English

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 …