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accented

/ˈæksɛntɪd/ /ˈækˌsɛntɪd/

Meanings
verb
To express the accent of vocally; to utter with accent.

Examples :

"The teacher accented the word "difficult" to help the students understand its pronunciation. "
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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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prominent adjective

/ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/

Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant

"The mountain's prominent peak was visible from miles away. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

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accentuate verb

/ækˈsen.tʃuˌeɪt/

To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.

"The teacher asked the student to accentuate the final syllable of the word "laboratory". "

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express noun

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

"I took the express into town."

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upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

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pronunciation noun

/pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.

"What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?"

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emphatically adverb

/ɪmˈfætɪkli/ /ɛmˈfætɪkli/

In an emphatic manner; with emphasis.

"She emphatically denied stealing the cookie, shaking her head and raising her voice. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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emphasize verb

/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."