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swaggering

/ˈswæɡərɪŋ/ /ˈswæɡərɪn/

Meanings
verb
To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.

Examples :

"The new student swaggered into the classroom, convinced he was the smartest person there. "
appearance character attitude action way

Related Words

Illustration confidence

confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

Illustration ostentatiously

ostentatiously adverb

/ˌɒstenˈteɪʃəsli/ /ˌɑːstenˈteɪʃəsli/

In an ostentatious manner; extravagantly or flamboyantly.

"She wore her diamond necklace ostentatiously to the school fundraiser, hoping everyone would notice it. "

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration uncomfortable

uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

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celebrating verb

/ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛləˌbreɪtɪŋ/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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consequential adjective

/ˌkɒnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/

Following as a result.

"Her consistent studying had a consequential positive impact on her grades. "

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basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

Illustration colleagues

colleagues noun

/ˈkɒliːɡz/ /ˈkɑliɡz/

A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

""At the hospital, Dr. Lee often shares her research with her colleagues." "

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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swaggered verb

/ˈswæɡərd/ /ˈswɑːɡərd/

To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.

"After winning the game, the team captain swaggered off the field, a wide grin on his face. "

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vainglorious adjective

/ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/

With excessive vanity or unwarranted pride.

"After winning the local singing contest, Mark became quite vainglorious, constantly bragging about his "natural talent" and refusing to listen to any advice. "

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blustering verb

/ˈblʌstərɪŋ/ /ˈblʌstɚɪŋ/

To speak or protest loudly.

"When confronted by opposition his reaction was to bluster, which often cowed the meek."