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forbidden

/fɝˈbɪdən/

Meanings
verb
To disallow; to proscribe.

Examples :

"Smoking in the restaurant is forbidden."
law moral government politics religion society

Related Words

Illustration effectual

effectual adjective

/iˈfɛktʃuəl/

Producing the intended result; entirely adequate.

"The doctor recommended an effectual medicine that quickly relieved my headache. "

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restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

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.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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proscribe verb

/ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹoʊˌskɹaɪb/

To forbid or prohibit.

"The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated."

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disallow verb

/dɪsəˈlaʊ/

To refuse to allow

"The prisoners were disallowed to contact with a lawyer."

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ditransitive noun

/ˌdaɪtrænˈzɪtɪv/ /daɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/

A verb that takes both an object and an indirect object.

""Give" is a common example of a ditransitive. "

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disallowed verb

/ˌdɪsəˈlaʊd/ /ˌdɪsæˈlaʊd/

To refuse to allow

"The prisoners were disallowed to contact with a lawyer."

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impassable adjective

/ɪmˈpæsəbl/

(of a route, terrain, etc.) Incapable of being passed over, crossed, or negotiated.

"The mountain path was impassable after the heavy snowfall. "

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disruptive adjective

/dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/

Causing disruption or unrest.

"Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school."

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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challenge noun

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/

A confrontation; a dare.

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "

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escalating verb

/ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɛskjəˌleɪtɪŋ/

To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.

"The shooting escalated the existing hostility."