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Here is the information you requested in an easy-to-understand dictionary style: Afoul

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a state of entanglement or conflict; in a state of collision or opposition.

Pronunciation (US): ə-ˈfau̇l

Pronunciation (UK): ə-ˈfaʊl

Origin and Usage: The word "afoul" is derived from the Middle English phrase "on fūle," which means "in a tangle." It first appeared in English literature in the 17th century. The word is commonly used in nautical and aviation contexts to describe a situation where two objects collide or become entangled with each other.

Synonyms: Entangled, Collided, Conflicted, Opposed, Clashed

Related Words: Focal, Flora, Aloft, Fault, Flout

Example Sentences:

• The two ships were sailing towards each other, and they collided afoul.
• The bird got afoul of the power lines and was electrocuted.
• The two political parties got afoul of each other during the debate.

Heres the information you requested: Youth

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: The period between childhood and adulthood; the quality or state of being young.

Pronunciations: US: /juθ/; UK: /juːθ/

Origin and Usage: The word "youth" originated from the Old English word "geogoth" which means "youth, young man." It has been used in English since the 12th century. The word is commonly used to describe the period of life between childhood and adulthood, but it can also be used to describe the quality or state of being young.

Synonyms: Adolescence, boyhood, girlhood, juvenescence, minority, pubescence, springtime, youthfulness

Related Words: Child, teen, young

Example Sentences:

• She spent her youth traveling the world.
• He was full of energy and enthusiasm, a true embodiment of youth.
• The youth of today are more tech-savvy than ever before.
• During his youth, he was a talented athlete.
• They met in their youth and have been best friends ever since.

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noun

Definitions:

1. great skill or expertise in a particular field
2. objects of art, such as paintings, sculptures, or ceramics, that are of high quality and collectible

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈvɜrtʃu/
• UK: /ˈvəːtjuː/

Origin and Usage:

The word "virtu" comes from the Italian word "virtù," meaning "excellence" or "virtue." It was first used in English in the early 17th century to refer to a persons skill or expertise in a particular field. Over time, it also came to refer to objects of art that were considered to be of high quality and collectible.

Synonyms:

• expertise
• mastery
• skill
• artistry
• collectibles

Related Words:

• artel
• avert
• irate
• trave
• urate

Example Sentences:

1. She showed great virtu in playing the piano.
2. The museum has a collection of virtu that includes paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.

Uvula

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: The uvula is a small, fleshy, bell-shaped structure hanging from the soft palate at the back of the throat. It is part of the oral cavity and plays a role in speech and swallowing.

3. Pronunciations: US: yoo-vyuh-luh, UK: yoo-vyoo-luh

4. Origin and Usage: The word "uvula" comes from the Latin word "uvola," meaning "little grape." The uvula has been studied for centuries and has been associated with various functions, including speech, swallowing, and preventing food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing. It is also sometimes used as a surgical target for treating sleep apnea.

5. Synonyms: Dangly thing at the back of the throat, palatine uvula, soft palate

6. Related Words: Palat, Volar

7. Example Sentences:

1. When she opened her mouth wide, the doctor could see her uvula.
2. The uvula helps to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity.
3. He had to have his uvula removed to treat his sleep apnea.

Zebus 1. Parts of Speech

Zebus is a noun.

2. Definitions

Zebus are a type of domestic cattle that originated in South Asia and have a distinctive hump over their shoulders. They are known for their ability to tolerate hot, dry climates.

3. Pronunciations

US: ZEE-buhs

UK: ZEE-buhs

4. Origin and Usage

Zebus are believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent over 5,000 years ago. They have been used for milk, meat, and draft purposes in many parts of the world. In the United States, zebras are primarily used for meat production.

5. Synonyms

Brahman cattle, humped cattle

6. Related Words

beaus, abuse, abuzz, zeals, zeins

7. Example Sentences

• The farmer raised a herd of zebus on his ranch.
• Zebras are known for their distinctive hump over their shoulders.
• Zebras are commonly used for meat production in the United States.