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bracing

/ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.

Examples :

"All hands, brace for impact!"
action disaster attitude

Related Words

Illustration something

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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questioning verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The teacher was questioning the student about the missing assignment. "

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stimulating verb

/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪ.tɪŋ/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's interesting presentation stimulated the students to ask many questions. "

Illustration strengthen

strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

Illustration efficient

efficient noun

/əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

A cause; something that causes an effect

"The efficient of the new study method was improved learning outcomes. "

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resisting verb

/ɹɪˈzɪstɪŋ/ /rəˈzɪstɪŋ/

To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

"The child was resisting going to bed, even though he was tired. "

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direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration bookshelf

bookshelf noun

/ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/

A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

"The student placed her textbooks on the bookshelf after class. "

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questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration carpenter

carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

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collapsing verb

/kəˈlæpsɪŋ/ /kəˈlæpsɪn/

To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.

"The old building's roof collapsed during the storm, sending debris everywhere. "

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invigorating verb

/ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪɾɪŋ/

To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.

"Exercise is invigorating."