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ragged  Speak Example sentences
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wander aimlessly; move about aimlessly; walk about casually or for pleasure
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set right; correct by calculation or adjustment
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torn; worn; having an irregular surface or edge; uneven or jagged in outline
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give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain
rail  Speak Example sentences
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scold; express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language
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review; look back upon; remember
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bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
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act of making a sudden noisy break
rampant  Speak Example sentences
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bring heavy destruction on; devastate
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cause to feel remorse or regret; feel regret or self-reproach for
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unrestrained and violent; occurring without restraint
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likeness; similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
recite  Speak Example sentences
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unrestrained and violent; occurring without restraint
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famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities
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relating to skill of using language effectively and persuasively; insincere in language
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repeat, as something already prepared, written down, committed to memory; rehearse, as a lesson to an instructor
recline  Speak Example sentences
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restore to proper condition; help to re-adapt, as to former state of health or good repute
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cause or permit to lean, incline, rest; place in a recumbent position
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act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession, or office; surrender
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improving by renewing and restoring; state of being restored to its former good condition; renewal
reconcile  Speak Example sentences
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list of works of music or drama; class of compositions in a genre; range or number of skills
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correct inconsistencies; become friendly after a quarrel; become compatible or consistent
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bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
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repeat, as something already prepared, written down, committed to memory; rehearse, as a lesson to an instructor
refine  Speak Example sentences
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become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid
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unrestrained and violent; occurring without restraint
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repayment of fund; an amount repaid
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purify; make more precise; improve
refund  Speak Example sentences
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repayment of fund; an amount repaid
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a flat float made of logs or planks; a large number or amount or extent
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unrestrained and violent; occurring without restraint
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pay back for some expense incurred
reign  Speak Example sentences
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sovereignty; rule; dominance or widespread influence
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art or study of using language effectively and persuasively; insincere language
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reply, especially to answer in a quick, caustic, or witty manner
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force or drive back; disgust; offer resistance to; fight against
remedy  Speak Example sentences
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act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession, or office; surrender
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a medicine or therapy; ; cure; fix; repair; provide relief for
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materials; abilities; available source
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pertinent; having connection with matter at hand