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quality of being sagacious; quickness or acuteness of sense perceptions; keenness of discernment; shrewdness
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according to the letter or verbal expression; exactly as stated
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give a sign of goodwill; compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow; honor
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act of causing anger, displeasure, or affront; transgression of the law; attacking or assaulting
ludicrous  Speak Example sentences
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laughable; completely devoid of wisdom or good sense
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recollect and tell of past experiences or events; talk or write about memories of the past, delightful ones
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sheep; flesh of a sheep;  loose woman; prostitute
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disease, disorder, or ailment; unwholesome condition
malediction  Speak Example sentences
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curse; evil-speaking; the utterance of curse or execration
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call together; cause to come together; gather; summon up
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express disapproval or disappointment; bring shame upon; disgrace
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something paid or given; payment to a person in consideration of past services
offense  Speak Example sentences
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be balanced or held in suspension; hover; carry or hold in equilibrium; balance
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spoil or damage; impair the soundness, perfection, or integrity of
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act of causing anger, displeasure, or affront; transgression of the law; attacking or assaulting
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according to the letter or verbal expression; exactly as stated
overtake  Speak Example sentences
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come up with in a course, pursuit, progress, or motion; catch up with; come upon from behind; capture; overcome
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tending to improve; beneficial; favorable to health
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recollect and tell of past experiences or events; talk or write about memories of the past, delightful ones
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act of omitting; neglect, or failure to do something required by propriety or duty
overthrow  Speak Example sentences
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disease, disorder, or ailment; unwholesome condition
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song to quiet babes or lull them to sleep
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throw over; overturn; upset; turn upside down; cause to fall or to fail
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appeal or request earnestly; enter a plea; offer as an excuse
overwhelming  Speak Example sentences
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overpowering in effect or strength; very great or intense; extreme
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inquiry; doubt in mind; mental reservation
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mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated degree
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curse; evil-speaking; the utterance of curse or execration
pastor  Speak Example sentences
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song to quiet babes or lull them to sleep
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injurious; tending to cause death; disposed to do evil
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express disapproval or disappointment; bring shame upon; disgrace
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shepherd; one who has the care of flocks and herds; a religious leader in certain Protestant Churches
persecute  Speak Example sentences
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pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; beset with cruelty or malignity; harass; annoy
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one opposed to force; antimilitarist
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according to the letter or verbal expression; exactly as stated
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sheep; flesh of a sheep;  loose woman; prostitute
pulverize  Speak Example sentences
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pound, crush, or grind to powder or dust
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expression of blame or censure; censure for a fault; a reproach
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overpowering in effect or strength; very great or intense; extreme
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write or draw carelessly and in a hurry; doodle; meaningless marks and lines