ˈbɒdi ˈbɑdi ˈsɛn.tɚ ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ) ˈsen.tə(ɹ) ˈsɛn.tɚ kənˈsɪst(ə)ns kənˈsɪstəns kənˈsɪstənsi ˈkɔn.tɛnt ˈɛsəns dʒɪst hɑːt hɑɹt ˈkɜːnəl ˈkɝnəl ˈmæɹəʊ ˈmæɹoʊ miːnz miːt ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ ˌnɪtiˈɡɹɪti ˈnɪtiˈɡɹɪti nʌb pɪθ ˈsʌbstəns the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists DNA is the substance of our genes a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man the property of holding together and retaining its shape wool has more body than rayon when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake the idea that is intended What is the meaning of this proverb? the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience the gist of the prosecutor's argument the heart and soul of the Republican Party the nub of the story content communicating a message; what something is about considerable capital (wealth or income) he is a man of means material of a particular kind or constitution the immune response recognizes invading substances