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/ˈhɑməlɪz/ /ˈhɑːməlɪz/

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Visual illustration for the word "students" - A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
studentsnoun
/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Visual illustration for the word "moralizing" - To make moral reflections (on, upon, about or over something); to regard acts and events as involving a moral.
moralizingverb
/ˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ/

To make moral reflections (on, upon, about or over something); to regard acts and events as involving a moral.

"The teacher was moralizing about the importance of honesty after a student was caught cheating. "

Visual illustration for the word "especially" - (manner) In a special manner; specially.
especiallyadverb
/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Visual illustration for the word "brighter" - Visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, clear, radiant; not dark.
brighteradjective
/ˈbɹaɪtə/ /ˈbɹaɪtɚ/

Visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, clear, radiant; not dark.

"The classroom felt much brighter after we opened the curtains. "

Visual illustration for the word "importance" - The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.
importancenoun
/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

Visual illustration for the word "concerning" - To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
concerningverb
/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming school field trip concerns all the students in Grade 5. "

Visual illustration for the word "practical" - A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
practicalnoun
/ˈpɹæktɪkəl/

A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

"The practical for the carpentry course was building a small table. "

Visual illustration for the word "principal" - The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
principalnoun
/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

Visual illustration for the word "decisions" - The act of deciding.
decisionsnoun
/dɪˈsɪʒənz/ /dɪˈsɪʒnz/

The act of deciding.

""The team's success depends on making good decisions." "

Visual illustration for the word "announced" - To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known
announcedverb
/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

Visual illustration for the word "explanation" - The act or process of explaining.
explanationnoun
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Visual illustration for the word "platitude" - An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse; a cliché.
platitudenoun
/ˈplatɪtjuːd/ /ˈplætɪt(j)ud/

An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse; a cliché.

"His graduation speech was full of platitudes about following your dreams, but it didn't offer any real, practical advice. "