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astound

IPA: /əˈstaʊnd/

KK: /əˈstaʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised or amazed by something.

Example: The magician's tricks left the audience astound.

transitive verb

Definition: To surprise someone very much; to make someone feel shocked or amazed.

Example: The magician's trick was so incredible that it astounded the entire audience.

astounded

IPA: /əˈstaʊndɪd/

KK: /əˈstaʊndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised or shocked by something unexpected.

Example: She was astounded by the magician's incredible tricks.

astounding

IPA: /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/

KK: /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing great surprise or wonder; remarkable.

Example: The magician's performance was truly astounding, leaving the audience in awe.

verb

Definition: To greatly surprise or shock someone, often in a positive way.

Example: The magician's performance was astounding, leaving the audience in awe.

astoundingly

IPA: /əˈstaʊndɪŋli/

KK: /əˈstaʊndɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes great surprise or amazement.

Example: The magician performed astoundingly, leaving the audience in awe.

astral

IPA: /ˈæstrəl/

KK: /ˈæstrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the stars or resembling them; often used in contexts involving spiritual or supernatural concepts.

Example: Many people believe in astral projection, where the spirit travels outside the physical body.

astringency

IPA: /əˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/

KK: /ə'strɪn.dʒən.si/

noun

Definition: A quality or substance that causes a tightening effect on tissues, often resulting in a dry or puckering sensation in the mouth.

Example: The astringency of the wine made it a perfect match for the rich cheese.

astringent

IPA: /əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/

KK: /ə'strɪndʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a sharp or bitter taste that can cause a tightening sensation in the mouth; also refers to something that constricts or tightens tissues.

Example: The astringent flavor of the unripe fruit made it difficult to eat.

noun

Definition: A substance that causes the contraction of body tissues, often used to stop bleeding or reduce oiliness on the skin.

Example: The doctor applied an astringent to the wound to help stop the bleeding.

astringently

IPA: /əˈstrɪndʒəntli/

KK: /ə'strɪndʒəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes the contraction of body tissues, often used in a medical or cosmetic context.

Example: The lotion was applied astringently to tighten the skin.

astrobiologist

IPA: /ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ˌæstroʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who studies the possibility of life in outer space and the conditions that might support it.

Example: The astrobiologist discovered new evidence that suggests life could exist on Mars.

astrobiology

IPA: /ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /ˌæstrəbaɪˈɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of life in the universe, including the origins, evolution, and potential for life on other planets.

Example: Astrobiology explores the possibility of life on Mars and other celestial bodies.

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