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tirade

/ˈtaɪɹeɪd/

Meanings
noun
A long, angry or violent speech; a diatribe.

Examples :

"After losing the game, the coach delivered a tirade about poor sportsmanship. "
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detailing noun

/diːteɪlɪŋ/ /dəteɪlɪŋ/

Something small enough to escape casual notice.

"Note this fine detail in the lower left corner."

Illustration policies

policies noun

/ˈpɑləsiz/ /ˈpɑlɪsiz/

A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body.

"The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers."

Illustration included

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration received

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration delivered

delivered verb

/dɪˈlɪv.əd/ /dɪˈlɪv.ɚd/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

Illustration violent

violent noun

/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/

An assailant.

"The violent assaulted the student in the school hallway. "

Illustration concerning

concerning verb

/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming school field trip concerns all the students in Grade 5. "

Illustration ancestor

ancestor noun

/ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/

One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.

"My great-grandmother was a talented musician, and I consider her an ancestor. "

Illustration complaining

complaining verb

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

Illustration diatribe

diatribe noun

/ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/

An abusive, bitter, attack or criticism: denunciation.

"After losing the game, the coach launched into a lengthy diatribe against the referee's bad calls. "

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sportsmanship noun

/ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp/ /ˈspɔːrtsmənʃɪp/

The behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad.

"Even though her team lost, Maria showed great sportsmanship by congratulating the winning team and shaking their hands. "

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accomplishments noun

/ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənts/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənts/

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

"the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc"