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riot

/ˈɹaɪ.ət/

Meanings
noun
Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.

Examples :

"The children's excited chatter turned into a riot of noise during the school's annual picnic. "
group action event society police politics war

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execution noun

/ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

"The dancer's execution of the pirouette was graceful and precise. "

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festivity noun

/fɛˈstɪvɪti/

(often pluralized) A festival or similar celebration.

"The school's Christmas festivity included a talent show and a big dinner. "

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tumultuous adjective

/tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ /-ˈməl-/

Characterized by loud, confused noise.

"The marketplace was tumultuous with vendors shouting prices and customers haggling loudly. "

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protesting verb

/prəˈtɛstɪŋ/ /ˈproʊˌtɛstɪŋ/

To make a strong objection.

"How dare you, I protest!"

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disturbance noun

/dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/

The act of disturbing, being disturbed.

"The loud music from next door caused a significant disturbance during my study session. "

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unrestrained verb

/ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnd/

To free from restraints.

"The teacher unrestrained the students' imaginations during the creative writing lesson. "

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protesters noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstəz/ /ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstɚz/

One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

"The protesters thronged Trafalgar Square and sang anti-war songs."

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excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

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expensive adjective

/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

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celebration noun

/ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeiʃən/

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

"The church held a celebration of the Eucharist, a Christian sacrament. "

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unconstrained adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈstreɪnd/ /ˌʌnkənˈst્રેɪnd/

Not constrained

"The artist felt truly free and unconstrained when painting outdoors. "

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graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "