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abrasive  Speak Example sentences
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rubbing away; tending to grind down
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causing someone to be physically disabled, especially unable to walk; causing severe damage or problems
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special group delegated to consider some matter
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a small stream, often a shallow tributary to a river; brook
adequate  Speak Example sentences
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sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
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secret code; an Arabic numeral or figure; a number
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a vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, balloon
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utterly; not viewed in relation to other things or factors
adversity  Speak Example sentences
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retain; protect from loss or harm; preserve; use carefully or sparingly, avoiding waste
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official approbation; endorsement; an act of approving
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under, or lower in place; beneath not so high; inferior to in rank; unworthy of
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state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
allegation  Speak Example sentences
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shield; defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
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make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm
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small and economical car; small cosmetics case
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suggestion without proof that someone has done something wrong
articulate  Speak Example sentences
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stick of colored wax or chalk, used for drawing
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represent;  advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
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someone who takes spoils or plunder; one who despoils or strips by force; a plunderer
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speak clearly and distinctly; utter a speech sound; be jointed; make clear or effective
below  Speak Example sentences
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under, or lower in place; beneath not so high; inferior to in rank; unworthy of
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retain; protect from loss or harm; preserve; use carefully or sparingly, avoiding waste
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write; create; make or create by putting together parts or elements
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represent;  advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
biologist  Speak Example sentences
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a scientist who studies living organisms
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work or act together toward a common end or purpose
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remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
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take off; leave; set out
braid  Speak Example sentences
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tall pot in which coffee is brewed
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vessel; large cylindrical container
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weave; interweave three or more strands
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suggestion without proof that someone has done something wrong
cipher  Speak Example sentences
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rubbing away; tending to grind down
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move suddenly and rapidly
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someone who takes spoils or plunder; one who despoils or strips by force; a plunderer
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secret code; an Arabic numeral or figure; a number
congratulation  Speak Example sentences
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represent;  advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
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worsen; make worse or more troublesome
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act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
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secret code; an Arabic numeral or figure; a number