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scruple  Speak Example sentences
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hesitate as a result of conscience or principle
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pass near surface of; brush surface of; glide swiftly along surface of; read or examine rapidly, in order to cull the principal facts
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become slower; loosen; become less vigorous, intense, or severe
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small, crudely built cabin
scuffle  Speak Example sentences
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obscene; indecent; expressing offensive reproach
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false; counterfeit; forged; illogical
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shuffle; fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters; wrestle in a rough fashion
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something originally of little value becomes very valuable; unexpected hit; one that sleeps
scurry  Speak Example sentences
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not extreme; marked by seriousness or gravity; not affected by use of drugs; self-restraint
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go with light running steps; move about or proceed hurriedly
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untidy or slovenly; shabby; great carelessness; done poorly or too quickly
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give off sparks; shine as if emanating sparks; twinkle or glow
sentinel  Speak Example sentences
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one that keeps guard; soldier stationed as a guard
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overly simple; simplifying something so that its complexity is lost or important details are overlooked
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fairly large; important in effect or meaning
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separate religious body; faction united by common interests or beliefs
sever  Speak Example sentences
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naturalness; freedom from constraint; happening or arising without external cause; self-generated
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separation or division into factions; formal division or split within religious body
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cut off from a whole; set or keep apart; divide or separate
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fairly large; important in effect or meaning
significant  Speak Example sentences
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separate religious body; faction united by common interests or beliefs
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having supreme rank or power; self governing; excellent; independent
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fairly large; important in effect or meaning
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overly simple; simplifying something so that its complexity is lost or important details are overlooked
skinflint  Speak Example sentences
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error in use of language, especially intentional use of misspelling or incorrect grammar ; violation of the conventional rules of society
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one who is very reluctant to spend money; miser; selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
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state of being alone; seclusion; lonely or secluded place
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filthy and wretched condition or quality; dirty or neglected state
skulk  Speak Example sentences
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overspread with anything adhesive; soil in any way; pollute
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move furtively and secretly; hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner
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diligent; hardworking; persevering and constant in effort or application
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untidy or slovenly; shabby; great carelessness; done poorly or too quickly
slipshod  Speak Example sentences
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played in abrupt manner; marked by abrupt sharp sound
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untidy or slovenly; shabby; great carelessness; done poorly or too quickly
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occurring, growing, or settled at widely spaced intervals; not thick or dense
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conceal or hide; envelop completely; extinguish; deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
smother  Speak Example sentences
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separation or division into factions; formal division or split within religious body
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filthy and wretched condition or quality; dirty or neglected state
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conceal or hide; envelop completely; extinguish; deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
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diligent; hardworking; persevering and constant in effort or application