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purists

/ˈpjʊərɪsts/ /ˈpjʊrɪsts/

Meanings
noun
An advocate of purism.

Examples :

"The purists in the cooking club insisted on using only traditional recipes with no modern shortcuts. "
culture language society person

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recipes noun

/ˈrɛsəˌpiz/

A formula for preparing or using a medicine; a prescription; also, a medicine prepared from such instructions.

"The old medical book contained many strange recipes for remedies made from herbs and roots. "

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modern noun

/ˈmɒd(ə)n/ /ˈmɑdɚn/

Someone who lives in modern times.

"The modern is enjoying a peaceful evening at home with their family. "

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only noun

/ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈoʊn.li/

An only child.

"My only is my younger sister; she's the only child in our family. "

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shortcuts noun

/ˈʃɔːtkʌts/

A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.

""The student knew some shortcuts through the school hallways that saved her time between classes." "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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using verb

/ˈjuːzɪŋ/

To utilize or employ.

"She is using a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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purism noun

/ˈpjʊərɪzəm/ /ˈpjʊrɪzəm/

An insistence on pure or unmixed forms.

"Her purism when it came to chocolate meant she would only eat bars with 70% cacao or higher, refusing anything with milk or nuts. "

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cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

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club noun

/klʌb/

An association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation.

"The school's chess club meets every Wednesday after school. "

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advocate noun

/ˈæd.və.keɪt/

Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.

"The advocate presented compelling evidence in court to defend the student accused of cheating. "

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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insisted verb

/ɪnˈsɪstɪd/

(with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.

"I insist that my secretary dresses nicely."