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aspen

/ˈæspən/

Meanings
adjective
Pertaining to the asp or aspen tree.

Examples :

"The aspen leaves shimmered in the breeze, creating a soft, rustling sound in the forest. "
nature plant

Related Words

Illustration creating

creating verb

/kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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rustling verb

/ˈrʌslɪŋ/ /ˈrʌsəlɪŋ/

To move (something) with a soft crackling sound.

"The leaves were rustling in the gentle breeze. "

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

Illustration trembling

trembling verb

/ˈtɹɛmblɪŋ/

To shake, quiver, or vibrate.

"Her lip started to tremble as she burst into tears"

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tremulous adjective

/ˈtɹɛmjuləs/

Trembling, quivering, or shaking.

"Her voice was tremulous as she announced she had won the scholarship. "

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shimmered verb

/ˈʃɪmɚd/ /ˈʃɪmərd/

To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

"The lake shimmered under the moonlight. "

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trembled verb

/ˈtɹɛmbl̩d/

To shake, quiver, or vibrate.

"Her lip started to tremble as she burst into tears"

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lightweight noun

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/ /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/

A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

"The lightweight boxing class is between featherweight and welterweight. "

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elevation noun

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

"the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character"

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gossiping verb

/ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/ /ˈɡɑs.ɪ.pɪŋ/

To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

"The teenagers were gossiping about who had a crush on whom at the school dance. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "