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slender

/ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/

Meanings
adjective
Thin; slim.

Examples :

"A rod is a long slender pole used for angling."
appearance body

Related Words

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meagre noun

/ˈmiːɡɚ/

Argyrosomus regius, an edible fish of the family Sciaenidae.

"The restaurant proudly advertised meagre on its menu, promising a delicious Mediterranean dish. "

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unable adjective

/ʌnˈeɪbəl/

Not able; lacking a certain ability.

"Are you unable to mind your own business or something?"

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lecture noun

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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luxuries noun

/ˈlʌkʃəriz/ /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/

Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings.

"After winning the lottery, they moved into a mansion and surrounded themselves with luxuries. "

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deficient adjective

/dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Lacking something essential; often construed with in.

"The student's knowledge of grammar was deficient, making it hard for her to complete the writing assignments. "

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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palatalized adjective

/ˈpælətəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈpælətəˌlaɪzd/

Having undergone palatalisation.

"The Russian word "письмо" (pis'mo, meaning "letter") has a palatalized consonant sound in the middle, making it sound slightly different from the unpalatalized version. "

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languages noun

/ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒɪz/

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

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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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pronunciation noun

/pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.

"What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?"

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angling verb

/ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/ /ˈæŋɡəlɪŋ/

(often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.

"The roof is angled at 15 degrees."