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dampened

/ˈdæmpənd/ /ˈdæmpt/

Meanings
verb
To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.

Examples :

"The light rain dampened the grass in the park. "
weather condition nature

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decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

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morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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lessen verb

/ˈlɛsən/

To make less; to diminish; to reduce.

"The doctor advised me to lessen my sugar intake to improve my health. "

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enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

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slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

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depress verb

/dɪˈpɹɛs/

To press down.

"Depress the upper lever to start the machine."

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deadened verb

/ˈdɛdn̩d/ /ˈdɛdn̩ɪd/

To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.

"The heavy curtains deadened the sound of the traffic outside. "

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results noun

/ɹɪˈzʌlts/

That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

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disappointing verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪn/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

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become verb

/bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /biˈkʌm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

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spirits noun

/ˈspɪɹɪts/

The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.

"The challenges of life often test our spirits, pushing us to discover our inner strength and purpose. "