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Pop
noun
-
Pop
(
informal
)
one
’
s
father
•
Pop
taught
me
how
to
ride
a
bike
.
Pop
taught
me
how
to
ride
a
bike
.
•
I
’
m
taking
Pop
to
the
baseball
game
this
weekend
.
I
’
m
taking
Pop
to
the
baseball
game
this
weekend
.
Contracted
form
of
“
papa
,”
common
in
American
English
since
the
late
19th
century
.
Pole
noun
a
person
from
Poland
or
of
Polish
nationality
•
Marie
Curie
was
a
famous
Pole
who
won
two
Nobel
Prizes
.
Marie
Curie
was
a
famous
Pole
who
won
two
Nobel
Prizes
.
•
The
friendly
Pole
in
our
class
taught
us
some
Polish
phrases
.
The
friendly
Pole
in
our
class
taught
us
some
Polish
phrases
.
From
Polish
"
Polak
"
meaning
a
person
of
Poland
;
adopted
into
English
in
the
17th
century
.
noun
either
of
the
two
points
on
the
earth
where
its
axis
of
rotation
meets
the
surface
,
known
as
the
North
Pole
and
the
South
Pole
•
Santa
Claus
is
said
to
live
at
the
North
Pole
.
Santa
Claus
is
said
to
live
at
the
North
Pole
.
•
Penguins
live
near
the
South
Pole
.
Penguins
live
near
the
South
Pole
.
Sense
extended
from
the
idea
of
a
stick
pointing
through
the
earth
’
s
axis
.
power
noun
the
ability
or
right
to
control
people
or
things
•
The
new
mayor
used
her
power
to
improve
the
city's
schools
.
The
new
mayor
used
her
power
to
improve
the
city's
schools
.
•
Some
people
worry
that
big
companies
have
too
much
power
.
Some
people
worry
that
big
companies
have
too
much
power
.
noun
great
physical
force
or
strength
•
The
weightlifter
showed
incredible
power
as
he
lifted
the
barbell
.
The
weightlifter
showed
incredible
power
as
he
lifted
the
barbell
.
•
The
waterfall
crashed
down
with
enormous
power
.
The
waterfall
crashed
down
with
enormous
power
.
noun
energy
,
especially
electricity
,
that
makes
machines
work
•
The
storm
knocked
out
the
power
in
the
entire
neighborhood
.
The
storm
knocked
out
the
power
in
the
entire
neighborhood
.
•
Solar
panels
can
provide
power
for
remote
villages
.
Solar
panels
can
provide
power
for
remote
villages
.
verb
-
power
,
powering
,
powers
,
powered
to
supply
energy
that
makes
a
machine
or
system
work
•
Large
turbines
power
the
factory
.
Large
turbines
power
the
factory
.
•
The
smartwatch
is
powered
by
a
tiny
battery
.
The
smartwatch
is
powered
by
a
tiny
battery
.
noun
a
country
or
organization
that
is
strong
and
influential
•
After
the
war
,
the
country
emerged
as
a
global
power
.
After
the
war
,
the
country
emerged
as
a
global
power
.
•
Major
powers
met
to
discuss
climate
change
.
Major
powers
met
to
discuss
climate
change
.
important
adjective
having
great
meaning
,
value
,
or
effect
and
therefore
needing
special
attention
•
It's
important
to
drink
enough
water
every
day
.
It's
important
to
drink
enough
water
every
day
.
•
Please
remember
this
important
phone
number
in
case
of
emergency
.
Please
remember
this
important
phone
number
in
case
of
emergency
.
adjective
having
a
high
position
,
power
,
or
influence
•
She
felt
nervous
meeting
such
an
important
scientist
.
She
felt
nervous
meeting
such
an
important
scientist
.
•
The
mayor
is
the
most
important
person
at
the
ceremony
.
The
mayor
is
the
most
important
person
at
the
ceremony
.
speak
verb
-
speak
,
speaking
,
speaks
,
spoke
,
spoken
to
say
words
;
to
talk
•
"
Please
raise
your
hand
before
you
speak
."
"
Please
raise
your
hand
before
you
speak
."
•
He
was
so
nervous
that
he
could
barely
speak
during
the
interview
.
He
was
so
nervous
that
he
could
barely
speak
during
the
interview
.
Old
English
“
spǣcan
/
sprecan
”,
meaning
“
to
utter
words
”,
related
to
German
“
sprechen
”.
verb
-
speak
,
speaking
,
speaks
,
spoke
,
spoken
to
be
able
to
use
a
particular
language
•
Maria
speaks
three
languages
:
Spanish
,
English
,
and
French
.
Maria
speaks
three
languages
:
Spanish
,
English
,
and
French
.
•
Do
you
speak
Japanese
well
enough
to
order
food
?
Do
you
speak
Japanese
well
enough
to
order
food
?
verb
-
speak
,
speaking
,
speaks
,
spoke
,
spoken
to
give
a
formal
talk
to
an
audience
•
The
scientist
will
speak
about
climate
change
at
the
conference
tomorrow
.
The
scientist
will
speak
about
climate
change
at
the
conference
tomorrow
.
•
Our
class
president
spoke
in
front
of
the
whole
school
.
Our
class
president
spoke
in
front
of
the
whole
school
.
political
adjective
connected
with
government
,
public
affairs
,
or
the
way
a
country
or
community
is
managed
•
The
country
is
facing
a
political
crisis
after
the
election
.
The
country
is
facing
a
political
crisis
after
the
election
.
•
Students
discussed
current
political
issues
during
history
class
.
Students
discussed
current
political
issues
during
history
class
.
adjective
done
mainly
to
gain
power
,
favour
,
or
advantage
rather
than
because
it
is
fair
or
right
•
Granting
the
pardon
was
a
political
move
to
win
votes
.
Granting
the
pardon
was
a
political
move
to
win
votes
.
•
Firing
the
whistle-blower
seemed
like
a
political
decision
by
the
company
.
Firing
the
whistle-blower
seemed
like
a
political
decision
by
the
company
.
policy
noun
-
policy
,
policies
an
official
plan
of
action
or
set
of
rules
that
guides
how
an
organization
,
government
,
or
group
behaves
•
The
school
introduced
a
new
policy
to
reduce
plastic
waste
.
The
school
introduced
a
new
policy
to
reduce
plastic
waste
.
•
Company
employees
must
follow
the
internet
use
policy
during
work
hours
.
Company
employees
must
follow
the
internet
use
policy
during
work
hours
.
from
Middle
French
‘
policie
’
meaning
“
civil
administration
,”
itself
from
Late
Latin
‘
politia
’ (“
government
,
civil
organization
”),
ultimately
from
Ancient
Greek
‘
politeia
’.
noun
-
policy
,
policies
a
written
contract
with
an
insurance
company
describing
what
is
covered
and
the
conditions
of
cover
•
We
bought
a
health
insurance
policy
that
covers
annual
check-ups
.
We
bought
a
health
insurance
policy
that
covers
annual
check-ups
.
•
Jacob
filed
a
claim
under
his
car
policy
after
the
accident
.
Jacob
filed
a
claim
under
his
car
policy
after
the
accident
.
noun
-
policy
,
policies
careful
and
practical
way
of
acting
that
shows
wisdom
and
prudence
(
formal
)
•
It
is
sound
policy
to
keep
some
savings
for
emergencies
.
It
is
sound
policy
to
keep
some
savings
for
emergencies
.
•
She
spoke
with
careful
policy
,
avoiding
sensitive
topics
.
She
spoke
with
careful
policy
,
avoiding
sensitive
topics
.
noun
-
policy
,
policies
an
illegal
numbers
lottery
once
popular
in
some
US
cities
(
US
,
informal
)
•
In
the
1920s
,
some
workers
secretly
played
policy
in
the
back
of
barbershops
.
In
the
1920s
,
some
workers
secretly
played
policy
in
the
back
of
barbershops
.
•
The
police
raided
the
old
policy
house
downtown
.
The
police
raided
the
old
policy
house
downtown
.
Possibly
from
the
French
word
‘
policy
’
meaning
“
prize
”
or
from
earlier
slang
for
a
gambling
scheme
;
used
in
the
late
19th
and
early
20th
centuries
in
many
US
cities
.
police
noun
the
official
organization
whose
job
is
to
enforce
the
law
,
protect
people
,
and
catch
criminals
•
The
police
arrived
within
minutes
after
the
robbery
was
reported
.
The
police
arrived
within
minutes
after
the
robbery
was
reported
.
•
You
should
call
the
police
if
you
see
anything
suspicious
.
You
should
call
the
police
if
you
see
anything
suspicious
.
From
Old
French
police
“
public
order
,
administration
,
government
,”
from
Latin
polītīa
“
organization
,
civil
administration
,”
from
Ancient
Greek
πολιτεία
(
politeía
) “
citizenship
,
government
.”
verb
-
police
,
policing
,
polices
,
policed
to
watch
and
control
an
area
,
activity
,
or
group
to
make
sure
that
rules
or
laws
are
followed
•
Volunteers
helped
police
the
beach
by
reminding
visitors
not
to
litter
.
Volunteers
helped
police
the
beach
by
reminding
visitors
not
to
litter
.
•
The
organization
works
to
police
online
hate
speech
.
The
organization
works
to
police
online
hate
speech
.
Extension
of
the
noun
sense
;
first
recorded
as
a
verb
in
the
mid-19th
century
.
support
noun
help
,
encouragement
,
or
approval
that
you
give
to
someone
or
something
so
they
can
succeed
or
feel
stronger
.
•
Her
parents
offered
constant
support
during
her
studies
.
Her
parents
offered
constant
support
during
her
studies
.
•
The
new
park
project
has
gained
strong
community
support
.
The
new
park
project
has
gained
strong
community
support
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
"
support
" (
noun
),
from
Latin
"
supportare
"
meaning
"
to
carry
,
bring
up
".
verb
-
support
,
supporting
,
supports
,
supported
to
help
,
encourage
,
or
approve
of
someone
or
something
.
•
We
all
came
to
support
our
team
at
the
final
match
.
We
all
came
to
support
our
team
at
the
final
match
.
•
I
fully
support
your
decision
.
I
fully
support
your
decision
.
From
Old
French
"
supporter
"
and
Latin
"
supportare
",
literally
"
to
carry
under
".
noun
a
strong
object
that
holds
something
up
so
it
does
not
fall
.
•
Wooden
supports
keep
the
old
bridge
safe
.
Wooden
supports
keep
the
old
bridge
safe
.
•
The
shelf
slipped
because
the
metal
support
was
loose
.
The
shelf
slipped
because
the
metal
support
was
loose
.
Sense
evolved
from
the
idea
of
"
carrying
a
weight
"
in
Latin
"
supportare
".
verb
-
support
,
supporting
,
supports
,
supported
to
hold
something
up
or
keep
it
in
position
so
that
it
does
not
fall
.
•
Strong
cables
support
the
suspension
bridge
.
Strong
cables
support
the
suspension
bridge
.
•
Use
a
stick
to
support
the
young
plant
.
Use
a
stick
to
support
the
young
plant
.
From
Latin
"
supportare
"
meaning
"
to
carry
from
below
";
the
physical
sense
dates
to
the
14th
century
.
possible
adjective
able
to
be
done
,
achieved
,
or
to
happen
•
Is
it
possible
to
climb
the
mountain
in
one
day
?
Is
it
possible
to
climb
the
mountain
in
one
day
?
•
We
took
the
fastest
possible
route
to
the
hospital
.
We
took
the
fastest
possible
route
to
the
hospital
.
noun
something
that
can
be
chosen
,
done
,
or
achieved
among
several
options
•
A
third
possible
is
to
postpone
the
trip
until
summer
.
A
third
possible
is
to
postpone
the
trip
until
summer
.
•
The
detective
examined
every
possible
before
making
an
arrest
.
The
detective
examined
every
possible
before
making
an
arrest
.
report
noun
a
spoken
or
written
description
of
something
that
has
happened
or
been
observed
•
I
read
an
interesting
report
about
climate
change
in
the
newspaper
this
morning
.
I
read
an
interesting
report
about
climate
change
in
the
newspaper
this
morning
.
•
The
evening
news
anchor
delivered
a
live
report
from
the
scene
of
the
fire
.
The
evening
news
anchor
delivered
a
live
report
from
the
scene
of
the
fire
.
From
Old
French
‘
report
’ (
n
.)
and
‘
reporter
’ (
v
.)
meaning
“
to
carry
back
”
and
later
“
tell
,
relate
”,
from
Latin
‘
re-
’
+
‘
portare
’ (“
to
carry
”).
verb
to
give
a
spoken
or
written
account
of
something
that
has
happened
•
Journalists
report
facts
so
that
the
public
can
stay
informed
.
Journalists
report
facts
so
that
the
public
can
stay
informed
.
•
She
will
report
the
results
of
the
experiment
tomorrow
.
She
will
report
the
results
of
the
experiment
tomorrow
.
noun
a
formal
document
that
presents
information
or
the
results
of
an
investigation
,
study
,
or
test
•
The
engineer
submitted
a
safety
report
to
the
city
council
.
The
engineer
submitted
a
safety
report
to
the
city
council
.
•
My
doctor
gave
me
a
medical
report
after
the
check-up
.
My
doctor
gave
me
a
medical
report
after
the
check-up
.
verb
to
go
to
a
place
and
announce
that
you
have
arrived
for
duty
or
an
appointment
•
New
soldiers
must
report
for
duty
at
6
a
.
m
.
New
soldiers
must
report
for
duty
at
6
a
.
m
.
•
All
contestants
should
report
to
the
registration
desk
.
All
contestants
should
report
to
the
registration
desk
.
verb
to
tell
an
authority
about
something
,
especially
a
problem
or
wrongdoing
•
You
should
report
any
suspicious
packages
to
the
police
.
You
should
report
any
suspicious
packages
to
the
police
.
•
She
decided
to
report
the
theft
to
her
insurance
company
.
She
decided
to
report
the
theft
to
her
insurance
company
.
noun
the
loud
sharp
sound
made
by
a
gunshot
or
an
explosion
•
We
heard
the
sharp
report
of
a
rifle
echo
across
the
valley
.
We
heard
the
sharp
report
of
a
rifle
echo
across
the
valley
.
•
The
firecracker
went
off
with
a
loud
report
that
startled
the
children
.
The
firecracker
went
off
with
a
loud
report
that
startled
the
children
.
poor
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
not
having
enough
money
to
live
comfortably
or
meet
basic
needs
•
Her
family
was
so
poor
that
they
sometimes
had
only
bread
for
dinner
.
Her
family
was
so
poor
that
they
sometimes
had
only
bread
for
dinner
.
•
Many
poor
farmers
cannot
afford
modern
equipment
.
Many
poor
farmers
cannot
afford
modern
equipment
.
From
Old
French
“
povre
”,
from
Latin
“
pauper
”
meaning
‘
poor
,
scanty
’.
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
deserving
sympathy
because
of
suffering
or
misfortune
•
That
poor
puppy
looks
lost
.
That
poor
puppy
looks
lost
.
•
The
poor
man
slipped
on
the
ice
and
broke
his
arm
.
The
poor
man
slipped
on
the
ice
and
broke
his
arm
.
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
of
low
quality
or
below
the
expected
standard
•
The
restaurant
was
expensive
,
but
the
food
was
surprisingly
poor
.
The
restaurant
was
expensive
,
but
the
food
was
surprisingly
poor
.
•
The
team
played
a
poor
game
and
lost
three-nil
.
The
team
played
a
poor
game
and
lost
three-nil
.
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
not
good
at
something
;
lacking
skill
•
I
’
m
poor
at
remembering
names
.
I
’
m
poor
at
remembering
names
.
•
She
is
a
poor
swimmer
,
so
she
stays
in
the
shallow
end
.
She
is
a
poor
swimmer
,
so
she
stays
in
the
shallow
end
.
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
lacking
or
having
very
little
of
a
particular
quality
,
substance
,
or
resource
•
Desert
soil
is
poor
in
organic
matter
.
Desert
soil
is
poor
in
organic
matter
.
•
This
diet
is
poor
in
iron
and
can
cause
anemia
.
This
diet
is
poor
in
iron
and
can
cause
anemia
.
the poor
noun
people
who
have
very
little
money
and
live
in
poverty
•
The
charity
raises
funds
to
help
the
poor
.
The
charity
raises
funds
to
help
the poor
.
•
Government
programs
provide
housing
assistance
for
the
poor
.
Government
programs
provide
housing
assistance
for
the poor
.
sport
noun
physical
games
and
activities
such
as
football
or
swimming
that
people
do
for
enjoyment
,
exercise
,
or
competition
•
Rania
does
sport
three
times
a
week
to
stay
fit
.
Rania
does
sport
three
times
a
week
to
stay
fit
.
•
Many
people
enjoy
watching
sport
on
television
at
the
weekend
.
Many
people
enjoy
watching
sport
on
television
at
the
weekend
.
From
Old
French
‘
desport
’
meaning
‘
leisure
,
amusement
’,
later
shortened
to
‘
sport
’.
noun
a
single
game
or
type
of
physical
activity
played
by
rules
,
such
as
basketball
or
tennis
•
Basketball
is
his
favorite
sport
.
Basketball
is
his
favorite
sport
.
•
Skiing
is
a
popular
winter
sport
in
the
mountains
.
Skiing
is
a
popular
winter
sport
in
the
mountains
.
noun
a
person
who
behaves
cheerfully
and
fairly
,
especially
when
they
lose
or
face
difficulties
•
Even
after
losing
the
match
,
Mia
was
a
good
sport
and
congratulated
the
winners
.
Even
after
losing
the
match
,
Mia
was
a
good
sport
and
congratulated
the
winners
.
•
Don
’
t
be
a
poor
sport
—
it
’
s
only
a
game
.
Don
’
t
be
a
poor
sport
—
it
’
s
only
a
game
.
verb
-
sport
,
sporting
,
sports
,
sported
to
wear
,
display
,
or
have
something
in
a
way
that
is
noticeable
and
meant
to
be
admired
•
He
sported
a
bright
red
tie
at
the
interview
.
He
sported
a
bright
red
tie
at
the
interview
.
•
The
vintage
car
sports
shiny
chrome
bumpers
.
The
vintage
car
sports
shiny
chrome
bumpers
.
position
noun
the
place
where
someone
or
something
is
located
or
has
been
put
•
Please
put
the
vase
back
in
its
position
on
the
shelf
.
Please
put
the
vase
back
in
its
position
on
the
shelf
.
•
The
map
showed
our
exact
position
on
the
hiking
trail
.
The
map
showed
our
exact
position
on
the
hiking
trail
.
From
Latin
positio
‘
a
placing
’,
from
ponere
‘
to
place
’.
noun
the
way
in
which
someone
’
s
body
or
an
object
is
arranged
or
held
•
Keep
your
back
in
a
straight
position
while
lifting
boxes
.
Keep
your
back
in
a
straight
position
while
lifting
boxes
.
•
The
yoga
teacher
corrected
my
leg
position
.
The
yoga
teacher
corrected
my
leg
position
.
noun
a
job
or
role
within
an
organization
•
She
applied
for
the
position
of
marketing
manager
.
She
applied
for
the
position
of
marketing
manager
.
•
After
the
interview
,
he
was
offered
the
position
immediately
.
After
the
interview
,
he
was
offered
the
position
immediately
.
noun
a
particular
opinion
or
attitude
someone
holds
about
a
subject
•
The
senator
’
s
position
on
climate
change
is
very
clear
.
The
senator
’
s
position
on
climate
change
is
very
clear
.
•
What
is
your
position
regarding
remote
work
?
What
is
your
position
regarding
remote
work
?
noun
a
place
in
a
ranking
or
order
that
shows
how
well
someone
or
something
has
done
•
Our
team
finished
the
season
in
second
position
.
Our
team
finished
the
season
in
second
position
.
•
Her
song
climbed
to
the
top
position
on
the
charts
.
Her
song
climbed
to
the
top
position
on
the
charts
.
verb
to
put
something
or
someone
in
a
particular
place
•
She
carefully
positioned
the
camera
on
the
tripod
.
She
carefully
positioned
the
camera
on
the
tripod
.
•
Please
position
the
chairs
in
a
circle
for
the
discussion
.
Please
position
the
chairs
in
a
circle
for
the
discussion
.
verb
to
present
or
promote
something
in
a
particular
way
so
that
people
see
it
as
you
intend
•
The
company
positioned
its
new
phone
as
a
luxury
item
.
The
company
positioned
its
new
phone
as
a
luxury
item
.
•
He
is
trying
to
position
himself
as
an
expert
in
renewable
energy
.
He
is
trying
to
position
himself
as
an
expert
in
renewable
energy
.
noun
a
specific
arrangement
of
two
people
’
s
bodies
during
sexual
activity
•
Health
educators
explain
different
sexual
positions
to
promote
safety
and
comfort
.
Health
educators
explain
different
sexual
positions
to
promote
safety
and
comfort
.
•
They
talked
openly
about
which
positions
felt
most
comfortable
.
They
talked
openly
about
which
positions
felt
most
comfortable
.
opportunity
noun
-
opportunity
,
opportunities
a
time
or
situation
that
makes
it
possible
to
do
something
you
want
or
need
•
The
sunny
weekend
gave
us
the
perfect
opportunity
to
paint
the
fence
.
The
sunny
weekend
gave
us
the
perfect
opportunity
to
paint
the
fence
.
•
During
the
lunch
break
,
Mia
saw
an
opportunity
to
ask
her
teacher
for
extra
help
.
During
the
lunch
break
,
Mia
saw
an
opportunity
to
ask
her
teacher
for
extra
help
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
opportunite
,
from
Latin
opportunitas
"
fitness
,
convenience
",
from
opportunus
"
suitable
,
favorable
".
noun
-
opportunity
,
opportunities
a
chance
to
get
a
job
,
promotion
,
or
other
career
advancement
•
The
company
newsletter
listed
an
opportunity
for
a
marketing
internship
this
summer
.
The
company
newsletter
listed
an
opportunity
for
a
marketing
internship
this
summer
.
•
After
years
on
the
factory
floor
,
Jamal
finally
got
the
opportunity
to
become
a
supervisor
.
After
years
on
the
factory
floor
,
Jamal
finally
got
the
opportunity
to
become
a
supervisor
.
upon
preposition
on
top
of
or
resting
on
something
•
The
cat
jumped
upon
the
table
to
reach
the
food
.
The
cat
jumped
upon
the
table
to
reach
the
food
.
•
Snow
lay
thick
upon
the
rooftops
after
the
storm
.
Snow
lay
thick
upon
the
rooftops
after
the
storm
.
Middle
English
,
contraction
of
up
+
on
,
originally
meaning
the
same
as
“
up
on
.”
preposition
immediately
after
or
at
the
moment
that
something
happens
•
Upon
hearing
the
alarm
,
everyone
left
the
building
.
Upon
hearing
the
alarm
,
everyone
left
the
building
.
•
The
crowd
cheered
upon
the
team's
arrival
.
The
crowd
cheered
upon
the
team's
arrival
.
preposition
used
after
certain
verbs
to
show
the
person
or
thing
affected
,
dealt
with
,
or
toward
which
an
action
is
directed
•
The
charity
called
upon
volunteers
to
help
.
The
charity
called
upon
volunteers
to
help
.
•
A
great
responsibility
now
rests
upon
you
.
A
great
responsibility
now
rests
upon
you
.
point
noun
the
thin
,
sharp
end
of
something
such
as
a
needle
,
pin
,
or
pencil
•
Be
careful
—
the
point
of
the
needle
is
very
sharp
.
Be
careful
—
the
point
of
the
needle
is
very
sharp
.
•
The
pencil
’
s
point
broke
,
so
I
had
to
sharpen
it
again
.
The
pencil
’
s
point
broke
,
so
I
had
to
sharpen
it
again
.
noun
a
small
round
mark
or
dot
used
in
writing
or
printing
•
Write
a
decimal
with
a
point
between
the
whole
number
and
the
fraction
.
Write
a
decimal
with
a
point
between
the
whole
number
and
the
fraction
.
•
He
ended
the
sentence
with
a
point
also
called
a
period
.
He
ended
the
sentence
with
a
point
also
called
a
period
.
noun
a
unit
used
to
count
or
keep
score
in
games
,
tests
,
or
competitions
•
Our
team
won
by
ten
points
.
Our
team
won
by
ten
points
.
•
Each
correct
answer
gives
you
one
point
.
Each
correct
answer
gives
you
one
point
.
verb
to
show
or
direct
attention
to
something
by
extending
your
finger
or
another
object
•
The
teacher
pointed
at
the
map
to
show
the
country
.
The
teacher
pointed
at
the
map
to
show
the
country
.
•
Look
,
the
baby
is
pointing
at
the
airplane
in
the
sky
.
Look
,
the
baby
is
pointing
at
the
airplane
in
the
sky
.
noun
an
idea
,
reason
,
or
argument
that
someone
makes
in
discussion
•
You
make
a
good
point
about
saving
money
.
You
make
a
good
point
about
saving
money
.
•
Her
main
point
was
that
exercise
improves
mood
.
Her
main
point
was
that
exercise
improves
mood
.
noun
the
purpose
,
use
,
or
benefit
of
doing
something
•
There
’
s
no
point
in
staying
if
you
’
re
bored
.
There
’
s
no
point
in
staying
if
you
’
re
bored
.
•
What
’
s
the
point
of
buying
another
car
?
What
’
s
the
point
of
buying
another
car
?
noun
a
particular
moment
or
stage
in
time
•
At
one
point
,
the
rain
stopped
completely
.
At
one
point
,
the
rain
stopped
completely
.
•
She
reached
a
point
where
she
had
to
make
a
decision
.
She
reached
a
point
where
she
had
to
make
a
decision
.
noun
a
particular
place
or
position
•
From
this
point
you
can
see
the
whole
valley
.
From
this
point
you
can
see
the
whole
valley
.
•
Meet
me
at
the
meeting
point
near
the
station
.
Meet
me
at
the
meeting
point
near
the
station
.
verb
to
aim
something
such
as
a
camera
,
gun
,
or
light
toward
a
target
or
direction
•
She
pointed
the
camera
at
the
sunset
.
She
pointed
the
camera
at
the
sunset
.
•
Don
’
t
point
the
flashlight
in
my
eyes
!
Don
’
t
point
the
flashlight
in
my
eyes
!
verb
to
face
or
be
directed
toward
a
particular
direction
•
The
compass
needle
always
points
north
.
The
compass
needle
always
points
north
.
•
All
the
chairs
point
toward
the
stage
.
All
the
chairs
point
toward
the
stage
.
supposed
adjective
used
after
a
form
of
‘
be
’
and
followed
by
an
infinitive
to
say
what
someone
is
expected
,
required
,
or
intended
to
do
•
You
are
supposed to
finish
your
homework
before
playing
video
games
.
You
are
supposed to
finish
your
homework
before
playing
video
games
.
•
We
were
supposed to
meet
at
six
,
but
she
arrived
late
.
We
were
supposed to
meet
at
six
,
but
she
arrived
late
.
verb
-
suppose
,
supposing
,
supposes
,
supposed
past
tense
and
past
participle
form
of
the
verb
‘
suppose
’
•
I
supposed
she
would
be
at
work
,
but
the
office
was
empty
.
I
supposed
she
would
be
at
work
,
but
the
office
was
empty
.
•
They
supposed
that
the
test
would
be
easy
,
so
they
didn
’
t
study
.
They
supposed
that
the
test
would
be
easy
,
so
they
didn
’
t
study
.
adjective
believed
or
claimed
to
be
a
particular
thing
,
often
without
clear
proof
•
The
supposed
treasure
map
turned
out
to
be
a
fake
.
The
supposed
treasure
map
turned
out
to
be
a
fake
.
•
He
is
the
supposed
expert
,
but
he
couldn
’
t
answer
our
questions
.
He
is
the
supposed
expert
,
but
he
couldn
’
t
answer
our
questions
.
purpose
noun
the
reason
why
someone
does
something
or
why
something
exists
or
is
used
•
Maria
studied
late
into
the
night
with
a
clear
purpose
:
to
pass
the
exam
.
Maria
studied
late
into
the
night
with
a
clear
purpose
:
to
pass
the
exam
.
•
The
detective
asked
the
suspect
about
his
purpose
for
visiting
the
warehouse
.
The
detective
asked
the
suspect
about
his
purpose
for
visiting
the
warehouse
.
Middle
English
"
purpos
",
from
Old
French
"
porpos
"
meaning
"
intention
",
from
Latin
"
proponere
"
meaning
"
to
put
forward
".
noun
the
use
or
function
that
something
is
designed
for
•
A
hammer
’
s
purpose
is
to
drive
nails
into
wood
.
A
hammer
’
s
purpose
is
to
drive
nails
into
wood
.
•
This
button
has
no
purpose
after
the
software
update
.
This
button
has
no
purpose
after
the
software
update
.
Same
origin
as
the
main
sense
:
from
Latin
"
proponere
"
via
Old
French
.
verb
-
purpose
,
purposing
,
purposes
,
purposed
to
decide
or
plan
to
do
something
;
to
intend
•
They
purpose
to
expand
the
business
next
year
.
They
purpose
to
expand
the
business
next
year
.
•
The
committee
purposed
a
change
in
the
school
rules
.
The
committee
purposed
a
change
in
the
school
rules
.
From
Late
Middle
English
,
influenced
by
noun
use
;
ultimately
from
Latin
"
proponere
"
meaning
"
to
put
forward
".
weapon
noun
an
object
such
as
a
gun
,
knife
,
or
bomb
that
is
made
or
used
to
hurt
,
kill
,
or
damage
•
The
guard
dropped
his
weapon
when
he
saw
the
children
.
The
guard
dropped
his
weapon
when
he
saw
the
children
.
•
Every
soldier
must
keep
their
weapon
clean
to
make
sure
it
works
.
Every
soldier
must
keep
their
weapon
clean
to
make
sure
it
works
.
From
Old
English
wǣpen
,
related
to
Old
Norse
vápn
and
German
Waffe
,
all
meaning
“
arm
”
or
“
weapon
.”
noun
something
such
as
a
skill
,
idea
,
or
piece
of
information
that
helps
you
gain
an
advantage
or
defeat
an
opponent
•
Her
calm
voice
became
a
powerful
weapon
in
the
heated
debate
.
Her
calm
voice
became
a
powerful
weapon
in
the
heated
debate
.
•
Knowledge
is
the
best
weapon
against
fear
.
Knowledge
is
the
best
weapon
against
fear
.
noun
(
slang
)
a
person
or
thing
considered
extremely
impressive
,
exciting
,
or
excellent
•
That
new
electric
guitar
is
an
absolute
weapon
!
That
new
electric
guitar
is
an
absolute
weapon
!
•
Did
you
see
her
goal
?
She
’
s
a
real
weapon
on
the
field
.
Did
you
see
her
goal
?
She
’
s
a
real
weapon
on
the
field
.
respond
verb
to
say
or
write
something
as
an
answer
to
a
question
,
letter
,
message
,
or
request
•
After
a
pause
,
she
responded
quietly
to
the
question
.
After
a
pause
,
she
responded
quietly
to
the
question
.
•
Please
respond
to
the
invitation
by
Friday
.
Please
respond
to
the
invitation
by
Friday
.
verb
to
act
or
change
because
something
has
happened
or
been
done
•
The
crowd
responded
with
cheers
when
the
singer
came
on
stage
.
The
crowd
responded
with
cheers
when
the
singer
came
on
stage
.
•
Plants
respond
to
light
by
growing
toward
it
.
Plants
respond
to
light
by
growing
toward
it
.
verb
to
improve
or
show
a
positive
effect
when
a
treatment
or
drug
is
used
•
The
patient
responded
well
to
the
new
medication
.
The
patient
responded
well
to
the
new
medication
.
•
Some
tumors
do
not
respond
to
radiation
therapy
.
Some
tumors
do
not
respond
to
radiation
therapy
.
noun
a
half-column
or
pier
attached
to
a
wall
that
supports
an
arch
or
rib
,
especially
in
Gothic
architecture
•
The
Gothic
vault
springs
from
a
slender
respond
at
the
wall
.
The
Gothic
vault
springs
from
a
slender
respond
at
the
wall
.
•
Several
carved
responds
line
the
nave
of
the
cathedral
.
Several
carved
responds
line
the
nave
of
the
cathedral
.
population
noun
all
the
people
who
live
in
a
particular
place
or
who
belong
to
a
particular
group
•
The
population
of
the
small
island
greeted
the
visitors
with
smiles
.
The
population
of
the
small
island
greeted
the
visitors
with
smiles
.
•
A
large
part
of
the
city's
population
rides
the
subway
to
work
every
morning
.
A
large
part
of
the
city's
population
rides
the
subway
to
work
every
morning
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
populatio
(
n-
),
from
the
verb
populare
‘
populate
’.
noun
the
total
number
of
people
living
in
a
place
•
China
has
a
population
of
over
1
.
4
billion
people
.
China
has
a
population
of
over
1
.
4
billion
people
.
•
The
town's
population
doubled
after
the
new
factory
opened
.
The
town's
population
doubled
after
the
new
factory
opened
.
noun
a
group
of
animals
or
plants
of
the
same
species
living
in
a
particular
area
•
A
population
of
sea
turtles
nests
on
this
beach
every
summer
.
A
population
of
sea
turtles
nests
on
this
beach
every
summer
.
•
Climate
change
threatens
the
polar
bear
population
in
the
Arctic
.
Climate
change
threatens
the
polar
bear
population
in
the
Arctic
.
noun
all
the
people
or
things
in
a
set
that
researchers
want
to
study
in
statistics
•
The
survey
aims
to
represent
the
entire
population
of
high-school
students
in
the
country
.
The
survey
aims
to
represent
the
entire
population
of
high-school
students
in
the
country
.
•
When
the
population
is
too
large
,
researchers
select
a
sample
instead
.
When
the
population
is
too
large
,
researchers
select
a
sample
instead
.
response
noun
something
that
you
say
,
write
,
or
do
because
someone
has
asked
you
or
because
something
has
happened
•
When
I
asked
about
the
budget
,
she
gave
a
quick
response
.
When
I
asked
about
the
budget
,
she
gave
a
quick
response
.
•
The
company
issued
a
formal
response
after
the
accident
.
The
company
issued
a
formal
response
after
the
accident
.
From
Latin
responsum
“
an
answer
”,
past
participle
of
respondēre
“
to
answer
”.
noun
the
way
a
body
,
machine
,
or
system
reacts
when
something
affects
it
•
The
vaccine
triggers
an
immune
response
that
protects
you
from
disease
.
The
vaccine
triggers
an
immune
response
that
protects
you
from
disease
.
•
This
microphone
has
a
flat
frequency
response
.
This
microphone
has
a
flat
frequency
response
.
Same
origin
as
primary
sense
;
technical
uses
developed
in
the
19th–20th
centuries
to
describe
measurable
reactions
in
science
and
engineering
.
positive
adjective
feeling
hopeful
and
confident
,
looking
at
the
good
side
of
things
•
Even
after
losing
her
job
,
Maria
stayed
positive
about
finding
new
opportunities
.
Even
after
losing
her
job
,
Maria
stayed
positive
about
finding
new
opportunities
.
•
Coach
Ben
encouraged
the
team
to
keep
a
positive
mindset
before
the
final
match
.
Coach
Ben
encouraged
the
team
to
keep
a
positive
mindset
before
the
final
match
.
adjective
causing
or
showing
a
helpful
,
beneficial
,
or
constructive
effect
•
Regular
exercise
has
a
positive
effect
on
mental
health
.
Regular
exercise
has
a
positive
effect
on
mental
health
.
•
The
new
policy
will
bring
positive
changes
to
the
community
.
The
new
policy
will
bring
positive
changes
to
the
community
.
noun
a
good
or
beneficial
aspect
of
a
situation
•
Try
to
list
the
positives
and
negatives
before
making
your
decision
.
Try
to
list
the
positives
and
negatives
before
making
your
decision
.
•
Every
difficult
experience
has
its
positives
if
you
look
closely
.
Every
difficult
experience
has
its
positives
if
you
look
closely
.
adjective
greater
than
zero
or
having
an
electrical
charge
with
more
protons
than
electrons
;
opposite
of
negative
•
Seven
is
a
positive
integer
.
Seven
is
a
positive
integer
.
•
The
battery
’
s
positive
terminal
is
marked
with
a
plus
sign
.
The
battery
’
s
positive
terminal
is
marked
with
a
plus
sign
.
adjective
showing
that
a
substance
,
disease
,
or
condition
is
present
when
tested
•
His
COVID-19
test
came
back
positive
.
His
COVID-19
test
came
back
positive
.
•
If
the
result
is
positive
,
please
contact
your
doctor
.
If
the
result
is
positive
,
please
contact
your
doctor
.
post
noun
a
strong
upright
piece
of
wood
,
metal
,
etc
.,
fixed
in
the
ground
to
support
something
or
mark
a
place
•
The
farmer
hammered
a
new
post
into
the
ground
to
mend
the
fence
.
The
farmer
hammered
a
new
post
into
the
ground
to
mend
the
fence
.
•
Lisa
tied
her
bicycle
to
a
lamp
post
before
going
into
the
shop
.
Lisa
tied
her
bicycle
to
a
lamp
post
before
going
into
the
shop
.
noun
-
post
letters
and
parcels
that
are
sent
and
delivered
;
the
system
that
carries
them
•
The
post
arrived
late
because
of
the
snowstorm
.
The
post
arrived
late
because
of
the
snowstorm
.
•
I
dropped
the
birthday
card
in
the
post
this
morning
.
I
dropped
the
birthday
card
in
the
post
this
morning
.
noun
a
message
,
picture
,
or
piece
of
information
that
someone
puts
on
a
website
or
social-media
platform
•
Olivia
wrote
a
long
post
about
her
travels
on
her
blog
.
Olivia
wrote
a
long
post
about
her
travels
on
her
blog
.
•
The
funny
meme
quickly
became
the
most-liked
post
on
the
site
.
The
funny
meme
quickly
became
the
most-liked
post
on
the
site
.
verb
to
send
a
letter
or
parcel
through
the
postal
service
•
I
need
to
post
this
package
before
the
office
closes
.
I
need
to
post
this
package
before
the
office
closes
.
•
She
posted
the
application
form
yesterday
.
She
posted
the
application
form
yesterday
.
verb
to
put
a
message
,
photo
,
etc
.,
on
a
website
or
social-media
platform
•
She
loves
to
post
photos
of
her
cat
on
Instagram
.
She
loves
to
post
photos
of
her
cat
on
Instagram
.
•
The
company
posted
the
new
schedule
on
its
website
.
The
company
posted
the
new
schedule
on
its
website
.
noun
an
official
job
or
position
of
responsibility
•
He
was
offered
the
post
of
chief
engineer
at
the
factory
.
He
was
offered
the
post
of
chief
engineer
at
the
factory
.
•
After
the
election
,
she
resigned
from
her
ministerial
post
.
After
the
election
,
she
resigned
from
her
ministerial
post
.
noun
a
place
where
someone
,
especially
a
guard
or
soldier
,
is
assigned
to
stay
and
work
•
The
guard
stood
at
his
post
all
night
.
The
guard
stood
at
his
post
all
night
.
•
Nurses
were
already
at
their
posts
when
the
patients
arrived
.
Nurses
were
already
at
their
posts
when
the
patients
arrived
.
preposition
after
a
particular
time
or
event
•
Many
changes
were
made
post
lockdown
.
Many
changes
were
made
post
lockdown
.
•
Post
2000
,
the
town
’
s
population
doubled
.
Post
2000
,
the
town
’
s
population
doubled
.
politics
noun
-
politics
the
activities
,
ideas
,
and
processes
involved
in
governing
a
country
,
city
,
or
other
group
of
people
•
Young
people
are
becoming
more
interested
in
politics
and
how
decisions
are
made
.
Young
people
are
becoming
more
interested
in
politics
and
how
decisions
are
made
.
•
She
hopes
to
work
in
politics
after
finishing
university
.
She
hopes
to
work
in
politics
after
finishing
university
.
From
Greek
politika
‘
affairs
of
the
city
’,
via
Latin
and
Middle
French
,
ultimately
from
polis
‘
city‐state
’.
noun
a
person
’
s
or
group
’
s
set
of
political
beliefs
and
opinions
•
His
politics
are
much
more
conservative
than
mine
.
His
politics
are
much
more
conservative
than
mine
.
•
On
campus
,
students
discuss
their
politics
openly
.
On
campus
,
students
discuss
their
politics
openly
.
Same
historical
root
as
the
broader
sense
,
but
developed
in
English
from
the
17th
century
to
mean
‘
political
opinions
’.
popular
adjective
liked
,
enjoyed
,
or
admired
by
many
people
•
The
new
café
quickly
became
popular
with
students
from
the
nearby
university
.
The
new
café
quickly
became
popular
with
students
from
the
nearby
university
.
•
Her
comedy
videos
are
so
popular
that
they
get
millions
of
views
within
hours
.
Her
comedy
videos
are
so
popular
that
they
get
millions
of
views
within
hours
.
From
Latin
popularis
meaning
‘
belonging
to
the
people
’.
adjective
relating
to
or
intended
for
ordinary
people
rather
than
specialists
or
officials
•
He
writes
science
books
that
explain
difficult
ideas
in
a
popular
way
.
He
writes
science
books
that
explain
difficult
ideas
in
a
popular
way
.
•
The
museum
opened
an
exhibit
on
popular
culture
of
the
1990s
.
The
museum
opened
an
exhibit
on
popular
culture
of
the
1990s
.
Same
root
as
earlier
sense
;
16th-century
use
meant
‘
representing
the
people
’.
spot
noun
a
small
round
mark
,
dot
,
or
stain
on
a
surface
•
There
was
a
red
spot
of
paint
on
her
shirt
.
There
was
a
red
spot
of
paint
on
her
shirt
.
•
The
giraffe's
coat
is
covered
with
brown
spots
.
The
giraffe's
coat
is
covered
with
brown
spots
.
Old
English
spott
“
speck
,
stain
,”
of
Germanic
origin
,
related
to
Low
German
spött
“
speck
,
spot
.”
noun
a
particular
place
or
area
•
This
is
a
great
spot
for
fishing
.
This
is
a
great
spot
for
fishing
.
•
I
found
a
parking
spot
right
in
front
of
the
theater
.
I
found
a
parking
spot
right
in
front
of
the
theater
.
verb
-
spot
,
spotting
,
spots
,
spotted
to
notice
or
recognize
someone
or
something
,
especially
suddenly
or
from
a
distance
•
Can
you
spot
the
difference
between
these
two
pictures
?
Can
you
spot
the
difference
between
these
two
pictures
?
•
She
spotted
her
friend
in
the
crowd
.
She
spotted
her
friend
in
the
crowd
.
noun
(
UK
)
a
small
raised
red
mark
on
the
skin
caused
by
acne
;
a
pimple
•
He
woke
up
to
find
a
big
spot
on
his
chin
.
He
woke
up
to
find
a
big
spot
on
his
chin
.
•
She
covers
her
spots
with
a
little
concealer
before
school
.
She
covers
her
spots
with
a
little
concealer
before
school
.
noun
a
short
advertisement
on
television
,
radio
,
or
online
•
The
company
bought
a
30-second
spot
during
the
Super
Bowl
.
The
company
bought
a
30-second
spot
during
the
Super
Bowl
.
•
I
keep
hearing
that
catchy
jingle
in
their
new
TV
spot
.
I
keep
hearing
that
catchy
jingle
in
their
new
TV
spot
.
verb
-
spot
,
spotting
,
spots
,
spotted
to
watch
and
assist
someone
who
is
lifting
weights
to
ensure
they
exercise
safely
•
Can
you
spot
me
while
I
bench-press
?
Can
you
spot
me
while
I
bench-press
?
•
She
spotted
her
friend
during
squats
.
She
spotted
her
friend
during
squats
.
verb
-
spot
,
spotting
,
spots
,
spotted
(
informal
)
to
give
or
lend
someone
a
small
amount
of
money
that
they
need
temporarily
•
Could
you
spot
me
five
dollars
for
lunch
?
Could
you
spot
me
five
dollars
for
lunch
?
•
She
spotted
her
brother
the
bus
fare
.
She
spotted
her
brother
the
bus
fare
.
possibility
noun
-
possibility
,
possibilities
the
chance
that
something
may
happen
or
be
true
•
There
is
a
real
possibility
of
rain
this
afternoon
.
There
is
a
real
possibility
of
rain
this
afternoon
.
•
The
doctor
mentioned
the
possibility
of
surgery
if
the
pain
gets
worse
.
The
doctor
mentioned
the
possibility
of
surgery
if
the
pain
gets
worse
.
noun
-
possibility
,
possibilities
one
choice
or
course
of
action
that
might
be
taken
out
of
several
•
We
considered
every
possibility
before
making
our
decision
.
We
considered
every
possibility
before
making
our
decision
.
•
Moving
abroad
is
one
possibility
I'm
seriously
thinking
about
.
Moving
abroad
is
one
possibility
I'm
seriously
thinking
about
.
noun
-
possibility
,
possibilities
the
state
of
being
able
to
develop
,
improve
,
or
achieve
something
in
the
future
•
The
new
microscope
opened
up
a
whole
world
of
possibility
in
medical
research
.
The
new
microscope
opened
up
a
whole
world
of
possibility
in
medical
research
.
•
He
looked
at
the
empty
field
and
saw
nothing
but
possibility
.
He
looked
at
the
empty
field
and
saw
nothing
but
possibility
.
powerful
adjective
having
great
physical
strength
or
force
•
The
powerful
waves
smashed
against
the
rocks
.
The
powerful
waves
smashed
against
the
rocks
.
•
The
wrestler
’
s
arms
looked
powerful
as
he
lifted
the
heavy
barbell
.
The
wrestler
’
s
arms
looked
powerful
as
he
lifted
the
heavy
barbell
.
adjective
having
a
strong
influence
or
effect
on
people
or
events
•
She
made
a
powerful
speech
that
moved
the
whole
audience
to
tears
.
She
made
a
powerful
speech
that
moved
the
whole
audience
to
tears
.
•
Social
media
can
be
a
powerful
tool
for
spreading
information
.
Social
media
can
be
a
powerful
tool
for
spreading
information
.
adverb
very
;
extremely
(
used
to
add
force
to
an
adjective
or
another
adverb
)
•
It
’
s
powerful
cold
out
here
tonight
.
It
’
s
powerful
cold
out
here
tonight
.
•
This
chili
is
powerful
spicy
!
This
chili
is
powerful
spicy
!
potential
adjective
able
to
develop
,
happen
,
or
become
real
in
the
future
,
but
not
existing
or
active
yet
•
She
is
a
potential
candidate
for
the
scholarship
.
She
is
a
potential
candidate
for
the
scholarship
.
•
Scientists
are
studying
potential
threats
from
climate
change
.
Scientists
are
studying
potential
threats
from
climate
change
.
from
Late
Latin
potentialis
“
powerful
,
possible
”,
from
Latin
potentia
“
power
”
noun
-
potential
the
ability
or
quality
that
can
grow
and
lead
to
success
or
usefulness
in
the
future
•
The
coach
sees
great
potential
in
the
new
player
.
The
coach
sees
great
potential
in
the
new
player
.
•
With
more
training
,
her
potential
will
shine
.
With
more
training
,
her
potential
will
shine
.
from
Late
Latin
potentialis
“
powerful
,
possible
”,
from
Latin
potentia
“
power
”
noun
the
amount
of
stored
energy
at
a
point
,
especially
electric
or
gravitational
energy
,
often
measured
as
a
difference
between
two
points
•
A
battery's
positive
terminal
is
at
a
higher
electric
potential
than
its
negative
terminal
.
A
battery's
positive
terminal
is
at
a
higher
electric
potential
than
its
negative
terminal
.
•
Gravitational
potential
increases
as
you
lift
an
object
higher
.
Gravitational
potential
increases
as
you
lift
an
object
higher
.
technical
sense
developed
in
19th-century
physics
from
earlier
general
meaning
of
"
power
to
act
"
responsibility
noun
-
responsibility
,
responsibilities
a
duty
or
task
that
someone
is
required
or
expected
to
do
•
Locking
the
doors
every
night
is
your
responsibility
,
not
mine
.
Locking
the
doors
every
night
is
your
responsibility
,
not
mine
.
•
Parents
have
the
responsibility
to
keep
their
children
safe
near
the
busy
road
.
Parents
have
the
responsibility
to
keep
their
children
safe
near
the
busy
road
.
noun
-
responsibility
,
responsibilities
the
state
or
position
of
having
authority
and
being
in
charge
of
something
•
After
the
merger
,
Elena
took
full
responsibility
for
the
European
market
.
After
the
merger
,
Elena
took
full
responsibility
for
the
European
market
.
•
The
Ministry
of
Health
has
responsibility
for
hospitals
and
clinics
nationwide
.
The
Ministry
of
Health
has
responsibility
for
hospitals
and
clinics
nationwide
.
noun
-
responsibility
,
responsibilities
the
quality
of
being
reliable
and
making
good
decisions
•
Driving
a
car
requires
a
high
level
of
responsibility
.
Driving
a
car
requires
a
high
level
of
responsibility
.
•
She
showed
great
responsibility
when
she
returned
the
lost
wallet
to
its
owner
.
She
showed
great
responsibility
when
she
returned
the
lost
wallet
to
its
owner
.
from
Latin
responsum
‘
answer
,
promise
’
+
–bility
,
patterned
after
words
like
‘
ability
’
reporter
noun
a
person
whose
job
is
to
discover
facts
about
news
events
and
tell
the
public
about
them
in
newspapers
,
on
television
,
on
radio
,
or
online
•
The
reporter
interviewed
eyewitnesses
at
the
scene
of
the
accident
.
The
reporter
interviewed
eyewitnesses
at
the
scene
of
the
accident
.
•
After
writing
her
article
,
the
reporter
rushed
to
meet
the
newspaper's
deadline
.
After
writing
her
article
,
the
reporter
rushed
to
meet
the
newspaper's
deadline
.
from
the
verb
“
report
”
+
“
-er
,”
first
used
in
the
sense
of
a
news
gatherer
in
the
early
1800s
noun
a
person
whose
job
is
to
record
every
word
spoken
in
a
court
or
other
formal
meeting
,
usually
using
a
special
machine
,
so
that
an
exact
written
record
exists
•
The
court
reporter
typed
every
word
the
witness
said
.
The
court
reporter
typed
every
word
the
witness
said
.
•
The
judge
asked
the
reporter
to
read
back
the
defendant's
last
statement
.
The
judge
asked
the
reporter
to
read
back
the
defendant's
last
statement
.
extension
of
sense
‘
one
who
reports
’
to
the
legal
context
in
the
mid-1800s
,
when
verbatim
records
of
trials
became
standard
noun
a
book
or
set
of
books
that
regularly
publishes
the
written
decisions
of
a
particular
court
or
group
of
courts
•
Law
students
often
consult
the
Federal
Reporter
to
study
precedent
.
Law
students
often
consult
the
Federal
Reporter
to
study
precedent
.
•
This
case
was
first
printed
in
the
regional
reporter
in
1987
.
This
case
was
first
printed
in
the
regional
reporter
in
1987
.
from
the
idea
of
a
volume
that
‘
reports
’
judicial
opinions
to
the
public
,
first
appearing
in
English
law
publishing
in
the
16th
century
responsible
adjective
-
responsible
having
the
job
or
duty
to
take
care
of
or
deal
with
someone
or
something
•
The
teacher
is
responsible
for
the
safety
of
the
students
during
the
trip
.
The
teacher
is
responsible
for
the
safety
of
the
students
during
the
trip
.
•
I
am
responsible
for
locking
the
office
every
night
.
I
am
responsible
for
locking
the
office
every
night
.
From
Medieval
Latin
responsābilis
,
from
Latin
respondēre
“
to
answer
”.
adjective
-
responsible
being
the
person
or
thing
that
causes
something
,
especially
something
bad
•
Police
believe
the
storm
was
responsible
for
the
power
outage
.
Police
believe
the
storm
was
responsible
for
the
power
outage
.
•
Scientists
say
human
activity
is
largely
responsible
for
climate
change
.
Scientists
say
human
activity
is
largely
responsible
for
climate
change
.
adjective
-
responsible
showing
good
judgment
and
able
to
be
trusted
to
do
what
is
needed
•
Maria
is
a
very
responsible
student
who
always
finishes
her
homework
on
time
.
Maria
is
a
very
responsible
student
who
always
finishes
her
homework
on
time
.
•
Please
choose
someone
responsible
to
look
after
the
dog
while
we
are
away
.
Please
choose
someone
responsible
to
look
after
the
dog
while
we
are
away
.
adjective
-
responsible
describing
a
job
or
position
that
involves
important
duties
and
decisions
•
She
was
promoted
to
a
responsible
position
as
head
of
marketing
.
She
was
promoted
to
a
responsible
position
as
head
of
marketing
.
•
Pilots
hold
highly
responsible
jobs
that
require
constant
focus
.
Pilots
hold
highly
responsible
jobs
that
require
constant
focus
.
poll
noun
a
survey
in
which
people
are
asked
questions
to
discover
what
they
think
about
something
•
Before
the
election
,
the
newspaper
published
a
poll
showing
the
mayor
had
60%
support
.
Before
the
election
,
the
newspaper
published
a
poll
showing
the
mayor
had
60%
support
.
•
The
company
ordered
a
customer
satisfaction
poll
to
improve
its
service
.
The
company
ordered
a
customer
satisfaction
poll
to
improve
its
service
.
verb
to
ask
many
people
the
same
questions
to
find
out
what
they
think
about
something
•
The
research
team
polled
1
,
000
voters
across
the
country
.
The
research
team
polled
1
,
000
voters
across
the
country
.
•
We
plan
to
poll
our
employees
about
remote
work
options
.
We
plan
to
poll
our
employees
about
remote
work
options
.
verb
to
receive
a
particular
number
of
votes
in
an
election
•
The
independent
candidate
polled
over
10
,
000
votes
in
the
city
.
The
independent
candidate
polled
over
10
,
000
votes
in
the
city
.
•
Our
party
hopes
to
poll
enough
support
to
win
a
majority
.
Our
party
hopes
to
poll
enough
support
to
win
a
majority
.
noun
the
top
of
a
person
’
s
or
animal
’
s
head
•
The
toddler
placed
a
sunny
hat
on
his
tiny
poll
.
The
toddler
placed
a
sunny
hat
on
his
tiny
poll
.
•
The
horse
shook
its
poll
to
chase
away
flies
.
The
horse
shook
its
poll
to
chase
away
flies
.
possibly
adverb
perhaps
;
indicating
that
something
might
happen
,
be
true
,
or
exist
•
It
will
possibly
rain
later
,
so
bring
an
umbrella
.
It
will
possibly
rain
later
,
so
bring
an
umbrella
.
•
She
will
possibly
arrive
before
noon
if
the
traffic
is
light
.
She
will
possibly
arrive
before
noon
if
the
traffic
is
light
.
From
Latin
possibilis
(“
that
can
be
done
”)
+
-ly
.
adverb
used
to
make
a
request
,
offer
,
or
question
sound
more
polite
or
less
direct
•
Could
you
possibly
open
the
window
?
It's
hot
in
here
.
Could
you
possibly
open
the
window
?
It's
hot
in
here
.
•
Would
it
be
possibly
alright
if
I
borrowed
your
notes
?
Would
it
be
possibly
alright
if
I
borrowed
your
notes
?
adverb
used
with
negatives
or
in
rhetorical
questions
to
emphasize
that
something
is
impossible
or
hard
to
believe
•
I
can't
possibly
finish
this
report
by
tonight
.
I
can't
possibly
finish
this
report
by
tonight
.
•
How
could
she
possibly
forget
her
own
birthday
?
How
could
she
possibly
forget
her
own
birthday
?
impossible
adjective
not
able
to
happen
,
exist
,
or
be
done
•
It
seemed
impossible
to
finish
the
puzzle
,
but
Maya
kept
trying
.
It
seemed
impossible
to
finish
the
puzzle
,
but
Maya
kept
trying
.
•
Climbing
the
sheer
cliff
without
ropes
is
impossible
for
most
people
.
Climbing
the
sheer
cliff
without
ropes
is
impossible
for
most
people
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
impossibilis
,
from
in-
‘
not
’
+
possibilis
‘
able
to
be
done
’.
noun
something
that
cannot
happen
or
be
achieved
•
Inventing
a
machine
that
stops
time
is
an
impossible
we
still
dream
about
.
Inventing
a
machine
that
stops
time
is
an
impossible
we
still
dream
about
.
•
She
enjoys
turning
impossibles
into
reality
through
science
.
She
enjoys
turning
impossibles
into
reality
through
science
.
Derived
from
the
adjective
use
;
first
recorded
as
a
noun
in
the
17th
century
.
pound
noun
-
study
,
studying
,
studies
,
studied
,
happy
,
happier
,
happiest
a
unit
of
weight
equal
to
16
ounces
,
or
about
0
.
454
kilograms
•
The
recipe
calls
for
one
pound
of
strawberries
.
The
recipe
calls
for
one
pound
of
strawberries
.
•
He
lost
five
pounds
after
a
week
of
hiking
.
He
lost
five
pounds
after
a
week
of
hiking
.
From
Old
English
“
pund
,”
ultimately
from
Latin
“
pōndo
” (
by
weight
).
importance
noun
the
quality
of
being
significant
,
valuable
,
or
having
a
strong
effect
•
The
teacher
explained
the
importance
of
washing
hands
before
meals
.
The
teacher
explained
the
importance
of
washing
hands
before
meals
.
•
You
will
soon
understand
the
importance
of
saving
money
early
in
life
.
You
will
soon
understand
the
importance
of
saving
money
early
in
life
.
From
Middle
French
importance
,
from
Latin
importare
“
to
bring
in
,
signify
.”
noun
a
high
level
of
status
,
influence
,
or
power
that
a
person
holds
•
Many
dignitaries
and
people
of
importance
attended
the
ceremony
.
Many
dignitaries
and
people
of
importance
attended
the
ceremony
.
•
She
spoke
as
if
she
were
a
woman
of
great
importance
.
She
spoke
as
if
she
were
a
woman
of
great
importance
.
Same
historical
origin
as
the
general
sense
,
but
applied
to
personal
social
standing
since
the
16th
century
.
corporate
adjective
connected
with
large
companies
or
with
the
business
world
•
The
firm
unveiled
a
new
corporate
logo
to
modernize
its
image
.
The
firm
unveiled
a
new
corporate
logo
to
modernize
its
image
.
•
She
hopes
to
climb
the
corporate
ladder
and
become
a
manager
within
five
years
.
She
hopes
to
climb
the
corporate
ladder
and
become
a
manager
within
five
years
.
From
Latin
corporatus
‘
formed
into
a
body
’,
past
participle
of
corporare
,
from
corpus
‘
body
’.
adjective
shared
by
or
belonging
to
the
whole
group
,
not
just
to
one
person
•
The
clean-up
of
the
beach
was
a
corporate
responsibility
for
all
volunteers
.
The
clean-up
of
the
beach
was
a
corporate
responsibility
for
all
volunteers
.
•
They
joined
in
a
corporate
prayer
for
peace
.
They
joined
in
a
corporate
prayer
for
peace
.
Sense
extension
from
the
idea
of
a
‘
body
’
acting
as
one
.
politician
noun
a
person
who
is
elected
,
or
seeks
to
be
elected
,
to
public
office
and
helps
make
decisions
for
the
government
•
The
local
politician
visited
the
school
to
talk
about
new
community
projects
.
The
local
politician
visited
the
school
to
talk
about
new
community
projects
.
•
Voters
expect
their
politician
to
keep
campaign
promises
.
Voters
expect
their
politician
to
keep
campaign
promises
.
From
French
politicien
,
based
on
politics
+
‑ian
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
17th
century
.
noun
a
person
who
is
skilled
at
gaining
and
keeping
power
in
politics
,
sometimes
using
clever
or
not
entirely
honest
methods
•
Many
felt
the
veteran
politician
cared
more
about
staying
in
power
than
solving
problems
.
Many
felt
the
veteran
politician
cared
more
about
staying
in
power
than
solving
problems
.
•
She
is
such
a
skillful
politician
that
she
always
knows
how
to
win
support
.
She
is
such
a
skillful
politician
that
she
always
knows
how
to
win
support
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
,
but
this
sense
developed
its
negative
shading
in
the
19th
century
as
public
distrust
of
political
tactics
grew
.
pocket
noun
a
small
cloth
bag
sewn
into
clothes
,
bags
,
or
other
items
so
you
can
carry
or
keep
small
things
in
it
•
Sara
slid
her
phone
into
her
pocket
and
walked
outside
.
Sara
slid
her
phone
into
her
pocket
and
walked
outside
.
•
The
old
coat
had
a
hole
in
its
left
pocket
,
so
coins
kept
falling
out
.
The
old
coat
had
a
hole
in
its
left
pocket
,
so
coins
kept
falling
out
.
From
Middle
English
poket
,
diminutive
of
poket
,
from
Old
North
French
poque
“
bag
”.
Originally
meaning
“
small
bag
”,
later
“
small
bag
sewn
into
clothes
”.
noun
one
of
the
six
holes
at
the
edge
of
a
billiard
or
pool
table
into
which
balls
are
struck
•
The
red
ball
rolled
across
the
felt
and
dropped
neatly
into
the
corner
pocket
.
The
red
ball
rolled
across
the
felt
and
dropped
neatly
into
the
corner
pocket
.
•
She
lined
up
the
shot
and
aimed
for
the
side
pocket
.
She
lined
up
the
shot
and
aimed
for
the
side
pocket
.
Borrowed
from
the
main
sense
of
"
pocket
"
because
the
holes
resemble
small
bags
.
verb
to
put
something
into
your
pocket
or
to
take
or
keep
money
or
things
,
often
secretly
or
unfairly
•
She
quickly
pocketed
the
coin
she
found
on
the
sidewalk
.
She
quickly
pocketed
the
coin
she
found
on
the
sidewalk
.
•
The
player
pocketed
a
huge
bonus
after
scoring
the
winning
goal
.
The
player
pocketed
a
huge
bonus
after
scoring
the
winning
goal
.
Verb
sense
comes
from
the
noun
:
to
pocket
originally
meant
“
to
place
in
one
’
s
pocket
”.
Later
it
gained
the
idea
of
taking
money
for
oneself
.
adjective
small
and
designed
to
be
carried
easily
in
a
pocket
;
miniature
•
She
bought
a
pocket
dictionary
for
her
trip
.
She
bought
a
pocket
dictionary
for
her
trip
.
•
The
camper
carried
a
pocket
torch
instead
of
a
large
lantern
.
The
camper
carried
a
pocket
torch
instead
of
a
large
lantern
.
Transferred
adjective
use
from
the
noun
:
describing
objects
small
enough
to
fit
into
a
pocket
.
noun
a
small
,
separate
area
or
group
inside
something
larger
•
There
was
a
pocket
of
warm
air
in
the
otherwise
cold
cave
.
There
was
a
pocket
of
warm
air
in
the
otherwise
cold
cave
.
•
The
city
still
had
small
pockets
of
old
houses
among
the
new
skyscrapers
.
The
city
still
had
small
pockets
of
old
houses
among
the
new
skyscrapers
.
Extended
metaphor
from
the
idea
of
a
small
bag
that
sits
inside
something
larger
.
pool
noun
a
large
,
man-made
container
filled
with
water
where
people
swim
and
play
•
On
a
hot
afternoon
,
children
splashed
happily
in
the
outdoor
pool
behind
the
hotel
.
On
a
hot
afternoon
,
children
splashed
happily
in
the
outdoor
pool
behind
the
hotel
.
•
Lily
swam
twenty
laps
in
the
Olympic-size
pool
before
breakfast
.
Lily
swam
twenty
laps
in
the
Olympic-size
pool
before
breakfast
.
From
Old
English
‘
pōl
’
meaning
‘
small
body
of
standing
water
’,
later
applied
to
man-made
basins
for
bathing
and
swimming
.
noun
a
small
area
where
liquid
has
collected
and
is
lying
still
on
a
surface
•
After
the
heavy
rain
,
a
shallow
pool
formed
on
the
patio
tiles
.
After
the
heavy
rain
,
a
shallow
pool
formed
on
the
patio
tiles
.
•
A
thin
pool
of
oil
glistened
beneath
the
parked
car
.
A
thin
pool
of
oil
glistened
beneath
the
parked
car
.
Old
English
‘
pōl
’,
meaning
a
natural
puddle
or
small
lake
.
noun
a
game
played
on
a
felt-covered
table
in
which
players
use
cues
to
knock
balls
into
pockets
•
Carlos
sank
the
eight
ball
and
won
the
pool
match
.
Carlos
sank
the
eight
ball
and
won
the
pool
match
.
•
She
chalked
her
cue
before
breaking
in
a
game
of
pool
.
She
chalked
her
cue
before
breaking
in
a
game
of
pool
.
The
game
name
‘
pool
’
comes
from
19th-century
American
‘
poolrooms
’,
which
were
betting
parlors
that
also
had
billiard
tables
.
noun
a
shared
supply
of
money
,
people
,
or
resources
that
many
contributors
can
use
•
The
company
recruited
designers
from
its
talent
pool
to
start
the
new
project
.
The
company
recruited
designers
from
its
talent
pool
to
start
the
new
project
.
•
Five
families
set
up
a
babysitting
pool
so
that
parents
could
enjoy
occasional
date
nights
.
Five
families
set
up
a
babysitting
pool
so
that
parents
could
enjoy
occasional
date
nights
.
Sense
extended
from
the
idea
of
gamblers
‘
pooling
’
stakes
into
one
pot
in
the
18th
century
.
verb
-
pool
,
pooling
,
pools
,
pooled
to
combine
money
,
information
,
or
other
resources
so
that
they
can
be
used
together
•
The
students
pooled
their
money
to
buy
a
birthday
cake
for
the
teacher
.
The
students
pooled
their
money
to
buy
a
birthday
cake
for
the
teacher
.
•
During
the
blackout
,
neighbors
agreed
to
pool
their
generators
to
keep
important
appliances
running
.
During
the
blackout
,
neighbors
agreed
to
pool
their
generators
to
keep
important
appliances
running
.
Verb
sense
arises
from
gamblers
‘
pooling
’
stakes
;
first
recorded
in
the
1870s
.
verb
-
pool
,
pooling
,
pools
,
pooled
(
of
liquid
)
to
collect
in
one
place
and
form
a
small
,
still
area
•
Water
began
to
pool
on
the
kitchen
floor
when
the
pipe
burst
.
Water
began
to
pool
on
the
kitchen
floor
when
the
pipe
burst
.
•
Sweat
pooled
on
her
forehead
after
she
finished
the
marathon
.
Sweat
pooled
on
her
forehead
after
she
finished
the
marathon
.
From
the
noun
‘
pool
’;
first
used
as
a
verb
meaning
‘
to
form
a
puddle
’
in
the
mid-19th
century
.
propose
verb
-
propose
,
proposing
,
proposes
,
proposed
to
suggest
an
idea
,
plan
,
or
course
of
action
for
other
people
to
think
about
or
decide
on
•
At
the
meeting
,
Sarah
proposed
a
new
marketing
strategy
to
boost
sales
.
At
the
meeting
,
Sarah
proposed
a
new
marketing
strategy
to
boost
sales
.
•
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
propose
solutions
to
the
city
’
s
pollution
problem
.
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
propose
solutions
to
the
city
’
s
pollution
problem
.
verb
-
propose
,
proposing
,
proposes
,
proposed
to
ask
someone
to
marry
you
•
Under
a
starlit
sky
,
Jack
knelt
down
and
proposed
to
Emma
.
Under
a
starlit
sky
,
Jack
knelt
down
and
proposed
to
Emma
.
•
She
was
shaking
with
excitement
when
she
proposed
to
her
boyfriend
on
the
mountain
peak
.
She
was
shaking
with
excitement
when
she
proposed
to
her
boyfriend
on
the
mountain
peak
.
verb
-
propose
,
proposing
,
proposes
,
proposed
to
formally
suggest
someone
for
a
position
,
honor
,
or
membership
•
The
committee
proposed
Dr
.
Lee
as
the
next
chairperson
.
The
committee
proposed
Dr
.
Lee
as
the
next
chairperson
.
•
Members
of
the
club
proposed
Ana
for
treasurer
.
Members
of
the
club
proposed
Ana
for
treasurer
.
component
noun
one
of
several
parts
that
together
make
up
a
larger
whole
•
The
engine
will
not
run
if
even
a
single
component
is
missing
.
The
engine
will
not
run
if
even
a
single
component
is
missing
.
•
Teamwork
is
an
essential
component
of
winning
the
championship
.
Teamwork
is
an
essential
component
of
winning
the
championship
.
from
Latin
componere
“
to
put
together
”
via
medieval
Latin
componentem
,
meaning
“
put
together
,
forming
a
whole
”
noun
a
separate
piece
of
electronic
,
mechanical
,
or
software
hardware
that
can
be
installed
or
replaced
in
a
larger
system
•
The
motherboard
failed
because
one
of
the
power
components
overheated
.
The
motherboard
failed
because
one
of
the
power
components
overheated
.
•
Many
hobbyists
enjoy
soldering
their
own
audio
amplifier
components
.
Many
hobbyists
enjoy
soldering
their
own
audio
amplifier
components
.
Sense
extended
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
the
rise
of
electronics
,
referring
to
discrete
parts
that
could
be
assembled
into
complex
devices
.
adjective
forming
part
of
something
larger
,
usually
used
before
a
noun
•
The
watch
was
dismantled
into
its
component
parts
.
The
watch
was
dismantled
into
its
component
parts
.
•
Before
painting
,
you
must
mix
the
three
component
colors
correctly
.
Before
painting
,
you
must
mix
the
three
component
colors
correctly
.
Post-positive
use
dating
from
the
early
19th
century
,
from
the
noun
sense
,
to
describe
something
belonging
to
a
whole
.
suppose
verb
-
suppose
,
supposing
,
supposes
,
supposed
to
think
that
something
is
probably
true
,
even
if
you
are
not
completely
sure
•
I
suppose
she's
already
at
the
station
by
now
.
I
suppose
she's
already
at
the
station
by
now
.
•
Do
you
suppose
the
meeting
will
finish
early
?
Do
you
suppose
the
meeting
will
finish
early
?
From
Middle
English
supposen
,
from
Old
French
supposer
“
to
imagine
,
assume
,”
from
Latin
suppōnere
“
to
put
under
,
substitute
,
assume
.”
conjunction
used
to
introduce
a
suggestion
or
possible
situation
,
similar
to
“
what
if
”
•
Suppose
you
lose
your
keys
—
how
will
you
get
in
?
Suppose
you
lose
your
keys
—
how
will
you
get
in
?
•
Suppose
they
call
while
we
’
re
out
;
who
can
take
the
message
?
Suppose
they
call
while
we
’
re
out
;
who
can
take
the
message
?
verb
-
suppose
,
supposing
,
supposes
,
supposed
to
imagine
a
situation
or
accept
something
as
true
for
the
purpose
of
discussion
or
explanation
•
Suppose
we
doubled
the
budget
—
could
we
finish
earlier
?
Suppose
we
doubled
the
budget
—
could
we
finish
earlier
?
•
Let
’
s
suppose
that
everyone
arrives
on
time
.
Let
’
s
suppose
that
everyone
arrives
on
time
.
proposal
noun
the
act
of
asking
someone
to
marry
you
•
During
dinner
,
Mark
got
down
on
one
knee
and
made
a
heartfelt
proposal
.
During
dinner
,
Mark
got
down
on
one
knee
and
made
a
heartfelt
proposal
.
•
Ella
burst
into
tears
of
joy
after
the
surprise
proposal
in
the
garden
.
Ella
burst
into
tears
of
joy
after
the
surprise
proposal
in
the
garden
.
noun
a
plan
,
idea
,
or
suggestion
that
someone
puts
forward
for
others
to
think
about
or
decide
on
•
At
the
meeting
,
Sara
presented
her
proposal
for
a
new
playground
.
At
the
meeting
,
Sara
presented
her
proposal
for
a
new
playground
.
•
The
city
council
rejected
the
expensive
proposal
.
The
city
council
rejected
the
expensive
proposal
.
From
the
verb
“
propose
”
+
noun
suffix
“
-al
”,
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
,
ultimately
from
Latin
“
proponere
”
meaning
“
to
put
forward
”.
corporation
noun
a
large
company
that
the
law
treats
as
a
single
organization
,
separate
from
the
people
who
own
or
run
it
•
Mia
was
thrilled
when
she
landed
a
job
at
a
corporation
that
designs
electric
cars
.
Mia
was
thrilled
when
she
landed
a
job
at
a
corporation
that
designs
electric
cars
.
•
The
corporation
announced
that
it
would
open
new
factories
and
create
hundreds
of
jobs
.
The
corporation
announced
that
it
would
open
new
factories
and
create
hundreds
of
jobs
.
From
Latin
corporātiō
(“
a
group
of
people
united
in
one
body
”),
from
corpus
(“
body
”).
noun
humorous
old-fashioned
word
for
a
large
round
stomach
•
Uncle
Joe
patted
his
growing
corporation
after
the
big
holiday
meal
.
Uncle
Joe
patted
his
growing
corporation
after
the
big
holiday
meal
.
•
He
blamed
his
corporation
on
a
love
of
pastries
and
a
dislike
of
exercise
.
He
blamed
his
corporation
on
a
love
of
pastries
and
a
dislike
of
exercise
.
Playful
extension
of
the
main
sense
,
joking
that
a
person
’
s
body
has
incorporated
a
large
amount
of
food
into
one
“
company
.”
noun
in
British
law
in
the
past
,
an
officially
recognized
group
of
people
chosen
to
govern
a
town
or
city
•
Until
the
reforms
of
the
19th
century
,
the
corporation
of
Bristol
had
the
power
to
set
local
taxes
.
Until
the
reforms
of
the
19th
century
,
the
corporation
of
Bristol
had
the
power
to
set
local
taxes
.
•
The
town
’
s
medieval
charter
granted
its
corporation
exclusive
rights
to
run
the
weekly
market
.
The
town
’
s
medieval
charter
granted
its
corporation
exclusive
rights
to
run
the
weekly
market
.
Same
Latin
origin
as
the
commercial
sense
;
this
meaning
developed
in
medieval
England
for
town
governments
incorporated
by
royal
charter
.
expose
verb
-
expose
,
exposing
,
exposes
,
exposed
to
remove
a
cover
or
obstacle
so
that
people
can
now
see
something
that
was
hidden
•
The
strong
wind
blew
the
sand
away
and
exposed
the
ancient
coins
buried
on
the
beach
.
The
strong
wind
blew
the
sand
away
and
exposed
the
ancient
coins
buried
on
the
beach
.
•
The
plumber
exposed
the
broken
pipe
by
cutting
a
hole
in
the
wall
.
The
plumber
exposed
the
broken
pipe
by
cutting
a
hole
in
the
wall
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
exponere
‘
put
out
,
set
forth
,
explain
’,
later
influenced
by
French
exposer
‘
lay
open
’.
verb
-
expose
,
exposing
,
exposes
,
exposed
to
leave
someone
or
something
without
protection
so
that
they
may
be
harmed
by
weather
,
danger
,
disease
,
or
similar
•
Too
much
time
in
the
sun
exposes
your
skin
to
harmful
UV
rays
.
Too
much
time
in
the
sun
exposes
your
skin
to
harmful
UV
rays
.
•
The
report
showed
that
low-income
workers
are
more
exposed
to
toxic
chemicals
at
factories
.
The
report
showed
that
low-income
workers
are
more
exposed
to
toxic
chemicals
at
factories
.
verb
-
expose
,
exposing
,
exposes
,
exposed
to
give
someone
the
chance
to
learn
about
or
experience
something
new
or
different
•
Living
abroad
exposed
her
to
new
cultures
and
languages
.
Living
abroad
exposed
her
to
new
cultures
and
languages
.
•
The
science
club
aims
to
expose
children
to
basic
robotics
.
The
science
club
aims
to
expose
children
to
basic
robotics
.
verb
-
expose
,
exposing
,
exposes
,
exposed
to
make
dishonest
,
secret
,
or
illegal
behaviour
known
to
the
public
•
The
newspaper
article
exposed
widespread
corruption
in
the
company
.
The
newspaper
article
exposed
widespread
corruption
in
the
company
.
•
Whistle-blowers
risk
their
jobs
to
expose
wrongdoing
.
Whistle-blowers
risk
their
jobs
to
expose
wrongdoing
.
airport
noun
a
place
where
airplanes
take
off
and
land
,
with
runways
and
buildings
for
passengers
and
cargo
•
We
arrived
at
the
airport
two
hours
before
our
flight
.
We
arrived
at
the
airport
two
hours
before
our
flight
.
•
Thunder
rumbled
as
a
plane
touched
down
at
the
rainy
airport
.
Thunder
rumbled
as
a
plane
touched
down
at
the
rainy
airport
.
From
air
+
port
,
first
recorded
in
the
early
20th
century
when
commercial
aviation
began
.
AirPort
noun
Apple
’
s
trademarked
line
of
Wi-Fi
base
stations
and
networking
cards
used
to
connect
computers
and
devices
to
wireless
networks
•
The
old
iMac
still
connects
to
the
internet
through
an
AirPort
base
station
.
The
old
iMac
still
connects
to
the
internet
through
an
AirPort
base
station
.
•
She
replaced
her
aging
AirPort
router
with
a
newer
mesh
system
for
faster
speeds
.
She
replaced
her
aging
AirPort
router
with
a
newer
mesh
system
for
faster
speeds
.
Introduced
by
Apple
in
1999
as
a
consumer-friendly
brand
name
for
IEEE
802
.
11b
wireless
networking
products
.
oppose
verb
-
oppose
,
opposing
,
opposes
,
opposed
to
disagree
with
something
and
try
to
stop
it
or
change
it
•
Many
citizens
oppose
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
park
.
Many
citizens
oppose
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
park
.
•
Environmental
groups
strongly
oppose
dumping
waste
into
the
river
.
Environmental
groups
strongly
oppose
dumping
waste
into
the
river
.
From
Latin
opponere
“
to
set
against
,”
through
Old
French
opposer
.
verb
-
oppose
,
opposing
,
opposes
,
opposed
to
compete
,
fight
,
or
play
against
someone
or
another
team
•
Our
team
will
oppose
last
year
’
s
champions
in
the
final
.
Our
team
will
oppose
last
year
’
s
champions
in
the
final
.
•
In
the
boxing
ring
,
the
newcomer
opposed
a
seasoned
veteran
.
In
the
boxing
ring
,
the
newcomer
opposed
a
seasoned
veteran
.
verb
-
oppose
,
opposing
,
opposes
,
opposed
to
place
or
set
one
thing
against
another
to
show
contrast
or
difference
•
The
author
opposes
light
with
darkness
to
emphasize
hope
.
The
author
opposes
light
with
darkness
to
emphasize
hope
.
•
In
his
speech
,
he
opposed
wealth
to
virtue
,
warning
against
greed
.
In
his
speech
,
he
opposed
wealth
to
virtue
,
warning
against
greed
.
opposition
noun
resistance
or
disagreement
towards
an
idea
,
action
,
or
plan
•
Local
residents
voiced
fierce
opposition
to
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
oak
trees
.
Local
residents
voiced
fierce
opposition
to
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
oak
trees
.
•
The
students'
opposition
forced
the
school
to
reconsider
the
dress
code
policy
.
The
students'
opposition
forced
the
school
to
reconsider
the
dress
code
policy
.
From
Latin
oppositiō
,
meaning
“
a
placing
against
”.
noun
the
political
party
or
group
that
is
not
in
power
and
seeks
to
challenge
or
replace
the
government
•
The
opposition
accused
the
prime
minister
of
ignoring
rising
prices
.
The
opposition
accused
the
prime
minister
of
ignoring
rising
prices
.
•
After
losing
the
election
,
the
party
moved
into
opposition
.
After
losing
the
election
,
the
party
moved
into
opposition
.
noun
the
person
or
team
you
are
competing
against
in
sports
or
a
contest
•
Our
basketball
coach
studied
the
opposition
before
the
big
game
.
Our
basketball
coach
studied
the
opposition
before
the
big
game
.
•
The
runner
glanced
back
to
see
how
close
the
opposition
was
.
The
runner
glanced
back
to
see
how
close
the
opposition
was
.
noun
in
astronomy
,
the
position
of
a
planet
when
it
is
directly
opposite
the
Sun
in
the
sky
as
seen
from
Earth
•
Mars
will
reach
opposition
next
month
,
glowing
bright
orange
all
night
.
Mars
will
reach
opposition
next
month
,
glowing
bright
orange
all
night
.
•
During
opposition
,
Saturn's
rings
appear
especially
vivid
through
a
small
telescope
.
During
opposition
,
Saturn's
rings
appear
especially
vivid
through
a
small
telescope
.
exposure
noun
the
state
of
coming
into
direct
contact
with
something
harmful
or
unpleasant
,
usually
without
protection
•
After
an
hour
of
direct
sunlight
,
the
hikers
worried
about
exposure
to
UV
rays
.
After
an
hour
of
direct
sunlight
,
the
hikers
worried
about
exposure
to
UV
rays
.
•
The
doctor
asked
if
the
patient
had
recent
exposure
to
anyone
with
the
flu
.
The
doctor
asked
if
the
patient
had
recent
exposure
to
anyone
with
the
flu
.
late
Middle
English
:
from
expose
+
-ure
,
patterned
after
enclosure
noun
public
attention
from
newspapers
,
television
,
social
media
,
or
other
outlets
that
makes
people
aware
of
someone
or
something
•
The
charity
gained
widespread
exposure
after
a
famous
actor
mentioned
it
online
.
The
charity
gained
widespread
exposure
after
a
famous
actor
mentioned
it
online
.
•
Small
businesses
often
use
social
media
to
get
free
exposure
for
their
products
.
Small
businesses
often
use
social
media
to
get
free
exposure
for
their
products
.
noun
in
photography
,
the
amount
of
light
that
reaches
film
or
a
digital
sensor
,
or
a
single
photograph
produced
with
that
light
•
If
your
photo
is
too
dark
,
increase
the
exposure
by
slowing
the
shutter
speed
.
If
your
photo
is
too
dark
,
increase
the
exposure
by
slowing
the
shutter
speed
.
•
The
long-exposure
shot
captured
smooth
trails
of
city
traffic
at
night
.
The
long-exposure
shot
captured
smooth
trails
of
city
traffic
at
night
.
noun
the
direction
in
which
a
building
,
window
,
or
slope
faces
and
the
amount
of
sunlight
or
weather
it
receives
•
Apartments
with
southern
exposure
stay
warmer
in
winter
.
Apartments
with
southern
exposure
stay
warmer
in
winter
.
•
The
architect
adjusted
the
design
to
improve
eastward
exposure
for
morning
light
.
The
architect
adjusted
the
design
to
improve
eastward
exposure
for
morning
light
.
noun
the
act
of
revealing
wrongdoing
,
secrets
,
or
dishonest
behavior
so
that
it
becomes
known
to
the
public
•
The
reporter
’
s
exposure
of
the
scandal
led
to
the
mayor
’
s
resignation
.
The
reporter
’
s
exposure
of
the
scandal
led
to
the
mayor
’
s
resignation
.
•
Whistleblowers
often
risk
their
jobs
to
assist
in
the
exposure
of
corporate
fraud
.
Whistleblowers
often
risk
their
jobs
to
assist
in
the
exposure
of
corporate
fraud
.
noun
the
amount
of
financial
risk
a
person
or
organization
faces
,
especially
the
potential
for
losing
money
•
Diversifying
investments
reduces
exposure
to
market
volatility
.
Diversifying
investments
reduces
exposure
to
market
volatility
.
•
The
bank
limited
its
exposure
to
risky
loans
after
the
crisis
.
The
bank
limited
its
exposure
to
risky
loans
after
the
crisis
.
pour
verb
to
make
a
liquid
flow
,
or
to
flow
,
in
a
steady
stream
from
one
place
to
another
,
especially
out
of
a
container
•
Carefully
,
Leo
poured
the
hot
soup
into
the
bowl
.
Carefully
,
Leo
poured
the
hot
soup
into
the
bowl
.
•
Please
pour
me
a
glass
of
water
.
Please
pour
me
a
glass
of
water
.
Middle
English
"
pouren
",
of
uncertain
origin
;
related
to
Old
French
"
pourer
"
meaning
"
to
sift
,
strain
".
verb
(
of
rain
)
to
fall
very
heavily
for
a
period
of
time
•
It
was
pouring
when
we
left
the
movie
theater
.
It
was
pouring
when
we
left
the
movie
theater
.
•
Don
’
t
forget
your
raincoat
;
it
might
pour
later
.
Don
’
t
forget
your
raincoat
;
it
might
pour
later
.
verb
to
move
quickly
and
in
large
numbers
in
a
continuous
stream
•
Fans
poured
into
the
stadium
two
hours
before
kickoff
.
Fans
poured
into
the
stadium
two
hours
before
kickoff
.
•
Letters
of
support
poured
in
after
the
charity
event
.
Letters
of
support
poured
in
after
the
charity
event
.
opponent
noun
a
person
or
team
that
you
are
playing
against
or
competing
with
in
a
sport
,
game
,
or
other
contest
•
During
the
chess
tournament
,
Maria
studied
her
opponent's
moves
carefully
.
During
the
chess
tournament
,
Maria
studied
her
opponent's
moves
carefully
.
•
The
boxer
knocked
his
opponent
down
in
the
second
round
.
The
boxer
knocked
his
opponent
down
in
the
second
round
.
From
Latin
opponens
,
present
participle
of
opponere
“
to
set
against
”.
noun
someone
who
disagrees
with
and
actively
tries
to
stop
an
idea
,
plan
,
or
policy
•
She
is
a
vocal
opponent
of
single-use
plastics
.
She
is
a
vocal
opponent
of
single-use
plastics
.
•
Many
citizens
became
opponents
of
the
new
tax
law
.
Many
citizens
became
opponents
of
the
new
tax
law
.
From
Latin
opponens
,
present
participle
of
opponere
“
to
set
against
”.
The
sense
of
political
or
ideological
opposition
developed
in
the
17th
century
.
portion
noun
a
part
or
share
of
something
larger
,
separate
from
the
rest
•
She
set
aside
a
portion
of
her
salary
each
month
.
She
set
aside
a
portion
of
her
salary
each
month
.
•
Only
a
small
portion
of
the
island
is
inhabited
.
Only
a
small
portion
of
the
island
is
inhabited
.
noun
the
amount
of
food
served
to
one
person
at
a
meal
•
The
restaurant
serves
huge
portions
,
so
we
shared
a
plate
.
The
restaurant
serves
huge
portions
,
so
we
shared
a
plate
.
•
He
complained
that
the
portion
of
fries
was
too
small
.
He
complained
that
the
portion
of
fries
was
too
small
.
verb
to
divide
something
into
parts
and
give
each
part
to
someone
or
for
a
purpose
•
The
manager
portioned
the
budget
equally
among
the
teams
.
The
manager
portioned
the
budget
equally
among
the
teams
.
•
She
portioned
the
cake
so
every
child
got
a
slice
.
She
portioned
the
cake
so
every
child
got
a
slice
.
supporter
noun
a
person
who
actively
helps
,
defends
,
or
cheers
for
someone
,
a
team
,
an
idea
,
or
a
cause
•
Thousands
of
loyal
supporters
filled
the
stadium
,
waving
blue
flags
and
singing
.
Thousands
of
loyal
supporters
filled
the
stadium
,
waving
blue
flags
and
singing
.
•
When
Maya
launched
her
online
art
shop
,
her
friends
became
her
first
supporters
and
shared
every
post
.
When
Maya
launched
her
online
art
shop
,
her
friends
became
her
first
supporters
and
shared
every
post
.
From
the
verb
“
support
”
+
“
-er
”,
meaning
someone
who
supports
.
noun
an
object
or
structural
part
that
holds
something
up
or
keeps
it
in
position
•
The
bridge
’
s
steel
supporters
were
painted
bright
red
to
prevent
rust
.
The
bridge
’
s
steel
supporters
were
painted
bright
red
to
prevent
rust
.
•
Place
a
wooden
supporter
under
the
shelf
so
it
doesn
’
t
sag
in
the
middle
.
Place
a
wooden
supporter
under
the
shelf
so
it
doesn
’
t
sag
in
the
middle
.
Derived
from
the
physical
sense
of
the
verb
“
support
,”
meaning
to
bear
weight
or
hold
up
.
noun
in
heraldry
,
a
figure
or
animal
drawn
beside
a
shield
,
appearing
to
hold
it
up
•
The
royal
coat
of
arms
features
two
lions
as
supporters
flanking
the
shield
.
The
royal
coat
of
arms
features
two
lions
as
supporters
flanking
the
shield
.
•
In
her
design
,
mythical
griffins
serve
as
supporters
to
emphasize
strength
and
vigilance
.
In
her
design
,
mythical
griffins
serve
as
supporters
to
emphasize
strength
and
vigilance
.
Adopted
in
the
15th
century
for
figures
that
seem
to
‘
support
’
a
shield
in
coats
of
arms
.
noun
a
tight
undergarment
worn
by
males
,
especially
in
sports
,
to
hold
the
genitals
firmly
in
place
;
a
jockstrap
•
Coaches
advise
every
player
to
wear
a
supporter
during
practice
to
avoid
injury
.
Coaches
advise
every
player
to
wear
a
supporter
during
practice
to
avoid
injury
.
•
Paul
forgot
his
athletic
supporter
and
had
to
sit
out
the
game
.
Paul
forgot
his
athletic
supporter
and
had
to
sit
out
the
game
.
Shortened
from
“
athletic
supporter
,”
first
recorded
in
late
19th-century
American
sports
.
poverty
noun
-
poverty
the
condition
of
having
very
little
money
,
food
,
or
other
basic
resources
needed
for
a
comfortable
life
•
The
community
center
offers
free
meals
to
families
living
in
poverty
.
The
community
center
offers
free
meals
to
families
living
in
poverty
.
•
After
losing
his
job
,
Mark
fell
into
poverty
and
had
to
sell
his
car
.
After
losing
his
job
,
Mark
fell
into
poverty
and
had
to
sell
his
car
.
Middle
English
povertie
,
from
Old
French
poverte
,
from
Latin
paupertās
“
poverty
”,
from
pauper
“
poor
”.
noun
-
poverty
a
serious
lack
or
shortage
of
something
,
especially
of
quality
,
ideas
,
or
resources
•
The
essay
was
rejected
because
of
its
poverty
of
evidence
.
The
essay
was
rejected
because
of
its
poverty
of
evidence
.
•
Critics
pointed
to
the
poverty
of
imagination
in
the
new
policy
.
Critics
pointed
to
the
poverty
of
imagination
in
the
new
policy
.
Same
origin
as
primary
sense
:
from
Latin
paupertās
“
poverty
”,
figuratively
extended
to
mean
“
lack
”.
pop
noun
a
short
,
quick
,
explosive
sound
like
a
small
burst
•
We
heard
a
loud
pop
when
the
balloon
burst
.
We
heard
a
loud
pop
when
the
balloon
burst
.
•
The
fireplace
made
a
gentle
pop
that
filled
the
living
room
.
The
fireplace
made
a
gentle
pop
that
filled
the
living
room
.
From
imitative
origin
,
echoing
the
small
explosive
sound
it
describes
.
verb
-
pop
,
popping
,
pops
,
popped
to
burst
or
make
a
small
explosive
sound
•
The
balloon
will
pop
if
you
keep
blowing
air
into
it
.
The
balloon
will
pop
if
you
keep
blowing
air
into
it
.
•
The
corn
kernels
popped
loudly
in
the
microwave
.
The
corn
kernels
popped
loudly
in
the
microwave
.
Imitative
;
directly
related
to
the
noun
describing
the
sound
.
noun
a
sweet
fizzy
drink
with
bubbles
of
gas
,
also
called
soda
•
Can
I
have
a
cold
pop
with
my
burger
?
Can
I
have
a
cold
pop
with
my
burger
?
•
She
bought
a
six-pack
of
orange
pop
for
the
picnic
.
She
bought
a
six-pack
of
orange
pop
for
the
picnic
.
Early
20th-century
American
slang
,
probably
imitating
the
popping
sound
when
the
bottle
is
opened
.
noun
-
pop
a
style
of
popular
music
with
catchy
tunes
and
a
strong
beat
•
She
loves
listening
to
90s
pop
on
the
radio
.
She
loves
listening
to
90s
pop
on
the
radio
.
•
The
band
mixes
rock
and
pop
in
their
songs
.
The
band
mixes
rock
and
pop
in
their
songs
.
Short
for
“
popular
music
,”
first
used
in
the
1920s
.
interjection
used
to
imitate
or
point
out
a
quick
,
small
explosive
sound
•
"
Pop
!"
went
the
balloon
as
it
burst
.
"
Pop
!"
went
the
balloon
as
it
burst
.
•
She
clapped
her
hands
—
Pop
—
to
get
our
attention
.
She
clapped
her
hands
—
Pop
—
to
get
our
attention
.
Onomatopoeic
,
imitating
the
sound
itself
.
verb
-
pop
,
popping
,
pops
,
popped
to
put
or
move
something
quickly
and
suddenly
•
She
popped
the
letter
into
her
bag
and
hurried
out
.
She
popped
the
letter
into
her
bag
and
hurried
out
.
•
Just
pop
the
pizza
in
the
oven
for
ten
minutes
.
Just
pop
the
pizza
in
the
oven
for
ten
minutes
.
Extended
from
the
sense
of
sudden
motion
,
first
recorded
in
the
19th
century
.
verb
-
pop
,
popping
,
pops
,
popped
to
appear
or
come
out
quickly
and
unexpectedly
•
A
rabbit
popped
out
of
the
hole
.
A
rabbit
popped
out
of
the
hole
.
•
New
messages
keep
popping
up
on
my
screen
.
New
messages
keep
popping
up
on
my
screen
.
Early
20th-century
extension
of
the
idea
of
sudden
movement
.
adjective
popular
with
many
people
,
or
relating
to
popular
music
and
culture
•
She
studies
pop
culture
at
university
.
She
studies
pop
culture
at
university
.
•
He
prefers
pop
art
to
classical
paintings
.
He
prefers
pop
art
to
classical
paintings
.
Adjective
use
developed
from
the
noun
“
pop
music
.”
contemporary
adjective
existing
or
happening
in
the
same
time
period
as
another
person
or
thing
•
We
compared
contemporary
accounts
of
the
ancient
battle
written
by
different
historians
.
We
compared
contemporary
accounts
of
the
ancient
battle
written
by
different
historians
.
•
Her
research
focuses
on
contemporary
newspapers
published
during
the
revolution
.
Her
research
focuses
on
contemporary
newspapers
published
during
the
revolution
.
adjective
modern
;
belonging
to
the
present
time
•
The
building's
contemporary
design
features
glass
walls
and
open
spaces
.
The
building's
contemporary
design
features
glass
walls
and
open
spaces
.
•
She
prefers
contemporary
music
to
classical
pieces
.
She
prefers
contemporary
music
to
classical
pieces
.
noun
-
contemporary
,
contemporaries
a
person
who
lives
in
or
belongs
to
the
same
time
period
as
someone
else
•
Picasso
was
a
contemporary
of
Henri
Matisse
.
Picasso
was
a
contemporary
of
Henri
Matisse
.
•
Unlike
many
of
his
contemporaries
,
he
embraced
new
technology
.
Unlike
many
of
his
contemporaries
,
he
embraced
new
technology
.
teaspoon
noun
a
very
small
spoon
used
for
stirring
tea
or
coffee
or
for
eating
soft
foods
like
yogurt
or
pudding
•
She
stirred
her
coffee
with
a
small
silver
teaspoon
.
She
stirred
her
coffee
with
a
small
silver
teaspoon
.
•
The
café
placed
a
shiny
teaspoon
beside
every
teacup
.
The
café
placed
a
shiny
teaspoon
beside
every
teacup
.
formed
from
tea
+
spoon
in
the
17th
century
,
when
drinking
tea
became
popular
in
Europe
noun
a
unit
for
measuring
volume
in
cooking
,
equal
to
about
5
milliliters
•
Add
one
teaspoon
of
salt
to
the
soup
.
Add
one
teaspoon
of
salt
to
the
soup
.
•
The
recipe
calls
for
three
teaspoons
of
sugar
.
The
recipe
calls
for
three
teaspoons
of
sugar
.
the
utensil
’
s
capacity
became
a
convenient
standard
measure
in
18th-century
cookbooks
,
later
fixed
at
about
5
ml
opposite
adjective
facing
or
on
the
other
side
of
a
space
,
road
,
or
line
•
The
bank
is
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
street
.
The
bank
is
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
street
.
•
A
playground
sits
opposite
the
school
,
so
children
can
cross
quickly
after
class
.
A
playground
sits
opposite
the
school
,
so
children
can
cross
quickly
after
class
.
adjective
completely
different
in
nature
,
direction
,
or
meaning
•
Hot
and
cold
are
opposite
qualities
.
Hot
and
cold
are
opposite
qualities
.
•
Her
quiet
personality
is
the
opposite
of
her
loud
brother
’
s
.
Her
quiet
personality
is
the
opposite
of
her
loud
brother
’
s
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
is
completely
different
from
another
•
In
many
stories
,
the
hero
faces
an
opposite
who
represents
evil
.
In
many
stories
,
the
hero
faces
an
opposite
who
represents
evil
.
•
Kindness
is
the
opposite
of
cruelty
.
Kindness
is
the
opposite
of
cruelty
.
preposition
directly
facing
someone
or
something
across
a
space
,
road
,
or
table
•
She
sat
opposite
me
during
the
interview
.
She
sat
opposite
me
during
the
interview
.
•
There
’
s
a
pharmacy
opposite
the
hospital
entrance
.
There
’
s
a
pharmacy
opposite
the
hospital
entrance
.
adverb
in
a
position
facing
from
the
other
side
•
They
live
opposite
,
so
we
wave
from
our
balconies
.
They
live
opposite
,
so
we
wave
from
our
balconies
.
•
The
restaurant
was
closed
,
so
we
went
to
the
café
opposite
.
The
restaurant
was
closed
,
so
we
went
to
the
café
opposite
.
transportation
noun
-
transportation
the
act
or
process
of
moving
people
or
goods
from
one
place
to
another
•
Modern
transportation
allows
fresh
strawberries
to
reach
snowy
cities
in
the
middle
of
winter
.
Modern
transportation
allows
fresh
strawberries
to
reach
snowy
cities
in
the
middle
of
winter
.
•
The
company
specializes
in
the
safe
transportation
of
priceless
paintings
to
museums
worldwide
.
The
company
specializes
in
the
safe
transportation
of
priceless
paintings
to
museums
worldwide
.
From
Latin
‘
transportare
’
meaning
‘
to
carry
across
’,
developing
in
English
during
the
17th
century
for
the
act
of
carrying
goods
or
people
.
noun
-
transportation
the
system
,
method
,
or
vehicles
people
use
to
travel
from
place
to
place
•
During
the
strike
,
public
transportation
in
the
city
came
to
a
complete
halt
.
During
the
strike
,
public
transportation
in
the
city
came
to
a
complete
halt
.
•
A
bicycle
is
her
main
transportation
around
the
university
campus
.
A
bicycle
is
her
main
transportation
around
the
university
campus
.
noun
-
transportation
(
historical
)
the
punishment
of
sending
a
convicted
person
to
a
distant
penal
colony
•
In
the
18th
century
,
petty
thieves
risked
transportation
to
Australia
for
stealing
even
small
items
.
In
the
18th
century
,
petty
thieves
risked
transportation
to
Australia
for
stealing
even
small
items
.
•
Many
sentences
of
transportation
were
eventually
commuted
when
overcrowded
ships
could
not
sail
.
Many
sentences
of
transportation
were
eventually
commuted
when
overcrowded
ships
could
not
sail
.
First
used
in
English
criminal
law
in
the
early
1600s
;
formalized
by
the
Transportation
Act
of
1718
,
especially
referring
to
shipment
of
convicts
to
North
America
and
later
Australia
.
noun
-
transportation
(
literary
)
a
state
of
great
joy
or
excitement
that
seems
to
lift
someone
out
of
themselves
•
The
crowd
listened
in
silent
transportation
as
the
orchestra
reached
its
triumphant
finale
.
The
crowd
listened
in
silent
transportation
as
the
orchestra
reached
its
triumphant
finale
.
•
She
gazed
at
the
newborn
baby
with
a
look
of
pure
transportation
.
She
gazed
at
the
newborn
baby
with
a
look
of
pure
transportation
.
Borrowed
from
the
sense
of
‘
being
carried
away
’,
recorded
in
English
prose
and
poetry
since
the
1600s
.
pot
noun
A
deep
round
container
,
usually
metal
or
ceramic
,
used
for
boiling
,
stewing
,
or
heating
food
on
a
stove
or
over
a
fire
.
•
She
stirred
the
soup
bubbling
in
the
pot
on
the
stove
.
She
stirred
the
soup
bubbling
in
the
pot
on
the
stove
.
•
The
milk
boiled
over
because
he
left
the
pot
unattended
.
The
milk
boiled
over
because
he
left
the
pot
unattended
.
Old
English
“
potte
”,
from
Proto-Germanic
*puttaz
,
meaning
a
drinking
vessel
or
container
.
noun
A
small
container
,
often
made
of
clay
,
plastic
,
or
ceramic
,
in
which
plants
are
grown
.
•
Lily
placed
a
cactus
in
a
tiny
clay
pot
on
her
desk
.
Lily
placed
a
cactus
in
a
tiny
clay
pot
on
her
desk
.
•
Colorful
flowers
filled
the
balcony
,
each
blooming
from
different
pots
.
Colorful
flowers
filled
the
balcony
,
each
blooming
from
different
pots
.
verb
-
pot
,
potting
,
pots
,
potted
To
place
a
plant
with
its
roots
and
soil
into
a
container
so
it
can
grow
.
•
Mia
carefully
potted
the
young
tomato
seedling
.
Mia
carefully
potted
the
young
tomato
seedling
.
•
Don
’
t
forget
to
pot
the
cutting
before
it
dries
out
.
Don
’
t
forget
to
pot
the
cutting
before
it
dries
out
.
noun
The
total
amount
of
money
or
chips
that
players
compete
to
win
in
a
card
game
,
lottery
,
or
other
form
of
gambling
.
•
Tim
pushed
his
chips
forward
and
claimed
the
pot
.
Tim
pushed
his
chips
forward
and
claimed
the
pot
.
•
The
pot
grew
huge
as
every
player
kept
betting
.
The
pot
grew
huge
as
every
player
kept
betting
.
verb
-
pot
,
potting
,
pots
,
potted
In
cue
sports
like
snooker
or
pool
,
to
hit
a
ball
so
that
it
falls
into
a
pocket
.
•
She
calmly
potted
the
black
ball
to
win
the
match
.
She
calmly
potted
the
black
ball
to
win
the
match
.
•
Beginners
often
struggle
to
pot
even
an
easy
red
.
Beginners
often
struggle
to
pot
even
an
easy
red
.
noun
-
pot
(
slang
)
Marijuana
;
cannabis
used
for
smoking
,
eating
,
or
other
forms
of
consumption
.
•
The
teenagers
were
caught
smoking
pot
behind
the
gym
.
The
teenagers
were
caught
smoking
pot
behind
the
gym
.
•
Some
patients
use
pot
to
relieve
chronic
pain
.
Some
patients
use
pot
to
relieve
chronic
pain
.
pose
verb
-
pose
,
posing
,
poses
,
posed
to
place
someone
or
oneself
in
a
particular
position
so
that
a
photograph
,
painting
,
or
sculpture
can
be
made
•
The
photographer
asked
the
couple
to
pose
under
the
cherry
blossoms
.
The
photographer
asked
the
couple
to
pose
under
the
cherry
blossoms
.
•
Before
the
artist
began
painting
,
the
ballerina
posed
gracefully
on
one
toe
.
Before
the
artist
began
painting
,
the
ballerina
posed
gracefully
on
one
toe
.
Borrowed
in
the
late
14th
century
from
Old
French
poser
,
meaning
"
to
place
"
or
"
to
set
",
which
in
turn
comes
from
Latin
pausare
"
to
pause
,
dwell
".
noun
a
particular
position
of
someone
’
s
body
,
especially
when
photographed
,
painted
,
or
sculpted
•
The
model
struck
a
dramatic
pose
for
the
magazine
cover
.
The
model
struck
a
dramatic
pose
for
the
magazine
cover
.
•
Try
a
relaxed
pose
with
your
hands
in
your
pockets
.
Try
a
relaxed
pose
with
your
hands
in
your
pockets
.
First
recorded
as
a
noun
in
the
late
18th
century
,
from
the
verb
sense
relating
to
arranging
the
body
.
verb
-
pose
,
posing
,
poses
,
posed
to
present
a
question
,
problem
,
or
danger
that
needs
to
be
thought
about
or
dealt
with
•
Loud
music
in
the
factory
can
pose
a
serious
risk
to
workers
’
hearing
.
Loud
music
in
the
factory
can
pose
a
serious
risk
to
workers
’
hearing
.
•
The
professor
posed
an
unexpected
question
that
made
the
whole
class
think
deeply
.
The
professor
posed
an
unexpected
question
that
made
the
whole
class
think
deeply
.
Extended
sense
recorded
in
16th
century
,
figuratively
transferring
the
idea
of
‘
setting
’
something
before
someone
’
s
mind
.
verb
-
pose
,
posing
,
poses
,
posed
to
pretend
to
be
someone
or
something
in
order
to
deceive
people
•
The
thief
posed
as
a
delivery
driver
to
get
inside
the
building
.
The
thief
posed
as
a
delivery
driver
to
get
inside
the
building
.
•
She
was
caught
posing
as
a
doctor
without
any
medical
license
.
She
was
caught
posing
as
a
doctor
without
any
medical
license
.
Sense
of
‘
to
put
on
an
attitude
’
developed
in
the
19th
century
from
the
idea
of
taking
a
posed
position
.
noun
a
way
of
behaving
or
speaking
that
is
not
genuine
,
done
to
impress
or
deceive
others
•
His
tough-guy
act
was
just
a
pose
to
impress
his
new
friends
.
His
tough-guy
act
was
just
a
pose
to
impress
his
new
friends
.
•
She
dropped
the
polite
pose
the
moment
the
meeting
ended
.
She
dropped
the
polite
pose
the
moment
the
meeting
ended
.
Figurative
noun
sense
arose
in
the
19th
century
from
the
idea
of
‘
striking
a
pose
’
with
one
’
s
behavior
rather
than
the
body
.
potentially
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
possible
or
could
happen
,
exist
,
or
develop
in
the
future
•
The
new
medicine
could
potentially
save
thousands
of
lives
if
the
trials
succeed
.
The
new
medicine
could
potentially
save
thousands
of
lives
if
the
trials
succeed
.
•
Leaving
the
door
unlocked
is
potentially
dangerous
.
Leaving
the
door
unlocked
is
potentially
dangerous
.
From
potential
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
15th
century
meaning
“
in
a
state
of
potency
.”
It
developed
its
modern
sense
of
“
possibly
”
in
the
19th
century
.
impose
verb
-
impose
,
imposing
,
imposes
,
imposed
to
introduce
a
rule
,
tax
,
fine
,
or
punishment
and
make
people
accept
or
obey
it
•
After
the
hurricane
,
the
city
council
imposed
a
night-time
curfew
to
keep
residents
safe
.
After
the
hurricane
,
the
city
council
imposed
a
night-time
curfew
to
keep
residents
safe
.
•
The
government
imposed
higher
taxes
on
cigarettes
to
discourage
smoking
.
The
government
imposed
higher
taxes
on
cigarettes
to
discourage
smoking
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
imposer
,
from
Latin
imponere
‘
put
upon
,
inflict
’.
verb
-
impose
,
imposing
,
imposes
,
imposed
to
force
someone
to
accept
something
they
do
not
want
,
such
as
an
idea
,
belief
,
or
duty
•
Please
don
’
t
impose
your
political
views
on
others
.
Please
don
’
t
impose
your
political
views
on
others
.
•
He
often
imposes
his
choice
of
music
on
passengers
in
his
car
.
He
often
imposes
his
choice
of
music
on
passengers
in
his
car
.
verb
-
impose
,
imposing
,
imposes
,
imposed
to
expect
someone
to
do
something
for
you
or
accept
your
presence
,
especially
when
it
inconveniences
them
•
I
hope
I
’
m
not
imposing
by
staying
another
night
.
I
hope
I
’
m
not
imposing
by
staying
another
night
.
•
They
never
visit
unannounced
because
they
hate
imposing
on
friends
.
They
never
visit
unannounced
because
they
hate
imposing
on
friends
.
potato
noun
-
potato
,
potatoes
a
round
or
oval
starchy
root
vegetable
with
thin
skin
that
grows
underground
and
is
eaten
boiled
,
baked
,
or
fried
•
For
dinner
,
she
served
roast
chicken
with
a
buttery
baked
potato
.
For
dinner
,
she
served
roast
chicken
with
a
buttery
baked
potato
.
•
He
peeled
each
potato
carefully
before
dropping
it
into
the
soup
pot
.
He
peeled
each
potato
carefully
before
dropping
it
into
the
soup
pot
.
Borrowed
into
English
in
the
16th
century
from
Spanish
“
patata
,”
itself
blending
Taíno
“
batata
” (
sweet
potato
)
and
Quechua
“
papa
” (
potato
).
noun
-
potato
,
potatoes
the
green
plant
of
the
nightshade
family
that
bears
potatoes
underground
and
has
white
or
purple
flowers
•
The
farmer
inspected
each
potato
for
signs
of
blight
.
The
farmer
inspected
each
potato
for
signs
of
blight
.
•
After
flowering
,
the
potato
sends
nutrients
down
to
enlarge
its
tubers
.
After
flowering
,
the
potato
sends
nutrients
down
to
enlarge
its
tubers
.
noun
-
potato
,
potatoes
informal
:
a
person
who
is
lazy
,
awkward
,
or
dull
,
often
spending
long
periods
sitting
indoors
•
After
binge-watching
shows
all
weekend
,
I
felt
like
a
total
potato
.
After
binge-watching
shows
all
weekend
,
I
felt
like
a
total
potato
.
•
Stop
being
a
potato
and
come
play
basketball
with
us
!
Stop
being
a
potato
and
come
play
basketball
with
us
!
noun
-
potato
,
potatoes
slang
:
a
very
low-quality
electronic
device
,
especially
a
camera
or
computer
,
that
produces
poor
results
•
The
picture
is
so
blurry
—
did
you
take
it
with
a
potato
?
The
picture
is
so
blurry
—
did
you
take
it
with
a
potato
?
•
My
old
laptop
is
a
complete
potato
when
it
comes
to
running
new
games
.
My
old
laptop
is
a
complete
potato
when
it
comes
to
running
new
games
.
tablespoon
noun
a
large
spoon
used
for
eating
soup
or
for
serving
food
at
the
table
•
He
stirred
his
coffee
with
a
tablespoon
because
the
teaspoons
were
all
dirty
.
He
stirred
his
coffee
with
a
tablespoon
because
the
teaspoons
were
all
dirty
.
•
A
shiny
silver
tablespoon
lay
beside
the
soup
bowl
on
the
white
tablecloth
.
A
shiny
silver
tablespoon
lay
beside
the
soup
bowl
on
the
white
tablecloth
.
noun
a
unit
of
volume
used
in
cooking
,
equal
to
about
15
milliliters
or
three
teaspoons
•
Add
one
tablespoon
of
olive
oil
to
the
pan
before
heating
it
.
Add
one
tablespoon
of
olive
oil
to
the
pan
before
heating
it
.
•
The
recipe
calls
for
two
tablespoons
of
sugar
to
sweeten
the
cake
batter
.
The
recipe
calls
for
two
tablespoons
of
sugar
to
sweeten
the
cake
batter
.
poem
noun
a
piece
of
writing
,
usually
arranged
in
short
lines
,
that
uses
rhythm
,
sounds
,
and
images
to
express
ideas
or
feelings
•
Maya
memorized
the
poem
and
recited
it
to
her
class
with
confidence
.
Maya
memorized
the
poem
and
recited
it
to
her
class
with
confidence
.
•
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
write
a
short
poem
about
spring
.
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
write
a
short
poem
about
spring
.
From
Latin
‘
poema
’,
itself
from
Ancient
Greek
‘
poiēma
’
meaning
“
thing
made
,
composition
,”
related
to
‘
poiein
’ “
to
make
.”
noun
something
that
is
extremely
beautiful
,
well-made
,
or
graceful
,
reminding
people
of
a
work
of
poetry
•
The
new
sports
car
is
a
poem
of
engineering
,
sleek
and
perfectly
balanced
.
The
new
sports
car
is
a
poem
of
engineering
,
sleek
and
perfectly
balanced
.
•
Her
ballroom
dance
routine
was
a
poem
of
grace
and
precision
.
Her
ballroom
dance
routine
was
a
poem
of
grace
and
precision
.
Figurative
extension
of
the
literary
sense
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
17th
century
.
apologize
verb
-
apologize
,
apologizing
,
apologizes
,
apologized
to
say
that
you
are
sorry
for
something
wrong
you
have
done
or
for
upsetting
someone
•
I
apologized
immediately
after
accidentally
stepping
on
her
foot
.
I
apologized
immediately
after
accidentally
stepping
on
her
foot
.
•
Please
apologize
to
your
teacher
for
being
late
.
Please
apologize
to
your
teacher
for
being
late
.
From
Greek
‘
apologeisthai
’
meaning
“
to
give
an
account
or
defense
”;
sense
shifted
in
English
during
the
16th–17th
centuries
to
expressing
regret
.
verb
-
apologize
,
apologizing
,
apologizes
,
apologized
to
give
a
formal
defence
or
justification
of
an
action
,
idea
,
or
person
•
The
historian
apologized
the
emperor
’
s
harsh
policies
in
his
latest
book
.
The
historian
apologized
the
emperor
’
s
harsh
policies
in
his
latest
book
.
•
In
parliament
,
he
rose
to
apologize
the
controversial
tax
measures
.
In
parliament
,
he
rose
to
apologize
the
controversial
tax
measures
.
Early
Modern
English
sense
meaning
“
to
make
a
spoken
or
written
defence
,”
from
Greek
‘
apologia
’ (
a
speech
in
defence
).
This
sense
is
now
rare
.
apologise
verb
-
apologise
,
apologising
,
apologises
,
apologised
to
say
that
you
are
sorry
for
something
wrong
you
have
done
or
for
upsetting
someone
•
She
rang
her
friend
to
apologise
for
forgetting
the
meeting
.
She
rang
her
friend
to
apologise
for
forgetting
the
meeting
.
•
We
must
apologise
to
the
guests
for
the
delay
in
serving
dinner
.
We
must
apologise
to
the
guests
for
the
delay
in
serving
dinner
.
Variant
British
spelling
of
“
apologize
,”
from
Greek
‘
apologeisthai
’.
possess
verb
-
possess
,
possessing
,
possesses
,
possessed
to
have
or
own
something
,
especially
a
quality
,
skill
,
or
piece
of
property
•
Many
artists
possess
a
unique
sense
of
style
that
makes
their
work
recognizable
.
Many
artists
possess
a
unique
sense
of
style
that
makes
their
work
recognizable
.
•
The
ancient
library
possesses
manuscripts
that
date
back
a
thousand
years
.
The
ancient
library
possesses
manuscripts
that
date
back
a
thousand
years
.
Middle
English
possessen
,
from
Old
French
possesser
,
from
Latin
possidēre
‘
to
have
,
hold
,
occupy
’.
verb
-
possess
,
possessing
,
possesses
,
possessed
(
of
a
spirit
,
emotion
,
or
idea
)
to
take
complete
control
of
someone
’
s
body
or
mind
•
Legend
says
an
evil
spirit
once
possessed
the
old
house
on
the
hill
.
Legend
says
an
evil
spirit
once
possessed
the
old
house
on
the
hill
.
•
In
the
movie
,
a
ghost
possesses
a
young
woman
to
deliver
a
final
message
.
In
the
movie
,
a
ghost
possesses
a
young
woman
to
deliver
a
final
message
.
Extended
figurative
use
of
possess
in
reference
to
spirits
dates
to
the
late
Middle
Ages
,
linking
ownership
with
control
of
the
body
or
mind
.
incorporate
verb
-
incorporate
,
incorporating
,
incorporates
,
incorporated
to
add
or
mix
one
thing
with
others
so
that
it
becomes
part
of
a
larger
whole
•
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
incorporate
more
real-life
examples
in
their
essays
.
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
incorporate
more
real-life
examples
in
their
essays
.
•
She
incorporated
fresh
herbs
into
the
soup
to
give
it
extra
flavor
.
She
incorporated
fresh
herbs
into
the
soup
to
give
it
extra
flavor
.
From
Latin
incorporare
“
to
form
into
a
body
,”
from
in-
“
into
”
+
corpus
“
body
.”
verb
-
incorporate
,
incorporating
,
incorporates
,
incorporated
to
create
a
legal
corporation
,
or
to
become
one
•
After
ten
years
as
a
small
shop
,
the
owners
decided
to
incorporate
to
limit
their
personal
liability
.
After
ten
years
as
a
small
shop
,
the
owners
decided
to
incorporate
to
limit
their
personal
liability
.
•
When
the
startup
incorporates
,
it
will
issue
shares
to
its
founders
.
When
the
startup
incorporates
,
it
will
issue
shares
to
its
founders
.
Same
root
as
general
sense
,
but
specialized
for
business
law
from
18th-century
usage
.
adjective
(
archaic
)
having
no
physical
body
;
not
made
of
matter
•
In
ancient
legends
,
ghosts
were
described
as
incorporate
beings
that
moved
through
walls
.
In
ancient
legends
,
ghosts
were
described
as
incorporate
beings
that
moved
through
walls
.
•
The
philosopher
wrote
of
the
soul
as
an
incorporate
essence
unbound
by
flesh
.
The
philosopher
wrote
of
the
soul
as
an
incorporate
essence
unbound
by
flesh
.
From
Latin
incorporatus
“
not
having
a
body
.”
correspondent
noun
a
person
who
regularly
writes
letters
or
emails
to
another
person
•
As
a
child
,
Lisa
had
a
French
correspondent
she
wrote
to
every
month
.
As
a
child
,
Lisa
had
a
French
correspondent
she
wrote
to
every
month
.
•
The
museum
preserves
dusty
envelopes
from
an
unknown
correspondent
dated
1920
.
The
museum
preserves
dusty
envelopes
from
an
unknown
correspondent
dated
1920
.
same
origin
as
sense
1
:
someone
who
‘
answers
together
’
through
letters
;
the
meaning
of
personal
letter-writer
is
earlier
than
the
journalistic
sense
noun
a
journalist
who
sends
news
reports
from
a
particular
place
to
a
newspaper
,
television
,
radio
,
or
website
•
The
correspondent
reported
live
from
the
flooded
village
.
The
correspondent
reported
live
from
the
flooded
village
.
•
A
famous
war correspondent
won
an
international
award
for
his
bravery
.
A
famous
war correspondent
won
an
international
award
for
his
bravery
.
from
Latin
correspondere
(“
to
agree
,
answer
together
”)
via
French
correspondant
,
first
used
in
English
in
the
18th
century
for
people
who
exchanged
news
by
letter
and
later
for
journalists
in
distant
locations
respondent
noun
a
person
who
answers
questions
in
a
survey
,
poll
,
or
study
•
The
researcher
thanked
each
respondent
for
completing
the
questionnaire
.
The
researcher
thanked
each
respondent
for
completing
the
questionnaire
.
•
Over
a
thousand
respondents
said
they
preferred
online
classes
.
Over
a
thousand
respondents
said
they
preferred
online
classes
.
from
Latin
respondēns
,
respondent-
‘
answering
’,
present
participle
of
respondēre
‘
to
answer
’
noun
in
law
,
the
party
against
whom
a
petition
or
appeal
is
brought
•
The
court
ordered
the
respondent
to
file
a
written
answer
within
thirty
days
.
The
court
ordered
the
respondent
to
file
a
written
answer
within
thirty
days
.
•
In
the
appeal
,
the
respondents
argued
that
the
verdict
should
be
upheld
.
In
the
appeal
,
the
respondents
argued
that
the
verdict
should
be
upheld
.
same
origin
as
the
general
noun
sense
,
specialized
in
legal
language
since
the
17th
century
adjective
responding
or
reacting
to
a
stimulus
,
especially
automatically
•
Psychologists
distinguish
between
respondent
and
operant
behavior
.
Psychologists
distinguish
between
respondent
and
operant
behavior
.
•
A
baby's
crying
is
often
a
respondent
action
to
hunger
.
A
baby's
crying
is
often
a
respondent
action
to
hunger
.
from
Latin
respondent-
‘
answering
’;
used
in
psychology
since
the
mid-20th
century
to
describe
automatic
reactions
port
noun
a
town
or
place
by
the
sea
or
a
river
where
ships
load
and
unload
goods
or
passengers
•
The
cruise
ship
arrived
in
the
port
early
in
the
morning
.
The
cruise
ship
arrived
in
the
port
early
in
the
morning
.
•
Singapore
is
one
of
the
busiest
ports
in
the
world
.
Singapore
is
one
of
the
busiest
ports
in
the
world
.
From
Latin
“
portus
”
meaning
‘
harbor
,
refuge
’.
noun
a
place
where
information
or
power
enters
or
leaves
a
computer
or
other
electronic
device
,
such
as
a
socket
for
a
cable
or
a
numbered
channel
for
data
•
Plug
the
printer
cable
into
the
USB
port
on
your
laptop
.
Plug
the
printer
cable
into
the
USB
port
on
your
laptop
.
•
The
firewall
blocks
any
unused
network
ports
.
The
firewall
blocks
any
unused
network
ports
.
Derived
in
the
1970s
from
the
idea
of
a
gateway
through
which
data
can
enter
or
leave
.
noun
the
left-hand
side
of
a
ship
or
aircraft
when
you
are
facing
forward
•
The
lighthouse
appeared
off
the
port
side
.
The
lighthouse
appeared
off
the
port
side
.
•
Passengers
on
the
port
side
saw
dolphins
swimming
.
Passengers
on
the
port
side
saw
dolphins
swimming
.
Adopted
in
the
16th
century
to
avoid
confusion
with
“
larboard
”;
from
Latin
“
portus
”
because
that
side
faced
the
dock
when
a
ship
was
moored
.
noun
-
port
a
sweet
,
dark
,
strong
wine
from
Portugal
,
usually
drunk
after
a
meal
•
Grandpa
poured
a
glass
of
port
to
enjoy
with
dessert
.
Grandpa
poured
a
glass
of
port
to
enjoy
with
dessert
.
•
The
restaurant
offers
several
vintage
ports
.
The
restaurant
offers
several
vintage
ports
.
Named
after
Oporto
(
Porto
),
the
Portuguese
city
from
whose
harbor
the
wine
was
shipped
.
verb
-
port
,
porting
,
ports
,
ported
to
change
a
computer
program
so
that
it
can
run
on
a
different
system
or
device
•
The
developers
ported
the
game
from
console
to
mobile
.
The
developers
ported
the
game
from
console
to
mobile
.
•
It
takes
time
to
port
an
app
to
a
new
operating
system
.
It
takes
time
to
port
an
app
to
a
new
operating
system
.
Transferred
from
the
physical
idea
of
a
port
as
an
entry
point
,
first
used
in
computing
in
the
1980s
.
verb
-
port
,
porting
,
ports
,
ported
to
carry
or
move
something
,
especially
heavy
equipment
or
a
weapon
,
from
one
place
to
another
•
Soldiers
ported
their
rifles
as
they
marched
.
Soldiers
ported
their
rifles
as
they
marched
.
•
He
had
to
port
the
canoe
over
the
rocky
ground
.
He
had
to
port
the
canoe
over
the
rocky
ground
.
From
Old
French
“
porter
”
meaning
‘
to
carry
’,
ultimately
from
Latin
“
portare
”.
appointment
noun
a
planned
meeting
with
someone
at
a
specific
time
and
place
•
I
have
an
appointment
with
the
dentist
at
3
p
.
m
.
I
have
an
appointment
with
the
dentist
at
3
p
.
m
.
•
Please
book
an
appointment
before
you
come
to
the
embassy
.
Please
book
an
appointment
before
you
come
to
the
embassy
.
From
Middle
French
appointement
,
from
Old
French
apointement
,
from
apointer
“
to
arrange
,
settle
;
to
appoint
.”
noun
a
job
or
position
given
to
someone
,
especially
in
government
or
an
organization
•
Her
most
recent
appointment
is
as
ambassador
to
Spain
.
Her
most
recent
appointment
is
as
ambassador
to
Spain
.
•
The
committee
approved
his
appointment
to
the
board
of
directors
.
The
committee
approved
his
appointment
to
the
board
of
directors
.
Sense
developed
from
the
idea
of
something
formally
arranged
: “
a
position
assigned
.”
noun
the
act
of
choosing
someone
for
a
job
or
position
•
The
appointment
of
a
new
CEO
boosted
investor
confidence
.
The
appointment
of
a
new
CEO
boosted
investor
confidence
.
•
Parliament
debated
the
appointment
of
the
chief
justice
for
hours
.
Parliament
debated
the
appointment
of
the
chief
justice
for
hours
.
Derived
from
earlier
sense
of
‘
appoint
’
meaning
‘
assign
officially
.’
spokesman
noun
-
spokesman
,
spokesmen
a
man
who
speaks
officially
for
a
group
,
organization
,
or
person
and
gives
information
to
the
public
or
the
press
.
•
The
company
spokesman
announced
the
new
product
at
a
crowded
press
conference
.
The
company
spokesman
announced
the
new
product
at
a
crowded
press
conference
.
•
After
the
summit
,
a
government
spokesman
told
reporters
that
negotiations
had
made
good
progress
.
After
the
summit
,
a
government
spokesman
told
reporters
that
negotiations
had
made
good
progress
.
politically
adverb
in
a
way
that
concerns
politics
,
government
,
or
public
affairs
•
She
became
politically
active
during
her
first
year
at
university
.
She
became
politically
active
during
her
first
year
at
university
.
•
The
analyst
warned
that
the
budget
cuts
might
be
politically
risky
for
the
governor
.
The
analyst
warned
that
the
budget
cuts
might
be
politically
risky
for
the
governor
.
From
the
adjective
political
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
16th
century
.
poetry
noun
-
poetry
the
literary
art
of
arranging
words
for
their
sound
,
rhythm
,
and
meaning
to
create
poems
•
Maya
loves
reading
modern
poetry
before
bedtime
.
Maya
loves
reading
modern
poetry
before
bedtime
.
•
The
school
asked
the
students
to
write
a
piece
of
poetry
about
nature
.
The
school
asked
the
students
to
write
a
piece
of
poetry
about
nature
.
from
Middle
English
poetrie
,
from
Old
French
poetrie
,
from
Latin
poetria
,
ultimately
from
Ancient
Greek
poiētḗs
meaning
“
maker
,
poet
”
noun
-
poetry
something
that
is
exceptionally
beautiful
or
graceful
in
a
way
that
reminds
people
of
poems
•
The
way
the
dancer
moved
across
the
stage
was
pure
poetry
.
The
way
the
dancer
moved
across
the
stage
was
pure
poetry
.
•
He
thought
the
sunrise
over
the
mountains
was
poetry
in
motion
.
He
thought
the
sunrise
over
the
mountains
was
poetry
in
motion
.
proposed
verb
-
propose
,
proposing
,
proposes
,
proposed
past
tense
and
past
participle
of
propose
•
He
proposed
to
his
girlfriend
during
a
sunset
walk
on
the
beach
.
He
proposed
to
his
girlfriend
during
a
sunset
walk
on
the
beach
.
•
Our
team
proposed
a
new
recycling
method
at
the
conference
.
Our
team
proposed
a
new
recycling
method
at
the
conference
.
From
Latin
proponere
through
Old
French
proposer
,
meaning
“
to
put
forward
.”
First
used
in
English
in
the
14th
century
.
adjective
suggested
or
planned
but
not
yet
decided
,
accepted
,
or
carried
out
•
The
proposed
budget
allocates
extra
money
for
school
renovations
.
The
proposed
budget
allocates
extra
money
for
school
renovations
.
•
Residents
voiced
concerns
about
the
proposed
bridge
over
the
river
.
Residents
voiced
concerns
about
the
proposed
bridge
over
the
river
.
Adjective
use
of
the
past
participle
of
the
verb
propose
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
17th
century
.
proportion
noun
the
part
or
share
of
a
whole
that
something
represents
,
often
expressed
as
a
fraction
or
percentage
•
A
large
proportion
of
the
class
voted
for
a
science
field
trip
.
A
large
proportion
of
the
class
voted
for
a
science
field
trip
.
•
Only
a
small
proportion
of
the
village
owns
cars
.
Only
a
small
proportion
of
the
village
owns
cars
.
Middle
English
from
Old
French
proportion
,
from
Latin
proportio
‘
comparative
relation
of
one
part
to
another
’.
noun
a
relationship
between
two
amounts
shown
by
a
ratio
,
often
used
to
describe
how
much
of
one
thing
is
mixed
with
another
•
Mix
the
paint
and
water
in
a
proportion
of
two
to
one
.
Mix
the
paint
and
water
in
a
proportion
of
two
to
one
.
•
The
recipe
calls
for
equal
proportions
of
flour
and
sugar
.
The
recipe
calls
for
equal
proportions
of
flour
and
sugar
.
noun
the
size
,
shape
,
or
overall
dimensions
of
something
,
especially
when
judged
in
relation
to
other
parts
•
The
architect
admired
the
elegant
proportions
of
the
ancient
temple
.
The
architect
admired
the
elegant
proportions
of
the
ancient
temple
.
•
A
doll
with
wrong
body
proportions
can
look
unsettling
.
A
doll
with
wrong
body
proportions
can
look
unsettling
.
verb
to
adjust
or
design
something
so
that
its
amount
,
size
,
or
shape
matches
or
relates
well
to
something
else
•
The
staircase
was
carefully
proportioned
to
fit
the
narrow
hallway
.
The
staircase
was
carefully
proportioned
to
fit
the
narrow
hallway
.
•
She
proportioned
the
ingredients
so
the
sauce
had
the
right
thickness
.
She
proportioned
the
ingredients
so
the
sauce
had
the
right
thickness
.
composition
noun
a
short
piece
of
writing
done
as
a
school
exercise
•
For
homework
,
we
have
to
write
a
short
composition
about
our
weekend
.
For
homework
,
we
have
to
write
a
short
composition
about
our
weekend
.
•
The
teacher
praised
my
composition
for
its
clear
structure
.
The
teacher
praised
my
composition
for
its
clear
structure
.
noun
the
parts
or
substances
that
something
is
made
of
•
The
chemical
composition
of
water
is
two
parts
hydrogen
and
one
part
oxygen
.
The
chemical
composition
of
water
is
two
parts
hydrogen
and
one
part
oxygen
.
•
Changes
in
the
team's
composition
improved
their
performance
.
Changes
in
the
team's
composition
improved
their
performance
.
noun
a
piece
of
music
,
writing
,
or
art
that
someone
has
created
•
Beethoven
finished
his
final
composition
shortly
before
he
died
.
Beethoven
finished
his
final
composition
shortly
before
he
died
.
•
The
young
author
sold
her
first
composition
to
a
magazine
.
The
young
author
sold
her
first
composition
to
a
magazine
.
noun
the
arrangement
of
elements
within
a
picture
,
design
,
or
scene
•
The
photograph
’
s
composition
draws
the
viewer
’
s
eye
to
the
distant
mountains
.
The
photograph
’
s
composition
draws
the
viewer
’
s
eye
to
the
distant
mountains
.
•
Good
painters
pay
close
attention
to
composition
and
color
balance
.
Good
painters
pay
close
attention
to
composition
and
color
balance
.
portrait
noun
a
picture
,
such
as
a
painting
,
drawing
,
or
photograph
,
that
shows
what
a
person
looks
like
,
usually
focusing
on
the
face
and
shoulders
•
In
the
art
gallery
,
a
young
woman
gazed
at
a
centuries-old
portrait
of
a
queen
.
In
the
art
gallery
,
a
young
woman
gazed
at
a
centuries-old
portrait
of
a
queen
.
•
A
street
artist
sketched
my
portrait
in
charcoal
while
tourists
watched
.
A
street
artist
sketched
my
portrait
in
charcoal
while
tourists
watched
.
Late
14th
c
.
from
Old
French
“
portraire
”
meaning
“
to
depict
.”
Initially
referred
to
painted
likenesses
,
later
expanding
to
photographs
.
noun
a
detailed
written
or
spoken
description
of
a
person
,
place
,
or
situation
•
The
biography
offers
a
vivid
portrait
of
the
scientist
’
s
early
life
.
The
biography
offers
a
vivid
portrait
of
the
scientist
’
s
early
life
.
•
The
documentary
painted
a
bleak
portrait
of
life
during
the
war
.
The
documentary
painted
a
bleak
portrait
of
life
during
the
war
.
Transferred
sense
from
visual
depiction
to
verbal
depiction
began
in
the
17th
c
.,
keeping
the
idea
of
capturing
a
likeness
.
noun
-
portrait
page
or
screen
orientation
that
is
taller
than
it
is
wide
•
Before
printing
,
set
the
document
to
portrait
instead
of
landscape
.
Before
printing
,
set
the
document
to
portrait
instead
of
landscape
.
•
The
smartphone
automatically
switches
to
portrait
when
held
upright
.
The
smartphone
automatically
switches
to
portrait
when
held
upright
.
Adopted
in
printing
and
computing
in
the
late
20th
c
.,
comparing
the
tall
page
layout
to
a
traditional
painted
portrait
.
poet
noun
a
person
who
writes
poems
,
especially
as
a
profession
or
serious
art
•
The
young
poet
recited
her
new
sonnet
at
the
open-mic
night
.
The
young
poet
recited
her
new
sonnet
at
the
open-mic
night
.
•
Many
students
were
inspired
after
reading
about
the
life
of
the
Chilean
poet
Pablo
Neruda
.
Many
students
were
inspired
after
reading
about
the
life
of
the
Chilean
poet
Pablo
Neruda
.
From
Middle
English
‘
poete
’,
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
‘
poēta
’
meaning
‘
maker
,
author
’,
itself
from
Ancient
Greek
‘
poiētḗs
’.
noun
a
person
who
expresses
ideas
in
a
very
imaginative
or
beautiful
way
,
even
if
they
do
not
write
poems
•
The
chef
was
a
poet
in
the
kitchen
,
turning
simple
ingredients
into
works
of
art
.
The
chef
was
a
poet
in
the
kitchen
,
turning
simple
ingredients
into
works
of
art
.
•
My
grandfather
is
a
poet
when
he
talks
about
the
stars
on
a
summer
night
.
My
grandfather
is
a
poet
when
he
talks
about
the
stars
on
a
summer
night
.
appoint
verb
to
choose
someone
officially
for
a
job
or
position
of
responsibility
•
The
board
of
directors
appointed
Maria
as
the
new
CEO
.
The
board
of
directors
appointed
Maria
as
the
new
CEO
.
•
The
president
appointed
a
panel
of
experts
to
investigate
the
issue
.
The
president
appointed
a
panel
of
experts
to
investigate
the
issue
.
Middle
English
apointen
,
from
Old
French
apointer
‘
arrange
,
settle
’,
from
a
point
‘
to
a
point
’.
verb
to
decide
on
a
time
or
place
for
something
to
happen
•
The
ceremony
was
appointed
for
ten
o
’
clock
exactly
.
The
ceremony
was
appointed
for
ten
o
’
clock
exactly
.
•
The
lawyer
requested
that
a
new
date
be
appointed
for
the
hearing
.
The
lawyer
requested
that
a
new
date
be
appointed
for
the
hearing
.
Same
historical
root
as
sense
1
,
with
a
specialized
meaning
of
‘
assign
to
a
specific
time
or
place
’.
temporary
adjective
-
temporary
,
temporaries
lasting
or
intended
to
last
only
for
a
short
time
,
not
permanent
•
Our
office
is
in
a
temporary
building
while
the
main
one
is
repaired
.
Our
office
is
in
a
temporary
building
while
the
main
one
is
repaired
.
•
The
doctor
told
her
that
the
discomfort
would
be
temporary
and
fade
soon
.
The
doctor
told
her
that
the
discomfort
would
be
temporary
and
fade
soon
.
from
Latin
'temporarius'
meaning
'lasting
for
a
short
time'
,
from
'tempus'
“
time
”.
noun
-
temporary
,
temporaries
a
person
who
works
for
an
employer
for
a
short
period
,
often
through
an
agency
;
a
temp
•
The
company
hired
a
temporary
to
cover
the
receptionist
’
s
vacation
.
The
company
hired
a
temporary
to
cover
the
receptionist
’
s
vacation
.
•
As
a
temporary
,
he
knew
the
position
would
end
in
a
month
.
As
a
temporary
,
he
knew
the
position
would
end
in
a
month
.
Nominal
use
of
the
adjective
,
first
recorded
mid-20th
century
in
business
contexts
.
pole
noun
a
long
,
usually
round
,
stiff
stick
of
wood
,
metal
,
or
plastic
used
to
support
,
hold
,
or
push
something
•
The
campers
used
a
pole
to
prop
up
their
tent
.
The
campers
used
a
pole
to
prop
up
their
tent
.
•
A
girl
carefully
walked
across
the
stream
using
a
balancing
pole
.
A
girl
carefully
walked
across
the
stream
using
a
balancing
pole
.
Old
English
"
pāl
",
from
Latin
"
palus
"
meaning
stake
.
noun
one
of
the
two
opposite
ends
of
a
magnet
,
battery
,
or
similar
object
where
the
force
or
electric
charge
is
strongest
•
Opposite
magnetic
poles
attract
each
other
.
Opposite
magnetic
poles
attract
each
other
.
•
He
marked
the
positive
pole
of
the
battery
with
a
red
sticker
.
He
marked
the
positive
pole
of
the
battery
with
a
red
sticker
.
Adopted
in
the
19th
century
for
magnetism
by
analogy
with
Earth
’
s
poles
.
verb
-
pole
,
poling
,
poles
,
poled
to
move
,
support
,
or
push
something
,
especially
a
boat
or
skis
,
using
a
long
stick
•
The
gondolier
poled
the
boat
gently
down
the
canal
.
The
gondolier
poled
the
boat
gently
down
the
canal
.
•
Skiers
pole
forward
on
flat
parts
of
the
trail
.
Skiers
pole
forward
on
flat
parts
of
the
trail
.
Derived
from
the
noun
sense
“
pole
”
meaning
a
stick
,
first
recorded
as
a
verb
in
the
16th
century
.
hypothesis
noun
-
hypothesis
,
hypotheses
a
scientific
idea
or
explanation
that
you
can
test
through
study
and
experiment
to
see
if
it
is
true
•
The
students
gathered
data
to
test
their
hypothesis
about
how
sunlight
affects
plant
growth
.
The
students
gathered
data
to
test
their
hypothesis
about
how
sunlight
affects
plant
growth
.
•
Einstein
’
s
photoelectric
hypothesis
changed
the
course
of
modern
physics
.
Einstein
’
s
photoelectric
hypothesis
changed
the
course
of
modern
physics
.
From
Ancient
Greek
“
hypóthesis
”
meaning
“
foundation
,
supposition
,”
composed
of
“
hypo-
” (
under
)
and
“
thesis
” (
placing
,
proposition
).
noun
-
hypothesis
,
hypotheses
an
idea
you
accept
temporarily
so
you
can
discuss
or
examine
a
situation
even
though
it
is
not
yet
proven
•
As
a
working
hypothesis
,
let
’
s
assume
the
shipment
was
delayed
at
customs
.
As
a
working
hypothesis
,
let
’
s
assume
the
shipment
was
delayed
at
customs
.
•
My
hypothesis
is
that
she
missed
the
bus
rather
than
overslept
.
My
hypothesis
is
that
she
missed
the
bus
rather
than
overslept
.
Same
origin
as
the
scientific
sense
:
Ancient
Greek
roots
meaning
“
put
under
”
as
a
foundation
for
reasoning
.
possession
noun
an
object
or
group
of
objects
that
someone
owns
•
After
the
yard
sale
,
Emma
donated
the
unsold
possessions
to
charity
.
After
the
yard
sale
,
Emma
donated
the
unsold
possessions
to
charity
.
•
Travelling
light
,
he
carried
all
his
possessions
in
one
backpack
.
Travelling
light
,
he
carried
all
his
possessions
in
one
backpack
.
noun
-
possession
the
state
of
having
or
owning
something
•
The
couple
will
take possession
of
their
new
apartment
on
Friday
.
The
couple
will
take possession
of
their
new
apartment
on
Friday
.
•
Drivers
must
keep
their
license
in
their
possession
at
all
times
.
Drivers
must
keep
their
license
in
their
possession
at
all
times
.
noun
-
possession
control
of
the
ball
,
puck
,
or
similar
object
during
a
game
•
The
midfielder
maintained
possession
and
passed
to
a
teammate
.
The
midfielder
maintained
possession
and
passed
to
a
teammate
.
•
Spain
dominated
the
match
with
seventy
percent
possession
.
Spain
dominated
the
match
with
seventy
percent
possession
.
noun
-
possession
the
criminal
offense
of
having
illegal
drugs
,
weapons
,
or
other
banned
items
•
He
was
arrested
for
drug
possession
.
He
was
arrested
for
drug
possession
.
•
The
court
found
her
guilty
of
firearm
possession
without
a
license
.
The
court
found
her
guilty
of
firearm
possession
without
a
license
.
noun
-
possession
the
state
of
being
controlled
by
an
evil
spirit
or
supernatural
force
•
In
the
legend
,
a
priest
battles
demonic
possession
in
a
remote
village
.
In
the
legend
,
a
priest
battles
demonic
possession
in
a
remote
village
.
•
Villagers
believed
her
strange
screams
were
caused
by
spirit
possession
.
Villagers
believed
her
strange
screams
were
caused
by
spirit
possession
.
reporting
verb
present
participle
of
report
:
currently
giving
a
spoken
or
written
account
of
something
•
The
journalist
is
reporting
live
from
the
stadium
.
The
journalist
is
reporting
live
from
the
stadium
.
•
Students
are
reporting
their
results
to
the
class
.
Students
are
reporting
their
results
to
the
class
.
From
Latin
“
reportare
” (
bring
back
),
through
Old
French
“
reporter
,”
with
English
usage
dating
back
to
the
14th
century
; “
reporting
”
as
the
present
participle
follows
standard
English
verb
formation
.
noun
-
reporting
the
activity
of
collecting
,
writing
,
or
broadcasting
information
about
recent
events
,
facts
,
or
situations
•
Accurate
reporting
helps
citizens
stay
informed
.
Accurate
reporting
helps
citizens
stay
informed
.
•
He
won
an
award
for
his
brave
reporting
from
the
war
zone
.
He
won
an
award
for
his
brave
reporting
from
the
war
zone
.
Derived
from
the
present
participle
of
the
verb
“
report
,”
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
18th
century
to
describe
the
profession
or
activity
of
news
gathering
.
adjective
describing
something
that
produces
or
provides
written
or
spoken
accounts
of
information
•
The
company
installed
a
new
reporting
system
to
track
sales
.
The
company
installed
a
new
reporting
system
to
track
sales
.
•
She
attended
a
workshop
on
reporting
standards
.
She
attended
a
workshop
on
reporting
standards
.
Adjectival
use
of
the
present
participle
“
reporting
,”
first
attested
in
the
mid-20th
century
in
business
and
technical
writing
.
portray
verb
to
make
a
picture
of
someone
or
something
by
drawing
,
painting
,
photographing
,
or
similar
artistic
means
•
The
artist
portrayed
the
old
castle
in
soft
watercolor
tones
.
The
artist
portrayed
the
old
castle
in
soft
watercolor
tones
.
•
The
documentary
portrays
the
rainforest
with
stunning
aerial
shots
.
The
documentary
portrays
the
rainforest
with
stunning
aerial
shots
.
verb
to
describe
or
show
someone
or
something
in
a
particular
way
,
especially
with
words
or
other
non-visual
means
•
The
article
portrayed
the
scientist
as
a
dedicated
pioneer
.
The
article
portrayed
the
scientist
as
a
dedicated
pioneer
.
•
The
novel
portrays
life
in
the
1930s
with
vivid
detail
.
The
novel
portrays
life
in
the
1930s
with
vivid
detail
.
verb
to
act
the
part
of
a
character
in
a
film
,
play
,
or
television
program
•
The
actor
portrayed
a
brave
firefighter
in
the
movie
.
The
actor
portrayed
a
brave
firefighter
in
the
movie
.
•
In
the
series
,
she
portrays
a
brilliant
detective
.
In
the
series
,
she
portrays
a
brilliant
detective
.
pollution
noun
-
pollution
harmful
substances
,
noise
,
or
other
forms
of
waste
that
make
air
,
water
,
or
land
dirty
or
unhealthy
•
The
thick
smog
over
the
city
showed
how
bad
the
pollution
had
become
.
The
thick
smog
over
the
city
showed
how
bad
the
pollution
had
become
.
•
Farmers
tested
the
soil
for
pollution
before
planting
their
crops
.
Farmers
tested
the
soil
for
pollution
before
planting
their
crops
.
from
Latin
polluere
‘
to
soil
,
defile
’,
through
Old
French
pollution
and
Middle
English
pollution
noun
-
pollution
the
act
or
process
of
making
air
,
water
,
or
land
dirty
or
unhealthy
•
The
pollution
of
the
river
began
when
the
factory
started
dumping
waste
.
The
pollution
of
the
river
began
when
the
factory
started
dumping
waste
.
•
Strict
laws
aim
to
reduce
the
pollution
of
the
atmosphere
.
Strict
laws
aim
to
reduce
the
pollution
of
the
atmosphere
.
from
Latin
polluere
‘
to
soil
,
defile
’,
through
Old
French
pollution
and
Middle
English
pollution
poster
noun
a
large
printed
picture
,
photograph
,
or
notice
that
is
put
on
a
wall
or
surface
for
decoration
or
to
give
information
•
Maya
covered
her
bedroom
wall
with
a
colorful
poster
of
her
favorite
band
.
Maya
covered
her
bedroom
wall
with
a
colorful
poster
of
her
favorite
band
.
•
The
museum
designed
a
striking
poster
to
advertise
its
new
dinosaur
exhibit
.
The
museum
designed
a
striking
poster
to
advertise
its
new
dinosaur
exhibit
.
From
post
(
verb
‘
to
display
’)
+
-er
,
meaning
something
that
is
posted
.
noun
a
person
who
writes
and
publishes
a
message
,
image
,
or
comment
on
an
online
platform
•
The
original
poster
of
the
question
thanked
everyone
for
their
helpful
replies
.
The
original
poster
of
the
question
thanked
everyone
for
their
helpful
replies
.
•
Moderators
removed
the
rude
comment
and
warned
the
poster
to
follow
the
rules
.
Moderators
removed
the
rude
comment
and
warned
the
poster
to
follow
the
rules
.
Formed
in
the
late
1990s
from
the
verb
post
(‘
publish
online
’)
+
-er
(‘
agent
noun
’).
disappointed
adjective
Feeling
sad
,
unhappy
,
or
let
down
because
something
did
not
meet
your
hopes
or
expectations
.
•
Lena
was
disappointed
when
the
concert
was
cancelled
at
the
last
minute
.
Lena
was
disappointed
when
the
concert
was
cancelled
at
the
last
minute
.
•
The
team
felt
disappointed
after
losing
the
championship
game
.
The
team
felt
disappointed
after
losing
the
championship
game
.
verb
Past
tense
and
past
participle
of
disappoint
.
•
The
sudden
storm
disappointed
the
hikers
who
hoped
for
clear
skies
.
The
sudden
storm
disappointed
the
hikers
who
hoped
for
clear
skies
.
•
Her
careless
comment
deeply
disappointed
her
friend
.
Her
careless
comment
deeply
disappointed
her
friend
.
porch
noun
-
porch
,
porches
a
small
covered
area
just
outside
the
front
door
of
a
house
or
other
building
,
forming
a
sheltered
entrance
.
•
Mom
wiped
her
shoes
on
the
mat
and
rang
the
bell
while
standing
on
the
porch
.
Mom
wiped
her
shoes
on
the
mat
and
rang
the
bell
while
standing
on
the
porch
.
•
A
delivery
driver
left
the
package
safely
on
our
porch
before
driving
away
.
A
delivery
driver
left
the
package
safely
on
our
porch
before
driving
away
.
Middle
English
from
Old
French
porche
,
from
Latin
porticus
‘
colonnade
,
covered
walk
’,
from
porta
‘
gate
’.
noun
-
porch
,
porches
an
open
or
partly
enclosed
deck
or
platform
attached
to
the
front
,
side
,
or
back
of
a
house
,
often
used
for
sitting
and
relaxing
.
•
On
summer
evenings
the
family
gathers
on
the
porch
to
drink
lemonade
and
watch
the
sunset
.
On
summer
evenings
the
family
gathers
on
the
porch
to
drink
lemonade
and
watch
the
sunset
.
•
She
hung
a
wind
chime
from
the
beam
over
the
back
porch
.
She
hung
a
wind
chime
from
the
beam
over
the
back
porch
.
noun
-
porch
,
porches
a
covered
entrance
area
of
a
church
or
other
large
public
building
,
where
people
may
gather
before
entering
.
•
Wedding
guests
waited
in
the
church
porch
until
the
bells
stopped
ringing
.
Wedding
guests
waited
in
the
church
porch
until
the
bells
stopped
ringing
.
•
Volunteers
handed
out
leaflets
from
the
porch
before
the
charity
service
began
.
Volunteers
handed
out
leaflets
from
the
porch
before
the
charity
service
began
.
pope
noun
the
supreme
leader
of
the
Roman
Catholic
Church
who
also
rules
the
tiny
state
of
Vatican
City
•
After
he
was
elected
Pope
,
Jorge
Bergoglio
chose
the
name
Francis
.
After
he
was
elected
Pope
,
Jorge
Bergoglio
chose
the
name
Francis
.
•
My
grandmother
keeps
a
framed
photo
of
the
Pope
on
her
living-room
wall
.
My
grandmother
keeps
a
framed
photo
of
the
Pope
on
her
living-room
wall
.
From
Old
English
pāpa
,
which
came
through
Latin
papa
from
Greek
pappas
meaning
“
father
,”
a
respectful
title
for
bishops
that
became
reserved
for
the
bishop
of
Rome
.
noun
a
small
European
freshwater
fish
,
also
called
the
ruffe
,
with
sharp
spiny
fins
and
a
mottled
brown
body
•
The
young
angler
was
thrilled
when
he
caught
a
pope
in
the
canal
.
The
young
angler
was
thrilled
when
he
caught
a
pope
in
the
canal
.
•
The
biology
teacher
showed
the
class
a
diagram
of
a
pope
to
explain
spiny
fins
.
The
biology
teacher
showed
the
class
a
diagram
of
a
pope
to
explain
spiny
fins
.
Probably
from
a
fancied
resemblance
between
the
fish
’
s
upturned
mouth
and
the
pursed
lips
of
a
dignified
old
“
pope
.”
The
name
has
been
used
by
English
anglers
since
the
18th
century
.
powder
noun
-
powder
,
powdering
,
powders
,
powdered
,
powdery
,
powderier
,
powderiest
a
dry
substance
made
of
very
tiny
grains
,
like
flour
,
that
can
pour
or
be
blown
about
•
The
baker
sifted
the
fine
powder
into
the
mixing
bowl
.
The
baker
sifted
the
fine
powder
into
the
mixing
bowl
.
•
A
gust
of
wind
blew
construction
powder
off
the
windowsill
and
made
the
workers
cough
.
A
gust
of
wind
blew
construction
powder
off
the
windowsill
and
made
the
workers
cough
.
Middle
English
poudere
,
from
Old
French
poudre
“
dust
,
powder
,”
from
Latin
pulvis
“
dust
”.
noun
-
powder
,
powdering
,
powders
,
powdered
,
powdery
,
powderier
,
powderiest
a
soft
,
scented
makeup
in
fine
grains
that
people
apply
to
their
face
to
reduce
shine
or
add
color
•
After
foundation
,
she
dabbed
a
light
powder
onto
her
cheeks
.
After
foundation
,
she
dabbed
a
light
powder
onto
her
cheeks
.
•
The
actor
asked
for
more
face
powder
before
going
on
stage
.
The
actor
asked
for
more
face
powder
before
going
on
stage
.
noun
-
powder
,
powdering
,
powders
,
powdered
,
powdery
,
powderier
,
powderiest
soft
,
dry
snow
that
has
just
fallen
and
is
ideal
for
skiing
or
snowboarding
•
Skiers
rushed
to
the
mountain
early
to
enjoy
the
fresh
powder
.
Skiers
rushed
to
the
mountain
early
to
enjoy
the
fresh
powder
.
•
The
board
carved
smoothly
through
deep
powder
all
afternoon
.
The
board
carved
smoothly
through
deep
powder
all
afternoon
.
verb
-
powder
,
powdering
,
powders
,
powdered
to
cover
something
with
a
fine
dry
substance
,
or
to
crush
something
into
such
a
substance
•
She
powdered
her
nose
before
the
photo
was
taken
.
She
powdered
her
nose
before
the
photo
was
taken
.
•
Workers
powdered
the
tablets
to
mix
them
into
the
drink
.
Workers
powdered
the
tablets
to
mix
them
into
the
drink
.
compose
verb
-
compose
,
composing
,
composes
,
composed
to
write
or
prepare
a
letter
,
email
,
message
,
or
piece
of
writing
•
Mia
carefully
composed
a
polite
email
to
the
hiring
manager
before
clicking
send
.
Mia
carefully
composed
a
polite
email
to
the
hiring
manager
before
clicking
send
.
•
It
took
him
an
hour
to
compose
a
heartfelt
apology
letter
to
his
best
friend
.
It
took
him
an
hour
to
compose
a
heartfelt
apology
letter
to
his
best
friend
.
Extended
from
the
artistic
sense
to
general
writing
in
the
17th
century
.
verb
-
compose
,
composing
,
composes
,
composed
to
create
a
piece
of
music
,
poem
,
or
other
artistic
work
by
putting
parts
together
•
Beethoven
composed
his
Ninth
Symphony
after
losing
his
hearing
.
Beethoven
composed
his
Ninth
Symphony
after
losing
his
hearing
.
•
Late
at
night
,
a
young
woman
sat
at
her
piano
,
composing
a
gentle
lullaby
for
her
newborn
.
Late
at
night
,
a
young
woman
sat
at
her
piano
,
composing
a
gentle
lullaby
for
her
newborn
.
From
Latin
componere
‘
put
together
’.
verb
-
compose
,
composing
,
composes
,
composed
to
make
up
or
constitute
the
parts
of
something
•
The
committee
is
composed
of
five
residents
and
two
city
officials
.
The
committee
is
composed
of
five
residents
and
two
city
officials
.
•
Water
is
composed
of
hydrogen
and
oxygen
atoms
.
Water
is
composed
of
hydrogen
and
oxygen
atoms
.
From
Latin
componere
,
meaning
‘
put
together
’,
retaining
the
idea
of
building
blocks
.
verb
-
compose
,
composing
,
composes
,
composed
to
make
yourself
calm
and
in
control
,
especially
after
being
upset
or
excited
•
She
took
a
deep
breath
to
compose
herself
before
stepping
on
stage
.
She
took
a
deep
breath
to
compose
herself
before
stepping
on
stage
.
•
After
hearing
the
bad
news
,
he
struggled
to
compose
himself
.
After
hearing
the
bad
news
,
he
struggled
to
compose
himself
.
Sense
of
personal
calm
arose
in
the
late
18th
century
from
the
idea
of
arranging
one
’
s
feelings
.
compound
noun
a
substance
produced
when
two
or
more
chemical
elements
combine
in
fixed
proportions
•
Water
is
a
simple
compound
made
from
hydrogen
and
oxygen
.
Water
is
a
simple
compound
made
from
hydrogen
and
oxygen
.
•
Salt
is
another
common
compound
that
people
use
every
day
.
Salt
is
another
common
compound
that
people
use
every
day
.
From
Latin
‘
componere
’
meaning
‘
to
put
together
’.
noun
a
group
of
buildings
enclosed
by
a
fence
or
wall
,
often
belonging
to
the
same
family
,
company
,
or
military
unit
•
Everyone
living
on
the
farm
shares
meals
in
the
central
building
of
the
compound
.
Everyone
living
on
the
farm
shares
meals
in
the
central
building
of
the
compound
.
•
Journalists
waited
outside
the
embassy
compound
for
news
.
Journalists
waited
outside
the
embassy
compound
for
news
.
Sense
extended
in
17th
century
from
‘
enclosed
grouping
’
of
things
to
‘
enclosed
area
of
buildings
’.
adjective
made
of
two
or
more
separate
parts
or
elements
•
The
scientist
studied
a
compound
material
that
was
both
light
and
strong
.
The
scientist
studied
a
compound
material
that
was
both
light
and
strong
.
•
She
took
an
X-ray
to
confirm
the
compound
fracture
in
his
arm
.
She
took
an
X-ray
to
confirm
the
compound
fracture
in
his
arm
.
Adjective
use
mirrors
noun
sense
,
describing
something
that
is
‘
put
together
.’
verb
-
compound
,
compounding
,
compounds
,
compounded
to
make
a
problem
,
situation
,
or
feeling
worse
by
adding
to
it
•
Late
fees
will
compound
your
debt
if
you
do
not
pay
on
time
.
Late
fees
will
compound
your
debt
if
you
do
not
pay
on
time
.
•
Her
silence
only
compounded
the
misunderstanding
.
Her
silence
only
compounded
the
misunderstanding
.
Verb
sense
of
‘
add
to
’
or
‘
increase
’
dates
from
early
17th
century
.
noun
a
word
made
by
joining
two
or
more
separate
words
together
,
such
as
“
toothbrush
”
•
“
Snowman
”
is
a
compound
formed
from
“
snow
”
and
“
man
.”
“
Snowman
”
is
a
compound
formed
from
“
snow
”
and
“
man
.”
•
English
creates
new
compounds
quickly
,
like
“
smartphone
.”
English
creates
new
compounds
quickly
,
like
“
smartphone
.”
Linguistic
sense
recorded
since
the
17th
century
,
transferring
the
idea
of
‘
put
together
’
to
words
.
verb
-
compound
,
compounding
,
compounds
,
compounded
in
finance
,
to
calculate
and
add
interest
on
both
the
original
sum
of
money
and
on
the
interest
already
earned
•
The
bank
will
compound
interest
daily
on
your
savings
account
.
The
bank
will
compound
interest
daily
on
your
savings
account
.
•
If
you
leave
the
money
untouched
,
the
interest
compounds
over
time
.
If
you
leave
the
money
untouched
,
the
interest
compounds
over
time
.
Financial
use
grew
alongside
modern
banking
practices
in
the
18th
century
.
importantly
adverb
used
to
introduce
or
highlight
the
fact
,
point
,
or
detail
that
matters
most
in
what
you
are
saying
•
Importantly
,
the
town
repaired
the
only
bridge
before
the
heavy
winter
snow
arrived
.
Importantly
,
the
town
repaired
the
only
bridge
before
the
heavy
winter
snow
arrived
.
•
She
explained
the
new
rules
clearly
and
,
more
importantly
,
made
sure
everyone
understood
why
.
She
explained
the
new
rules
clearly
and
,
more importantly
,
made
sure
everyone
understood
why
.
from
the
adjective
important
+-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
1600s
adverb
in
a
way
that
shows
you
think
you
or
your
words
are
very
important
•
The
manager
cleared
his
throat
and
spoke
importantly
about
the
company
’
s
grand
vision
.
The
manager
cleared
his
throat
and
spoke
importantly
about
the
company
’
s
grand
vision
.
•
The
little
boy
walked
importantly
across
the
living
room
wearing
his
father
’
s
oversized
shoes
.
The
little
boy
walked
importantly
across
the
living
room
wearing
his
father
’
s
oversized
shoes
.
same
origin
as
sense
1
;
the
self-important
meaning
developed
from
describing
someone
’
s
manner
spouse
noun
a
husband
or
wife
;
the
person
to
whom
someone
is
married
•
Emma
arrived
at
the
party
with
her
spouse
,
proudly
introducing
him
to
her
friends
.
Emma
arrived
at
the
party
with
her
spouse
,
proudly
introducing
him
to
her
friends
.
•
The
company
’
s
new
health
plan
gives
each
employee
and
their
spouse
free
access
to
the
fitness
center
.
The
company
’
s
new
health
plan
gives
each
employee
and
their
spouse
free
access
to
the
fitness
center
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
espous
,
from
Latin
sponsus
‘
bridegroom
,
betrothed
person
’.
verb
-
spouse
,
spousing
,
spouses
,
spoused
(
formal
or
archaic
)
to
marry
;
to
take
someone
as
one
’
s
husband
or
wife
•
In
the
ancient
legend
,
the
warrior
vowed
to
spouse
the
princess
once
peace
returned
.
In
the
ancient
legend
,
the
warrior
vowed
to
spouse
the
princess
once
peace
returned
.
•
The
noblewoman
refused
to
spouse
a
man
she
did
not
love
.
The
noblewoman
refused
to
spouse
a
man
she
did
not
love
.
Same
origin
as
the
noun
:
from
Latin
sponsare
‘
to
pledge
,
promise
to
marry
’.
apology
noun
-
apology
,
apologies
,
apologize
,
apologizing
,
apologizes
,
apologized
words
that
say
you
are
sorry
for
something
you
did
wrong
or
for
a
problem
you
caused
.
•
She
offered
a
heartfelt
apology
for
arriving
late
.
She
offered
a
heartfelt
apology
for
arriving
late
.
•
The
airline
emailed
every
passenger
an
official
apology
after
the
long
flight
delay
.
The
airline
emailed
every
passenger
an
official
apology
after
the
long
flight
delay
.
From
Late
Latin
apologia
“
a
defense
,
justification
,”
later
shifting
in
English
to
the
sense
of
saying
sorry
.
noun
-
apology
,
apologies
,
apologize
,
apologizing
,
apologizes
,
apologized
a
formal
spoken
or
written
defense
of
an
idea
,
belief
,
or
action
that
people
criticize
.
•
Plato
’
s
“
Apology
”
records
Socrates
defending
his
way
of
life
before
the
Athenian
court
.
Plato
’
s
“
Apology
”
records
Socrates
defending
his
way
of
life
before
the
Athenian
court
.
•
The
essay
is
an
apology
for
free-market
economics
.
The
essay
is
an
apology
for
free-market
economics
.
Sense
follows
the
original
Greek
apologia
“
a
speech
in
defense
.”
noun
-
apology
,
apologies
,
apologize
,
apologizing
,
apologizes
,
apologized
a
very
poor
or
inadequate
example
of
something
,
often
used
humorously
.
•
The
hotel
served
an
apology
for
a
breakfast
—
just
dry
toast
and
warm
water
.
The
hotel
served
an
apology
for
a
breakfast
—
just
dry
toast
and
warm
water
.
•
His
report
was
an
apology
for
research
,
filled
with
errors
and
guesswork
.
His
report
was
an
apology
for
research
,
filled
with
errors
and
guesswork
.
Developed
by
figurative
use
of
the
main
sense
,
suggesting
something
so
poor
that
it
must
itself
apologize
.
opposed
adjective
not
agreeing
with
or
approving
of
something
;
against
it
•
Many
residents
were
strongly
opposed
to
the
new
highway
cutting
through
the
park
.
Many
residents
were
strongly
opposed
to
the
new
highway
cutting
through
the
park
.
•
She
is
opposed
to
eating
meat
for
environmental
reasons
.
She
is
opposed
to
eating
meat
for
environmental
reasons
.
adjective
placed
or
situated
on
the
opposite
side
or
facing
something
else
•
The
two
schools
are
opposed
on
either
side
of
the
river
.
The
two
schools
are
opposed
on
either
side
of
the
river
.
•
They
sat
in
opposed
seats
on
the
train
,
facing
each
other
across
the
table
.
They
sat
in
opposed
seats
on
the
train
,
facing
each
other
across
the
table
.
sponsor
noun
a
person
or
company
that
gives
money
,
goods
,
or
services
to
support
an
event
,
activity
,
or
person
in
return
for
publicity
or
goodwill
•
A
famous
sports
drink
became
the
main
sponsor
of
the
city
marathon
.
A
famous
sports
drink
became
the
main
sponsor
of
the
city
marathon
.
•
Colorful
banners
from
several
corporate
sponsors
hang
around
the
charity
gala
hall
.
Colorful
banners
from
several
corporate
sponsors
hang
around
the
charity
gala
hall
.
From
Latin
sponsor
“
guarantor
,
surety
,”
from
spondēre
“
to
pledge
.”
verb
to
give
money
,
goods
,
or
services
to
support
an
event
,
activity
,
or
person
,
usually
in
exchange
for
publicity
•
A
local
bakery
sponsored
the
school
’
s
science
fair
.
A
local
bakery
sponsored
the
school
’
s
science
fair
.
•
We
hope
several
firms
will
sponsor
our
charity
walk
next
spring
.
We
hope
several
firms
will
sponsor
our
charity
walk
next
spring
.
noun
a
person
who
takes
responsibility
for
another
person
,
guiding
,
supporting
,
or
guaranteeing
them
,
for
example
at
a
baptism
,
in
a
recovery
program
,
or
in
an
immigration
process
•
During
the
baptism
ceremony
,
the
baby
’
s
sponsor
lit
a
candle
at
the
altar
.
During
the
baptism
ceremony
,
the
baby
’
s
sponsor
lit
a
candle
at
the
altar
.
•
Maria
called
her
sponsor
from
the
recovery
group
whenever
she
felt
tempted
to
drink
.
Maria
called
her
sponsor
from
the
recovery
group
whenever
she
felt
tempted
to
drink
.
verb
to
formally
present
and
support
a
bill
or
motion
in
a
legislative
body
•
Representative
Diaz
sponsored
a
bill
to
expand
internet
access
.
Representative
Diaz
sponsored
a
bill
to
expand
internet
access
.
•
Only
three
lawmakers
agreed
to
sponsor
the
amendment
.
Only
three
lawmakers
agreed
to
sponsor
the
amendment
.
verb
to
agree
to
take
responsibility
for
,
guide
,
or
guarantee
another
person
,
such
as
for
immigration
,
recovery
,
or
religious
purposes
•
Ella
volunteered
to
sponsor
her
cousin
’
s
visa
application
.
Ella
volunteered
to
sponsor
her
cousin
’
s
visa
application
.
•
He
has
sponsored
many
newcomers
in
the
support
program
.
He
has
sponsored
many
newcomers
in
the
support
program
.
noun
a
legislator
who
formally
introduces
and
supports
a
bill
or
motion
in
a
law-making
body
•
Senator
Lee
acted
as
the
chief
sponsor
of
the
clean-energy
bill
.
Senator
Lee
acted
as
the
chief
sponsor
of
the
clean-energy
bill
.
•
Before
debate
began
,
the
bill
’
s
sponsors
distributed
summaries
to
every
member
.
Before
debate
began
,
the
bill
’
s
sponsors
distributed
summaries
to
every
member
.
portfolio
noun
a
flat
,
usually
rectangular
case
for
carrying
loose
papers
,
drawings
,
or
other
documents
•
She
slipped
the
contract
into
her
portfolio
before
heading
to
the
meeting
.
She
slipped
the
contract
into
her
portfolio
before
heading
to
the
meeting
.
•
The
art
student
displayed
her
sketches
neatly
in
a
leather
portfolio
.
The
art
student
displayed
her
sketches
neatly
in
a
leather
portfolio
.
Borrowed
from
Italian
‘
portafoglio
’,
from
‘
portare
’ (
to
carry
)
+
‘
foglio
’ (
sheet
of
paper
).
noun
all
the
shares
,
bonds
,
and
other
investments
owned
by
a
person
or
organization
•
Diversifying
your
portfolio
can
reduce
financial
risk
.
Diversifying
your
portfolio
can
reduce
financial
risk
.
•
His
portfolio
includes
technology
stocks
and
government
bonds
.
His
portfolio
includes
technology
stocks
and
government
bonds
.
Meaning
extended
from
‘
collection
held
together
’
to
‘
collection
of
investments
’
in
the
late
20th
century
.
noun
a
selection
of
someone
’
s
best
work
,
such
as
drawings
,
photographs
,
or
writings
,
collected
to
show
their
skills
•
The
designer
brought
a
digital
portfolio
to
the
job
interview
.
The
designer
brought
a
digital
portfolio
to
the
job
interview
.
•
The
photographer
updated
her
online
portfolio
with
new
portraits
.
The
photographer
updated
her
online
portfolio
with
new
portraits
.
Adopted
in
the
19th
century
by
artists
who
carried
sample
works
in
physical
portfolios
,
later
generalized
to
other
professions
.
noun
the
complete
set
of
products
or
services
offered
by
a
company
•
The
company
expanded
its
portfolio
with
eco-friendly
cleaners
.
The
company
expanded
its
portfolio
with
eco-friendly
cleaners
.
•
Smartphones
make
up
a
large
part
of
the
brand
’
s
portfolio
.
Smartphones
make
up
a
large
part
of
the
brand
’
s
portfolio
.
Business
writers
began
using
the
financial
sense
of
‘
portfolio
’
metaphorically
for
product
lines
in
the
mid-20th
century
.
noun
the
department
or
area
of
responsibility
held
by
a
government
minister
•
She
was
appointed
minister
with
the
health
portfolio
.
She
was
appointed
minister
with
the
health
portfolio
.
•
After
the
election
,
he
lost
the
finance
portfolio
.
After
the
election
,
he
lost
the
finance
portfolio
.
First
used
in
18th-century
European
politics
when
ministers
literally
carried
dispatch
cases
(
portfolios
)
relating
to
their
department
.
export
verb
to
send
goods
or
services
to
another
country
so
that
people
there
can
buy
them
•
France
exports
cheese
to
many
countries
around
the
world
.
France
exports
cheese
to
many
countries
around
the
world
.
•
The
small
winery
began
to
export
its
wine
to
Asia
.
The
small
winery
began
to
export
its
wine
to
Asia
.
Late
15th
century
,
from
Latin
“
exportare
”
meaning
“
to
carry
out
.”
noun
a
product
,
service
,
or
amount
of
goods
that
a
country
or
company
sells
to
another
country
,
or
the
act
of
selling
them
•
Oil
is
the
country's
main
export
.
Oil
is
the
country's
main
export
.
•
Last
year's
coffee
exports
broke
all
records
.
Last
year's
coffee
exports
broke
all
records
.
Same
origin
as
the
verb
:
from
Latin
“
exportare
,”
with
noun
use
recorded
from
the
early
18th
century
.
verb
to
save
or
move
data
from
one
computer
program
,
system
,
or
device
into
another
format
or
location
•
Click
“
File
”
and
then
export
the
image
as
a
JPEG
.
Click
“
File
”
and
then
export
the
image
as
a
JPEG
.
•
She
had
to
export
the
contacts
list
from
her
phone
to
a
spreadsheet
.
She
had
to
export
the
contacts
list
from
her
phone
to
a
spreadsheet
.
Computing
sense
developed
in
the
late
20th
century
by
analogy
with
moving
goods
across
borders
.
proposition
noun
an
idea
,
plan
,
or
offer
put
forward
for
consideration
or
acceptance
•
The
start-up
presented
an
attractive
investment
proposition
to
the
venture
capitalists
.
The
start-up
presented
an
attractive
investment
proposition
to
the
venture
capitalists
.
•
She
accepted
his
dinner
proposition
because
the
restaurant
had
great
reviews
.
She
accepted
his
dinner
proposition
because
the
restaurant
had
great
reviews
.
Extended
sense
of
making
an
offer
developed
in
English
in
the
16th
century
.
noun
a
statement
that
puts
forward
an
idea
or
claim
that
can
be
judged
true
or
false
,
especially
in
logic
or
mathematics
•
The
teacher
wrote
the
proposition
"
If
it
rains
,
the
ground
gets
wet
"
on
the
board
for
the
class
to
analyze
.
The
teacher
wrote
the
proposition
"
If
it
rains
,
the
ground
gets
wet
"
on
the
board
for
the
class
to
analyze
.
•
In
geometry
,
the
ancient
Greek
mathematician
Euclid
began
each
proof
with
a
clear
proposition
.
In
geometry
,
the
ancient
Greek
mathematician
Euclid
began
each
proof
with
a
clear
proposition
.
From
Latin
prōpositiō
(“
setting
forth
,
statement
”),
from
prōponere
“
to
put
forward
”.
noun
an
unwelcome
or
indecent
sexual
offer
made
to
someone
•
The
celebrity
filed
a
complaint
about
the
reporter
’
s
offensive
proposition
after
the
interview
.
The
celebrity
filed
a
complaint
about
the
reporter
’
s
offensive
proposition
after
the
interview
.
•
She
walked
away
quickly
when
the
stranger
whispered
a
crude
proposition
in
her
ear
.
She
walked
away
quickly
when
the
stranger
whispered
a
crude
proposition
in
her
ear
.
Sense
of
‘
sexual
offer
’
recorded
from
the
early
20th
century
in
American
English
.
verb
to
make
a
sexual
or
romantic
offer
to
someone
,
often
unexpectedly
or
inappropriately
•
A
stranger
propositioned
her
on
the
train
,
but
she
ignored
him
and
moved
seats
.
A
stranger
propositioned
her
on
the
train
,
but
she
ignored
him
and
moved
seats
.
•
He
was
shocked
to
be
propositioned
by
his
coworker
during
the
office
party
.
He
was
shocked
to
be
propositioned
by
his
coworker
during
the
office
party
.
Verb
use
developed
from
the
noun
sense
‘
sexual
offer
’
around
1930
.
reportedly
adverb
according
to
what
has
been
said
in
news
or
by
other
people
,
although
it
may
not
be
confirmed
•
The
ancient
temple
was
reportedly
discovered
by
local
farmers
last
year
.
The
ancient
temple
was
reportedly
discovered
by
local
farmers
last
year
.
•
The
actor
is
reportedly
engaged
to
his
longtime
partner
.
The
actor
is
reportedly
engaged
to
his
longtime
partner
.
Derived
from
the
past
participle
of
the
verb
“
report
”
+
the
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
”,
first
recorded
in
the
mid-19th
century
.
supposedly
adverb
according
to
what
people
say
or
believe
,
although
it
may
not
actually
be
true
•
The
treasure
was
supposedly
buried
under
the
old
oak
tree
,
so
the
kids
brought
shovels
and
flashlights
at
dawn
.
The
treasure
was
supposedly
buried
under
the
old
oak
tree
,
so
the
kids
brought
shovels
and
flashlights
at
dawn
.
•
He
is
supposedly
the
fastest
runner
in
the
school
,
but
he
came
in
third
today
.
He
is
supposedly
the
fastest
runner
in
the
school
,
but
he
came
in
third
today
.
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
intended
,
required
,
or
expected
to
happen
or
be
the
case
•
You
are
supposedly
studying
for
your
exams
,
yet
you
keep
scrolling
through
videos
.
You
are
supposedly
studying
for
your
exams
,
yet
you
keep
scrolling
through
videos
.
•
The
bus
was
supposedly
arriving
at
8
p
.
m
.,
but
it
didn
’
t
show
up
until
midnight
.
The
bus
was
supposedly
arriving
at
8
p
.
m
.,
but
it
didn
’
t
show
up
until
midnight
.
popularity
noun
-
popularity
the
state
of
being
liked
,
admired
,
or
supported
by
many
people
•
The
actor's
popularity
soared
after
the
blockbuster
movie
.
The
actor's
popularity
soared
after
the
blockbuster
movie
.
•
At
school
,
Mia's
kindness
was
the
main
reason
for
her
growing
popularity
.
At
school
,
Mia's
kindness
was
the
main
reason
for
her
growing
popularity
.
Early
17th
century
:
from
Latin
popularitas
‘
favour
of
the
people
’,
from
popularis
‘
belonging
to
the
people
’.
noun
-
popularity
how
common
or
widespread
something
is
compared
to
other
things
•
The
popularity
of
electric
cars
is
increasing
every
year
.
The
popularity
of
electric
cars
is
increasing
every
year
.
•
Search
engines
rank
pages
based
on
the
popularity
of
their
content
.
Search
engines
rank
pages
based
on
the
popularity
of
their
content
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Latin
popularitas
‘
favour
of
the
people
’.
pond
noun
a
small
area
of
still
water
,
smaller
than
a
lake
,
often
formed
naturally
or
made
artificially
in
a
garden
or
park
•
The
ducks
glided
across
the
quiet
pond
at
sunrise
.
The
ducks
glided
across
the
quiet
pond
at
sunrise
.
•
Two
children
skipped
stones
on
the
surface
of
the
frozen
pond
.
Two
children
skipped
stones
on
the
surface
of
the
frozen
pond
.
Old
English
“
pond
”
meaning
“
enclosed
body
of
water
,”
likely
from
a
Germanic
root
related
to
“
pound
”
in
the
sense
of
an
enclosure
.
noun
-
pond
(
usually
with
“
the
”)
the
Atlantic
Ocean
,
used
humorously
when
talking
about
travel
or
differences
between
North
America
and
Britain
•
My
cousin
lives
across
the
pond
in
Boston
.
My
cousin
lives
across
the
pond
in
Boston
.
•
News
from
over
the
pond
travels
fast
these
days
.
News
from
over
the
pond
travels
fast
these
days
.
Humorous
use
of
“
pond
”
in
the
late
19th
century
as
a
playful
understatement
for
the
vast
Atlantic
Ocean
separating
Britain
and
North
America
.
verb
to
collect
or
cause
water
to
collect
in
a
pool
or
small
reservoir
•
After
the
heavy
rain
,
water
began
to
pond
on
the
flat
roof
.
After
the
heavy
rain
,
water
began
to
pond
on
the
flat
roof
.
•
The
engineers
designed
the
field
to
pond
runoff
for
irrigation
.
The
engineers
designed
the
field
to
pond
runoff
for
irrigation
.
Derived
from
the
noun
sense
of
“
pond
,”
first
recorded
as
a
verb
in
engineering
texts
in
the
early
20th
century
.
poorly
adverb
in
a
bad
or
unsatisfactory
way
•
The
soccer
team
played
poorly
because
they
were
tired
.
The
soccer
team
played
poorly
because
they
were
tired
.
•
If
you
sleep
poorly
,
you
will
feel
exhausted
the
next
day
.
If
you
sleep
poorly
,
you
will
feel
exhausted
the
next
day
.
Formed
by
adding
the
adverbial
suffix
–ly
to
poor
in
Middle
English
;
recorded
since
the
14th
century
.
adjective
slightly
ill
or
unwell
•
I
stayed
home
today
because
I
was
feeling
poorly
.
I
stayed
home
today
because
I
was
feeling
poorly
.
•
The
teacher
noticed
that
Jack
looked
poorly
and
sent
him
to
the
nurse
.
The
teacher
noticed
that
Jack
looked
poorly
and
sent
him
to
the
nurse
.
From
adverb
poorly
,
later
used
predicatively
as
an
adjective
in
British
English
to
mean
‘
ill
’.
supportive
adjective
willing
to
give
help
,
sympathy
,
or
encouragement
to
someone
•
When
Maya
failed
her
exam
,
her
friends
were
very
supportive
and
helped
her
study
.
When
Maya
failed
her
exam
,
her
friends
were
very
supportive
and
helped
her
study
.
•
A
supportive
teacher
can
make
students
feel
confident
.
A
supportive
teacher
can
make
students
feel
confident
.
From
the
verb
“
support
”
+
suffix
“
-ive
,”
first
recorded
in
the
early
19th
century
,
meaning
“
providing
support
.”
adjective
designed
to
hold
something
firmly
or
make
the
body
more
comfortable
or
stable
•
She
bought
a
pair
of
supportive
running
shoes
to
avoid
knee
pain
.
She
bought
a
pair
of
supportive
running
shoes
to
avoid
knee
pain
.
•
After
the
accident
,
the
doctor
gave
him
a
supportive
neck
brace
.
After
the
accident
,
the
doctor
gave
him
a
supportive
neck
brace
.
Adapted
from
general
sense
of
“
support
”
to
describe
physical
reinforcement
in
medical
and
design
contexts
during
the
mid-20th
century
.
transport
noun
-
transport
the
system
,
vehicles
,
or
methods
used
for
moving
people
or
goods
from
one
place
to
another
•
Public
transport
is
cheaper
than
driving
your
own
car
in
the
city
.
Public
transport
is
cheaper
than
driving
your
own
car
in
the
city
.
•
The
farm
is
far
from
any
transport
,
so
workers
cycle
to
get
there
.
The
farm
is
far
from
any
transport
,
so
workers
cycle
to
get
there
.
Borrowed
in
the
late
Middle
English
period
from
French
transporter
,
from
Latin
transportare
,
meaning
“
to
carry
across
.”
verb
-
transport
,
transporting
,
transports
,
transported
to
carry
people
or
things
from
one
place
to
another
•
Lorries
transport
fresh
fruit
from
the
countryside
to
the
supermarkets
every
night
.
Lorries
transport
fresh
fruit
from
the
countryside
to
the
supermarkets
every
night
.
•
A
pipeline
transports
water
across
the
desert
.
A
pipeline
transports
water
across
the
desert
.
Same
origin
as
the
noun
:
Latin
transportare
“
carry
across
.”
verb
-
transport
,
transporting
,
transports
,
transported
to
make
someone
feel
as
if
they
are
in
a
different
place
or
time
,
often
because
of
strong
emotion
or
vivid
imagination
•
The
music
transported
her
back
to
her
childhood
summers
by
the
sea
.
The
music
transported
her
back
to
her
childhood
summers
by
the
sea
.
•
A
good
book
can
transport
you
to
entirely
new
worlds
.
A
good
book
can
transport
you
to
entirely
new
worlds
.
Figurative
sense
developed
in
the
17th
century
from
the
literal
idea
of
moving
something
from
one
place
to
another
.
pork
noun
-
pork
the
meat
that
comes
from
a
pig
and
is
eaten
as
food
•
For
Sunday
dinner
,
Maria
served
roast
pork
with
crispy
crackling
.
For
Sunday
dinner
,
Maria
served
roast
pork
with
crispy
crackling
.
•
The
chef
recommended
marinating
the
pork
overnight
for
better
flavor
.
The
chef
recommended
marinating
the
pork
overnight
for
better
flavor
.
Middle
English
from
Old
French
‘
porc
’,
from
Latin
‘
porcus
’
meaning
‘
pig
’.
noun
-
pork
informal
government
money
or
projects
given
to
a
politician
’
s
own
area
to
win
favor
rather
than
to
solve
important
problems
•
Voters
are
tired
of
lawmakers
stuffing
bills
with
pork
.
Voters
are
tired
of
lawmakers
stuffing
bills
with
pork
.
•
She
campaigned
on
a
promise
to
cut
pork
from
the
federal
budget
.
She
campaigned
on
a
promise
to
cut
pork
from
the
federal
budget
.
19th-century
American
political
slang
,
likening
local
spending
to
the
distribution
of
salt
pork
to
enslaved
people
in
the
antebellum
South
.
disappointment
noun
a
feeling
of
sadness
or
unhappiness
because
something
did
not
happen
as
hoped
or
expected
•
When
her
flight
was
cancelled
at
the
last
minute
,
Maria
felt
overwhelming
disappointment
.
When
her
flight
was
cancelled
at
the
last
minute
,
Maria
felt
overwhelming
disappointment
.
•
The
team
walked
off
the
field
in
silent
disappointment
after
losing
the
championship
match
.
The
team
walked
off
the
field
in
silent
disappointment
after
losing
the
championship
match
.
from
Middle
French
'desapointement'
,
originally
“
the
act
of
removing
from
office
,”
later
“
frustration
of
expectations
”,
formed
from
'disappoint'
+
'-ment'
noun
something
or
someone
that
fails
to
satisfy
hopes
or
expectations
•
The
highly
advertised
movie
turned
out
to
be
a
huge
disappointment
.
The
highly
advertised
movie
turned
out
to
be
a
huge
disappointment
.
•
For
his
parents
,
failing
the
exam
was
his
greatest
disappointment
.
For
his
parents
,
failing
the
exam
was
his
greatest
disappointment
.
same
origin
as
Sense
1
,
evolving
to
refer
to
the
person
or
thing
causing
the
feeling
import
verb
-
import
,
importing
,
imports
,
imported
to
bring
goods
or
services
into
your
own
country
from
another
country
so
that
you
can
sell
or
use
them
•
The
company
imports
fresh
fruit
from
South
America
every
week
.
The
company
imports
fresh
fruit
from
South
America
every
week
.
•
When
my
uncle
imported
his
car
from
Germany
,
he
had
to
pay
extra
taxes
.
When
my
uncle
imported
his
car
from
Germany
,
he
had
to
pay
extra
taxes
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
‘
importare
’
meaning
‘
to
bring
in
’.
noun
a
product
that
is
brought
into
your
country
from
abroad
,
or
the
act
of
bringing
such
products
in
•
Wine
is
one
of
the
country
’
s
main
imports
.
Wine
is
one
of
the
country
’
s
main
imports
.
•
The
ban
on
beef
imports
was
lifted
last
month
.
The
ban
on
beef
imports
was
lifted
last
month
.
Same
origin
as
the
verb
,
first
used
in
the
17th
century
to
mean
‘
something
brought
in
’.
verb
-
import
,
importing
,
imports
,
imported
in
computing
,
to
bring
a
file
,
picture
,
or
other
data
into
a
program
or
device
so
you
can
use
or
edit
it
•
Click
this
button
to
import
the
photos
from
your
phone
.
Click
this
button
to
import
the
photos
from
your
phone
.
•
The
program
can
quickly
import
data
from
a
spreadsheet
.
The
program
can
quickly
import
data
from
a
spreadsheet
.
Extended
technical
use
of
the
general
verb
sense
starting
in
the
late
20th
century
with
the
spread
of
personal
computing
.
noun
-
import
formal
:
the
importance
or
meaning
of
something
•
The
judge
explained
the
import
of
the
new
law
.
The
judge
explained
the
import
of
the
new
law
.
•
Her
speech
was
brief
but
of
great
import
to
the
committee
.
Her
speech
was
brief
but
of
great
import
to
the
committee
.
Early
16th
century
,
from
Latin
‘
importare
’
via
the
notion
‘
to
bring
in
meaning
’.
verb
-
import
,
importing
,
imports
,
imported
formal
:
to
signify
or
mean
something
•
In
physics
,
the
symbol
imports
equality
between
the
two
forces
.
In
physics
,
the
symbol
imports
equality
between
the
two
forces
.
•
His
silence
imported
consent
.
His
silence
imported
consent
.
Sense
developed
in
the
late
15th
century
from
Latin
‘
importare
’ ‘
to
convey
meaning
’.
deposit
noun
money
that
you
put
into
a
bank
account
so
it
is
kept
for
you
and
can
be
taken
out
later
•
Maya
checked
her
balance
online
to
see
if
her
monthly
deposit
had
arrived
.
Maya
checked
her
balance
online
to
see
if
her
monthly
deposit
had
arrived
.
•
Your
salary
will
be
available
after
the
direct
deposit
clears
tomorrow
.
Your
salary
will
be
available
after
the
direct
deposit
clears
tomorrow
.
from
Latin
“
depositum
,”
meaning
something
laid
away
or
entrusted
noun
a
first
part
of
a
payment
that
you
give
to
show
you
intend
to
buy
or
rent
something
,
or
money
held
as
security
that
will
be
returned
later
•
We
left
a
$200
deposit
to
reserve
the
hotel
room
for
next
month
.
We
left
a
$200
deposit
to
reserve
the
hotel
room
for
next
month
.
•
If
you
cancel
late
,
you
will
lose
your
deposit
.
If
you
cancel
late
,
you
will
lose
your
deposit
.
verb
-
deposit
,
depositing
,
deposits
,
deposited
to
put
money
into
a
bank
account
•
She
deposited
her
paycheck
at
the
ATM
after
work
.
She
deposited
her
paycheck
at
the
ATM
after
work
.
•
You
can
deposit
cash
using
this
machine
.
You
can
deposit
cash
using
this
machine
.
noun
a
natural
layer
or
build-up
of
a
substance
such
as
sand
,
mineral
,
or
dirt
that
has
collected
in
one
place
•
A
thin
deposit
of
dust
covered
the
bookshelf
after
months
of
neglect
.
A
thin
deposit
of
dust
covered
the
bookshelf
after
months
of
neglect
.
•
Scientists
discovered
a
rich
gold
deposit
deep
in
the
mountains
.
Scientists
discovered
a
rich
gold
deposit
deep
in
the
mountains
.
verb
-
deposit
,
depositing
,
deposits
,
deposited
to
leave
or
drop
a
substance
or
object
in
a
particular
place
,
especially
gradually
or
as
a
natural
process
•
The
river
deposits
sand
along
its
banks
each
spring
.
The
river
deposits
sand
along
its
banks
each
spring
.
•
Smoking
can
deposit
tar
on
your
lungs
.
Smoking
can
deposit
tar
on
your
lungs
.