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prim

/pɹɪm/

Meanings
verb
To make affectedly precise or proper.

Examples :

"To impress the teachers, Sarah primmed her answers, making them sound overly correct and formal. "
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Illustration cardigan

cardigan noun

/ˈkɑːdɪɡən/

A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.

"She put on her favorite blue cardigan because the classroom was cold. "

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impress noun

/ˈɪmpɹɛs/ /ɪmˈpɹɛs/

The act of impressing.

"The impress of her hard work on her school project was evident in the high grade she received. "

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affectedly adverb

/əˈfɛktɪdlɪ/ /æˈfɛktɪdlɪ/

In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality.

"She sighed affectedly, dramatically flipping her hair, even though she wasn't really bored with the conversation. "

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teachers noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃəz/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚz/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"The teachers at my school are very helpful and care about their students. "

Illustration correct

correct adjective

/kəˈɹɛkt/

Free from error; true; accurate.

"The teacher's answer was correct. "

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answers noun

/ˈɑːn.səz/ /ˈæn.sɚz/

A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

"Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration precise

precise verb

/pɹɪˈsaɪs/

(NNES or European Union documents) To make or render precise; to specify.

"The teacher needed to precisely define the terms in the upcoming exam. "

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straight noun

/stɹeɪt/

Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.

"The straight path to the school led past the park. "

Illustration primmed

primmed verb

/prɪmd/

To make affectedly precise or proper.

"She primmed her lips and adjusted her glasses before answering the teacher's question, trying to appear extra intelligent. "

Illustration smartly

smartly adverb

/ˈsmɑːrtli/ /ˈsmɑrtli/

In a smart manner.

"He was dressed smartly."

Illustration regularity

regularity noun

/ˌɹɛɡjuˈlæɹəti/

The condition or quality of being regular

"I have been watching that show with regularity."