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intemperate

/ɪnˈtɛmpərət/ /ɪnˈtɛmprɪt/

Meanings
verb
To disorder.

Examples :

"The strong winds intemperate the carefully arranged papers on the desk, scattering them everywhere. "
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Illustration disorder

disorder noun

/dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

Illustration scattering

scattering verb

/ˈskætərɪŋ/ /ˈskæɾərɪŋ/

To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

"The crowd scattered in terror."

Illustration launching

launching verb

/ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/ /ˈlɑːntʃɪŋ/

To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.

"The pitcher is launching the ball towards home plate. "

Illustration everywhere

everywhere adverb

/ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/

In or to all locations under discussion.

"He delivers the mail everywhere on this street."

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 indulging

indulging verb

/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/

(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

"After a long week of studying, Sarah was indulging in a delicious chocolate cake. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

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

Illustration appetite

appetite noun

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/

Desire to eat food or consume drink.

"My appetite was very strong after a long day of playing soccer. "

Illustration arranged

arranged verb

/əˈɹeɪndʒd/

To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

"She arranged the books on the shelf by color. "

Illustration drinking

drinking verb

/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Illustration moderation

moderation noun

/ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

"The teacher emphasized the importance of moderation in completing assignments, urging students to avoid rushing and instead focus on quality over speed. "