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retching

/ˈretʃɪŋ/ /ˈrɛtʃɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; to strain, as in vomiting.

Examples :

"After eating the spoiled fish, he was retching but couldn't actually throw up. "
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Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

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started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

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spoiled verb

/spɔɪld/

To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.

"The soldiers spoiled the enemy commander of his sword and armor after the battle. "

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unsuccessful adjective

/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/

Failed, not successful.

"His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing."

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violently adverb

/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/

In a violent manner.

"The wind blew the door shut violently, making everyone jump. "

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retches verb

/ˈretʃɪz/

To make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; to strain, as in vomiting.

"After eating the bad fish, Maria retches, but nothing comes up. "

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rechecked verb

/ˌriːˈtʃekt/ /riːˈtʃekt/

To check again.

"I rechecked my answers on the test before handing it in to make sure I didn't make any mistakes. "

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vomiting verb

/ˈvɒmɪtɪŋ/ /ˈvɑːmɪtɪŋ/

To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke.

"After eating the spoiled food, she started vomiting. "

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garbage noun

/ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/

Food waste material of any kind.

"Garbage is collected on Tuesdays; rubbish on Fridays"

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actually adverb

/-ɪ/ /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

"Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident."

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smelling verb

/ˈsmɛlɪŋ/

To sense a smell or smells.

"I can smell fresh bread."

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mistakes noun

/mɪsˈteɪks/

An error; a blunder.

""Everyone makes mistakes when they are learning something new." "