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praetorian

/priˈtɔːriən/ /preɪˈtɔːriən/

Meanings
noun
A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.

Examples :

"The emperor walked confidently through the city, surrounded by his loyal praetorian guards. "
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Illustration procedures

procedures noun

/pɹəˈsiːdʒəs/ /pɹəˈsidʒɚs/

A particular method for performing a task.

"The school has specific procedures for handling lost belongings. "

Illustration surrounded

surrounded verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The house was surrounded by a tall fence. "

Illustration guardhouse

guardhouse noun

/ˈɡɑːrdˌhaʊs/ /ˈɡɑrdˌhaʊs/

A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.

"The soldier stood at attention outside the guardhouse, checking the identification of each car entering the military base. "

Illustration headquarters

headquarters noun

/ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.təz/

The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.

"The army's headquarters issued a new order for all troops. "

Illustration president

president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

Illustration confidently

confidently adverb

/ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/

In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively.

"She answered the teacher's question confidently, knowing she had studied hard. "

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prominently adverb

/ˈpɹɒmɪnəntli/ /ˈpɹɑmɪnəntli/

In a prominent manner.

"The new student sat prominently in the front row of the classroom. "

Illustration excavation

excavation noun

/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃn̩/

The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.

"The excavation of the backyard revealed a buried treasure chest. "

Illustration bodyguard

bodyguard noun

/ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/

A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.

"The famous actor had a bodyguard following him everywhere he went. "

Illustration misinformation

misinformation noun

/ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌmɪsɪnfɔrˈmeɪʃən/

Information that is incorrect.

"The news report contained misinformation about the school's closing date, causing confusion among parents. "

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mediating verb

/ˈmiːdiˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmiːdieɪtɪŋ/

To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.

"The teacher is mediating a disagreement between two students who both claim the same toy. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "