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earwig

/ˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ/

Meanings
noun
Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.

Examples :

"I found an earwig crawling in my garden, and I could clearly see its pincers. "
insect animal biology nature

Related Words

Illustration protruding

protruding verb

/proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/ /prəˈtruːdɪŋ/

To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

"The nail was protruding from the wall, so I hammered it back in. "

Illustration persistent

persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

Illustration underneath

underneath noun

/ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/

The lower surface or part of something.

"The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue."

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

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 recognition

recognition noun

/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity)

"He looked at her for ten full minutes before recognition dawned."

Illustration counsellor

counsellor noun

/ˈkaʊnsələr/ /ˈkaʊnslər/

A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.

"Maria felt overwhelmed with stress, so she made an appointment with a school counsellor to talk about her problems. "

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capabilities noun

/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/ /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtiz/

The power or ability to generate an outcome

"The new software has enhanced the teacher's capabilities to personalize learning for each student. "

Illustration management

management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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confidential adjective

/ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/

Kept, or meant to be kept, secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly

"The newspaper claims a leaked confidential report by the government admits to problems with corrupt MPs."

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whispering verb

/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

"The students were whispering answers to each other during the test, hoping the teacher wouldn't hear. "

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insinuations noun

/ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃənz/ /ɪnˌsɪnjəˈweɪʃənz/

The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.

"Even without direct accusations, the insinuations about his dishonesty spread quickly throughout the office, damaging his reputation. "