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jab

/dʒæb/

Meanings
noun
A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.

Examples :

"The boxer used a quick jab to keep his opponent at a distance. "
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Related Words

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conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

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vaccination noun

/ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/

Inoculation with a vaccine, in order to protect from a particular disease or strain of disease.

"The doctor recommended vaccination for the children to protect them from measles. "

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thrusting verb

/ˈθrʌstɪŋ/

To make advance with force.

"We thrust at the enemy with our forces."

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recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

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delivered verb

/dɪˈlɪv.əd/ /dɪˈlɪv.ɚd/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

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injection noun

/ɪn.ˈdʒɛk.ʃən/

The act of injecting, or something that is injected.

"The doctor gave the patient a flu injection. "

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opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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medical noun

/ˈmɛdɪkl̩/

A medical examination.

"The doctor performed a thorough medical to determine the cause of her headache. "

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distance noun

/ˈdɪs.təns/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

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straight noun

/stɹeɪt/

Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.

"The straight path to the school led past the park. "

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abruptly adverb

/ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

"The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat."

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terrible adjective

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."