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derive

/dəˈɹaɪv/

Meanings
verb
To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

Examples :

"The students derived their knowledge about the Roman Empire from the textbook. "
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dictionary noun

/ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

"To understand the word "optimistic," I looked it up in the dictionary. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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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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irrigation noun

/ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.

"The farmer used irrigation to water his crops, ensuring a good harvest. "

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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optimistic adjective

/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/

Expecting the best in all possible ways.

"in an optimistic mood"

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distribute verb

/dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

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supportive adjective

/səˈpɔːtɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/

Providing support.

"I had a very supportive coach who helped me."

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conclusion noun

/kənˈkluːʒən/

The end, finish, close or last part of something.

"The conclusion of the meeting was that everyone would work on the project together. "

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derivation noun

/ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/

A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.

"The local farm relied on the river's derivation to irrigate their crops during the dry season. "

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subordinate noun

/səˈbɔːrdənət/ /ˈsɔːbɔːrdənət/

One who is subordinate.

"The subordinate in the student council is responsible for organizing the school dances. "

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fertilizer noun

/ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/

A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.

"The gardener used fertilizer to help the flowers in the garden grow bigger and stronger. "