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stooping

/ˈstuːpɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.

Examples :

"He stooped to tie his shoe-laces."
body action

Related Words

Illustration condescending

condescending verb

/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/

To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

"The teacher condescended to explain the difficult math problem to the struggling student. "

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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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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. "

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propaganda noun

[ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də]

A concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people.

"The school used propaganda to encourage students to recycle more. "

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submitting verb

/səbˈmɪtɪŋ/ /sʌbˈmɪtɪŋ/

To yield or give way to another.

"They will not submit to the destruction of their rights."

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compulsion noun

/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

"During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke."

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subjection noun

/sʌbˈdʒɛkʃən/ /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

The act of bringing something under the control of something else.

"The student's opinion was in complete subjection to the teacher's authority in the classroom. "

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willingness noun

/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

The state of being willing

"All it takes is a willingness to learn."

Illustration condescend

condescend verb

/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/

To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

"Even though he was a senior manager, he would sometimes condescend to help the junior employees with their tasks. "

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squatting verb

/ˈskwɒtɪŋ/ /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/

To bend deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet.

"The gardener was squatting to pull weeds from the flower bed. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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businessman noun

/ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

"My father is a businessman who owns a small electronics store. "