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detergent  Speak Example sentences
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cleansing agent; a substance that acts similarly to soap
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intensely cold; lacking warmth; stiff and formal in manner
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knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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argue about prices; bargain something, as over the price of something
discretion  Speak Example sentences
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cleansing agent; a substance that acts similarly to soap
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hang about; wait nearby; remain floating
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frightfully; terribly; inspiring horror
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knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; the trait of judging wisely and objectively
dossier  Speak Example sentences
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the file of documents on a subject; a bundle of writings or documents relating to one matter or subject
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cleansing agent; a substance that acts similarly to soap
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grossly wicked; abominable; hateful; infamous
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person convicted of crime; evil person
eulogy  Speak Example sentences
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accuse of a crime or other wrongful act; suggest that someone is guilty
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expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death
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bring upon oneself; become liable to; acquire or come into
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put into effect; supply with tools
fervor  Speak Example sentences
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the intensity of feeling; the warmth of feeling; intense, heated emotion
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nice or keen appreciation or enjoyment; enthusiasm
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use economically; conserve; save
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knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; the trait of judging wisely and objectively
forensic  Speak Example sentences
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avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger; deliberately vague or ambiguous
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relating to the use of technology in investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in court by law
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grossly wicked; abominable; hateful; infamous
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thin, smooth, shiny coating; glassy film, as one over the eyes
frantic  Speak Example sentences
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type or class; a kind of literary or artistic work
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put at a disadvantage; prevent the progress or free movement of
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highly excited with strong emotion; disordered or nervous activity
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formal essay;  paper written by a candidate for the doctoral degree at university
grovel  Speak Example sentences
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obtain for services of; arrange for the use of; pledge or promise, especially to marry
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the file of documents on a subject; a bundle of writings or documents relating to one matter or subject
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highly excited with strong emotion; disordered or nervous activity
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crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate
haggle  Speak Example sentences
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argue about prices; bargain something, as over the price of something
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intensely cold; lacking warmth; stiff and formal in manner
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accuse of a crime or other wrongful act; suggest that someone is guilty
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lack of sound judgment; lack of discretion
hamper  Speak Example sentences
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put at a disadvantage; prevent the progress or free movement of
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use economically; conserve; save
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intensely cold; lacking warmth; stiff and formal in manner
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a group of attendants or associates; one's environment