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savagery

/ˈsæv.ɪd͡ʒ.ɹɪ/

Meanings
noun
Savage or brutal behaviour; barbarity.

Examples :

"The school bully's constant insults and physical threats were pure savagery. "
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Related Words

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overgrown verb

/ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɡroʊn/

To grow beyond one's boundaries or containment, or beyond the proper size.

"The ivy overgrown the entire side of the house, covering the windows. "

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documentary noun

/ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.(tɚ.)ɹi/

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

"The documentary about the history of our school showed how it was founded and how it changed over time. "

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

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outburst noun

/ˈaʊtˌbɜːst/ /ˈaʊtˌbɝst/

A sudden, often violent expression of emotion or activity.

"Her outburst of anger surprised everyone in the quiet office. "

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collectively adverb

/kəˈlɛktɪvli/ /kəˈlɛktɪli/

In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.

"The students, collectively, decided to postpone the project until next week. "

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barbarity noun

/bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪti/

The state of being barbarous; brutality

"The teacher's harsh treatment of the students was a display of barbarity. "

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portrayed verb

/pɔːrˈtreɪd/ /pərˈtreɪd/

To paint or draw the likeness of.

"I will portray a king on horseback."

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

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desperate noun

/ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/

A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, addict, etc.

"The desperate needed food and shelter. "

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behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "