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atone

/əˈtəʊn/ /əˈtoʊn/

Meanings
verb
To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.

Examples :

"After accidentally breaking his neighbor's window, Mark helped her clean up the glass and offered to pay for the repair, hoping to atone for his mistake. "
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concordance noun

/kənˈkɔːdəns/ /kənˈkɔɹdəns/

Agreement; accordance; consonance.

"There was perfect concordance between the students' test scores and their classroom participation, suggesting a strong understanding of the material. "

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accidentally adverb

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

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wrongdoing verb

/ɹɒŋˈduːɪŋ/

To do something wrong; to break a rule or offend.

"The student was caught wrongdoing on the test, so the teacher gave him a zero. "

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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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appeasement noun

/əˈpɪiz.mənt/

The state of being appeased; the policy of giving in to demands in order to preserve the peace.

"The manager's appeasement of the angry customer, by offering a full refund and a free gift, prevented a public scene. "

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deficiency noun

/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

Inadequacy or incompleteness.

"The student's essay showed a deficiency in research, making it hard to support the main points. "

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reconcile verb

/ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/

To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back to harmony.

"to reconcile people who have quarrelled"

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accordance noun

/ə.ˈkɔɹd.əns/

Agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.

"The new student joined the school club in accordance with the guidelines. "

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reparation noun

/ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

(usually in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s).

"After the argument, the siblings agreed on reparations: Liam would help clean the kitchen, and Maya would finish their homework together. "

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satisfaction noun

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

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compensation noun

/ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/

The act or principle of compensating.

"The company's compensation package includes a salary and health insurance. "

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equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "