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axolotl

[ ak-suh-lot-l ] [ 疆k slt l ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

any of several salamanders that inhabit lakes and ponds of Mexico and remain in the larval stage as sexually mature adults.

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More about axolotl

  • First recorded in English around 178090.
  • Comes from the Nahuatl word 櫻單梭喧梭.
  • The word 櫻單梭喧梭 combines (tl), meaning “water” and 單梭喧梭, which means “page or attendant.”

EXAMPLES OF AXOLOTL

  • Mexican lakes and ponds provide the perfect habitat for the axolotl to thrive in its unique larval form.
  • Scientists study the axolotl to better understand regeneration capabilities in amphibians.

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poetize

[ poh-i-tahyz ] [ po 阞ta阞z ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to write poetry.

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More about poetize

  • First recorded in 157585.
  • Formed from the word poet.
  • Poet comes via the Middle English word poetefrom Greek梯棗勳襲喧廎s, which meant, literally, “maker.”

EXAMPLES OF POETIZE

  • As the sun set over the horizon, he felt inspired to poetize his feelings on paper.
  • During her travels, she would poetize about the various cultures and landscapes she encountered.

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remunerate

[ ri-myoo-nuh-reyt ] [ r阞myu nre阞t ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb (used with object)

to pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble, etc.

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More about remunerate

  • First recorded in 151525.
  • Comes from the past participle of the Latin word rem贖ner櫻ri, to repay, reward.
  • Rem贖ner櫻ri comes from the Latin prefix re-, “again,” and m贖ner櫻re, to give, bestow.

EXAMPLES OF REMUNERATE

  • After completing the project ahead of schedule, the company was quick to remunerate the team for their hard work.
  • As a token of appreciation, the organization will remunerate all volunteers for their dedication and commitment.
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