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powerful

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Meanings
adjective
Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

Examples :

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "
ability character politics government energy essential

Related Words

Illustration capacious

capacious adjective

/kəˈpeɪʃəs/

Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

"The moving truck was capacious enough to fit all of our furniture. "

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surpasses verb

/sərˈpæsɪz/ /sərˈpɑːsɪz/

To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.

"Her dedication to studying surpasses that of all her classmates. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration establish

establish verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The new teacher worked hard to establish a routine in her classroom. "

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superlatives noun

/suːˈpɜːrlətɪvz/ /sʊˈpɜːrlətɪvz/

The highest extent or degree of something.

"The brochure described the hotel with superlatives, claiming it had the "best views," "most luxurious rooms," and "finest dining" in the city. "

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conforming verb

/kənˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /kəmˈfɔrmɪŋ/

(of persons, often followed by to) To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.

"She started conforming to her friends' fashion choices to fit in at the new school. "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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exerting verb

/ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/

To put in vigorous action.

"The student was exerting all her effort to finish the difficult exam. "

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explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

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discovered verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəd/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."