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cloister

/ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/

Meanings
noun
A covered walk with an open colonnade on one side, running along the walls of buildings that face a quadrangle; especially:

Examples :

"During lunch, the students enjoyed walking in the cloister surrounding the school's courtyard, sheltered from the sun by its covered walkway. "
architecture building

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graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration dedicating

dedicating verb

/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɛdəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The monks are dedicating the new temple to Buddha with a week of prayer and ceremony. "

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voluntarily adverb

/ˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/

In a voluntary manner.

"She voluntarily stayed after school to help the teacher grade papers. "

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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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interviews noun

/ˈɪntərvjuːz/ /ˈɪntərvjuz/

An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.

"The royal family's interviews with the press were held at Buckingham Palace. "

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appearances noun

/əˈpɪrənsɪz/ /əˈpɪərənsɪz/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

Illustration reflection

reflection noun

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

"The reflection in the window showed the changing colors of the sunset. "

Illustration surrounding

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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cloistered verb

/ˈklɔɪstərd/ /ˈklɔɪstəd/

To become a Roman Catholic religious.

"After graduating college, Maria felt a strong calling to her faith and ultimately decided to be cloistered, joining a convent and dedicating her life to God. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

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deliberately adverb

/dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/

Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

"To avoid a fight, Sarah deliberately walked a different route to school today. "

Illustration quadrangle

quadrangle noun

/ˈkwɒdˌɹæŋ.ɡəl/

A geometric shape with four angles and four straight sides; a four-sided polygon.

"The park's playground had a large, colorful quadrangle of rubber padding for the children to play on. "