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crouched

/kɹʌʊt͡ʃt/

Meanings
verb
To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

Examples :

"We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by."
body action animal position human

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incorrect adjective

/ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/

Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

"He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

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humility noun

/hjuːˈmɪlɪti/

The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

"Despite his success, the doctor's humility allowed him to learn from every patient. "

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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

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following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

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showing verb

/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

To display, to have somebody see (something).

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

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waiting verb

[ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ]

To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)

"We are waiting the bus to arrive. "

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soldiers noun

/ˈsɒldʒəz/ /ˈsoʊldʒɚz/

A member of an army, of any rank.

"The soldiers marched in the parade, wearing their uniforms. "

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subject adjective

/ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /səbˈdʒɛkt/

Likely to be affected by or to experience something.

"The students are subject to strict rules about late arrivals. "

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illustrates verb

/ˈɪləstreɪts/ /ˈɪləˌstreɪts/

To shed light upon.

"The bright sunlight streaming through the window illustrates the dust particles dancing in the air. "

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reverence noun

/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/

Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

"The students showed reverence for their teacher, recognizing her extensive knowledge and dedication. "