Tinsel (Noun) Syllable division: tin·sel How to pronounce: UK: /ˈtɪn.səl/ US: /ˈtɪn.səl/
American Pronunciation of the word Tinsel
#1 Meaning: Long ribbons made of glittering, thin material are used as ornaments, particularly during the holiday season. Example: > We need to buy some new tinsel for our Christmas tree. > They used tinsel to decorate their doors.
#2 Meaning: Something that appears elegant or appealing on the surface but has little true value. Example: > Her dress was all tinsel and glitter.
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Gloss color tinsel of red, pink, green, blue and yellow
Prohibit (Verb) Syllable division: pro·hib·it How to pronounce: UK: /prəˈhɪb.ɪt/ US: /prəˈhɪb.ɪt/
American Pronunciation of the word Prohibit
#1 Meaning: To legally deny permission for something Example: > They were prohibited from selling alcohol to people under the age of 21. > The law prohibits people under the age of 18 to drive a car.
#2 Meaning: Making something impossible in order to stop a specific activity. Example: > Drinking a lot of alcohol prohibits people from thinking clearly. > Talking too loud in a library, prohibits people from studying and/or enjoying their books in silence.
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Contravention (Noun) Syllable division: con·tra·ven·tion How to pronounce: UK: /ˌkɒn.trəˈven.ʃən/ US: /ˌkɑːn.trəˈven.ʃən/
American Pronunciation of the word Contravention
Meaning: The act of engaging in activities that is forbidden by law or other rules, or an incident of this. Example: > He was in contravention of the company's policies once he stopped doing his work the way he was supposed to. > The police officer was in contravention of the law when he accepted the bribe.
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Siblings in contravention of their mother's house rules.
Cosmetic (Noun/Adjective) Syllable division: cos·met·ic How to pronounce: UK: /kɒzˈmet.ɪk/ US: /kɑːzˈmet̬.ɪk/
British Pronunciation of the word Cosmetic
Cosmetic as a Noun Meaning: A term used to describe items (creams, etc.) or procedures that aim to make you look better. Example: > She went for her first cosmetic surgery when she was only 25 years old. > I love shopping at the cosmetic section of any store.
Cosmetic as an Adjective Meaning: Used to indicate a slight difference, etc., that is made to make something appear better than it was before but does not truly modify its basic nature. Example: > Making small cosmetic changes to the department won't have the impact we want it to have.
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Soggy (Adjective) Syllable division: sog·gy How to pronounce: UK: /ˈsɒɡ.i/ US: /ˈsɑː.ɡi/
American Pronunciation of the word Soggy
Meaning: Things that may absorb water (especially food) that is uncomfortably wet and soft. Example: > I do not eat cereal that has gone soggy. > She really freaked out when she saw that her bread is soggy. > The ground needs to be soggy before you can plant something.
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Bread made soggy by being dipped into warm milk on a plate
