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essay

pronunciation:: e seI
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part of speech:	noun
definition:	a short piece of writing that gives the writer's ideas, feelings, and opinions on a particular subject. The assignment was to write an essay on one of the topics discussed in class. synonyms: article, composition, paper, theme similar words: critique, editorial, report
related words:	article, composition, contribution, effort, exposition, paper, push, test, try
derivation:	essayer (n.)

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