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envy

/ˈɛnvi/

Meanings
noun
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

Examples :

"My sister's new bike sparked my envy; I wished I had one too. "
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competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

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possessions noun

/pəˈzɛʃənz/

Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.

"After the flood, people searched the muddy fields for their lost possessions, hoping to salvage anything that wasn't completely ruined, even though they didn't own the land where the items were found. "

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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."

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dishonesty noun

/dɪsˈɒnɪ.stɪ/

The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.

"Dishonesty can damage trust in a relationship. "

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reluctantly adverb

/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/

In a reluctant or hesitant manner.

"He reluctantly agreed to help his sister move, knowing it would take a long time. "

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displeasure noun

/dɪsˈplɛʒə/ /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/

A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.

"My mother expressed her displeasure with my poor grades. "

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criticizing verb

/ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzɪŋ/

To find fault (with something).

"My mother is always criticizing my messy room. "

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overshadowed verb

/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/ /ˌoʊvərˈʃædəʊd/

To obscure something by casting a shadow.

"The tall building overshadowed the small park, making it dark in the afternoon. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

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accomplishments noun

/ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənts/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənts/

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

"the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc"

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classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "

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motivating verb

/ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmoʊdəveɪtɪŋ/

To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."