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homilies

/ˈhɑməlɪz/ /ˈhɑːməlɪz/

Meanings
noun
A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.

Examples :

"The principal's weekly homilies about being on time for class were often ignored by the students. "
religion theology moral

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration moralizing

moralizing verb

/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. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

Illustration brighter

brighter adjective

/ˈbɹaɪtə/ /ˈbɹaɪtɚ/

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

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

Illustration importance

importance noun

/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. "

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concerning verb

/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. "

Illustration practical

practical noun

/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. "

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principal noun

/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."

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decisions noun

/dɪˈsɪʒənz/ /dɪˈsɪʒnz/

The act of deciding.

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

Illustration announced

announced verb

/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. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

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platitude noun

/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. "