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bubbles

/ˈbʌbəlz/

Meanings
noun
A spherically contained volume of air or other gas, especially one made from soapy liquid.

Examples :

"The children enjoyed blowing bubbles with a small plastic wand and soapy water. "
physics substance material nature
noun
The point in a poker tournament when the last player without a prize loses all their chips and leaves the game, leaving only players that are going to win prizes. (e.g., if the last remaining 9 players win prizes, then the point when the 10th player leaves the tournament)

Examples :

"Many players tend to play timidly (not play many hands) around the bubble, to keep their chips and last longer in the game."
game business finance entertainment

Related Words

Illustration metaphorical

metaphorical adjective

/ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/

Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

"The teacher's words about the students' struggles being a "storm brewing" were a metaphorical description of their frustration. "

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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. "

Illustration speculation

speculation noun

/ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/

The process of thinking or meditating on a subject.

"The speculation about who won the school election was very active in the cafeteria. "

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resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

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uncomfortably adverb

/ʌnˈkʌmftərbəli/ /ənˈkʌmftərbəli/

In an uncomfortable manner.

"The new student sat uncomfortably in the corner, avoiding eye contact with everyone. "

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irrational noun

/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/

A real number that can not be expressed as the quotient of two integers, an irrational number.

"Pi is an irrational number. "

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archaeological adjective

/ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

Relating to the science or research of archaeology.

"The museum's exhibit on ancient civilizations contained many archaeological artifacts. "

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fascinating verb

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

"The flickering TV fascinated the cat."

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anniversary noun

/ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/

A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.

"Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war."

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "