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clays

/kleɪz/

Meanings
noun
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.

Examples :

"The art teacher showed us how to mold different clays into bowls and sculptures. "
material substance geology mineral

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transactions noun

/trænzækʃənz/ /trænsækʃənz/

The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).

"The transaction was made on Friday with the supplier."

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apprentice noun

/əˈpɹɛntɪs/

A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

"The young apprentice worked diligently alongside the carpenter, learning the craft of woodworking. "

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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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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territorial noun

/ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/

A non-professional member of a territorial army.

"The territorial helped with the neighborhood cleanup drive. "

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rightfully adverb

/ˈɹaɪtfəli/

In accordance with what is right or just; fairly.

"The teacher rightfully praised Maria for her excellent essay. "

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vegetables noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəlz/

Any plant.

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

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concentration noun

/ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/

The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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philosophical adjective

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

"My philosophical approach to parenting focuses on encouraging my children's independent thinking. "

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unsuitable adjective

/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ /ʌnˈsjuːtəbəl/

Not suitable; unfit; inappropriate.

"That movie is unsuitable for young children because of the violence. "

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sculptures noun

/ˈskʌlptʃərz/ /ˈskʌlptʃɚz/

A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).

"The museum displayed beautiful sculptures made of marble and bronze. "