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preconception

/ˌprikənˈsɛpʃən/ /ˌpriːkənˈsɛpʃən/

Meanings
noun
An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.

Examples :

"Before the job interview, she had a preconception that the company was not very friendly. "
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Related Words

Illustration interview

interview noun

/ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/

An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.

"The royal interview between the two monarchs was broadcast live on television. "

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obtaining verb

/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"Example Sentence: "She is working hard, obtaining good grades in all her classes." "

Illustration parenting

parenting verb

/ˈpɛəɹəntɪŋ/

To act as parent, to raise or rear.

""Parenting young children requires a lot of patience and energy." "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

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teenagers noun

/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒərz/ /ˈtinˌeɪdʒərz/

A person between 13 and 19 years of age; an adolescent.

"Many teenagers enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends. "

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influenced verb

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/ /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

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evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

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adequate verb

/ˈædɪkwət/ /ˈædɪkwɪt/

To equalize; to make adequate.

"The teacher adeqated the points for each student's project, ensuring everyone had a fair chance to receive a good grade. "

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consideration noun

/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

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irresponsible noun

/ɪrəˈspɑnsɪbəl/

Someone who is not responsible.

"The irresponsible of the group was the one who missed all the deadlines. "

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prejudice noun

/ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/

An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

"Because of a prejudice against students from rural areas, the teacher underestimated their abilities. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "