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exempt

/ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/

Meanings
noun
One who has been released from something.

Examples :

"The student was exempt from the final exam because of illness. "
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obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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corporal adjective

/ˈkɔː.pɜ.ɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.pɝ.əl/

Having a physical, tangible body; material, corporeal.

"The corporal punishment was outlawed in the school. "

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specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

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assistant noun

/əˈsɪstənt/

Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.

"Several assistants were present at the school play. "

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exceptional noun

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

An exception, or something having an exceptional value

"The exceptional student in our class received a perfect score on the exam. "

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extraordinary noun

/ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/

Anything that goes beyond what is ordinary.

"The extraordinary amount of rainfall this week caused significant flooding. "

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citizens noun

/ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.

"The citizens of our town voted for a new mayor in the election. "

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officers noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚz/ /ˈɒfɪsəz/ /ˈɔfɪsɚz/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officers organized the fundraising event. "

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assigned verb

/əˈsaɪnd/

To designate or set apart something for some purpose.

"to assign a day for trial"

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released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

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immunity noun

/ɪˈmjuːnəti/

The state of being insusceptible to something; notably:

"After getting the chickenpox vaccine, the child developed immunity to the disease. "