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abound  Speak Example sentences
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happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
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displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
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make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
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be full of; be plentiful
acquaint  Speak Example sentences
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estimate value; judge worth of something
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candidate
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inform about; cause to come to know personally; make familiar
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
adapt  Speak Example sentences
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make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
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set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
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one skilled in giving cosmetic treatments; one who does hair styling, manicures, and other beauty treatments
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characteristic of being brash; trait of being rash and hasty; tasteless showiness
alternate  Speak Example sentences
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happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
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state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
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estimate value; judge worth of something
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
ambiguous  Speak Example sentences
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tie, or confine with a cord, band, or chain; make fast; contract; cohere or stick together
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unclear or doubtful in meaning
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a group of nations, parties, or persons united for common action
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something that is hazy and indistinct to the sight or mind; dim, confused appearance; moral stain or blot
anchor  Speak Example sentences
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brilliant burst of fire; destructive fire; flame
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liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained
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secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
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happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
applaud  Speak Example sentences
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a group of nations, parties, or persons united for common action
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secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
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acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
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displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
applicant  Speak Example sentences
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candidate
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secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
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over-regulated administrative system
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able to live both on land and in water
arena  Speak Example sentences
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playing field where sports events take place; large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
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inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
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something that is hazy and indistinct to the sight or mind; dim, confused appearance; moral stain or blot
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set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
arise  Speak Example sentences
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come up from a lower to a higher position; come above the horizon; spring up; come into action
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inform about; cause to come to know personally; make familiar
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official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
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resolve anything complex into its elements; separate into parts for purpose of examination of each separately