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spirited

/ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.

Examples :

"The thief spirited away the valuable necklace during the museum's silent auction. "
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inspirit verb

/ɪnˈspɪrɪt/

To strengthen or hearten; give impetus or vigour.

"The coach's pep talk helped to inspirit the team before the big game, giving them the confidence they needed to win. "

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valuable noun

/ˈvæljuəbl̩/

A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value; — usually used in plural form.

"My grandmother's valuable were passed down through generations. "

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followed verb

/ˈfɒləʊd/ /ˈfɑloʊd/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

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necklace noun

/ˈnɛkləs/

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

"My grandmother wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the family dinner. "

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encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

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ambition noun

/æmˈbɪ.ʃən/

Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.

"My son, John, wants to be a firefighter very much. He has a lot of ambition."

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dissensions noun

/dɪˈsɛnʃənz/ /dɪˈsɛnʃnz/

An act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.

"The team meeting was disrupted by loud dissensions regarding the new project proposal. "

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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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vigorous adjective

/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/

Physically strong and active.

"The marathon runner had a vigorous training schedule. "

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enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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courageous adjective

/kəˈɹeɪdʒəs/

Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.

"the most courageous person I have ever met"