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urges

/ˈɜːrdʒɪz/

Meanings
noun
A strong desire; an itch to do something.

Examples :

"The little boy always had strong urges to play outside after finishing his homework. "
mind sensation tendency

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration necessity

necessity noun

/nɪˈsɛsəti/

The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

"I bought a new table out of necessity. My old one was ruined."

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. "

Illustration regularly

regularly adverb

/ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/

With constant frequency or pattern.

"My brother regularly takes the bus to school. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration arguments

arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

Illustration persuasion

persuasion noun

/pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsweɪʒən/

The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc.

"The student used persuasion to convince the teacher to extend the deadline for the assignment. "

Illustration finishing

finishing verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration exasperate

exasperate verb

/ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/

To tax the patience of, irk, frustrate, vex, provoke, annoy; to make angry.

"The constant noise from the construction site next door exasperated the family, making it impossible to focus on their work and study. "

Illustration importunity

importunity noun

/ɪmpɔːˈtjuːnɪti/ /ˌɪmpɔɹˈtuːnɪti/

A constant and insistent demanding.

"The child's importunity for a new toy finally wore down his parents, and they reluctantly agreed to buy it. "

Illustration practicing

practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

The act of one who practices.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

Illustration exercise

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."