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hedonist

/ˈhiːdənɪst/

Meanings
noun
Someone devoted to hedonism.

Examples :

"The hedonist in our study group only cared about getting good grades to enjoy a lavish party afterward. "
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about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

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lavish verb

/ˈlævɪʃ/

To give out extremely generously; to squander.

"They lavished money on the dinner."

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getting verb

[ˈɡɛɾɪŋ]

(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

"She is getting her daughter a puppy for her birthday. "

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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grades noun

/ɡɹeɪdz/

A rating.

"I gave him a good grade for effort."

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enjoy verb

/ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

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group noun

/ɡɹuːp/

A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.

"The group of students worked together on their project. "

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afterward adverb

/ˈɑːftə.wəd/ /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/

(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time.

"I finished my homework, and afterward, I played video games. "

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hedonism noun

/ˈhiːdənɪzəm/

The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good in life. Some hedonists, such as the Epicureans, have insisted that pleasure of the entire mind, not just pleasure of the senses, is the highest good.

"Maria's hedonism was evident in her constant pursuit of fun and enjoyment, even if it meant sacrificing some time for studying. "

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study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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cared verb

/kɛəd/ /kɛɹd/

To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

"She cared deeply about her students' success in class. "

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devoted verb

/dɪˈvəʊtəd/

To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

"I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."