REAR (v.)
[reer]
– to bring up or to raise (a child or children)
Example: All my aunt’s children are polite. It seems my aunt reared them well.
Additional Definition: The word rear can also be a noun which may pertain to the area or position that lies at the back. (e.g. He was seated at the rear of the hall during the conference.)
GUILTY (adj.)
[gil-tee]
– feeling sorry or regretful about something
Example: She felt guilty about not attending her mother’s birthday party.
Additional Definition: In Law the term guilty refers to having committed an offence (e.g. “The accused was found guilty of robbery.”). Also, to plead guilty means to admit responsibility or to confess.
DECADE (n.)
[dek-eyd]
– a period of ten years
Example: Couples celebrate golden anniversaries after five decades.
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LABOR-SAVING (adj.)
[ley-ber] [sey-ving]
– something that is designed to make manual work easier
Example: A washing machine is a common labor-saving appliance.
Additional Info: Examples of kitchen labor-saving appliances: food processor, blender, mixer, etc. In large industries, they use labor-saving machineries to make production faster.
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