Contagious Contagious (adj) /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ that can be transmitted from person to person by contact – transmittable – spreadable – transmissible – infectious: Flu is a common contagious disease, especially in the winter. Parts of speech Adverb: contagiously Noun: contagiousness Noun: contagion Antonyms noninfectious, harmless, benign
Clergy Clergy (noun) /ˈklɜː.dʒi/ US /ˈklɝː-/ priests, especially in the Christian church, people performing religious services, ordained priests, clergymen, priesthood, ministry The clergy began preaching a sermon about some important virtues. Antonyms laity Parts of speech Noun: clergyman Noun: clergywoman
Customary Customary (adj) /ˈkʌs.tə.mər.i/ US /-mer-/ based on what is normal and usual – ordinary – expected – regular – typical – everyday: Tom bombarded his teacher with lots of questions with his customary curiosity. Antonyms exceptional, unconventional Parts of speech Adverb: customarily Noun: custom: a way of behaving or a hardened belief
Transparent Transparent (adj) /trænˈspær.ənt/ US /trænˈsper-/ easily seen through – clear – obvious crystal clear – see-through – visible – evident: Before setting off for the road trip, make sure that the front window is transparent enough. Antonyms opaque, obscure, unclear Parts of speech Noun: transparency Adverb: transparently
Scald Scald (noun & verb) /skɔːld/ US /skɑːld/ verb: to burn someone’s skin with hot liquid or steam – heat liquid – hurt – injure – sterilize – boil: Beware of scalding yourself with that boiling kettle! Antonyms freeze, contaminate Parts of speech Adjective: scalding
Epidemic Epidemic (adj & noun) /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/ noun: an outbreak of a disease – a fast-spreading disease, plague – a rapid growth in something – outbreak – outburst – increase – prevalent – widespread: Hundreds of people died on that island due to an epidemic of a viral disease. Antonyms restricted, decrease, quarantined, contained, limited Parts …
Obesity Obesity (noun) /əʊˈbiː.sɪ.ti/ US /oʊˈbiː.sə.ţi/ the state of being obese or extremely fat – overweightness – corpulence – fatness – stoutness: There has been an epidemic of childhood obesity in modern societies. Parts of speech Adjective: obese: extremely fat and overweight Adverb: obesely Antonyms underweight
Magnify Magnify (verb) /ˈmæg.nɪ.faɪ/ to make something seem larger than it really is – increase the size of something – enlarge – expand – amplify – augment – boost: This digital microscope can magnify microbes up to thousand times compared to their real sizes. Windows Magnifier is a versatile accessibility tool designed to assist individuals …
Chiropractor Chiropractor (noun) /ˈkaɪ.rəʊ.præk.təʳ/ US /-roʊ.præk.tɚ/ a specialist whose job is to treat diseases by adjusting people’s bones and joints, especially in the spine: Finally, our local chiropractor could treat my chronic backache. After years of struggling with debilitating back pain, Maria finally decided to visit a chiropractor. The first session was eye-opening; the chiropractor …
Obstacle Obstacle (noun) /ˈɒb.stɪ.kļ/ US /ˈɑːb-/ something or someone that prevents progress – hindrance – impediment – obstruction – problem – difficulty: My biggest obstacle to progress was fear of rejection. In her quest to become a renowned pianist, Sarah faced countless obstacles that tested her resolve. From a lack of financial resources to the …