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dogged

/dɒɡd/ /dɔɡd/ /ˈdɒɡɪd/ /ˈdɔɡɪd/

Meanings
verb
To pursue with the intent to catch.

Examples :

"The reporter dogged the politician, hoping to get an answer to her question. "
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inspection noun

/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

The act of examining something, often closely.

"Upon closer inspection, the animal turned out to be a dolphin, not a shark!"

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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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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persevering verb

/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrɪŋ/ /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪərɪŋ/

To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.

"Despite the constant setbacks, she kept persevering with her studies, determined to graduate. "

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stubbornly adverb

/ˈstʌbərnli/ /ˈstʌbɔrnli/

In a stubborn manner.

"He stubbornly refused to quit trying, even after failing 20 times."

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productivity noun

/ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/

The state of being productive, fertile or efficient

"The team's high productivity allowed them to finish the project ahead of schedule. "

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unpunished adjective

/ʌnˈpʌnɪʃt/

Not punished

"The student cheated on the test, but unfortunately, his actions went unpunished. "

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harassing verb

/ˈhærəsɪŋ/ /həˈræsɪŋ/

To fatigue or to tire with repeated and exhausting efforts.

"The younger sibling kept harassing his older brother by repeatedly asking him to play video games, even when he was trying to study. "

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determination noun

/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

"Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado."

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

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intentionally adverb

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ /ɪnˈtɛnʃənli/

In an intentional manner; on purpose.

"The student intentionally missed the first few days of school to avoid the difficult math test. "