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asseveration

/æsˌɛv.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Meanings
noun
An earnest affirmation; a declaration of support.

Examples :

"The student's asseveration of her innocence, delivered with tearful eyes and a trembling voice, convinced the teacher to give her another chance. "
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Illustration declaration

declaration noun

/ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/

A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.

"The student's declaration that she was ready for the exam was a relief to her parents. "

Illustration earnest

earnest noun

/ˈɜːnɪst/ /ˈɝnɪst/

Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.

"The earnest of the student's commitment was evident in the many hours she dedicated to studying. "

Illustration tearful

tearful adjective

/ˈtɪə.fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹ.fʊl/

Accompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.

"Aaron was a little tearful until Laura came to reassure him."

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

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

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration delivered

delivered verb

/dɪˈlɪv.əd/ /dɪˈlɪv.ɚd/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

Illustration convinced

convinced verb

/kənˈvɪnst/

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

"The teacher convinced the students that the Earth revolves around the sun, using diagrams and explanations. "

Illustration support

support noun

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

Illustration trembling

trembling verb

/ˈtɹɛmblɪŋ/

To shake, quiver, or vibrate.

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

Illustration affirmation

affirmation noun

/æfɝˈmeɪʃn/

That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.

"Her daily affirmation was, "I am capable and strong." "

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration another

another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"

Illustration innocence

innocence noun

/ˈɪnəsn̩s/

Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.

"Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence."