A place in the Bering Strait that is part of both the United States and Russia, connected by a thin strip of land. It consists of two islands, Diomede Island (also known as Little Diomede) and Big Diomede (also known as Ilimenyakh).
/daɪ.ˈoʊ.mi.deɪ/
Describing a person who exhibits a lax or extravagant lifestyle, in contrast to the strict, austere practices of an ascetic. It refers to living a life that is far from the rigorous self-denial and simplicity associated with asceticism.
/æntəˈsɛktɪk/
A peculiar term that seems to be a nonce word or neologism. It does not have a standard or widely recognized English meaning but can be creatively defined or used in specific contexts.
/ko.bu/
A surname, commonly of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'verniz' meaning 'glossy' or 'shiny'
/vɜːrˈnɪzəlɒs/
An official or representative of a political party branch or organization, typically responsible for organizing and mobilizing voters in a specific district or community.
/ˈbrɑːnt.mən/
The condition of being broken; the state of fragmentation or pieces. Often used metaphorically to describe failure or deterioration.
/ˈbrəʊ.kən.ɪ.z/
A substance that is the dehydrated form of a hydrated acid, typically used as a desiccant or in chemical reactions. Anhydrides can also form when acids lose water, resulting in a compound known for its drying properties.
/ˈænhaɪdrɪd/
Used in the past tense of 'fail,' meaning to come to an end, to be ineffective, or to be unsuccessful. This term is often found in older texts, literature, or hymns.
/ˈfɛl.ɪθ/
A benign tumor of lymphoid tissue, usually of the lymph node.
/ˈlɪfəˌoʊdəˌnoʊmə/