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gust

/ɡʌst/

Meanings
noun
A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

Examples :

"A sudden gust of wind blew the papers off the teacher's desk. "
weather nature

Related Words

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scattering verb

/ˈskætərɪŋ/ /ˈskæɾərɪŋ/

To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

"The crowd scattered in terror."

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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physiological adjective

/ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of, or relating to physiology.

"The athlete's physiological responses to the intense workout were carefully monitored by the coach. "

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acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

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delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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enjoyment noun

/ɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

The condition of enjoying anything.

"Few activities better the enjoyment of a hearty meal eaten in good company."

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outburst noun

/ˈaʊtˌbɜːst/ /ˈaʊtˌbɝst/

A sudden, often violent expression of emotion or activity.

"Her outburst of anger surprised everyone in the quiet office. "

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

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appreciation noun

/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

"We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service."

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definite noun

/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/

(grammar) A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.

"The definite article "the" shows that we are talking about a specific house. "