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walkovers

/ˈwɔːkˌoʊvərz/ /ˈwɑːkˌoʊvərz/

Meanings
noun
An easy victory; a walkaway.

Examples :

"The team had a string of walkovers this season; their opponents often forfeited due to lack of players. "
achievement sport game outcome

Related Words

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forfeited verb

/ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/ /ˈfɔːrfətɪd/

To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance

"He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."

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gymnastics noun

/dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/

A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.

"Gymnastics was a significant part of the physical education curriculum."

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ecological adjective

/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/

Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

"The school's new gardening project is an excellent example of an ecological approach to learning. "

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competitor noun

/kəmˈpɛtɪtər/ /kəmˈpɛtətər/

A person or organization against whom one is competing.

"My brother is a strong competitor in our family's annual cooking contest. "

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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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schoolyard noun

/ˈskuːljɑːrd/ /ˈskuːljɑrd/

The grounds around a school.

"The children played tag on the schoolyard during recess. "

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importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

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unprepared noun

/ˌʌnpɹɪˈpeɚd/ /ˌʌmpɹɪˈpeəd/

A black mark given to a pupil who arrives at a lesson without the necessary items or preparation.

"Aisha received an unprepared for not having her math notebook in class. "

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tournament noun

/ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/

During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

"The knight's training involved participating in a series of tournaments, preparing him for future battles. "

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reversible adjective

/rɪˈvɜːrsəbəl/ /rɪˈvɜːsɪbəl/

Able to be reversed.

"The jacket is reversible; you can wear it with the blue side out or the red side out. "

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environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

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emphasizing verb

/ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪsɪŋ/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."