a hard typically green mineral often used in jewelry and ornaments
example
The artisan crafted a stunning necklace adorned with delicate jade beads that glimmered in the light.
synonyms
nephritejadeitegreenstone
word origin — from Spanish 'piedra de ijada' meaning 'stone of the flanks', due to its historical use in treating kidney ailments.
jade, resistance, climax, diligence, skirt: meanings and examples
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jade · noun/dʒeɪd/
a hard typically green mineral often used in jewelry and ornaments
The artisan crafted a stunning necklace adorned with delicate jade beads that glimmered in the light.
Synonyms: nephrite, jadeite, greenstone
Origin: from Spanish 'piedra de ijada' meaning 'stone of the flanks', due to its historical use in treating kidney ailments.
resistance · noun/rɪˈzɪstəns/
the ability to resist or withstand opposing forces or influences
The scientist tested the material's **resistance** to heat, ensuring it could withstand extreme temperatures.
Synonyms: opposition, defiance, endurance
Origin: from Latin 'resistentia', from 'resistens', present participle of 'resistere', meaning 'to stand firm against'
climax · noun/ˈklaɪmæks/
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something
The climax of the movie left the audience breathless and on the edge of their seats.
Synonyms: peak, culmination, pinnacle
Origin: From Latin 'climax', meaning 'ladder' or 'stairway', which is derived from Greek 'klimax', signifying 'stair' or 'ladder'.
diligence · noun/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns/
careful and persistent effort or work
Her diligence in completing the project ahead of schedule impressed her supervisors.