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broached

/broʊtʃt/ /broʊtʃəd/

Meanings
verb
To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.

Examples :

"The thirsty sailors eagerly watched as the captain broached the rum cask, ready to celebrate their long voyage. "
drink utensil

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teenager noun

/ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/

A person between 13 and 19 years of age; an adolescent.

"My younger sister is a teenager now, and she's starting to get more independent. "

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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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figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

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mentioned verb

/ˈmɛnʃənd/

To make a short reference to something.

"She mentioned that she had a doctor's appointment this afternoon. "

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celebrate verb

/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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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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sideways noun

/ˈsaɪdweɪz/

A footpath near a road.

"The children walked safely on the sideways next to the busy street. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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promiscuity noun

/ˌprɑːmɪˈskjuːəti/ /ˌproʊmɪˈskjuːəti/

The state or quality of being promiscuous.

"The teacher's concern about the student's recent promiscuity in online interactions led to a parent-teacher conference. "

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contraceptives noun

/ˌkɑntrəˈseptɪvz/ /kənˈtræsəptɪvz/

A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

"Using contraceptives helps prevent unwanted pregnancies. "

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

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oncoming verb

/ˈɑnkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈɔnkʌmɪŋ/

To arrive; come to; come on.

"The bus is oncoming, so we should hurry. "