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settler

/ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/

Meanings
noun
Someone who settles in a new location, especially one who takes up residence in a previously uninhabited place; a colonist.

Examples :

"the first settlers of New England"
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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suspended verb

/səˈspɛndɪd/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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calculates verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪts/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

Illustration geologist

geologist noun

/dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/

A person who is skilled at geology.

"The geologist studied the rocks in the park. "

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pulverized verb

/ˈpʌlvəraɪzd/ /ˈpʌvəraɪzd/

To render into dust or powder.

"The construction crew pulverized the old asphalt road with a jackhammer before repaving it. "

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residence noun

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

The place where one lives; one's home.

"My residence is a small apartment near the school. "

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mediating verb

/ˈmiːdiˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmiːdieɪtɪŋ/

To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.

"The teacher is mediating a disagreement between two students who both claim the same toy. "

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previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

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calculated verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

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uninhabited adjective

/ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətəd/

Not inhabited; having no inhabitants

"The small island was completely uninhabited, with no people living there. "

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scholarship noun

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

A grant-in-aid to a student.

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "