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absolution  Speak Example sentences
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act of absolving or the state of being absolved; formal remission of sin imparted by a priest
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have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
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cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
abundance  Speak Example sentences
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a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
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criminal who illegally sets fire to property
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have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing
adjacent  Speak Example sentences
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confederate; partner; collaborator
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adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
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cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
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having or showing a just or ready appreciation or perception
affliction  Speak Example sentences
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displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
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cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
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half-open; slightly turned or opened
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criminal who illegally sets fire to property
aggressor  Speak Example sentences
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criminal who illegally sets fire to property
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one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
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essential quality; reputation; honor
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fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor
ajar  Speak Example sentences
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half-open; slightly turned or opened
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made sure; exhibiting confidence or authority; indubitable
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increase by natural growth or addition; concentration
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cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
alleviate  Speak Example sentences
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distinct feature or element in a problem
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provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
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increase by natural growth or addition; concentration
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a playing field where sports events take place; a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
ally  Speak Example sentences
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art or science of flying; flight; aeronautics
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confederate; partner; collaborator
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half-open; slightly turned or opened
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quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
amnesty  Speak Example sentences
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a solid substance resembling metal in physical properties, but in its chemical relations ranking with the nonmetals
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in the middle of; among; surrounded by
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the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
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increase by natural growth or addition; concentration
ancestry  Speak Example sentences
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fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor
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family descent; series or line of ancestors; lineage
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a playing field where sports events take place; a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
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change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors