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 inauguration inauguration /ˌɪˌnɔgjəˈreɪʃən/

noun

  1. () The act of starting a new operation or practice  ( startup , start-up , inauguration )
    the act of starting a new operation or practice
     He opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
    he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
     The startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes
    the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes
  2. The ceremonial induction into a position  ( inaugural , inauguration )
    the ceremonial induction into a position
     The new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
    the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration


 slap slap /ˈslæp/

adverb

  1. Directly  ( bolt , slap , slapdash , bang , smack [Informal] )
    directly
     He ran bang into the pole
    he ran bang into the pole
     Ran slap into her
    ran slap into her

noun

  1. The act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand  ( slap , smack , smacking )
    the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
  2. A blow from a flat object (as an open hand)  ( slap , smack )
    a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

verb

  1. () Hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand  ( slap )
    hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
     The impatient teacher slapped the student
    The impatient teacher slapped the student
     A gunshot slapped him on the forehead
    a gunshot slapped him on the forehead


 parsley parsley /ˈpɑːrsli/

noun

  1. Aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food  ( parsley )
    aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food
     Parsley is a herb commonly used to garnish and flavor dishes
    Parsley is a herb commonly used to garnish and flavor dishes
  2. Annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves  ( parsley , Petroselinum crispum )
    annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves


 Affirmed Affirmed /əˈfɜrmd/

noun

  1. Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978  ( Affirmed )
    thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
     Following closely after Seattle Slew, Affirmed clinched the Triple Crown in 1978.
    Following closely after Seattle Slew, Affirmed clinched the Triple Crown in 1978.