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embrace

/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /əm-/

Meanings
noun
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

Examples :

"The warm embrace from her mother made Sarah feel safe and loved. "
body action human sensation essential

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interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

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challenges noun

/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

A confrontation; a dare.

""The group of friends issued playful challenges to each other to see who could build the tallest sandcastle." "

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celebrations noun

/ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃənz/

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

"The solemn celebrations of Holy Communion are central to many Christian church services. "

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effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

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cordiality noun

/ˌkɔːrdiˈælɪti/

the quality of being friendly and warm.

"We are confident that, with your cordiality, we can reach an agreement."

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undergoing verb

/ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊɪŋ/

To go or move under or beneath.

"The subway train is undergoing a tunnel underneath the city. "

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curriculum noun

/kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/

The set of courses, coursework, and their content, offered at a school or university.

"The school's new curriculum includes more hands-on science projects. "

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acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

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traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

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wholeheartedly adverb

/ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ədli/

In a wholehearted manner; enthusiastically; without reserve.

"He jumped in wholeheartedly and began to learn the language."

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surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

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legislation noun

/ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.

"The new school legislation requires all students to wear uniforms. "