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A person who is noticeably unconventional, eccentric, or bizarre in behavior or appearance.
“He tends to talk to stray cats and collect bottle caps, so the neighborhood kids think he's a weirdo.”
A person who greets or receives guests, visitors, or new arrivals warmly and hospitably.
“She is always a warm welcomer to new members joining the community club.”
Having or showing good intentions, even if the results are not successful or are actually harmful.
“His well-intentioned advice only made the situation more complicated.”
Describing a substance or system that has undergone a secondary, more rigorous stage of blending to ensure maximum uniformity and consistency.
“The chemical solution reached a well mixed 2 state after the secondary agitation cycle was completed.”
Having dimensions or parts that are well-balanced and properly related in size, shape, or amount to each other and to the whole.
“The sculpture is admired for its elegant lines and well-proportioned figure.”
Relating to or characteristic of John Wesley, his theological doctrines, or the Methodist church.
“The seminary places a strong emphasis on Wesleyan theology and practical divinity.”
The time of year in tropical and subtropical climates during which the majority of a region's annual rainfall occurs.
“The island's tourism industry slows down significantly during the wet season due to frequent tropical storms.”
Capable of being wetted; having a surface energy that allows a liquid to spread across it rather than forming droplets.
“The manufacturer treated the plastic film to make it more wettable for the printing ink.”
The act or process of hunting, trapping, or securing a whale.
“Historical records detail the methods of whale capture used by coastal communities.”
A level quayside area, typically of stone or concrete, to which a ship may be moored to load and unload.
“The fishing boats returned to the wharf at dawn to unload their daily catch.”
A common trivia question used to ask which member of the animal kingdom possesses the most extended lingual appendage, typically referring to the blue whale.
“People often ask 'what animal has the longest tongue' at trivia night.”
An analytical inquiry regarding the proportional share that individual parts contribute to a whole, and the practical value of measuring these ratios for comparison, composition analysis, or decision-making.
“Students often ask what are component percentages and why are they useful when analyzing financial statements or chemical mixtures.”
An inquiry asking for the specific molecular representations of the first four straight-chain alkanes: methane (CH₄), ethane (C₂H₆), propane (C₃H₈), and butane (C₄H₁₀).
“Students often ask what are the chemical formulas for methane ethane propane and butane during their introductory organic chemistry classes.”
A specific inquiry regarding the geographical, topographical, and geological characteristics of the high-plateau region located east of the Rocky Mountains in North America.
“Students often ask, 'what are the physical features of the great plains' when studying North American geography.”
A common inquiry used to determine the publication order of J.R.R. Tolkien's two most famous fantasy works.
“Many new readers ask what book came first the hobbit or lord of the rings before starting their journey into Middle-earth.”