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conspiracy

/kənˈspɪɹəsi/

Meanings
noun
The act of two or more persons, called conspirators, working secretly to obtain some goal, usually understood with negative connotations.

Examples :

"The students hatched a conspiracy to skip the final exam. "
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Related Words

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phonological adjective

/ˌfɒnəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌfoʊnəlˈɑdʒɪkəl/

Of or relating to phonology.

"The student struggled with the phonological rules of English, often mixing up similar sounds like "b" and "p." "

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hypothesis noun

/-əsəs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

"My hypothesis is that the children's improved test scores are due to the new study techniques they learned in class. "

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explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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grammatical adjective

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/

Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.

"Your writing is not grammatical enough for publication."

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fascinating verb

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

"The flickering TV fascinated the cat."

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conspirators noun

/kənˈspɪrətərz/ /kənˈspɪrəˌtɔrz/

One of a group that acts in harmony; a person who is part of a conspiracy.

"The conspirators planned to sneak extra cookies from the kitchen after dinner. "

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connotations noun

/ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃnz/

A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

"The word "bossy" has negative connotations, suggesting someone is controlling and unpleasant, even though it literally means someone gives orders. "

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pronunciations noun

/prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/ /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/

The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.

"What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?"

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occasional noun

/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/

A person who does something only occasionally.

"My occasional helper at the bakery is a retired teacher. "

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substitute noun

/ˈsʌbstɪtjut/

A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

"The substitute teacher was very good at explaining the difficult math concepts. "

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understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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misunderstandings noun

/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstændɪŋz/

A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

"The discussion cleared up several misunderstandings about the project deadline. "