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tall

/tɔːl/ /tɔl/ /tɑl/

Meanings
noun
(possibly nonstandard) Someone or something that is tall.

Examples :

"My brother is a tall for his age. "
appearance person essential

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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appreciated verb

/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/ /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪd/

To be grateful or thankful for.

"I appreciate your efforts"

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

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horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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nonstandard noun

/ˌnɑnˈstændərd/ /ˌnɑnˈstændəd/

Something that is not standard.

"The teacher's use of nonstandard English vocabulary confused some students. "

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attractive adjective

/əˈtɹæktɪv/

Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.

"The vibrant colors of the new school uniforms were attractive to the students. "

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insightful adjective

/ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/

Possessing insight.

"Her insightful analysis of the book helped me understand the main character's motivations much better. "

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obsequious adjective

/əbˈsiːkwi.əs/

Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

"The new employee was almost obsequious, agreeing with everything the manager said in an attempt to impress her. "

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courageous adjective

/kəˈɹeɪdʒəs/

Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.

"the most courageous person I have ever met"

Illustration basketball

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. "

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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. "