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peroration

/pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The concluding section of a discourse, either written or oral, in which the orator or writer sums up and commends his topic to his audience, particularly as used in the technical sense of a component of ancient Roman oratorical delivery.

Examples :

"The politician ended his speech with a powerful peroration, urging the audience to vote for change and promising a brighter future for the city. "
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Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration technical

technical noun

/ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/

A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.

"The farmer used his technical for transporting supplies to the fields. "

Illustration concluding

concluding verb

/kənˈkluːdɪŋ/

To end; to come to an end.

"The story concluded with a moral."

Illustration promising

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."

Illustration following

following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration component

component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration rhetorical

rhetorical adjective

/ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/

Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

"A rhetorical question is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected."

Illustration oratorical

oratorical adjective

/ˌɔːrətˈɔːrɪkəl/ /ˌɑːrətˈɔːrɪkəl/

Of, or relating to oratory or an orator

"The politician's speech was filled with oratorical flourishes, designed to inspire the crowd. "

Illustration passionate

passionate noun

/ˈpæʃənət/

A passionate individual.

"Her passion for baking was a powerful motivating force. "

Illustration graduation

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. "

Illustration discourse

discourse noun

/dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/

Verbal exchange, conversation.

"The discourse between the teacher and the student was about the upcoming history exam. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "