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goad

/ɡəʊd/ /ɡoʊd/

Meanings
noun
A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

Examples :

"The farmer used a goad to guide the oxen as they plowed the field. "
utensil animal agriculture

Related Words

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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incites verb

/ɪnˈsaɪts/

To stir up or excite; to rouse or goad into action.

"The judge was told by the accused that his friends had incited him to commit the crime."

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encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

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powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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stubborn noun

/ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/

Stubbornness.

"Her stubbornness prevented her from admitting she was wrong, even when presented with evidence. "

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discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

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promise noun

/ˈpɹɒmɪs/ /ˈpɹɑmɪs/

An oath or affirmation; a vow

"if I make a promise, I always stick to it;  he broke his promise"

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stimulus noun

/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/

Any external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon.

"an economic stimulus"

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stimulate verb

/ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's inspiring speech stimulated the students to study harder for the exam. "

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animals noun

/ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

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pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "