Peace (Noun) Syllable division: peace How to pronounce: UK: /piːs/ US: /piːs/
#1 Meaning: When people live and work together happily, being free from war and bloodshed. Example: > They had to attend a peace conference over the weekend. > When the war is over, everyone hopes for a lasting peace between all countries. > It is her work to maintain peace within her relationship and family.
#2 Meaning: The absence of anxiety, issues, noise, or unpleasant behaviours interrupting or annoying you. Example: > I am looking forward to some peace and quiet this coming weekend. > She's at peace when she gets to lie on the beach without being bothered. > He will not leave you in peace until he is happy with your answer.
Vivid (Adjective) Syllable division: viv·id How to pronounce: UK": /ˈvɪv.ɪd/ US: /ˈvɪv.ɪd/
#1 Meaning: When extremely clear, powerful and detailed images are created in your mind by vivid explanations, memories, etc. Example: > She gave a very vivid description of her visit to London. > He has vivid memories of his car accident.
#2 Meaning: When something is bright in colour. Example: > He was wearing his vivid green pants to the party. > She bought herself a vivid pink swimsuit.
#3 Meaning: When someone/something is full of life. Example: > I just like spending time with her because she has a vivid personality.
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Grateful (Adjective) Syllable division: grate·ful How to pronounce: UK: /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/ US: /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/
Meaning: When you show or express thankfulness towards another person for what they have done for you. Example: > I am grateful for all your help with the arrangements. > If you could pay the bill this time, I would be very grateful. > He was grateful for all the messages and presents that he received on his birthday. > I am grateful for my job.
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Impatient (Adjective) Syllable division: im·pa·tient How to pronounce: UK: /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ US: /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
#1 Meaning: When you get annoyed by someone else because they made a mistake. Example: > Even though she is a good coach, she easily gets impatient when her players makes the same mistakes. > I do not think that you should become a teacher, you are far too impatient.
#2 Meaning: When you want something to happen immediately and do not want to wait. You can either be excited about it or get annoyed by it. Example: > She order her coffee 20 minutes ago and started to become impatient with the waiter. > He is extremely impatient for the new challenge in his life.
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Mature (verb) Syllable division: ma·ture How to pronounce: UK: /məˈtʃʊər/ US: /məˈtʊr/
#1 Meaning: People who are mature would act in a way that shows that they are well developed both mentally and emotionally. Example: > It was clear that he was very mature for his age when he was only 10 years old. > She finally matured after attending university for four years.
#2 Meaning: When someone makes a mature decision, it means that they make the decision after thinking about the situation carefully. Example: > She made a mature decision when she decided how she would not like to be treated by others. > He had to make a mature decision about his finances before it was too late.
#3 Meaning: When someone is mature it can mean that they are fully grown physically. Example: > It was clear to her father that she is a mature adult at the age of 21. > They enjoyed going for picnics at the mature oak tree in the park.
#4 Meaning: When a flavour is developed completely. Example: > She enjoyed drinking matured wine while eating steak. > When they went cheese tasting, he learned that he does not like the taste of matured cheese.
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