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balanced  Speak Example sentences
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something hazy and indistinct to the sight or mind; dim, confused appearance;  moral stain or blot
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mark with deformity; injure or impair, as anything excellent; make defective, either the body or mind
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hold or carry in equilibrium
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praying for divine protection; a formal act of giving approval
bandanna  Speak Example sentences
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large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
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widen; grow broad or broader
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injure, as by a blow or collision; contuse; fight with the fists
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a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
beard  Speak Example sentences
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exhibiting self-importance
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hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals
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creek; a small stream
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goodness, kindness; virtue; liberality in giving
bequest  Speak Example sentences
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inheritance; legacy; the act of giving, leaving by will, or passing on to another
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goodness, kindness; virtue; liberality in giving
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the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros
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sharp and bitter manner
biologist  Speak Example sentences
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creek; a small stream
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a brief statement of facts; any public notice or announcement; a periodical publication
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a scientist who studies living organisms
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not easily borne; wearing; causing uneasiness or fatigue
bizarre  Speak Example sentences
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place abounding in trees or shrubs; the wild forest
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sharp and bitter manner
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fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
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generous in providing aid to others; charitable
blend  Speak Example sentences
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the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros
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estimate; a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
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a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
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combination; mixture; forming a uniform mixture
blessing  Speak Example sentences
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quantity of bread baked at one time; a collection of things or persons to be handled together
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the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros
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praying for divine protection; a formal act of giving approval
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a scientist who studies living organisms
blunt  Speak Example sentences
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hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals
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praying for divine protection; a formal act of giving approval
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a brilliant burst of fire; destructive fire; flame
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having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
bow  Speak Example sentences
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the inclination of head, or bending of the body for respect or submission; bending or rounded part of a ship forward
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over and above; separate or distinct from; in addition to; other than
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easily broken; having little elasticity
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mark with deformity; injure or impair, as anything excellent; make defective, either the body or mind