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behaviors

/bɪˈheɪvjərz/ /bɪˈheɪvɪərz/

Meanings
noun
Human conduct relative to social norms.

Examples :

"At school, the teacher discussed which student behaviors are acceptable and which are not. "
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Related Words

Illustration probation

probation noun

/ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/

A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance

"The new intern's position was on probation; if her performance didn't improve, she could be dismissed. "

Illustration relative

relative noun

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv]

Someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

"Why do my relatives always talk about sex?"

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration personality

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."

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration observing

observing verb

/ɒbˈzɜːvɪŋ/ /əbˈzɝvɪŋ/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

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observable noun

/əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/ /əbˈzɜːrvəbl̩/

Any physical property that can be observed and measured directly and not derived from other properties

"Temperature is an observable but entropy is derived."

Illustration disruptive

disruptive adjective

/dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/

Causing disruption or unrest.

"Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school."

Illustration acceptable

acceptable adjective

/æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

"We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff."

Illustration discussed

discussed verb

/dɪsˈkʌst/

To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

"We discussed the best way to solve the math problem. "

Illustration generally

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

Illustration situations

situations noun

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃnz/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."