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profound  Speak Example sentences
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deep; not superficial; far-reaching
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scholar; man of learning or science; one eminent for learning
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effectively concise; appearing as if wiped or rubbed, as smooth
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late; delayed; moving slowly
rigor  Speak Example sentences
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hesitant; not fully worked out or developed; experimental; not definite or positive
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violate; put to improper, unworthy, or degrading use; abuse
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strictness or severity, as in temperament, action, or judgment; something hard to endure
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dull and unimaginative; lacking taste or flavor
sardonic  Speak Example sentences
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disdainful or ironically humorous; cynical; scornful and mocking
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moderate; tone down or restrain; bring to a desired consistency; adjust finely
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scholar; man of learning or science; one eminent for learning
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comfort or relieve in sorrow, misfortune, or distress
scapegoat  Speak Example sentences
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someone who bears the blame for others
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not harmed or damaged in any way; untouched
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inclined to keep silent; reserved; uncommunicative.
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showing a high degree of refinement
sequester  Speak Example sentences
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isolate; retire from public life; segregate; seclude
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repeated too often; over familiar through overuse; worn out by use
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one celebrated for wisdom, experience, and judgment; various plants of the genus Salvia
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scholar; man of learning or science; one eminent for learning
tardy  Speak Example sentences
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dull and unimaginative; lacking taste or flavor
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sticking together; stubbornly unyielding; holding together firmly
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late; delayed; moving slowly
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cut the top off; make shorter as if by cutting off
tenacious  Speak Example sentences
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wandering from business or duty; one who is absent without permission, especially from school
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sticking together; stubbornly unyielding; holding together firmly
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moderate; tone down or restrain; bring to a desired consistency; adjust finely
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completely clear and fine
tirade  Speak Example sentences
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wandering from business or duty; one who is absent without permission, especially from school
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long and thin; slender; having little substance
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someone who bears the blame for others
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extended scolding; long angry or violent speech
transient  Speak Example sentences
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lustful; suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
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momentary; temporary; staying for short time
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echoing; strong and deep in tone; resounding; having lasting presence or effect
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act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession, or office; surrender
truant  Speak Example sentences
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admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; clear and unambiguous
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wandering from business or duty; one who is absent without permission, especially from school
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completely clear and fine
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depravity; corrupt, depraved, or degenerate act