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Expressing mild disapproval, censure, or correction.
“She gave him a reproving look when he interrupted the speaker.”
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
“The country officially became a democratic republic after the revolution.”
A landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe in the southern Pannonian Plain and the central Balkans.
“The Republic of Serbia is known for its vibrant capital, Belgrade, located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers.”
A transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia in the South Caucasus region, bordering the Caspian Sea.
“A República do Azerbaijão é conhecida por suas vastas reservas de petróleo e gás natural.”
To cause intense disgust, aversion, or strong opposition; to be repulsive or abhorrent to someone.
“A violência sem sentido daquele crime parecia repugnar a toda a comunidade.”
To push back, repel, or reject something or someone with force or intensity.
“O exército conseguiu repulsar a invasão inimiga na fronteira.”
An act of asking for something politely or formally.
“The manager granted his request for an extra day off.”
The act of asking for the final check or invoice at a restaurant using the appropriate French terminology.
“When you are finished with your meal in Paris, requesting the bill in French is done by saying 'L'addition, s'il vous plaît.'”
A thing that is needed or wanted; a necessary condition.
“A degree is a basic requirement for this job.”
Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations; essential.
“She lacked the requisite experience to be considered for the senior management position.”
To save someone or something from a dangerous, harmful, or difficult situation.
“The brave firefighters managed to rescue three people from the burning building.”
A domestic animal that has been adopted from a shelter, rescue organization, or taken in from the streets after being abandoned, abused, or neglected.
“They adopted their rescue pet from the local humane society last winter.”
An institution or facility dedicated to conducting specialized scientific, academic, or commercial research and development.
“The university established a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies.”
The analytical process of identifying and evaluating the fundamental differences between two or more distinct methodological frameworks used to investigate a specific research question.
“The paper provides a detailed research design contrast between longitudinal case studies and cross-sectional surveys to highlight their respective biases.”
To feel bitterness, anger, or indignation at a person, action, or circumstance perceived as unfair or offensive.
“She began to resent her colleague after he repeatedly took credit for her ideas.”