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mollifying

/ˈmɑlɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmɒlɪfaɪɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort.

Examples :

"The teacher was mollifying the students' anxiety about the upcoming test by offering extra review sessions. "
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particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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anxiety noun

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"Before the big exam, Maria felt a strong anxiety about failing. "

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painful adjective

/ˈpeɪn.fəl/

Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.

"The long walk home after school was painful because of my sore feet. "

Illustration concerns

concerns noun

/kənˈsɜːnz/ /kənˈsɝnz/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My parents have concerns about my future career path. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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sessions noun

/ˈseʃənz/

An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre.

"Every Thursday night, the local jazz club hosts free jam sessions where musicians can improvise and share their music with the audience. "

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appease verb

/əˈpiːz/

To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred).

"to appease the tumult of the ocean"

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offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

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listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

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upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

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comfort noun

/ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹt/

Contentment, ease.

"Sleep in comfort with our new mattress."