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intervention

/ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/

Meanings
noun
The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.

Examples :

"The teacher's intervention helped the struggling student understand the math problem. "
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regarding verb

/ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/

To look at; to observe.

"She regarded us warily."

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professional noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

A person who belongs to a profession

"My uncle is a professional engineer. "

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counselor noun

/ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/

A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.

"The school counselor helped Sarah with her problems at home. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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intervening verb

/ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/ /ˌɪntɚˈviːnɪŋ/

To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.

"The police had to be called to intervene in the fight."

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implemented verb

/ˈɪmplɪˌmɛntɪd/ /ˈɪmpləˌmɛntɪd/

To bring about; to put into practice

"It’s a good thought, but it will be a difficult thing to implement."

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addiction noun

/əˈdɪkʃən/

A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

"His addiction to video games was affecting his schoolwork and relationships with his family. "

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initiated verb

/ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd/ /ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/

To begin; to start.

"The teacher initiated the lesson by asking a question. "

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psychological adjective

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Of or pertaining to psychology.

"The teacher's psychological approach to teaching helped students feel more comfortable in class. "

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struggling verb

/ˈstɹʌɡlɪŋ/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

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orchestrated verb

/ˈɔːrkɪstreɪtɪd/ /ˈɔːrkəstreɪtɪd/

To arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra.

"The composer orchestrated the simple melody for a full orchestra, transforming it into a grand and sweeping piece. "

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interfering verb

/ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪrɪŋ/

To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.

"I always try not to interfere with other people’s personal affairs."