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appealing

/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/ /əˈpi.lɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

Examples :

"The student appealed to the teacher to reconsider the failing grade, hoping to vindicate their hard work. "
law politics government right communication

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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attractive adjective

/əˈtɹæktɪv/

Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.

"The vibrant colors of the new school uniforms were attractive to the students. "

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controverted verb

/ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrtɪd/ /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrtɪd/

To dispute, to argue about (something).

"The students controverted the teacher's claim about the historical event, presenting evidence that contradicted her statement. "

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reconsider verb

/ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/ /rɪkənˈsɪdər/

To consider a matter again

"Is there any way I can get you to reconsider selling your car?"

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reexamination noun

/ˌriːɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌriːɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/

A second or subsequent examination.

"After failing the math test, Sarah requested a reexamination to improve her grade. "

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corroborate verb

/kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/

To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.

"The witness's statement corroborated the victim's account of the incident. "

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elsewhere noun

/ˌɛlsˈʍɛːə/ /ˈɛlsˌʍɛːɹ/

A place other than here.

"My favorite books are kept at the library; I don't have them elsewhere. "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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vindicate verb

/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/

To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

"The police investigation vindicated the teacher, proving she had not stolen the school funds. "

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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suspension noun

/səˈspɛnʃən/

The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.

"suspension from a hook"

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statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "