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balloon  Speak Example sentences
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a large non-rigid bag filled with gas or heated air
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something which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly, as bandage, cord, or rod
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perform; conduct oneself in a proper way
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tie, or confine with a cord, band, or chain; make fast; contract; cohere or stick together
banner  Speak Example sentences
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long narrow pillow or cushion
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flag; sign; a newspaper headline that runs across the full page
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of large size for its weight
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beat with successive blows; beat repeatedly and with violence
bare  Speak Example sentences
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an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
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in state of anticipation; in advance; by way of preparation
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lacking the usual or appropriate covering or clothing
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marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic; swift; keen or sharp in speech or manner
basement  Speak Example sentences
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the channel used to conduct gas or liquid around another pipe or a fixture
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a large non-rigid bag filled with gas or heated air
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air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
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cellar; a part of a building that is below the level of the first floor
belie  Speak Example sentences
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long narrow pillow or cushion
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a sort of theatrical representation by dancers
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contradict; give a false impression
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a vigorous blow; a conspicuous success
bias  Speak Example sentences
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blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate
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of dark color, of various shades between black and red or yellow
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marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic; swift; keen or sharp in speech or manner
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment;  influence in an unfair way
blanket  Speak Example sentences
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heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually of wool, and having a nap, used in bed clothing
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give as a gift; present
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long narrow pillow or cushion
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the way that someone behaves; manner
boil  Speak Example sentences
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a large non-rigid bag filled with gas or heated air
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a conductor of a band
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be agitated; pass from a liquid to vapor when heated; be  excited with passion; heat in the water
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breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
brace  Speak Example sentences
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something which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly, as bandage, cord, or rod
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flag; sign; a newspaper headline that runs across the full page
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something hazy and indistinct to the sight or mind; dim, confused appearance;  moral stain or blot
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marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic; swift; keen or sharp in speech or manner
breakthrough  Speak Example sentences
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a large non-rigid bag filled with gas or heated air
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perform; conduct oneself in a proper way
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act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction
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cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable