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punt

/pʌnt/ /pʊnt/

Meanings
noun
A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.

Examples :

"The children used their small punts to paddle across the shallow lake near the school. "
nautical vehicle

Related Words

Illustration addressing

addressing verb

/əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/

To prepare oneself.

"Addressing the crowd, the speaker cleared his throat and began his speech. "

Illustration speculative

speculative adjective

/ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/

Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.

"The article's claims about the new CEO's salary were speculative, based more on rumors than actual figures. "

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commitment noun

/kəˈmɪtmənt/ /kəˈmɪmʌnt/

The act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially:

"My commitment to finishing my school project is strong; I plan to stay late at the library to complete it. "

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restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

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alternatives noun

/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvz/ /ælˈtɜːnətɪvz/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"If this store doesn't have the blue shirt I want, what are the alternatives? "

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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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equivocate verb

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

To use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

"The politician tried to equivocate about his stance on the new tax, hoping to avoid upsetting any voters. "

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considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

A thing to be considered, consideration.

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

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temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

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investment noun

/ɪnˈvɛsmənt/

The act of investing, or state of being invested.

"Giving your children a good education is a wise long-term investment."

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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indentation noun

/ɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/

The act of indenting or state of being indented.

"The teacher asked us to use proper indentation when writing the code to make it easier to read. "