Duvet (Noun)
Syllable division: du-vet
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈduː.veɪ/ US: /duːˈveɪ/
Meaning: A sizable, soft-sided sack used to cover beds with feathers or synthetic material.
Example:
> My mom bought new duvets for all the beds yesterday!
> In winter it is too cold to only sleep under a duvet.
> I think we should buy her some new duvet covers for her bridal shower.
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Pram (Noun) - Known as a baby stroller in the US
Syllable division: pram
How to pronounce: UK: /præm/ US: /præm/
Meaning: A four-wheeled structure supporting a little bed as part of a moving vehicle for a baby.
Example:
> My aunt bought a brand new pram for my sister when she heard that she was pregnant.
> Did you see how expensive that pram is?
> A lot of moms enjoy going for walks in the park while pushing their babies in their prams.
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Insect (Noun)
Syllable division: in·sect
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈɪn.sekt/ US: /ˈɪn.sekt/
Meaning: Any similar very little animal, particularly one two sets of wings, six legs and a body divided into three sections.
Example:
> Flies are probably the most irritating insects.
> There is an insect bite on your leg, maybe a mosquito bit you.
> Butterflies are my favorite insect.
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Support (Verb)
Syllable division: sup·port
How to pronounce: UK: /səˈpɔːt/ US: /səˈpɔːrt/
#1 Meaning: To actively encourage someone or something because you want them to be successful.
Example:
> One of our towns "rules" is that we should support local businesses.
> My parents always supports the new elected mayor, even if they did not vote for him/her.
#2 Meaning: When you want your sports team to win so you wear their team shirts and/or go to watch their games.
Example:
> My mother came to support all of my netball games in high school.
> Which team do you support this coming weekend?
#3 Meaning: When you help someone to cope with emotional/practical problems.
Example:
> When someone goes to rehab, they get the support that they need from professionals.
> My parents always support the decisions that I make.
#4 Meaning: Giving money to people/organizations who need it to survive or to help a cause.
Example:
> The dad supported his ex-wife and children every month.
> It is good to see that so many companies support medical research.
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Property (Noun)
Syllable division: prop·er·ty
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/ US: /ˈprɑː.pɚ.t̬i/
#1 Meaning: Something (object) that belongs to someone.
Example:
> Any public place normally takes no responsibility for people's personal property like cell phones, etc.
> It is important that learners respect the school's property.
#2 Meaning: A building (house/apartment/office building, etc.) and/or area of land.
Example:
> She owns a beautiful property down in Florida!
> It is difficult to enter that estate without permission from a resident as it is private property.
#3 Meaning: A quality of a thing or material, especially one that makes it possible to use it in a certain way.
Example:
> Some herbs have medicinal properties that are beneficial to your health.
> One of the properties of cotton clothes is that it absorbs water quickly.
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