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pored

/pɔrd/ /poʊrd/

Meanings
verb
To study meticulously; to go over again and again.

Examples :

"The student pored over his notes the night before the exam, hoping to memorize every detail. "
education work action

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failing verb

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

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squeezed verb

/skwiːzd/ /skwiːzd̥/

To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.

"I squeezed the ball between my hands."

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hoping verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

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.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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meditate verb

/ˈmɛdəˌteɪt/ /ˈmɛdɪˌteɪt/

To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.

"Before starting her math homework, Sarah meditated on the problem for several minutes. "

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memorize verb

/ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/

To learn by heart, commit to memory.

"The student needed to memorize the multiplication tables for math class. "

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furnished verb

/ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/

To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.

"My grandmother furnished her new apartment with comfortable chairs and a stylish sofa. "

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fragrant adjective

/ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/

Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

"The fragrant roses filled the room with a lovely scent. "

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reflect verb

/ɹɪˈflɛkt/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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meticulously adverb

/məˈtɪkjələsli/ /məˈtɪkjʊləsli/

In a meticulous manner.

"The chef meticulously prepared each ingredient, ensuring the dish was perfectly seasoned. "

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "