numdah
in British English
(ˈnʌmdɑː IPA Pronunciation Guide)
noun
1. a coarse felt made esp in S Asia
2. a saddle pad made from this
3. an embroidered rug made from this
Also called (for senses 1, 2): numnah
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Kakapo
The first thing that you'll notice about kākāpō — a type of large, flightless parrot found only in New Zealand — is how rotund they are.
They have endearingly round heads and bodies, owl-like faces and sturdy legs, and they are the biggest of all modern parrots; males measure up to 25 inches (64 centimeters) long and can weigh nearly 9 pounds (4 kilograms). Kākāpō are also one of the longest-lived birds in the world, estimated to reach 90 years.
The name "kākāpō" means "night parrot" in the Māori language, a reference to the birds' nocturnal habits. Though kākāpō cannot fly, they can walk for long distances and are agile climbers, clambering and leaping from trees using their shortened wings for balance.
The first thing that you'll notice about kākāpō — a type of large, flightless parrot found only in New Zealand — is how rotund they are.
They have endearingly round heads and bodies, owl-like faces and sturdy legs, and they are the biggest of all modern parrots; males measure up to 25 inches (64 centimeters) long and can weigh nearly 9 pounds (4 kilograms). Kākāpō are also one of the longest-lived birds in the world, estimated to reach 90 years.
The name "kākāpō" means "night parrot" in the Māori language, a reference to the birds' nocturnal habits. Though kākāpō cannot fly, they can walk for long distances and are agile climbers, clambering and leaping from trees using their shortened wings for balance.
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eminently
adverb|EM-uh-nunt-lee
What It Means
Eminently is used as a synonym of very and means "to a high degree."
// Our team came up with an eminently sensible plan to reduce waste
adverb|EM-uh-nunt-lee
What It Means
Eminently is used as a synonym of very and means "to a high degree."
// Our team came up with an eminently sensible plan to reduce waste
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gumbo
noun|GUM-boh
What It Means
Gumbo refers to a soup thickened with okra pods or filé and containing meat or seafoods and usually vegetables. The word is also used figuratively to refer to a mixture or blend of something.
// The reputation of the family’s gumbo guaranteed them an invitation to any and all neighborhood potlucks.
// She draws her artistic inspiration from the city’s rich gumbo of musical styles
noun|GUM-boh
What It Means
Gumbo refers to a soup thickened with okra pods or filé and containing meat or seafoods and usually vegetables. The word is also used figuratively to refer to a mixture or blend of something.
// The reputation of the family’s gumbo guaranteed them an invitation to any and all neighborhood potlucks.
// She draws her artistic inspiration from the city’s rich gumbo of musical styles
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innocuous
adjective|ih-NAH-kyuh-wus
What It Means
Innocuous describes either something that is not likely to bother or offend anyone (as in “an innocuous comment”), or something that causes no injury, or is otherwise considered harmless (as in “an innocuous prank”).
// The reporter asked what seemed like an innocuous question, but it prompted the candidate to storm off, abruptly ending the press conference.
adjective|ih-NAH-kyuh-wus
What It Means
Innocuous describes either something that is not likely to bother or offend anyone (as in “an innocuous comment”), or something that causes no injury, or is otherwise considered harmless (as in “an innocuous prank”).
// The reporter asked what seemed like an innocuous question, but it prompted the candidate to storm off, abruptly ending the press conference.
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collude
verb|kuh-LOOD
What It Means
To collude is to work with others secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonest. Collude is used as a synonym of conspire and plot.
// She is accused of colluding with known criminals
verb|kuh-LOOD
What It Means
To collude is to work with others secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonest. Collude is used as a synonym of conspire and plot.
// She is accused of colluding with known criminals
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paradox
noun|PAIR-uh-dahks
What It Means
Paradox refers to something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible. It can also refer to someone who does two seemingly opposite things or who has qualities that are opposite; to a statement that seems to say two opposite things but that nonetheless may be true; or to the use of such statements in writing or speech.
// It is a paradox that computers need time-consuming updates so often, since they are meant to save people time.
// As an actor, she’s a paradox—she loves being in the spotlight but fiercely guards her privacy.
noun|PAIR-uh-dahks
What It Means
Paradox refers to something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible. It can also refer to someone who does two seemingly opposite things or who has qualities that are opposite; to a statement that seems to say two opposite things but that nonetheless may be true; or to the use of such statements in writing or speech.
// It is a paradox that computers need time-consuming updates so often, since they are meant to save people time.
// As an actor, she’s a paradox—she loves being in the spotlight but fiercely guards her privacy.
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brackish
adjective|BRACK-ish
What It Means
Brackish, meaning “somewhat salty,” usually describes water or bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and estuaries. The word can also mean “not appealing to the taste” or “repulsive.”
// The river becomes brackish as we approach the tidemark.
adjective|BRACK-ish
What It Means
Brackish, meaning “somewhat salty,” usually describes water or bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and estuaries. The word can also mean “not appealing to the taste” or “repulsive.”
// The river becomes brackish as we approach the tidemark.
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headland (noun)
headlands (plural noun)
a narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea:
"tomorrow there's another long walk, past a lighthouse and around a headland"
headlands (plural noun)
a narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea:
"tomorrow there's another long walk, past a lighthouse and around a headland"
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PERGOLA
per·gola
[ˈpəːɡələ]
noun
pergola (noun)
pergolas (plural noun)
an arched structure in a garden or park consisting of a framework covered with climbing or trailing plants.
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PERGOLA
per·gola
[ˈpəːɡələ]
noun
pergola (noun)
pergolas (plural noun)
an arched structure in a garden or park consisting of a framework covered with climbing or trailing plants.
Now I know
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umbrage
noun|UM-brij
Umbrage refers to a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done. It is often used in the phrase “take umbrage.”
// Some listeners took umbrage at the podcaster’s remarks about the event
noun|UM-brij
Umbrage refers to a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done. It is often used in the phrase “take umbrage.”
// Some listeners took umbrage at the podcaster’s remarks about the event
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Phlebotomists
Are healthcare professionals responsible for drawing blood from patients for various medical purposes, including testing, transfusions, and research. They typically use methods such as venipuncture, finger pricks, and heel pricks for infants. To become a phlebotomist, one usually needs a high school diploma and may pursue further education through phlebotomy certificate programs that offer both theoretical knowledge and practical training. Phlebotomists work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and research institutions, playing a crucial role in the healthcare system by serving as a bridge between patients and laboratory services.
Are healthcare professionals responsible for drawing blood from patients for various medical purposes, including testing, transfusions, and research. They typically use methods such as venipuncture, finger pricks, and heel pricks for infants. To become a phlebotomist, one usually needs a high school diploma and may pursue further education through phlebotomy certificate programs that offer both theoretical knowledge and practical training. Phlebotomists work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and research institutions, playing a crucial role in the healthcare system by serving as a bridge between patients and laboratory services.
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perfidy
noun
per·fi·dy ˈpər-fə-dē
pluralperfidies
Synonyms of perfidy
1
: the quality or state of being faithless or disloyal : treachery
2
: an act or an instance of disloyalty
noun
per·fi·dy ˈpər-fə-dē
pluralperfidies
Synonyms of perfidy
1
: the quality or state of being faithless or disloyal : treachery
2
: an act or an instance of disloyalty
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cloying
adjective|KLOY-ing
What It Means
Cloying is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too sweet, pleasant, or sentimental.
// She finds most romantic comedies cloying and predictable.
adjective|KLOY-ing
What It Means
Cloying is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too sweet, pleasant, or sentimental.
// She finds most romantic comedies cloying and predictable.
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Pogonip
is defined as a rare type of fog that forms in very cold weather, typically below freezing, when tiny supercooled water droplets condense and coat surfaces in frost. The term originates from the Shoshone word for "white death". It often appears in mountain valleys in the western United States, consisting of small ice crystals suspended in the air, creating a mesmerizing blue fog effect. Additionally, it can be described as a heavy winter fog containing ice particles
is defined as a rare type of fog that forms in very cold weather, typically below freezing, when tiny supercooled water droplets condense and coat surfaces in frost. The term originates from the Shoshone word for "white death". It often appears in mountain valleys in the western United States, consisting of small ice crystals suspended in the air, creating a mesmerizing blue fog effect. Additionally, it can be described as a heavy winter fog containing ice particles
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chock
a wedge or block placed against a wheel or rounded object, to prevent it from moving:
"their aircraft stood gently shuddering against their chocks"
a wedge or block placed against a wheel or rounded object, to prevent it from moving:
"their aircraft stood gently shuddering against their chocks"
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Pacu Jalur
(old spelling: Patjoe Djaloer; from Malay Pacu Jalua 'boat race', pronounced [ˈpat͡ʃu d͡ʒaˈluə̯]; pə-CHOO-jə-LOOR) also known as Pachu Jalugh is a traditional and cultural watercraft-based Pacu (lit. 'Melayu race') originated from upper course of the Indragiri River (a river formed by the union of the Ombilin River and Sinamar River) in Eastern-West Sumatran region of Tanah Datar and its surrounding areas (including Sijunjung, Kuantan Singingi and Indragiri Hulu – originally part of the native Eastern Minangkabau realm).[a] One of the most significant Pacu Jalur series of events held annually under the Pacu Jalur Festival at Teluk Kuantan district on Sumatra.
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(old spelling: Patjoe Djaloer; from Malay Pacu Jalua 'boat race', pronounced [ˈpat͡ʃu d͡ʒaˈluə̯]; pə-CHOO-jə-LOOR) also known as Pachu Jalugh is a traditional and cultural watercraft-based Pacu (lit. 'Melayu race') originated from upper course of the Indragiri River (a river formed by the union of the Ombilin River and Sinamar River) in Eastern-West Sumatran region of Tanah Datar and its surrounding areas (including Sijunjung, Kuantan Singingi and Indragiri Hulu – originally part of the native Eastern Minangkabau realm).[a] One of the most significant Pacu Jalur series of events held annually under the Pacu Jalur Festival at Teluk Kuantan district on Sumatra.
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an·ni·ver·sa·ry
/ˌanəˈvərs(ə)rē/
noun
noun: anniversary; plural noun: anniversaries
the date on which an event took place in a previous year.
"the 50th anniversary of the start of World War II"
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jubilee
commemoration
the date on which a country or other institution was founded in a previous year.
"Canada's 125th anniversary"
the date on which a couple was married in a previous year.
"he even forgot our tenth anniversary!"
informal
the date on which a romance began in a previous month or week.
/ˌanəˈvərs(ə)rē/
noun
noun: anniversary; plural noun: anniversaries
the date on which an event took place in a previous year.
"the 50th anniversary of the start of World War II"
Similar:
jubilee
commemoration
the date on which a country or other institution was founded in a previous year.
"Canada's 125th anniversary"
the date on which a couple was married in a previous year.
"he even forgot our tenth anniversary!"
informal
the date on which a romance began in a previous month or week.
'Don't waste your words on people who deserve your silence'
~Reinhold Messner~
'You don't have to be afraid of everything you don't understand'
~Louise Perica~
"Never put off until tomorrow, what you can put off until next week."
~Ian Vincent~
~Reinhold Messner~
'You don't have to be afraid of everything you don't understand'
~Louise Perica~
"Never put off until tomorrow, what you can put off until next week."
~Ian Vincent~