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Adjective
Easily angered; irritable.
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Etymology: From Latin Δ«rΔcundus (“prone to anger”) + English diminutive suffix -ulous, modeled after formations like credulous.
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adjective | om·bro·phil·ous | \ ΛΓ€m-brΙ-Λfi-lΙs \
Definition:
Thriving in or especially tolerant of abundant rainfall; rain-loving.
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Example:
Ombrophilous plants such as ferns and mosses flourish in tropical rainforests.
Etymology:
From Greek ombros ‘rain shower’ + -philous (from philos ‘loving’).
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Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph; exultantly joyful.
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From Latin jubilare (“to shout for joy”), related to jubilus (“a joyful shout”), adopted into French jubilant and Middle English via Late Latin.
elated, ecstatic, overjoyed, exultant, rejoicing
mournful, sorrowful, despondent, disheartened
Often used in contexts involving celebration, triumph, or emotional release after a period of tension or anticipation.
Kinetosis noun | ki·ne·to·sis | \ kΙ-ΛnΔ-ΛtΕ-sΙs \
Definition:
A condition marked by nausea, dizziness, or other discomfort caused by motion, especially during travel by car, ship, airplane, or amusement rides. Commonly known as motion sickness or travel sickness.
Etymology:
From Greek kinΔtikos (“moving, pertaining to motion”) + -osis (“condition”).
Example:
She always takes ginger tablets to prevent kinetosis before long boat trips.
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