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 diabetes diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

noun

  1. () A polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst  ( diabetes )
    a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
     My grandmother has diabetes and needs to be careful with her diet and medication
    My grandmother has diabetes and needs to be careful with her diet and medication


 Nauru Nauru /nɑːˈruː/

noun

  1. A small island in the central Pacific Ocean 2,800 miles to the southwest of Hawaii; in Micronesia to the west of the Gilbert Islands  ( Nauru , Nauru Island , Pleasant Island )
    a small island in the central Pacific Ocean 2,800 miles to the southwest of Hawaii; in Micronesia to the west of the Gilbert Islands
  2. An island republic on Nauru Island; phosphate exports support the economy  ( Nauru , Republic of Nauru )
    an island republic on Nauru Island; phosphate exports support the economy


 homeroom homeroom /ˈhoʊmruːm/

noun

  1. A classroom in which all students in a particular grade (or in a division of a grade) meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher who takes attendance and does other administrative business  ( home room , homeroom )
    a classroom in which all students in a particular grade (or in a division of a grade) meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher who takes attendance and does other administrative business


 sensible horizon sensible horizon /ˈsɛnsɪbəl həˈraɪzən/

noun

  1. The line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet  ( apparent horizon , sensible horizon , skyline , horizon , visible horizon )
    the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
      They watched the sun set below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of purple and gold.
    They watched the sun set below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of purple and gold.