Mr genuine Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary
sheer
According to the United Nations Environmental Program, the [sheer] volume of discarded technological consumer goods, also called “e-waste,” could be as high as 50 million tons per year worldwide. Not only that, but e-waste contains toxins, such as lead, cadmium, and PVC.
Which definition of sheer?
1. very heavy, large
2. taken alone, unmixed, considered by itself (I have written the second definition by myself. This is what I get from the passage. However, I couldn't find any related definition to this. Maybe 1st definition is right.)
Which definition of sheer?
1. very heavy, large
2. taken alone, unmixed, considered by itself (I have written the second definition by myself. This is what I get from the passage. However, I couldn't find any related definition to this. Maybe 1st definition is right.)
Top answer
nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis). "she giggled with sheer delight"
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nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).
"she giggled with sheer delight"
"she giggled with sheer delight"
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What about:
Considered or operating apart from anything else:
Ex: got the job through sheer persistence.
Considered or operating apart from anything else:
Ex: got the job through sheer persistence.
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Mr genuineConsidered or operating apart from anything else:I think it's fine.
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