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Rising

RY-zihng

/ˈraɪzɪŋ/

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Syllable breakdown

rising

Dictionary meaning

Newly come into prominence.

Examples

  • A rising young politician.
  • The rising generation.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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