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 dichotomy dichotomy /daɪˈkɑːtəmi/

noun

  1. Being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses  ( dichotomy , duality )
    being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
     The dichotomy between eastern and western culture
    the dichotomy between eastern and western culture


 nectar nectar /ˈnɛktɝ/

noun

  1. () A sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators  ( nectar )
    a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
     The hummingbird hovered over the flower, sipping its sweet nectar.
    The hummingbird hovered over the flower, sipping its sweet nectar.
  2. (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal  ( ambrosia , nectar )
    (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal
  3. Fruit juice especially when undiluted  ( nectar )
    fruit juice especially when undiluted
     He poured a glass of fresh nectar for breakfast.
    He poured a glass of fresh nectar for breakfast.


 visual acuity visual acuity /ˈvɪʒuəl əˈkjuːɪti/

noun

  1. Sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)  ( acuity , sharp-sightedness , visual acuity )
    sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)


 sergeant first class sergeant first class /ˈsɑːrʒənt fɜrst klæs/

noun

  1. A sergeant in the Army above the rank of staff sergeant and below master sergeant  ( first sergeant , sergeant first class )
    a sergeant in the Army above the rank of staff sergeant and below master sergeant