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kleptomaniac  Speak Example sentences
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act of positioning close together; side-by-side position
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person who has compulsive desire to steal
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philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
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demanding much work or care; tedious
lampoon  Speak Example sentences
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ridicule; subject to abusive ridicule expressed in work of art
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talkative; given to continual talking; chattering
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very liberal in giving; showing great generosity
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flexible; moving and bending with ease
lexicographer  Speak Example sentences
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moment of calm; a period of calm weather; temporary quiet and rest
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author or compiler of dictionary; one employed in making of vocabulary or wordbook of language
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having or suggesting great physical power; of or relating to or consisting of muscle
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grieve; express sorrow; regret deeply
lithe  Speak Example sentences
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author or compiler of dictionary; one employed in making of vocabulary or wordbook of language
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flexible; moving and bending with ease
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king; sole and absolute ruler; sovereign, such as a king or empress
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speaking or walking affectedly or with caution; affectedly elegant and nice
loathsome  Speak Example sentences
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ridicule; subject to abusive ridicule expressed in work of art
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look on or treat a person as celebrity; visit famous places in order to revere them
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text of dramatic musical work, such as opera
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highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
loquacious  Speak Example sentences
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dwelling-house of the better class; a large or stately residence
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talkative; given to continual talking; chattering
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untrustworthy person; deceitful and unreliable scoundrel; man of humble birth; male servant
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drowsy; dull; indifferent or apathetic
maelstrom  Speak Example sentences
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demanding much work or care; tedious
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freely; unrestrictedly; in a liberal manner
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whirlpool; powerful circular current of water
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free thinker, usually used disparagingly; one without moral restraint
mansion  Speak Example sentences
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dwelling-house of the better class; a large or stately residence
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demanding much work or care; tedious
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having or suggesting great physical power; of or relating to or consisting of muscle
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having only one syllable; speaking in curt
meander  Speak Example sentences
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author or compiler of dictionary; one employed in making of vocabulary or wordbook of language
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follow a winding and turning course; move aimlessly and idly without fixed direction
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collection of various items, parts, or ingredients, especially one composed of diverse literary works
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imitative; exhibiting mimicry
meteorology  Speak Example sentences
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earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere; predicting what the weather will be
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person dissatisfied with current conditions; discontented person
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talkative; given to continual talking; chattering
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hypnotize; attract strongly, as if with magnet; bring into a state of mesmeric sleep