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bowels

/baʊ.əlz/

Meanings
noun
A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.

Examples :

"The doctor ordered an X-ray to examine the patient's bowels. "
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commitment noun

/kəˈmɪtmənt/ /kəˈmɪmʌnt/

The act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially:

"My commitment to finishing my school project is strong; I plan to stay late at the library to complete it. "

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compassion noun

/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

"Seeing the homeless man shivering in the cold, she felt a surge of compassion and offered him her warm coat. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration intestines

intestines noun

/ɪnˈtɛstɪnz/ /ɪnˈtɛstaɪnz/

(often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.

"After the cow chews and swallows grass, it travels through its stomachs and then into its intestines, where nutrients are absorbed. "

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treasures noun

/ˈtɹɛʒəz/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚz/

A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.

"The museum displayed ancient gold coins and jewelry, which were part of the country's national treasures. "

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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intestine noun

/ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

(often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.

"After eating lunch, the food traveled through her intestines. "

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accessibility noun

/ækˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ət.i/

The quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.

"The accessibility of the new library's website is excellent; it allows everyone to easily find information. "

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questionable adjective

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/

Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

"It is questionable if the universe is open or closed."

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struggling verb

/ˈstɹʌɡlɪŋ/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

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challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."