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Visual illustration for the word "martial" - A person under the astrological influence of the planet Mars.
martialnoun
/ˈmɑːʃəl/ /ˈmɑɹʃəl/

A person under the astrological influence of the planet Mars.

"The martial student was known for their fiery energy in class discussions. "

Visual illustration for the word "quarterstaff" - A wooden staff of an approximate length between 2 and 2.5 meters, sometimes tipped with iron, used as a weapon in rural England during the Early Modern period.
quarterstaffnoun
/ˈkwɔɹtəɹˌstæf/

A wooden staff of an approximate length between 2 and 2.5 meters, sometimes tipped with iron, used as a weapon in rural England during the Early Modern period.

"The historical re-enactor demonstrated how to wield a quarterstaff, twirling the long wooden weapon with surprising speed. "

Visual illustration for the word "especially" - (manner) In a special manner; specially.
especiallyadverb
/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Visual illustration for the word "spinning" - To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
spinningverb
/ˈspɪnɪŋ/

To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

"I spun myself around a few times."

Visual illustration for the word "oriental" - A precious stone, especially an orient pearl.
orientalnoun
/ˌɔːriˈentl/ /ˌɔːriˈɛntl/

A precious stone, especially an orient pearl.

"My grandmother's collection of jewelry included several beautiful orient pearls. "

Visual illustration for the word "exclamation" - A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.
exclamationnoun
/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

"His exclamation of "Wow!" showed his surprise at the unexpected gift. "

Visual illustration for the word "control" - Influence or authority over something.
controlnoun
/kənˈtɹəʊl/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

Visual illustration for the word "startle" - A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
startlenoun
/ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/

A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

"The loud clap of thunder was a startling. "

Visual illustration for the word "practiced" - Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice
practicedadjective
/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

Visual illustration for the word "frighten" - To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
frightenverb
/ˈfɹaɪtn̩/

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

Visual illustration for the word "playfully" - In a playful manner.
playfullyadverb
/ˈpleɪfəli/ /ˈpleɪfʊli/

In a playful manner.

"The kitten playfully batted at the dangling string. "

Visual illustration for the word "impressive" - Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress
impressiveadjective
/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

"an impressive movie"