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cavaliers

/ˌkævəˈlɪrz/ /ˌkævəˈlɪərz/

Meanings
noun
A military man serving on horse, early modern cavalry officers who had abandoned the heavy armor of medieval knights.

Examples :

"During the English Civil War, the King's supporters, known as cavaliers, clashed with Parliament's forces. "
military history person war

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration uncircumcised

uncircumcised adjective

/ʌnˈsɜːkəmsaɪzd/ /ʌnˈsɝkəmsaɪzd/

Not circumcised, intact.

"The doctor noted in the medical chart that the baby was uncircumcised. "

Illustration effectively

effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

Illustration approaching

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

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impeccable adjective

/ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/

Perfect, without faults, flaws or errors

"He grew up in Norway, but he writes impeccable English."

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historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration parliament

parliament noun

/ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/

A formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues.

"The school's student parliament was summoned to discuss the new dress code. "

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

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overlooking verb

/ˌoʊvərˈlʊkɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvərˈlʊkɪŋˌ/

To offer a view (of something) from a higher position.

"Our hotel room overlooks the lake."

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surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

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supporters noun

/səˈpɔːrtərz/ /səˈpɔːtəz/

A person who gives support to someone or something.

"The candidate thanked her supporters for their hard work during the campaign. "

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reenactment noun

/ˌriːɪˈnæktmənt/ /ˌriːəˈnæktmənt/

The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.

"The class watched a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving to learn about its history. "