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enigmatic

/ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Pertaining to an enigma.

Examples :

"The teacher's sudden departure was enigmatic; no one knew why she left so abruptly. "
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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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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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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

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mysterious adjective

/mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /məˈstɪɹi.əs/

Of unknown origin.

"He received a mysterious phone call this morning."

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description noun

/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

"The teacher's description of the new math concept helped the students understand it better. "

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departure noun

/dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/

The act of departing or something that has departed.

"The departure was scheduled for noon."

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variant noun

/ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/

Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

"All breeds of dog are variants of the species “Canis lupus familiaris”."

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enigma noun

/əˈnɪɡmə/

Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.

"The sudden disappearance of Sarah's homework was an enigma to everyone in the class. "

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defying verb

/dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/ /diˈfaɪɪŋ/

To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).

"to defy an enemy;   to defy the power of a magistrate;   to defy the arguments of an opponent;   to defy public opinion"

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abruptly adverb

/ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

"The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat."

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understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

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. "