distinguished
Pronunciation: [dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt]
Word
Context: "personal qualities"
(adjective) when someone is very special or important because of their skills or achievements. It means they have done great things in their life, like a famous teacher or a respected leader.
Example
The scientist received a medal for her distinguished contributions to medicine.
Example
He was not a distinguished figure; he was quite ordinary and did not stand out.
Example
What makes a person distinguished in their field?
Context: "identify"
(verb) to recognize or tell apart something from others. It means you can see differences clearly, like knowing the difference between two types of apples.
Example
She can distinguish between various bird songs very easily.
Example
He could not distinguish the two paintings; they looked exactly the same to him.
Example
Can you distinguish one flavor from another in this dish?
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