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destabilize

/diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/

Meanings
verb
To make something unstable.

Examples :

"High winds can destabilize a stack of books, causing them to fall over. "
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books noun

/bʊks/

A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.

"Sentence: She borrowed some books from the library to study for her exam. "

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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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make noun

/meɪk/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

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stack noun

/stæk/

(heading) A pile.

"The children made a stack of books on the table to read later. "

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winds noun

/wɪndz/ /waɪndz/

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

"The strong winds blew the fallen leaves across the schoolyard. "

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high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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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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unstable verb

/ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/

To release (an animal) from a stable.

"The farmer unstable the horse from the stable before taking it to the field. "

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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finances noun

/ˈfaɪnænsɪz/ /faɪˈnænsɪz/

The management of money and other assets.

"Good finances are important for a stable future. "