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rodent

/ˈɹəʊdənt/

Meanings
noun
A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.

Examples :

"The school's rodent problem was causing damage to the bookshelves. "
animal biology organism nature

Related Words

Illustration corroding

corroding verb

/kəˈroʊdɪŋ/ /kəˈroʊdʒɪŋ/

To eat away bit by bit; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid or a caustic alkali.

"The salt water is slowly corroding the metal railing on the balcony. "

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intelligence noun

/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/

Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

"The student's intelligence allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in class. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

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technical noun

/ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/

A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.

"The farmer used his technical for transporting supplies to the fields. "

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continuously adverb

/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Without pause.

"The river continuously flows to the sea, it will never pause to let us cross on dry land."

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destruction noun

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

The act of destroying.

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

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bookshelves noun

/ˈbʊkʃɛlvz/ /ˈbʊkʃɛlz/

A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

"The bookshelves in the library were filled with many different kinds of books. "

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destructive adjective

/dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/

Causing destruction; damaging.

"The storm was incredibly destructive, tearing down trees and damaging many homes. "

Illustration competence

competence noun

/ˈkɒmpətəns/

The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

"The teacher praised the student's competence in math. "

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historians noun

/hɪˈstɔːɹɪənz/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ənz/

A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.

"Historians study old letters and documents to learn about the past. "

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "