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watchword

/ˈwɒt͡ʃwɜː(ɹ)d/

Meanings
noun
A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief or rule of action; a rallying cry.

Examples :

""Honesty" was the watchword for the entire school year. "
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Related Words

Illustration password

password noun

/ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɜːɹd/

A word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information; watchword.

"To log in to the school website, students need their password. "

Illustration enemies

enemies noun

/ˈɛnəmiz/

Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

"Crush the enemy!"

Illustration expressive

expressive noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/

Any word or phrase that expresses (that the speaker, writer, or signer has) a certain attitude toward or information about the referent.

"Her writing, filled with vivid imagery and emotional honesty, was a powerful expressive. "

Illustration honesty

honesty noun

/ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɑːnəsti/

The act, quality, or condition of being honest.

"academic / artistic / emotional / intellectual honesty"

Illustration friends

friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

Illustration prearranged

prearranged verb

/ˌpriːəˈreɪndʒd/ /ˌpriərəˈreɪndʒd/

To arrange in advance.

"I would like to prearrange a hire car to be waiting for me at the airport when I arrive next week."

Illustration approach

approach noun

/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

Illustration camping

camping verb

/ˈkæmpɪŋ/

To live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation.

"The family is camping in the national park this weekend. "

Illustration challenge

challenge noun

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/

A confrontation; a dare.

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "

Illustration principle

principle noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

"We need some sort of principles to reason from."

Illustration belief

belief noun

/bəˈliːf/

Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

"My belief that hard work leads to success motivates me to study diligently. "

Illustration rallying

rallying verb

/ˈræliɪŋ/ /ˈræliŋ/

To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite.

"After the surprise fire drill, the teacher was busy rallying the students back to their desks and resuming the lesson. "