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Words of the Week
 | Extreme -
Pronunciation: ik-'strEm
Function: adjective
1 a : existing in a very high degree <extreme poverty> b
: going to great or exaggerated lengths : RADICAL <went on an extreme
diet> c : exceeding the ordinary, usual, or expected <extreme
weather conditions>
2 archaic : LAST
3 : situated at the farthest possible point from a center <the country's extreme
north>
4 a : most advanced or thoroughgoing <the extreme political
left> b : MAXIMUM
synonym see EXCESSIVE
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| Zone - Pronunciation: 'zOn
Function: noun
1 a : any of five great divisions of the earth's surface with respect to
latitude and temperature -- compare FRIZID ZONE, TEMPERATURE ZONE, TORRID ZONE
b : a portion of the surface of a sphere included between two parallel
planes
2 archaic : GIRDLE, BELT
3 a : an encircling anatomical structure b (1) : a subdivision
of a biogeographic region that supports a similar fauna and flora throughout its extent
(2) : such a zone dominated by a particular life form c : a
distinctive belt, layer, or series of layers of earth materials (as rock)
4 : a region or area set off as distinct from surrounding or adjoining parts
5 : one of the sections of an area or territory created for a particular
purpose: as a : a zoned section of a city b : any of the eight
concentric bands of territory centered on a given postal shipment point designated as a
distance bracket for U.S. parcel post to which mail is charged at a single rate c :
a distance within which the same fare is charged by a common carrier d : an
area on a field of play e : a stretch of roadway or a space in which certain
traffic regulations are in force
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| Bizarre -
Pronunciation: b&-'zär
Function: adjective
: strikingly out of the ordinary: as a : odd, extravagant, or
eccentric in style or mode b : involving sensational contrasts or
incongruities
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| Desire -
Pronunciation: di-'zIr, dE-
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : conscious impulse toward something that promises enjoyment or
satisfaction in its attainment
2 a longing, craving b : sexual urge or appetite
3 : a usually formal request or petition for some action
4 : something desired
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| Contented -
Pronunciation: k&n-'ten-t&d
Function: adjective
: feeling or manifesting satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation
<a contented smile>
Content - Pronunciation: k&n-'tent
Function: transitive verb
1 : to appease the desires of
2 : to limit (oneself) in requirements, desires, or actions
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| Justification -
Pronunciation: "j&s-t&-f&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the act, process, or state of being justified by God
2 a : the act or an instance of justifying : vindication b :
something that justifies
3 : the process or result of justifying lines of text
Justify - Pronunciation:
'j&s-t&-"fI
Function: verb
transitive senses
1 a : to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable b (1) :
to show to have had a sufficient legal reason (2) : to qualify (oneself) as a
surety by taking oath to the ownership of sufficient property
2 a archaic : to administer justice to b archaic :
absolve c : to judge, regard, or treat as righteous and worthy of salvation
3 a : to space (as lines of text) so that the lines come out even at the
margin b : to make even by justifying <justified margins>
intransitive senses
1 a : to show a sufficient lawful reason for an act done b :
to qualify as bail or surety
2 : to justify lines of text
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| Intrigue - Pronunciation: in-'trEg
Function: verb
1 : Cheat, Trick
2 : to accomplish by intrigue <intrigued myself into the club>
3 obsolete : Entangle
4 : to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of <intrigued by
the tale>
intransitive senses : to carry on an intrigue
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| Couple - Pronunciation: 'k&-p&l; "couple
of" is often "k&-pl&(v)
Function: noun
1 a : a man and woman married, engaged, or otherwise paired b :
two persons paired together
2 : Pair Brace
3 : something that joins or links two things together: as a :
two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines b : a pair of
substances that in contact with an electrolyte participate in a transfer of electrons
which causes an electric current to flow
4 : an indefinite small number : Few <a couple of days
ago>
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| Intensity -
Pronunciation: in-'ten(t)-s&-tE
Function: noun
1 : the quality or state of being intense; especially : extreme degree of strength, force,
energy, or feeling
2 : the magnitude of a quantity (as force or energy) per unit (as of area, charge, mass,
or time)
Intense -
Pronunciation: in-'ten(t)s
Function: adjective
1 a : existing in an extreme degree the excitement was intense <intense> pain
b : having or showing a characteristic in extreme degree <intense > colors
2 : marked by or expressive of great zeal, energy, determination, or concentration
<intense effort>
3 a : exhibiting strong feeling or earnestness of purpose <an intense> student
b : deeply felt
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| Passion - Pronunciation:
'pa-sh&n
Function: noun
suffering, being acted upon, from Latin pati to suffer
1 often capitalized a : the sufferings of Christ between the
night of the Last Supper and his death b : an oratorio based on a gospel
narrative of the Passion
2 obsolete
3 : the state or capacity of being acted on by external agents or forces
4 a (1) : <his ruling passion is greed (2) plural :
the emotions as distinguished from reason b : intense, driving, or
overmastering feeling or conviction c : an outbreak of anger
5 a : ardent affection b : a strong liking or desire for
or devotion to some activity, object, or concept c : sexual desire d :
an object of desire or deep interest |
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