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narcotics

/nɑrˈkɑtɪks/ /nɑrˈkɑɾɪks/

Meanings
noun
Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

Examples :

"The police warned about the dangers of using narcotics purchased illegally, as their effects can be unpredictable and addictive. "
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addictive noun

/əˈdɪktɪv/

A drug that causes an addiction.

"The addictive is a serious problem for many teenagers. "

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induces verb

/ɪnˈdjuːsɪz/ /ɪnˈduːsɪz/

To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

"The delicious smell of cookies induces me to eat one even when I'm not hungry. "

Illustration illegally

illegally adverb

/ɪˈliːɡəli/

In a manner contrary to law.

"He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant."

Illustration reference

reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

A relationship or relation (to something).

"The teacher's explanation had a clear reference to the textbook. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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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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purchased verb

/ˈpɜːtʃəst/ /ˈpɝtʃəst/

To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

"to purchase land, to purchase a house"

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reduces verb

/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪz/ /ɹɪˈdusɪz/

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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contexts noun

/ˈkɑntɛkst(s)/ /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst(s)/

The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

"In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped."

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unpredictable noun

/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/ /ˌʌnpɹɪˈdɪktəbəl/

An unpredictable thing.

"The weather today is an unpredictable. "

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behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "