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abnormal  Speak Example sentences
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unusual; not typical; not normal
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expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
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boil or seethe; cook; be in a state of preparation; be mixing, forming, or gathering
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serious mistake typically caused by ignorance or confusion
abrasion  Speak Example sentences
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act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls
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act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
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in state of anticipation; in advance; by way of preparation
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scratch; friction
accord  Speak Example sentences
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settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
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act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls
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state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty
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broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another
adjoin  Speak Example sentences
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be next to; be contiguous to; border on
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state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty
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tunnel; hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter; dig; move through by or as by digging
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boil or seethe; cook; be in a state of preparation; be mixing, forming, or gathering
aesthetic  Speak Example sentences
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nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art
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inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
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elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste
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official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
aquatic  Speak Example sentences
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make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
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assert; confirm
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consisting of, relating to, or being in water
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packet; a package of things tied together; a large sum of money
ascribe  Speak Example sentences
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book of literary selections by various authors
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inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
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assert; confirm
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state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty
augment  Speak Example sentences
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the center around which something rotates; pivot
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make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
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book of literary selections by various authors
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expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
authorize  Speak Example sentences
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inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
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empower; give permission for; sanction
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stall where books are sold, as on a street; table with enclosed sides, for displaying books for sale
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estimate value; judge worth of something
automation  Speak Example sentences
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consisting of, relating to, or being in water
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stall where books are sold, as on a street; table with enclosed sides, for displaying books for sale
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act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls
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considerable; perceptible