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assassinate

/əˈsasɪneɪt/

Meanings
noun
Assassination, murder.

Examples :

"The assassination of the school principal shocked the entire student body. "
politics government law action history war

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assassinated verb

/əˈsæsəˌneɪtɪd/

To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons.

"The president was assassinated by a political extremist. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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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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treachery noun

/ˈtɹɛtʃəɹi/

Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith.

"His treachery was evident when he leaked the team's secret strategy to the opposing team. "

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president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

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ideological adjective

/ˌaɪdiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɪdiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of or pertaining to an ideology.

"The teacher's ideological stance on education influenced her classroom methods. "

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spreading verb

/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

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assassination noun

/əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/

The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

"The assassination of the king occurred at night."

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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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character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "