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prodigal  Speak Example sentences
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inclined to keep silent; reserved; uncommunicative.
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examine closely and critically
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beginner in learning something; novice
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wasteful; reckless with money
prolific  Speak Example sentences
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principal character in a work of fiction; main character in a drama; leader of a cause; champion
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empty; showing lack of thought or intelligence; vacant
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producing offspring or fruit in great abundance; fertile
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act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession, or office; surrender
protagonist  Speak Example sentences
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principal character in a work of fiction; main character in a drama; leader of a cause; champion
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pass over or beyond; surpass
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idealistic but usually impractical social reformer
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oily; composed of oil or fat; characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness
reprieve  Speak Example sentences
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temporary relief from harm or discomfort; postponement or cancellation of punishment
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state of mental or physical inactivity or insensibility; sluggishness; dormancy
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oily; composed of oil or fat; characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness
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depravity; corrupt, depraved, or degenerate act
ruse  Speak Example sentences
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healthful; favorable to health; promoting health; wholesome
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strictness or severity, as in temperament, action, or judgment; something hard to endure
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idealistic but usually impractical social reformer
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trick; use of artifice or trickery; deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
salubrious  Speak Example sentences
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examine closely and critically
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healthful; favorable to health; promoting health; wholesome
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idealistic but usually impractical social reformer
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not intended; not knowing; unaware; ignorant
scrutinize  Speak Example sentences
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inclined to keep silent; reserved; uncommunicative.
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examine closely and critically
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go through or across, often under difficult conditions
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beginner in learning something; novice
tardy  Speak Example sentences
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examine closely and critically
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dazzling; glorious; shining with brilliant luster; very bright
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late; delayed; moving slowly
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minor battle in war; minor or preliminary conflict or dispute
tenacious  Speak Example sentences
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sticking together; stubbornly unyielding; holding together firmly
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slavish; suitable to slave or servant; relating to servitude or forced labor
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idealistic but usually impractical social reformer
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depravity; corrupt, depraved, or degenerate act
tirade  Speak Example sentences
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easily managed or controlled; governable; easily handled or worked; docile
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extended scolding; long angry or violent speech
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beginner in learning something; novice
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someone who bears the blame for others