Sunday, March 19, 2017

EMBALM

WORD: EMBALM

MEANING:
1. To treat (a corpse) with preservatives in order to prevent decay.
2. To protect from change or oblivion; preserve or fix: "A precedent embalms a principle" (Benjamin Disraeli).
3. To impart fragrance to; perfume: Spicy aromas embalmed the air.
4. preserves, mummified, protects

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. One month on, Malaysia embalms Kim Jong Nam's body, awaiting next of kin

PRONOUNCE:
em·balm - एम्बाम

LINK: EMBALM

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