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goody

/ˈɡʊdi/

Meanings
noun
A good character in a story, often a hero.

Examples :

"In the superhero movie, the goody always wins in the end. "
character person story literature

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

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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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pronouncements noun

/prəˈnaʊnsmənts/ /prəˈnaʊnsmən(t)s/

An official public announcement.

"The trial concluded with the pronouncement of a guilty verdict."

Illustration benevolent

benevolent adjective

/bəˈnɛvələnt/

Having a disposition to do good.

"Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent."

Illustration chocolate

chocolate noun

/ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

"Chocolate is a very popular treat."

Illustration goodwife

goodwife noun

/ˈɡʊdwɪf/ /ˈɡʊdwʌɪf/

A female head of a household.

"The goodwife of the household took care of the family's needs. "

Illustration children

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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finishing verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

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honorific noun

/ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/ /ˌɑːnəˈɹɪfɪk/

A title. (e.g., Mister, Misses, Doctor, Professor)

"In many cultures, it's considered polite to use an honorific like "Sir" or "Madam" when addressing someone older or in a position of authority. "

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

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superhero noun

/s(j)upə(ɹ)hɪɹoʊ/

Any kind of fantasy/science fiction crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature.

"My little brother loves superheroes like Superman and Batman. "

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charitable adjective

/ˈtʃærɪtəbl/ /ˈtʃærətəbl/

Pertaining to charity.

"The school's fundraising campaign was very charitable, raising money for underprivileged students. "