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blunter

/ˈblʌntər/ /ˈblʌntɚ/

Meanings
adjective
Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.

Examples :

"The child complained that his pencil was blunter than his friend's, making it hard to write neatly. "
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Related Words

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emergency noun

/ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/

A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

"Cardiac arrest is an emergency and if you find someone in cardiac arrest you should call 999 immediately."

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penetrate verb

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/

To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

"Light penetrates darkness."

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insensitive adjective

/ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

Not expressing normal physical feeling

"After the dentist gave him a shot, his tongue felt insensitive, and he couldn't taste anything properly. "

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grasping verb

/ˈɡɹɑːspɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹæspɪŋ/

To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

"The child was grasping a crayon tightly. "

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discernment noun

/dɪˈsɜːnmənt/ /dɪˈzɜːnmənt/

The ability to distinguish; judgement.

"Choosing the right college requires discernment in evaluating different programs and campuses. "

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admission noun

/ædˈmɪʃ.ən/

The act or practice of admitting.

"The student's admission to the university was a joyous occasion. "

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deficient adjective

/dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Lacking something essential; often construed with in.

"The student's knowledge of grammar was deficient, making it hard for her to complete the writing assignments. "

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complained verb

/kəmˈpleɪnd/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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unceremonious adjective

/ˌʌnserɪˈmoʊniəs/ /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

Not ceremonious.

"The student was unceremonious in his departure from class, slamming the door behind him without a word. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

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.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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shivering verb

/ˈʃɪvəɹɪŋ/

To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

"They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air."