Wonderful (Adjective) Syllable division: won·der·ful How to pronounce: UK: /ˈwʌn.də.fəl/ US: /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fəl/
Meaning: When something/someone is very good. Example: > They had a wonderful connection even before they got married. > I know that you are going to have a wonderful time in Florida this coming holiday. > What, in your opinion, is the most wonderful thing in the world?
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Umpire (Noun) Syllable division: um·pire How to pronounce: UK: /ˈʌm.paɪər/ US: /ˈʌm.paɪr/
Meaning: A person (sport official) who "judges" a particular sports game to make sure that the rules of the game are followed and that the game is being played accordingly. Example: > The last tennis umpire was very good. > She trained hard to become one of the best netball umpires in her country. > They could not fine a good enough umpire for their football game.
Glamour (Noun) Syllable division: glam·our How to pronounce: UK: /ˈɡlæm.ər/ US: /ˈɡlæm.ɚ/
Meaning: When a person/place/activity has a quality that is special/attractive/exciting. Example: > She looked glamorous in that dress last night! > Who can resist the glamour of the red carpet? > They attended a very glamourous event over the weekend.
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Popular (Adjective) Syllable division: pop·u·lar How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpɒp.jə.lər/ US: /ˈpɑː.pjə.lɚ/
Meaning: When someone/something is well liked or enjoyed or supported by others. Example: > In high school she was the most popular girl, but now barely anyone knows her. > Little Red Riding Hood is a popular children's story. > There are many popular songs that young and old people like to listen to nowadays. > They are following a very popular diet. > That movie was popular when I was a teenager.
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Pageant (Noun) Syllable division: pag·eant How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpædʒ.ənt/ US: /ˈpædʒ.ənt/
#1 Meaning: A competition in which young women participate to get judged on their beauty, qualities, etc. Example: > She participated in over 100 beauty pageants before her 13th birthday. > Each pageant costs a ton of money to participate in.
#2 Meaning: A performance that is generally held outside, in which individuals dressed in traditional attire act out historical events. Example: > The school decided to host their first pageant this year. > All participants were excited to take part in the pageant.