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Heres the dictionary-style entry for "ephod": ephod

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a ceremonial garment worn by Jewish priests in ancient times, consisting of a sleeveless tunic with a breastpiece.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈiːfɑːd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈiːfɒd/

Origin and Usage: The word "ephod" comes from the Hebrew word "ephodh," which means "garment" or "vest." In the Bible, the ephod is described as a garment worn by Jewish priests during religious ceremonies. The ephod was made of fine linen and was adorned with precious stones and gold. Today, the word "ephod" is still used to refer to this ceremonial garment.

Synonyms: none

Related Words: codex, loden, poxed, redox

Example Sentences:

• During the religious ceremony, the priest wore an ephod.
• The ephod was adorned with precious stones and gold.
• The ephod was an important part of the priests ceremonial attire.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

A sepoy is a native Indian soldier who served in the British army during the colonial period.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈsiːpɔɪ/

UK: /ˈsiːpɔɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sepoy" comes from the Hindi word "sipahi," which means soldier. Sepoys were used extensively by the British East India Company during the 18th and 19th centuries to maintain colonial control over India and other parts of South Asia. Sepoys were recruited from various castes and religions in India and were trained and equipped by the British. They played a significant role in various conflicts and wars, including the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

None

Example Sentences:

• During the colonial period, the British army relied heavily on sepoys to maintain control over India.
• Many sepoys were recruited from rural areas and were often from lower castes.
• The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was largely fueled by the sepoys dissatisfaction with British rule.

Here is the dictionary-style definition for "pored": pored

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To read or study something carefully and attentively.

Pronunciations: US: /pɔrd/ UK: /pɔːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "pored" is the past tense of the verb "pore." It originated from the Middle English word "pouren" which means "to gaze intently." The word is commonly used in academic and research settings where one needs to read or study something carefully and attentively.

Synonyms: scrutinize, examine, study, peruse, pore over

Related Words: study, read, learn, focus, think

Example Sentences:

• She pored over the research papers to find relevant information for her thesis.
• He was poring over the map to find the best route for their road trip.
• The students pored over the textbook to prepare for their exam.

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: graceful and elegant bearing in a person; composure and dignity of manner; a state of balance or equilibrium.

Verb: be or cause to be balanced or suspended.

Pronunciations

US: /pɔɪz/

UK: /pɔɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "poise" comes from the Old French word "poiser" meaning "to weigh" and the Latin word "pensare" meaning "to weigh or consider." The noun form of "poise" refers to a state of balance or equilibrium, while the verb form refers to the act of being or causing to be balanced or suspended. "Poise" is commonly used to describe someone who has a graceful and elegant bearing, or to describe a state of composure and dignity of manner.

Synonyms

Balance, equilibrium, steadiness, composure, self-possession, self-assurance, self-control, self-confidence.

Related Words

Noise, hoise, toise, coirs, hoist.

Example Sentences

Noun:

• She moved with poise and grace across the dance floor.
• He maintained his poise and composure in the face of criticism.
• The ballerinas poise and balance were the envy of her peers.

Verb:

• The acrobat poises herself on the tightrope before beginning her routine.
• He poises the pencil on the edge of the desk, ready to write.
• The bird poises itself in mid-air before swooping down to catch its prey.

Trope

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.

Pronunciation (US): /troʊp/

Pronunciation (UK): /trəʊp/

Origin and Usage: The word "trope" comes from the Greek word "tropos," meaning "turn" or "way." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a figure of speech or a rhetorical device. Today, it is commonly used in literary criticism and analysis to describe recurring themes or motifs in literature, film, and other forms of media.

Synonyms: Figure of speech, metaphor, symbol, motif, theme.

Related Words: Theme, motif, symbol, image, metaphor.

Example Sentences:

1. One common trope in horror movies is the "final girl" who survives the killers attacks.
2. The use of animal imagery is a common trope in literature.
3. The films use of flashbacks is a familiar trope in storytelling.