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douce

/duːs/

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Visual illustration for the word "listen" - An instance of listening.
listennoun
/ˈlɪs.ən/

An instance of listening.

"Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off."

Visual illustration for the word "casual" - A worker who is only working for a company occasionally, not as its permanent employee.
casualnoun
/ˈkɛʒɘl/ /ˈkazjuəl/ /ˈkæʒuəl/

A worker who is only working for a company occasionally, not as its permanent employee.

"The company hired a casual worker to help with the summer project. "

Visual illustration for the word "steady" - A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.
steadynoun
/ˈstɛdi/

A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.

"The carpenter used a steady to hold the wood while he hammered the nail. "

Visual illustration for the word "studies" - An academic field of study concerning the given subject.
studiesnoun
/ˈstʌdiz/

An academic field of study concerning the given subject.

"Environmental studies are becoming increasingly important as we face climate change. "

Visual illustration for the word "serious" - Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
seriousadjective
/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈsɪəɹ.i.əs/

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition

"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."

Visual illustration for the word "approaches" - The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
approachesnoun
/əˈproʊtʃɪz/ /əˈproʊtʃəz/

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

"The dog's happy approaches to the door always made the children smile after school. "

Visual illustration for the word "soothing" - To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
soothingverb
/ˈsuːðɪŋ/

To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

"The gentle music helped soothe my stressed nerves after a long day at work. "

Visual illustration for the word "flighty" - Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.
flightyadjective
/ˈflaɪti/

Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.

"My sister is so flighty that she changed her major three times in one semester! "

Visual illustration for the word "pleasant" - A wit; a humorist; a buffoon.
pleasantnoun
/ˈplɛzənt/

A wit; a humorist; a buffoon.

"The dinner party was a success thanks to the pleasant, who kept everyone laughing with his silly jokes. "

Visual illustration for the word "demeanor" - The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.
demeanornoun
/dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈminɚ/

The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.

"A confident demeanor is crucial for persuading others."

Visual illustration for the word "diligence" - Steady application; industry; careful work involving long-term effort.
diligencenoun
/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

Steady application; industry; careful work involving long-term effort.

"Her diligence in studying resulted in excellent grades. "

Visual illustration for the word "despite" - Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.
despitenoun
/dɪˈspaɪt/

Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "