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testosterone

/tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹəʊn/ /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹoʊn/

Meanings
noun
Steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes of the male; it is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics in the male.

Examples :

"During puberty, testosterone causes boys to develop deeper voices and grow facial hair. "
physiology medicine body biochemistry sex biology anatomy

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reckless adjective

/ˈɹɛkləs/

Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.

"Reckless driving caused the accident. "

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behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

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development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

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motorcycle noun

/ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/

An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

"My brother loves riding his motorcycle to school every day. "

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foolishly adverb

/ˈfuːlɪʃli/

In a foolish manner.

"He dressed foolishly to entertain the children."

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produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

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primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

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aggressive adjective

/əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/

Characterized by aggression; unjustly attacking; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or arguing.

"an aggressive policy, war, person, nation"

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responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

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secondary noun

/ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/

Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird.

"The bird's secondary feathers are essential for its flight. "

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decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "

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characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "