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secretive

/ˈsiːkrətɪv/ /sɪˈkriːtɪv/

Meanings
adjective
Having an inclination to secrecy

Examples :

"My sister is very secretive about her diary; she never lets anyone read it. "
character attitude human mind

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about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

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anyone pronoun

/ˈæniˌwʌn/

Any person; anybody.

"Almost anyone can change a light bulb."

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secrecy noun

/ˈsiːkɹəsi/

Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden.

"The club maintained secrecy about its upcoming surprise party for the teacher. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

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secretion noun

/sɪˈkriːʃən/ /siˈkriːʃən/

Any substance that is secreted by an organism

"The sweat on my forehead was a secretion caused by the hot weather. "

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insulin noun

/ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/

A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

"My grandfather takes insulin to help control his blood sugar levels. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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bloodstream noun

/ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/

The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

"The medicine entered her bloodstream quickly and started to reduce her fever. "

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inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

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pancreas noun

/ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/

A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.

"My uncle's doctor said his pancreas was not functioning properly, so he needed to adjust his diet to help it produce the necessary enzymes for digestion. "

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release noun

/ɹɪˈliːs/ /ɹiːˈliːs/

The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

"The release of the trapped students from the burning building was a joyous occasion. "