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digression  Speak Example sentences
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unthinking; prompted by instinct; spontaneous
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state of being lower than or not as good as
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wandering from the main path of a journey; diversion
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vaporize; disappear; change into a vapor
distinctive  Speak Example sentences
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wandering from the main path of a journey; diversion
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reluctant, irresolute; tending to wait, or proceed with caution or reservation
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substitute; trade in; give in return for something received
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special; unique; marking or expressing distinction or difference
distort  Speak Example sentences
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emitting only a small amount of light; lacking in brightness
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separate; consisting of unconnected distinct parts
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unalterable; irreversible; impossible to retract or revoke
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twist out of proper or natural relation of parts; misshape; misrepresent
elaborate  Speak Example sentences
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space between two objects; length of a line, especially the shortest line joining two points or things that are separate
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work out with care and detail; develop thoroughly
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twist out of proper or natural relation of parts; misshape; misrepresent
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a substance used to color materials
folklore  Speak Example sentences
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small toy with a human figure, normally for little children
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reluctant, irresolute; tending to wait, or proceed with caution or reservation
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traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally
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a substance used to color materials
grateful  Speak Example sentences
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unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
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with elaboration; with perplexity
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thankful; appreciative of benefits received
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large and impressive in size, scope, or extent
gymnastics  Speak Example sentences
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understandable; clear to the mind
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a substance used to color materials
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tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills
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a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
hesitant  Speak Example sentences
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reluctant, irresolute; tending to wait, or proceed with caution or reservation
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unfriendly; showing the disposition of an enemy
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work out with care and detail; develop thoroughly
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swell out or expand from or as if from internal pressure
hummingbird  Speak Example sentences
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substitute; trade in; give in return for something received
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special; unique; marking or expressing distinction or difference
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tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills
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traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally
hurl  Speak Example sentences
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unhappy at being away and longing for familiar things or persons
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sentimental; passionate; excitable; easily moved
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special; unique; marking or expressing distinction or difference
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throw with great force; cast; toss