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based

/beɪst/

Meanings
verb
To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

Examples :

"The teacher's lesson was based on the students' prior knowledge of fractions. "
theory system structure

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independence noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.

"The student's desire for independence led her to move out of her parents' house after graduating high school. "

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supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

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mismatched verb

/ˌmɪsˈmætʃt/ /mɪsˈmætʃt/

To match unsuitably; to fail to match

"The socks I grabbed this morning mismatched; one was blue and the other was green. "

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personality noun

/-i/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/

A set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make a person (or thing) distinct from another.

"The president has a unique personality."

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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praiseworthy adjective

/ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/

Meriting praise; worthy of high praise

"Her dedication to helping others in the community was truly praiseworthy. "

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maintaining verb

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher is maintaining discipline in the classroom by reminding students of the rules. "

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individuality noun

/ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/

The characteristics that contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity.

"Even though the students all wore the same uniform, their drawings showed their individuality through unique colors and styles. "

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cheerleading verb

/ˌtʃɪrˌliːdɪŋ/ /ˌtʃɪərˌliːdɪŋ/

To participate in cheerleading.

"Maria enjoys cheerleading at all the school football games. "

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exhibiting verb

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/

To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.

"He wanted to exhibit his baseball cards."

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acrobatics noun

/ˌækrəˈbætɪks/ /ˌækrəˈbæɾɪks/

The art of performing acrobatic gymnastic feats.

"The circus performers amazed the audience with their impressive acrobatics. "

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foundation noun

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."