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ambiance

/ˈæm.bi.əns/

Meanings
noun
A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.

Examples :

"The cozy ambiance of the library made studying more enjoyable. "
environment style sensation art place

Related Words

Illustration shadowed

shadowed verb

/ˈʃædoʊd/ /ˈʃædəʊd/

To shade, cloud or darken.

"The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting."

Illustration polygon

polygon noun

/ˈpɒliɡɒn/ /ˈpɑliɡɑn/

A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

"The teacher asked us to draw a polygon with five sides. "

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atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration studying

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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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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enjoyable adjective

/ɛnˈdʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/

Pleasant, capable of giving pleasure.

"That was an enjoyable day; I had a lot of fun."

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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pronounced verb

/pɹəˈnaʊnst/

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

"I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

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secondary noun

/ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/

Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird.

"The bird's secondary feathers are essential for its flight. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration library

library noun

/ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/

An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.

"The local library has a wide selection of books for children and adults. "

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surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "