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seek

/siːk/

Meanings
noun
The operation of navigating through a stream.

Examples :

"The river's current was strong, making the canoeist's seek challenging. "
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Related Words

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internet noun

/ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/

Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol. (An intranet.)

"Our company uses a private internet to share documents securely among employees. "

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endeavour noun

/ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/

A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

"The student's endeavour to improve her math skills paid off with a better grade on the test. "

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forgiveness noun

/fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/

The action of forgiving.

"My brother's forgiveness for my mistake made things easier between us. "

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employees noun

/ɪmˈplɔɪiːz/ /ˌemplɔɪˈiːz/

An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

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engaging verb

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

(heading) To interact socially.

"During the lunch break, the colleagues engaged in lively conversation about the weekend plans. "

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goldfields noun

/ˈɡoʊldfiːldz/

An area where gold ore is found

"During the California Gold Rush, many people traveled to the goldfields hoping to find their fortune. "

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direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

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operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

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mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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navigating verb

/ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈnævəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.

"He navigated the bomber to the Ruhr."

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challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

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networking verb

/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈnɛˌtwɜːkɪŋ/

To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

"Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information."