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WordBand 6.5–7.5Toofey picks
extinction
/ɛkˈstɪŋkʃən/
noun
The complete disappearance of a type of living thing from the world.
- “Hunting and habitat loss have pushed many animals towards extinction.”Toofey
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Source: Written for Toofey (original); IPA generated with eSpeak NG (GPL-3.0 (software))