Daily Advanced Word List – 17th March 2018, English Language, Meaning, Pronunciation

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beatific [ bee-uh’-Tif-ik ]

[ adjective ]
MEANING :
1. bestowing or imparting bliss or blessings
2. having a saintly or blissful appearance

cavalcade [ kav-uh’ l-KEYD, KAV-uh’ l-keyd ]

[ noun ]
MEANING :
1. a procession esp. one that involves horsemen and riders
2. a sequence, succession or series of noteworthy events or activities

waylay [ WEY-ley, wey-LEY ]

[ transitive verb ]
MEANING :
1. to lie in wait for and attack from ambush
2. to intercept or accost unexpectedly

subpoena [ suh’-PEE-nuh’ ]

[ noun, verb ]
MEANING :
1. (n.) the court order summoning a witness to appear or for the presenting of documents in evidence
2. (v.) the issuing of a court order

throttle [ THROT-l ]

[ noun, transiive verb]
MEANING :
1. (n.) a lever for controlling or manipulating a throttle valve
2. (n.) a valve that regulates the flow of fuel to the engine
3. (n.) the windpipe or throat
4. (tr. v.) to regulate the flow of fuel
5. (tr. v.) to regulate the speed of
6. (tr. v.) to choke or strangle