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revolts

/rɪˈvoʊlts/ /rəˈvoʊlts/

Meanings
noun
An act of revolt.

Examples :

"The students' many small revolts, like refusing to do homework, eventually led to a change in school policy. "
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Related Words

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."

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration disgusted

disgusted verb

/dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

To cause an intense dislike for something.

"It disgusts me to see her chew with her mouth open."

Illustration refusing

refusing verb

/ɹɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To decline (a request or demand).

"My request for a pay rise was refused."

Illustration government

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

Illustration abhorrence

abhorrence noun

/əbˈhɒɹ.n̩s/ /əbˈhɑɹ.n̩s/

Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.

"Her abhorrence of violence was so strong that she couldn't even watch action movies. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration deserved

deserved verb

/dɪˈzɜːvd/ /dɪˈzɝvd/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

Illustration authority

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "