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epiphora

/ɪˈpɪfərə/ /ˈɛpɪfərə/

Meanings
noun
Epistrophe

Examples :

"The politician's speech used epistrophe, repeating the phrase "freedom for all" throughout, to emphasize their message. "
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Illustration epistrophe

epistrophe noun

/ɪˈpɪstrəfi/ /ˌɛpɪˈstrɒfi/

The repetition of the same word or words at the end of successive phrases, clauses or sentences.

"The teacher used epistrophe in her lesson: "If you don't study, you will fail. If you don't try, you will fail. If you give up, you will fail." "

Illustration irritation

irritation noun

/ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/

The act of irritating or annoying

"What irritation causes you to be so moody?"

Illustration admiring

admiring verb

/æd.ˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

To be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at.

"The students were admiring the intricate design of the new school building. "

Illustration botanical

botanical noun

/bəˈtænɪkl/ /bɒˈtænɪkl/

Something derived from a botanical, especially herbal, source

"My grandmother's remedy for a cough is a botanical made from dried herbs she grows in her garden. "

Illustration campfire

campfire noun

/ˈkæmpfaɪər/

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

"We roasted marshmallows around the campfire and told spooky stories. "

Illustration excessive

excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration throughout

throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

Illustration repeating

repeating verb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪŋ/

To do or say again (and again).

"The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Illustration politician

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. "

Illustration production

production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."

Illustration emphasize

emphasize verb

/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."