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bespeaks

/bɪˈspiːks/ /bəˈspiːks/

Meanings
verb
To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.

Examples :

"Her constant smile bespeaks a genuinely happy disposition. "
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Illustration graduating

graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration restaurant

restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

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arrangements noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənts/

The act of arranging.

"The flower shop made beautiful arrangements for the wedding. "

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

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genuinely adverb

/ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/ /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnliː/

In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.

"I thought they were joking at first, but it seemed they were genuinely interested in the talk about glaciers."

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rainstorm noun

/ˈreɪnˌstɔːrm/ /ˈreɪnˌstɔrm/

A storm characterized by substantial, heavy rainfall.

"The picnic was canceled because of the sudden rainstorm. "

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stipulate verb

/ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəlɪt/

To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

"The contract will stipulate that all payments must be received by the 15th of each month. "

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disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

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beforehand adjective

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/

In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

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overflowing verb

/ˌoʊvərˈfloʊɪŋ/ /ˈoʊvərˌfloʊɪŋ/

To flow over the brim of (a container).

"The river overflowed the levee."

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gathering noun

/ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/

A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

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graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "