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puny

/pjuːni/

Meanings
noun
(Oxford University slang) A new pupil at a school etc.; a junior student.

Examples :

"The older students enjoyed teasing the puny during their first week, but they soon learned to leave them alone. "
person education group

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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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contributions noun

/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃənz/ /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃənz/

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

""Each student's contributions to the group project helped make it a success." "

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merciless adjective

/ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/

Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.

"The teacher was merciless in grading the exams; even small mistakes cost students many points. "

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significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The extent to which something matters; importance

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

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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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earthlings noun

/ˈɜːθlɪŋz/

A sentient being who's a member of a species native to Earth.

"Hoping to make friends, the alien waved at the earthlings walking down the street. "

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anticipating verb

/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/ /ənˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/

To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

"Seeing the rain clouds gathering, she started bringing the laundry inside, anticipating a sudden downpour. "

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beginner noun

/bɪˈɡɪnə/ /bəˈɡɪnɚ/

Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.

"The beginner art class was perfect for children just starting to learn painting. "

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ineffective adjective

/ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪv/ /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/

Not having the desired effect; ineffectual

"The bug spray was ineffective; the mosquitoes were still biting us. "

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subordinate noun

/səˈbɔːrdənət/ /ˈsɔːbɔːrdənət/

One who is subordinate.

"The subordinate in the student council is responsible for organizing the school dances. "

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challenge noun

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/

A confrontation; a dare.

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "