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desperado

/dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/

Meanings
noun
A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West.

Examples :

"The sheriff warned that the captured bank robber was a known desperado, likely to try escaping again. "
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Related Words

Illustration perpetual

perpetual adjective

/pəˈpɛtjʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛtʃuəl/

Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time

"The student had a perpetual smile, always seeming happy. "

Illustration determined

determined verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the parameters of the history project, specifying the required length and number of sources. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration desperation

desperation noun

/ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.

"The student, failing the exam, grabbed at any answer, driven by desperation. "

Illustration circumstances

circumstances noun

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/ /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/

That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.

""Because of unforeseen circumstances, the school trip was cancelled." "

Illustration desperately

desperately adverb

/ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/

In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.

"The student desperately craved a good grade, working late into the night, neglecting his health. "

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typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration sacrificing

sacrificing verb

/ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/ /ˈsækrɪˌfaɪsɪŋ/

To offer (something) as a gift to a deity.

"The villagers were sacrificing a goat to the rain god, hoping for a bountiful harvest. "

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Illustration stalemate

stalemate noun

/ˈsteɪlmeɪt/

The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.

"The chess game reached a stalemate, as the player with the turn had no possible moves. "

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desperate noun

/ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/

A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, addict, etc.

"The desperate needed food and shelter. "