Ladybird (Noun)
Syllable division: la-dy-bird
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈleɪ.di.bɜːd/ US: /ˈleɪ.di.bɝːd/
Meaning: A little, circular, red insect with black spots.
Example:
> She decided to dress as a ladybird for Halloween.
> Ladybirds are my favorite insects.
> He decided to paint his mother's car to look like a ladybird.
> When a ladybird sits on you, it is a sign of good luck.
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Patrol (Verb/Noun)
Syllable division: pa·trol
How to pronounce: UK: /pəˈtrəʊl/ US: /pəˈtroʊl/
Meaning: To go around a building or an area to check for problems or danger (particularly of soldiers or police).
Example:
> They said that they would patrol the area to see if they can catch the thieve.
> The coastguard patrols the area every 3 hours.
> In the army, soldiers are trained to patrol an area in a specific way.
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Co-worker (Noun)
Syllable division: co·work·er
How to pronounce: UK: /ˌkəʊˈwɜː.kər/ US: /ˌkoʊˈwɝː.kɚ/
Meaning: A person you work with, particularly one with a comparable position or level of responsibility.
Example:
> I definitely have the best co-worker. We never fight and we enjoy working together.
> Did you see that Megan got a new co-worker last week?
> So how are things between you and your co-worker after the big fall out?
> He went out for drinks with his co-workers after work on Tuesday.
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Athlete (Noun)
Syllable division: ath·lete
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈæθ.liːt/ US: /ˈæθ.liːt/
Meaning: A skilled sportsman or physical exerciser, especially one who participates in competitive activities.
Example:
> She worked very hard to become a professional athlete.
> He wanted to become a long distance athlete before his accident.
> I really wanted to participate in sports but I am definitely no athlete.
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Difficult (Adjective)
Syllable division: dif·fi·cult
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt/ US: /ˈdɪf.ə.kəlt/
#1 Meaning: Requiring effort or expertise.
Example:
> She has to make a difficult decision by the end of the day.
> I think that being a single parents can be difficult at times.
#2 Meaning: Not pleasant, simple to deal with, or acting properly.
Example:
> He is a difficult person when he is tired.
> Do you think that all women are difficult?
#3 Meaning: Having issues also relates to being difficult.
Example:
> She is having difficulties preparing the food.
> The business is facing difficulties and needs to retrench some staff.
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