Patronize (Verb) Syllable division: pa·tron·ize How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpæt.rə.naɪz/ US: /ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪz/
#1 Meaning: To act or speak toward someone as if they are unimportant or foolish. Example: > He kept on patronizing her until she reported him. > Would you please stop patronizing me! I know what to do.
#2 Meaning: To frequently support a store, eatery, etc. Example: > The restaurant is patronized by locals every weekend. > A lot of tourists patronized the cafe a few years ago.
Ostrich (Noun) Syllable division: os·trich How to pronounce: UK: /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/ US: /ˈɑː.strɪtʃ/
#1 Meaning: A very large African bird that cannot fly. Example: > I want to go to an ostrich farm. > Have you ever ridden an ostrich before?
#2 Meaning: Someone who denies the existence of a problem because they are unwilling to address it. Example: > You can't be an ostrich and refuse to try and solve your problems. > She is such an ostrich when she only thinks about herself in situations like these.
Predator (Noun) Syllable division: pred·a·tor How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpred.ə.tər/ US: /ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/
#1 Meaning: A creature that hunts, kills, and consumes other creatures. Example: > Lions are dangerous predators. > Sharks and whales are predators of the ocean.
#2 Meaning: A person who follows others with the intent to hurt them or violate their rights. Example: > He was portrayed as a predator for crimes he didn't commit. > She is seen as a potential predator of the property market.
Paralysis (Noun) Syllable division: pa·ral·y·sis How to pronounce: UK: /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/ US: /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/
#1 Meaning: A situation in which a sickness or injury prevents you from moving all or part of your body. Example: > Some people have been unfortunate enough to be victims of paralysis. > The disease might cause paralysis of the lower body.
#2 Meaning: A predicament where you are powerless to intervene. Example: > The whole country will be in a state of paralysis if that is going to happen.
Natural (Adjective) syllable division: nat·u·ral How to pronounce: UK: /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/ US: /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/
#1 Meaning: Without human intervention or creation, as found in nature. Example: > I enjoy spending time in a place that is natural where there are little people and no buildings.
#2 Meaning: A natural talent or quality is one that you were born with. Example: > She has a natural talent for playing tennis.
#3 Meaning: A quality of a person or their behavior that appears comfortable and normal. Example: > He makes eating healthy look so natural.
#4 Meaning: Food and beverages that are considered to be natural are pure, unadulterated, and free of chemical additives. Example: > I enjoy eating sweets that are made with natural flavours and no preservatives.
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