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proud

/pɹaʊd/

Meanings
adjective
Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.

Examples :

"I am proud of Sivu’s schoolwork."
emotion attitude character essential

Related Words

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gratified verb

/ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/

To please.

"The teacher was gratified to see her students working diligently on their assignment. "

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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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generating verb

/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪɾɪŋ/

To bring into being; give rise to.

"The discussion generated an uproar."

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possessed verb

/pəˈzɛst/

To have; to have ownership of.

"He does not even possess a working telephone."

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championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

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apologise verb

/əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz/

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

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satisfied verb

/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

"The teacher satisfied the students' needs for extra help by offering extended tutoring sessions. "

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supercilious adjective

/ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈsɪ.li.əs/

Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.

"The wealthy student gave a supercilious smirk when the teacher praised the presentation of a classmate from a less privileged background. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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exhibiting verb

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/

To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.

"He wanted to exhibit his baseball cards."

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schoolwork noun

/ˈskuːlˌwɜːk/ /ˈskulˌwɝk/

Work done for school, including both in class and homework.

"Maria couldn't go to the park because she had to finish her schoolwork. "

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honoured verb

/ˈɒnəd/ /ˈɑnɚd/

To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

"The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people."