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monarch

/ˈmɒnək/ /ˈmɑnɑɹk/

Meanings
noun
The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

Examples :

"The monarch of England lives in Buckingham Palace. "
politics government royal state history nation

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monarchy noun

/ˈmɒnəki/ /ˈmɑnɚki/

A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).

"The monarchy in the small country held elections for the first time in centuries. "

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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absolute noun

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.

"moral absolutes"

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boasting verb

/ˈboʊstɪŋ/

To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

"He kept boasting about his high score on the test, even though everyone else did well too. "

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primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

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tournaments noun

/ˈtʊrnəmənts/ /ˈtʊrnəmɛnts/

During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

"During the Middle Ages, tournaments helped knights practice fighting skills. "

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butterfly noun

/ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] [ˈbʌtəflaɪ]

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

"A beautiful butterfly fluttered around the garden flowers. "

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constitutional noun

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

A walk that is taken regularly for good health and wellbeing.

"My daily constitutional helps me stay healthy and focused before school. "

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aboriginal noun

/ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/

An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia, Aborigine.

"The Aboriginal elder shared stories of his ancestors with the class. "

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capitalised verb

/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtl̩aɪzd/

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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impressive adjective

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

"an impressive movie"