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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 …
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
crease /ˈkris/ noun 1 a [count] : a line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing something (such as cloth or a piece of paper) He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp. …
under way /ˌʌndɚ’weɪ/ adverb 1 . in or into motion The train has had to stop briefly, but it should be under way again soon. The ship finally got under way. 2 …
stellar /ˈstɛlɚ/ adjective 1 technical : of or relating to the stars stellar light the rate of stellar expansion 2 [more stellar; most stellar] : very good : EXCELLENT The movie has a stellar cast. a stellar performance
awkward /ˈɔkwɚd/ adjective 1 a . not graceful : Clumsy She is awkward at dancing. He had large feet and his walk was awkward and ungainly. an awkward movement The story contained some awkward writing. 1 b . lacking …
mass transit /ˈmæsˈtrænzɪt/ noun [noncount] the system that is used for moving large numbers of people on buses, trains, etc. The mayor is trying to encourage more commuters to use mass …
