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husbanded

/ˈhʌzbəndɪd/ /ˈhʌzbəndəd/

Meanings
verb
To manage or administer carefully and frugally; use to the best advantage; economise.

Examples :

"The student husbanded her limited allowance by packing lunch instead of buying it at school. "
economy business finance

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Illustration economise

economise verb

/ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/ /ˈiːkəˌnɒmaɪz/

To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).

"To economise on heating bills this winter, we are only heating the rooms we use most. "

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responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration diligently

diligently adverb

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

"The student diligently studied for the exam, carefully reviewing all the notes. "

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princesses noun

/ˈprɪnsɛsɪz/ /prɪnˈsɛsɪz/

A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter.

"At the royal wedding, many princesses wore beautiful gowns. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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administer verb

/ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/

To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.

"We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food."

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neighboring adjective

/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/

Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.

"My neighboring school has a great sports program. "

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allowance noun

/əˈlaʊəns/

Permission; granting, conceding, or admitting

"The teacher gave the students allowance to finish the project early if they worked hard. "

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bountiful adjective

/ˈbaʊntɪfʌl/ [ˈbaʊ̯n(ɾ)əfəɫ]

Having a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful; ample.

"They enjoyed a wet summer and a bountiful harvest."

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advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

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education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

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cultivate verb

/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

To grow plants, notably crops

"Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."