌnɪʤ/
definition:
the size of a ship or the total weight that it carries in tons
ex:
The ship has a tonnage of twenty thousand.
brevity (n.) /ˈbrɛvəti/
definition:
the use of few words to say something
ex:
I've omitted certain passages for the sake of brevity.
referral (n.) /rɪˈfɚrəl/
definition:
the act of sending someone to another person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc.
ex:
She got a referral (to a specialist) from her doctor. = Her doctor gave her a referral.
disavow (v.) /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/
definition:
to say that you are not responsible for (something) : to deny that you know about or are involved in (something)
ex:
He disavowed the actions of his subordinates.
disposal (n.) /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
definition:
the act of throwing something away
ex:
The safe disposal of nuclear waste is a major problem.
albino (n.) /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/
definition:
a person or animal born with a medical condition that results in very pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes
ex:
I ended up living with this albino guy who was cleaning windshields.
albeit (conj.) /ɑlˈbiːjət/
definition:
even though/ although
ex:
She appeared on the show, albeit briefly.
alias (adv.) /ˈeɪlijəs/
definition:
also called : otherwise known as — used to indicate an additional name that a person (such as a criminal) sometimes uses
ex:
The thief was identified as John Smith, alias Richard Jones.
alibi (n.) /ˈæləˌbaɪ/
definition:
a claim that you cannot be guilty of a crime because you were somewhere else when the crime was committed
ex:
Nobody could confirm his alibi that he was at the movies.
alloy (n.) /ˈæˌloɪ/
definition:
a metal made by melting and mixing two or more metals or a metal and another material together
ex:
The worker worked in a little copper with the alloy.
altruism (n.) /ˈæltruːˌɪzəm/
definition:
feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness
ex:
In one final act of altruism, she donated almost all of her money to the hospital.
altimeter (n.) /ælˈtɪmətɚ/
definition:
an instrument used for measuring the altitude of something (such as an airplane or a mountain)
ex:
An altimeter is used for measuring height above sea - level.
amorous (adj.) /ˈæmərəs/
definition:
having or showing strong feelings of sexual attraction or love
ex:
Mary rejected Tony's amorous advances.
amiable (adj.) /ˈeɪmijəbəl/
definition:
friendly and pleasant
ex:
Everyone knew him as an amiable fellow.
amicable (adj.) /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
definition:
showing a polite and friendly desire to avoid disagreement and argument
ex:
The discussions were amicable.
enamored (adj.) /ɪˈnæmɚd/
definition:
in a state in which you love, admire, or are very interested in something or someone
ex:
My 12 - year - old daughter is enamored with the movie star Brad Pitt.
ambidextrous (adj.) /ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstrəs/
definition:
able to use both hands equally well
ex:
Jack is an ambidextrous hitter; he can bat right - handed or left - handed.
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