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rasher

/ˈɹæʃə(ɹ)/

Meanings
adjective
Acting too quickly without considering the risks and consequences; not careful; hasty.

Examples :

"rash words spoken in the heat of debate"
attitude character action

Related Words

Illustration emergency

emergency noun

/ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/

A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

"Cardiac arrest is an emergency and if you find someone in cardiac arrest you should call 999 immediately."

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requiring verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher is requiring students to submit their essays by Friday. "

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prevented verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪd/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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considering verb

/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

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catastrophe noun

/kəˈtæstɹəfi/

Any large and disastrous event of great significance

"The earthquake that destroyed the city was a complete catastrophe. "

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handling noun

/ˈhændlɪŋ/

A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.

"The careful handling of fragile ornaments is important to avoid breaking them. "

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sandwiches noun

/ˈsænwɪdʒɪz/ /ˈsæmwɪdʒɪz/ /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/

A dish or foodstuff where two or more slices of bread serve as the wrapper or container of some other food.

"For lunch, I made sandwiches with ham and cheese. "

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crumbled verb

/ˈkrʌmbəld/ /ˈkrʌmbld/

To fall apart; to disintegrate.

"The old cookie crumbled when I tried to pick it up. "

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immediate adjective

/ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ət/

Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

"Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link."

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consequences noun

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you don't study for the test, the consequences will be a bad grade. "

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breakfast noun

/ˈbɹɛkfəst/

The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

"You should put more protein in her breakfast so she will grow."