Aug 01, 2026
Cauterize
(v.)
cau-ter-ize
kaw-tuh-rahyz
Definition:
To burn for curative purposes.
Example:
He cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
Secession
(n.)
se-ce-ssion
si-sesh-uh n
Definition:
Formal withdrawal from an organization.
Example:
Activists who call for the Hong Kong's secession from China can face grave danger from the state.
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