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hymen

/ˈhaɪmən/

Meanings
noun
A membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the young woman's hymen to determine if it was intact. "
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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration marriage

marriage noun

/ˈmæɹɪdʒ/

The state of being married.

"You should enter marriage for love."

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partially adverb

/ˈpɑːʃəli/ /ˈpɑɹʃəli/

To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

"The student was partially prepared for the exam, but still felt nervous. "

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determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

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definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

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reflects verb

/rɪˈflɛkts/ /riˈflɛkts/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

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occludes verb

/əˈkluːdz/ /ɑˈkluːdz/

To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block (an opening, a portion of an image, etc.).

"The tall tree occludes the view of the lake from our house. "

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membrane noun

/ˈmembɹeɪn/

A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal).

"The cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell. "

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accurately adverb

/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/

In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

"The student answered the math questions accurately. "

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princess noun

/pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/

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

"The princess visited the school to meet the students. "