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employee
noun
a
person
who
works
for
another
person
or
for
an
organization
and
receives
wages
or
a
salary
•
The
new
employee
learned
everyone
’
s
names
by
the
end
of
her
first
day
.
The
new
employee
learned
everyone
’
s
names
by
the
end
of
her
first
day
.
•
Every
employee
must
wear
a
name
badge
while
working
in
the
store
.
Every
employee
must
wear
a
name
badge
while
working
in
the
store
.
Borrowed
in
the
19th
century
from
French
“
employé
,”
the
past
participle
of
“
employer
,”
meaning
“
to
employ
.”
emerge
verb
-
emerge
,
emerging
,
emerges
,
emerged
to
come
out
of
a
hidden
,
covered
,
or
dark
place
so
that
you
can
be
seen
•
A
tall
figure
emerged
from
the
fog
and
waved
at
us
.
A
tall
figure
emerged
from
the
fog
and
waved
at
us
.
•
After
hours
underground
,
the
exhausted
miners
emerged
into
the
bright
afternoon
sunlight
.
After
hours
underground
,
the
exhausted
miners
emerged
into
the
bright
afternoon
sunlight
.
From
Latin
‘
emergere
’
meaning
‘
to
rise
out
or
up
’.
verb
-
emerge
,
emerging
,
emerges
,
emerged
(
of
facts
,
news
,
or
information
)
to
become
known
after
being
hidden
or
secret
•
It
quickly
emerged
that
the
project
was
far
over
budget
.
It
quickly
emerged
that
the
project
was
far
over
budget
.
•
Details
of
the
secret
agreement
emerged
in
the
morning
newspaper
.
Details
of
the
secret
agreement
emerged
in
the
morning
newspaper
.
Same
Latin
root
as
physical
sense
,
extended
metaphorically
to
knowledge
becoming
visible
.
verb
-
emerge
,
emerging
,
emerges
,
emerged
to
become
recognized
or
important
in
a
particular
situation
or
field
•
She
emerged
as
the
team
’
s
natural
leader
during
the
crisis
.
She
emerged
as
the
team
’
s
natural
leader
during
the
crisis
.
•
The
city
has
emerged
as
a
major
tech
hub
in
recent
years
.
The
city
has
emerged
as
a
major
tech
hub
in
recent
years
.
Figurative
use
recorded
since
the
17th
century
,
linking
physical
act
of
coming
out
with
gaining
prominence
.
emergency
noun
-
emergency
,
emergencies
a
serious
,
unexpected
situation
that
needs
immediate
action
to
prevent
injury
,
damage
,
or
danger
•
When
the
fire
alarm
rang
,
the
teacher
knew
it
was
an
emergency
.
When
the
fire
alarm
rang
,
the
teacher
knew
it
was
an
emergency
.
•
Dial
911
if
there
is
a
medical
emergency
.
Dial
911
if
there
is
a
medical
emergency
.
Early
17th
century
:
from
Latin
emergentia
‘
arising
,
unforeseen
occurrence
’,
from
emergere
‘
to
arise
,
come
forth
’.
adjective
designed
for
or
used
in
a
sudden
,
dangerous
situation
•
Push
the
emergency
button
to
stop
the
machine
.
Push
the
emergency
button
to
stop
the
machine
.
•
The
hospital
has
an
emergency
room
that
is
open
all
night
.
The
hospital
has
an
emergency
room
that
is
open
all
night
.
From
the
noun
sense
of
“
emergency
,”
used
attributively
to
modify
another
noun
.
email
noun
a
message
sent
electronically
from
one
computer
or
device
to
another
over
the
internet
.
•
I
received
an
email
from
my
grandmother
with
old
family
photos
.
I
received
an
email
from
my
grandmother
with
old
family
photos
.
•
The
teacher
sent
a
reminder
email
about
the
homework
deadline
.
The
teacher
sent
a
reminder
email
about
the
homework
deadline
.
Formed
from
the
words
"
electronic
"
and
"
mail
"
in
the
early
1970s
as
computer
networks
allowed
messages
to
be
delivered
between
users
.
noun
-
email
the
system
or
method
of
sending
messages
electronically
over
the
internet
.
•
Email
has
replaced
most
handwritten
letters
in
daily
communication
.
Email
has
replaced
most
handwritten
letters
in
daily
communication
.
•
Because
the
village
had
no
internet
,
email
was
impossible
there
.
Because
the
village
had
no
internet
,
email
was
impossible
there
.
verb
-
email
,
emailing
,
emails
,
emailed
to
send
a
message
to
someone
using
email
.
•
Please
email
me
the
report
before
noon
.
Please
email
me
the
report
before
noon
.
•
She
emailed
the
wedding
invitations
to
all
her
friends
.
She
emailed
the
wedding
invitations
to
all
her
friends
.
emotional
adjective
connected
with
people
’
s
feelings
rather
than
their
thoughts
or
bodies
.
•
After
the
accident
,
friends
offered
him
emotional
support
.
After
the
accident
,
friends
offered
him
emotional
support
.
•
Teachers
must
consider
the
emotional
needs
of
their
students
.
Teachers
must
consider
the
emotional
needs
of
their
students
.
From
emotion
+
-al
,
first
recorded
in
the
mid-19th
century
.
adjective
showing
strong
feelings
and
often
expressing
them
openly
.
•
He
became
very
emotional
during
the
wedding
speech
.
He
became
very
emotional
during
the
wedding
speech
.
•
The
witness
grew
emotional
while
describing
the
event
.
The
witness
grew
emotional
while
describing
the
event
.
adjective
making
people
feel
strong
emotions
.
•
It
was
an
emotional
movie
that
left
everyone
in
tears
.
It
was
an
emotional
movie
that
left
everyone
in
tears
.
•
The
ceremony
was
an
emotional
experience
for
the
family
.
The
ceremony
was
an
emotional
experience
for
the
family
.
empty
adjective
-
empty
,
empties
,
emptying
,
emptied
,
emptier
,
emptiest
,
emptily
,
emptilier
,
emptiliest
containing
nothing
inside
;
not
filled
•
The
glass
was
completely
empty
,
so
he
poured
more
water
into
it
.
The
glass
was
completely
empty
,
so
he
poured
more
water
into
it
.
•
After
the
concert
,
the
empty
stadium
echoed
with
silence
.
After
the
concert
,
the
empty
stadium
echoed
with
silence
.
From
Old
French
“
emptie
”,
from
Proto-Germanic
*impan
meaning
to
take
.
verb
-
empty
,
emptying
,
empties
,
emptied
to
remove
all
the
contents
from
something
or
become
without
contents
•
Could
you
empty
the
trash
can
before
guests
arrive
?
Could
you
empty
the
trash
can
before
guests
arrive
?
•
He
emptied
his
pockets
and
placed
the
coins
on
the
table
.
He
emptied
his
pockets
and
placed
the
coins
on
the
table
.
Verb
use
from
earlier
adjective
sense
,
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
.
noun
-
empty
,
empties
a
bottle
,
can
,
or
other
container
that
has
no
contents
left
•
The
bartender
collected
each
empty
and
stacked
them
behind
the
counter
.
The
bartender
collected
each
empty
and
stacked
them
behind
the
counter
.
•
Please
rinse
every
empty
before
putting
it
in
the
recycling
bin
.
Please
rinse
every
empty
before
putting
it
in
the
recycling
bin
.
Noun
sense
arose
in
mid-20th
century
English
,
clipping
of
“
empty
bottle/can
.”
emotion
noun
a
strong
feeling
such
as
happiness
,
anger
,
or
fear
that
you
have
in
response
to
something
that
happens
or
that
you
think
about
•
The
little
boy
could
not
hide
his
emotion
when
he
opened
the
gift
.
The
little
boy
could
not
hide
his
emotion
when
he
opened
the
gift
.
•
He
tried
to
control
his
emotions
during
the
interview
.
He
tried
to
control
his
emotions
during
the
interview
.
noun
feelings
in
general
,
considered
as
one
side
of
human
nature
,
as
different
from
thought
or
reason
•
Music
can
speak
to
emotion
more
powerfully
than
words
.
Music
can
speak
to
emotion
more
powerfully
than
words
.
•
He
decided
to
trust
logic
over
emotion
in
making
the
choice
.
He
decided
to
trust
logic
over
emotion
in
making
the
choice
.
noun
strong
feeling
that
is
shown
in
someone's
voice
,
face
,
or
behaviour
•
There
was
real
emotion
in
her
voice
as
she
thanked
the
crowd
.
There
was
real
emotion
in
her
voice
as
she
thanked
the
crowd
.
•
His
painting
is
full
of
emotion
.
His
painting
is
full
of
emotion
.
employ
verb
to
give
someone
a
paid
job
•
The
company
plans
to
employ
fifty
new
engineers
this
year
.
The
company
plans
to
employ
fifty
new
engineers
this
year
.
•
“
I
need
to
employ
another
barista
before
the
weekend
rush
,”
the
café
owner
said
.
“
I
need
to
employ
another
barista
before
the
weekend
rush
,”
the
café
owner
said
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
‘
employer
’
meaning
‘
to
apply
or
use
’,
from
Latin
‘
implicare
’ ‘
to
enfold
,
engage
’.
verb
to
use
a
tool
,
method
,
or
skill
for
a
purpose
•
The
scientist
employed
a
new
technique
to
test
the
theory
.
The
scientist
employed
a
new
technique
to
test
the
theory
.
•
Good
writers
employ
vivid
imagery
to
engage
their
readers
.
Good
writers
employ
vivid
imagery
to
engage
their
readers
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Old
French
‘
employer
’,
influenced
over
time
to
include
the
meaning
‘
put
to
use
’.
noun
-
employ
formal
:
the
state
of
working
for
someone
;
service
•
For
ten
years
,
she
was
in
the
employ
of
a
famous
actor
.
For
ten
years
,
she
was
in
the
employ
of
a
famous
actor
.
•
The
spy
worked
secretly
in
the
employ
of
a
foreign
government
.
The
spy
worked
secretly
in
the
employ
of
a
foreign
government
.
Extension
of
the
verb
sense
,
recorded
in
late
17th-century
formal
English
,
now
mostly
preserved
in
the
phrase
“
in
the
employ
of
”.
employer
noun
a
person
,
company
,
or
organization
that
pays
people
to
work
for
them
•
My
employer
offers
flexible
working
hours
.
My
employer
offers
flexible
working
hours
.
•
During
the
interview
,
he
asked
the
employer
about
career
growth
opportunities
.
During
the
interview
,
he
asked
the
employer
about
career
growth
opportunities
.
From
employ
+
‑er
;
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
late
15th
century
referring
to
a
person
who
employs
others
.
employment
noun
-
employment
the
state
or
condition
of
having
regular
paid
work
•
After
months
of
searching
,
Maria
finally
found
employment
at
a
local
bookstore
.
After
months
of
searching
,
Maria
finally
found
employment
at
a
local
bookstore
.
•
Stable
employment
helps
people
plan
for
the
future
.
Stable
employment
helps
people
plan
for
the
future
.
Late
Middle
English
:
from
Old
French
employement
,
based
on
Latin
implicare
‘
enfold
,
involve
’.
noun
-
employment
the
act
of
using
something
for
a
particular
purpose
•
The
employment
of
seat
belts
has
saved
many
lives
.
The
employment
of
seat
belts
has
saved
many
lives
.
•
Modern
farming
relies
on
the
employment
of
advanced
machinery
.
Modern
farming
relies
on
the
employment
of
advanced
machinery
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Old
French
employement
,
based
on
Latin
implicare
.
emphasize
verb
-
emphasize
,
emphasizing
,
emphasizes
,
emphasized
to
say
or
show
that
something
is
especially
important
so
people
notice
it
•
The
teacher
emphasized
the
need
to
finish
the
project
on
time
.
The
teacher
emphasized
the
need
to
finish
the
project
on
time
.
•
During
the
meeting
,
the
manager
emphasized
that
safety
comes
first
.
During
the
meeting
,
the
manager
emphasized
that
safety
comes
first
.
From
Greek
"
emphasis
"
meaning
“
appearance
,
showing
”
via
Latin
“
emphasis
”
+
English
verb
suffix
“
-ize
”.
verb
-
emphasize
,
emphasizing
,
emphasizes
,
emphasized
to
make
something
stand
out
or
look
more
noticeable
•
She
wore
a
bright
scarf
to
emphasize
her
outfit
.
She
wore
a
bright
scarf
to
emphasize
her
outfit
.
•
Soft
lighting
can
emphasize
the
texture
of
a
painting
.
Soft
lighting
can
emphasize
the
texture
of
a
painting
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
,
ultimately
from
Greek
"
emphainō
"
meaning
“
to
show
”.
emphasise
verb
-
emphasise
,
emphasising
,
emphasises
,
emphasised
to
say
or
show
that
something
is
especially
important
so
people
notice
it
•
The
professor
emphasised
the
key
points
before
the
exam
.
The
professor
emphasised
the
key
points
before
the
exam
.
•
Campaign
posters
emphasise
the
importance
of
recycling
.
Campaign
posters
emphasise
the
importance
of
recycling
.
See
Sense
1
etymology
;
British
spelling
adopted
in
the
17th
century
.
verb
-
emphasise
,
emphasising
,
emphasises
,
emphasised
to
make
something
stand
out
or
look
more
noticeable
•
Spotlights
emphasise
the
actor
on
stage
.
Spotlights
emphasise
the
actor
on
stage
.
•
A
thin
frame
can
emphasise
a
painting
without
distracting
from
it
.
A
thin
frame
can
emphasise
a
painting
without
distracting
from
it
.
See
Sense
2
etymology
for
US
variant
;
same
historical
root
with
British
spelling
.
embrace
verb
-
embrace
,
embracing
,
embraces
,
embraced
to
hold
someone
closely
in
your
arms
to
show
love
,
friendship
,
or
comfort
•
After
winning
the
match
,
the
two
teammates
embraced
with
big
smiles
.
After
winning
the
match
,
the
two
teammates
embraced
with
big
smiles
.
•
At
the
school
gate
,
the
mother
bent
down
and
embraced
her
little
child
.
At
the
school
gate
,
the
mother
bent
down
and
embraced
her
little
child
.
noun
the
act
of
holding
someone
closely
in
your
arms
•
The
warm
embrace
of
a
friend
can
make
a
bad
day
better
.
The
warm
embrace
of
a
friend
can
make
a
bad
day
better
.
•
They
shared
a
quick
embrace
before
he
boarded
the
plane
.
They
shared
a
quick
embrace
before
he
boarded
the
plane
.
verb
-
embrace
,
embracing
,
embraces
,
embraced
to
gladly
accept
or
support
an
idea
,
change
,
or
opportunity
•
The
company
quickly
embraced
the
idea
of
working
from
home
.
The
company
quickly
embraced
the
idea
of
working
from
home
.
•
Immigrants
often
embrace
new
customs
while
keeping
their
own
traditions
.
Immigrants
often
embrace
new
customs
while
keeping
their
own
traditions
.
verb
-
embrace
,
embracing
,
embraces
,
embraced
to
include
or
cover
a
wide
range
of
people
or
things
•
The
museum
’
s
collection
embraces
art
from
every
continent
.
The
museum
’
s
collection
embraces
art
from
every
continent
.
•
Her
duties
embrace
teaching
,
research
,
and
community
service
.
Her
duties
embrace
teaching
,
research
,
and
community
service
.
emphasis
noun
-
emphasis
,
emphases
special
importance
or
attention
given
to
something
•
The
teacher
placed
strong
emphasis
on
honesty
during
the
lesson
.
The
teacher
placed
strong
emphasis
on
honesty
during
the
lesson
.
•
Our
company
puts
great
emphasis
on
customer
satisfaction
.
Our
company
puts
great
emphasis
on
customer
satisfaction
.
Borrowed
in
the
16th
century
from
Latin
emphasis
,
from
Ancient
Greek
ἔμφασις
(
émphasis
)
meaning
"
appearance
,
show
,
importance
".
noun
-
emphasis
,
emphases
extra
loudness
,
force
,
or
visual
style
used
to
make
a
syllable
,
word
,
or
idea
stand
out
•
You
place
the
emphasis
on
the
first
syllable
when
“
present
”
is
a
noun
.
You
place
the
emphasis
on
the
first
syllable
when
“
present
”
is
a
noun
.
•
He
slowed
down
and
used
vocal
emphasis
to
highlight
his
main
point
.
He
slowed
down
and
used
vocal
emphasis
to
highlight
his
main
point
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
the
meaning
of
stressing
a
word
or
syllable
developed
in
English
by
the
late
16th
century
.
empire
noun
a
large
group
of
countries
or
territories
ruled
by
a
single
powerful
leader
or
government
•
The
Roman
empire
once
stretched
across
three
continents
.
The
Roman
empire
once
stretched
across
three
continents
.
•
After
years
of
conquest
,
the
emperor
declared
a
new
empire
from
his
mountain
palace
.
After
years
of
conquest
,
the
emperor
declared
a
new
empire
from
his
mountain
palace
.
from
Latin
imperium
“
command
,
dominion
”
noun
a
very
large
and
powerful
business
or
group
of
businesses
controlled
by
one
person
or
organization
•
She
built
a
coffee
empire
starting
from
a
single
street
cart
.
She
built
a
coffee
empire
starting
from
a
single
street
cart
.
•
The
tech
empire
announced
record
profits
this
quarter
.
The
tech
empire
announced
record
profits
this
quarter
.
figurative
use
of
political
‘
empire
’
applied
to
business
power
from
late
19th
c
.
emission
noun
-
emission
the
act
or
process
of
sending
out
light
,
heat
,
gas
,
sound
,
or
another
substance
•
The
emission
of
smoke
from
the
chimney
was
visible
for
miles
.
The
emission
of
smoke
from
the
chimney
was
visible
for
miles
.
•
Strict
rules
limit
the
emission
of
noise
near
hospitals
.
Strict
rules
limit
the
emission
of
noise
near
hospitals
.
From
Latin
emissio
“
sending
forth
,”
from
emittere
“
to
send
out
.”
noun
a
substance
such
as
gas
,
smoke
,
or
light
that
is
released
into
the
air
,
especially
pollutants
from
vehicles
or
factories
•
Car
emissions
are
a
major
cause
of
urban
pollution
.
Car
emissions
are
a
major
cause
of
urban
pollution
.
•
The
factory
installed
filters
to
cut
its
toxic
emissions
.
The
factory
installed
filters
to
cut
its
toxic
emissions
.
noun
the
release
of
energy
in
the
form
of
light
or
other
electromagnetic
waves
from
a
substance
•
The
bright
glow
is
caused
by
the
emission
of
photons
as
electrons
drop
to
lower
energy
levels
.
The
bright
glow
is
caused
by
the
emission
of
photons
as
electrons
drop
to
lower
energy
levels
.
•
Astronomers
study
the
radio
emission
from
distant
galaxies
.
Astronomers
study
the
radio
emission
from
distant
galaxies
.
they
pronoun
used
to
refer
to
two
or
more
people
,
animals
,
or
things
already
mentioned
or
easy
to
identify
,
acting
as
the
subject
of
a
verb
•
They
are
playing
soccer
in
the
park
.
They
are
playing
soccer
in
the
park
.
•
They
have
finished
their
homework
and
are
watching
TV
together
.
They
have
finished
their
homework
and
are
watching
TV
together
.
Old
English
hīe
,
hī
,
late
Anglo-Saxon
period
;
related
to
Old
Norse
þeir
.
Modern
form
influenced
by
Scandinavian
languages
.
pronoun
used
to
mean
people
in
general
,
or
an
unnamed
group
such
as
the
government
,
experts
,
or
authorities
•
They
say
that
breakfast
is
the
most
important
meal
of
the
day
.
They
say
that
breakfast
is
the
most
important
meal
of
the
day
.
•
They
have
raised
the
price
of
gas
again
this
month
.
They
have
raised
the
price
of
gas
again
this
month
.
Extension
of
the
plural
pronoun
to
refer
to
an
indefinite
group
dates
back
to
at
least
the
16th
century
.
pronoun
used
as
a
singular
,
gender-neutral
pronoun
to
refer
to
one
person
when
that
person
’
s
gender
is
unknown
,
unspecified
,
or
non-binary
,
functioning
as
the
subject
of
a
verb
•
Sam
said
they
will
be
here
by
six
o
’
clock
.
Sam
said
they
will
be
here
by
six
o
’
clock
.
•
Someone
left
a
wallet
on
the
counter
;
I
hope
they
come
back
for
it
.
Someone
left
a
wallet
on
the
counter
;
I
hope
they
come
back
for
it
.
The
singular
use
developed
in
Middle
English
for
indefinite
or
generic
reference
;
modern
intentional
use
for
non-binary
identity
emerged
in
the
late
20th
century
.
them
pronoun
the
object
form
of
“
they
”,
referring
to
two
or
more
people
,
animals
,
or
things
already
known
or
mentioned
•
I
told
them
about
the
party
,
and
they
were
excited
.
I
told
them
about
the
party
,
and
they
were
excited
.
•
Pick
those
flowers
and
put
them
in
a
vase
.
Pick
those
flowers
and
put
them
in
a
vase
.
Old
English
“
þǣm
”
or
“
him
”,
dative
plural
of
the
demonstrative
pronoun
;
modern
spelling
stabilized
after
Middle
English
.
pronoun
used
as
a
gender-neutral
object
pronoun
for
one
person
when
the
person
’
s
gender
is
unknown
,
not
specified
,
or
non-binary
•
I
met
the
new
designer
yesterday
and
gave
them
the
project
brief
.
I
met
the
new
designer
yesterday
and
gave
them
the
project
brief
.
•
Someone
left
their
umbrella
;
shall
we
return
it
to
them
?
Someone
left
their
umbrella
;
shall
we
return
it
to
them
?
Same
historical
origin
as
the
plural
form
;
the
singular
use
became
common
in
English
writings
from
the
14th
century
and
is
now
widely
accepted
.
seem
verb
-
seem
,
seeming
,
seems
,
seemed
to
appear
to
be
or
feel
a
certain
way
,
giving
an
impression
that
may
not
match
reality
•
The
soup
seems
too
salty
,
could
you
add
more
water
?
The
soup
seems
too
salty
,
could
you
add
more
water
?
•
She
seems
nervous
about
the
exam
tomorrow
.
She
seems
nervous
about
the
exam
tomorrow
.
Old
French
sembler
,
from
Latin
similis
“
like
,
similar
”.
verb
-
seem
,
seeming
,
seems
,
seemed
used
with
“
it
”
to
say
that
something
appears
true
based
on
what
is
known
•
It
seems
that
the
train
is
running
late
tonight
.
It
seems
that
the
train
is
running
late
tonight
.
•
From
the
reports
,
it
seems
the
storm
will
pass
by
morning
.
From
the
reports
,
it
seems
the
storm
will
pass
by
morning
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Old
French
sembler
,
Latin
similis
.
problem
noun
something
difficult
to
deal
with
or
understand
that
needs
to
be
fixed
or
answered
•
The
washing
machine
stopped
working
,
and
now
we
have
a
big
problem
to
fix
.
The
washing
machine
stopped
working
,
and
now
we
have
a
big
problem
to
fix
.
•
If
you
notice
any
problem
with
the
report
,
please
tell
me
.
If
you
notice
any
problem
with
the
report
,
please
tell
me
.
from
late
Latin
problema
,
from
Greek
problēma
‘
something
thrown
forward
’,
meaning
‘
question
,
task
’.
noun
a
question
in
mathematics
,
science
,
or
logic
that
you
have
to
solve
•
Mia
raised
her
hand
after
solving
the
math
problem
on
the
board
.
Mia
raised
her
hand
after
solving
the
math
problem
on
the
board
.
•
The
physics
test
had
a
tricky
energy
problem
about
a
swinging
pendulum
.
The
physics
test
had
a
tricky
energy
problem
about
a
swinging
pendulum
.
same
origin
as
the
general
noun
sense
;
specialized
in
academic
use
since
the
1600s
.
adjective
causing
difficulty
or
trouble
and
needing
special
attention
•
The
school
hired
a
counselor
to
help
the
problem
students
.
The
school
hired
a
counselor
to
help
the
problem
students
.
•
Animal
shelters
often
receive
problem
dogs
that
need
special
training
.
Animal
shelters
often
receive
problem
dogs
that
need
special
training
.
adjectival
use
of
the
noun
since
the
mid-1900s
.
system
noun
a
group
of
connected
parts
that
work
together
as
a
single
whole
•
The
solar system
contains
eight
planets
circling
the
Sun
.
The
solar system
contains
eight
planets
circling
the
Sun
.
•
The
city's
new
bus
system
links
every
neighborhood
.
The
city's
new
bus
system
links
every
neighborhood
.
From
Latin
‘
systema
’,
from
Ancient
Greek
‘
sústēma
’
meaning
‘
organized
whole
’.
noun
an
organized
method
or
set
of
rules
for
doing
something
•
She
created
a
color-coded
filing
system
to
keep
her
paperwork
organized
.
She
created
a
color-coded
filing
system
to
keep
her
paperwork
organized
.
•
The
points
system
rewards
students
for
helping
classmates
.
The
points
system
rewards
students
for
helping
classmates
.
noun
the
body
of
a
human
or
animal
thought
of
as
a
working
whole
,
or
a
particular
network
of
organs
•
After
the
long
flight
,
her
system
was
tired
and
dehydrated
.
After
the
long
flight
,
her
system
was
tired
and
dehydrated
.
•
Vitamin
C
boosts
the
immune
system
.
Vitamin
C
boosts
the
immune
system
.
noun
a
complete
computer
together
with
its
operating
software
and
hardware
•
My
old
system
can
’
t
run
the
latest
game
.
My
old
system
can
’
t
run
the
latest
game
.
•
The
new
security
system
blocks
unknown
devices
.
The
new
security
system
blocks
unknown
devices
.
remember
verb
to
keep
a
person
,
fact
,
or
event
from
the
past
in
your
mind
•
I
still
remember
the
smell
of
my
grandmother
’
s
kitchen
.
I
still
remember
the
smell
of
my
grandmother
’
s
kitchen
.
•
Do
you
remember
where
you
put
the
keys
?
Do
you
remember
where
you
put
the
keys
?
From
Latin
rememorārī
“
to
recall
to
mind
,”
from
re-
(“
again
”)
+
memor
(“
mindful
”).
verb
to
keep
something
in
mind
so
that
you
do
not
forget
to
do
it
later
•
Please
remember
to
lock
the
door
when
you
leave
.
Please
remember
to
lock
the
door
when
you
leave
.
•
She
writes
notes
so
she
can
remember
her
appointments
.
She
writes
notes
so
she
can
remember
her
appointments
.
Sense
development
from
"
to
recall
"
toward
"
to
keep
in
mind
for
future
action
"
appeared
in
English
by
the
14th
century
.
verb
to
pass
on
greetings
or
good
wishes
to
someone
•
Please
remember
me
to
your
parents
.
Please
remember
me
to
your
parents
.
•
He
said
to
remember
him
to
all
his
old
colleagues
.
He
said
to
remember
him
to
all
his
old
colleagues
.
This
polite
sense
dates
back
to
the
16th
century
,
from
the
idea
of
“
calling
someone
to
mind
”
in
another
’
s
presence
.
member
noun
a
person
,
animal
,
or
thing
that
belongs
to
a
group
,
club
,
team
,
family
,
or
other
organized
body
•
Every
member
of
the
soccer
team
wore
a
blue
jersey
.
Every
member
of
the
soccer
team
wore
a
blue
jersey
.
•
Emma
became
a
member
of
the
book
club
last
month
.
Emma
became
a
member
of
the
book
club
last
month
.
From
Latin
membrum
‘
limb
,
part
;
person
of
a
group
’,
later
used
in
Middle
English
to
mean
a
person
belonging
to
an
organization
.
noun
an
individual
element
or
object
that
belongs
to
a
mathematical
set
or
class
•
Zero
is
a
member
of
the
set
of
whole
numbers
.
Zero
is
a
member
of
the
set
of
whole
numbers
.
•
Each
member
of
the
group
G
has
an
inverse
.
Each
member
of
the
group
G
has
an
inverse
.
noun
a
limb
or
important
part
of
the
body
,
such
as
an
arm
or
leg
,
especially
in
old
or
formal
language
•
The
soldier
lost
a
member
in
battle
but
kept
his
spirit
strong
.
The
soldier
lost
a
member
in
battle
but
kept
his
spirit
strong
.
•
Frostbite
can
damage
a
member
such
as
a
toe
or
finger
.
Frostbite
can
damage
a
member
such
as
a
toe
or
finger
.
noun
(
informal
,
somewhat
vulgar
)
a
man
’
s
penis
•
He
covered
himself
with
a
towel
to
hide
his
member
at
the
beach
shower
.
He
covered
himself
with
a
towel
to
hide
his
member
at
the
beach
shower
.
•
The
sculpture
clearly
depicts
the
god
’
s
member
,
symbolizing
fertility
.
The
sculpture
clearly
depicts
the
god
’
s
member
,
symbolizing
fertility
.
remain
verb
to
stay
in
the
same
place
or
keep
the
same
state
without
leaving
or
changing
•
After
the
fire
alarm
,
everyone
evacuated
the
building
,
but
the
security
guard
remained
inside
to
check
every
floor
.
After
the
fire
alarm
,
everyone
evacuated
the
building
,
but
the
security
guard
remained
inside
to
check
every
floor
.
•
It's
important
to
remain
calm
during
an
emergency
.
It's
important
to
remain
calm
during
an
emergency
.
Middle
English
remainen
,
from
Old
French
remaindre
,
from
Latin
remanēre
"
to
stay
back
" (
re-
"
back
"
+
manēre
"
to
stay
").
verb
to
be
left
after
other
things
or
people
have
gone
,
been
used
,
or
been
removed
•
Only
two
slices
of
pizza
remain
in
the
box
after
the
party
.
Only
two
slices
of
pizza
remain
in
the
box
after
the
party
.
•
When
the
tide
went
out
,
little
pools
of
water
remained
among
the
rocks
.
When
the
tide
went
out
,
little
pools
of
water
remained
among
the
rocks
.
verb
to
still
need
to
be
done
,
decided
,
or
discovered
•
It
remains
to
be
seen
whether
the
team
will
reach
the
final
.
It
remains
to
be
seen
whether
the
team
will
reach
the
final
.
•
Much
work
remains
before
the
bridge
can
be
opened
to
traffic
.
Much
work
remains
before
the
bridge
can
be
opened
to
traffic
.
themselves
pronoun
the
reflexive
form
of
“
they
”;
used
when
the
people
(
or
a
person
who
uses
they/them
pronouns
)
do
an
action
to
or
for
their
own
selves
•
They
blamed
themselves
for
the
mistake
.
They
blamed
themselves
for
the
mistake
.
•
The
children
hid
themselves
behind
the
sofa
during
hide-and-seek
.
The
children
hid
themselves
behind
the
sofa
during
hide-and-seek
.
pronoun
used
after
“
they
”
or
“
them
”
for
emphasis
,
showing
that
those
people
(
and
not
others
)
are
the
ones
acting
or
being
referred
to
•
The
engineers
themselves
were
amazed
by
the
result
.
The
engineers
themselves
were
amazed
by
the
result
.
•
They
themselves
admitted
the
plan
needed
changes
.
They
themselves
admitted
the
plan
needed
changes
.
memory
noun
-
memory
,
memories
the
mental
ability
to
store
,
keep
and
later
recall
information
,
experiences
or
impressions
•
Grandma
still
has
an
amazing
memory
for
names
and
faces
.
Grandma
still
has
an
amazing
memory
for
names
and
faces
.
•
After
the
accident
,
his
short-term
memory
was
affected
,
so
he
often
forgot
where
he
put
things
.
After
the
accident
,
his
short-term
memory
was
affected
,
so
he
often
forgot
where
he
put
things
.
Middle
English
memorie
,
from
Anglo-French
,
from
Latin
memoria
“
remembrance
,
faculty
of
remembering
,”
from
memor
“
mindful
.”
noun
-
memory
,
memories
a
specific
thought
,
picture
or
feeling
from
the
past
that
you
can
recall
•
My
favorite
memory
of
the
vacation
is
watching
the
sunrise
over
the
mountains
.
My
favorite
memory
of
the
vacation
is
watching
the
sunrise
over
the
mountains
.
•
The
old
photograph
brought
back
a
happy
memory
of
our
first
day
at
school
.
The
old
photograph
brought
back
a
happy
memory
of
our
first
day
at
school
.
noun
-
memory
,
memories
the
part
of
a
computer
or
other
electronic
device
where
data
is
stored
and
can
be
accessed
•
My
laptop
is
slow
because
it
doesn
’
t
have
enough
memory
.
My
laptop
is
slow
because
it
doesn
’
t
have
enough
memory
.
•
The
new
phone
offers
256
gigabytes
of
memory
.
The
new
phone
offers
256
gigabytes
of
memory
.
noun
-
memory
,
memories
the
act
of
honoring
or
remembering
someone
who
has
died
•
They
planted
a
tree
in
memory
of
their
teacher
.
They
planted
a
tree
in
memory
of
their
teacher
.
•
A
statue
was
built
to
keep
his
memory
alive
.
A
statue
was
built
to
keep
his
memory
alive
.
September
noun
-
September
the
ninth
month
of
the
year
,
between
August
and
October
•
School
usually
starts
again
in
early
September
.
School
usually
starts
again
in
early
September
.
•
The
leaves
began
to
turn
red
in
late
September
.
The
leaves
began
to
turn
red
in
late
September
.
From
Latin
“
September
,”
originally
meaning
the
seventh
month
of
the
early
Roman
calendar
(
septem
=
seven
),
before
January
and
February
were
added
to
the
beginning
of
the
year
.
statement
noun
something
you
say
or
write
to
give
information
,
an
opinion
,
or
an
explanation
•
Mia
’
s
unexpected
statement
silenced
the
room
.
Mia
’
s
unexpected
statement
silenced
the
room
.
•
The
mayor
released
a
brief
statement
about
the
approaching
hurricane
.
The
mayor
released
a
brief
statement
about
the
approaching
hurricane
.
From
the
verb
'state'
+
the
noun-forming
suffix
'-ment'
,
appearing
in
English
since
the
14th
century
to
mean
‘
the
act
of
expressing
something
’.
noun
an
official
spoken
or
written
account
given
to
the
police
,
a
court
,
or
the
public
•
The
witness
signed
a
statement
describing
what
she
saw
.
The
witness
signed
a
statement
describing
what
she
saw
.
•
After
the
accident
,
the
driver
gave
a
statement
to
the
police
.
After
the
accident
,
the
driver
gave
a
statement
to
the
police
.
noun
a
printed
or
electronic
document
that
lists
the
money
that
has
come
into
and
gone
out
of
your
bank
or
other
financial
account
•
My
bank
sends
me
a
monthly
statement
by
email
.
My
bank
sends
me
a
monthly
statement
by
email
.
•
Please
attach
the
latest
credit-card
statement
to
your
expense
report
.
Please
attach
the
latest
credit-card
statement
to
your
expense
report
.
noun
something
,
such
as
a
bold
piece
of
clothing
or
an
action
,
that
attracts
attention
and
shows
a
clear
style
or
opinion
•
Her
bright
red
coat
made
a
real
fashion
statement
on
the
snowy
street
.
Her
bright
red
coat
made
a
real
fashion
statement
on
the
snowy
street
.
•
Painting
the
house
purple
was
his
personal
statement
of
creativity
.
Painting
the
house
purple
was
his
personal
statement
of
creativity
.
noun
in
mathematics
or
logic
,
a
sentence
that
is
either
true
or
false
•
The
statement
“
2
is
an
even
number
”
is
true
.
The
statement
“
2
is
an
even
number
”
is
true
.
•
In
logic
,
a
conditional
statement
links
two
simpler
statements
with
“
if…then
”.
In
logic
,
a
conditional
statement
links
two
simpler
statements
with
“
if…then
”.
movement
noun
the
act
or
process
of
moving
or
being
moved
from
one
place
or
position
to
another
•
The
sudden
movement
of
the
train
made
everyone
grab
the
handrails
.
The
sudden
movement
of
the
train
made
everyone
grab
the
handrails
.
•
Slow
movement
of
the
clouds
hinted
at
calm
weather
.
Slow
movement
of
the
clouds
hinted
at
calm
weather
.
late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
mouvement
,
from
Latin
movere
‘
to
move
’.
noun
a
group
of
people
working
together
to
achieve
a
shared
social
,
political
,
or
artistic
aim
•
The
movement
for
equal
pay
gained
support
across
the
country
.
The
movement
for
equal
pay
gained
support
across
the
country
.
•
He
joined
a
youth
movement
that
plants
trees
in
cities
.
He
joined
a
youth
movement
that
plants
trees
in
cities
.
noun
a
change
or
shift
in
level
,
position
,
or
value
of
something
•
There
was
little
movement
in
the
stock
market
today
.
There
was
little
movement
in
the
stock
market
today
.
•
Any
movement
of
two
degrees
in
temperature
triggers
the
alarm
.
Any
movement
of
two
degrees
in
temperature
triggers
the
alarm
.
noun
one
of
the
main
separate
parts
of
a
long
piece
of
classical
music
•
The
second
movement
of
the
symphony
is
slow
and
sweet
.
The
second
movement
of
the
symphony
is
slow
and
sweet
.
•
She
performed
the
final
movement
without
sheet
music
.
She
performed
the
final
movement
without
sheet
music
.
noun
the
set
of
working
parts
inside
a
watch
or
clock
that
make
it
keep
time
•
The
watch
stopped
because
its
movement
needs
cleaning
.
The
watch
stopped
because
its
movement
needs
cleaning
.
•
Swiss
craftsmen
are
famous
for
their
precise
mechanical
movement
.
Swiss
craftsmen
are
famous
for
their
precise
mechanical
movement
.
noun
the
act
of
passing
solid
waste
from
the
body
•
The
doctor
asked
about
her
last
movement
to
check
her
digestion
.
The
doctor
asked
about
her
last
movement
to
check
her
digestion
.
•
Eating
more
fiber
can
make
each
movement
easier
.
Eating
more
fiber
can
make
each
movement
easier
.
democrat
noun
a
person
who
supports
democracy
and
believes
that
all
people
should
have
an
equal
say
in
how
they
are
governed
•
The
young
activist
considered
herself
a
proud
democrat
who
fought
for
fair
elections
.
The
young
activist
considered
herself
a
proud
democrat
who
fought
for
fair
elections
.
•
Throughout
history
,
many
democrats
have
campaigned
for
universal
suffrage
.
Throughout
history
,
many
democrats
have
campaigned
for
universal
suffrage
.
From
French
démocrate
,
from
Ancient
Greek
dēmos
“
people
”
+
-kratēs
“
ruler
;
supporter
.”
Used
since
the
late
18th
century
to
describe
supporters
of
popular
government
.
Democrat
noun
a
member
or
supporter
of
the
Democratic
Party
in
the
United
States
•
My
grandfather
has
been
a
registered
Democrat
for
fifty
years
.
My
grandfather
has
been
a
registered
Democrat
for
fifty
years
.
•
The
Democrats
in
Congress
introduced
a
new
healthcare
bill
.
The
Democrats
in
Congress
introduced
a
new
healthcare
bill
.
Capitalized
from
‘
democrat
,’
first
applied
to
supporters
of
Thomas
Jefferson
in
the
early
19th
century
and
later
formalized
as
the
Democratic
Party
.
remove
verb
-
remove
,
removing
,
removes
,
removed
to
take
something
or
someone
away
from
a
place
,
position
,
or
attachment
•
Please
remove
your
shoes
before
entering
the
house
.
Please
remove
your
shoes
before
entering
the
house
.
•
She
carefully
removed
the
dusty
books
from
the
shelf
.
She
carefully
removed
the
dusty
books
from
the
shelf
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
remouvoir
,
from
Latin
removēre
meaning
“
to
move
back
.”
verb
-
remove
,
removing
,
removes
,
removed
to
make
something
disappear
or
get
rid
of
it
completely
•
This
spray
quickly
removes
coffee
stains
from
fabric
.
This
spray
quickly
removes
coffee
stains
from
fabric
.
•
The
software
update
removed
the
bug
that
caused
crashes
.
The
software
update
removed
the
bug
that
caused
crashes
.
verb
-
remove
,
removing
,
removes
,
removed
to
dismiss
someone
from
a
job
,
position
,
or
office
•
The
board
removed
the
CEO
after
the
scandal
.
The
board
removed
the
CEO
after
the
scandal
.
•
She
was
removed
from
office
for
misuse
of
funds
.
She
was
removed
from
office
for
misuse
of
funds
.
noun
a
degree
of
separation
or
distance
between
people
,
things
,
or
ideas
,
often
used
in
the
phrase
“
at
one
remove
.”
•
He
observed
the
conflict
at
one
remove
,
feeling
detached
.
He
observed
the
conflict
at
one
remove
,
feeling
detached
.
•
Even
at
this
remove
,
the
memory
makes
her
shiver
.
Even
at
this
remove
,
the
memory
makes
her
shiver
.
item
noun
a
single
object
,
unit
,
or
piece
that
is
part
of
a
list
,
collection
,
set
,
or
group
•
Please
put
each
grocery
item
on
the
conveyor
belt
.
Please
put
each
grocery
item
on
the
conveyor
belt
.
•
That
store
sells
a
million
different
items
,
from
books
to
bicycles
.
That
store
sells
a
million
different
items
,
from
books
to
bicycles
.
Borrowed
in
Middle
English
from
Latin
item
“
also
,
in
like
manner
,”
originally
used
to
introduce
each
entry
in
a
list
;
later
generalized
to
mean
a
single
entry
itself
.
noun
a
short
piece
of
news
or
information
in
a
newspaper
,
magazine
,
broadcast
,
or
online
report
•
Did
you
read
the
short
item
about
the
rescue
on
the
back
page
?
Did
you
read
the
short
item
about
the
rescue
on
the
back
page
?
•
The
anchor
introduced
a
lighthearted
item
on
local
schoolchildren
planting
trees
.
The
anchor
introduced
a
lighthearted
item
on
local
schoolchildren
planting
trees
.
Extension
of
the
basic
sense
“
single
object
”
to
the
idea
of
a
single
piece
of
information
;
early
19th-century
newsroom
jargon
.
noun
informal
:
two
people
who
are
romantically
involved
,
regarded
together
as
a
couple
•
Everyone
at
work
thinks
Lisa
and
Marco
are an item
.
Everyone
at
work
thinks
Lisa
and
Marco
are an item
.
•
They
’
ve
only
had
two
dates
,
yet
gossip
sites
claim
they’re an item
.
They
’
ve
only
had
two
dates
,
yet
gossip
sites
claim
they’re an item
.
Sense
arose
in
mid-20th-century
American
English
,
likely
from
the
phrase
“
an
item
of
gossip
,”
narrowing
to
mean
a
romantic
pairing
.
Popularized
by
celebrity-watch
columns
.
adverb
archaic
:
also
;
in
addition
(
used
to
introduce
each
entry
in
a
list
or
document
)
•
Item
,
you
shall
pay
the
rent
on
the
first
day
of
each
month
.
Item
,
you
shall
pay
the
rent
on
the
first
day
of
each
month
.
•
The
charter
states
,
item
,
that
all
merchants
must
keep
fair
scales
.
The
charter
states
,
item
,
that
all
merchants
must
keep
fair
scales
.
Directly
from
Latin
item
“
likewise
,
also
,”
once
commonly
used
by
scribes
to
introduce
successive
points
in
inventories
and
legal
documents
.
November
noun
the
eleventh
month
of
the
year
,
between
October
and
December
•
My
birthday
is
in
November
.
My
birthday
is
in
November
.
•
The
trees
along
the
park
path
turn
golden
in
late
November
.
The
trees
along
the
park
path
turn
golden
in
late
November
.
From
Latin
‘
novem
’
meaning
‘
nine
’,
because
November
was
the
ninth
month
in
the
ancient
Roman
calendar
.
noun
-
November
the
word
used
to
represent
the
letter
‘
N
’
in
the
NATO
phonetic
alphabet
when
speaking
over
radio
or
telephone
•
The
pilot
said
“[ [
November
] ]
three
five
eight
”
to
spell
the
plane
’
s
call
sign
over
the
radio
.
The
pilot
said
“[ [
November
] ]
three
five
eight
”
to
spell
the
plane
’
s
call
sign
over
the
radio
.
•
During
the
radio
check
,
the
soldier
clearly
pronounced
“[ [
November
] ]”
for
the
letter
N
so
everyone
could
understand
.
During
the
radio
check
,
the
soldier
clearly
pronounced
“[ [
November
] ]”
for
the
letter
N
so
everyone
could
understand
.
Chosen
by
NATO
in
the
1950s
because
it
is
a
familiar
,
easily
pronounced
word
in
many
languages
and
clearly
distinct
from
other
alphabet
code
words
.
management
noun
-
management
the
act
or
process
of
organizing
and
controlling
people
,
resources
,
or
situations
•
Good
management
kept
the
project
on
schedule
.
Good
management
kept
the
project
on
schedule
.
•
Efficient
water
management
allows
farmers
to
grow
crops
in
the
desert
.
Efficient
water
management
allows
farmers
to
grow
crops
in
the
desert
.
From
manage
+
-ment
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
16th
century
,
from
Italian
‘
maneggiare
’
meaning
‘
to
handle
’.
noun
-
management
the
people
who
direct
and
control
a
company
or
organization
•
Management
announced
a
new
bonus
policy
today
.
Management
announced
a
new
bonus
policy
today
.
•
The
workers
went
on
strike
to
pressure
management
for
better
safety
standards
.
The
workers
went
on
strike
to
pressure
management
for
better
safety
standards
.
noun
-
management
the
skill
of
planning
,
organizing
,
and
directing
effectively
•
Her
excellent
classroom
management
kept
every
student
engaged
.
Her
excellent
classroom
management
kept
every
student
engaged
.
•
Effective
money
management
can
prevent
debt
.
Effective
money
management
can
prevent
debt
.
democratic
adjective
being
based
on
the
principles
of
democracy
,
where
citizens
choose
leaders
and
laws
through
free
and
fair
elections
•
After
years
of
dictatorship
,
the
nation
finally
held
its
first
democratic
elections
.
After
years
of
dictatorship
,
the
nation
finally
held
its
first
democratic
elections
.
•
Freedom
of
the
press
is
essential
in
a
democratic
society
.
Freedom
of
the
press
is
essential
in
a
democratic
society
.
From
Greek
dēmos
‘
people
’
+
-cratic
‘
relating
to
rule
’,
appearing
in
English
in
the
18th
century
to
describe
systems
of
popular
government
.
adjective
treating
everyone
as
equal
and
letting
all
people
take
part
in
decisions
•
Our
manager
prefers
a
democratic
style
,
asking
the
whole
team
for
ideas
before
acting
.
Our
manager
prefers
a
democratic
style
,
asking
the
whole
team
for
ideas
before
acting
.
•
The
classroom
became
more
democratic
once
students
helped
write
the
rules
.
The
classroom
became
more
democratic
once
students
helped
write
the
rules
.
Democratic
adjective
relating
to
the
Democratic
Party
of
the
United
States
•
He
has
been
a
loyal
Democratic
voter
for
decades
.
He
has
been
a
loyal
Democratic
voter
for
decades
.
•
The
Democratic
candidate
focused
on
healthcare
reform
during
the
campaign
.
The
Democratic
candidate
focused
on
healthcare
reform
during
the
campaign
.
Capitalized
sense
arose
in
the
mid-19th
century
as
the
proper
adjective
for
members
and
policies
of
the
U
.
S
.
Democratic
Party
.
agreement
noun
the
state
of
having
the
same
opinion
,
feeling
,
or
decision
as
someone
else
•
After
a
long
discussion
,
the
teammates
finally
reached
an
agreement
on
the
plan
.
After
a
long
discussion
,
the
teammates
finally
reached
an
agreement
on
the
plan
.
•
There
was
general
agreement
that
the
movie
was
excellent
.
There
was
general
agreement
that
the
movie
was
excellent
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
agrement
,
from
agreer
‘
to
agree
’.
noun
a
formal
arrangement
or
contract
,
often
written
,
that
states
what
two
or
more
sides
promise
to
do
•
Both
companies
signed
an
agreement
to
share
research
data
.
Both
companies
signed
an
agreement
to
share
research
data
.
•
Please
read
the
rental
agreement
carefully
before
you
sign
.
Please
read
the
rental
agreement
carefully
before
you
sign
.
See
primary
sense
etymology
;
extended
in
15th
century
to
cover
legal
contracts
.
noun
-
agreement
in
grammar
,
the
correct
match
in
number
,
gender
,
or
person
between
words
such
as
a
subject
and
its
verb
•
In
the
sentence
"
She
walks
",
there
is
agreement
between
subject
and
verb
.
In
the
sentence
"
She
walks
",
there
is
agreement
between
subject
and
verb
.
•
Good
writers
check
their
nouns
and
pronouns
for
agreement
.
Good
writers
check
their
nouns
and
pronouns
for
agreement
.
Term
adopted
in
18th-century
grammar
writing
to
translate
Latin
‘
concordia
’
used
for
matching
word
endings
.
remind
verb
to
tell
someone
something
again
so
they
do
not
forget
it
•
Please
remind
me
to
lock
the
door
before
we
leave
.
Please
remind
me
to
lock
the
door
before
we
leave
.
•
I
set
an
alarm
to
remind
myself
about
the
meeting
.
I
set
an
alarm
to
remind
myself
about
the
meeting
.
From
Latin
rememorārī
“
to
remember
again
”,
through
Old
French
and
Middle
English
.
verb
to
make
someone
think
of
a
person
,
place
,
or
thing
from
the
past
because
of
similarity
•
This
photograph
reminds
me
of
our
trip
to
Italy
.
This
photograph
reminds
me
of
our
trip
to
Italy
.
•
Her
voice
reminds
me
of
my
grandmother
.
Her
voice
reminds
me
of
my
grandmother
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
:
from
Latin
rememorārī
through
Old
French
and
Middle
English
,
with
a
later
development
of
the
‘
resemblance
’
meaning
.
element
noun
a
basic
part
or
piece
of
something
larger
•
Patience
is
an
important
element
of
good
teaching
.
Patience
is
an
important
element
of
good
teaching
.
•
The
chef
added
a
spicy
element
to
the
soup
by
using
chili
flakes
.
The
chef
added
a
spicy
element
to
the
soup
by
using
chili
flakes
.
noun
a
pure
substance
that
cannot
be
broken
down
into
simpler
substances
by
chemical
means
•
Gold
is
an
element
that
shines
with
a
deep
yellow
color
.
Gold
is
an
element
that
shines
with
a
deep
yellow
color
.
•
Oxygen
is
the
element
we
breathe
every
day
.
Oxygen
is
the
element
we
breathe
every
day
.
elements
noun
rough
weather
conditions
such
as
wind
,
rain
,
and
snow
•
The
hikers
fought
the elements
during
the
thunderstorm
.
The
hikers
fought
the elements
during
the
thunderstorm
.
•
The
old
lighthouse
has
withstood
the elements
for
more
than
a
century
.
The
old
lighthouse
has
withstood
the elements
for
more
than
a
century
.
attempt
verb
to
try
to
do
or
achieve
something
,
especially
when
it
is
difficult
•
She
attempted
to
lift
the
heavy
suitcase
herself
.
She
attempted
to
lift
the
heavy
suitcase
herself
.
•
The
student
attempts
to
solve
the
tricky
math
problem
on
the
classroom
board
.
The
student
attempts
to
solve
the
tricky
math
problem
on
the
classroom
board
.
Borrowed
in
the
14th
century
from
Anglo-French
"
atempter
",
from
Latin
"
attemptāre
" (
to
test
,
try
),
formed
from
"
ad-
" (
toward
)
+
"
temptāre
" (
to
handle
,
try
).
noun
an
act
of
trying
to
do
something
difficult
•
Their
first
attempt
at
baking
bread
burned
in
the
oven
.
Their
first
attempt
at
baking
bread
burned
in
the
oven
.
•
After
several
failed
attempts
,
the
little
boy
finally
tied
his
shoelaces
.
After
several
failed
attempts
,
the
little
boy
finally
tied
his
shoelaces
.
Same
origin
as
the
verb
:
from
Anglo-French
"
atempter
",
Latin
"
attemptāre
"
meaning
to
test
or
try
.
verb
to
try
to
do
or
achieve
something
,
especially
something
difficult
or
uncertain
•
She
attempts
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
every
summer
.
She
attempts
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
every
summer
.
•
The
mechanic
attempted
to
fix
the
old
tractor
long
after
sunset
.
The
mechanic
attempted
to
fix
the
old
tractor
long
after
sunset
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Anglo-French
‘
attempter
’,
from
Latin
‘
attemptare
’
meaning
‘
to
try
at
’ (
temptare
‘
to
test
,
try
’
plus
ad-
‘
towards
’).
noun
an
act
of
trying
to
do
or
achieve
something
•
His
first
attempt
at
baking
bread
was
a
success
.
His
first
attempt
at
baking
bread
was
a
success
.
•
After
several
attempts
,
the
young
woman
finally
started
her
car
.
After
several
attempts
,
the
young
woman
finally
started
her
car
.
See
verb
sense
etymology
:
derived
from
the
verb
‘
attempt
’.
demonstrate
verb
-
demonstrate
,
demonstrating
,
demonstrates
,
demonstrated
to
show
how
something
works
or
how
to
do
something
by
actually
doing
it
•
The
chef
demonstrated
how
to
fillet
a
fish
in
front
of
the
cooking
class
.
The
chef
demonstrated
how
to
fillet
a
fish
in
front
of
the
cooking
class
.
•
At
the
trade
fair
,
a
young
engineer
demonstrated
the
new
robot
arm
’
s
precise
movements
.
At
the
trade
fair
,
a
young
engineer
demonstrated
the
new
robot
arm
’
s
precise
movements
.
verb
-
demonstrate
,
demonstrating
,
demonstrates
,
demonstrated
to
prove
or
make
something
clear
by
providing
evidence
,
facts
,
or
examples
•
The
scientist
demonstrated
that
the
new
medicine
was
safe
by
showing
the
test
results
.
The
scientist
demonstrated
that
the
new
medicine
was
safe
by
showing
the
test
results
.
•
Her
calm
reaction
demonstrated
true
leadership
during
the
sudden
power
outage
.
Her
calm
reaction
demonstrated
true
leadership
during
the
sudden
power
outage
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
demonstrāre
“
to
point
out
,
show
,
prove
,”
from
de-
“
completely
”
+
monstrāre
“
to
show
.”
verb
-
demonstrate
,
demonstrating
,
demonstrates
,
demonstrated
to
take
part
in
a
public
protest
or
march
to
show
support
or
opposition
•
Thousands
of
students
demonstrated
outside
the
parliament
for
climate
action
.
Thousands
of
students
demonstrated
outside
the
parliament
for
climate
action
.
•
Workers
demonstrated
in
the
main
square
,
holding
bright
red
banners
demanding
fair
wages
.
Workers
demonstrated
in
the
main
square
,
holding
bright
red
banners
demanding
fair
wages
.
enemy
noun
-
enemy
,
enemies
a
person
,
group
,
or
country
that
hates
,
opposes
,
or
fights
against
you
•
During
the
game
of
capture-the-flag
,
Mia
sprinted
past
her
enemy
to
touch
the
goal
.
During
the
game
of
capture-the-flag
,
Mia
sprinted
past
her
enemy
to
touch
the
goal
.
•
After
years
of
rivalry
,
the
two
neighbors
realized
the
other
was
not
really
an
enemy
.
After
years
of
rivalry
,
the
two
neighbors
realized
the
other
was
not
really
an
enemy
.
From
Old
French
enemi
,
ultimately
from
Latin
inimicus
,
meaning
“
not
friend
.”
adjective
belonging
to
or
connected
with
the
person
,
group
,
or
country
you
are
fighting
or
competing
against
•
The
scout
reported
seeing
enemy
tanks
near
the
ridge
.
The
scout
reported
seeing
enemy
tanks
near
the
ridge
.
•
They
demolished
the
bridge
to
slow
the
enemy
advance
.
They
demolished
the
bridge
to
slow
the
enemy
advance
.
demand
noun
a
firm
request
or
order
for
something
that
you
believe
you
should
receive
•
The
workers
issued
a
demand
for
higher
wages
during
the
meeting
.
The
workers
issued
a
demand
for
higher
wages
during
the
meeting
.
•
Her
sudden
demand
for
silence
surprised
everyone
in
the
classroom
.
Her
sudden
demand
for
silence
surprised
everyone
in
the
classroom
.
From
Old
French
demander
“
to
ask
,
request
,”
from
Latin
dēmandāre
“
to
hand
over
,
entrust
”.
verb
to
ask
for
something
firmly
and
insistently
•
Customers
demand
a
refund
when
the
product
arrives
broken
.
Customers
demand
a
refund
when
the
product
arrives
broken
.
•
The
teacher
demands
respect
from
her
students
.
The
teacher
demands
respect
from
her
students
.
verb
to
need
or
require
something
because
it
is
necessary
•
The
recipe
demands
fresh
ingredients
for
the
best
flavor
.
The
recipe
demands
fresh
ingredients
for
the
best
flavor
.
•
Being
a
firefighter
demands
courage
and
stamina
.
Being
a
firefighter
demands
courage
and
stamina
.
verb
to
ask
for
something
firmly
and
refuse
to
accept
no
as
an
answer
•
The
protesters
demanded
an
apology
from
the
mayor
.
The
protesters
demanded
an
apology
from
the
mayor
.
•
If
the
package
arrives
damaged
,
I
will
demand
a
refund
right
away
.
If
the
package
arrives
damaged
,
I
will
demand
a
refund
right
away
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
demander
‘
ask
’,
from
Latin
dēmandāre
‘
entrust
,
charge
’.
noun
a
firm
request
or
order
that
someone
must
obey
or
fulfill
•
The
workers
made
a
demand
for
higher
wages
.
The
workers
made
a
demand
for
higher
wages
.
•
Her
parents
rejected
his
demand
to
stay
out
past
midnight
.
Her
parents
rejected
his
demand
to
stay
out
past
midnight
.
noun
-
demand
the
desire
and
ability
of
people
to
buy
a
product
or
service
•
There
is
a
high
demand
for
electric
cars
this
year
.
There
is
a
high
demand
for
electric
cars
this
year
.
•
When
prices
rise
,
demand
usually
falls
.
When
prices
rise
,
demand
usually
falls
.
verb
to
need
something
as
necessary
or
make
something
required
•
This
job
demands
great
patience
and
strong
communication
skills
.
This
job
demands
great
patience
and
strong
communication
skills
.
•
Climbing
the
snowy
peak
demanded
every
ounce
of
his
strength
.
Climbing
the
snowy
peak
demanded
every
ounce
of
his
strength
.
noun
the
desire
or
need
for
a
product
or
service
,
shown
by
how
many
people
want
to
buy
it
•
There
is
a
high
demand
for
electric
cars
right
now
.
There
is
a
high
demand
for
electric
cars
right
now
.
•
When
supply
drops
,
demand
often
pushes
prices
up
.
When
supply
drops
,
demand
often
pushes
prices
up
.
demands
noun
things
that
take
a
lot
of
effort
,
attention
,
or
time
•
The
demands
of
parenting
can
be
exhausting
.
The
demands
of
parenting
can
be
exhausting
.
•
College
life
places
heavy
demands
on
students'
time
.
College
life
places
heavy
demands
on
students'
time
.
temperature
noun
how
hot
or
cold
something
is
,
measured
with
a
scale
such
as
degrees
Celsius
or
Fahrenheit
•
The
temperature
dropped
below
freezing
overnight
.
The
temperature
dropped
below
freezing
overnight
.
•
Set
the
oven
to
a
temperature
of
200
degrees
Celsius
before
you
put
in
the
bread
.
Set
the
oven
to
a
temperature
of
200
degrees
Celsius
before
you
put
in
the
bread
.
From
Latin
temperatūra
“
moderation
,
mixture
,
proper
proportion
,”
later
“
degree
of
heat
,”
from
temperāre
“
to
mix
in
proper
proportion
.”
noun
the
level
of
heat
in
a
person
’
s
or
animal
’
s
body
,
used
to
see
if
they
have
a
fever
•
The
nurse
took
my
temperature
with
an
ear
thermometer
.
The
nurse
took
my
temperature
with
an
ear
thermometer
.
•
If
your
temperature
is
above
38
°C
,
you
should
rest
and
drink
plenty
of
water
.
If
your
temperature
is
above
38
°C
,
you
should
rest
and
drink
plenty
of
water
.
Same
origin
as
general
sense
;
use
in
medicine
recorded
since
the
mid-18th
century
.
noun
the
general
level
of
emotion
,
tension
,
or
excitement
in
a
situation
or
group
•
The
moderator
’
s
calm
voice
lowered
the
temperature
of
the
heated
debate
.
The
moderator
’
s
calm
voice
lowered
the
temperature
of
the
heated
debate
.
•
Managers
use
surveys
to
take
the
temperature
of
employee
morale
.
Managers
use
surveys
to
take
the
temperature
of
employee
morale
.
Figurative
extension
recorded
since
the
early
20th
century
,
comparing
social
mood
to
heat
.
female
adjective
belonging
to
or
characteristic
of
the
sex
that
can
produce
eggs
or
give
birth
•
The
vet
examined
the
female
dog
to
make
sure
she
was
healthy
.
The
vet
examined
the
female
dog
to
make
sure
she
was
healthy
.
•
Only
the
female
plants
produce
fruit
on
this
farm
.
Only
the
female
plants
produce
fruit
on
this
farm
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
femella
’,
diminutive
of
‘
femina
’
meaning
‘
woman
’.
adjective
describing
a
person
,
animal
,
or
plant
that
can
produce
eggs
or
bear
young
•
The
female
lion
hunts
while
the
male
guards
the
pride
.
The
female
lion
hunts
while
the
male
guards
the
pride
.
•
Our
science
class
studied
how
female
flowers
develop
seeds
after
pollination
.
Our
science
class
studied
how
female
flowers
develop
seeds
after
pollination
.
noun
a
woman
,
girl
,
or
any
animal
of
the
sex
that
can
produce
eggs
or
bear
young
•
A
young
female
was
elected
president
of
the
student
council
.
A
young
female
was
elected
president
of
the
student
council
.
•
The
zoo
welcomed
a
new
panda
,
a
five-year-old
female
named
Mei
.
The
zoo
welcomed
a
new
panda
,
a
five-year-old
female
named
Mei
.
noun
a
woman
,
girl
,
or
any
animal
or
plant
of
the
sex
that
can
produce
eggs
or
bear
young
•
The
wildlife
biologist
tagged
each
female
to
study
her
nesting
habits
.
The
wildlife
biologist
tagged
each
female
to
study
her
nesting
habits
.
•
One
female
and
two
male
engineers
led
the
robotics
project
.
One
female
and
two
male
engineers
led
the
robotics
project
.
Same
origin
as
the
adjective
:
from
Latin
‘
femella
’,
little
woman
.
adjective
describing
a
fitting
or
part
with
a
hollow
opening
into
which
another
(
male
)
part
is
inserted
•
Plug
the
cable
into
the
female
port
on
the
back
of
the
computer
.
Plug
the
cable
into
the
female
port
on
the
back
of
the
computer
.
•
The
lamp
uses
a
female
socket
to
hold
the
bulb
securely
.
The
lamp
uses
a
female
socket
to
hold
the
bulb
securely
.
noun
a
connector
or
fitting
with
a
hollow
opening
designed
to
receive
a
pin
or
plug
,
the
opposite
of
a
male
connector
•
Plug
the
charger
into
the
female
socket
on
the
wall
.
Plug
the
charger
into
the
female
socket
on
the
wall
.
•
The
cable
has
a
female
USB
connector
at
one
end
and
a
male
at
the
other
.
The
cable
has
a
female
USB
connector
at
one
end
and
a
male
at
the
other
.
By
analogy
with
biological
terms
,
first
recorded
in
engineering
contexts
in
the
late
19th
century
.
academic
adjective
relating
to
study
,
learning
,
or
scholarship
,
especially
in
schools
,
colleges
,
and
universities
.
•
Maria
earned
excellent
academic
grades
in
her
first
year
of
university
.
Maria
earned
excellent
academic
grades
in
her
first
year
of
university
.
•
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
.
December
noun
-
December
the
twelfth
and
last
month
of
the
year
,
which
has
31
days
.
•
Snow
covered
the
streets
as
Christmas
approached
in
December
.
Snow
covered
the
streets
as
Christmas
approached
in
December
.
•
The
school
play
will
be
held
on
the
first
Friday
of
December
.
The
school
play
will
be
held
on
the
first
Friday
of
December
.
From
Latin
“
December
”,
from
“
decem
”
meaning
“
ten
”,
because
it
was
the
tenth
month
in
the
ancient
Roman
calendar
before
January
and
February
were
added
.
supreme
adjective
-
supreme
,
supremer
,
supremest
higher
or
better
than
everything
or
everyone
else
;
the
greatest
or
most
important
•
The
supreme
commander
gave
the
final
order
.
The
supreme
commander
gave
the
final
order
.
•
Achieving
world
peace
became
her
supreme
goal
.
Achieving
world
peace
became
her
supreme
goal
.
From
Latin
supremus
meaning
“
highest
”
or
“
uppermost
,”
through
French
suprême
,
keeping
the
sense
of
the
greatest
or
highest
degree
.
noun
a
boneless
,
skinless
piece
of
chicken
,
fish
,
or
other
poultry
,
often
cooked
and
served
in
a
delicate
sauce
•
The
chef
served
a
chicken
supreme
with
a
creamy
mushroom
sauce
.
The
chef
served
a
chicken
supreme
with
a
creamy
mushroom
sauce
.
•
I
ordered
the
salmon
supreme
for
dinner
,
and
it
was
delicious
.
I
ordered
the
salmon
supreme
for
dinner
,
and
it
was
delicious
.
Borrowed
from
French
cuisine
,
where
suprême
refers
to
the
choicest
part
of
poultry
or
fish
prepared
with
a
rich
sauce
.
noun
a
neat
segment
of
citrus
fruit
,
such
as
an
orange
or
grapefruit
,
with
all
peel
,
pith
,
and
membrane
carefully
removed
•
The
salad
sparkled
with
each
grapefruit
supreme
.
The
salad
sparkled
with
each
grapefruit
supreme
.
•
Use
a
sharp
knife
to
cut
an
orange
into
perfect
supremes
.
Use
a
sharp
knife
to
cut
an
orange
into
perfect
supremes
.
Adopted
from
French
culinary
terminology
,
where
suprême
describes
the
finest
cut
or
section
—
in
this
case
,
the
best
part
of
a
citrus
fruit
.
extremely
adverb
to
a
very
great
degree
;
very
•
The
desert
was
extremely
hot
during
the
day
.
The
desert
was
extremely
hot
during
the
day
.
•
Lena
was
extremely
happy
when
she
heard
the
good
news
.
Lena
was
extremely
happy
when
she
heard
the
good
news
.
From
extreme
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
15th
century
.
requirement
noun
something
that
you
must
have
or
do
because
it
is
necessary
or
because
a
rule
,
law
,
or
situation
says
so
•
A
passport
is
a
basic
requirement
for
international
travel
.
A
passport
is
a
basic
requirement
for
international
travel
.
•
Good
eyesight
is
a
requirement
for
becoming
a
pilot
.
Good
eyesight
is
a
requirement
for
becoming
a
pilot
.
early
15th
century
,
from
the
verb
“
require
”
+
“
-ment
”,
modeled
on
French
"
réquerrement
"
noun
a
clear
,
detailed
statement
of
what
a
system
,
product
,
or
project
must
be
able
to
do
or
have
•
The
client
emailed
a
list
of
software
requirements
to
the
development
team
.
The
client
emailed
a
list
of
software
requirements
to
the
development
team
.
•
Before
construction
begins
,
the
engineer
reviews
safety
requirements
.
Before
construction
begins
,
the
engineer
reviews
safety
requirements
.
Sense
evolved
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
the
rise
of
systems
engineering
and
software
development
,
extending
the
general
idea
of
a
need
to
formal
project
specifications
.
democracy
noun
-
democracy
,
democracies
a
system
of
government
in
which
the
people
have
the
power
to
choose
their
leaders
and
influence
decisions
,
usually
through
free
elections
•
After
years
of
dictatorship
,
the
nation
finally
moved
toward
democracy
.
After
years
of
dictatorship
,
the
nation
finally
moved
toward
democracy
.
•
Freedom
of
speech
is
a
cornerstone
of
democracy
.
Freedom
of
speech
is
a
cornerstone
of
democracy
.
From
Greek
dēmos
‘
people
’
+
-kratia
‘
power
,
rule
’,
referring
to
rule
by
the
people
.
noun
-
democracy
,
democracies
a
country
or
state
that
has
a
democratic
system
of
government
•
India
is
often
described
as
the
world's
largest
democracy
.
India
is
often
described
as
the
world's
largest
democracy
.
•
Several
established
democracies
joined
the
alliance
.
Several
established
democracies
joined
the
alliance
.
See
democratic
system
sense
etymology
.
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
•
Courage
is
the
central
theme
of
the
novel
she
is
reading
.
Courage
is
the
central
theme
of
the
novel
she
is
reading
.
•
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
‘
thema
’
meaning
“
proposition
,
subject
”
via
Latin
and
Old
French
.
noun
an
idea
or
style
chosen
to
guide
the
decorations
,
costumes
,
or
activities
of
a
party
,
event
,
or
product
•
The
birthday
party
had
a
superhero
theme
,
so
everyone
wore
capes
.
The
birthday
party
had
a
superhero
theme
,
so
everyone
wore
capes
.
•
They
chose
a
beach
theme
for
their
summer
wedding
.
They
chose
a
beach
theme
for
their
summer
wedding
.
noun
a
recognizable
melody
that
appears
several
times
in
a
piece
of
music
•
The
composer
introduces
the
main
theme
with
violins
in
the
opening
bars
.
The
composer
introduces
the
main
theme
with
violins
in
the
opening
bars
.
•
After
the
dramatic
pause
,
the
trumpet
repeats
the
heroic
theme
.
After
the
dramatic
pause
,
the
trumpet
repeats
the
heroic
theme
.
noun
a
set
of
coordinated
colors
,
fonts
,
and
images
that
changes
the
appearance
of
computer
software
or
a
website
•
She
downloaded
a
dark
theme
for
her
smartphone
to
save
battery
.
She
downloaded
a
dark
theme
for
her
smartphone
to
save
battery
.
•
The
blog
’
s
new
theme
makes
the
text
easier
to
read
.
The
blog
’
s
new
theme
makes
the
text
easier
to
read
.
verb
-
theme
,
theming
,
themes
,
themed
to
give
something
a
particular
style
or
idea
that
guides
its
appearance
or
content
•
They
themed
the
restaurant
around
classic
Hollywood
movies
.
They
themed
the
restaurant
around
classic
Hollywood
movies
.
•
The
organizers
themed
the
conference
to
focus
on
renewable
energy
.
The
organizers
themed
the
conference
to
focus
on
renewable
energy
.
improvement
noun
the
process
of
becoming
better
,
or
of
making
something
better
•
After
months
of
practice
,
there
was
noticeable
improvement
in
her
piano
playing
.
After
months
of
practice
,
there
was
noticeable
improvement
in
her
piano
playing
.
•
Daily
jogging
brought
a
steady
improvement
in
his
stamina
and
mood
.
Daily
jogging
brought
a
steady
improvement
in
his
stamina
and
mood
.
From
the
verb
improve
+
-ment
,
first
recorded
in
the
early
1600s
.
noun
a
change
or
addition
that
makes
something
better
than
it
was
before
•
The
new
search
feature
is
a
big
improvement
over
the
old
app
.
The
new
search
feature
is
a
big
improvement
over
the
old
app
.
•
Installing
better
lighting
was
an
improvement
that
made
the
kitchen
feel
welcoming
.
Installing
better
lighting
was
an
improvement
that
made
the
kitchen
feel
welcoming
.
From
the
verb
improve
+
-ment
,
meaning
a
result
of
improving
,
attested
since
the
17th
century
.
judgement
noun
-
judgement
the
ability
to
make
sensible
decisions
or
form
sensible
opinions
•
Ella's
calm
judgement
helped
the
team
choose
the
safest
hiking
route
.
Ella's
calm
judgement
helped
the
team
choose
the
safest
hiking
route
.
•
Drivers
need
quick
judgement
when
a
child
runs
into
the
road
.
Drivers
need
quick
judgement
when
a
child
runs
into
the
road
.
noun
an
official
decision
made
by
a
court
or
a
judge
•
The
High
Court's
judgement
set
a
new
legal
precedent
.
The
High
Court's
judgement
set
a
new
legal
precedent
.
•
Solicitors
reviewed
the
lengthy
judgement
overnight
.
Solicitors
reviewed
the
lengthy
judgement
overnight
.
gentleman
noun
-
gentleman
,
gentlemen
a
man
who
behaves
in
a
polite
,
kind
,
and
respectful
way
toward
other
people
•
The
gentleman
opened
the
door
for
the
family
and
smiled
politely
.
The
gentleman
opened
the
door
for
the
family
and
smiled
politely
.
•
Be
a
gentleman
and
let
your
guests
take
the
first
slice
of
cake
.
Be
a
gentleman
and
let
your
guests
take
the
first
slice
of
cake
.
From
Middle
English
gentilman
,
originally
meaning
a
man
of
noble
birth
,
combining
gentle
(
noble
)
+
man
.
noun
-
gentleman
,
gentlemen
(
historical
)
a
man
of
good
social
position
,
especially
one
just
below
the
nobility
in
Britain
in
the
past
•
In
the
18th
century
,
a
gentleman
was
expected
to
live
off
his
land
and
not
work
for
wages
.
In
the
18th
century
,
a
gentleman
was
expected
to
live
off
his
land
and
not
work
for
wages
.
•
Only
those
born
into
certain
families
could
truly
call
themselves
gentleman
in
Victorian
Britain
.
Only
those
born
into
certain
families
could
truly
call
themselves
gentleman
in
Victorian
Britain
.
Sense
developed
in
the
late
Middle
Ages
;
by
the
16th
century
it
referred
to
men
entitled
to
a
coat
of
arms
,
ranking
below
the
nobility
.
implement
noun
a
tool
or
piece
of
equipment
used
for
a
particular
purpose
•
The
farmer
repaired
the
broken
implement
before
returning
to
the
field
.
The
farmer
repaired
the
broken
implement
before
returning
to
the
field
.
•
A
toothbrush
is
a
simple
implement
for
keeping
teeth
clean
.
A
toothbrush
is
a
simple
implement
for
keeping
teeth
clean
.
From
Latin
'implementum'
meaning
'filling
up
,
fulfillment'
,
later
'tool
,
equipment'
,
from
the
verb
'implere'
‘
to
fill
’.
verb
-
implement
,
implementing
,
implements
,
implemented
to
put
a
plan
,
decision
,
or
system
into
action
•
The
school
will
implement
the
new
dress
code
next
semester
.
The
school
will
implement
the
new
dress
code
next
semester
.
•
After
months
of
planning
,
the
city
finally
implemented
the
recycling
program
.
After
months
of
planning
,
the
city
finally
implemented
the
recycling
program
.
Extended
from
the
noun
sense
;
first
used
as
a
verb
in
the
mid-19th
century
,
meaning
‘
to
put
something
into
effect
’.
enforcement
noun
-
enforcement
the
act
or
process
of
making
sure
that
people
obey
a
law
,
rule
,
or
agreement
•
Strict
enforcement
of
the
speed
limit
has
reduced
accidents
on
the
highway
.
Strict
enforcement
of
the
speed
limit
has
reduced
accidents
on
the
highway
.
•
The
school
hired
extra
staff
to
improve
the
enforcement
of
its
no-bullying
policy
.
The
school
hired
extra
staff
to
improve
the
enforcement
of
its
no-bullying
policy
.
Derived
from
the
verb
“
enforce
” (
to
compel
observance
),
plus
the
suffix
“
-ment
”,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
late
14th
century
.
noun
-
enforcement
the
police
and
other
official
organizations
responsible
for
making
sure
laws
are
obeyed
•
Local
enforcement
arrived
within
minutes
of
the
alarm
going
off
.
Local
enforcement
arrived
within
minutes
of
the
alarm
going
off
.
•
She
hopes
to
join
federal
enforcement
after
graduating
from
the
academy
.
She
hopes
to
join
federal
enforcement
after
graduating
from
the
academy
.
Sense
developed
in
the
19th
century
as
a
shorthand
for
“
law
enforcement
”,
referring
collectively
to
police
and
related
agencies
.
e-mail
noun
a
message
that
is
written
,
sent
,
and
received
electronically
over
the
internet
•
I
check
my
e-mail
every
morning
before
work
.
I
check
my
e-mail
every
morning
before
work
.
•
She
sent
me
an
e-mail
with
the
meeting
agenda
.
She
sent
me
an
e-mail
with
the
meeting
agenda
.
Shortened
form
of
electronic
mail
,
first
used
in
the
early
1980s
as
computer
networks
became
widespread
.
verb
to
send
something
,
such
as
a
message
or
file
,
to
someone
by
electronic
mail
•
Could
you
e-mail
me
the
file
by
noon
?
Could
you
e-mail
me
the
file
by
noon
?
•
She
e-mailed
her
application
to
the
university
last
night
.
She
e-mailed
her
application
to
the
university
last
night
.
Derived
from
the
noun
"
e-mail
",
with
the
first
recorded
verb
usage
appearing
in
the
late
1980s
.
extreme
adjective
very
great
in
amount
,
degree
,
or
intensity
;
far
beyond
what
is
normal
or
usual
.
•
The
desert
can
reach
extreme
temperatures
during
the
day
.
The
desert
can
reach
extreme
temperatures
during
the
day
.
•
Because
of
the
storm
,
the
hikers
faced
extreme
danger
on
the
mountain
trail
.
Because
of
the
storm
,
the
hikers
faced
extreme
danger
on
the
mountain
trail
.
From
Latin
extremus
“
outermost
,
utmost
,
last
”,
superlative
of
exter
“
outside
”.
adjective
far
from
the
usual
or
accepted
;
very
radical
or
intense
in
style
,
opinion
,
or
activity
.
•
She
enjoys
extreme
sports
like
skydiving
and
base
jumping
.
She
enjoys
extreme
sports
like
skydiving
and
base
jumping
.
•
The
politician
’
s
extreme
views
divided
the
audience
.
The
politician
’
s
extreme
views
divided
the
audience
.
adjective
situated
at
the
very
end
or
outermost
part
of
something
.
•
A
lighthouse
stands
at
the
extreme
tip
of
the
peninsula
.
A
lighthouse
stands
at
the
extreme
tip
of
the
peninsula
.
•
They
placed
the
fragile
items
on
the
extreme
ends
of
the
shelf
to
keep
them
separate
.
They
placed
the
fragile
items
on
the
extreme
ends
of
the
shelf
to
keep
them
separate
.
noun
the
greatest
possible
degree
or
one
of
two
opposite
limits
of
something
.
•
Living
in
the
desert
means
you
must
cope
with
the
extremes
of
heat
and
cold
.
Living
in
the
desert
means
you
must
cope
with
the
extremes
of
heat
and
cold
.
•
He
avoids
extremes
and
prefers
a
balanced
lifestyle
.
He
avoids
extremes
and
prefers
a
balanced
lifestyle
.
noun
(
mathematics
)
either
of
the
first
or
last
terms
in
a
proportion
.
•
In
the
proportion
2
:
3
=
4
:
6
,
the
numbers
2
and
6
are
the
extremes
.
In
the
proportion
2
:
3
=
4
:
6
,
the
numbers
2
and
6
are
the
extremes
.
•
When
solving
proportions
,
check
that
the
product
of
the
extremes
equals
the
product
of
the
means
.
When
solving
proportions
,
check
that
the
product
of
the
extremes
equals
the
product
of
the
means
.
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
.
academy
noun
-
academy
,
academies
a
school
or
college
where
people
learn
a
special
subject
or
skill
,
such
as
the
military
,
dance
,
or
cooking
•
Lucas
was
thrilled
when
he
got
a
place
at
the
naval
academy
.
Lucas
was
thrilled
when
he
got
a
place
at
the
naval
academy
.
•
The
local
football
club
opened
an
academy
to
train
young
talent
.
The
local
football
club
opened
an
academy
to
train
young
talent
.
From
Ancient
Greek
"
Akadēmía
",
the
garden
where
the
philosopher
Plato
taught
.
noun
-
academy
,
academies
in
the
UK
,
a
publicly
funded
secondary
school
that
is
run
independently
of
the
local
government
•
Her
parents
chose
the
city
academy
because
of
its
excellent
science
labs
.
Her
parents
chose
the
city
academy
because
of
its
excellent
science
labs
.
•
The
academy
converted
from
a
traditional
state
school
last
year
.
The
academy
converted
from
a
traditional
state
school
last
year
.
noun
-
academy
,
academies
an
official
organization
of
experts
in
art
,
science
,
or
another
field
that
works
to
advance
and
set
standards
in
that
field
•
The
French
Academy
decides
which
new
words
enter
the
language
.
The
French
Academy
decides
which
new
words
enter
the
language
.
•
He
was
elected
to
the
National
Academy
of
Sciences
for
his
research
.
He
was
elected
to
the
National
Academy
of
Sciences
for
his
research
.
noun
-
academy
the
world
of
universities
and
scholarly
research
,
often
referred
to
with
the
definite
article
‘
the
’
•
Some
ideas
are
popular
in
the
academy
but
not
in
the
business
world
.
Some
ideas
are
popular
in
the
academy
but
not
in
the
business
world
.
•
After
years
in
the
academy
,
he
switched
to
industry
.
After
years
in
the
academy
,
he
switched
to
industry
.
achievement
noun
something
important
that
you
succeed
in
doing
after
working
hard
•
Winning
the
science
fair
was
a
huge
achievement
for
Maya
.
Winning
the
science
fair
was
a
huge
achievement
for
Maya
.
•
Climbing
to
the
summit
of
the
mountain
felt
like
the
greatest
achievement
of
his
life
.
Climbing
to
the
summit
of
the
mountain
felt
like
the
greatest
achievement
of
his
life
.
late
Middle
English
:
from
Old
French
achevement
,
from
achiever
‘
bring
to
a
head
,
accomplish
’
noun
the
act
or
process
of
successfully
reaching
a
goal
•
Hard
work
is
essential
for
the
achievement
of
your
goals
.
Hard
work
is
essential
for
the
achievement
of
your
goals
.
•
Rapid
economic
achievement
cannot
happen
without
investment
in
education
.
Rapid
economic
achievement
cannot
happen
without
investment
in
education
.
noun
a
digital
badge
or
reward
given
when
a
player
completes
a
specific
task
in
a
video
game
•
I
unlocked
a
rare
achievement
for
finishing
the
level
without
taking
damage
.
I
unlocked
a
rare
achievement
for
finishing
the
level
without
taking
damage
.
•
Collecting
every
hidden
coin
will
earn
you
a
secret
achievement
.
Collecting
every
hidden
coin
will
earn
you
a
secret
achievement
.
retirement
noun
the
act
of
permanently
stopping
work
,
usually
because
you
have
reached
a
certain
age
•
After
forty
years
at
the
factory
,
Maria
celebrated
her
retirement
with
a
big
party
.
After
forty
years
at
the
factory
,
Maria
celebrated
her
retirement
with
a
big
party
.
•
Teachers
in
the
country
can
choose
early
retirement
after
thirty
years
of
service
.
Teachers
in
the
country
can
choose
early
retirement
after
thirty
years
of
service
.
from
retire
+-ment
,
first
recorded
in
the
1600s
meaning
“
withdrawal
,”
later
applied
to
leaving
employment
noun
the
period
of
life
after
you
have
stopped
working
•
During
his
retirement
,
James
travels
the
world
with
his
wife
.
During
his
retirement
,
James
travels
the
world
with
his
wife
.
•
Many
people
move
to
coastal
towns
in
retirement
for
the
mild
weather
.
Many
people
move
to
coastal
towns
in
retirement
for
the
mild
weather
.
noun
the
act
of
removing
something
from
service
or
use
•
The
airline
announced
the
retirement
of
its
last
jumbo
jet
.
The
airline
announced
the
retirement
of
its
last
jumbo
jet
.
•
Engineers
planned
the
retirement
of
the
old
bridge
once
the
new
one
opened
.
Engineers
planned
the
retirement
of
the
old
bridge
once
the
new
one
opened
.
noun
the
act
of
paying
off
or
cancelling
a
debt
,
bond
,
or
other
financial
obligation
•
Early
retirement
of
the
loan
saved
the
company
thousands
in
interest
.
Early
retirement
of
the
loan
saved
the
company
thousands
in
interest
.
•
The
government
announced
the
retirement
of
several
high-interest
bonds
.
The
government
announced
the
retirement
of
several
high-interest
bonds
.
remaining
adjective
still
left
after
other
parts
or
items
have
been
removed
,
used
,
or
dealt
with
.
•
Please
divide
the
remaining
cake
equally
among
the
guests
.
Please
divide
the
remaining
cake
equally
among
the
guests
.
•
The
captain
gathered
the
remaining
players
for
a
quick
pep
talk
.
The
captain
gathered
the
remaining
players
for
a
quick
pep
talk
.
settlement
noun
a
small
community
or
village
where
people
live
,
especially
one
that
is
newly
created
in
a
remote
area
•
The
gold
miners
built
a
settlement
near
the
river
during
the
rush
.
The
gold
miners
built
a
settlement
near
the
river
during
the
rush
.
•
After
trekking
for
days
through
the
desert
,
the
explorers
finally
spotted
a
distant
settlement
of
mud-brick
houses
.
After
trekking
for
days
through
the
desert
,
the
explorers
finally
spotted
a
distant
settlement
of
mud-brick
houses
.
From
Middle
English
setelment
,
from
settle
+
-ment
,
originally
meaning
the
act
of
settling
and
later
the
place
where
people
settle
.
noun
an
official
agreement
that
ends
a
dispute
or
lawsuit
,
often
involving
payment
of
money
•
The
two
companies
reached
a
settlement
instead
of
going
to
court
.
The
two
companies
reached
a
settlement
instead
of
going
to
court
.
•
Under
the
divorce
settlement
,
Maria
kept
the
house
and
shared
custody
of
the
children
.
Under
the
divorce
settlement
,
Maria
kept
the
house
and
shared
custody
of
the
children
.
Sense
developed
in
the
17th
century
from
the
broader
idea
of
‘
setting
matters
to
rest
’.
noun
the
act
or
process
of
people
moving
to
and
establishing
homes
in
a
new
area
•
The
settlement
of
the
island
began
in
the
18th
century
.
The
settlement
of
the
island
began
in
the
18th
century
.
•
Early
settlement
of
the
American
West
transformed
the
landscape
.
Early
settlement
of
the
American
West
transformed
the
landscape
.
Originally
referred
to
the
action
of
‘
settling
’
in
a
place
;
recorded
in
English
from
the
late
Middle
Ages
.
noun
the
slow
sinking
or
downward
movement
of
the
ground
or
a
structure
over
time
•
Cracks
in
the
walls
showed
that
the
house
had
suffered
settlement
over
the
years
.
Cracks
in
the
walls
showed
that
the
house
had
suffered
settlement
over
the
years
.
•
Engineers
monitor
the
settlement
of
the
bridge
’
s
foundations
with
precision
sensors
.
Engineers
monitor
the
settlement
of
the
bridge
’
s
foundations
with
precision
sensors
.
Engineering
use
developed
in
the
19th
century
from
the
idea
of
a
structure
‘
coming
to
rest
’.
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
.
involvement
noun
-
involvement
the
act
of
taking
part
in
an
activity
or
situation
•
Student
involvement
in
the
science
fair
was
higher
than
ever
this
year
.
Student
involvement
in
the
science
fair
was
higher
than
ever
this
year
.
•
Her
involvement
in
community
theater
helped
her
make
new
friends
.
Her
involvement
in
community
theater
helped
her
make
new
friends
.
from
involve
+
-ment
,
first
attested
in
the
early
19th
century
noun
-
involvement
the
state
of
being
connected
with
or
implicated
in
something
,
especially
something
wrong
or
difficult
•
Police
are
investigating
his
possible
involvement
in
the
robbery
.
Police
are
investigating
his
possible
involvement
in
the
robbery
.
•
She
denied
any
involvement
with
the
illegal
exports
.
She
denied
any
involvement
with
the
illegal
exports
.
noun
a
romantic
or
sexual
relationship
with
another
person
•
Rumors
spread
about
her
involvement
with
a
famous
actor
.
Rumors
spread
about
her
involvement
with
a
famous
actor
.
•
They
ended
their
brief
involvement
after
realizing
they
wanted
different
things
.
They
ended
their
brief
involvement
after
realizing
they
wanted
different
things
.
arrangement
noun
plans
and
preparations
you
make
so
that
something
can
happen
later
•
We
made
all
the
travel
arrangements
weeks
before
the
holiday
.
We
made
all
the
travel
arrangements
weeks
before
the
holiday
.
•
The
school
handled
the
seating
arrangements
for
the
graduation
ceremony
.
The
school
handled
the
seating
arrangements
for
the
graduation
ceremony
.
From
arrange
+
-ment
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
18th
century
.
noun
the
way
things
are
placed
or
organized
,
or
a
collection
of
items
put
in
a
particular
order
or
pattern
•
The
florist
created
a
beautiful
flower
arrangement
for
the
wedding
.
The
florist
created
a
beautiful
flower
arrangement
for
the
wedding
.
•
I
like
the
furniture
arrangement
in
this
living
room
;
it
feels
open
and
welcoming
.
I
like
the
furniture
arrangement
in
this
living
room
;
it
feels
open
and
welcoming
.
noun
an
agreement
or
understanding
between
people
about
what
they
will
do
or
how
something
will
be
handled
•
After
some
discussion
,
they
reached
an
arrangement
on
the
monthly
rent
.
After
some
discussion
,
they
reached
an
arrangement
on
the
monthly
rent
.
•
The
divorce
was
peaceful
because
a
financial
arrangement
had
been
settled
in
advance
.
The
divorce
was
peaceful
because
a
financial
arrangement
had
been
settled
in
advance
.
noun
a
piece
of
music
that
has
been
changed
so
it
can
be
performed
by
different
instruments
or
in
a
new
style
•
The
jazz
trio
played
an
upbeat
arrangement
of
a
classic
folk
song
.
The
jazz
trio
played
an
upbeat
arrangement
of
a
classic
folk
song
.
•
This
orchestral
arrangement
adds
horns
and
strings
to
the
original
piano
piece
.
This
orchestral
arrangement
adds
horns
and
strings
to
the
original
piano
piece
.
elementary
adjective
basic
and
uncomplicated
;
dealing
with
the
simplest
or
most
fundamental
parts
of
something
•
Before
trying
advanced
problems
,
you
must
master
the
elementary
rules
of
algebra
.
Before
trying
advanced
problems
,
you
must
master
the
elementary
rules
of
algebra
.
•
The
chef
explained
the
elementary
steps
of
making
bread
,
starting
with
mixing
flour
and
water
.
The
chef
explained
the
elementary
steps
of
making
bread
,
starting
with
mixing
flour
and
water
.
From
Latin
elementarius
“
belonging
to
the
first
principles
,”
from
elementum
“
rudiment
,
first
principle
.”
adjective
relating
to
the
first
years
of
formal
schooling
,
especially
for
children
aged
about
5–11
•
She
teaches
fourth
grade
at
an
elementary
school
in
Boston
.
She
teaches
fourth
grade
at
an
elementary
school
in
Boston
.
•
Many
parents
volunteer
for
activities
during
the
elementary
years
.
Many
parents
volunteer
for
activities
during
the
elementary
years
.
interjection
used
humorously
to
say
that
something
is
very
obvious
or
easy
to
understand
•
When
the
answer
became
clear
,
she
snapped
her
fingers
and
exclaimed
, "
Elementary
!"
When
the
answer
became
clear
,
she
snapped
her
fingers
and
exclaimed
, "
Elementary
!"
•
"
It
’
s
elementary
,
my
dear
Watson
,"
the
detective
said
after
spotting
the
clue
.
"
It
’
s
elementary
,
my
dear
Watson
,"
the
detective
said
after
spotting
the
clue
.
Popularized
by
Sir
Arthur
Conan
Doyle
’
s
fictional
detective
Sherlock
Holmes
,
who
often
said
“
Elementary
,
my
dear
Watson
.”
unemployment
noun
-
unemployment
the
situation
in
which
people
who
are
able
and
willing
to
work
cannot
find
a
paid
job
•
After
losing
his
factory
job
,
Carlos
spent
six
months
looking
for
work
and
struggling
with
unemployment
.
After
losing
his
factory
job
,
Carlos
spent
six
months
looking
for
work
and
struggling
with
unemployment
.
•
High
unemployment
can
lead
to
increased
poverty
in
a
country
.
High
unemployment
can
lead
to
increased
poverty
in
a
country
.
early
19th
century
:
from
un-
‘
not
’
+
employment
scheme
noun
a
clever
or
dishonest
plan
to
gain
something
,
often
by
tricking
people
•
The
police
uncovered
the
scheme
to
steal
rare
paintings
from
the
museum
.
The
police
uncovered
the
scheme
to
steal
rare
paintings
from
the
museum
.
•
Mark
invested
his
savings
,
not
knowing
the
business
was
just
a
scheme
to
take
his
money
.
Mark
invested
his
savings
,
not
knowing
the
business
was
just
a
scheme
to
take
his
money
.
From
Medieval
Latin
‘
schema
’ (
figure
,
plan
),
from
Greek
‘
skhema
’
meaning
form
or
outline
.
noun
an
officially
organized
programme
that
provides
a
service
or
benefit
,
such
as
housing
,
recycling
,
or
pensions
•
The
new
housing
scheme
helps
first-time
buyers
afford
an
apartment
in
London
.
The
new
housing
scheme
helps
first-time
buyers
afford
an
apartment
in
London
.
•
Under
the
pension
scheme
,
workers
receive
payments
after
retirement
.
Under
the
pension
scheme
,
workers
receive
payments
after
retirement
.
noun
an
organized
pattern
or
arrangement
of
colours
,
ideas
,
or
other
elements
•
She
chose
a
blue-and-gold
color
scheme
for
her
living
room
.
She
chose
a
blue-and-gold
color
scheme
for
her
living
room
.
•
The
architect
presented
a
seating
scheme
for
the
concert
hall
.
The
architect
presented
a
seating
scheme
for
the
concert
hall
.
verb
-
scheme
,
scheming
,
schemes
,
schemed
to
make
secret
plans
,
especially
to
do
something
dishonest
or
harmful
•
Late
at
night
,
they
schemed
to
escape
the
castle
.
Late
at
night
,
they
schemed
to
escape
the
castle
.
•
He
spends
hours
scheming
about
how
to
get
promoted
.
He
spends
hours
scheming
about
how
to
get
promoted
.
assembly
noun
-
assembly
,
assemblies
a
gathering
of
people
who
have
come
together
for
a
shared
purpose
,
such
as
a
meeting
,
ceremony
,
or
discussion
•
Residents
filled
the
town
hall
for
a
public
assembly
to
discuss
the
new
park
.
Residents
filled
the
town
hall
for
a
public
assembly
to
discuss
the
new
park
.
•
Before
classes
started
,
the
students
gathered
in
the
gym
for
the
morning
assembly
.
Before
classes
started
,
the
students
gathered
in
the
gym
for
the
morning
assembly
.
From
Middle
English
assemblee
,
borrowed
from
Old
French
asamblea
,
based
on
Latin
assimulāre
‘
to
gather
together
’.
noun
-
assembly
,
assemblies
the
act
or
process
of
fitting
separate
parts
together
to
create
something
•
The
assembly
of
the
furniture
took
less
than
an
hour
.
The
assembly
of
the
furniture
took
less
than
an
hour
.
•
Car
assembly
requires
precise
timing
on
the
production
line
.
Car
assembly
requires
precise
timing
on
the
production
line
.
Developed
as
a
noun
of
action
from
the
verb
assemble
,
first
recorded
in
the
early
17th
century
.
noun
-
assembly
,
assemblies
a
set
of
parts
that
have
been
put
together
and
now
form
one
working
unit
•
The
steering
assembly
needs
to
be
replaced
.
The
steering
assembly
needs
to
be
replaced
.
•
She
bought
a
brake
assembly
for
her
bike
.
She
bought
a
brake
assembly
for
her
bike
.
Sense
developed
from
the
idea
of
something
that
has
been
assembled
,
first
appearing
in
engineering
texts
in
the
late
19th
century
.
noun
-
assembly
,
assemblies
a
legislative
body
or
group
of
elected
representatives
that
makes
or
changes
laws
for
a
region
or
country
•
The
regional
assembly
passed
a
new
environmental
law
.
The
regional
assembly
passed
a
new
environmental
law
.
•
Members
of
the
national
assembly
debated
the
budget
all
night
.
Members
of
the
national
assembly
debated
the
budget
all
night
.
Political
sense
recorded
in
the
18th
century
,
influenced
by
the
French
Révolution
’
s
Assemblée
nationale
.
noun
-
assembly
,
assemblies
a
low-level
computer
programming
language
that
uses
short
codes
to
represent
machine
instructions
•
She
prefers
writing
code
in
assembly
for
maximum
speed
.
She
prefers
writing
code
in
assembly
for
maximum
speed
.
•
The
old
game
console
was
programmed
entirely
in
assembly
.
The
old
game
console
was
programmed
entirely
in
assembly
.
Shortened
from
‘
assembly
language
’,
first
used
in
the
1950s
with
early
computers
.
ceremony
noun
-
ceremony
,
ceremonies
a
formal
public
or
religious
event
that
follows
fixed
traditions
and
actions
,
such
as
a
wedding
,
graduation
,
or
official
opening
•
The
graduation
ceremony
will
begin
at
ten
o'clock
in
the
university
stadium
.
The
graduation
ceremony
will
begin
at
ten
o'clock
in
the
university
stadium
.
•
Hundreds
of
guests
cheered
as
the
couple
exchanged
vows
during
the
beach
ceremony
.
Hundreds
of
guests
cheered
as
the
couple
exchanged
vows
during
the
beach
ceremony
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
‘
ceremonie
’,
from
Latin
‘
caerimonia
’
meaning
religious
worship
or
sacred
rite
.
noun
-
ceremony
formal
words
,
actions
,
or
behaviour
that
show
respect
and
politeness
•
He
greeted
the
visiting
dignitary
with
great
ceremony
,
bowing
deeply
.
He
greeted
the
visiting
dignitary
with
great
ceremony
,
bowing
deeply
.
•
She
signed
the
contract
without
ceremony
and
hurried
out
of
the
office
.
She
signed
the
contract
without
ceremony
and
hurried
out
of
the
office
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
,
but
by
the
16th
century
extended
to
general
notions
of
polite
formality
.
remarkable
adjective
unusual
or
surprising
enough
to
attract
attention
or
be
noticed
•
It
is
remarkable
that
the
tiny
insect
can
lift
objects
many
times
its
weight
.
It
is
remarkable
that
the
tiny
insect
can
lift
objects
many
times
its
weight
.
•
The
desert
town
experiences
a
remarkable
drop
in
temperature
after
sunset
.
The
desert
town
experiences
a
remarkable
drop
in
temperature
after
sunset
.
Derived
from
remark
+
-able
in
the
early
17th
century
,
literally
‘
worthy
of
remark
’.
adjective
extremely
impressive
,
excellent
,
or
admirable
•
She
has
shown
remarkable
progress
in
her
piano
lessons
.
She
has
shown
remarkable
progress
in
her
piano
lessons
.
•
The
rescue
team
did
a
remarkable
job
saving
everyone
during
the
storm
.
The
rescue
team
did
a
remarkable
job
saving
everyone
during
the
storm
.
Same
as
other
sense
:
formed
by
combining
remark
with
the
suffix
-able
,
indicating
something
that
can
be
remarked
upon
because
it
is
impressive
.
chemical
adjective
related
to
chemistry
or
to
the
way
substances
interact
,
change
,
or
are
made
•
The
factory
released
chemical
waste
into
the
river
.
The
factory
released
chemical
waste
into
the
river
.
•
Vinegar
causes
a
chemical
reaction
when
mixed
with
baking
soda
.
Vinegar
causes
a
chemical
reaction
when
mixed
with
baking
soda
.
From
French
chimique
,
from
Medieval
Latin
chimicus
(
alchemist
),
ultimately
from
Arabic
al-kīmiyāʾ
(
alchemy
).
noun
a
substance
produced
by
or
used
in
chemistry
,
especially
one
that
has
been
artificially
prepared
•
The
lab
stores
dangerous
chemicals
in
a
locked
cabinet
.
The
lab
stores
dangerous
chemicals
in
a
locked
cabinet
.
•
Pesticides
are
chemicals
that
help
farmers
protect
their
crops
.
Pesticides
are
chemicals
that
help
farmers
protect
their
crops
.
Originally
referring
to
an
alchemist's
substance
;
sense
broadened
in
the
18th
century
to
any
substance
studied
in
chemistry
.
remote
noun
a
handheld
device
used
to
control
a
machine
such
as
a
television
or
air-conditioner
from
a
distance
•
I
can
’
t
find
the
remote
for
the
television
;
it
’
s
probably
under
the
couch
cushions
.
I
can
’
t
find
the
remote
for
the
television
;
it
’
s
probably
under
the
couch
cushions
.
•
She
pointed
the
remote
at
the
air-conditioner
and
turned
the
temperature
down
.
She
pointed
the
remote
at
the
air-conditioner
and
turned
the
temperature
down
.
Short
for
“
remote
control
,”
first
used
for
television
devices
in
the
1950s
.
adjective
-
remote
,
remoter
,
remotest
far
away
from
towns
,
cities
,
or
other
people
and
places
•
The
researchers
traveled
to
a
remote
island
to
study
rare
birds
.
The
researchers
traveled
to
a
remote
island
to
study
rare
birds
.
•
We
got
lost
while
driving
through
the
remote
desert
of
western
Australia
.
We
got
lost
while
driving
through
the
remote
desert
of
western
Australia
.
From
Latin
remotus
,
past
participle
of
removēre
“
to
remove
,
move
back
”.
adjective
-
remote
,
remoter
,
remotest
very
unlikely
or
having
only
a
small
possibility
of
happening
•
There
is
only
a
remote
chance
that
the
match
will
be
canceled
.
There
is
only
a
remote
chance
that
the
match
will
be
canceled
.
•
With
careful
planning
,
the
risk
of
failure
becomes
so
remote
that
no
one
worries
about
it
.
With
careful
planning
,
the
risk
of
failure
becomes
so
remote
that
no
one
worries
about
it
.
Figurative
sense
of
‘
small
possibility
’
recorded
since
the
17th
century
,
extending
the
idea
of
physical
distance
to
metaphorical
distance
.
adjective
-
remote
,
remoter
,
remotest
working
,
operating
,
or
happening
away
from
the
usual
place
,
especially
via
the
internet
or
other
electronic
link
•
Since
the
pandemic
,
many
employees
work
remote
three
days
a
week
.
Since
the
pandemic
,
many
employees
work
remote
three
days
a
week
.
•
The
technician
connected
to
the
customer
’
s
computer
through
remote
access
software
.
The
technician
connected
to
the
customer
’
s
computer
through
remote
access
software
.
Technological
sense
popularized
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
the
rise
of
telecommunications
and
later
personal
computing
.
adjective
-
remote
,
remoter
,
remotest
not
friendly
or
emotionally
involved
;
distant
in
manner
•
At
first
,
the
new
manager
appeared
remote
,
speaking
little
to
the
team
.
At
first
,
the
new
manager
appeared
remote
,
speaking
little
to
the
team
.
•
He
grew
more
remote
after
the
accident
,
spending
most
evenings
alone
.
He
grew
more
remote
after
the
accident
,
spending
most
evenings
alone
.
Emotional
sense
evolved
in
the
late
18th
century
,
comparing
personal
distance
to
physical
remoteness
.
measurement
noun
the
act
or
process
of
finding
out
the
size
,
amount
,
or
degree
of
something
using
standard
units
•
Accurate
measurement
of
temperature
is
vital
when
baking
bread
.
Accurate
measurement
of
temperature
is
vital
when
baking
bread
.
•
The
scientist
repeated
the
measurement
three
times
to
make
sure
the
results
were
correct
.
The
scientist
repeated
the
measurement
three
times
to
make
sure
the
results
were
correct
.
From
Middle
French
mesurement
,
from
mesurer
“
to
measure
”
+
-ment
,
appearing
in
English
in
the
late
16th
century
.
noun
a
size
,
length
,
or
amount
that
has
been
found
by
measuring
•
The
tailor
wrote
down
my
chest
measurement
before
starting
the
suit
.
The
tailor
wrote
down
my
chest
measurement
before
starting
the
suit
.
•
Check
the
room
’
s
exact
measurements
before
you
buy
a
new
sofa
.
Check
the
room
’
s
exact
measurements
before
you
buy
a
new
sofa
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
over
time
,
the
noun
came
also
to
mean
the
numerical
result
obtained
from
measuring
.
implementation
noun
the
act
of
putting
a
plan
,
decision
,
or
system
into
action
so
that
it
operates
in
the
real
world
•
The
implementation
of
the
new
recycling
program
began
last
month
.
The
implementation
of
the
new
recycling
program
began
last
month
.
•
Successful
implementation
requires
careful
planning
and
training
.
Successful
implementation
requires
careful
planning
and
training
.
from
implement
+
-ation
;
implement
traces
back
to
Latin
implēre
“
to
fill
,
accomplish
”
noun
a
specific
version
or
way
of
carrying
out
a
design
,
idea
,
or
technical
specification
,
especially
in
computing
•
The
open-source
library
is
just
one
implementation
of
the
algorithm
.
The
open-source
library
is
just
one
implementation
of
the
algorithm
.
•
Each
smartphone
brand
has
its
own
implementation
of
the
Android
operating
system
.
Each
smartphone
brand
has
its
own
implementation
of
the
Android
operating
system
.
Same
origin
as
other
sense
:
implement
+
-ation
;
technical
sense
arose
in
20th-century
computing
.
engagement
noun
an
agreement
that
two
people
will
marry
each
other
•
They
announced
their
engagement
during
a
joyful
family
dinner
.
They
announced
their
engagement
during
a
joyful
family
dinner
.
•
Maria
proudly
showed
her
friends
the
ring
from
her
engagement
.
Maria
proudly
showed
her
friends
the
ring
from
her
engagement
.
noun
a
planned
arrangement
or
appointment
to
meet
,
perform
,
or
take
part
in
something
at
a
specific
time
•
I
’
m
sorry
,
I
can
’
t
join
you
;
I
have
an
engagement
at
the
dentist
this
afternoon
.
I
’
m
sorry
,
I
can
’
t
join
you
;
I
have
an
engagement
at
the
dentist
this
afternoon
.
•
The
author
’
s
next
speaking
engagement
will
be
at
the
city
library
tomorrow
evening
.
The
author
’
s
next
speaking
engagement
will
be
at
the
city
library
tomorrow
evening
.
noun
the
act
of
being
involved
in
or
paying
active
attention
to
something
•
Teachers
used
games
to
increase
student
engagement
in
the
lesson
.
Teachers
used
games
to
increase
student
engagement
in
the
lesson
.
•
High
viewer
engagement
helped
the
video
become
popular
overnight
.
High
viewer
engagement
helped
the
video
become
popular
overnight
.
noun
a
short
fight
between
armed
forces
•
The
soldiers
prepared
for
an
engagement
with
enemy
troops
at
dawn
.
The
soldiers
prepared
for
an
engagement
with
enemy
troops
at
dawn
.
•
The
brief
engagement
lasted
only
an
hour
but
caused
heavy
losses
.
The
brief
engagement
lasted
only
an
hour
but
caused
heavy
losses
.
memorial
noun
a
statue
,
building
,
ceremony
,
or
other
object
that
helps
people
remember
and
honor
a
person
or
event
,
especially
someone
who
has
died
•
Tourists
placed
flowers
at
the
memorial
for
the
fallen
soldiers
.
Tourists
placed
flowers
at
the
memorial
for
the
fallen
soldiers
.
•
The
town
built
a
new
memorial
to
honor
the
firefighters
who
saved
many
lives
.
The
town
built
a
new
memorial
to
honor
the
firefighters
who
saved
many
lives
.
From
Latin
memoria
‘
memory
’
plus
the
suffix-al
,
entering
English
in
the
14th
century
.
adjective
relating
to
remembering
and
honoring
a
person
or
event
,
especially
someone
who
has
died
•
A
memorial
service
will
be
held
on
Sunday
morning
.
A
memorial
service
will
be
held
on
Sunday
morning
.
•
The
charity
created
a
memorial
scholarship
in
her
name
.
The
charity
created
a
memorial
scholarship
in
her
name
.
Derived
from
the
noun
sense
,
used
adjectivally
since
the
18th
century
.
noun
a
written
statement
of
facts
,
often
presented
to
an
authority
as
a
petition
or
record
•
The
activists
submitted
a
detailed
memorial
to
the
parliament
demanding
new
safety
laws
.
The
activists
submitted
a
detailed
memorial
to
the
parliament
demanding
new
safety
laws
.
•
Lawyers
prepared
a
memorial
summarizing
the
case
for
the
judge
.
Lawyers
prepared
a
memorial
summarizing
the
case
for
the
judge
.
This
formal
legal
sense
grew
from
the
idea
of
a
document
that
preserves
a
memory
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
late
16th
century
.
tremendous
adjective
extremely
large
,
powerful
,
or
intense
in
amount
,
size
,
or
degree
.
•
The
company
made
a
tremendous
profit
last
year
.
The
company
made
a
tremendous
profit
last
year
.
•
The
earthquake
caused
tremendous
damage
to
the
city
.
The
earthquake
caused
tremendous
damage
to
the
city
.
Early
17th
century
:
from
Latin
tremendus
‘
to
be
trembled
at
’,
from
tremere
‘
to
tremble
’.
adjective
excellent
,
very
good
,
or
extremely
enjoyable
.
•
You
did
a
tremendous
job
on
your
presentation
.
You
did
a
tremendous
job
on
your
presentation
.
•
We
had
a
tremendous
time
at
the
festival
.
We
had
a
tremendous
time
at
the
festival
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
:
Latin
tremendus
‘
to
be
trembled
at
’,
shifting
over
time
to
mean
‘
remarkably
great
’
or
‘
excellent
’.
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
.
membership
noun
the
state
of
belonging
to
a
group
,
club
,
or
organization
•
Sara
renewed
her
gym
membership
before
it
expired
.
Sara
renewed
her
gym
membership
before
it
expired
.
•
Students
get
a
discount
on
membership
at
the
museum
.
Students
get
a
discount
on
membership
at
the
museum
.
Formed
from
member
+
-ship
in
late
16th
century
,
modelled
on
words
like
friendship
.
noun
all
the
people
who
belong
to
a
particular
group
,
club
,
or
organization
•
The
club's
membership
voted
to
change
the
rules
.
The
club's
membership
voted
to
change
the
rules
.
•
Our
library
membership
has
doubled
this
year
.
Our
library
membership
has
doubled
this
year
.
Same
formation
as
the
first
sense
:
member
+
-ship
,
later
used
collectively
.
announcement
noun
a
written
or
spoken
statement
that
gives
people
important
or
new
information
•
The
principal
made
an
announcement
that
school
would
close
early
because
of
snow
.
The
principal
made
an
announcement
that
school
would
close
early
because
of
snow
.
•
A
loudspeaker
announcement
at
the
airport
told
passengers
to
board
the
plane
.
A
loudspeaker
announcement
at
the
airport
told
passengers
to
board
the
plane
.
from
announce
+
-ment
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
15th
century
,
borrowing
from
French
"
annoncement
"
noun
-
announcement
the
act
of
officially
telling
people
something
•
The
sudden
announcement
of
the
results
filled
the
room
with
cheers
.
The
sudden
announcement
of
the
results
filled
the
room
with
cheers
.
•
Her
parents
’
announcement
that
they
were
moving
shocked
her
.
Her
parents
’
announcement
that
they
were
moving
shocked
her
.
same
origin
as
the
countable
sense
,
from
Middle
French
“
annoncement
”,
meaning
the
act
of
proclaiming
remark
noun
a
spoken
or
written
comment
or
statement
about
something
•
The
teacher
made
a
helpful
remark
about
my
project
.
The
teacher
made
a
helpful
remark
about
my
project
.
•
His
rude
remark
hurt
her
feelings
.
His
rude
remark
hurt
her
feelings
.
Borrowed
from
French
remarquer
“
to
mark
again
,
notice
,”
from
re-
“
again
”
+
marquer
“
to
mark
.”
As
a
noun
meaning
“
comment
,”
recorded
in
English
since
the
17th
century
.
verb
-
remark
,
remarking
,
remarks
,
remarked
to
say
or
write
a
comment
about
something
•
She
remarked
that
the
view
was
beautiful
.
She
remarked
that
the
view
was
beautiful
.
•
The
scientist
remarks
on
the
importance
of
clean
water
in
every
interview
.
The
scientist
remarks
on
the
importance
of
clean
water
in
every
interview
.
From
French
remarquer
“
to
mark
again
,
notice
.”
Used
as
a
verb
in
English
since
the
early
1600s
.
seemingly
adverb
in
a
way
that
looks
or
appears
to
be
true
,
even
though
the
real
situation
may
be
different
•
The
treasure
was
seemingly
lost
forever
until
a
diver
discovered
it
.
The
treasure
was
seemingly
lost
forever
until
a
diver
discovered
it
.
•
She
was
seemingly
calm
,
but
her
hands
trembled
slightly
.
She
was
seemingly
calm
,
but
her
hands
trembled
slightly
.
from
seem
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
late
15th
century
resemble
verb
-
resemble
,
resembling
,
resembles
,
resembled
to
look
,
sound
,
or
be
similar
to
someone
or
something
•
The
twins
resemble
each
other
so
much
that
even
their
teachers
get
confused
.
The
twins
resemble
each
other
so
much
that
even
their
teachers
get
confused
.
•
That
sculpture
resembles
a
giant
wave
crashing
onto
the
shore
.
That
sculpture
resembles
a
giant
wave
crashing
onto
the
shore
.
temple
noun
a
building
where
people
go
to
pray
or
show
respect
to
a
god
or
many
gods
•
Tourists
lit
candles
inside
the
ancient
temple
at
dawn
.
Tourists
lit
candles
inside
the
ancient
temple
at
dawn
.
•
The
city
built
a
new
Hindu
temple
next
to
the
river
.
The
city
built
a
new
Hindu
temple
next
to
the
river
.
From
Latin
templum
,
originally
meaning
a
sacred
space
marked
out
by
augurs
,
later
a
building
for
worship
.
noun
the
flat
,
soft
area
on
either
side
of
the
head
between
the
eye
and
the
ear
•
He
rubbed
his
temples
to
ease
the
headache
.
He
rubbed
his
temples
to
ease
the
headache
.
•
A
bead
of
sweat
rolled
down
her
temple
during
the
race
.
A
bead
of
sweat
rolled
down
her
temple
during
the
race
.
Meaning
extended
from
the
Latin
templum
through
Old
French
to
refer
metaphorically
to
this
‘
sacred
’
vulnerable
spot
on
the
head
.
noun
the
long
side
piece
of
eyeglass
frames
that
goes
over
or
around
the
ear
•
My
glasses
keep
sliding
because
the
left
temple
is
bent
outward
.
My
glasses
keep
sliding
because
the
left
temple
is
bent
outward
.
•
The
optician
adjusted
the
metal
temples
so
they
fit
behind
my
ears
.
The
optician
adjusted
the
metal
temples
so
they
fit
behind
my
ears
.
Named
by
analogy
to
the
part
of
the
head
where
the
eyeglass
piece
rests
.
demonstration
noun
the
act
of
clearly
showing
or
explaining
how
something
works
or
how
to
do
something
•
The
science
teacher
gave
a
demonstration
of
the
volcano
experiment
,
and
the
students
cheered
when
it
erupted
.
The
science
teacher
gave
a
demonstration
of
the
volcano
experiment
,
and
the
students
cheered
when
it
erupted
.
•
Before
using
the
new
coffeemaker
,
Marco
watched
an
online
demonstration
to
understand
all
the
buttons
.
Before
using
the
new
coffeemaker
,
Marco
watched
an
online
demonstration
to
understand
all
the
buttons
.
Late
15th
century
,
from
Latin
demonstratio
“
pointing
out
,
proof
”,
from
demonstrare
“
to
point
out
,
show
”.
noun
a
public
gathering
of
people
marching
or
standing
together
to
show
their
support
for
or
protest
against
something
•
Thousands
joined
the
peaceful
demonstration
calling
for
cleaner
air
in
the
city
center
.
Thousands
joined
the
peaceful
demonstration
calling
for
cleaner
air
in
the
city
center
.
•
Police
redirected
traffic
to
make
space
for
the
demonstration
outside
the
parliament
building
.
Police
redirected
traffic
to
make
space
for
the
demonstration
outside
the
parliament
building
.
Same
Latin
origin
as
sense
1
;
political
use
emerged
in
the
19th
century
to
describe
public
shows
of
opinion
.
noun
something
that
clearly
proves
a
fact
or
shows
that
a
statement
is
true
•
Her
quick
recovery
was
a
strong
demonstration
of
the
benefits
of
regular
exercise
.
Her
quick
recovery
was
a
strong
demonstration
of
the
benefits
of
regular
exercise
.
•
The
experiment
provided
clear
demonstration
that
plants
grow
faster
under
blue
light
.
The
experiment
provided
clear
demonstration
that
plants
grow
faster
under
blue
light
.
From
Latin
demonstratio
“
proof
”,
emphasizing
the
idea
of
showing
something
to
be
true
.
lemon
noun
a
sour
,
oval
,
bright-yellow
citrus
fruit
used
for
its
juice
,
rind
,
or
flavor
•
She
sliced
a
fresh
lemon
to
squeeze
over
the
fish
.
She
sliced
a
fresh
lemon
to
squeeze
over
the
fish
.
•
A
glass
of
water
with
a
lemon
wedge
is
refreshing
on
a
hot
day
.
A
glass
of
water
with
a
lemon
wedge
is
refreshing
on
a
hot
day
.
Middle
English
limon
,
via
Old
French
from
Arabic
līmūn
,
ultimately
from
Persian
līmū
.
noun
a
small
evergreen
citrus
tree
that
bears
lemons
•
They
planted
a
young
lemon
in
the
courtyard
.
They
planted
a
young
lemon
in
the
courtyard
.
•
The
scent
of
the
flowering
lemon
filled
the
evening
air
.
The
scent
of
the
flowering
lemon
filled
the
evening
air
.
noun
informal
:
a
product
,
especially
a
vehicle
,
that
is
seriously
defective
and
fails
to
work
properly
•
The
used
car
he
bought
turned
out
to
be
a
complete
lemon
.
The
used
car
he
bought
turned
out
to
be
a
complete
lemon
.
•
If
the
phone
keeps
freezing
on
day
one
,
you've
got
a
lemon
.
If
the
phone
keeps
freezing
on
day
one
,
you've
got
a
lemon
.
Originated
in
early
20th-century
American
slang
;
possibly
from
the
idea
of
something
that
leaves
a
sour
taste
,
like
the
fruit
.
adjective
describing
a
pale
,
light
yellow
color
like
that
of
a
lemon
•
He
painted
the
kitchen
a
cheerful
lemon
.
He
painted
the
kitchen
a
cheerful
lemon
.
•
The
bakery
box
was
tied
with
a
delicate
lemon
ribbon
.
The
bakery
box
was
tied
with
a
delicate
lemon
ribbon
.
replacement
noun
the
act
of
putting
someone
or
something
new
in
the
place
of
what
was
there
before
•
The
replacement
of
the
broken
window
took
only
an
hour
.
The
replacement
of
the
broken
window
took
only
an
hour
.
•
Software
updates
often
involve
the
gradual
replacement
of
old
code
.
Software
updates
often
involve
the
gradual
replacement
of
old
code
.
formed
from
replace
+
the
noun
suffix
-ment
in
the
mid-17th
century
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
takes
the
place
of
another
•
When
our
teacher
got
sick
,
a
replacement
arrived
the
next
day
.
When
our
teacher
got
sick
,
a
replacement
arrived
the
next
day
.
•
This
battery
is
a
cheap
replacement
for
the
original
.
This
battery
is
a
cheap
replacement
for
the
original
.
formed
from
replace
+
the
noun
suffix
-ment
in
the
mid-17th
century