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offend  Speak Example sentences
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strike against; attack; assail; make angry; affront
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of or relating to training or instruction
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supervise; manage; watch over and direct; examine or inspect
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living by preying on other animals
optical  Speak Example sentences
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foot-operated lever used for actuating or controlling a mechanism
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striking one object against another sharply
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of or relating to or involving light or optics
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mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
optimal  Speak Example sentences
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prevention; measure taken beforehand; act of foresight
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most advantageous; optimum; ideal
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spot; locate or identify with precision
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something that propels or drives forward
optimism  Speak Example sentences
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tendency to expect the best possible outcome; belief that the universe is improving and good will win over evil
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restate text in one's own words, especially to clarify thought of others
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fruit flesh; any soft or soggy mass
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rapid growth; spread; increase in size by reproduction
ore  Speak Example sentences
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march in a procession; ceremonial procession; visible display
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mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
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now and then; from time to time; infrequently; irregularly
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punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine
oversee  Speak Example sentences
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benefactor; regular customer
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small smooth rounded rock
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punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine
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supervise; manage; watch over and direct; examine or inspect
paleontologist  Speak Example sentences
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outline; biographical sketch
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one who studies the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times
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most advantageous; optimum; ideal
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row slowly and gently; move through water by means of repeated short strokes of the limbs
passionate  Speak Example sentences
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help to flourish; advance in rank; publicize
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zealous; enthusiastic; filled with or motivated by zeal
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mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
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small smooth rounded rock
perishable  Speak Example sentences
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liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay
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someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
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state of being present; current existence
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likelihood; quality of being predictable
precipitation  Speak Example sentences
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unexpected acceleration or hastening; the quantity of water falling to earth
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help to flourish; advance in rank; publicize
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outstanding; superior to or notable above all others
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someone who explores an area for mineral deposits