Mere (Adjective)
Syllable division: mere
How to pronounce: UK: /mɪər/ US: /mɪr/
#1 Meaning: Used to stress that something is little or insignificant.
Example:
> It only cost me a mere $10.
#2 Meaning: Used to express someone's strong feelings about something or how intense a situation is.
Example:
> The mere possibility of you leaving without saying goodbye is driving me crazy.
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Tier (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: tier
How to pronounce: UK: /tɪər/ US: /tɪr/
Tier as a NOUN
Meaning: One of numerous levels of significance, quality, and so forth.
Example:
> When I go to a live sports match, I like to sit in one of the upper-tier pavilions.
> The room was filled with three-tiered metal bunk beds.
Tier as a VERB
Meaning: Arranging or organizing things in layers.
Example:
> The theatrical chairs were steeply tiered.
> You have to tier a wedding cake for the next client.
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Dyspnea (Noun)
Syllable division: dysp-ne-a
How to pronounce: UK: /dɪspˈniː.ə/ US: /ˈdɪsp.niː.ə/
Meaning: Breathing difficulties and a sense of not receiving enough oxygen.
Example:
> She had reported chest discomfort, a high temperature, and dyspnea.
> She developed dyspnea due to congestive heart failure two days after starting the third round.
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Driven (Adjective/Suffix)
Syllable division: driv·en
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈdrɪv.ən/ US: /ˈdrɪv.ən/
Driven as an ADJECTIVE
Meaning: Someone who is driven is so motivated to accomplish or succeed that their entire behavior is geared toward that goal.
Example:
> He was a driven young man who was significantly competitive.
Driven as a SUFFIX
#1 Meaning: Powering a machine or making things happen.
Example:
> We plan on installing a water pump that is solar driven.
#2 Meaning: Describing a vehicle's driver.
Example:
> Some of the people had driven a long way to attend.
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Questionnaire (Noun)
Syllable division: ques·tion·naire
How to pronounce: UK: /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/ US: /ˌkwes.tʃəˈner/
Meaning: A series of questions posed to a group of individuals in order to get information on a subject.
Example:
> We have created a survey questionnaire.
> You are required to complete the questionnaire.
> Fill out the questionnaire and mail it to the address shown below.
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Ton (Noun)
Syllable division: ton
How to pronounce: UK: /tʌn/ US: /tʌn/
#1 Meaning: A measurement unit that measures weight. A ton is equivalent to 1,016 kilograms or 2,240 pounds in the United Kingdom. A ton is equivalent to 907.18 kilograms or 2,000 pounds in the United States. A metric ton is 1000 kilograms (2,205 pounds).
Example:
> It must have weighed six tons.
> There were a few 600-ton boats at the harbor yesterday.
#2 Meaning: A ton or tons of anything is a substantial amount.
Example:
> She has a ton of paperwork to finish before she can go anywhere.
> We have tons of fun games that we can play while it is raining outside.
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