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swine

/swaɪn/

Meanings
noun
(plural swine) A pig (the animal).

Examples :

"The farmer raised swine for their meat. "
animal food agriculture

Related Words

Illustration something

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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disrupting verb

/dɪsˈrʌptɪŋ/ /dɪzˈrʌptɪŋ/

To throw into confusion or disorder.

"The loud music from the construction site was disrupting the students' concentration during the exam. "

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manoeuvre noun

/məˈnuːvɚ/ /məˈnuːvə/

The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

"Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."

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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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solidified verb

/səˈlɪdəˌfaɪd/ /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪd/

To make solid; convert into a solid body.

"The melted butter solidified in the refrigerator. "

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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zookeeper noun

/ˈzuˌkipər/

A person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals.

"The zookeeper fed the giraffes their lunch of fresh leaves. "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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directing verb

/dəˈrɛktɪŋ/ /daɪˈrɛktɪŋ/

To manage, control, steer.

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

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contemptible adjective

/kənˈtɛmptəbəl/

Deserving contempt

"Cheating on a test is a contemptible act that deserves punishment. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "