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Chapter Exercises 31max ● i ● mum (măksß-mßm) n., pl. -mums or -ma (-mß) 1a. Thegreatest possible quantity or degree. b. The greatest quantity ordegree reached or recorded; the upper limit of variation. c. Thetime or period during which the highest point or degree is attained.2. An upper limit permitted by law or other authority. 3.Astronomy a. The moment when a variable star is most brilliant.b. The magnitude of the star at such a moment. 4. Mathematicsa. The greatest value assumed by a function over a given interval.b. The largest number in a set ❖. adj. 1. Having or being themaximum reached or attainable: maximum temperature. 2. Of,relating to, or making up a maximum: the maximum number in aseries. [Lat. neut. of maximus, greatest. See meg- in App.]7. Which part of speech and definition number best fits thissentence: The police stopped me for driving over the maximum.8. What are the two full plural spellings of maximum?9. What two parts of speech can maximum be?10. Give the part of the speech and number of the definition of maximummost often used in astronomy.■ Practicing Strategies: Using a Dictionary Pronunciation KeyTo practice using a pronunciation key, look up the symbols for each wordin the key on the inside front cover of this book. Try saying the words outloud. Then check yourself on the audio website for this chapter atwww.cengage.com/devenglish/richek8e.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.1. accolade ăkß-làd2. pseudonym so — odß-n˘m3. cuisine kw˘-zèn4. epitome ˘-p˘tß-mè5. cliché klè-shà■ Practicing Strategies: Using the Dictionary IndependentlyUse a print or online dictionary to answer the following questions.1. What is a babirusa?2. In what language was the word nostril first recorded?