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Topic: Feelings

covertness

IPA: /kəˈvɜːrt.nəs/

KK: /ˈkɒvərtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being secret or hidden, often used to describe actions or behaviors that are not openly acknowledged.

Example: The spy operated with great covertness to avoid detection.

covet

IPA: /ˈkʌvɪt/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪt/

verb

Definition: To strongly desire something that belongs to someone else.

Example: She always coveted her neighbor's beautiful garden.

coveted

IPA: /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is highly desired or wanted by many people.

Example: Winning the award was a coveted achievement for the young artist.

verb

Definition: To strongly desire something that someone else has.

Example: Many people coveted the award for best actor at the film festival.

coveter

IPA: /ˈkʌvɪtər/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who has a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

Example: He was a coveter of his neighbor's new car, wishing it were his own.

covetingly

IPA: /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪŋ.li/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

Example: She looked at her friend's new car covetingly, wishing it were hers.

covetous

IPA: /ˈkʌvɪtəs/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtəs/

adjective

Definition: Having an intense desire to possess something, especially something that belongs to someone else.

Example: His covetous nature made him unhappy, as he always wanted what others had.

covetously

IPA: /ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.li/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

Example: He looked at the new car covetously, wishing it were his.

covetousness

IPA: /ˈkʌvɪtəsnəs/

KK: /ˈkʌvɪtəsnəs/

noun

Definition: An excessive desire to possess something, particularly wealth or the belongings of others.

Example: His covetousness led him to make unethical decisions in pursuit of money.

coward

IPA: /ˈkaʊərd/

KK: /ˈkaʊərd/

noun

Definition: A person who is easily frightened and avoids taking risks or facing danger.

Example: He was called a coward for not standing up to the bully.

cowardice

IPA: /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

KK: /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being afraid to face danger or difficulty; a lack of bravery.

Example: His cowardice prevented him from standing up for what was right.

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