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abscess  Speak Example sentences
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n. narrative or record of events; reason given for a particular action or event
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v. support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion
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n. great mass of falling snow and ice
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n. a collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body.
albeit  Speak Example sentences
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ad. even though; although; notwithstanding
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n. the inhabitants or voters in a district represented in a legislative body.
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v. to smear over, as with any oily or sticky substance.
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n. indirect reference; symbolical reference or comparison; metaphor
alkali  Speak Example sentences
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n. the inhabitants or voters in a district represented in a legislative body.
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n. soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia
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v. attach; add as supplement or appendix
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a. intended to confuse in an argument
allusion  Speak Example sentences
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a. mandatory; obligatory; required by rule
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n. additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
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n. indirect reference; symbolical reference or comparison; metaphor
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n. the denial of the existence of god.
annuity  Speak Example sentences
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v. warn; counsel someone against something to be avoided
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n. annual payment of allowance or income; periodical payment, amounting to a fixed sum in each year
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n. madhouse.
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v. authorize; commission; give credit for
append  Speak Example sentences
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n. space for ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; place to sleep or stay; appointment or job
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n. narrative or record of events; reason given for a particular action or event
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n. absolute government.
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v. attach; add as supplement or appendix
atheism  Speak Example sentences
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a. mandatory; obligatory; required by rule
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n. the branch of pneumatics that treats of the equilibrium, pressure, and mechanical properties.
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n. madhouse.
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n. the denial of the existence of god.
athwart  Speak Example sentences
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n. a volatile, inflammable, colorless liquid of a penetrating odor and burning taste.
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adv. from side to side.
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n. component or part; citizen, voter
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n. soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia
autocracy  Speak Example sentences
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v. to strike with or as with the head, or horns.
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n. act of compelling, or the state of being compelled; act of driving or urging by force or by physical or moral constraint
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n. additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
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n. absolute government.
benignity  Speak Example sentences
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a. with sideways or indirect look; Turned to side, especially of eyes
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n. kindness of feeling, disposition, or manner.
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n. act of compelling, or the state of being compelled; act of driving or urging by force or by physical or moral constraint
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adv. once more.