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ally
noun
-
ally
,
allies
a
person
,
group
,
or
country
that
supports
and
works
with
another
toward
a
shared
goal
,
especially
in
times
of
difficulty
or
conflict
β’
During
World
War
II
,
the
United
States
was
an
important
ally
of
the
United
Kingdom
.
During
World
War
II
,
the
United
States
was
an
important
ally
of
the
United
Kingdom
.
β’
When
the
shy
student
spoke
,
her
best
friend
acted
as
an
ally
and
encouraged
the
class
to
listen
.
When
the
shy
student
spoke
,
her
best
friend
acted
as
an
ally
and
encouraged
the
class
to
listen
.
From
Old
French
"
aliΓ©
" (
related
,
connected
)
and
Latin
"
alligare
"
meaning
β
to
bind
to
.β
noun
-
ally
,
allies
a
person
who
actively
supports
and
stands
up
for
a
marginalized
group
they
are
not
a
member
of
β’
Although
he
is
not
LGBTQ+
,
Jake
proudly
calls
himself
an
ally
and
marches
in
pride
parades
.
Although
he
is
not
LGBTQ+
,
Jake
proudly
calls
himself
an
ally
and
marches
in
pride
parades
.
β’
The
organization
offered
workshops
to
teach
employees
how
to
be
an
ally
to
people
with
disabilities
.
The
organization
offered
workshops
to
teach
employees
how
to
be
an
ally
to
people
with
disabilities
.
Extended
social-justice
sense
developed
in
the
late
20th
century
from
the
older
political
meaning
of
ally
.
verb
-
ally
,
allying
,
allies
,
allied
to
join
or
connect
yourself
or
someone
else
with
another
person
,
group
,
or
country
for
support
β’
Several
small
nations
decided
to
ally
with
a
larger
power
for
protection
.
Several
small
nations
decided
to
ally
with
a
larger
power
for
protection
.
β’
To
pass
the
new
law
,
the
senator
allied
herself
with
environmental
groups
.
To
pass
the
new
law
,
the
senator
allied
herself
with
environmental
groups
.
Verb
sense
from
Old
French
"
alier
"
and
Latin
"
alligare
"
meaning
β
to
bind
to
or
tie
.β
really
adverb
used
before
an
adjective
or
another
adverb
to
add
emphasis
,
meaning
very
or
extremely
β’
The
soup
is
really
hot
,
so
be
careful
.
The
soup
is
really
hot
,
so
be
careful
.
β’
He
ran
really
quickly
and
won
the
race
.
He
ran
really
quickly
and
won
the
race
.
From
real
+β
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
.
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
true
or
to
show
surprise
that
it
is
true
,
meaning
actually
or
in
fact
β’
Is
the
museum
really
free
on
Sundays
?
Is
the
museum
really
free
on
Sundays
?
β’
I
didn
β
t
really
understand
the
question
.
I
didn
β
t
really
understand
the
question
.
See
primary
sense
etymology
.
interjection
used
on
its
own
to
express
surprise
,
doubt
,
or
interest
,
or
to
ask
for
confirmation
β’
β
I
β
m
moving
to
Japan
next
month
.β β
Really
?
That
β
s
amazing
!β
β
I
β
m
moving
to
Japan
next
month
.β β
Really
?
That
β
s
amazing
!β
β’
He
said
the
test
was
cancelled
.
Really
!
He
said
the
test
was
cancelled
.
Really
!
Same
origin
as
adverb
senses
,
later
used
alone
as
an
exclamation
.
actually
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
true
or
real
,
especially
when
the
truth
is
surprising
or
different
from
what
someone
thought
before
β’
The
movie
was
actually
better
than
I
expected
.
The
movie
was
actually
better
than
I
expected
.
β’
She
looks
young
,
but
she
is
actually
over
forty
.
She
looks
young
,
but
she
is
actually
over
forty
.
From
Middle
English
β
actual
+
-ly
β,
ultimately
from
Latin
β
actuΔlis
β
meaning
β
active
,
practical
β.
adverb
used
at
the
beginning
or
end
of
a
statement
to
politely
correct
,
contradict
,
or
add
new
information
β’
Actually
,
the
meeting
starts
at
nine
,
not
ten
.
Actually
,
the
meeting
starts
at
nine
,
not
ten
.
β’
Thanks
,
but
I
β
ve
actually
already
eaten
.
Thanks
,
but
I
β
ve
actually
already
eaten
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
,
with
discourse-marker
use
developing
in
the
late
19th
century
.
especially
adverb
more
than
other
people
,
things
,
or
situations
;
particularly
β’
I
enjoy
classical
music
,
especially
Mozart
.
I
enjoy
classical
music
,
especially
Mozart
.
β’
Children
especially
need
plenty
of
sleep
.
Children
especially
need
plenty
of
sleep
.
adverb
very
;
to
a
great
degree
β’
It
was
especially
cold
last
night
.
It
was
especially
cold
last
night
.
β’
I'm
especially
proud
of
your
hard
work
.
I'm
especially
proud
of
your
hard
work
.
finally
adverb
after
a
long
wait
,
effort
,
or
series
of
events
,
at
last
β’
After
driving
through
the
night
,
we
finally
saw
the
ocean
glittering
at
dawn
.
After
driving
through
the
night
,
we
finally
saw
the
ocean
glittering
at
dawn
.
β’
The
baby
finally
fell
asleep
in
his
crib
after
an
hour
of
gentle
rocking
.
The
baby
finally
fell
asleep
in
his
crib
after
an
hour
of
gentle
rocking
.
from
Middle
English
final
+
-ly
;
influenced
by
Latin
fΔ«nΔlis
β
last
,
end
β
adverb
used
to
introduce
the
last
point
or
item
in
a
sequence
β’
Finally
,
press
the
green
button
to
start
the
washing
machine
.
Finally
,
press
the
green
button
to
start
the
washing
machine
.
β’
Finally
,
I
would
like
to
thank
our
volunteers
for
their
hard
work
.
Finally
,
I
would
like
to
thank
our
volunteers
for
their
hard
work
.
same
origin
as
other
sense
:
from
final
+
-ly
reality
noun
-
reality
,
realities
,
realize
,
realizing
,
realizes
,
realized
the
true
state
of
things
as
they
actually
exist
,
not
as
they
are
imagined
or
wished
for
β’
After
waking
from
a
vivid
dream
,
Mia
felt
a
jolt
as
she
returned
to
reality
.
After
waking
from
a
vivid
dream
,
Mia
felt
a
jolt
as
she
returned
to
reality
.
β’
The
climbing
team
had
trained
for
months
,
but
the
freezing
wind
on
the
mountain
made
the
reality
of
the
ascent
clear
.
The
climbing
team
had
trained
for
months
,
but
the
freezing
wind
on
the
mountain
made
the
reality
of
the
ascent
clear
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
β
realite
β,
from
medieval
Latin
β
realitas
β,
from
Latin
β
realis
β
meaning
β
relating
to
things
β.
noun
-
reality
,
realities
,
realize
,
realizing
,
realizes
,
realized
a
real
fact
,
situation
,
or
experience
,
especially
one
of
several
kinds
or
examples
β’
The
book
explores
the
different
realities
faced
by
refugees
around
the
world
.
The
book
explores
the
different
realities
faced
by
refugees
around
the
world
.
β’
Climate
scientists
warn
us
about
the
stark
realities
of
global
warming
.
Climate
scientists
warn
us
about
the
stark
realities
of
global
warming
.
See
Sense
1
etymology
;
the
countable
use
evolved
in
the
17th
century
to
refer
to
specific
factual
situations
.
usually
adverb
in
most
cases
or
on
most
occasions
;
normally
β’
I
usually
take
the
bus
to
work
,
but
today
I
walked
.
I
usually
take
the
bus
to
work
,
but
today
I
walked
.
β’
Cats
usually
sleep
for
many
hours
during
the
day
.
Cats
usually
sleep
for
many
hours
during
the
day
.
from
the
adjective
β
usual
β
+
the
adverbial
suffix
β
-ly
,β
recorded
in
English
since
the
late
15th
century
region
noun
a
large
area
of
land
that
is
separate
from
other
areas
because
of
geography
,
culture
,
or
administration
β’
Many
tourists
visit
the
coastal
region
for
its
warm
climate
and
beaches
.
Many
tourists
visit
the
coastal
region
for
its
warm
climate
and
beaches
.
β’
The
mountain
region
becomes
snow-covered
every
winter
.
The
mountain
region
becomes
snow-covered
every
winter
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
regio
β
direction
,
district
β,
from
regere
β
to
rule
β.
noun
a
specific
part
of
the
body
β’
He
felt
pain
in
the
lower
back
region
after
lifting
the
boxes
.
He
felt
pain
in
the
lower
back
region
after
lifting
the
boxes
.
β’
A
rash
appeared
in
the
neck
region
and
quickly
spread
.
A
rash
appeared
in
the
neck
region
and
quickly
spread
.
noun
a
separate
part
of
a
system
,
space
,
or
abstract
field
,
often
with
a
special
function
β’
This
program
stores
images
in
a
high-speed
memory
region
.
This
program
stores
images
in
a
high-speed
memory
region
.
β’
Astronomers
discovered
a
dense
region
of
gas
between
the
stars
.
Astronomers
discovered
a
dense
region
of
gas
between
the
stars
.
material
noun
a
substance
that
things
are
made
from
,
such
as
wood
,
metal
,
or
plastic
β’
Bricks
are
a
common
building
material
around
the
world
.
Bricks
are
a
common
building
material
around
the
world
.
β’
The
artist
collected
recycled
material
for
her
sculpture
.
The
artist
collected
recycled
material
for
her
sculpture
.
noun
-
material
cloth
that
is
sold
by
length
and
used
to
make
clothes
,
curtains
,
and
similar
things
β’
She
chose
a
soft
cotton
material
for
the
baby's
blanket
.
She
chose
a
soft
cotton
material
for
the
baby's
blanket
.
β’
Do
we
have
enough
material
to
sew
two
skirts
?
Do
we
have
enough
material
to
sew
two
skirts
?
noun
information
or
ideas
that
you
use
for
studying
,
writing
,
or
creating
something
β’
The
reporter
gathered
background
material
before
the
interview
.
The
reporter
gathered
background
material
before
the
interview
.
β’
Our
teacher
posted
extra
study
material
online
.
Our
teacher
posted
extra
study
material
online
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
considered
suitable
for
a
particular
job
,
role
,
or
purpose
β’
The
coach
thinks
Mia
is
real
leadership
material
.
The
coach
thinks
Mia
is
real
leadership
material
.
β’
With
his
quick
thinking
,
he's
police
material
.
With
his
quick
thinking
,
he's
police
material
.
adjective
relating
to
physical
things
that
you
can
touch
,
rather
than
to
the
mind
or
spirit
β’
They
focused
on
their
material
needs
,
like
food
and
shelter
.
They
focused
on
their
material
needs
,
like
food
and
shelter
.
β’
The
monk
gave
up
all
material
possessions
.
The
monk
gave
up
all
material
possessions
.
adjective
important
and
likely
to
influence
a
decision
or
result
,
especially
in
law
or
formal
situations
β’
The
lawyer
said
the
witness
left
out
material
facts
.
The
lawyer
said
the
witness
left
out
material
facts
.
β’
There
is
no
material
difference
between
the
two
products
.
There
is
no
material
difference
between
the
two
products
.
eventually
adverb
after
a
long
time
,
effort
,
or
series
of
events
,
something
finally
happens
β’
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
eventually
passed
her
driving
test
.
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
eventually
passed
her
driving
test
.
β’
The
rain
stopped
eventually
,
and
the
children
ran
outside
to
play
.
The
rain
stopped
eventually
,
and
the
children
ran
outside
to
play
.
From
the
adjective
β
eventual
β (
occurring
as
a
result
),
plus
the
adverbial
suffix
β
-ly
β.
adverb
at
an
unspecified
time
in
the
future
,
sooner
or
later
β’
We
should
leave
now
;
the
bus
will
arrive
eventually
.
We
should
leave
now
;
the
bus
will
arrive
eventually
.
β’
Keep
saving
,
and
you
will
eventually
afford
the
trip
to
Japan
.
Keep
saving
,
and
you
will
eventually
afford
the
trip
to
Japan
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
,
reflecting
future
expectation
rather
than
completed
result
.
institution
noun
a
large
and
important
organization
created
for
education
,
religion
,
finance
,
or
another
public
purpose
β’
Harvard
University
is
a
world-famous
institution
of
higher
learning
.
Harvard
University
is
a
world-famous
institution
of
higher
learning
.
β’
The
bank
hopes
to
become
the
leading
financial
institution
in
the
region
.
The
bank
hopes
to
become
the
leading
financial
institution
in
the
region
.
noun
an
established
custom
,
system
,
or
practice
that
is
accepted
as
an
important
part
of
society
β’
Many
people
believe
that
marriage
is
a
sacred
institution
.
Many
people
believe
that
marriage
is
a
sacred
institution
.
β’
The
institution
of
democracy
allows
citizens
to
choose
their
leaders
.
The
institution
of
democracy
allows
citizens
to
choose
their
leaders
.
noun
a
place
such
as
a
hospital
,
home
,
or
prison
where
people
who
need
special
care
or
supervision
live
β’
The
patient
was
moved
to
a
mental
health
institution
for
specialized
care
.
The
patient
was
moved
to
a
mental
health
institution
for
specialized
care
.
β’
He
spent
several
months
in
a
rehabilitation
institution
after
the
accident
.
He
spent
several
months
in
a
rehabilitation
institution
after
the
accident
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
has
been
part
of
a
place
or
activity
for
a
very
long
time
and
is
highly
respected
or
well-known
β’
At
ninety
,
the
baker
was
considered
a
local
institution
.
At
ninety
,
the
baker
was
considered
a
local
institution
.
β’
The
stadium's
giant
hot-dog
vendor
is
an
institution
for
hungry
fans
.
The
stadium's
giant
hot-dog
vendor
is
an
institution
for
hungry
fans
.
noun
the
act
of
starting
or
introducing
something
such
as
a
rule
,
system
,
or
policy
β’
The
institution
of
a
curfew
helped
calm
the
city
after
the
unrest
.
The
institution
of
a
curfew
helped
calm
the
city
after
the
unrest
.
β’
Parliament
debated
the
institution
of
new
environmental
laws
.
Parliament
debated
the
institution
of
new
environmental
laws
.
generally
adverb
usually
or
in
most
situations
β’
On
weekends
,
families
generally
eat
breakfast
together
.
On
weekends
,
families
generally
eat
breakfast
together
.
β’
Cats
generally
dislike
taking
baths
.
Cats
generally
dislike
taking
baths
.
adverb
without
focusing
on
specific
details
;
broadly
or
in
a
general
way
β’
Generally speaking
,
electric
cars
are
quieter
than
gasoline
cars
.
Generally speaking
,
electric
cars
are
quieter
than
gasoline
cars
.
β’
The
report
,
generally speaking
,
supports
our
earlier
findings
.
The
report
,
generally speaking
,
supports
our
earlier
findings
.
secretary
noun
-
secretary
,
secretaries
a
person
employed
in
an
office
or
organization
who
handles
written
correspondence
,
phone
calls
,
appointments
,
and
other
routine
administrative
tasks
β’
The
secretary
scheduled
the
meeting
for
Friday
afternoon
.
The
secretary
scheduled
the
meeting
for
Friday
afternoon
.
β’
As
the
phones
kept
ringing
,
the
busy
secretary
remained
calm
and
answered
each
call
politely
.
As
the
phones
kept
ringing
,
the
busy
secretary
remained
calm
and
answered
each
call
politely
.
from
Latin
'secretarius'
meaning
'confidential
officer'
,
originally
referring
to
someone
who
keeps
secrets
for
a
superior
noun
-
secretary
,
secretaries
a
senior
government
official
who
is
the
head
of
a
department
or
ministry
,
such
as
the
Secretary
of
State
or
Secretary
of
Defense
β’
The
secretary
of
health
answered
questions
from
reporters
about
the
new
vaccine
.
The
secretary
of
health
answered
questions
from
reporters
about
the
new
vaccine
.
β’
During
the
summit
,
the
Secretary
of
State
signed
the
peace
agreement
.
During
the
summit
,
the
Secretary
of
State
signed
the
peace
agreement
.
extended
from
the
administrative
sense
to
high
government
offices
in
the
17th
century
noun
-
secretary
,
secretaries
a
piece
of
furniture
with
drawers
and
a
hinged
writing
surface
,
also
called
a
secretary
desk
,
used
for
writing
and
storing
papers
β’
Grandma
kept
her
letters
in
the
antique
secretary
in
the
living
room
.
Grandma
kept
her
letters
in
the
antique
secretary
in
the
living
room
.
β’
The
old
oak
secretary
folds
out
into
a
spacious
writing
surface
.
The
old
oak
secretary
folds
out
into
a
spacious
writing
surface
.
transferred
from
the
clerical
occupation
to
the
furniture
designed
for
writing
and
document
storage
totally
adverb
in
a
complete
or
absolute
way
;
entirely
β’
After
weeks
of
cleaning
,
the
house
was
totally
spotless
.
After
weeks
of
cleaning
,
the
house
was
totally
spotless
.
β’
The
new
phone
is
totally
different
from
the
old
model
.
The
new
phone
is
totally
different
from
the
old
model
.
Formed
from
the
adjective
β
total
β
+
the
adverbial
suffix
β
-ly
,β
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
.
interjection
used
to
show
strong
agreement
,
enthusiasm
,
or
affirmation
β’
β
Do
you
want
to
go
surfing
this
weekend
?β β
Totally
!β
β
Do
you
want
to
go
surfing
this
weekend
?β β
Totally
!β
β’
β
That
concert
was
amazing
.β β
Totally
β
best
night
ever
!β
β
That
concert
was
amazing
.β β
Totally
β
best
night
ever
!β
Extension
of
the
adverb
sense
to
an
affirmative
interjection
,
popularized
in
American
English
from
the
1980s
.
basically
adverb
in
the
most
important
or
fundamental
way
;
essentially
β’
The
two
smartphones
are
basically
identical
;
the
difference
is
only
the
camera
.
The
two
smartphones
are
basically
identical
;
the
difference
is
only
the
camera
.
β’
Water
and
ice
are
basically
the
same
substance
in
different
states
.
Water
and
ice
are
basically
the
same
substance
in
different
states
.
Formed
from
basic
+β
-ally
,
first
recorded
in
the
early
19th
century
to
mean
β
in
a
basic
manner
.β
adverb
used
in
conversation
to
introduce
or
emphasize
a
simple
summary
of
what
you
mean
β’
Well
,
basically
,
the
movie
is
about
friendship
.
Well
,
basically
,
the
movie
is
about
friendship
.
β’
Basically
,
if
you
follow
the
instructions
,
the
software
will
install
itself
.
Basically
,
if
you
follow
the
instructions
,
the
software
will
install
itself
.
Same
origin
as
the
fundamental
sense
;
its
use
as
a
discourse
marker
became
common
in
the
late
20th
century
.
theater
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
building
or
outdoor
space
with
a
stage
and
seats
where
people
watch
live
plays
,
concerts
,
or
other
performances
β’
Our
class
took
a
trip
to
the
old
brick
theater
downtown
to
watch
a
Shakespeare
play
.
Our
class
took
a
trip
to
the
old
brick
theater
downtown
to
watch
a
Shakespeare
play
.
β’
The
lights
dimmed
as
the
audience
settled
into
their
seats
inside
the
grand
theater
.
The
lights
dimmed
as
the
audience
settled
into
their
seats
inside
the
grand
theater
.
From
Middle
English
teatre
,
via
Old
French
,
from
Latin
theatrum
,
from
Ancient
Greek
theΓ‘tron
β
place
for
viewing
β.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
building
with
screens
and
seats
where
people
watch
films
β’
We
bought
popcorn
before
entering
the
theater
to
see
the
new
superhero
movie
.
We
bought
popcorn
before
entering
the
theater
to
see
the
new
superhero
movie
.
β’
The
small
town
finally
got
a
modern
theater
with
reclining
seats
.
The
small
town
finally
got
a
modern
theater
with
reclining
seats
.
Extension
of
Sense
1
after
the
invention
of
motion
pictures
in
the
late
19th
century
.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
the
art
,
craft
,
and
academic
study
of
writing
,
producing
,
and
acting
in
live
dramatic
performances
β’
She
majored
in
theater
at
college
and
hopes
to
direct
someday
.
She
majored
in
theater
at
college
and
hopes
to
direct
someday
.
β’
Theater
has
been
his
passion
since
childhood
puppet
shows
.
Theater
has
been
his
passion
since
childhood
puppet
shows
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
sterile
room
in
a
hospital
where
surgeons
perform
operations
β’
Nurses
wheeled
the
patient
into
the
theater
for
the
heart surgery
.
Nurses
wheeled
the
patient
into
the
theater
for
the
heart surgery
.
β’
Only
sterile
clothing
is
allowed
inside
the
hospital
β
s
new
theater
.
Only
sterile
clothing
is
allowed
inside
the
hospital
β
s
new
theater
.
Borrowed
from
the
dramatic
sense
to
describe
a
room
where
action
is
closely
watched
,
first
used
in
18th-century
hospitals
.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
large
geographic
area
where
important
military
events
happen
during
a
war
β’
The
general
inspected
troops
stationed
in
the
Pacific
theater
.
The
general
inspected
troops
stationed
in
the
Pacific
theater
.
β’
Supplies
were
flown
to
the
European
theater
throughout
the
war
.
Supplies
were
flown
to
the
European
theater
throughout
the
war
.
Military
use
arose
in
the
mid-19th
century
,
comparing
large-scale
war
zones
to
a
stage
where
major
actions
are
played
out
.
tradition
noun
the
passing
down
of
beliefs
,
customs
,
or
ways
of
doing
things
from
one
generation
to
the
next
β’
According
to
ancient
tradition
,
the
villagers
float
paper
lanterns
down
the
river
at
dusk
.
According
to
ancient
tradition
,
the
villagers
float
paper
lanterns
down
the
river
at
dusk
.
β’
Music
is
a
central
part
of
West
African
tradition
.
Music
is
a
central
part
of
West
African
tradition
.
From
Latin
β
traditio
β
meaning
β
a
handing
over
,
delivery
β,
derived
from
β
tradere
β β
to
hand
over
β.
noun
a
specific
custom
,
ritual
,
or
practice
that
a
group
or
person
regularly
follows
because
it
has
been
done
the
same
way
for
a
long
time
β’
It
β
s
a
family
tradition
to
eat
pancakes
together
every
Sunday
morning
.
It
β
s
a
family
tradition
to
eat
pancakes
together
every
Sunday
morning
.
β’
My
college
β
s
strangest
tradition
is
singing
the
school
song
on
the
library
steps
at
midnight
.
My
college
β
s
strangest
tradition
is
singing
the
school
song
on
the
library
steps
at
midnight
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Latin
β
traditio
β
meaning
β
handing
over
β.
academic
adjective
relating
to
study
,
learning
,
or
scholarship
,
especially
in
schools
,
colleges
,
and
universities
.
β’
Maria
earned
excellent
academic
grades
in
her
first
year
of
university
.
Maria
earned
excellent
academic
grades
in
her
first
year
of
university
.
β’
The
school
offers
extra
academic
support
for
students
who
struggle
with
math
.
The
school
offers
extra
academic
support
for
students
who
struggle
with
math
.
From
Latin
academicus
,
relating
to
the
Academy
founded
by
Plato
.
theme
noun
-
theme
,
theming
,
themes
,
themed
the
main
subject
or
idea
that
is
repeated
and
developed
in
a
piece
of
writing
,
speech
,
film
,
painting
,
or
any
other
work
of
art
β’
Courage
is
the
central
theme
of
the
novel
she
is
reading
.
Courage
is
the
central
theme
of
the
novel
she
is
reading
.
β’
The
teacher
asked
the
class
to
identify
the
theme
of
the
short
story
.
The
teacher
asked
the
class
to
identify
the
theme
of
the
short
story
.
From
Greek
β
thema
β
meaning
β
proposition
,
subject
β
via
Latin
and
Old
French
.
specifically
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
meant
for
one
particular
person
,
thing
,
or
purpose
and
not
for
others
β’
This
course
was
designed
specifically
for
beginners
.
This
course
was
designed
specifically
for
beginners
.
β’
He
bought
a
lightweight
camera
specifically
to
record
his
mountain-climbing
adventures
.
He
bought
a
lightweight
camera
specifically
to
record
his
mountain-climbing
adventures
.
formed
from
specific
+
-ally
in
the
late
17th
century
to
create
the
adverbial
form
adverb
used
to
give
exact
or
detailed
information
about
what
you
mean
β’
We
need
to
know
specifically
how
much
the
repairs
will
cost
.
We
need
to
know
specifically
how
much
the
repairs
will
cost
.
β’
Can
you
explain
specifically
what
went
wrong
during
the
test
?
Can
you
explain
specifically
what
went
wrong
during
the
test
?
formed
from
specific
+
-ally
in
the
late
17th
century
to
create
the
adverbial
form
personally
adverb
used
to
introduce
the
speaker
β
s
own
opinion
or
preference
β’
Personally
,
I
like
working
early
in
the
morning
when
it
β
s
quiet
.
Personally
,
I
like
working
early
in
the
morning
when
it
β
s
quiet
.
β’
Personally
,
I
don
β
t
think
the
movie
was
very
funny
.
Personally
,
I
don
β
t
think
the
movie
was
very
funny
.
adverb
by
oneself
and
not
through
another
person
or
by
distance
;
in
person
β’
The
CEO
personally
greeted
every
new
employee
on
their
first
day
.
The
CEO
personally
greeted
every
new
employee
on
their
first
day
.
β’
I
β
d
like
to
thank
you
personally
for
your
help
last
week
.
I
β
d
like
to
thank
you
personally
for
your
help
last
week
.
adverb
in
a
way
that
affects
or
is
meant
for
one
particular
person
,
especially
emotionally
β’
Don
β
t
take
the
criticism
personally
;
it
β
s
about
the
work
,
not
you
.
Don
β
t
take
the
criticism
personally
;
it
β
s
about
the
work
,
not
you
.
β’
He
felt
personally
responsible
when
the
project
failed
.
He
felt
personally
responsible
when
the
project
failed
.
analyst
noun
-
analyse
,
analysing
,
analyses
,
analysed
a
person
who
carefully
studies
information
,
events
,
or
situations
in
order
to
understand
them
and
explain
their
meaning
β’
The
company
hired
an
analyst
to
examine
customer
feedback
and
spot
trends
.
The
company
hired
an
analyst
to
examine
customer
feedback
and
spot
trends
.
β’
As
a
sports
analyst
,
she
broke
down
each
team's
strategy
on
live
TV
.
As
a
sports
analyst
,
she
broke
down
each
team's
strategy
on
live
TV
.
From
analyze
+β
-ist
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
19th
century
.
noun
-
analyse
,
analysing
,
analyses
,
analysed
a
person
who
studies
companies
,
markets
,
and
economic
data
to
give
advice
or
predictions
about
investing
β’
The
bank's
senior
analyst
predicted
that
oil
prices
would
fall
next
year
.
The
bank's
senior
analyst
predicted
that
oil
prices
would
fall
next
year
.
β’
Many
investors
rely
on
a
financial
analyst's
quarterly
reports
before
buying
stocks
.
Many
investors
rely
on
a
financial
analyst's
quarterly
reports
before
buying
stocks
.
noun
-
analyse
,
analysing
,
analyses
,
analysed
(
informal
)
short
for
psychoanalyst
,
a
therapist
trained
in
psychoanalysis
β’
After
her
anxiety
worsened
,
she
began
weekly
sessions
with
an
analyst
.
After
her
anxiety
worsened
,
she
began
weekly
sessions
with
an
analyst
.
β’
The
famous
analyst
wrote
several
papers
on
dream
interpretation
.
The
famous
analyst
wrote
several
papers
on
dream
interpretation
.
typically
adverb
in
most
situations
or
on
average
;
normally
β’
Typically
,
the
store
opens
at
nine
o'clock
each
morning
.
Typically
,
the
store
opens
at
nine
o'clock
each
morning
.
β’
Winter
here
is
typically
cold
and
snowy
.
Winter
here
is
typically
cold
and
snowy
.
formed
from
the
adjective
β
typical
β
+
the
adverbial
suffix
β
-ly
,β
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
mid-19th
century
adverb
in
a
way
that
shows
the
usual
qualities
of
a
particular
person
,
group
,
or
thing
;
characteristically
β’
Typically
,
Oliver
cracks
a
joke
when
the
meeting
gets
tense
.
Typically
,
Oliver
cracks
a
joke
when
the
meeting
gets
tense
.
β’
In
her
rush
,
Lisa
typically
forgets
her
umbrella
at
home
.
In
her
rush
,
Lisa
typically
forgets
her
umbrella
at
home
.
See
etymology
of
sense
1
;
same
origin
.
literally
adverb
in
the
exact
,
real
,
or
most
basic
sense
,
without
exaggeration
or
metaphor
β’
The
house
is
literally
next
door
to
the
school
.
The
house
is
literally
next
door
to
the
school
.
β’
Water
will
literally
boil
at
100
Β°C
when
you
are
at
sea
level
.
Water
will
literally
boil
at
100
Β°C
when
you
are
at
sea
level
.
From
Middle
English
literal
+β
-ly
,
meaning
β
in
a
literal
manner
.β
adverb
(
informal
)
used
to
add
emphasis
,
even
when
the
statement
is
not
true
in
the
exact
sense
β’
My
backpack
is
so
heavy
;
it's
literally
killing
my
shoulders
.
My
backpack
is
so
heavy
;
it's
literally
killing
my
shoulders
.
β’
She
was
literally
bouncing
off
the
walls
with
excitement
after
getting
the
job
offer
.
She
was
literally
bouncing
off
the
walls
with
excitement
after
getting
the
job
offer
.
Sense
extension
first
recorded
in
the
18th
century
as
an
intensifier
.
essentially
adverb
in
its
most
basic
or
fundamental
form
;
in
essence
β’
A
diamond
is
essentially
pure
carbon
arranged
in
a
crystal
lattice
.
A
diamond
is
essentially
pure
carbon
arranged
in
a
crystal
lattice
.
β’
Although
the
two
proposals
look
different
,
they
are
essentially
the
same
in
purpose
.
Although
the
two
proposals
look
different
,
they
are
essentially
the
same
in
purpose
.
adverb
for
the
most
part
;
basically
;
almost
entirely
β’
The
restaurant
was
essentially
empty
by
the
time
we
arrived
.
The
restaurant
was
essentially
empty
by
the
time
we
arrived
.
β’
She
did
essentially
all
the
work
herself
.
She
did
essentially
all
the
work
herself
.
philosophy
noun
-
philosophy
,
philosophies
the
academic
study
that
seeks
to
understand
the
deepest
questions
about
existence
,
knowledge
,
values
,
reason
,
and
language
β’
At
university
,
Nora
decided
to
major
in
philosophy
because
she
loved
debating
questions
about
reality
and
truth
.
At
university
,
Nora
decided
to
major
in
philosophy
because
she
loved
debating
questions
about
reality
and
truth
.
β’
Ancient
Greek
philosophy
still
shapes
how
we
think
about
ethics
today
.
Ancient
Greek
philosophy
still
shapes
how
we
think
about
ethics
today
.
From
Old
French
philosophie
,
from
Latin
philosophia
,
from
Ancient
Greek
philosophΓa
meaning
β
love
of
wisdom
β.
fiction
noun
-
fictionalize
,
fictionalizing
,
fictionalizes
,
fictionalized
books
and
stories
about
events
and
characters
that
are
invented
,
not
real
β’
Ella
loves
reading
historical
fiction
set
in
ancient
Rome
.
Ella
loves
reading
historical
fiction
set
in
ancient
Rome
.
β’
The
library's
fiction
section
was
twice
as
large
as
the
nonfiction
shelves
.
The
library's
fiction
section
was
twice
as
large
as
the
nonfiction
shelves
.
Late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
fictio
β
the
act
of
fashioning
,
a
feigning
β,
from
fingere
β
form
,
contrive
β.
noun
-
fictionalize
,
fictionalizing
,
fictionalizes
,
fictionalized
something
that
is
invented
or
imagined
and
is
not
true
β’
The
rumor
that
the
school
would
close
was
pure
fiction
.
The
rumor
that
the
school
would
close
was
pure
fiction
.
β’
He
maintained
the
fiction
that
he
was
rich
,
but
everyone
knew
the
truth
.
He
maintained
the
fiction
that
he
was
rich
,
but
everyone
knew
the
truth
.
Late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
fictio
β
the
act
of
fashioning
,
a
feigning
β,
from
fingere
β
form
,
contrive
β.
equally
adverb
to
the
same
degree
or
level
β’
Both
twins
are
equally
talented
at
playing
the
piano
.
Both
twins
are
equally
talented
at
playing
the
piano
.
β’
The
two
cities
are
equally
famous
for
their
historic
buildings
.
The
two
cities
are
equally
famous
for
their
historic
buildings
.
adverb
in
equal
parts
or
amounts
β’
They
divided
the
prize
money
equally
among
the
three
winners
.
They
divided
the
prize
money
equally
among
the
three
winners
.
β’
Cut
the
paper
equally
down
the
middle
.
Cut
the
paper
equally
down
the
middle
.
adverb
used
to
introduce
another
fact
that
is
just
as
important
β’
The
project
is
expensive
;
equally
,
it
will
take
a
long
time
to
finish
.
The
project
is
expensive
;
equally
,
it
will
take
a
long
time
to
finish
.
β’
You
must
practice
regularly
;
equally
,
you
should
rest
when
you
are
tired
.
You
must
practice
regularly
;
equally
,
you
should
rest
when
you
are
tired
.
potentially
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
possible
or
could
happen
,
exist
,
or
develop
in
the
future
β’
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
.
β’
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
β
in
a
state
of
potency
.β
It
developed
its
modern
sense
of
β
possibly
β
in
the
19th
century
.
virtually
adverb
almost
or
nearly
,
so
that
for
practical
purposes
it
is
true
β’
The
huge
theater
was
virtually
empty
after
the
rainstorm
cleared
the
streets
.
The
huge
theater
was
virtually
empty
after
the
rainstorm
cleared
the
streets
.
β’
With
a
good
GPS
,
it
is
virtually
impossible
to
get
lost
in
this
city
.
With
a
good
GPS
,
it
is
virtually
impossible
to
get
lost
in
this
city
.
From
Middle
English
virtual
+
-ly
,
originally
meaning
β
in
essence
β
and
later
β
almost
,
nearly
.β
adverb
by
means
of
computers
,
the
internet
,
or
virtual
reality
rather
than
physical
presence
β’
During
the
pandemic
,
students
attended
classes
virtually
from
their
bedrooms
.
During
the
pandemic
,
students
attended
classes
virtually
from
their
bedrooms
.
β’
The
architect
gave
a
tour
of
the
new
museum
virtually
using
a
3D
model
.
The
architect
gave
a
tour
of
the
new
museum
virtually
using
a
3D
model
.
Extended
from
the
earlier
sense
of
β
almost
β
to
describe
actions
carried
out
in
virtual
environments
with
computers
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
20th
century
.
normally
adverb
usually
or
in
most
situations
β’
We
normally
eat
dinner
at
six
o'clock
.
We
normally
eat
dinner
at
six
o'clock
.
β’
It
normally
takes
me
half
an
hour
to
walk
to
work
.
It
normally
takes
me
half
an
hour
to
walk
to
work
.
adverb
in
a
regular
,
healthy
,
or
proper
way
β’
After
the
repair
,
the
machine
is
functioning
normally
again
.
After
the
repair
,
the
machine
is
functioning
normally
again
.
β’
She
could
not
breathe
normally
after
running
up
the
stairs
.
She
could
not
breathe
normally
after
running
up
the
stairs
.
professional
noun
a
person
with
special
training
and
qualifications
who
does
a
skilled
job
as
their
main
paid
work
β’
The
hospital
hired
a
professional
to
maintain
its
computer
network
.
The
hospital
hired
a
professional
to
maintain
its
computer
network
.
β’
If
you
are
unsure
about
your
taxes
,
talk
to
a
financial
professional
.
If
you
are
unsure
about
your
taxes
,
talk
to
a
financial
professional
.
noun
a
person
who
earns
money
by
playing
a
sport
or
doing
an
activity
that
many
people
do
only
for
fun
β’
After
years
of
practice
,
Maya
finally
became
a
tennis
professional
.
After
years
of
practice
,
Maya
finally
became
a
tennis
professional
.
β’
The
golf
professional
gave
us
a
lesson
on
improving
our
swing
.
The
golf
professional
gave
us
a
lesson
on
improving
our
swing
.
adjective
connected
with
the
work
,
standards
,
or
rules
of
people
who
are
specially
trained
in
a
particular
job
β’
She
wore
a
suit
to
give
a
professional
presentation
to
the
clients
.
She
wore
a
suit
to
give
a
professional
presentation
to
the
clients
.
β’
The
company
is
seeking
professional
advice
before
expanding
overseas
.
The
company
is
seeking
professional
advice
before
expanding
overseas
.
adjective
done
as
a
paid
occupation
rather
than
as
a
hobby
β’
He
bought
a
high-end
camera
because
he
is
a
professional
photographer
.
He
bought
a
high-end
camera
because
he
is
a
professional
photographer
.
β’
The
town
invited
a
professional
chef
to
judge
the
cooking
contest
.
The
town
invited
a
professional
chef
to
judge
the
cooking
contest
.
adjective
showing
the
skill
,
care
,
and
responsible
behaviour
expected
in
paid
skilled
work
β’
Despite
the
noisy
crowd
,
the
actor
stayed
professional
on
stage
.
Despite
the
noisy
crowd
,
the
actor
stayed
professional
on
stage
.
β’
Her
email
was
short
,
clear
,
and
professional
.
Her
email
was
short
,
clear
,
and
professional
.
sequence
noun
a
number
of
related
things
or
events
that
come
one
after
another
in
a
particular
order
β’
She
practiced
the
dance
sequence
until
she
could
perform
it
perfectly
.
She
practiced
the
dance
sequence
until
she
could
perform
it
perfectly
.
β’
The
fire
alarm
triggered
a
sequence
of
events
that
ended
with
everyone
safely
outside
.
The
fire
alarm
triggered
a
sequence
of
events
that
ended
with
everyone
safely
outside
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
'sequentia'
meaning
"
that
which
follows
".
initially
adverb
at
the
beginning
;
at
first
,
before
later
changes
or
developments
β’
Initially
,
the
puppy
was
shy
,
but
soon
it
started
playing
with
everyone
.
Initially
,
the
puppy
was
shy
,
but
soon
it
started
playing
with
everyone
.
β’
The
new
software
seemed
complicated
initially
,
yet
the
engineers
quickly
mastered
it
.
The
new
software
seemed
complicated
initially
,
yet
the
engineers
quickly
mastered
it
.
From
Latin
initium
meaning
β
a
beginning
β,
plus
the
adverbial
suffix
βly
,
entering
English
in
the
17th
century
to
describe
the
earliest
stage
of
an
event
or
process
.
originally
adverb
in
the
beginning
,
before
later
changes
happened
β’
The
castle
was
originally
built
as
a
wooden
fort
.
The
castle
was
originally
built
as
a
wooden
fort
.
β’
We
originally
planned
to
meet
on
Friday
,
but
we
had
to
reschedule
.
We
originally
planned
to
meet
on
Friday
,
but
we
had
to
reschedule
.
from
the
adjective
original
+
-ly
(
adverb
suffix
),
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
15th
century
adverb
used
to
say
where
someone
or
something
came
from
first
β’
My
parents
are
originally
from
a
small
island
in
the
Pacific
.
My
parents
are
originally
from
a
small
island
in
the
Pacific
.
β’
Although
he
lives
in
Berlin
now
,
he
is
originally
from
Brazil
.
Although
he
lives
in
Berlin
now
,
he
is
originally
from
Brazil
.
extension
of
sense
β
in
the
beginning
β
to
indicate
point
of
origin
,
recorded
since
the
early
18th
century
adverb
in
a
way
that
shows
new
ideas
or
creativity
β’
The
artist
combined
metal
and
glass
originally
,
creating
a
striking
sculpture
.
The
artist
combined
metal
and
glass
originally
,
creating
a
striking
sculpture
.
β’
She
originally
interpreted
the
classic
song
,
giving
it
a
modern
twist
.
She
originally
interpreted
the
classic
song
,
giving
it
a
modern
twist
.
semantic
development
from
β
in
an
original
manner
β
to
β
creatively
β,
attested
from
the
late
19th
century
naturally
adverb
in
a
way
that
is
not
artificial
or
forced
;
according
to
nature
or
normal
processes
β’
The
actors
moved
naturally
on
stage
,
making
the
scene
believable
.
The
actors
moved
naturally
on
stage
,
making
the
scene
believable
.
β’
Babies
learn
to
grasp
objects
naturally
without
formal
teaching
.
Babies
learn
to
grasp
objects
naturally
without
formal
teaching
.
adverb
used
to
show
that
something
is
expected
,
obvious
,
or
a
normal
result
β’
Naturally
,
he
was
nervous
before
his
first
flight
.
Naturally
,
he
was
nervous
before
his
first
flight
.
β’
The
restaurant
was
full
,
so
naturally
we
had
to
wait
for
a
table
.
The
restaurant
was
full
,
so
naturally
we
had
to
wait
for
a
table
.
adverb
by
a
person
β
s
or
thing
β
s
inherent
character
or
birth
;
innately
β’
She
is
naturally
curious
and
asks
many
questions
.
She
is
naturally
curious
and
asks
many
questions
.
β’
Some
people
are
naturally
gifted
at
music
.
Some
people
are
naturally
gifted
at
music
.
occasionally
adverb
sometimes
,
but
not
often
or
regularly
β’
I
visit
my
grandparents
occasionally
because
they
live
in
another
city
.
I
visit
my
grandparents
occasionally
because
they
live
in
another
city
.
β’
The
small
seaside
cafΓ©
is
usually
quiet
,
but
it
gets
busy
occasionally
when
tourists
arrive
.
The
small
seaside
cafΓ©
is
usually
quiet
,
but
it
gets
busy
occasionally
when
tourists
arrive
.
From
occasional
+β
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
17th
century
,
meaning
β
on
some
occasions
β.
organic
adjective
produced
or
grown
without
the
use
of
artificial
chemicals
such
as
synthetic
fertilizers
,
pesticides
,
or
preservatives
β’
We
always
buy
organic
vegetables
from
the
local
farmers
β
market
.
We
always
buy
organic
vegetables
from
the
local
farmers
β
market
.
β’
The
label
guarantees
that
the
apples
were
grown
using
organic
methods
.
The
label
guarantees
that
the
apples
were
grown
using
organic
methods
.
Sense
developed
in
the
1940s
as
interest
grew
in
farming
that
avoided
synthetic
chemicals
.
noun
food
or
other
agricultural
products
that
are
grown
or
made
without
artificial
chemicals
β’
The
grocery
store
has
a
special
aisle
for
organics
.
The
grocery
store
has
a
special
aisle
for
organics
.
β’
She
spends
more
money
on
organics
because
she
values
health
.
She
spends
more
money
on
organics
because
she
values
health
.
Noun
use
dates
from
the
1970s
as
consumers
began
asking
specifically
for
food
produced
by
organic
farming
.
adjective
relating
to
or
coming
from
living
things
β’
Bones
and
feathers
are
organic
materials
that
decompose
over
time
.
Bones
and
feathers
are
organic
materials
that
decompose
over
time
.
β’
Scientists
study
organic
matter
to
understand
ancient
ecosystems
.
Scientists
study
organic
matter
to
understand
ancient
ecosystems
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
organicus
β
relating
to
an
organ
or
instrument
β
and
later
linked
to
living
organisms
in
the
17th
century
.
adjective
developing
in
a
natural
,
gradual
,
and
connected
way
rather
than
being
artificially
planned
β’
Her
leadership
style
allows
ideas
to
grow
in
an
organic
manner
.
Her
leadership
style
allows
ideas
to
grow
in
an
organic
manner
.
β’
The
city
β
s
expansion
was
organic
,
following
the
river
rather
than
a
strict
grid
.
The
city
β
s
expansion
was
organic
,
following
the
river
rather
than
a
strict
grid
.
Figurative
sense
emerged
in
the
late
19th
century
,
likening
social
or
artistic
growth
to
living
organisms
.
adjective
in
chemistry
,
describing
compounds
that
contain
carbon
atoms
bonded
to
hydrogen
or
other
carbon
atoms
β’
Organic
solvents
like
ethanol
dissolve
oils
and
fats
.
Organic
solvents
like
ethanol
dissolve
oils
and
fats
.
β’
Students
memorize
common
organic
functional
groups
such
as
alcohols
and
ketones
.
Students
memorize
common
organic
functional
groups
such
as
alcohols
and
ketones
.
In
the
early
19th
century
,
chemists
believed
only
living
organisms
could
produce
carbon
compounds
,
calling
them
β
organic
.β
tragedy
noun
-
tragedy
,
tragedies
an
extremely
sad
event
or
situation
that
causes
great
suffering
and
distress
β’
The
earthquake
was
a
tragedy
that
left
thousands
homeless
.
The
earthquake
was
a
tragedy
that
left
thousands
homeless
.
β’
Losing
the
family
farm
to
fire
was
a
personal
tragedy
for
them
.
Losing
the
family
farm
to
fire
was
a
personal
tragedy
for
them
.
From
Middle
English
tragedie
,
via
Old
French
,
from
Latin
tragoedia
,
from
Ancient
Greek
tragΕidia
,
literally
β
goat
song
,β
referring
to
songs
sung
during
goat
sacrifices
.
noun
-
tragedy
,
tragedies
a
serious
play
,
film
,
or
literary
work
that
ends
sadly
,
often
with
the
main
character
β
s
downfall
or
death
β’
Shakespeare
β
s
β
Hamlet
β
is
a
famous
tragedy
about
a
prince
seeking
revenge
.
Shakespeare
β
s
β
Hamlet
β
is
a
famous
tragedy
about
a
prince
seeking
revenge
.
β’
Our
class
is
studying
Greek
tragedy
this
semester
.
Our
class
is
studying
Greek
tragedy
this
semester
.
From
Middle
English
tragedie
,
via
Old
French
,
from
Latin
tragoedia
,
from
Ancient
Greek
tragΕidia
,
literally
β
goat
song
,β
referring
to
songs
sung
during
goat
sacrifices
.
politically
adverb
in
a
way
that
concerns
politics
,
government
,
or
public
affairs
β’
She
became
politically
active
during
her
first
year
at
university
.
She
became
politically
active
during
her
first
year
at
university
.
β’
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
+β
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
16th
century
.
myth
noun
a
very
old
traditional
story
,
often
about
gods
or
heroes
,
that
explains
how
the
world
,
people
,
or
customs
began
β’
According
to
Greek
myth
,
Zeus
ruled
the
sky
from
Mount
Olympus
.
According
to
Greek
myth
,
Zeus
ruled
the
sky
from
Mount
Olympus
.
β’
The
MΔori
tell
a
myth
about
a
hero
fishing
the
islands
up
from
the
sea
.
The
MΔori
tell
a
myth
about
a
hero
fishing
the
islands
up
from
the
sea
.
mid-19th
century
:
from
Greek
muthos
β
story
β.
noun
a
belief
or
idea
that
many
people
think
is
true
but
is
actually
false
β’
It
β
s
a
common
myth
that
cracking
your
knuckles
causes
arthritis
.
It
β
s
a
common
myth
that
cracking
your
knuckles
causes
arthritis
.
β’
The
documentary
debunks
the
myth
that
all
astronauts
are
men
.
The
documentary
debunks
the
myth
that
all
astronauts
are
men
.
Sense
of
β
untrue
belief
β
developed
in
early
20th
century
from
the
original
meaning
β
traditional
story
β.
physically
adverb
in
a
way
that
involves
the
body
rather
than
the
mind
or
emotions
β’
After
months
of
training
,
Maria
felt
physically
ready
for
the
marathon
.
After
months
of
training
,
Maria
felt
physically
ready
for
the
marathon
.
β’
The
job
is
physically
demanding
,
so
workers
must
take
regular
breaks
.
The
job
is
physically
demanding
,
so
workers
must
take
regular
breaks
.
Derived
from
"
physical
"
+
"
-ly
",
first
recorded
in
the
15th
century
.
adverb
in
a
real
,
tangible
way
,
involving
actual
contact
or
presence
rather
than
something
virtual
or
theoretical
β’
The
old
letters
were
physically
stored
in
a
locked
box
under
the
bed
.
The
old
letters
were
physically
stored
in
a
locked
box
under
the
bed
.
β’
Because
he
lived
abroad
,
he
couldn't
physically
attend
the
wedding
.
Because
he
lived
abroad
,
he
couldn't
physically
attend
the
wedding
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
"
physical
"
+
"
-ly
",
extending
to
the
idea
of
real-world
presence
in
the
late
19th
century
with
the
rise
of
telecommunication
.
robot
noun
-
robotize
,
robotizing
,
robotizes
,
robotized
A
machine
that
is
controlled
by
a
computer
and
can
do
work
automatically
,
sometimes
looking
or
moving
like
a
human
.
β’
In
the
automobile
plant
,
a
robot
swiftly
paints
each
car
body
the
same
perfect
shade
of
red
.
In
the
automobile
plant
,
a
robot
swiftly
paints
each
car
body
the
same
perfect
shade
of
red
.
β’
At
home
,
a
small
vacuum
robot
glided
under
the
sofa
and
picked
up
crumbs
.
At
home
,
a
small
vacuum
robot
glided
under
the
sofa
and
picked
up
crumbs
.
From
Czech
β
robot
β,
meaning
'forced
labour'
,
coined
by
writer
Karel
Δapek
in
his
1920
play
β
R
.
U
.
R
.β.
noun
-
robotize
,
robotizing
,
robotizes
,
robotized
A
computer
program
that
automatically
performs
repetitive
tasks
on
the
internet
,
such
as
indexing
pages
or
answering
simple
questions
.
β’
A
search
engine
robot
crawls
millions
of
web
pages
every
day
.
A
search
engine
robot
crawls
millions
of
web
pages
every
day
.
β’
The
chat
robot
on
the
company
website
answers
basic
shipping
questions
instantly
.
The
chat
robot
on
the
company
website
answers
basic
shipping
questions
instantly
.
Based
on
the
earlier
sense
of
a
mechanical
robot
;
later
applied
metaphorically
to
software
that
does
automated
work
.
noun
-
robotize
,
robotizing
,
robotizes
,
robotized
A
person
who
acts
or
speaks
in
a
very
mechanical
,
emotionless
way
,
as
if
they
were
a
machine
.
β’
During
the
presentation
,
he
repeated
the
script
like
a
robot
,
without
any
feeling
.
During
the
presentation
,
he
repeated
the
script
like
a
robot
,
without
any
feeling
.
β’
After
weeks
of
overtime
,
she
felt
like
a
tired
robot
just
going
through
the
motions
.
After
weeks
of
overtime
,
she
felt
like
a
tired
robot
just
going
through
the
motions
.
Extended
figurative
use
from
the
mechanical
sense
of
β
robot
β.
automatically
adverb
without
any
human
control
or
effort
,
by
means
of
a
machine
,
program
,
or
built-in
mechanism
β’
The
sliding
doors
automatically
open
when
a
customer
gets
close
.
The
sliding
doors
automatically
open
when
a
customer
gets
close
.
β’
My
phone
automatically
backs
up
all
photos
to
the
cloud
every
night
.
My
phone
automatically
backs
up
all
photos
to
the
cloud
every
night
.
From
automatic
+β
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
18th
century
to
describe
self-acting
machines
.
adverb
without
conscious
thought
,
because
of
habit
or
instinct
β’
When
the
ball
came
at
her
face
,
she
automatically
raised
her
hands
to
block
it
.
When
the
ball
came
at
her
face
,
she
automatically
raised
her
hands
to
block
it
.
β’
He
automatically
says
β
thank
you
β
the
moment
someone
holds
the
door
for
him
.
He
automatically
says
β
thank
you
β
the
moment
someone
holds
the
door
for
him
.
Extension
of
the
mechanical
sense
to
human
behavior
in
the
late
19th
century
,
describing
actions
done
β
as
if
by
machinery
β.
adverb
inevitably
or
by
necessary
rule
,
without
an
extra
decision
β’
Under
the
policy
,
full-time
employees
automatically
receive
health
insurance
.
Under
the
policy
,
full-time
employees
automatically
receive
health
insurance
.
β’
If
your
balance
falls
below
zero
,
the
bank
will
automatically
charge
an
overdraft
fee
.
If
your
balance
falls
below
zero
,
the
bank
will
automatically
charge
an
overdraft
fee
.
Legal
and
bureaucratic
writing
in
the
20th
century
adopted
the
adverb
to
mean
β
as
a
matter
of
course
or
rule
β.
gradually
adverb
little
by
little
over
a
period
of
time
,
not
suddenly
β’
The
sky
gradually
turned
pink
as
the
sun
began
to
rise
.
The
sky
gradually
turned
pink
as
the
sun
began
to
rise
.
β’
After
his
injury
,
he
gradually
got
stronger
by
exercising
every
day
.
After
his
injury
,
he
gradually
got
stronger
by
exercising
every
day
.
From
gradual
+β
-ly
;
gradual
comes
from
Late
Latin
gradΔlis
,
from
Latin
gradus
β
step
β.
ideology
noun
-
ideology
,
ideologies
a
system
of
ideas
and
beliefs
that
guides
the
aims
and
actions
of
a
person
,
group
,
or
movement
β’
The
revolutionary
group
adopted
a
new
ideology
centered
on
equality
and
freedom
.
The
revolutionary
group
adopted
a
new
ideology
centered
on
equality
and
freedom
.
β’
Environmental
protection
is
at
the
heart
of
the
party
β
s
ideology
.
Environmental
protection
is
at
the
heart
of
the
party
β
s
ideology
.
early
19th-century
coinage
from
French
idΓ©ologie
,
originally
meaning
the
β
science
of
ideas
β,
from
Greek
idea
β
form
,
pattern
β
+
βlogy
β
study
β.
noun
-
ideology
,
ideologies
the
general
way
of
thinking
and
set
of
values
typical
of
a
society
,
culture
,
or
historical
period
β’
The
dominant
ideology
of
the
1950s
emphasized
traditional
family
roles
.
The
dominant
ideology
of
the
1950s
emphasized
traditional
family
roles
.
β’
Modern
business
ideology
often
values
innovation
over
stability
.
Modern
business
ideology
often
values
innovation
over
stability
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
French
idΓ©ologie
, β
science
of
ideas
β.
Over
time
it
came
to
mean
the
ideas
themselves
.
officially
adverb
in
a
way
that
has
formal
approval
or
authority
,
as
recorded
or
announced
by
an
official
body
β’
The
city
officially
opened
its
new
bridge
with
a
ribbon-cutting
ceremony
.
The
city
officially
opened
its
new
bridge
with
a
ribbon-cutting
ceremony
.
β’
She
became
an
adult
officially
when
she
turned
eighteen
and
received
her
national
ID
card
.
She
became
an
adult
officially
when
she
turned
eighteen
and
received
her
national
ID
card
.
adverb
used
informally
to
emphasize
that
something
is
completely
or
definitely
true
or
decided
β’
I
am
officially
exhausted
after
running
that
marathon
.
I
am
officially
exhausted
after
running
that
marathon
.
β’
They
were
officially
the
last
people
to
leave
the
party
at
dawn
.
They
were
officially
the
last
people
to
leave
the
party
at
dawn
.
architecture
noun
the
art
and
science
of
planning
,
designing
,
and
constructing
buildings
β’
She
studied
architecture
at
university
to
become
an
urban
designer
.
She
studied
architecture
at
university
to
become
an
urban
designer
.
β’
The
city's
modern
architecture
attracts
tourists
from
around
the
world
.
The
city's
modern
architecture
attracts
tourists
from
around
the
world
.
From
Latin
architectura
,
from
architectus
β
chief
builder
β,
originally
from
Ancient
Greek
arkhitektΕn
.
noun
the
overall
design
and
structure
of
a
computer
system
or
other
complex
system
and
how
its
parts
work
together
β’
The
new
smartphone's
architecture
allows
it
to
run
apps
faster
and
use
less
power
.
The
new
smartphone's
architecture
allows
it
to
run
apps
faster
and
use
less
power
.
β’
Engineers
redesigned
the
network
architecture
to
improve
security
.
Engineers
redesigned
the
network
architecture
to
improve
security
.
Sense
extended
from
building
design
to
computing
in
the
1960s
as
engineers
drew
analogies
between
physical
and
logical
structures
.
province
noun
a
large
part
of
a
country
that
has
its
own
local
government
or
administrative
division
β’
Quebec
is
the
largest
province
in
Canada
by
area
.
Quebec
is
the
largest
province
in
Canada
by
area
.
β’
They
traveled
through
every
province
of
Vietnam
on
motorbikes
.
They
traveled
through
every
province
of
Vietnam
on
motorbikes
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
provincia
"
territory
under
Roman
rule
".
noun
(
the
provinces
)
all
parts
of
a
country
that
are
outside
the
capital
city
β’
After
years
in
London
,
she
moved
back
to
the
provinces
.
After
years
in
London
,
she
moved
back
to
the
provinces
.
β’
Artists
from
the
provinces
often
struggle
to
break
into
the
capital's
galleries
.
Artists
from
the
provinces
often
struggle
to
break
into
the
capital's
galleries
.
noun
a
field
of
activity
,
knowledge
,
or
responsibility
that
belongs
to
a
particular
person
or
group
β’
Finance
is
the
province
of
the
accounting
department
.
Finance
is
the
province
of
the
accounting
department
.
β’
Matters
of
discipline
are
the
teacher's
province
.
Matters
of
discipline
are
the
teacher's
province
.
noun
(
religion
)
an
ecclesiastical
district
under
the
authority
of
an
archbishop
β’
The
Archbishop
of
Canterbury
oversees
the
province
of
Canterbury
.
The
Archbishop
of
Canterbury
oversees
the
province
of
Canterbury
.
β’
Each
diocesan
bishop
within
the
province
reports
to
the
archbishop
.
Each
diocesan
bishop
within
the
province
reports
to
the
archbishop
.
practically
adverb
almost
;
very
nearly
β’
The
cookies
were
so
popular
that
they
were
practically
gone
within
minutes
.
The
cookies
were
so
popular
that
they
were
practically
gone
within
minutes
.
β’
From
our
house
,
the
school
is
practically
next
door
.
From
our
house
,
the
school
is
practically
next
door
.
From
practical
+β
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
15th
century
.
adverb
in
a
sensible
,
realistic
,
or
useful
way
that
focuses
on
actual
results
rather
than
theory
β’
Let
β
s
think
practically
β
we
don
β
t
have
enough
money
for
a
luxury
hotel
.
Let
β
s
think
practically
β
we
don
β
t
have
enough
money
for
a
luxury
hotel
.
β’
He
solved
the
problem
practically
by
using
simple
tools
instead
of
fancy
gadgets
.
He
solved
the
problem
practically
by
using
simple
tools
instead
of
fancy
gadgets
.
See
practical
+β
-ly
;
meaning
"
in
a
practical
manner
"
is
from
the
late
16th
century
.
dramatically
adverb
in
a
sudden
,
large
,
or
impressive
way
that
shows
a
big
change
β’
After
the
rainstorm
,
the
river
β
s
water
level
rose
dramatically
.
After
the
rainstorm
,
the
river
β
s
water
level
rose
dramatically
.
β’
The
new
medicine
dramatically
reduced
the
patient's
fever
.
The
new
medicine
dramatically
reduced
the
patient's
fever
.
adverb
in
a
theatrical
,
exaggerated
,
or
highly
emotional
way
,
like
an
actor
on
a
stage
β’
The
actor
paused
and
then
dramatically
slammed
the
door
.
The
actor
paused
and
then
dramatically
slammed
the
door
.
β’
She
gasped
dramatically
and
covered
her
mouth
in
mock
surprise
.
She
gasped
dramatically
and
covered
her
mouth
in
mock
surprise
.
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
.
β’
She
offered
a
heartfelt
apology
for
arriving
late
.
She
offered
a
heartfelt
apology
for
arriving
late
.
β’
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
β
a
defense
,
justification
,β
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
.
β’
Plato
β
s
β
Apology
β
records
Socrates
defending
his
way
of
life
before
the
Athenian
court
.
Plato
β
s
β
Apology
β
records
Socrates
defending
his
way
of
life
before
the
Athenian
court
.
β’
The
essay
is
an
apology
for
free-market
economics
.
The
essay
is
an
apology
for
free-market
economics
.
Sense
follows
the
original
Greek
apologia
β
a
speech
in
defense
.β
noun
-
apology
,
apologies
,
apologize
,
apologizing
,
apologizes
,
apologized
a
very
poor
or
inadequate
example
of
something
,
often
used
humorously
.
β’
The
hotel
served
an
apology
for
a
breakfast
β
just
dry
toast
and
warm
water
.
The
hotel
served
an
apology
for
a
breakfast
β
just
dry
toast
and
warm
water
.
β’
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
.
historically
adverb
at
some
time
in
the
past
or
over
past
periods
of
time
β’
She
historically
took
the
bus
to
work
before
buying
a
car
.
She
historically
took
the
bus
to
work
before
buying
a
car
.
β’
The
village
has
historically
relied
on
fishing
for
its
income
.
The
village
has
historically
relied
on
fishing
for
its
income
.
formed
from
historic
+-ally
in
the
late
17th
century
to
mean
β
in
reference
to
history
β.
adverb
from
the
point
of
view
of
history
or
historians
;
concerning
what
actually
happened
in
the
past
β’
Historically
,
scholars
believed
the
sun
revolved
around
the
earth
.
Historically
,
scholars
believed
the
sun
revolved
around
the
earth
.
β’
The
building
is
historically
significant
because
it
hosted
the
first
parliament
.
The
building
is
historically
significant
because
it
hosted
the
first
parliament
.
Same
as
sense
1
;
later
extended
in
the
19th
century
to
mean
β
from
a
historian
β
s
viewpoint
β.
legally
adverb
in
a
way
that
obeys
the
law
and
is
officially
permitted
β’
You
can
download
the
software
legally
from
the
developer's
website
.
You
can
download
the
software
legally
from
the
developer's
website
.
β’
She
legally
changed
her
name
after
the
wedding
.
She
legally
changed
her
name
after
the
wedding
.
From
legal
+β
-ly
;
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
.
adverb
from
the
point
of
view
of
the
law
,
rather
than
morals
or
feelings
β’
Legally
,
the
land
still
belongs
to
the
farmer's
family
.
Legally
,
the
land
still
belongs
to
the
farmer's
family
.
β’
Legally
speaking
,
minors
cannot
sign
that
contract
.
Legally
speaking
,
minors
cannot
sign
that
contract
.
From
legal
+β
-ly
;
sense
of
β
according
to
law
β
dates
from
the
17th
century
.
rally
noun
-
rally
,
rallies
,
rallying
,
rallied
a
large
public
meeting
where
people
come
together
to
show
support
for
a
cause
,
political
candidate
,
or
sports
team
β’
Thousands
of
activists
filled
the
square
for
a
climate
rally
.
Thousands
of
activists
filled
the
square
for
a
climate
rally
.
β’
At
the
victory
rally
,
the
basketball
team
showed
off
the
championship
trophy
to
cheering
fans
.
At
the
victory
rally
,
the
basketball
team
showed
off
the
championship
trophy
to
cheering
fans
.
Early
17th
century
:
from
French
β
rallier
β (
see
rally
(
verb
)).
sexually
adverb
in
a
way
that
involves
or
relates
to
sex
or
sexual
activity
β’
She
realized
she
was
sexually
attracted
to
her
best
friend
.
She
realized
she
was
sexually
attracted
to
her
best
friend
.
β’
The
counselors
taught
the
teenagers
how
to
stay
sexually
healthy
.
The
counselors
taught
the
teenagers
how
to
stay
sexually
healthy
.
adverb
by
means
of
sexual
reproduction
β’
These
flowers
reproduce
sexually
and
rely
on
bees
to
spread
pollen
.
These
flowers
reproduce
sexually
and
rely
on
bees
to
spread
pollen
.
β’
Unlike
bacteria
,
most
animals
develop
sexually
from
the
union
of
egg
and
sperm
.
Unlike
bacteria
,
most
animals
develop
sexually
from
the
union
of
egg
and
sperm
.
mentally
adverb
in
the
mind
rather
than
by
using
the
body
or
spoken
words
β’
During
the
school
race
,
Maya
counted
her
remaining
laps
mentally
so
she
would
not
slow
down
to
check
her
watch
.
During
the
school
race
,
Maya
counted
her
remaining
laps
mentally
so
she
would
not
slow
down
to
check
her
watch
.
β’
The
architect
had
already
designed
the
house
mentally
before
drawing
the
first
line
on
his
blueprint
.
The
architect
had
already
designed
the
house
mentally
before
drawing
the
first
line
on
his
blueprint
.
From
Latin
mentalis
β
of
the
mind
β
+
-ly
adverb
suffix
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
15th
century
.
adverb
concerning
a
person
β
s
mind
or
mental
health
β’
The
clinic
offers
counseling
for
people
who
are
mentally
ill
and
need
support
.
The
clinic
offers
counseling
for
people
who
are
mentally
ill
and
need
support
.
β’
After
weeks
of
exams
,
Daniel
felt
exhausted
both
physically
and
mentally
.
After
weeks
of
exams
,
Daniel
felt
exhausted
both
physically
and
mentally
.
Same
origin
as
the
other
sense
:
Latin
mentalis
+
-ly
;
the
health-related
use
developed
in
the
19th
century
as
medicine
began
distinguishing
mental
from
physical
illness
.
graphic
adjective
related
to
drawings
,
pictures
,
or
other
visual
images
,
especially
in
printing
,
publishing
,
or
computing
.
β’
She
studied
graphic
design
at
university
to
become
an
illustrator
.
She
studied
graphic
design
at
university
to
become
an
illustrator
.
β’
The
user
interface
has
simple
graphic
icons
that
even
children
can
recognize
.
The
user
interface
has
simple
graphic
icons
that
even
children
can
recognize
.
From
Latin
graphicus
β
of
drawing
or
writing
β,
from
Ancient
Greek
graphikos
,
from
graphein
β
to
write
,
draw
β.
noun
a
picture
,
diagram
,
or
symbol
that
is
printed
,
drawn
,
or
shown
on
a
screen
to
communicate
information
or
decorate
something
.
β’
She
added
a
colorful
graphic
to
her
blog
post
.
She
added
a
colorful
graphic
to
her
blog
post
.
β’
He
created
a
3D
graphic
of
a
car
using
modeling
software
.
He
created
a
3D
graphic
of
a
car
using
modeling
software
.
Sense
referring
to
a
single
picture
developed
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
the
rise
of
graphic
design
and
computer
imagery
.
adjective
describing
something
with
very
clear
,
vivid
,
and
often
shocking
detail
,
especially
about
unpleasant
subjects
.
β’
The
reporter
gave
a
graphic
account
of
the
earthquake's
destruction
.
The
reporter
gave
a
graphic
account
of
the
earthquake's
destruction
.
β’
Parents
complained
about
the
movie's
graphic
violence
.
Parents
complained
about
the
movie's
graphic
violence
.
Extended
figurative
use
appeared
in
the
early
19th
century
,
focusing
on
vividness
rather
than
visual
art
.
traditionally
adverb
in
a
way
that
follows
long-established
customs
,
beliefs
,
or
methods
β’
Japanese
tea
ceremonies
are
traditionally
performed
in
a
quiet
,
tatami-floored
room
.
Japanese
tea
ceremonies
are
traditionally
performed
in
a
quiet
,
tatami-floored
room
.
β’
The
bride
traditionally
wears
white
in
many
Western
weddings
.
The
bride
traditionally
wears
white
in
many
Western
weddings
.
From
traditional
+β
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
17th
century
.
adverb
used
to
say
what
has
usually
happened
or
been
true
for
a
long
time
β’
The
company
has
traditionally
been
strong
in
the
Asian
market
.
The
company
has
traditionally
been
strong
in
the
Asian
market
.
β’
Cats
have
traditionally
been
seen
as
independent
animals
.
Cats
have
traditionally
been
seen
as
independent
animals
.
From
traditional
+β
-ly
;
sense
of
"
usually
"
developed
in
the
mid-20th
century
.
fraction
noun
-
fraction
,
fractioning
,
fractions
,
fractioned
a
number
that
shows
how
many
equal
parts
of
a
whole
you
have
,
written
like
3β4
or
said
as
β
three
quarters
β.
β’
On
the
whiteboard
,
the
teacher
wrote
the
fraction
2β3
to
show
two
out
of
three
equal
parts
.
On
the
whiteboard
,
the
teacher
wrote
the
fraction
2β3
to
show
two
out
of
three
equal
parts
.
β’
When
Liam
doubled
his
cookie
recipe
,
he
turned
one-half
into
the
fraction
1β2
on
his
note
.
When
Liam
doubled
his
cookie
recipe
,
he
turned
one-half
into
the
fraction
1β2
on
his
note
.
from
Latin
fractiΕ
β
a
breaking
β,
from
frangere
β
to
break
β,
because
a
fraction
breaks
a
whole
into
parts
noun
-
fraction
,
fractioning
,
fractions
,
fractioned
a
very
small
part
or
amount
of
something
.
β’
Only
a
tiny
fraction
of
the
city
β
s
population
takes
the
bus
to
work
.
Only
a
tiny
fraction
of
the
city
β
s
population
takes
the
bus
to
work
.
β’
Jade
felt
just
a
fraction
better
after
drinking
hot
tea
,
but
she
still
stayed
in
bed
.
Jade
felt
just
a
fraction
better
after
drinking
hot
tea
,
but
she
still
stayed
in
bed
.
noun
-
fraction
,
fractioning
,
fractions
,
fractioned
in
chemistry
,
a
portion
of
a
mixture
collected
at
a
particular
boiling-point
range
during
fractional
distillation
.
β’
Kerosene
is
a
middle-boiling
fraction
obtained
when
crude
oil
is
distilled
.
Kerosene
is
a
middle-boiling
fraction
obtained
when
crude
oil
is
distilled
.
β’
Each
collected
fraction
was
cooled
and
stored
in
separate
glass
bottles
for
analysis
.
Each
collected
fraction
was
cooled
and
stored
in
separate
glass
bottles
for
analysis
.
noun
-
fraction
,
fractioning
,
fractions
,
fractioned
in
Christian
worship
,
the
ceremonial
breaking
of
bread
during
Communion
.
β’
The
priest
performed
the
fraction
before
distributing
the
bread
to
the
congregation
.
The
priest
performed
the
fraction
before
distributing
the
bread
to
the
congregation
.
β’
In
early
liturgies
,
the
fraction
symbolized
the
sharing
of
Christ
β
s
body
among
believers
.
In
early
liturgies
,
the
fraction
symbolized
the
sharing
of
Christ
β
s
body
among
believers
.
verb
-
fraction
,
fractioning
,
fractions
,
fractioned
to
divide
or
break
something
into
smaller
parts
.
β’
Engineers
decided
to
fraction
the
large
data
set
into
manageable
pieces
.
Engineers
decided
to
fraction
the
large
data
set
into
manageable
pieces
.
β’
To
improve
extraction
,
the
processor
fractions
the
ore
before
further
treatment
.
To
improve
extraction
,
the
processor
fractions
the
ore
before
further
treatment
.
sympathy
noun
-
sympathy
,
sympathies
a
feeling
of
care
and
understanding
for
someone
who
is
sad
,
hurt
,
or
in
a
difficult
situation
β’
Lisa
rested
her
hand
on
her
friend
β
s
arm
,
her
face
full
of
sympathy
as
he
talked
about
losing
his
job
.
Lisa
rested
her
hand
on
her
friend
β
s
arm
,
her
face
full
of
sympathy
as
he
talked
about
losing
his
job
.
β’
The
nurse
listened
with
sympathy
to
the
elderly
patient
β
s
worries
about
the
surgery
.
The
nurse
listened
with
sympathy
to
the
elderly
patient
β
s
worries
about
the
surgery
.
Mid-16th
century
from
French
sympathie
,
via
Latin
from
Greek
sumpatheia
β
fellow-feeling
β (
from
sun-
β
together
β
+
pathos
β
feeling
β).
noun
-
sympathy
,
sympathies
words
,
cards
,
or
other
gestures
that
show
you
care
about
someone
β
s
sorrow
β’
She
kept
every
sympathy
card
she
received
after
her
grandmother
died
.
She
kept
every
sympathy
card
she
received
after
her
grandmother
died
.
β’
The
mayor
sent
his
sympathy
to
the
victims
β
families
.
The
mayor
sent
his
sympathy
to
the
victims
β
families
.
noun
-
sympathy
,
sympathies
agreement
with
or
support
for
another
person
β
s
ideas
,
feelings
,
or
actions
β’
Many
voters
are
in
sympathy
with
the
students
β
demand
for
cheaper
tuition
.
Many
voters
are
in
sympathy
with
the
students
β
demand
for
cheaper
tuition
.
β’
The
newspaper
wrote
an
editorial
in
sympathy
with
the
striking
workers
.
The
newspaper
wrote
an
editorial
in
sympathy
with
the
striking
workers
.
noun
-
sympathy
,
sympathies
a
natural
effect
in
which
one
object
or
part
vibrates
,
moves
,
or
reacts
when
another
related
object
is
disturbed
β’
The
guitar
string
vibrated
in
sympathy
with
the
note
sung
by
the
choir
.
The
guitar
string
vibrated
in
sympathy
with
the
note
sung
by
the
choir
.
β’
Scientists
observed
that
the
second
pendulum
began
to
swing
in
sympathy
with
the
first
.
Scientists
observed
that
the
second
pendulum
began
to
swing
in
sympathy
with
the
first
.
additionally
adverb
used
to
introduce
an
extra
fact
,
idea
,
or
piece
of
information
,
often
at
the
beginning
of
a
sentence
β’
The
report
is
well-researched
;
additionally
,
it
includes
recent
survey
data
.
The
report
is
well-researched
;
additionally
,
it
includes
recent
survey
data
.
β’
The
museum
offers
guided
tours
and
,
additionally
,
free
admission
on
Sundays
.
The
museum
offers
guided
tours
and
,
additionally
,
free
admission
on
Sundays
.
From
the
adjective
additional
+β
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
20th
century
.
adverb
in
a
way
that
adds
something
extra
to
what
already
exists
β’
The
tablets
are
lightweight
and
additionally
scratch-resistant
.
The
tablets
are
lightweight
and
additionally
scratch-resistant
.
β’
Students
who
submit
early
will
be
additionally
rewarded
with
bonus
points
.
Students
who
submit
early
will
be
additionally
rewarded
with
bonus
points
.
From
the
adjective
additional
+
-ly
,
reinforcing
the
sense
of
something
being
β
added
β.
technically
adverb
in
a
way
that
is
strictly
correct
according
to
facts
,
rules
,
or
definitions
β’
Technically
,
the
museum
closes
at
five
o
β
clock
,
so
we
should
leave
now
.
Technically
,
the
museum
closes
at
five
o
β
clock
,
so
we
should
leave
now
.
β’
She
is
technically
still
an
employee
,
even
though
she
hasn
β
t
worked
here
for
months
.
She
is
technically
still
an
employee
,
even
though
she
hasn
β
t
worked
here
for
months
.
From
technical
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
18th
century
.
adverb
involving
or
relating
to
technical
skill
,
methods
,
or
practical
details
β’
The
phone
is
technically
advanced
,
with
a
powerful
processor
and
a
sharp
display
.
The
phone
is
technically
advanced
,
with
a
powerful
processor
and
a
sharp
display
.
β’
The
piece
was
technically
difficult
to
play
,
but
the
violinist
made
it
look
easy
.
The
piece
was
technically
difficult
to
play
,
but
the
violinist
made
it
look
easy
.
From
technical
+
-ly
,
reflecting
the
sense
of
β
pertaining
to
technique
or
technology
β.
socially
adverb
when
people
meet
or
mix
with
others
for
pleasure
rather
than
for
work
or
duty
β’
We
only
see
each
other
socially
these
days
,
not
at
the
office
.
We
only
see
each
other
socially
these
days
,
not
at
the
office
.
β’
They
meet
socially
every
Friday
to
play
cards
.
They
meet
socially
every
Friday
to
play
cards
.
From
social
+β
-ly
,
first
attested
in
the
late
16th
century
.
adverb
in
the
way
someone
behaves
with
other
people
in
society
β’
Kindergarten
helps
children
develop
socially
as
well
as
academically
.
Kindergarten
helps
children
develop
socially
as
well
as
academically
.
β’
He
is
shy
socially
,
but
he
is
brilliant
in
class
.
He
is
shy
socially
,
but
he
is
brilliant
in
class
.
adverb
concerning
a
person
β
s
position
or
rank
in
society
β’
In
the
19th
century
,
women
were
considered
inferior
socially
to
men
.
In
the
19th
century
,
women
were
considered
inferior
socially
to
men
.
β’
She
married
into
a
family
that
was
far
above
her
socially
.
She
married
into
a
family
that
was
far
above
her
socially
.
vocal
adjective
connected
with
the
human
voice
,
especially
in
speaking
or
singing
β’
The
choir
director
praised
Elena
β
s
vocal
strength
during
rehearsal
.
The
choir
director
praised
Elena
β
s
vocal
strength
during
rehearsal
.
β’
Actors
often
take
vocal
training
to
improve
their
diction
.
Actors
often
take
vocal
training
to
improve
their
diction
.
From
Latin
vocalis
β
having
a
voice
,
speaking
β,
from
vox
β
voice
β.
adjective
willing
to
express
opinions
loudly
and
clearly
,
especially
on
public
issues
β’
Greta
has
been
vocal
about
the
need
for
better
public
transport
.
Greta
has
been
vocal
about
the
need
for
better
public
transport
.
β’
Local
parents
grew
vocal
when
the
school
reduced
art
classes
.
Local
parents
grew
vocal
when
the
school
reduced
art
classes
.
Sense
extended
in
the
17th
century
from
β
using
the
voice
β
to
β
speaking
out
strongly
β.
noun
the
singing
part
of
a
song
,
or
a
person
β
s
recorded
singing
voice
β’
The
producer
added
echo
to
the
lead
vocal
to
create
a
dreamy
effect
.
The
producer
added
echo
to
the
lead
vocal
to
create
a
dreamy
effect
.
β’
Her
crisp
vocal
stood
out
above
the
guitars
in
the
mix
.
Her
crisp
vocal
stood
out
above
the
guitars
in
the
mix
.
Noun
use
dates
from
the
early
20th
century
,
short
for
β
vocal
part
β.
partially
adverb
to
some
extent
but
not
completely
β’
After
the
heavy
snow
,
the
mountain
road
was
partially
cleared
,
allowing
only
small
cars
to
pass
.
After
the
heavy
snow
,
the
mountain
road
was
partially
cleared
,
allowing
only
small
cars
to
pass
.
β’
The
museum
was
partially
destroyed
by
the
fire
,
but
many
priceless
paintings
survived
.
The
museum
was
partially
destroyed
by
the
fire
,
but
many
priceless
paintings
survived
.
From
partial
+
β-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
16th
century
,
modeled
on
similar
adverbial
formations
.
emotionally
adverb
in
a
way
that
relates
to
a
person
β
s
feelings
or
emotional
state
β’
The
movie
was
emotionally
challenging
for
many
viewers
.
The
movie
was
emotionally
challenging
for
many
viewers
.
β’
Children
need
to
feel
safe
both
physically
and
emotionally
.
Children
need
to
feel
safe
both
physically
and
emotionally
.
adverb
in
a
way
that
shows
strong
feelings
β’
He
spoke
emotionally
about
his
late
brother
during
the
memorial
.
He
spoke
emotionally
about
his
late
brother
during
the
memorial
.
β’
The
crowd
reacted
emotionally
when
the
home
team
scored
the
winning
goal
.
The
crowd
reacted
emotionally
when
the
home
team
scored
the
winning
goal
.
annually
adverb
once
every
year
β’
The
company
releases
its
financial
report
annually
to
keep
investors
informed
.
The
company
releases
its
financial
report
annually
to
keep
investors
informed
.
β’
The
local
forest
blooms
with
bright
red
maples
annually
each
autumn
.
The
local
forest
blooms
with
bright
red
maples
annually
each
autumn
.