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harassed

/həˈræst/ /ˈhærəst/

Meanings
verb
To fatigue or to tire with repeated and exhausting efforts.

Examples :

"The student felt harassed by the teacher's constant demands for extra work after school. "
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repeated verb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/

To do or say again (and again).

"The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."

Illustration anxieties

anxieties noun

/æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/ /æŋˈzaɪəɾiz/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"The upcoming exam filled her with anxieties about failing the course. "

Illustration followed

followed verb

/ˈfɒləʊd/ /ˈfɑloʊd/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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systematically adverb

/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/ /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkəli/

In an organized manner; utilising a system.

"The gardener systematically watered each plant in the rows, ensuring every one received the same amount of water. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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endlessly adverb

/ˈɛndləsli/ /ˈɛnlɪsli/

In an endless manner; continuously without limit.

"The little brother argued endlessly about which video game to play. "

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excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

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exhausting verb

/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɔstɪŋ/

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."

Illustration fatigue

fatigue noun

/fəˈtiːɡ/

A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.

"The long day of studying left her feeling intense fatigue. "

Illustration speaking

speaking adjective

/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Used in speaking.

"The speaking portion of the exam made me nervous. "