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jueves, 12 de noviembre de 2015

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Wildfire

pronunciation: ˈwaɪldˌfaɪə

Kind of word: Noun

Formal definition: large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.

Informal definition: is a very dangerous natural phenomenon.

Examples: 


  • john bellowed as he poured wildfire on Stokeworth.

 
Synonym: -

Song or video:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tyDcBXDfuE

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miércoles, 11 de noviembre de 2015

Widen

Pronunciation:/ˈwaɪdən/ 

Kind of word: Verb

Formal definition:
To make or become wide or wider
 
 Informal definition:
To get something reaches more space

Examples:
  • Some people buy satellite dishes to widen the selection
  • After it passes through town the road widens.


Related word:
  •  Add to
  • Broaden
  • Stretch
  • Extend
  • Increase
  • Enlarge
  • Distend
  • Spread out
  • Give more space

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sábado, 7 de noviembre de 2015

Wrapping




Pronunciation: ræpɪŋ

Kind of word: Noun

Formal definition: The material in which something is wrapped.


Informal definition: Covering an object with a role.

Example: she took the cellophane wrapping off the box.

Synonym:

  • container 
  • packaging 
  • package 
  • pack 
  • bottle

Song or video:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv80qNuQJ3w

Well-founded




Pronunciation: welˈfaʊndɪd

Kind of word: Adjective

Formal definition: based on sound judgment, reasoning, or evidence; adequately substantiated.

Informal definition: Sufficient evidence to prove that something is true

Example:

Well-founded suspicions


Synonym:

  • well-founded
  • grounded
  • well-grounded
Song or video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9M7HhSnDt0