IPA: /ˌpærəˈsaɪtəʊsɪs/
KK: /pæˈræsaɪtəˌsoʊs/
Definition: A condition caused by the presence of parasites in the body, leading to various health issues.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with parasitosis after she showed symptoms of a parasitic infection.
IPA: //ˌpærəˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk//
KK: /ˌpærəˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
Definition: Relating to the part of the nervous system that helps the body relax and conserve energy after stress or danger.
Example: The parasympathetic response helps lower the heart rate after exercise.
Definition: A part of the nervous system that helps control bodily functions when at rest, such as digestion and relaxation.
Example: The parasympathetic system helps slow the heart rate and promote digestion.
IPA: /ˌpærəˈsɪnθəsɪs/
KK: /pɛrəˈsɪnθəsɪs/
Definition: The process of creating new words by combining existing words and adding prefixes or suffixes to them.
Example: The word 'downhearted' is an example of parasynthesis, as it combines 'down' and 'heart' with the suffix '-ed'.
IPA: //pærəˈtæksɪs//
KK: /pærəˈtæksɪs/
Definition: The arrangement of phrases or clauses next to each other without using connecting words like 'and' or 'but'.
Example: In her writing, she often uses parataxis to create a sense of immediacy and impact.
IPA: /ˌpærəˈθɔːrmoʊn/
KK: /pærəˈθɔrmoʊn/
Definition: A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that helps control the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, playing a key role in bone health and muscle function.
Example: Parathormone is essential for maintaining the balance of calcium in the body.
IPA: /ˈpɑːr.bɔɪl/
KK: /ˈpɑrˌbɔɪl/
Definition: To partially cook food by boiling it for a short time before finishing the cooking process by another method.
Example: I decided to parboil the vegetables before roasting them to make them tender.
IPA: /ˈpɑːrsənər/
KK: /ˈpɑːrsənər/
Definition: A person who shares ownership of property with one or more others, especially in the context of inheritance.
Example: As a parcener, she had equal rights to the family estate along with her siblings.
IPA: /pɑːrtʃt/
KK: /pɑrtʃt/
Definition: Having little or no moisture; extremely dry, often resulting in thirst.
Example: After the long summer without rain, the fields were parched and brown.
Definition: To make something very dry, especially by removing moisture.
Example: The sun parched the fields, leaving them brown and lifeless.
IPA: /ˈpɑːrtʃɪŋ/
KK: /ˈpɑrʧɪŋ/
Definition: Causing something to become very dry or thirsty, often due to heat or lack of moisture.
Example: The parching sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.
Definition: To make something very dry, especially by removing moisture or heat.
Example: The sun was parching the ground, making it hard and cracked.
IPA: /ˈpɑːrdən/
KK: /ˈpɑrdn/
Definition: A legal term referring to the act of forgiving someone for a crime or offense, often resulting in the removal of penalties or punishment.
Example: The governor granted a pardon to the prisoner after reviewing his case.
Definition: To forgive someone for a mistake or offense and allow them to go free without punishment.
Example: The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.
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