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 apoplexy apoplexy /ˈæpəˌplɛksi/

noun

  1. A sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain  ( apoplexy , cerebrovascular accident , CVA , stroke )
    a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
     He suffered a stroke that left him with partial paralysis on one side of his body
    He suffered a stroke that left him with partial paralysis on one side of his body


 cowbell cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/

noun

  1. A bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located  ( cowbell )
    a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located
     The gentle clinking of the cowbell helped the farmer locate his cows in the large field.
    The gentle clinking of the cowbell helped the farmer locate his cows in the large field.


 statue statue /ˈstæˌtʃuː/

noun

  1. () A sculpture representing a human or animal  ( statue )
    a sculpture representing a human or animal
      The statue of liberty stood tall in New York City.
    The statue of liberty stood tall in New York City.


 advert advert /ˈædvɜːrt/

noun

  1. [British] A public promotion of some product or service  ( advert [British] , advertizement [American, Non-standard] , advertizing [American, Non-standard] , ad [Informal] , advertisement , advertising )
    a public promotion of some product or service
     I saw an advertisement for a new movie during the commercial break
    I saw an advertisement for a new movie during the commercial break

verb

  1. Make reference to  ( advert , bring up , name , cite , mention , refer )
    make reference to
     His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
    His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
  2. Make a more or less disguised reference to  ( advert , allude , touch )
    make a more or less disguised reference to
     He alluded to the problem but did not mention it
    He alluded to the problem but did not mention it
  3. Give heed (to)  ( advert , pay heed , attend , give ear , hang )
    give heed (to)
     The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
    The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
     She hung on his every word
    She hung on his every word
     They attended to everything he said
    They attended to everything he said