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 rocket scientist rocket scientist /ˈrɑːkɪt ˈsaɪəntɪst/

noun

  1. An engineer who builds and tests rockets  ( rocket engineer , rocket scientist )
    an engineer who builds and tests rockets
  2. A clever thinker  ( rocket scientist )
    a clever thinker
     You do not have to be a rocket scientist to figure that out
    you do not have to be a rocket scientist to figure that out


 graving tool graving tool /ˈɡreɪvɪŋ tuːl/

noun

  1. A tool used by an engraver  ( graver , graving tool , pointel , pointrel )
    a tool used by an engraver


 aperitif aperitif /əˌpɛrəˈtiːf/

noun

  1. Alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer  ( aperitif )
    alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer
     I would like to start with an aperitif before dinner
    I would like to start with an aperitif before dinner


 coup de grace coup de grace /ˈkuː də ˈgræs/

noun

  1. The blow that kills (usually mercifully)  ( coup de grace , deathblow , coup de grâce )
    the blow that kills (usually mercifully)