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heroin

/ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/

Meanings
noun
A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world.

Examples :

"The dealer offered him heroin, but he refused, knowing it was a dangerous and addictive drug. "
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addictive noun

/əˈdɪktɪv/

A drug that causes an addiction.

"The addictive is a serious problem for many teenagers. "

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powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

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refused verb

/ɹɪˈfjuːzd/

To decline (a request or demand).

"My request for a pay rise was refused."

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classed verb

/klæst/ /klɑːst/

To assign to a class; to classify.

"I would class this with most of the other mediocre works of the period."

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derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

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narcotic noun

/nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/ /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

"The doctor prescribed a strong narcotic to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery. "

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illegal noun

/ɪˈliːɡəl/ /ɪˈli.ɡəl/

An illegal act or technique.

"Using a fake ID was the illegal that got him expelled from school. "

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euphoria noun

/juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/

An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.

"The runner was in absolute euphoria after winning his first marathon."

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producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

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intense adjective

/ɪnˈtɛns/

Strained; tightly drawn.

"The teacher's voice was intense as she explained the difficult math problem. "

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dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."