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bothersome

/ˈbɑːðərsəm/ /ˈbɑːðərsəm/

Meanings
adjective
Causing bother or perplexity.

Examples :

"The constant ringing of the phone during my study session was a bothersome distraction. "
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distraction noun

/dɪsˈtɹækʃən/

Something that distracts.

"The loud music was a distraction during my homework. "

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ringing verb

/ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/

To enclose or surround.

"The inner city was ringed with dingy industrial areas."

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session noun

/ˈsɛʃən/

An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre.

"The musicians held a jam session in the park, playing improvised jazz tunes. "

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phone noun

/fəʊ̯n/ /foʊ̯n/

A device for transmitting conversations and other sounds in real time across distances, now often a small portable unit also capable of running software etc.

"My phone rings constantly during class, making it hard to focus on my studies. "

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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or conjunction

/ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɔɹ/ /ɚ/

Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc. each of which could make a passage true. In English, this is the "inclusive or." The "exclusive or" is formed by "either [...] or".

"He might get cancer, or be hit by a bus, or God knows what."

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perplexity noun

/pəˈplɛksɪti/ /pəɹˈplɛksədi/

The state or quality of being perplexed; puzzled or confused.

"The student's face showed her perplexity as she stared at the complicated math problem. "

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study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

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bother noun

[ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɑðɚ]

Fuss, ado.

"The teacher's explanation of the new math concept was a bit of a bother; it took a lot of extra time and discussion. "