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talus

/ˈteɪləs/

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Visual illustration for the word "patient" - A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
patientnoun
/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Visual illustration for the word "significant" - That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.
significantnoun
/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Visual illustration for the word "precipice" - A very steep cliff.
precipicenoun
/ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/

A very steep cliff.

"The hiker was warned not to approach the precipice, as the drop was extremely dangerous. "

Visual illustration for the word "sloping" - To tend steadily upward or downward.
slopingverb
/ˈsləʊpɪŋ/ /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/

To tend steadily upward or downward.

"The road slopes sharply down at that point."

Visual illustration for the word "fragments" - A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not
fragmentsnoun
/fɹæɡˈmɛnts/

A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not

"I heard a small fragment of the conversation."

Visual illustration for the word "examined" - To observe or inspect carefully or critically
examinedverb
/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Visual illustration for the word "embankment" - A long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.
embankmentnoun
/ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/ /emˈbæŋkmənt/

A long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

"The new road was built on a sturdy embankment, which prevented it from collapsing into the valley. "

Visual illustration for the word "carefully" - Sorrowfully.
carefullyadverb
/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

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

Visual illustration for the word "retaining" - To keep in possession or use.
retainingverb
/ɹɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

To keep in possession or use.

"The company is retaining its best employees by offering them better salaries. "

Visual illustration for the word "navigated" - To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.
navigatedverb
/ˈnævɪɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈnævəˌɡeɪtɪd/

To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.

"He navigated the bomber to the Ruhr."

Visual illustration for the word "sidewalk" - A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)
sidewalknoun
/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/

A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)

"My daughter walked along the sidewalk to school this morning. "

Visual illustration for the word "thicker" - Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
thickeradjective
/ˈθɪkər/

Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.

"The carpenter chose a thicker piece of wood for the table legs to make them stronger. "