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epistle

/ɪˈpɪs.l/

Meanings
noun
A letter, or a literary composition in the form of a letter.

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to write an epistle to our future selves, reflecting on our hopes and dreams. "
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Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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promised verb

/ˈpɹɒm.ɪst/ /ˈpɹɑ.mɪst/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

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included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration testament

testament noun

/ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/

A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

"My grandmother's testament clearly stated that her house would go to my uncle. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

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

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

Illustration communicate

communicate verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

To impart

"The teacher communicated the new assignment to the students. "

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exhausted verb

/ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."

Illustration ceremony

ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

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graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

Illustration composition

composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

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literary adjective

/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/

Relating to literature.

"a literary history"

Illustration reflecting

reflecting verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."