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motte

/mɒt/

Meanings
noun
A raised earth mound, often topped with a wooden or stone structure and surrounded with a ditch.

Examples :

"The children loved to climb the grassy motte in the park, pretending it was a castle hill. "
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Illustration introduced

introduced verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːst/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration witticism

witticism noun

/ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/

A witty remark

"During the family dinner, my uncle made a witty remark, a witticism about the weather, that made everyone laugh. "

Illustration prostitute

prostitute noun

/ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/

Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

"Because she needed money to support her family, she became a prostitute. "

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surrounded verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The house was surrounded by a tall fence. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

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displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

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informative adjective

/ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/

Providing information; especially, providing useful or interesting information.

"I read a very informative newspaper article on that subject last week."

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pretending verb

/prɪˈtɛndɪŋ/ /priˈtɛndɪŋ/

To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

"The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "