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 Independent State of Papua New Guinea Independent State of Papua New Guinea /ɪndɪˈpɛndənt steɪt əv ˈpæpuə nuː ˈɡɪni/

noun

  1. A parliamentary democracy on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea; in 1975 it became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations  ( Independent State of Papua New Guinea , Papua New Guinea )
    a parliamentary democracy on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea; in 1975 it became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations
     Papua New Guinea is home to over 800 languages and a diverse array of cultures and traditions
    Papua New Guinea is home to over 800 languages and a diverse array of cultures and traditions


 evil evil /ˈiːvəl/

adjective

  1. () Morally bad or wrong  ( evil )
    morally bad or wrong
     Evil purposes
    evil purposes
     An evil influence
    an evil influence
     Evil deeds
    evil deeds
  2. () Having the nature of vice  ( evil , vicious )
    having the nature of vice
  3. Having or exerting a malignant influence  ( evil , malefic , malevolent , malign )
    having or exerting a malignant influence
     Malevolent stars
    malevolent stars
     A malefic force
    a malefic force

noun

  1. () Morally objectionable behavior  ( immorality , iniquity , wickedness , evil )
    morally objectionable behavior
      The villain in the story represented pure evil.
    The villain in the story represented pure evil.
  2. () That which causes harm, destruction or misfortune  ( evil )
    that which causes harm, destruction or misfortune
     The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones
    the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones
  3. () The quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice  ( evilness , evil )
    the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
     Attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world
    attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world


 agonist agonist /ˈæɡənɪst/

noun

  1. (biochemistry) a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction  ( agonist )
    (biochemistry) a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction
  2. A muscle that contracts while another relaxes  ( agonist )
    a muscle that contracts while another relaxes
     When bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist
    when bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist
  3. Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)  ( agonist )
    someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)
     The two agonists faced each other, ready to prove their strength.
    The two agonists faced each other, ready to prove their strength.
  4. The principal character in a work of fiction  ( agonist , protagonist )
    the principal character in a work of fiction


 stirk stirk /stɝːk/

noun

  1. [British] Yearling heifer or bullock  ( stirk [British] )
    yearling heifer or bullock
     We sold our stirk to a neighboring farmer.
    We sold our stirk to a neighboring farmer.