ae nə mi noun 1. a breakdown or lack of values, norms, or structure in a society. 2. the alienated feeling of an individual or class resulting from such a breakdown. 3….
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ergonomics
uhr gə na mihks plural noun (used with a sing. verb) the study of how to adapt machines or work space to human needs, particularly by minimizing physical discomfort and maximizing efficiency….
plaintive
pleIn tihv adjective showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. The baby’s plaintive cry pierced her mother’s heart.
frisson
fri son noun an intense sensation of excitement or fear that comes on suddenly; thrill. A frisson of excitement shot through her as she realized what an opportunity she’d just been given.
aurora
ə ro rə noun 1. in Roman mythology, the goddess of dawn. 2. (l.c.) the dawn or beginning of something. The treaty brought about the aurora of peace. 3. (l.c.) bands or streamers of…