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exercise

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Meanings
noun
Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

Examples :

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."
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exercised verb

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪzd/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪzd/

To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.

"The pianist exercised her fingers every day to improve her speed and accuracy. "

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employment noun

/ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/

The work or occupation for which one is used, and often paid

"My father's employment as a carpenter provides for our family. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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crosswords noun

/ˈkrɔːswɜːdz/ /ˈkrɒswɜːdz/

(games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.

"My grandfather enjoys solving crosswords every morning before breakfast. "

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application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

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guarantees noun

/ˌɡærənˈtiz/ /ˌɡærənˈtiːz/

Anything that assures a certain outcome.

"Can you give me a guarantee that he will be fit for the match?"

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practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

The act of one who practices.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

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improvement noun

/ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/

The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering

"The improvement in her math scores was noticeable after she started attending extra tutoring sessions. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

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.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"