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pompous

/ˈpɒmpəs/ /ˈpɑmpəs/

Meanings
adjective
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

Examples :

"The teacher's pronouncements about the upcoming test were pompous; she spoke as if her every word held the fate of the class in its hands. "
character attitude style person

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about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

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self noun

/sɛlf/

One individual's personality, character, demeanor, or disposition.

"My sister's self is very outgoing and friendly. "

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spoke noun

/spəʊk/

A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim.

"The bicycle's spoke snapped, and the wheel wobbled dangerously. "

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affectedly adverb

/əˈfɛktɪdlɪ/ /æˈfɛktɪdlɪ/

In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality.

"She sighed affectedly, dramatically flipping her hair, even though she wasn't really bored with the conversation. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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hands noun

/hæn(d)z/

The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

"Her hands are really strong."

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pronouncements noun

/prəˈnaʊnsmənts/ /prəˈnaʊnsmən(t)s/

An official public announcement.

"The trial concluded with the pronouncement of a guilty verdict."

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class noun

/klas/ /kleəs/

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

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grand noun

/ɡɹænd/

(plural "grand") A thousand of some unit of currency, such as dollars or pounds. (Compare G.)

"My uncle gave me two grand for my birthday. "

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upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

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solemn adjective

/ˈsɒləm/ /ˈsɑləm/

Deeply serious and somber.

"The teacher's voice was solemn as she announced the disappointing test results. "