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kangaroos

/ˌkæŋɡəˈruz/ /ˌkæŋɡəˈruːz/

Meanings
noun
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

Examples :

"While visiting Australia, we saw many kangaroos hopping across the open fields. "
animal biology organism nature continent

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kangaroo noun

/kaŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

"While visiting the Australian zoo, my daughter was excited to see a kangaroo hopping across the enclosure. "

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communities noun

/kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

""Different immigrant communities in the city often maintain their own unique cultural traditions and languages." "

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practice noun

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

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material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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premature noun

/ˈpɹɛ.mə.tjə/ /ˌpɹi.məˈtʃʊɹ/

An infant born prematurely

"The premature arrived at the neonatal intensive care unit very fragile. "

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marsupials noun

/mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əlz/ /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əlz/

A mammal of which the female has a pouch in which it rears its young, which are born immature, through early infancy, such as the kangaroo or koala, or else pouchless members of the Marsupialia like the shrew opossum.

"Many Australian animals, like kangaroos and koalas, are marsupials. "

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favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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encouraged verb

/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd/ /ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒd/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

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indigenous adjective

/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.

"The Australian Aboriginal people are the indigenous inhabitants of the continent. "

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temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

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visiting verb

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

""For months, she was visiting her elderly neighbor, bringing meals and offering company as he recovered from surgery." "