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bloated

/ˈbloʊtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To cause to become distended.

Examples :

"The heavy rain bloated the river, causing it to overflow its banks. "
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Illustration departments

departments noun

/dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/ /dɪˈpɑrtmənts/

A part, portion, or subdivision.

"The university has several departments, including the history department and the science department. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

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

Illustration distended

distended verb

/dɪˈstɛndɪd/

To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell

"After eating too much pizza, her stomach distended uncomfortably. "

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration extremely

extremely adverb

/ɪksˈtɹiːmli/

(degree) To an extreme degree.

"The weather was extremely hot today; we stayed inside all afternoon. "

Illustration excessively

excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

To an excessive degree.

"The application form was excessively complicated."

Illustration acquisition

acquisition noun

/æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/

The act or process of acquiring.

"The acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself."

Illustration unnecessary

unnecessary adjective

/ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ / /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/

Not needed or necessary.

"The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary."

Illustration grandfather

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

Illustration veterinary

veterinary noun

/ˈvɛt.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛt.ə.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/

A veterinary surgeon, a veterinarian

"The veterinary examined the cat's injured paw. "

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overloaded verb

/ˌoʊvərˈloʊdɪd/

To load excessively

"The delivery truck was overloaded with boxes, making it difficult to drive. "