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commodore

/ˈkɑmədɔɹ/

Meanings
noun
A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.

Examples :

"The commodore addressed the assembled crew, outlining the next phase of the naval exercise. "
military nautical title

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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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outlining verb

/ˈaʊtˌlaɪnɪŋ/ /ˈaʊˌtlaɪnɪŋ/

To draw an outline of.

"The artist is outlining the cat with a black pencil. "

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collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

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entomologist noun

/ˌɛntəˈmɑlədʒɪst/ /ˌɛnɾəˈmɑlədʒɪst/

A scientist who studies insects.

"The noted entomologist Charles W. Woodworth suggested the use of Drosophila melanogaster for genetic studies."

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merchantmen noun

/ˈmɜːrtʃəntmən/ /ˈmɜːrtʃəntˌmen/

A merchant.

"The small coastal town relied on the visits of merchantmen bringing goods from faraway lands. "

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temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

Illustration assembled

assembled verb

/əˈsɛmbl̩d/

To put together.

"He assembled the model ship."

Illustration addressed

addressed verb

/əˈdɹɛst/

To prepare oneself.

"She addressed herself to the difficult task by breaking it into smaller steps. "

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commander noun

/kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ /kəˈmændɚ/

One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

"The commander of the school's student council oversaw the organization of the annual fundraiser. "

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distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

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butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

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exercises noun

/ˈɛksəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈɛksɚsaɪzɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."