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wrenched

/ɹɛnt͡ʃt/

Meanings
verb
To violently move in a turn or writhe.

Examples :

"The toddler wrenched free from his mother's grasp and ran towards the playground. "
body action

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colleague noun

/ˈkɒliːɡ/ /ˈkɑliɡ/

A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

"My colleague from the accounting department helped me understand the new software. "

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violently adverb

/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/

In a violent manner.

"The wind blew the door shut violently, making everyone jump. "

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defenseless adjective

/dɪˈfɛnsləs/

Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.

"The lost child, completely defenseless, wandered the park, crying softly. "

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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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spreading verb

/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

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threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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mechanic noun

/məˈkænɪk/

A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

"The mechanic fixed the broken bicycle chain. "

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reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

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adrenaline noun

/əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/

Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

"My heart pounded with adrenaline as I prepared for the big presentation at work. "

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education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "