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salutary

IPA: /səˈluːtəri/

KK: /səˈluːtəri/

adjective

Definition: Having a positive effect on health or well-being; helpful in improving a situation.

Example: The doctor gave her some salutary advice about her diet and exercise.

salutation

IPA: /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sælʊˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A way to greet someone, often with words or gestures, showing respect or goodwill.

Example: In her letter, she started with a warm salutation to her friend.

salutatorian

IPA: /səˌluːtəˈtɔːriən/

KK: /səˌluːtəˈtɔːriən/

noun

Definition: A student who has the second highest academic rank in their class and gives a speech at graduation.

Example: As the salutatorian, she delivered a heartfelt speech to her classmates during the graduation ceremony.

salute

IPA: /səˈluːt/

KK: /səˈlut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a gesture to show respect or greet someone, often by raising the hand or head.

Example: The soldiers salute their commanding officer when he arrives.

noun

Definition: A gesture or action used to greet someone or show respect, often involving raising the hand or a formal display in military contexts.

Example: The soldiers gave a salute to their commanding officer as he passed by.

transitive verb

Definition: To greet someone or show respect, often with a gesture or words.

Example: The soldiers salute their commanding officer when he arrives.

salvable

IPA: /ˈsæl.və.bəl/

KK: /ˈsæl.və.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be saved or rescued from damage or destruction.

Example: The salvable items from the wreckage were collected by the rescue team.

salvage

IPA: /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The act of saving something from being destroyed or wasted, or the things that are saved.

Example: The salvage from the shipwreck included valuable cargo and personal belongings.

transitive verb

Definition: To save something that is damaged or discarded so it can be used again.

Example: The team worked hard to salvage the wreckage after the storm.

salvageable

IPA: /ˈsæl.vɪ.dʒə.bəl/

KK: /ˈsæl.vɪ.dʒə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be saved, repaired, or rescued instead of being thrown away or replaced.

Example: The damaged furniture was still salvageable after the flood.

salvarsan

IPA: /sælˈvɑːrsən/

KK: /sælˈvɑrˌsæn/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that was used in the past to treat syphilis, made from arsenic.

Example: Doctors used salvarsan to help patients suffering from syphilis before other treatments were developed.

salvational

IPA: /sælˈveɪʃənl/

KK: /sælˈveɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of being saved or rescued, especially in a spiritual or religious context.

Example: Many people find comfort in salvational beliefs during difficult times.

salve

IPA: /sæv/

KK: /sælv/

noun

Definition: A substance used to soothe or heal wounds, often in the form of an ointment or balm.

Example: She applied a salve to her sunburn to relieve the pain.

transitive verb

Definition: To reduce pain or discomfort; to make something better or less severe.

Example: She tried to salve her friend's hurt feelings with kind words.

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