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brahmans

/ˈbrɑːmənz/ /ˈbrɑːmɪnz/

Meanings
noun
A member of the Hindu priestly caste, one of the four varnas or social groups based on occupation in ancient Hindu society.

Examples :

"In the traditional Hindu village, the brahmans were respected for their knowledge of religious texts and their role in performing important ceremonies. "
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meditation noun

/mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.

"Before her math test, Sarah practiced meditation to calm her nerves and improve her focus. "

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researcher noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/ /riˈsɜːrtʃər/

One who researches.

"The researcher studied the effects of different study methods on student test scores. "

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ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

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occupation noun

/ɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/

An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

"My grandmother's occupation is a retired school teacher. "

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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. "

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considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

A thing to be considered, consideration.

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

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institutions noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənz/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Sentence: "In many cultures, arranged marriages are traditional institutions that have been practiced for generations." "

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intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

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performing verb

/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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temptations noun

/tɛmpˈteɪʃənz/

The act of tempting

"The student faced many temptations to play games instead of studying for the important exam. "

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "