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1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definition: Axing is the present participle of the verb "axe". It means to cut or chop something with an axe or to remove something abruptly or ruthlessly.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈæksɪŋ/; UK: /ˈæksɪŋ/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "axe" comes from Old English "æx" and has been used since the 12th century. Axing is a common word used in everyday language, particularly in the context of chopping or cutting something down. It can also be used metaphorically to mean removing something from a situation or ending something abruptly.

5. Synonyms: Cut, chop, hack, sever, remove, eliminate, terminate, end.

6. Related Words: Chops, hacks, slits, splits, cuts.

7. Example Sentences:

• He was axing wood for the fire.
• The company is axing jobs to reduce costs.
• The government is axing funding for the arts.
• The tree was axed down to make space for the new building.

Xenia

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• the act of being hospitable and generous to strangers or guests
• an international relationship between two countries or individuals characterized by hospitality and generosity

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈziːniə/
• UK: /ˈziːnɪə/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "xenia" comes from the Greek word "xenía," which means "hospitality." In ancient Greece, hospitality was considered a sacred duty, and guests were treated with great respect and generosity.
• Today, "xenia" is used to describe the act of being hospitable and generous to strangers or guests, as well as the international relationships between countries or individuals characterized by hospitality and generosity.

5. Synonyms: hospitality, generosity, friendliness, kindness

6. Related Words: guest, host, visit, welcome

7. Example Sentences:

1. She showed great xenia to the refugees fleeing the war-torn country.
2. The two countries established a relationship of xenia, characterized by mutual respect and generosity.

Heres the information you requested: Twixt 1. Parts of Speech:

Twixt is a preposition.

2. Definitions:

Twixt means "between" or "in the middle of".

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /twɪkst/
• UK: /twɪkst/

4. Origin and Usage:

Twixt is a shortened version of the word "betwixt", which was commonly used in Middle English. It is still used in modern English, but less frequently than "between".

5. Synonyms:

Between, amidst, among, surrounded by.

6. Related Words:

Amidst, amongst, betwix.

7. Example Sentences:

• He stood twixt the two trees, unsure which way to go.
• The ball was lost twixt the players feet.
• The town was located twixt the mountains and the sea.

Taxes 1. Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

2. Definitions:

As a noun, Taxes refer to the money that people or businesses have to pay to the government. As a verb, it means to impose a tax on something or someone.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈtæksɪz/

UK: /ˈtæksɪz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "taxes" originated from the Latin word "taxare" which means "to assess." Taxes are a way for the government to generate revenue to fund public services. They are used to finance infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other public goods and services.

5. Synonyms:

• Duties
• Levies
• Tariffs
• Tolls

6. Related Words:

• Asset
• Debit
• Money
• Income
• Costs

7. Example Sentences:

• She paid her taxes on time.
• The government taxes cigarettes to discourage smoking.
• He was upset about the increase in taxes.
• The company was taxed heavily for importing goods.

Heres the information you requested: Xylol 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

Xylol is a colorless, flammable liquid that is used as a solvent and in the production of dyes, rubber, and perfumes.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈzaɪlɑl/

UK: /ˈzʌɪlɒl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word xylol comes from the Greek word "xylon," meaning wood, and "ol," meaning alcohol. It was first used in the mid-19th century.

Xylol is commonly used in the chemical and manufacturing industries as a solvent and in the production of dyes, rubber, and perfumes.

5. Synonyms:

Xylene, dimethylbenzene

6. Related Words:

ethyl, butyl, hexyl, methyl, propyl

7. Example Sentences:

• The chemist used xylol as a solvent in the experiment.
• The perfume was made using a mixture of xylol and other fragrances.
• The rubber industry uses xylol in the production of synthetic rubber.