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Republic of India
Republic of India /rɪˈpʌblɪk ɒv ˈɪndiə/
noun
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A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
(
Bharat
, Republic of India
, India
)
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, is considered one of the world's most beautiful and iconic buildings
The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, is considered one of the world's most beautiful and iconic buildings
monsoon
monsoon /mɑːnˈsuːn/
noun
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(
)
A seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
(
monsoon
)
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
The monsoon rains brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat
The monsoon rains brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat
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Any wind that changes direction with the seasons
(
monsoon
)
any wind that changes direction with the seasons
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Rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
(
monsoon
)
rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
The monsoon season brings torrential rains, replenishing water reserves in southern Asia.
The monsoon season brings torrential rains, replenishing water reserves in southern Asia.
unsure
unsure /ənˈʃʊr/
adjective
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Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
(
unsure
, incertain
[Non-standard] , uncertain
)
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
Uncertain of his convictions
uncertain of his convictions
Unsure of himself and his future
unsure of himself and his future
Moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
An uncertain smile
an uncertain smile
Touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
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Lacking self-confidence
(
diffident
, shy
, timid
, unsure
, unconfident
)
lacking self-confidence
Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
Problems that call for bold not timid responses
problems that call for bold not timid responses
A very unsure young man
a very unsure young man
expanse
expanse /ɪkˈspæns/
noun
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()
A wide scope
(
expanse
, sweep
)
a wide scope
The sweep of the plains
the sweep of the plains
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()
The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
(
expanse
, surface area
, area
)
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
The area of a rectangle
the area of a rectangle
It was about 500 square feet in area
it was about 500 square feet in area
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A wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky
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expanse
)
a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky