IPA: /ˈmɜːrsɪləsnəs/
KK: /ˈmɜrsɪləsnəs/
Definition: The quality of being cruel and showing no pity or compassion towards others.
Example: The mercilessness of the storm left the town in ruins.
IPA: /mɜːrˈkjʊəriəl/
KK: /mɚˈkjʊrɪəl/
Definition: Describing someone or something that is quick to change in mood or behavior; often unpredictable or lively.
Example: Her mercurial temperament made it difficult to know how she would react to any situation.
Definition: A substance or preparation that contains mercury, often used in medical or chemical contexts.
Example: The doctor prescribed a mercurial treatment for the patient's condition.
IPA: /mɜːrˈkjʊəriəli/
KK: /mɚˈkjʊrɪəli/
Definition: In a way that is changeable or unpredictable, often relating to mood or behavior.
Example: She reacted mercurially to the news, switching from joy to anger in an instant.
IPA: /mɜːrˈkjʊəriəl.nəs/
KK: /mɜrˈkjʊəriəlnəs/
Definition: The quality of being changeable or unpredictable in mood or behavior.
Example: Her mercurialness made it difficult for her friends to know how she would react in any situation.
IPA: //mɜːrˈkjʊrɪk//
KK: /mɜrˈkjʊrɪk/
Definition: Describing something that is related to or contains mercury, particularly in a specific chemical form where mercury has a valence of two.
Example: The scientist studied the effects of mercuric compounds on the environment.
IPA: /mɜːrˈkjʊərəs/
KK: /mɜrˈkjʊərəs/
Definition: Describing something that is related to or contains mercury, particularly in a form where mercury has a valence of one.
Example: The scientist studied mercurous compounds to understand their properties better.
IPA: /ˈmɜːrkjʊri/
KK: /ˈmɜrkjʊri/
Definition: A heavy, silvery liquid metal that is used in thermometers and other scientific instruments. It is toxic and can be harmful to health.
Example: The thermometer contains mercury to measure temperature accurately.
IPA: /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/
KK: /mɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/
Definition: Attracting attention in a way that is flashy or showy but lacks real value or sincerity.
Example: The meretricious decorations in the restaurant made it feel more like a circus than a fine dining experience.
IPA: /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəsli/
KK: /mɛrəˈtrɪʃəsli/
Definition: In a way that is attractive but has no real value or integrity; superficially appealing.
Example: The advertisement was designed to attract customers meretriciously, focusing on flashy images rather than quality.
IPA: /məˈrɪdiən/
KK: /mɛˈrɪdɪən/
Definition: Relating to noon or the highest point of something, such as development or power.
Example: The empire reached its meridian during the reign of the great king.
Definition: A line on the Earth's surface that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, used in geography and astronomy to measure longitude.
Example: The Prime Meridian is the starting point for measuring longitude around the world.
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