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aces

/ˈeɪ.sɪz/

Meanings
noun
A single point or spot on a playing card or die.

Examples :

"The die showed two aces. "
number game

Related Words

Illustration fundamental

fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

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tournaments noun

/ˈtʊrnəmənts/ /ˈtʊrnəmɛnts/

During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

"During the Middle Ages, tournaments helped knights practice fighting skills. "

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interviews noun

/ˈɪntərvjuːz/ /ˈɪntərvjuz/

An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.

"The royal family's interviews with the press were held at Buckingham Palace. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration physicists

physicists noun

/ˈfɪzɪsɪsts/

A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.

"Physicists study the universe and try to understand how it works. "

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finishing verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration butterflies

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

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components noun

/kəmˈpoʊnənts/ /kɑmˈpoʊnənts/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

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consistently adverb

/kənˈsɪstəntli/ /kənˈsɪstəntliː/

(manner) In a consistent manner.

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "

Illustration attraction

attraction noun

/əˈtɹækʃən/

The tendency to attract.

"The attraction of a good teacher to their students is often strong. "

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exhausted verb

/ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."

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wildflowers noun

/ˈwaɪldflaʊərz/ /ˈwaɪldˌflaʊərz/

A wild (uncultivated) flowering plant.

"The meadow was covered in colorful wildflowers. "