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consigned

/kənˈsaɪnd/ /ˈkɒnsaɪnd/

Meanings
verb
To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.

Examples :

"The artist consigned her paintings to the local gallery, hoping they would be sold. "
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recycling verb

/ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋ/ /riˈsaɪklɪŋ/

To break down and reuse component materials.

"Both paper and plastic can be recycled."

Illustration custody

custody noun

/ˈkʌstədiː/

The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

"The court awarded custody of the children to their mother. "

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responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

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destination noun

/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of destining or appointing.

"The teacher's destination for the class was to master fractions by the end of the term. "

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siblings noun

/ˈsɪblɪŋz/

A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

"None of my siblings are married yet."

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adulthood noun

/əˈdʌltˌhʊd/ /æˈdʌltˌhʊd/

The state or condition of a human being once it has reached physical maturity, and is presumed to have reached a state of psychological maturity, to wit: once it has become an adult.

"Example Sentence: "Graduating from college often marks the beginning of adulthood for many young people." "

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semester noun

/sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/

Half of a school year or academic year such as fall or spring semester.

"My daughter has a busy schedule this semester, with three classes and a part-time job. "

Illustration paintings

paintings noun

/ˈpeɪntɪŋz/

An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.

"The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings."

Illustration transport

transport noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrt/ /trænˈspɔːrt/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

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textbooks noun

/ˈtɛkstbʊks/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"Students need to buy their textbooks before the first day of class. "

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transfer noun

/ˈtɹænzfɜː/ /tɹænzˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /tɹænsˈfɝ/

The act of conveying or removing something from one place, person or thing to another.

"The transfer of the student to a different class was announced in a school memo. "

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safekeeping noun

/ˌseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ/

The act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft

"I entrusted the important documents to my lawyer for safekeeping. "