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sure

/ʃoː/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/

Meanings
adjective
Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.

Examples :

"The new security system for the school is very sure; it reliably prevents unauthorized access. "
attitude quality condition character essential

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knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

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certainly adverb

/ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝʔn̩li/

In a way which is certain; with certainty.

"My teacher certainly explained the math problem clearly. "

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physically adverb

/ˈfɪzɪkli/

In a physical manner.

"The children physically exhausted themselves playing tag in the park. "

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specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Thoroughly explained.

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

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reliable noun

/ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/

Something or someone reliable or dependable

"the old reliables"

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expresses noun

/ɪkˈspresɪz/ /ɛkˈspresɪz/

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

"I took the express into town."

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security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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betrothed verb

/bɪˈtɹəʊðd/

To promise to give in marriage.

"He betrothed his daughter to a distant relative."

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noncommittal adjective

/ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/ /ˌnɑnkəˈmɪtl̩/

Tending to avoid commitment; lacking certainty or decisiveness; reluctant to give out information or show one's feelings or opinion.

"My aunt was noncommittal about my college plans, saying she wasn't sure what was best for me. "

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reliably adverb

/rɪˈlaɪəbli/ /rɪˈlaɪbliː/

In a reliable manner.

"The school bus arrives reliably at 8:00 AM every morning. "

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agreement noun

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/

An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."

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unauthorized adjective

/ʌnˈɔθəˌraɪzd/ /ʌnˈɑθəˌraɪzd/

Not having any authority

"The student's access to the computer lab was unauthorized, as he did not have permission from the teacher. "