Pyramid (Noun) Syllable division: pyr·a·mid How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpɪr.ə.mɪd/ US: /ˈpɪr.ə.mɪd/
#1 Meaning: An unbreakable item having a square base and four triangular sides that create a point at the top. Example: > A pyramid marked the site where he was apprehended while mounting his horse at Barn.
#2 Meaning: A pyramid-shaped collection of items. Example: > A pyramid of flat white biscuits was heaped on a platter in front of him.
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Olecranon (Noun) Syllable division: olec·ra·non How to pronounce: UK: /əʊˈlek.rə.nɒn/ US: /oʊˈlek.rəˌnɑːn/
Meaning: The elbow end of the ulna (= a long thin bone in the lower arm). Example: > This massive muscle mass is inserted into the olecranon through multiple tendons. > The ulna is a simple structure that is represented by the olecranon.
Thoracic (Adjective) Syllable division: tho·rac·ic How to pronounce: UK: /θəˈræs.ɪk/ US: /θəˈræs.ɪk/
#1 Meaning: Related to the chest in humans and animals. Example: > The tip was lodged between her tenth and ninth thoracic vertebrae. > The lungs are tiny and take up just the dorsal section of the thoracic cavity.
#2 Meaning: In insects, referring to the region between the head and the lower part of the body. Example: > The resultant larva lacks the thoracic limbs that practically all insects have.
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Incumbent (Noun/Adjective) Syllable division: in·cum·bent How to pronounce: UK: /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/ US: /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/
Meaning: The individual who now holds or formerly had a certain official position. Example: > Overall, incumbents have a high likelihood of getting re-elected. > The current incumbent will be retiring shortly.
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Penchant (Noun) Syllable division: pen·chant How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpɑ̃ːŋ.ʃɑ̃ːŋ/ US: /ˈpen.tʃənt/
Meaning: A fondness, delight, or habit of engaging in a particular thing, particularly something that others may not like. Example: > His penchant of clever pranks was widely recognized. > Her family is concerned about her penchant to disappear for days at a time.
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