Vocabularies

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adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.

"The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room."

noun
/daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.

"The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate."

noun
/ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

"Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project."

verb
/ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.

"The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting."

verb
/əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

"Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus."

verb
/əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

"Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture."

verb
/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

"Proper planning can mitigate financial risks."

adjective
/ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

"His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts."

verb
/ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.

"Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship."

noun
/ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.

"She is the epitome of grace and kindness."

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anonymity

noun
/ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

"Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats."

noun/verb
/briːtʃ/

A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

"The company faced a breach of data security."

adjective
ɪnˈkluː.sɪv

Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required.

"An inclusive framework reflects public needs."

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democratic

adjective
ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

"Democratic governance ensures equal rights."

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framework

noun
ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

"A robust framework ensures transparency."

noun
ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

"Constitutional reforms ensure equity."

noun
ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

"The commission submitted their recommendations."

adjective
ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

"Interim governments manage transitional phases."

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government

noun
ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt

The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

"Governments ensure law and order."

noun
ɡlæns

A quick or brief look.

"He glanced at the river and felt calm."

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gloomy

adjective
ˈɡluːmi

Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.

"The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy."

noun
ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

"We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank."

noun
ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

"The resting place of the martyrs is near the river."

noun
ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

"The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies."