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cloistered

/ˈklɔɪstərd/ /ˈklɔɪstəd/

Meanings
verb
To become a Roman Catholic religious.

Examples :

"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. "
religion

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homeschooled verb

/ˈhoʊmˌskuːld/ /ˈhoʊmˌskuld/

To educate children at home, that is, at a private domestic place, in lieu of sending them to a public school or private educational institution.

"I chose to home school my children."

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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."

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challenges noun

/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

A confrontation; a dare.

""The group of friends issued playful challenges to each other to see who could build the tallest sandcastle." "

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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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maintaining verb

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher is maintaining discipline in the classroom by reminding students of the rules. "

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environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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unprepared noun

/ˌʌnpɹɪˈpeɚd/ /ˌʌmpɹɪˈpeəd/

A black mark given to a pupil who arrives at a lesson without the necessary items or preparation.

"Aisha received an unprepared for not having her math notebook in class. "

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ultimately adverb

/ˈʌltɪmətli/

Indicating the last item.

"Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…"

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worldliness noun

/ˈwɜːldlinəs/ /ˈwɝːldlinəs/

The quality of being worldly; familiarity with the ways of the world.

"Her extensive travels and diverse experiences gave her a sense of worldliness that made her comfortable in any social situation. "

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surprisingly adverb

/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/ /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

"Surprisingly, my sister decided to volunteer at the animal shelter this weekend. "

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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. "