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hardens

/ˈhɑːrdənz/ /ˈhɑːrdnz/

Meanings
verb
To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).

Examples :

"The clay hardens as it dries in the sun. "
material physics chemistry

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consonant noun

/ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/

A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.

"The "k" sound in "kite" is a consonant. "

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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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strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

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sensitive noun

/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.

"My sister has a sensitivity to subtle changes in the weather; she can feel an approaching storm hours before anyone else notices. "

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resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

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customers noun

/ˈkʌstəməz/ /ˈkʌstəmɚz/

A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

"Every person who passes by is a potential customer."

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stronger adjective

/ˈstɹɑŋɡɚ/ /stɹɒŋɡə/ /stɹɔŋɡɚ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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malicious adjective

/məˈlɪʃəs/

Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

"The student's malicious comment about his classmate's new shoes hurt her feelings. "

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department noun

/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ /dəˈpɑɹtmənt/

A part, portion, or subdivision.

"The school's science department focuses on biology and chemistry. "

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updating verb

/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪŋ/

To bring (a thing) up to date.

"I need to update my records to take account of the most recent transaction."

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pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

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exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."