Handicapped (Adjective/Noun) Syllable division: hand·i·capped How to pronounce: UK: /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæpt/ US: /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæpt/
American Pronunciation of the word Handicapped
Meaning: A person's inability to use a portion of their body or mind in the manner that most people do due to injury to it or because it does not function normally. Example: > She had been handicapped since birth. > He wasn't handicapped from birth, he became handicapped after his accident. > You should try to apply here for a work, they do hire handicapped people.
Nowadays, many people prefer to refer to those who are handicapped as being disabled or individuals with disabilities instead as they view the term "handicapped" as an insulting term.
Hospitality (Noun) Syllable division: hos·pi·tal·i·ty How to pronounce: UK: /ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ə.ti/ US: /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.t̬i/
American Pronunciation of the word Hospitality
#1 Meaning: When you receive guests/visitors and you act friendly and welcoming towards them. Example: > When I visited that village, the native people displayed a good form of hospitality towards me. > She was a very good host and has good hospitality skills.
#2 Meaning: A company's provision of meals, beverages, entertainment, etc. for visitors or business partners. > They created an amazing hospitality area for their most important clients. > By providing very kind hospitality at party conventions, he has promoted the newspaper.
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Female hotel receptionist working in the hospitality industry.
Statue (Noun) Syllable division: stat·ue How to pronounce: UK /ˈstætʃ.uː/ US /ˈstætʃ.uː/
American Pronunciation of the word Statues
Meaning: A hard item that is shaped to resemble a person or animal, such as one made of stone or metal. Example: > She wanted a statue of a boy and a girl in her garden. > The town planned to put up a statue to honor their late president. > A lot of countries have towns where you will see historical statues.
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(469–399 BC), ancient Athenian philosopher. This is his statue, located before the Academy of Athens, Greece.
Carve (Verb) Syllable division: carve How to pronounce: UK: /kɑːv/ US: /kɑːrv/
American Pronunciation of the word Carve
#1 Meaning: To create something by cutting, especially into stone or wood, or to pierce the surface of stone, wood, etc. Example: > They decided to carve their initials and their anniversary date on the tree where they had their first picnic. > Most children are already carving some pumpkins for Halloween.
#2 Meaning: Cutting thin slices from a large cooked piece of meat is known as carving. Example: > The man of the house always carves the turkey at Thanksgiving. > She asked me to carve the roasted lamb before serving it for dinner.
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Person carving pumpkins at a farm after picking them in preparation for Halloween.
Sponge (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: sponge How to pronounce: UK: /spʌndʒ/ US: /spʌndʒ/
American Pronunciation of the word Sponge
Sponge as a NOUN #1 Meaning: A soft material used for cleaning and washing that has many tiny holes and can hold a lot of liquid. Example: > I need to buy a new exfoliating sponge. > The sponge in the kitchen needs to be replaced please.
Sponge as a VERB #1 Meaning: To rely on others for support or resources such as money, food, or other necessities rather than providing for oneself. Example: > I don't think that you should take her in, she is already sponging off of you. > She is such a sponger, I am sure that is the only reason for her friendship with them.
#2 Meaning: The act of cleaning something, someone, or anything else by rubbing it with a wet sponge or cloth. Example: > If you want to clean the wound, you will have to give it a sponge with a damp cloth and some salt water. > You can remove stains by sponging the item with some stain removal.
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