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quiet  Speak Example sentences
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v. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
n. a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
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n. the absence of sound
n. a period of calm weather
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n. unrestricted freedom to use
n. the act of testing something
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n. the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing
n. splendid or imposing in size or appearance
rabbit  Speak Example sentences
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n. a person who rules or commands
n. measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
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n. any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
n. the fur of a rabbit
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n. unrestricted freedom to use
n. the act of testing something
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n. an inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire
a. characteristic of the modern type that most directly represents the type used in ancient Roman inscriptions
racial  Speak Example sentences
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a. of or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups
a. of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people
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a. having reference
n. something that refers; a term that refers to another term
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a. executed or initiated by running
n. the act of administering or being in charge of something
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a. in accord with regular practice or procedure
a. relating to a person who does something regularly
ready  Speak Example sentences
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a. made suitable and available for immediate use
n. poised for action
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v. be the essential element
v. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
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a. serving to bring to mind
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n. (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
v. plant by the roots
referent  Speak Example sentences
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n. information that makes more forcible or convincing
n. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
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ad. in a respectful manner
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v. make repayment for or return something
v. act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
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a. having reference
n. something that refers; a term that refers to another term
reform  Speak Example sentences
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n. a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices
n. self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice
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n. a person who rules or commands
n. measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
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a. in accord with regular practice or procedure
a. relating to a person who does something regularly
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n. an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
n. a justification for something existing or happening
regretful  Speak Example sentences
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v. have a disagreement over something
n. an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
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n. the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing
n. splendid or imposing in size or appearance
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a. feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
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a. executed or initiated by running
n. the act of administering or being in charge of something
remembrance  Speak Example sentences
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n. a person who rules or commands
n. measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
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n. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
a. exercising power or authority
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n. the ability to recall past occurrences
n. a recognition of meritorious service
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n. an inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire
a. characteristic of the modern type that most directly represents the type used in ancient Roman inscriptions
reminiscent  Speak Example sentences
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v. challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
n. uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
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a. serving to bring to mind
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v. tell or spread rumors
n. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
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n. (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble
n. the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
response  Speak Example sentences
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n. the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
n. a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
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n. (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
v. plant by the roots
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v. have a disagreement over something
n. an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
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v. fasten with a rope
v. catch with a lasso