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palaces

/ˈpælɪsɪz/

Meanings
noun
Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.

Examples :

"The Queen lives in one of the most famous palaces in the world, Buckingham Palace. "
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exhibitions noun

/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃənz/ /ˌɛɡzəˈbɪʃənz/

An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.

"The museum has many interesting art exhibitions this month. "

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volunteered verb

/ˌvɑlənˈtɪrd/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪəd/

To enlist oneself as a volunteer.

"Maria volunteered to bring snacks to the school picnic. "

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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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monarchical adjective

/məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)l/

Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.

"Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings"

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auditorium noun

/ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/

A large room for public meetings or performances.

"The school auditorium was packed with students for the annual talent show. "

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dignitary noun

/ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/

An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

"The visiting dignitary, the mayor of the sister city, was greeted with a warm welcome. "

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expensive adjective

/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

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decorations noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The children hung colorful decorations on the Christmas tree. "

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residence noun

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

The place where one lives; one's home.

"My residence is a small apartment near the school. "

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governmental adjective

/ˌɡʌvərnˈmentl/ /ˌɡʌvərnˈmɛntl/

Relating to a government

"The governmental regulations for school lunches were recently updated. "

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entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

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graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "