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precede

/pɹiːˈsiːd/

Meanings
noun
Brief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay)

Examples :

"The editor wrote a brief precede to the controversial article, hoping to provide context. "
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preceded verb

/pɹiˈsiːdɪd/ /pɹəˈsiːdɪd/

To go before, go in front of.

"Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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something noun

/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. "

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controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

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hierarchy noun

/ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/

A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.

"The school's hierarchy is clear: the principal is at the top, followed by the vice-principals, then teachers, and finally, the students. "

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genocide noun

/ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/

The systematic killing of substantial numbers of people on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, social status, or other particularities.

"A genocide will always be followed by the denial that it ever happened."

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introduce verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

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editorial noun

/ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/

An article in a publication giving the opinion of its editors on a given topic or current event.

"The newspaper's editorial argued that more school funding was needed. "

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precedes verb

/pɹɪˈsiːdz/ /priˈsiːdz/

To go before, go in front of.

"Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

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cultural adjective

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/

Pertaining to culture.

"The school's curriculum included lessons about different cultural traditions. "

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introduction noun

/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act or process of introducing.

"the introduction of a new product into the market"

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"