Eclipse (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: e-clipse How to pronounce: UK: /ɪˈklɪps/ US: /ɪˈklɪps/
Eclipse as a NOUN Meaning: A time when the sun entirely or partially "hides from" the sky when the moon is passing in front of or behind the earth, or when the moon darkens as the earth's shadow passes over it. Example: > The next solar eclipse will be in about 50 years. > Have you seen the eclipse of the sun this past weekend?
Eclipse as a VERB Meaning: To significantly reduce the importance, quality, or fame of another person or thing. Example: > During his election, his wife eclipsed all of his issues and caused for him come in second. > She came up with a good idea to eclipse the organization's achievements
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Disinfectant (Noun) Syllable division: dis·in·fec·tant How to pronounce: UK: /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tənt/ US: /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.t̬ənt/
Meaning: A liquid used specifically for cleaning surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms that contains chemicals that destroy bacteria. Example: > We need to produce disinfectants that are not harmful for the environment. > Why are disinfectants so expensive this month?
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Chimney (Noun) Syllable division: chim·ney How to pronounce: UK: /ˈtʃɪm.ni/ US: /ˈtʃɪm.ni/
Meaning: A structure which is hollow and allows smoke from fires inside buildings to escape and reach the outside air. Example: > We really need to get the chimney fixed before winter starts. > Children are told that Santa Claus climbs through the chimney with presents.
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Transit (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: tran·sit How to pronounce: UK:/ˈtræn.zɪt/ US:/ˈtræn.zɪt/
Transit as a NOUN #1 Meaning: When people or good and transferred from one place to another. Example: > I really do hope that nothing will get damaged while we are in transit.
#2 Meaning: A trademark for a certain kind of road vehicle used for cargo transportation. Example: > Please make sure that the parcel gets placed in a red transit van this afternoon.
Transit as a VERB Meaning: To travel through or across a location, region, or country en-route to another location. Example: > My first transit will be through Qatar on my way to England.
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Mistletoe (Noun) Syllable division: mis·tle·toe How to pronounce: UK: /ˈmɪs.əl.təʊ/ US: /ˈmɪs.əl.toʊ/
Meaning: A tree-growing evergreen plant with small, white fruits and pale yellow flowers that bears leaves all year long. Christmas decorations that frequently feature mistletoe are used, and it's customary to kiss someone there. Example: > They kissed under the mistletoe after they got engaged. > I like using mistletoes as decorations.
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