IPA: /ɪˈfjuːʒən/
KK: /ɪˈfjuːʒən/
Definition: A strong and often emotional expression of feelings or thoughts, usually in writing or speech; it can also refer to a liquid that has been poured out.
Example: The poet's latest work is filled with effusions of love and longing.
IPA: /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/
KK: /ɪˈfjusɪv/
Definition: Showing a lot of emotion or enthusiasm in a way that is very open and unrestrained.
Example: Her effusive compliments made everyone feel appreciated.
IPA: /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/
KK: /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/
Definition: In a way that shows a lot of emotion, enthusiasm, or excitement, often in an exaggerated manner.
Example: She spoke effusively about her recent trip to Europe, sharing every detail with excitement.
IPA: /ɪˈfjuːsɪvnəs/
KK: /ɪˈfjuːsɪvnəs/
Definition: The quality of expressing feelings or emotions in a very enthusiastic and unrestrained way.
Example: Her effusiveness during the celebration made everyone feel welcome and appreciated.
IPA: /ˌɛɡəˈlɛtəriən/
KK: /ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛrɪən/
Definition: Relating to the belief that all people should have equal rights and opportunities in society.
Example: The organization promotes an egalitarian approach to education, ensuring that every student has access to the same resources.
IPA: /ˌɛɡəˌlɛtəˈrɪnɪzəm/
KK: /ɪˌgælɪˈtɛrɪənɪzəm/
Definition: The belief or principle that all people should have equal rights and opportunities in society.
Example: Egalitarianism promotes the idea that everyone deserves the same rights and privileges, regardless of their background.
IPA: /ɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
KK: /ɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
Definition: The process of getting rid of waste or undigested food from the body.
Example: After eating, the body will eventually go through egestion to remove what it doesn't need.
IPA: /ˈɛɡkɔrn/
KK: /ˈɛgˌkɔrn/
Definition: A type of mistake where a person uses a word or phrase that sounds similar to the correct one, but has a different meaning, often in a way that makes sense to them.
Example: She said 'old-timer's disease' instead of 'Alzheimer's disease', which is a classic example of an eggcorn.
IPA: /ˈiːɡoʊ/
KK: /ˈiːɡoʊ/
Definition: A person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem, often seen as excessive or inflated.
Example: His ego was so big that he couldn't accept any criticism.
IPA: /ˌiːɡəʊˈsɛntrɪk/
KK: /ˌiːɡoʊˈsɛntrɪk/
Definition: Focused only on oneself and not considering others; self-centered.
Example: His egocentric behavior made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
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