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mysterious

/mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /məˈstɪɹi.əs/

Meanings
adjective
Of unknown origin.

Examples :

"He received a mysterious phone call this morning."
character abstract mind

Related Words

Illustration evasive

evasive adjective

/ɪˈveɪsɪv/

Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.

"When asked about her weekend, Sarah was evasive, only saying she "hung out" and avoiding any details. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration qualities

qualities noun

/ˈkwɒlətiz/ /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

Illustration enigmatic

enigmatic adjective

/ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

Pertaining to an enigma.

"The teacher's sudden departure was enigmatic; no one knew why she left so abruptly. "

Illustration received

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration morning

morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

Illustration origin

origin noun

/ˈɒɹ.ə.dʒən/ /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/

The beginning of something.

"The origin of my love for baking was a special cake my grandmother made for me. "

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unknown verb

/ʌnˈnəʊn/ /ʌnˈnoʊn/

To undo the process of knowing, to lose knowledge of something.

"After the fire, the family unknown the location of their cherished photos. "

Illustration goodbye

goodbye noun

/ɡədˈbaɪ/

An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

"They made their good-byes."

Illustration difficult

difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

Illustration deliberately

deliberately adverb

/dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/

Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

"To avoid a fight, Sarah deliberately walked a different route to school today. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "