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shut

/ʃʌt/

Meanings
adjective
Closed, shut.

Examples :

"The classroom door was shut, so we couldn't get in. "
condition state essential

Related Words

Illustration relatively

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

Illustration concentrate

concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

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ventilation noun

/ˌventɪˈleɪʃən/ /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən/

The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.

"The poor ventilation in the classroom made it difficult to concentrate. "

Illustration articulated

articulated verb

/ɑːrˈtɪkjuleɪtɪd/ /ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪtɪd/

To make clear or effective.

"The teacher clearly articulated the homework instructions so everyone understood. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration disappointment

disappointment noun

/dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

A feeling of sadness or frustration when a strongly held expectation is not met.

"The child's disappointment was evident when he didn't get the toy he wanted for his birthday. "

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parsimonious adjective

/pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/

Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal to excess.

"My grandfather is so parsimonious that he reuses tea bags multiple times to save money. "

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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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observation noun

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˈveɪʃn̩/

The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

"The teacher's observation of the student's progress showed that he was struggling with math. "

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undeviating adjective

/ʌnˈdiːvieɪtɪŋ/

That does not deviate, veer or turn aside; unswerving.

"Her undeviating loyalty to her friends was truly admirable. "

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translation noun

/tɹæns-/ /tɹæn(t)sˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

The act of translating, in its various senses:

"The translation of the Spanish instructions into English helped my grandfather understand how to assemble the furniture. "

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oppressive adjective

/əˈpresɪv/ /oʊˈpresɪv/

Burdensome or difficult to bear.

"The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company."