Helmet (Noun)
Syllable division: hel·met
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈhel.mət/ US: /ˈhel.mət/
Meaning: A solid, protective hard hat that covers and protects the head.
Example:
> It is important to wear a helmet when riding your bicycle.
> Every soldier received a helmet with their name on before they went to war.
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Kennel (Noun)
Syllable division: ken·nel
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈken.əl/ US: /ˈken.ə
#1 Meaning: A small outdoor dog sleeping shelter that is typically made of wood.
Example:
> If you want a dog we are going to have to buy a kennel.
> My father is a handyman, and he built a kennel for our two dogs in two days.
#2 Meaning: A location where dogs are born or where owners leave their pets to be cared for while they are away.
Example:
> When we go on vacation, we normally leave our dogs at the local kennel.
> The staff working at the kennels takes good care of the dogs that "visit" every now and then.
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Legacy (Noun)
Syllable division: leg·a·cy
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈleɡ.ə.si/ US: /ˈleɡ.ə.si/
#1 Meaning: After someone passes away, you may get money or property from them.
Example:
> My dad left his legacy to my mom and me after he passed away.
> When she passes away, she will only have a small legacy to "leave behind".
#2 Meaning: Something that dates back to the past or is a part of your history.
Example:
> The scars on his body are the legacy of his time at war.
> Their family has a rich legacy of education.
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Reflex (Noun/Adjective)
Syllable division: re·flex
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈriː.fleks/ US: /ˈriː.fleks/
Reflex as a NOUN
Meaning: An uncontrollable physical response to anything.
Example:
> When ever I see flowers, my first reflex is to smell them.
> His first reflex was to punch him when he got too close.
Reflex as an ADJECTIVE
Meaning: A mathematical term for an angle.
Example:
> More than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees is a reflex angle.
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Polaroid (Noun)
Syllable division: Po·lar·oid
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpəʊ.lər.ɔɪd/ US: /ˈpoʊ.lə.rɔɪd/
Meaning: A trademark for a camera that snaps a photo and prints it out after a brief period of time, or for a picture produced using this kind of device.
Example:
> I would like to make an album filled with Polaroids taken from our last school year.
> Her mother bought her a Polaroid for her birthday.
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