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 unwellness unwellness /ʌnˈwɛlnəs/

noun

  1. Impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism  ( unwellness , malady , sickness , illness )
    impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
     I'm feeling under the weather and think I might be coming down with an illness
    I'm feeling under the weather and think I might be coming down with an illness


 morphea morphea /mɔːrˈfiːə/

noun

  1. Localized scleroderma  ( morphea )
    localized scleroderma
     She consulted a dermatologist for her morphea condition.
    She consulted a dermatologist for her morphea condition.


 respite respite /ˈrɛspɪt/

noun

  1. () A pause from doing something (as work)  ( recess , time out , break , respite )
    a pause from doing something (as work)
     We took a 10-minute break
    we took a 10-minute break
     He took time out to recuperate
    he took time out to recuperate
  2. () A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort  ( reprieve , respite )
    a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
  3. () An interruption in the intensity or amount of something  ( abatement , hiatus , reprieve , respite , suspension )
    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  4. (law) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment  ( reprieve , respite )
    (law) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
  5. A pause for relaxation  ( respite , rest period , relief , rest )
    a pause for relaxation
     People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
    people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests

verb

  1. Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution  ( reprieve , respite )
    postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution


 giveaway giveaway /ˈgɪvəˌweɪ/

noun

  1. () A gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group  ( giveaway )
    a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group
  2. A television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards  ( game show , giveaway )
    a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards
     The contestants were excited to participate in the game show
    The contestants were excited to participate in the game show
  3. An unintentional disclosure  ( giveaway )
    an unintentional disclosure