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paternal /pəˈtɚnl/ adjective 1 of or relating to a father He did not neglect his paternal responsibilities after the divorce. He offered them some paternal [=fatherly] advice. 2 always used before a noun : related through …
initiate /ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪt/ verb [+ object]1 formal : to cause the beginning of (something) : to start or begin (something) initiate a new project Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem. …
tousle /ˈtaʊzəl/ verb [+ object] to make (someone’s hair) untidy She tousled the little boy’s hair.
have it made /ˈhæv ət ˈmeɪd/ idiom [informal] to be in a very good position or situation My brother has it made with a good job, a beautiful wife, and a big …
leonine /ˈliəˌnaɪn/ adjective literary of, relating to, or resembling a lion a leonine mane of hair A leonine statue leonine strength
technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ noun [count] 1 . a person whose job relates to the practical use of machines or science in industry, medicine, etc. medical/X-ray/laboratory technicians They hired a technician to help maintain the …
abode /əˈboʊd/ noun [count] formal + humorous– the place where someone lives — usually singular The cottage became their abode[=home] for the summer. Welcome to my humble abode. — often used in legal language How long has …
dam /dæm/ noun [count] a structure that is built across a river or stream to stop water from flowing The government has plans to build a dam and flood the valley. …
baggy /ˈbægi/ adjective of clothingvery loose : not tight baggy jeans/sweaters These pants are too baggy at the knees.
Disposition /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal He always had a cheerful/nervous disposition. [=temperament, personality] It’s nice to work with someone who has such a sunny disposition. [=who …
