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professors

/prəˈfesərz/

Meanings
noun
The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

Examples :

"The professors at the university are highly respected for their research and teaching. "
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Illustration interesting

interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

Illustration something

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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informally adverb

/ɪnˈfɔrməli/ /ɪnˈfɔrməli/

In an irregular or informal manner; without the usual forms.

"We informally discussed the project at lunch, without a formal meeting. "

Illustration respected

respected verb

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/

To have respect for.

"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

Illustration university

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

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professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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persecution noun

/ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/

The act of persecuting.

"The persecution of students for wearing certain clothing styles was unfair. "

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regardless adjective

/ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/

Having no regard; heedless; careless.

"Regardless of the rain, she went to school. "

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professes verb

/prəˈfesɪz/ /proʊˈfesɪz/

To administer the vows of a religious order to (someone); to admit to a religious order. (Chiefly in passive.)

"Sister Agnes was professed into the Order of Saint Clare after years of training and discernment. "

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soundtrack noun

/ˈsaʊndˌtræk/

A narrow strip running down a movie film that carries the recorded sound in synchronization with the pictures.

"The soundtrack on the old movie reel had a lot of static, making it difficult to hear the dialogue. "

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abbreviated verb

/əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/

To shorten by omitting parts or details.

"To save time, the teacher abbreviated the instructions for the project. "