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dangerous

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Meanings
adjective
Full of danger.

Examples :

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."
nature condition situation essential

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condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

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crossings noun

/ˈkrɔːsɪŋz/ /ˈkrɑːsɪŋz/

An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.

""The railroad crossings near my house are very noisy when trains pass." "

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reserved verb

/ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/

To keep back; to retain.

"We reserve the right to make modifications."

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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railway noun

/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/

A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.

"The railway allows people to travel quickly between cities. "

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threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

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hesitant adjective

/ˈhɛzɪtənt/

Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.

"I am hesitant to recommend him as a manager because he has a short temper."

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expectations noun

/ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/

The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

"The teacher had high expectations for her students' test scores. "

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demeanor noun

/dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈminɚ/

The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.

"A confident demeanor is crucial for persuading others."

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "