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 common nutcracker common nutcracker /ˈkɒmən ˈnʌtkrækər/

noun

  1. Old World nutcracker  ( common nutcracker , Nucifraga caryocatactes )
    Old World nutcracker


 Fundulus heteroclitus Fundulus heteroclitus /fʌnˈdjuːləs hɛtərˈɔːklɪtəs/

noun

  1. Silver-and-black killifish of saltwater marshes along the Atlantic coast of the United States  ( Fundulus heteroclitus , mummichog )
    silver-and-black killifish of saltwater marshes along the Atlantic coast of the United States


 xylophone xylophone /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/

noun

  1. () A percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets  ( marimba , xylophone )
    a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets


 optimism optimism /ˈɑːptɪˌmɪzəm/

noun

  1. () The optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well  ( optimism )
    the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
      Even in difficult times, she held onto her optimism and believed in a brighter future.
    Even in difficult times, she held onto her optimism and believed in a brighter future.
  2. A general disposition to expect the best in all things  ( optimism )
    a general disposition to expect the best in all things
     Her optimism was infectious, making everyone around her hopeful.
    Her optimism was infectious, making everyone around her hopeful.