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rage

/ɹeɪdʒ/

Meanings
noun
Violent uncontrolled anger.

Examples :

"The student's rage at failing the test was evident in his slamming the door. "
emotion mind character

Related Words

Illustration miniskirts

miniskirts noun

/ˈmɪnɪskɜːrts/

A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

"During the summer, many teenagers wear miniskirts to stay cool in the heat. "

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figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

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slamming verb

/ˈslæmɪŋ/

To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.

"Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to slightly more complex: 1. He was angry and started slamming doors. 2. She was upset and slamming pots and pans in the kitchen. 3. The wind was so strong it kept slamming the gate shut. "

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textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

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violence noun

/ˈvaɪləns/

Extreme force.

"The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive."

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vehement adjective

/ˈviː.ə.mənt/

Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.

"The student argued vehemently for more time on the project. "

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completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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heightened verb

/ˈhaɪtənd/ /ˈhaɪtn̩d/

To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.

"The security guard heightened the fence around the school playground to keep children safe. "

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violent noun

/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/

An assailant.

"The violent assaulted the student in the school hallway. "

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whipping verb

/ˈwɪpɪŋ/

To hit with a whip.

"The rider whipped the horse."

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uncontrolled adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/ /ˌʌnənˈtroʊld/

Not controlled; not under control.

"The wildfire spread quickly due to the uncontrolled winds. "