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jibed

/dʒaɪbd/ /dʒiːbd/

Meanings
verb
To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.

Examples :

"The older kids jibed the younger ones for being afraid to go on the roller coaster. "
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Illustration younger

younger adjective

/ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

"a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers"

Illustration contemptuous

contemptuous adjective

/kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/ /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/

Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "

Illustration mocking

mocking verb

/ˈmɒkɪŋ/ /ˈmɑkɪŋ/

To mimic, to simulate.

"The parrot was mocking my laugh, repeating it in a funny way. "

Illustration mismatched

mismatched verb

/ˌmɪsˈmætʃt/ /mɪsˈmætʃt/

To match unsuitably; to fail to match

"The socks I grabbed this morning mismatched; one was blue and the other was green. "

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reproach noun

/ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/

A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

"My mother's gentle reproach about my messy room hinted at her disappointment. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

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taunting verb

/ˈtɔːntɪŋ/ /ˈtɑːntɪŋ/

To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

"The older kids were taunting the younger ones on the playground, calling them names and daring them to fight. "

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spelling verb

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

Illustration sailboat

sailboat noun

/ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/

A boat propelled by a sail.

"The sailboat glided across the lake, powered by the gentle breeze. "

Illustration coaster

coaster noun

/kəʊ.stə(ɹ)/

Agent noun of coast: one who coasts.

"The little coaster skillfully navigated the empty playground slide. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

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alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "