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lamer

/ˈleɪmər/

Meanings
adjective
Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.

Examples :

"After twisting his ankle during the soccer game, John was lamer for a week and had to use crutches. "
medicine body condition disease

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Illustration interesting

interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

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intelligence noun

/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/

Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

"The student's intelligence allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in class. "

Illustration unconvincing

unconvincing verb

/ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ /ˌʌŋkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

To cause to abandon a conviction.

"The lawyer's weak arguments unconvincing the jury caused them to maintain their original belief in the defendant's guilt. "

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temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

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inefficient noun

/ɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

A person who cannot or does not work efficiently.

"The inefficient in our study group wasted valuable time arguing instead of focusing on the assignment. "

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difficulty noun

/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

The state of being difficult, or hard to do.

"The difficulty of the math problem made it hard for many students to solve it. "

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extremely adverb

/ɪksˈtɹiːmli/

(degree) To an extreme degree.

"The weather was extremely hot today; we stayed inside all afternoon. "

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imperfect noun

/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/ /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkt/

Something having a minor flaw

"The student's essay had a few minor imperfections, but overall it was well-written. "

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unbelievable adjective

/ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/

Not to be believed.

"The amount of homework assigned for the weekend was unbelievable. "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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obstruction noun

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

"The fallen tree caused a major obstruction in the road, blocking traffic. "

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competence noun

/ˈkɒmpətəns/

The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

"The teacher praised the student's competence in math. "