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armistice

/ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ /-məstəs/

Meanings
proper noun
The armistice agreement signed between the Allies and Germany on 11 November 1918 to end World War I; (by extension) the end of World War I.

Examples :

"The Armistice, signed on November 11, 1918, marked the end of World War I. "
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Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration cessation

cessation noun

/sɛˈseɪʃən/

A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.

"The cessation of the rain allowed the children to finally play outside. "

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teachers noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃəz/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚz/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"The teachers at my school are very helpful and care about their students. "

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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november noun

/noʊˈvembər/

The eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, between October and December.

"My birthday is in November."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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ceasefire noun

/ˈsiːsfaɪər/

In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

"The rebels agreed to a ceasefire while the peace talks were underway."

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starting verb

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

To begin, commence, initiate.

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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declared verb

/dɪˈklɛəd/ /dɪˈklɛɹd/

To make clear, explain, interpret.

"The teacher declared the rules of the game before they started playing. "

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agreement noun

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/

An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."

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allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"