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awkward

IPA: /ˈɔːkwəd/

KK: /ˈɔk.wɚd/

adjective

Definition: Not graceful or skillful; causing discomfort or embarrassment.

Example: He felt awkward when he tripped over his own feet.

awkwardest

IPA: /ˈɔːkwədɪst/

KK: /ˈɔkwərdɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most uncomfortable or clumsy in a situation or manner.

Example: He felt like the awkwardest person at the party, struggling to make conversation.

awkwardly

IPA: /ˈɔːkwərdli/

KK: /ˈɔk.wɚd.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows discomfort or a lack of skill; clumsily.

Example: She moved awkwardly across the room, trying not to trip over her own feet.

awkwardness

IPA: /ˈɔːkwədnəs/

KK: /ˈɔk.wɚd.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of feeling uncomfortable or clumsy in social situations.

Example: His awkwardness made it hard for him to make friends at the new school.

awry

IPA: /əˈraɪ/

KK: /əˈraɪ/

adjective

Definition: In a position that is not straight or correct; turned or twisted.

Example: The picture hung awry on the wall, making the room look uneven.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not correct or is turned to one side; not in the right position.

Example: The picture hung awry on the wall, making the room look unbalanced.

axilla

IPA: //ˈæksɪlə//

KK: /ˈæksɪlə/

noun

Definition: The area under the arm where it meets the body, commonly known as the armpit.

Example: She applied deodorant to her axilla before going out.

axillar

IPA: /ˈæksɪlər/

KK: /æksɪlər/

noun

Definition: A part of a plant that is located in the angle between the stem and a leaf or branch, often associated with the growth of new shoots or flowers.

Example: The axillar buds on the plant will eventually develop into new branches.

axillary

IPA: //ˈæksɪˌlɛri//

KK: /ˈæksɪˌlɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the area under the arm or the armpit, often used in medical or anatomical contexts.

Example: The doctor examined the axillary region for any signs of swelling.

noun

Definition: A term related to the area under the arm or the armpit, often used in anatomical contexts.

Example: The doctor examined the axillary region for any signs of infection.

axiological

IPA: /ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of values and value judgments in philosophy.

Example: The axiological perspective helps us understand the importance of ethics in decision-making.

axiologically

IPA: /ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli/

KK: /æksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to values or the study of values and ethics.

Example: The decision was made axiologically, considering the moral implications involved.

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