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vacations

/veɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /vəˈkeɪʃənz/

Meanings
noun
Freedom from some business or activity.

Examples :

"Many families plan their summer vacations months in advance. "
holiday time entertainment

Related Words

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descriptive noun

/dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

(grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)

"The descriptive words in the student's essay painted a vivid picture of the historical event. "

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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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opponents noun

/əˈpoʊnənts/ /əˈpoʊnɛnts/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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occupation noun

/ɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/

An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

"My grandmother's occupation is a retired school teacher. "

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suspended verb

/səˈspɛndɪd/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

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opportunity noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

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conservative noun

/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/

A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

"The conservative on the school board wants to keep the current rules and regulations without changes. "

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convictions noun

/kənˈvɪkʃənz/

A firmly held belief.

"Her strong moral convictions prevent her from ever lying. "

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vacationing verb

/veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/ /vəˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/

To spend or take a vacation.

"This year, we’re vacationing in Mexico."