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polishing

/ˈpɑlɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

Examples :

"He polished up the chrome until it gleamed."
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Illustration imperfections

imperfections noun

/ˌɪmpərˈfekʃənz/ /ˌɪmpɚˈfekʃənz/

Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect.

"You can accept your imperfection or try to improve."

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interview noun

/ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/

An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.

"The royal interview between the two monarchs was broadcast live on television. "

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etiquette noun

/ˈɛtɪkɪt/

The forms required by a good upbringing, or prescribed by authority, to be observed in social or official life; observance of the proprieties of rank and occasion; conventional decorum; ceremonial code of polite society.

"Knowing the proper etiquette for a job interview, like making eye contact and shaking hands firmly, can increase your chances of getting hired. "

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fingerprints noun

/ˈfɪŋɡərˌprɪnts/

The natural pattern of ridges on the tips of human fingers, unique to each individual.

"The detective used special powder to find fingerprints on the stolen car. "

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partially adverb

/ˈpɑːʃəli/ /ˈpɑɹʃəli/

To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

"The student was partially prepared for the exam, but still felt nervous. "

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impressed verb

/ɪmˈpɹɛst/

To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.

"You impressed me with your command of Urdu."

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coarseness noun

/ˈkɔːrsnəs/ /ˈkoʊrsnəs/

The property of being coarse, roughness or primitiveness, unrefined or unpolished.

"The coarseness of the sandpaper made it unsuitable for polishing delicate wood. "

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dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

Illustration nutrients

nutrients noun

/ˈnuːtriənts/ /ˈnjuːtriənts/

A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

"The vegetables provided many essential nutrients for the growing children. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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cleaning verb

/ˈkliːnɪŋ/

To remove dirt from a place or object.

"Can you clean the windows today?"

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"