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pourboire

/ˌpʊərˈbwɑːr/ /ˌpɔːrˈbwɑːr/

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Visual illustration for the word "inspection" - The act of examining something, often closely.
inspectionnoun
/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

The act of examining something, often closely.

"Upon closer inspection, the animal turned out to be a dolphin, not a shark!"

Visual illustration for the word "officer" - One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
officernoun
/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

Visual illustration for the word "generous" - Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
generousadjective
/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

"Thank you for your generous words."

Visual illustration for the word "especially" - (manner) In a special manner; specially.
especiallyadverb
/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Visual illustration for the word "luggage" - The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.
luggagenoun
/ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/

The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.

"Before going on vacation, Amelia packed her luggage carefully. "

Visual illustration for the word "delicious" - Pleasing to taste; tasty.
deliciousadjective
/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

Visual illustration for the word "customs" - (in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
customsnoun
/ˈkʌstəmz/

(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.

"Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France."

Visual illustration for the word "expedite" - To accelerate the progress of.
expediteverb
/ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/ /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/

To accelerate the progress of.

"He expedited the search by alphabetizing the papers."

Visual illustration for the word "contexts" - The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
contextsnoun
/ˈkɑntɛkst(s)/ /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst(s)/

The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

"In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped."

Visual illustration for the word "nothing" - Something trifling, or of no consequence or importance.
nothingnoun
/ˈnʌθɪŋ/

Something trifling, or of no consequence or importance.

"The broken pencil was nothing; I easily found a new one. "

Visual illustration for the word "appreciation" - A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
appreciationnoun
/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

"We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service."

Visual illustration for the word "service" - An act of being of assistance to someone.
servicenoun
/ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/

An act of being of assistance to someone.

"I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career."