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bitter

/ˈbɪtə/ /ˈbɪtəɹ/

Meanings
noun
(usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

Examples :

"My grandmother always adds a few dashes of orange bitters to her gin and tonic. "
drink food

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

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resentful adjective

/ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/

Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.

"Because she felt her brother always received more attention, she grew resentful of his success. "

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bitterly adverb

/ˈbɪtəli/ /ˈbɪtəɹli/

In a bitter manner.

"My brother argued with his friend bitterly about the baseball game. "

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specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Thoroughly explained.

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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flavored verb

/ˈfleɪvərd/ /ˈfleɪvəd/

To add flavoring to something.

"She flavored her water with a slice of lemon. "

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architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

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seasoned verb

/ˈsiːzənd/

To make fit for any use by time or habit; to habituate; to accustom; to inure.

"to season oneself to a climate"

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discouraged verb

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒd/ /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒd/

To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

"Failing the test discouraged her from studying hard. "

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criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

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resentment noun

/ɹɪˈzɛntmənt/

A feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed; indignation.

"My brother's constant bragging about his good grades fueled my resentment. "