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mortality

IPA: /mɔːrˈtæl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /mɔrˈtælɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being human and subject to death; it can also refer to the number of deaths in a specific population or due to a specific cause.

Example: The mortality rate from the disease has decreased significantly over the past decade.

mortally

IPA: /ˈmɔːrtəli/

KK: /ˈmɔrtəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to death or is fatal; extremely or seriously.

Example: He was mortally wounded in the battle and did not survive.

mortarboard

IPA: //ˈmɔːrtərbɔːrd//

KK: /ˈmɔrtərˌbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A type of cap worn during graduation ceremonies, which has a flat square top and a tassel.

Example: She wore her mortarboard proudly as she walked across the stage to receive her diploma.

mortician

IPA: /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

KK: /mɔrˈtɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals.

Example: The mortician helped the family plan the funeral service for their loved one.

mortification

IPA: /ˌmɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /mɔrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of shame or humiliation, often caused by something that hurts one's pride.

Example: She felt a deep sense of mortification when she realized her mistake in front of everyone.

mortify

IPA: /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈmɔrtəˌfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel embarrassed or ashamed, often due to a mistake or failure.

Example: She was mortified when she realized she had forgotten her friend's birthday.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed.

Example: She was mortified when she realized she had forgotten her lines during the play.

mortifying

IPA: /mɔːrˈtɪfaɪɪŋ/

KK: /mɔrˈtɪfaɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a feeling of great embarrassment or shame.

Example: It was mortifying to trip and fall in front of everyone at the party.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.

Example: She felt mortifying embarrassment when she tripped in front of everyone.

mortifyingly

IPA: /mɔːrˈtɪfaɪɪŋli/

KK: /mɔrˈtɪfaɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes great embarrassment or shame.

Example: She mortifyingly realized she had forgotten her lines during the performance.

mortuary

IPA: /ˈmɔːr.tʃuː.əri/

KK: /ˈmɔr.tʃuː.ɛr.i/

adjective

Definition: This word describes things that are connected to death or burial practices.

Example: The mortuary rituals in some cultures are very elaborate and meaningful.

noun

Definition: A place where dead bodies are stored before they are buried or cremated.

Example: The family visited the mortuary to make arrangements for the funeral.

morula

IPA: /məˈruːlə/

KK: /mɔˈruːlə/

noun

Definition: A round mass of cells that forms early in the development of an embryo, created from the division of a fertilized egg before it becomes a blastula.

Example: The morula is an important stage in the early development of an embryo.

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