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effacing

/ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/ /iˈfeɪsɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.

Examples :

"The child was effacing the chalk drawing on the sidewalk by stomping his feet on it. "
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Related Words

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stomping verb

/ˈstɒmpɪŋ/ /ˈstʌmpɪŋ/

To trample heavily.

"The angry child was stomping on his toys. "

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indiscernible noun

/ˌɪndɪsərnɪbl/ /ˌɪndɪzərnɪbl/

Something which is incapable of being discerned.

"It's not actually possible to use "indiscernible" as a noun. "Indiscernible" is an adjective. Here's a simple sentence using it correctly as an adjective: "The twins looked so alike that the differences between them were virtually indiscernible." "

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preparation noun

/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of preparing or getting ready.

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

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pregnancy noun

/ˈprɛɡnənsi/ /ˈprɛɡnənsɪ/

The condition of being pregnant.

"Maria's pregnancy was a happy surprise for her family. "

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anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

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impressed verb

/ɪmˈpɹɛst/

To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.

"You impressed me with your command of Urdu."

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illegible adjective

/ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable; not legible or decipherable.

"The doctor's handwriting was so illegible that the pharmacist couldn't read the prescription. "

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disappear verb

/dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/

To vanish.

"The cat disappeared behind the sofa. "

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diffidence noun

/ˈdɪfɪdəns/

The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.

"Her diffidence in class prevented her from raising her hand, even when she knew the answer. "

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sidewalk noun

/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/

A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)

"My daughter walked along the sidewalk to school this morning. "

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inscribed verb

/ɪnˈskɹaɪbd/

To write or cut (words) onto (something, especially a hard surface, or a book to be given to another person); to engrave.

"I inscribed my name into the book."

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striking verb

/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/

(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

"Please strike the last sentence."