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adultery

/əˈdʌltəɹi/

Meanings
noun
Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.

Examples :

"She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high."
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Illustration disruption

disruption noun

/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/

An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.

"The loud construction outside caused a major disruption to my online class. "

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intercourse noun

/ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/

Communication, conversation.

"After the meeting, there was a period of intercourse between the colleagues, discussing the project's next steps. "

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questioning verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The teacher was questioning the student about the missing assignment. "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration degradation

degradation noun

/ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/

The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

"The teacher's harsh criticism led to a degradation of the student's self-esteem. "

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commandment noun

/kəˈmɑːndmənt/ /kəˈmændmənt/

A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.

"The teacher reminded the students of the commandment to be respectful to each other. "

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adulteration noun

/əˈdʌltəˈreɪʃən/

The action of adulterating, being mixed with extraneous material, illicit substitution of one substance for another.

"The adulteration of the olive oil with cheaper vegetable oil made it taste bland and less healthy. "

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corruption noun

/kəˈɹʌpʃən/

The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity

"The politician's acceptance of expensive gifts was seen as a clear example of corruption. "

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punishments noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishments for tardiness include detention and writing apologies. "

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environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

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regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "