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mansions

/ˈmænʃənz/

Meanings
noun
A large house or building, usually built for the wealthy.

Examples :

"The wealthy businessman built magnificent mansions for his family. "
property architecture building

Related Words

Illustration retirement

retirement noun

/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/

An act of retiring; withdrawal.

"After 30 years of teaching, Mr. Smith's retirement was a significant event for the whole school. "

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individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

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magnificent adjective

/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

"The view from the top of the hill was magnificent. "

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habitation noun

/ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.

"The habitation of the old house by a family brought life back to the neighborhood. "

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independence noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.

"The student's desire for independence led her to move out of her parents' house after graduating high school. "

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astronomers noun

/əˈstrɑnəmərz/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "

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comfortable noun

/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkɐmf.tɘ.bɘl/

A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

"My grandmother bought a new comfortable for her bed. "

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supportive adjective

/səˈpɔːtɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/

Providing support.

"I had a very supportive coach who helped me."

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astrologer noun

/əˈstrɒl.ə.dʒə(ɹ)/

One who studies or practices astrology.

"The astrologer predicted a lucky day for my sister based on her birth date and time. "

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influencing verb

/ˈɪnfluənsɪŋ/ /ˈɪnfluɛnsɪŋ/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

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astrological adjective

/ˌæstrəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌæstroʊˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of, or relating to astrology.

"My astrological sign is Capricorn, which is said to make people responsible. "

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businessman noun

/ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

"My father is a businessman who owns a small electronics store. "