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 transfiguration transfiguration /ˌtrænsfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/

noun

  1. The act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify  ( transfiguration )
    the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify
  2. A striking change in appearance, character or circumstances  ( metamorphosis , transfiguration )
    a striking change in appearance, character or circumstances
     The metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
    the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting

 Transfiguration

  1. (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus  ( Transfiguration , Transfiguration of Jesus )
    (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus
  2. (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus  ( August 6 , Transfiguration , Transfiguration Day )
    (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus


 East Indian fig tree East Indian fig tree /ˈiːst ˈɪndiən fɪg triː/

noun

  1. East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks  ( banian , banian tree , banyan , banyan tree , East Indian fig tree , Ficus bengalensis , Indian banyan )
    East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks


 booth booth /ˈbuːθ/

noun

  1. () Small area set off by walls for special use  ( cubicle , kiosk , booth , stall )
    small area set off by walls for special use
     The farmer kept the horse in a stall in the barn.
    The farmer kept the horse in a stall in the barn.
  2. () A table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches  ( booth )
    a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
     They chose a quiet booth in the corner of the restaurant for their dinner date.
    They chose a quiet booth in the corner of the restaurant for their dinner date.
  3. A small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment  ( booth )
    a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment
     They bought cotton candy from a colorful booth at the fair.
    They bought cotton candy from a colorful booth at the fair.

 Booth

  1. United States actor and assassin of President Lincoln (1838-1865)  ( Booth , John Wilkes Booth )
    United States actor and assassin of President Lincoln (1838-1865)


 infectious disease infectious disease /ɪnˈfɛkʃəs dɪˈziːz/

noun

  1. () A disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact  ( infectious disease )
    a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
      The outbreak of an infectious disease required immediate quarantine.
    The outbreak of an infectious disease required immediate quarantine.