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intoxication

/ɪnˌtɑːksɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.

Examples :

"He suffered acute intoxication from the combined effects of several drugs."
medicine substance body drink condition

Related Words

Illustration enthusiastically

enthusiastically adverb

/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/ /ɛnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/

In an enthusiastic manner.

"She enthusiastically volunteered to help with the school bake sale. "

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excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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intoxicated verb

/ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪd/

To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

"The student was intoxicated by the potent fruit juice, feeling dizzy and disoriented. "

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enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

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inspiring verb

/ɪn.ˈspaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

"The teacher's passionate speech inspired the students to work harder on their projects. "

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spirituous adjective

/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəs/ /ˈspɪrɪtjuəs/

Of, pertaining to, containing, or made using alcohol

"The store requires ID to purchase any spirituous beverages. "

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intoxicating verb

/ɪnˈtɑːksɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/

To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

"The strong wine began to intoxicate him after just two glasses. "

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poisoning verb

/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪznɪŋ/

To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).

"The assassin poisoned the king."

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passionate noun

/ˈpæʃənət/

A passionate individual.

"Her passion for baking was a powerful motivating force. "

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dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "