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oaths

/əʊðz/ /oʊðz/

Meanings
noun
A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Before becoming citizens, immigrants take oaths to pledge their loyalty to their new country." "
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Related Words

Illustration necessarily

necessarily adverb

/ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/

Inevitably; of necessity.

"It is not necessarily true that children get their morals from their parents."

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insulting verb

/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).

""He was insulting her by making fun of her accent in front of everyone." "

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appealing verb

/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/ /əˈpi.lɪŋ/

To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

"The student appealed to the teacher to reconsider the failing grade, hoping to vindicate their hard work. "

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allegiance noun

/əˈliː.dʒəns/

Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.

"The student's unwavering allegiance to the school's debate team was evident in her dedication to practice. "

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irreverent adjective

/ɪˈrɛvərənt/ /ɪˈrɛvɹənt/

Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.

"an irreverent examination of reviewing"

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promising verb

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

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immigrants noun

/ˈɪmɪɡrənts/ /ˈɪmɪˌɡrænts/

A non-native person who comes to a country from another country in order to permanently settle there.

"Many immigrants seek better opportunities for their children in a new country. "

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meaningless adjective

/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ /ˈmiːnɪŋlɪs/

Lacking meaning.

"The word "gugugu" is meaningless in English."

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frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "

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strengthened verb

/ˈstɹɛŋθənd/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

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statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

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sincerity noun

/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/

The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense.

"Her sincerity in apologizing to her friend showed that she truly regretted her actions. "