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climax

/ˈklaɪmæks/

Meanings
noun
(originally rhetorical) A rhetorical device in which a series is arranged in ascending order.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture had a climax, with each point building on the previous one to explain the complex concept. "
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Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration confessed

confessed verb

/kənˈfɛst/

To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

"I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!"

Illustration confronted

confronted verb

/kənˈfɹʌntɪd/

To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with

"We should confront him about the missing money."

Illustration culmination

culmination noun

/ˌkʌl.mɪnˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/

The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.

"The culmination of the sun's journey across the sky occurred at noon. "

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration delicious

delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

Illustration narrative

narrative noun

/ˈnæɹətɪv/

The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.

"The teacher's narrative of the historical event was clear and easy to follow. "

Illustration rhetorical

rhetorical adjective

/ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/

Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

"A rhetorical question is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected."

Illustration stressful

stressful adjective

/ˈstɹɛsfəl/

Irritating; causing stress.

"The long commute was very stressful. "

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

Illustration increasingly

increasingly adverb

/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/ /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

Increasing in amount or intensity

"The dog's barking became increasingly louder throughout the night. "

Illustration ascending

ascending verb

/əˈsɛndɪŋ/

To move upward, to fly, to soar.

"He ascended to heaven upon a cloud."