stimulus
/ˈstɪm.jʊ.ləs/
noun [ C ] plural stimuli
1. something that causes growth or activity
Foreign investment has been a stimulus to the industry.
The book will provide a stimulus to research in this very important area.
2.
SPECIALIZED
something which causes part of the body to react
The tip of the tongue is sensitive to salt and sweet stimuli and the back of the tongue is sensitive to bitter
stimuli.
style
/staɪl/
noun
FASHION
3. [ C or U ] fashion, especially in clothing
a style consultant
The classic black dress is always in style.
I read the fashion pages in the newspapers to keep up with the latest styles.
style
/staɪl/
noun
DESIGN
4. [ C ] a particular shape or design, especially of a person's hair, clothes, or a piece of furniture
a formal style of hat
Her hair was cut in a really nice style.
See also hairstyle
style
/staɪl/
noun
HIGH QUALITY
5. [ U ]
APPROVING
high quality in appearance, design or behaviour
That car' s got real style, which is no surprise considering how much it cost.
When she decides to do something, she always does it in/with great style.
style
/staɪl/
noun
FLOWER PART
6. [ C ]
SPECIALIZED
the middle section of the carpel (= female reproductive part) of a flower, connecting the
ovary to the stigma
taste
/teɪst/
noun
JUDGMENT
3. [ C or U ] a person's approval of and liking for particular things
I've never really cared much for flash new cars - old vintage cars are more to my taste (= what I like) .
4. [ U ]
APPROVING
a person's ability to judge and recognise what is good or suitable, especially relating to
such matters as art, style, beauty and behaviour
He has the most awful taste so you can probably imagine what his house looks like.
His taste in clothes leaves a little to be desired.
He told a joke about death that I thought was in rather poor taste considering that Steve's father had just
died.
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