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raves

/ɹeɪvz/

Meanings
noun
An enthusiastic review (such as of a play).

Examples :

"The play received raves from all the major newspapers, making it a huge success. "
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enthusiastic adjective

/ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/

With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

"an enthusiastic lover of art"

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excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

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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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electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

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enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

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irrationally adverb

/ɪˈræʃənəli/ /ɪˈreɪʃənəli/

In an irrational manner; without reason; in a manner contrary to reason

"Despite feeling tired, he irrationally stayed up late, trying to finish his project. "

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delirious adjective

/dɪˈlɪəɹɪəs/

Being in the state of delirium.

"The student was delirious with excitement after getting the top score on the exam. "

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newspapers noun

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpəz/ /ˈnusˌpeɪpɚz/

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

"My grandfather reads newspapers every morning to stay informed about current events. "

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intellect noun

/ˈɪntəlɛkt/

The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty (uncountable)

"Her intellect allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in her math class. "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

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reinforced verb

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/ /ˌriːənˈfɔːrst/

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

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unreasonable adjective

/ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/

Without the ability to reason; unreasoning.

"The dog barked incessantly at the mailman, an unreasonable display of fear. "