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fess

/fɛs/

Meanings
verb
To confess; to admit.

Examples :

"After being caught with the missing cookies, the child had to fess up to eating them all. "
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Illustration features

features noun

/ˈfiːtʃəz/ /ˈfitʃɚz/

One's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.

"Her most striking features were her bright blue eyes and high cheekbones. "

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration history

history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

The aggregate of past events.

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

Illustration honesty

honesty noun

/ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɑːnəsti/

The act, quality, or condition of being honest.

"academic / artistic / emotional / intellectual honesty"

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

Illustration horizontal

horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

Illustration continued

continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

Illustration conceited

conceited adjective

/kənˈsiːtɪd/ /kɒnˈsiːtɪd/

Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; vain and egotistical.

"My brother is quite conceited; he constantly talks about how smart he is and how much better he is at everything than everyone else. "

Illustration confess

confess verb

/kənˈfɛs/

To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

"I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!"

Illustration tempered

tempered adjective

/ˈtempərd/ /ˈtempɚd/

(in combination) Having a specified disposition or temper.

"Her even-tempered nature made her a great teacher. "

Illustration missing

missing verb

/ˈmɪsɪŋ/

To fail to hit.

"I missed the target."

Illustration cookies

cookies noun

/ˈkʊkiz/

A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.

"My mom baked chocolate chip cookies for our after-school snack. "