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limerick |
light-hearted poem that can sometimes be utter nonsenseBritish Poet, Edward Lear, is remembered for his humorous poems,such as “The Owl and the Pussycat”, and as the creator of the form andmeter of the modern limerick. |
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thesaurus |
book listing words in groups of synonyms and related ideasA thesaurus is a good way for students to learn new words and extendtheir vocabulary. |
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colloquial |
of or relating to conversation.The New Zealand writer, Frank Sargeson, made his stories sound like anordinary person through his use as of informal, colloquial language andworking-class characters. |
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simile |
figure of speech that compares two sharply contrasting things and oftenincludes like or asThe simile as busy as a bee compares someone’s level of energy to afast-flying bee. |
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metaphor |
word or phrase that is used to make a comparison between two thingsthat are unrelated but share some common characteristicsBritish statesman and former Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, usedthe metaphor of the ‘black dog’ to describe his own depression.SCIENCE |
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omnivore |
animal that eats both animals and plants for their main foodThe chimpanzee is an omnivore as it forages for food in the forests andalso eats termites, ants and small animals. |
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genetic |
relating to genes or heredityAmerican Oswald Avery showed that genetic information had to becarried by DNA. |
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geology |
physical structure and substance of the earth, its history and theprocesses which act on itThe geology of New Zealand is noted for its volcanic activity,earthquakes and geothermal areas. |
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dilate |
expand or become wideThe pupil of the eye will dilate as the available light dims. |
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pancreas |
large gland of the body that is near the stomach and that producesinsulin and other substances that help the body digest foodWhen there is a sudden rise in the blood sugar level, the pancreassecretes more insulin to counteract it. |
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ethnicity |
ethnic group or groups that people identify with or feel they belong toI have a mixed ethnicity, as I have grandparents who are English,Tongan, Samoan and Australian. |
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democracy |
form of government in which people choose leaders by votingNew Zealand is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutionalmonarchy. |
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environment |
conditions that surround someone or somethingNew Zealand has robust controls over land development, fishing, waterquality and conservation to protect its environment. |
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society |
interdependent collection of communities or culturesThrough social studies, students are encouraged to investigate socialissues and understand their identity, history, land and society. |
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indigenous |
originating or developing or produced naturally in a particular land orregion or environmentMa ̄ori are the indigenous people New Zealand. |
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mediocre |
average quality; not very goodThe college’s rugby team had a mediocre season, largely because theweather was appalling that winter. |
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aberration |
departure from what is normal, usual or expectedEconomists don’t know whether last year’s sluggish economy was anaberration or the beginning of a recession. |
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dissuade |
persuade someone not to do somethingThe purpose of the fence is to dissuade people from trespassing on theproperty.
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definite |
free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurityDad sounded quite definite when he told us to turn off the TV. |
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genial |
friendly and cheerfulThe teacher was popular because she was genial and kind to all thestudents. |
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synopsis |
brief orderly outline affording a quick general viewMarvin read a plot synopsis before he saw the opera, which helped himto understand what was going on. |
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philosophy |
science that comprises logic, ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics andepistemologyJeff’s study of philosophy enabled him to make many cogent remarksregarding ethics in the workplace. |
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hypochondria |
abnormal chronic anxiety about one’s healthAndy’s hypochondria means he worries about every cough and ache. |
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rhetoric |
speech or writing intended to be effective and influence peoplePolitical candidates in both parties know that the best formula fordiscussing issues with voters is to go heavy on rhetoric. |
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endemic |
growing or existing in a certain place or regionIncreasing numbers of people emigrating from countries where malariais endemic have resulted in a higher incidence in western countries. |
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whakapapa |
genealogyWhakapapa is one of the foundational concepts upon which Ma ̄orisocial structure is built. |
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Matariki |
maunga |
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taniwha |
ferocious sea monstersIn the book, the boy made friends with a taniwha, but nobody believedhim. |
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waiata |
song or chant which follows a speechThe students practised their waiata for the po ̄whiri |
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octopus |
marine animal with eight legsAn octopus has no internal or external skeleton. |
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pigeon |
bird having a stout body with rather short legs and smooth and compactplumageA pigeon fluttered about the eaves of the old barn. |
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giraffe |
mammal with a very long rather stiff neck and a short coat of fawn orcream-coloured hair marked with large reddish or brown blotchesThe giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world, with even newbornbabies being taller than most humans. |
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crocodile |
reptile from the same order of animals as the alligatorA crocodile can swim at 40 kilometres per hour using its powerful tail. |
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squirrel |
agile tree-dwelling rodent with a bushy tailA well-known characteristic of the squirrel is the way it gathers nutsand seeds to store for the winter. |
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leotard |
close-fitting garment for the torso that is worn by dancers andgymnastsIn modern dance, performers often wear a very simple leotard. |
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poncho |
garment that is like a blanket with a hole in the middle for the headRihanna attended Paris Fashion Week today wearing a big, pink poncho. |
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jodhpurs |
trousers flared at the hip coming to a tight fit at the knees and down tothe ankleClassic horse riding jodhpurs have extra width in the thigh area to givethe rider lateral leg movement in the saddle. |
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cardigan |
knitted garment with an open frontGrandad’s cardigan had more patches than wool, but he refused tostop wearing it. |
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beret |
round flattish cap of felt or clothFamous French artists such as Monet, Cezanne and Picasso enjoyedwearing and painting the beret. |
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colossal |
extremely great bulk, extent, force, strength, power or effectThe new stadium is a colossal building, seating around one hundredthousand people. |
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lethargic |
slow-moving, sluggishI was feeling lethargic until I went swimming in the very cold water. |
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luscious |
having a delicious taste or smellThe waiter pointed to cakes and pastries, each more luscious than thelast. |
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lithe |
agile and easily flexed; suppleSam was envious of the lithe gymnasts so decided to incorporate somestretching exercises into his daily routine |
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lucid |
expressed clearly; easy to understandThe tutor gave the boy a lucid explanation of the problem and the boyunderstood it immediately. |
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privilege |
peculiar or personal advantage or rightEducation is a right, not a privilege. |
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etiquette |
rules indicating the proper and polite way to behaveThe defendant’s lawyer advised him on the observance of courtroometiquette. |
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episode |
event or a group of events occurring as part of a sequence; an incidentor period considered in isolationThe South Park episode about nerd culture and the world of onlinegaming is an all-time favourite of the show’s viewers. |
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fugitive |
one who tries to elude justiceGuzmán, the head of the powerful Sinaloa cartel, was Mexico’s most-wanted fugitive until he was recaptured at the start of 2016. |
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altruism |
principle or practice of concern for the welfare of othersResearchers have consistently found that altruism makes people happyand more healthy |