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off-track

/ˌɔf ˈtræk/ /ˌɑf ˈtræk/

Meanings
adjective
Away from an intended route; wayward

Examples :

"The student's essay went completely off-track when he started writing about his summer vacation instead of the assigned topic. "
direction way

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wayward adjective

/ˈweɪwɚd/

Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray

"The wayward student often skipped class and refused to do his homework. "

Illustration started

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

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instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

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racetrack noun

/ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/

A course over which any type of races are run.

"The horses ran very fast around the racetrack. "

Illustration gambling

gambling verb

/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/

To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.

"She is gambling on getting a promotion at work, hoping the new project will make a good impression. "

Illustration writing

writing noun

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

"My son's writing homework included practicing cursive letters. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration vacation

vacation noun

/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

Freedom from some business or activity.

"After a long week of school, my vacation was a welcome freedom from studying. "

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intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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assigned verb

/əˈsaɪnd/

To designate or set apart something for some purpose.

"to assign a day for trial"

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conducted verb

/kənˈdʌktɪd/

To lead, or guide; to escort.

"The museum guide conducted the group through the ancient artifacts exhibit. "