Active (Adjective) Syllable division: ac·tive How to pronounce: UK:/ˈæk.tɪv/ US:/ˈæk.tɪv/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Active
#1 Meaning: When someone is busy moving around and doing a specific activity Example: > To maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is important to stay active. > She plays a very active role on the school board. > He is an active member in the golf club. > There is an active volcano in Hawaii. (The volcano can erupt at any moment)
#2 Meaning: When someone/something is working or being used at a specific time. Example: > The bank made sure that she is part of the active clients receiving assistance. > Their community has about 300 active members.
#3 Meaning: Coming up with new things due to having a mind that is active. Example: > She struggles to sleep at night because of her active mind. > He is the best person to ask when it comes to redecorating your house because he has an active mind and knows exactly how to use it.
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Couple of seniors jogging outdoors in the city to stay active
Embrace (Verb) Syllable division: em·brace How to pronounce: UK: /ɪmˈbreɪs/ US: /ɪmˈbreɪs/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Embrace
#1 Meaning: When you accept something with enthusiasm Example: > Getting a new job was an opportunity to embrace. > She decided to embrace the changes with open arms instead of fighting them.
#2 Meaning: When you hold/hug someone using both your arms to show that you love/like them, to show that you have sympathy for them or when you greet them. Example: > They embraced each other one last time before she left for New York. > Whenever we visit them we are welcomed with a warm embrace.
#3 Meaning: To include someone or something in a larger group or category. Example: > Billionaires embraces a diverse range of opportunities for to future.
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Surprise (Noun) Syllable division: sur·prise How to pronounce: UK: /səˈpraɪz/ US: /sɚˈpraɪz/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Surprise
#1 Meaning: When something happens unexpectedly Example: > We decided to arrange a surprise party for my mother's 50th birthday. > She hates surprises when it comes to her work. She always wants to know what to expect and be prepared for anything. > The team planned a surprise attack on their enemies camp.
#2 Meaning: The feeling you experience due to an unexpected event Example: > To his surprise, she said yes when he asked her to move in with him. > They looked at him with surprise when he started singing loudly. > His announcement to retire surprised everyone.
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Boyfriend using the romantic moment to propose his girl, she is happy and surprised
Euphoria (Noun) Syllable division: eu·pho·ria How to pronounce: UK: /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/ US: /juːˈfɔːr.i.ə/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Euphoria
Meaning: When someone is very happy (usually over the top happy) Example: > When their names were called to collect the prize they were in a state of euphoria. > There was euphoria after he won the race. > She was in a state of euphoria while planning her first trip abroad.
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Young woman dancing while in a state of Euphoria
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Obnoxious (Adjective) Syllable division: ob·nox·ious How to pronounce: UK: /əbˈnɒk.ʃəs/ US: /əbˈnɑːk.ʃəs/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Obnoxious
Meaning: When someone is very rude or behaving in an unpleasant way. Example: > I do not think that we should invite her to the party. She can be very obnoxious sometimes. > He is obnoxious when he is having a bad day. > They chose a very obnoxious picture to promote their brand. > I wish our boss could speak to me without being obnoxious. > You need to stop spoiling your children so much or they might grow to be obnoxious.
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An obnoxious businessman with his feet up on his desk while talking to a co-worker.
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