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seconded

/ˈsekəndɪd/ /sɪˈkɒndɪd/

Meanings
verb
To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)

Examples :

"I second the motion."
politics government organization action

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successfully adverb

/səkˈsɛsfəli/

In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

"He successfully climbed the mountain."

Illustration employment

employment noun

/ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/

The work or occupation for which one is used, and often paid

"My father's employment as a carpenter provides for our family. "

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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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temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

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following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

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necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

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responsibilities noun

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətiz/ /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

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etymology noun

/ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɑl.ə.dʒi/

The study of the historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words.

"Understanding the etymology of the word "sandwich"—tracing its origin back to the Earl of Sandwich—helps us understand why we use that name for a bread-filled meal. "

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marketing verb

/ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːrkətɪŋ/

To make (products or services) available for sale and promote them.

"We plan to market an ecology model by next quarter."

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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translations noun

/tɹænsˈleɪʃənz/ /tɹænzˈleɪʃənz/

The act of translating, in its various senses:

"The teacher assigned us to compare different translations of the same poem to see how the meaning changes. "

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alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "