click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
English Words
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Ellipsis | Noun (pl. ellipses) |i'lip-sis| Omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences =eclipsis A set of three dots (…), or corresponding symbol or mark, used to indicate that words have been omitted Derived Adjective: elliptic Adverb: elliptically |
Repercussion | Noun |,ree-pur'kú-shun| A remote or indirect consequence of some action • his declaration had unforeseen repercussions =reverberation A movement back from an impact =backlash, rebound, recoil Derived Verb: repercuss Adjective: repercussive |
Unrequited | Adjective: |,ún-ri'kwI-tid| Not returned in kind • unrequited (unanswered) love =unanswered, unreciprocated ≈nonreciprocal Derived Noun: unrequitedness Adverb: unrequitedly |
Rout | |
R-600A, R290 Refrigerant (Hydrocarbons, Isobutane, Propane).Earlier used were HFC, HCFC, CFC's. | Used in AC's and Refrigerators. |
Virtuous | Good |
Vicious | Inflicting of pain |
camaraderie | |
Nefarious | Extremely wicked |
in-situ | In the original or place position. |
Collegium | group in which each member has approximately equal power and authority |