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demiurge

/ˈdiː-/ /ˈdɛ.miˌɚdʒ/

Meanings
noun
The (usually benevolent) being that created the universe out of primal matter.

Examples :

"A demiurge or craftsman god takes pre-existing matter and fashions it in light of the eternal Forms."
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individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

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autonomous adjective

/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɑˈtɑnəməs/

Self-governing. Intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently.

"The university encourages students to become more autonomous learners by giving them choices in their projects and assignments. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

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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creatively adverb

/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ /-ɾəv-/

In a creative manner.

"The student creatively solved the math problem by using a different approach than the teacher showed. "

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malevolent adjective

/məˈlɛvələnt/

Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

"The teacher's malevolent stare made the student feel very uncomfortable. "

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institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

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magistrate noun

/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/

A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.

"The magistrate listened carefully to both sides of the argument before making a ruling about the noise complaint between the neighbors. "

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benevolent adjective

/bəˈnɛvələnt/

Having a disposition to do good.

"Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent."

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programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

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programmer noun

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/

One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

"My brother is a programmer for a video game company. "

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disgruntled verb

/dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/

To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.

"The long wait at the bus stop disgruntled the students, making them impatient and annoyed. "

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regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "