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boo

/buː/

Meanings
noun
A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

Examples :

"The student received a loud boo from the other students when he failed to answer the question. "
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Related Words

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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ironically adverb

/aɪˈrɑnɪkli/ /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

(manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.

"The student, known for being incredibly organized, ironically forgot his homework, resulting in a low grade. "

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opportunity noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

Illustration acquaintance

acquaintance noun

/əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/

A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship.

"I know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him."

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protesters noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstəz/ /ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstɚz/

One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

"The protesters thronged Trafalgar Square and sang anti-war songs."

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exclamation noun

/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. "

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situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration surprising

surprising verb

/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.

"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."

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derisively adverb

/dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/

In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.

"The teacher spoke derisively about the student's project, implying it was completely worthless. "

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disapproval noun

[dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/

The act of disapproving; condemnation.

"The teacher's disapproval of the student's cheating was clear in her stern voice. "

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unexpectedly adverb

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/

In an unexpected manner.

"The meeting ended unexpectedly early, leaving us with extra time before dinner. "