ebullition

/ˌebəˈlɪʃən/ /ˌɛbjəˈlɪʃən/

Meanings

noun

The act of boiling.

Examples :

"The ebullition of the water in the pot signaled that the pasta was almost ready. "

noun

A sudden emotional outburst.

Examples :

"His frustration with the project reached a point of ebullition, and he angrily slammed his fist on the table. "

emotion mind character

Related Words

reached verb

/ɹiːtʃt/

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

"He reached for a weapon that was on the table."

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

almost noun

/ɔːl.ˈməʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/

Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.

"In all the submissions, they found four papers that were clearly worth publishing and another dozen almosts."

boiling verb

/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/

(of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.

"Boil some water in a pan."

outburst noun

/ˈaʊtˌbɜːst/ /ˈaʊtˌbɝst/

A sudden, often violent expression of emotion or activity.

"Her outburst of anger surprised everyone in the quiet office. "

slammed verb

/slæmd/

To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.

"The little girl slammed the door after her brother teased her. "

angrily adverb

/ˈæŋ.ɡɹə.li/

In an angry manner; under the influence of anger.

""Leave me alone for once," she said angrily."

frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "

signaled verb

/ˈsɪɡnəld/ /ˈsɪɡnəɫd/

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

"The teacher signaled the end of the test by ringing a bell. "

water noun

/ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈwaːʈər] /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."

emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"