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ruin

/ˈɹuː.ɪn/

Meanings
noun
(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

Examples :

"The old ruins of the schoolhouse stood on the hill, a reminder of the earthquake. "
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Related Words

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration dilapidated

dilapidated verb

/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/

To fall into ruin or disuse.

"The old barn dilapidated over many years of neglect, eventually collapsing in a storm. "

Illustration accidentally

accidentally adverb

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

Illustration bankruptcy

bankruptcy noun

/ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/

A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

"The failing bakery declared bankruptcy after several years of declining sales. "

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 destruction

destruction noun

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

The act of destroying.

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

Illustration management

management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration schoolhouse

schoolhouse noun

/ˈskuːlhaʊs/ /ˈskuːlˌhaʊs/

A building housing a school, especially a small or single-room one.

"The children walked to the small, red schoolhouse at the end of the lane every morning. "

Illustration constitution

constitution noun

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/

The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

"The successful constitution of our community garden relied on everyone contributing their time and skills. "

Illustration earthquake

earthquake noun

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/

A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "

Illustration sandcastle

sandcastle noun

/ˈsændˌkæsəl/ /ˈsænkæsəl/

A sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle; typically, but not always, made for fun by a child on a beach.

"The little boy spent the whole afternoon building a magnificent sandcastle on the beach, complete with towers and a moat. "