Inappropriate (Adjective) Syllable division: in·ap·pro·pri·ate How to pronounce: UK: /ˌɪn.əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/ US: /ˌɪn.əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
Audio Pronunciation of Inappropriate
Meaning: When something is not suitable for something e.g. a specific time/place/etc. Example: > Her casual dress was completely inappropriate for such a formal event. > It was inappropriate for him to make such a remark after they were in an accident. > The movie that they watched was inappropriate for children younger than 13 years old. > Her ball gown was inappropriate for such an informal gathering. > The way he touched her arm was inappropriate for co-workers.
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Manager inappropriately putting his hand on the shoulder of his secretary, at the office
Behavior (Noun) Syllable division: be·hav·ior How to pronounce: UK: /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/ US: /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Behavior
Meaning: The way a person/animal acts in a situation. Example: > She tends to have weird behavior when her boyfriend is not around. > He decided to study the behavior of sharks for his research paper. > They proved that these behaviors can be seen in babies after they are born.
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Different types of behavior that people have in different situations.
Invisible (Adjective) Syllable division: in·vis·i·ble How to pronounce: UK:/ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ US: /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Invisible
#1 Meaning: When you are not able to see something. Example: > She had an invisible smile on her face. > He stared out of the window until his hometown became invisible as they drove away. > They were tired of all the media and wished that they could be invisible for a few days.
#2 Meaning: Invisible earnings (in economics) is the money made by a country due to services instead of producing goods. Example: > The biggest invisible export in most countries is tourism. > During Covid-19 there was a huge decrease in invisible export across the world.
Mystery (Noun) Syllable division: mys·tery How to pronounce: UK: /ˈmɪs.tər.i/ US: /ˈmɪs.tɚ.i/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Mystery
#1 Meaning: When something has not been explained yet making it strange. Example: > Without the murder weapon, the mystery cannot be solved. > Do you think that life is a mystery? > A: Do you know why he left the party so early? B: No, not at all. It is a complete mystery to me.
#2 Meaning: A novel/movie/etc. that is normally about a crime or murder explaining every strange thing that happened. Example: > Do you like to watch murder mysteries? > She decided to become a mystery writer. > He liked reading mysteries while at the beach.
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Detective board showing how they try to solve mysteries.
Lifestyle (Noun) Syllable division: life·style How to pronounce: UK: /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ US: /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Lifestyle
Meaning: The way that someone lives their life e.g. the things that the person does. Example: > Do you think that I am living a healthy lifestyle? > His lifestyle is going to have to change if he wants to get married one day. > Your lifestyle changes when you go to university. > I do not think that she can afford the lifestyle that she wants to live. > She decided to accept the job offer that enhances her lifestyle the most.
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Women doing yoga exercise at the park - Healthy lifestyle and sport concept
