Suspicious (Adjective) Syllable division: sus·pi·cious How to pronounce: UK: /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ US: /səˈspɪʃ.əs/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Suspicious
#1 Meaning: When you get a feeling that something is wrong or that something that is not legal is happening. Example: > At last nights dinner, her behavior was some-what suspicious. > Don't you think that it is suspicious that he can't remember anything of the kidnapping?
#2 Meaning: When you feel that you cannot trust someone. Example: > His teacher is highly suspicious of his sudden good marks in mathematics. > My parents behaves suspiciously when they first get to meet people.
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High angle shot of a suspicious-looking man standing outside a building
Birthday (Noun) Syllable division: birth·day How to pronounce: UK: /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ US: /ˈbɝːθ.deɪ/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Birthday
Meaning: The day that falls exactly one year or a certain number of years after someone's birth. / The anniversary of the day that you were born. Example: > It is my sister's birthday today. > He does not like to celebrate his birthday. > They decided to plan a birthday party for their boss. > The best thing about birthday's is that there is always cake.
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Baby boy celebrating his first birthday in high chair and eating cake
Demand Syllable division: de·mand How to pronounce: UK: /dɪˈmɑːnd/ US: /dɪˈmænd/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Demand
Demand as a Verb #1 Meaning: When you ask someone for something/ to do something without allowing them to refuse. Example: > She demanded the manager to change the sheets. > They demanded to speak to the person in charge.
#2 Meaning: When someone needs something e.g. time/quantity/effort. Example: > Becoming a doctor demands a lot of family- and free time. > The mothers at the firm demanded quality daycare for their children while they are working.
Demand as a Noun #1 Meaning: When something is in being requested strongly. Example: > She demanded that her boss pays her full salary instead of half. > They are very good parents, but they give in too quickly to their children's demands.
#2 Meaning: When something has to be supplied or sold urgently/quickly. Example: > Good lawyers are always in demand. > The new iPhone sold out on the first day because it was in high demand.
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Fast online delivery service that is in high demand
Organize (Verb) Syllable division: or·ga·nize How to pronounce: UK: /ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪz/ US: /ˈɔːr.ɡən.aɪz/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Organize
#1 Meaning: Making plans/arrangements so that something can happen. Example: > She decided to organize a going away party for her friend. > They decided to organize the schools annual fund raiser.
#2 Meaning: When someone uses a specific system according to which they arrange things. Example: > The books in the library is organized alphabetically. > He decided that it was time to organize his room before he leaves on holiday.
Subtle (Adjective) Syllable division: sub·tle How to pronounce: UK: /ˈsʌt.əl/ US: /ˈsʌt̬.əl/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Subtle
#1 Meaning: When something is unnoticeable in any way. Example: > He arrived in a subtle way when he realized that he was late. > We need to find a new book for the learners to read because the one that they are reading now conveys a message that is too subtle for the learners.
#2 Meaning: When something is important even though it is small. Example: > There is a subtle difference between the two cars. > He noticed a subtle difference in his friend's behavior.
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Young man vacuuming the living room in an un-subtle way.
