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trashing

/ˈtræʃɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To discard.

Examples :

"She's trashing the old newspapers to make room for the new magazines. "
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Related Words

Illustration defective

defective noun

/dɪˈfɛktɪv/

A person or thing considered to be defective.

"The company recalled the toy car because it contained a known defective that could pose a safety hazard to children. "

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magazines noun

/mæɡəˈziːnz/

A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold.

"My doctor's office had a stack of magazines about health and gardening for people to read while they waited. "

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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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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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worthless adjective

/ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/

Having no worth or use; without value; inconsequential.

"The old, tattered textbook was worthless to the student preparing for the exam. "

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attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

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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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receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

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."

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newspapers noun

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpəz/ /ˈnusˌpeɪpɚz/

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

"My grandfather reads newspapers every morning to stay informed about current events. "

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disrespect noun

/dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/

A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

"His constant interruptions during the meeting showed a disrespect for the speaker. "

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abandoned verb

/əˈbæn.dn̩d/

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

"After arguing with her parents, Sarah abandoned her plans for the weekend. "

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humiliate verb

/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/

To injure the dignity and self-respect of.

"The teacher's public criticism of the student's essay humiliated him in front of the entire class. "