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orphaned

/ˈɔːrfənd/ /ˈɔːrfɪnd/

Meanings
verb
To deprive of parents (used almost exclusively in the passive)

Examples :

"What do you do when you come across two orphaned polar bear cubs?"
family human person

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remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

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categories noun

/ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹiz/

A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.

"The library organizes books into different categories, such as fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. "

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removing verb

/ɹɪˈmuːvɪŋ/

To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

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reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

A relationship or relation (to something).

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

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deprive verb

/dɪˈpɹaɪv/

To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

"The teacher decided to deprive the students of recess because they didn't finish their work. "

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exclusively adverb

/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

(focus) to the exclusion of anything or anyone else; solely or entirely

"The restaurant serves coffee exclusively. "

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passive noun

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

(grammar) The passive voice of verbs.

"The passive voice is often used in school reports to describe scientific experiments. "

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parents noun

/ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpæɹənts/

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

"Many students invite their parents to school events. "

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unavailable noun

/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbl/ /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

(history) A communist who operated underground and was therefore not available for a political leadership position.

"The unavailable was a key figure in the resistance movement, operating secretly and therefore not able to take on a leadership role in the official government. "

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category noun

/ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘɡ(ɘ)ɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/

A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.

"The library organized its books by category, such as fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. "

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abandoned verb

/əˈbæn.dn̩d/

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

"After arguing with her parents, Sarah abandoned her plans for the weekend. "

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completed verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪd/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."