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robe

/ɹəʊb/ /ɹoʊb/

Meanings
noun
A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

Examples :

"The professor wore a long, flowing robe to signify his important position at the university. "
appearance culture style material tradition

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Illustration apartment

apartment noun

/əˈpɑːt.mənt/ /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/

A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.

"My sister found a small apartment near the university for her first year of college. "

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signifying verb

/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/

To create a sign out of something.

"She was signifying her agreement by nodding her head. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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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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professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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honorary noun

/ˈɒnərəri/ /ˈɑːnəˌreri/

An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.

"The school awarded an honorary to the retired teacher for her decades of service. "

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shoulders noun

/ˈʃəʊldəz/ /ˈʃoʊldɚz/

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

"The backpack was heavy, and it hurt her shoulders. "

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strongest adjective

/ˈstɹɑŋɡəst/ /ˈstɹɒŋɡəst/ /ˈstɹɔŋɡəst/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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vestments noun

/ˈvɛstmənts/

A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.

"The priest donned his ornate vestments before celebrating Mass. "