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postulant

/ˈpɒstjʊlənt/

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Visual illustration for the word "applications" - The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
applicationsnoun
/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Visual illustration for the word "financial" - Related to finances.
financialadjective
/faɪˈnænʃəl/

Related to finances.

"The financial situation at home has improved since my uncle started his new job. "

Visual illustration for the word "welcomed" - To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
welcomedverb
/ˈwɛlkəmd/

To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".

"The students welcomed the new teacher with enthusiastic applause. "

Visual illustration for the word "sentence" - The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.
sentencenoun
[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Visual illustration for the word "something" - An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
somethingnoun
/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Visual illustration for the word "petition" - A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
petitionnoun
/pəˈtɪ.ʃən/

A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.

"The students submitted a petition to the principal, asking for more recess time. "

Visual illustration for the word "applicant" - One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.
applicantnoun
/ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/

One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

"Our job advertisement attracted seven applicants."

Visual illustration for the word "committee" - A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.
committeenoun
/kəˈmɪti/ /kəˈmɪɾi/

A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.

"The school's fundraising committee planned a bake sale to raise money for new library books. "

Visual illustration for the word "admission" - The act or practice of admitting.
admissionnoun
/ædˈmɪʃ.ən/

The act or practice of admitting.

"The student's admission to the university was a joyous occasion. "

Visual illustration for the word "petitioner" - Someone who presents a petition to a court.
petitionernoun
/pəˈtɪʃənər/ /pɛˈtɪʃənər/

Someone who presents a petition to a court.

"The petitioner requested a new trial by presenting a petition to the court outlining errors in the original proceedings. "

Visual illustration for the word "religious" - A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.
religiousnoun
/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

Visual illustration for the word "scholarship" - A grant-in-aid to a student.
scholarshipnoun
/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

A grant-in-aid to a student.

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "