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repique

/rɪˈpiːk/ /rəˈpiːk/

Meanings
noun
In piquet, a bonus of 60 points awarded to a player who scores 30 points during the declaration phase, prior to the opponent scoring anything.

Examples :

""Sarah was thrilled when she achieved a repique early in the piquet game, giving her a significant lead." "
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Related Words

Illustration declaration

declaration noun

/ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/

A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.

"The student's declaration that she was ready for the exam was a relief to her parents. "

Illustration awarded

awarded verb

/əˈwɔːrdɪd/ /ɔˈwɔːrdɪd/

To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge

"the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant"

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration anything

anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

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scoring verb

/ˈskɔːrɪŋ/ /ˈskoʊrɪŋ/

To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.

"The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it."

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against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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opposing verb

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

Illustration managed

managed verb

/ˈmænɪdʒd/

To direct or be in charge of.

"She managed the team effectively, ensuring everyone completed their tasks on time. "

Illustration achieved

achieved verb

/əˈtʃiːvd/

To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

"Maria achieved a perfect score on her math test. "

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thrilled verb

/θɹɪld/

To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.

"My daughter was thrilled when she got accepted into her dream college. "

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ensembles noun

/ɒnˈsɒmbəlz/ /ɑːnˈsɑːmbəlz/

A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole.

"The band's instrumental ensembles created a beautiful, layered sound. "