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martingale

/ˈmɑːrtɪŋɡeɪl/ /ˈmɑːrtənɡeɪl/

Meanings
noun
A piece of harness used on a horse to keep it from raising its head above a desired point.

Examples :

"The horse's head was getting too high, so the rider adjusted the martingale to keep it at the right level for better control. "
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bowsprit noun

/ˈbəʊspɹɪt/

A spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel to provide the means of adding sail surface.

"The sailor climbed out onto the bowsprit to adjust the jib sail, which was attached to it for extra power. "

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adjusted verb

/əˈdʒʌstɪd/

To modify.

"The student adjusted her chair so she could see the board better. "

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repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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expectation noun

/ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

"My expectation is that the school will have a good field trip next week. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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conditional noun

/kənˈdɪʃənəl/

(grammar) A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false.

"My attendance at the school picnic is conditional on my finishing my homework. "

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strengthens verb

/ˈstrɛŋθənz/ /ˈstrɛŋkθənz/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

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confident noun

/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/

A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend.

"My closest confident, my sister, always listens patiently and gives good advice. "

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

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ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

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stochastic adjective

/stəˈkæstɪk/

Random, randomly determined.

"The stock market's behavior is often described as stochastic, meaning its movements appear random and unpredictable. "