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rote

/ɹəʊt/ /ɹoʊt/

Meanings
noun
Mechanical routine; a fixed, habitual, repetitive, or mechanical course of procedure.

Examples :

"He could perform by rote any of his roles in Shakespeare."
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noun
An archaic stringed instrument associated particularly with Wales, though once played widely in Europe, and characterized by a vaulted back and enough space for the player to stop each of the six strings on the fingerboard.

Examples :

"During the medieval festival, the minstrel played a lively tune on his rote, its vaulted back gleaming in the sunlight, captivating the audience with melodies reminiscent of ancient Wales. "
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Illustration repetitive

repetitive adjective

/rɪˈpɛtətɪv/ /rəˈpɛtətɪv/

Happening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.

"The meeting was repetitive; the same points were discussed over and over again. "

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multiplication noun

/ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

The process of computing the sum of a number with itself a specified number of times, or any other analogous binary operation that combines other mathematical objects.

"In math class, we learned that multiplication is a quick way to add the same number many times. "

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particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

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congregated verb

/ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/

To collect into an assembly or assemblage; to bring into one place, or into a united body

"The students congregated in the library after school to work on their group project. "

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captivating verb

/kæptɪveɪtɪŋ/

To attract and hold interest and attention of; charm.

"The captivating storyteller held the children's attention throughout the entire presentation. "

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mechanical noun

/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

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arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

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necessities noun

/nɪˈsɛsətiz/

The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

"I bought a new table out of necessity. My old one was ruined."

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reminiscent noun

/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/

One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.

"The reminiscent, always eager to share stories of her childhood, dominated the family dinner table with anecdotes about her school days. "

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characterised verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ /ˈkærəktəˌraɪzd/

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

"The news report characterised the protesters as violent and disruptive, even though most of them were peaceful. "

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fingerboard noun

/ˈfɪŋɡərbɔrd/ /ˈfɪŋɡərˌbɔrd/

A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.

"The violinist carefully placed her fingers on the fingerboard to play the high notes in the sonata. "

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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. "